
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 20: CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu won the final round for Solar Mech works on Solar Thermal Technology as a standalone system that works on CHP (Concentrated Heat & Power), an innovation model mentored by the scientists of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu under CSIR Jigyasa Epic Hackathon-2024.
Giving the detail of the contest, a spokesperson of the Institute said that a total of 960 submissions were received by CSIR from all the CSIR institutions throughout the country, and later on, 64 ideas/models were shortlisted which were mentored by CSIR institutions. The Award was presented in an event under CSIR-Jigyasa Hackathon- 2024, held today at CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi.
Pertinently, CSIR-IIIM developed technology called as Solar Mech works on Solar Thermal Technology as a standalone system works on CHP (Concentrated Heat & Power) and proves to be an efficient Solar Energy Technology which works on principle of cyclic air expansion and contraction by Temperature difference converting Heat Energy into Mechanical Energy.
It features a low resistance generator that uses electromagnetic induction for Direct Mechanical to electrical energy conversion. The USP of demonstrated Technology is its functionality as Reversible Heat Pump.
The student Japteg Singh was mentored by Dr Nasir ul Rasheed, Senior Scientist and coordinated by Dr Asha Chaubey Nodal Scientist Jigyasa and Head, Fermentation and Microbiology Division.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr Zabeer Ahmed (Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu), said it is a proud moment for the entire family of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu. Dr Ahmed mentioned that under CSIR Jigyasa programme, various events are being organized at CSIR-IIIM Jammu to attract the young minds towards research and provides the incubation support to the bright and innovative ideas.