Photovoltaics
Biomass Briquetting
Journals
1.
A Study on Multi-stage Hybrid Gasifier-Engine System, S. C. Bhattacharya, San Shwe Hla, Hoang-Luong Pham, Biomass and Bio-energy,  Vol.21, Dec, vol 6, 2001. Abstract with permission from Elsevier
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 A study on wood gasification for low-tar gas production, S.C. Bhattacharya, A.H. Md. Mizanur Rahman Siddique, Hoang-Luong Pham, Energy, Vol. 24, pp 285-296, 1999. Abstract with permission from Elsevier
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A Biomass-fired Gasifier Stove (IGS-2) for Institutional Cooking, Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya and M. Augustus Leon, GLOW, (a monthly journal published by the Asia Regional Cookstove Program/ARECOP), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Dec. 2001. Full text
4. A Study on Improved Biomass Briquetting - S.C. Bhattacharya, M. Augustus Leon and Md. Mizanur Rahman. Energy for Sustainable Development (ESD) journal, Publication of The International Energy Initiative (IEI), Bangalore, India. June 2002. Full text
5. Effects of selected parameters on performance and emission of biomass-red cookstoves, S.C. Bhattacharya, D.O.Albina and Aung Myint Khaing, Biomass and Bio Energy, 23 (2002). Abstract with permission from Elsevier

 
6. Renewable energy for Asia: Research and dissemination for selected technologies, S. C. Bhattacharya and S. Kumar, Renewable energy world, 28 (2002), pp. 2367. Full text with the permission from James and James

 
Seminars/workshops
1. Scope of Biomass Briquetting in Bangladesh, M.N.A. Moral, M.M. Islam, A.N.M.M. Rahman and M.A. Gani, Proceedings NSURAESD'98, pp 51-65, BIT Khulna, Bangladesh, 1998.
 
2. Techno-economic Feasibility of Biomass Briquetting in Bangladesh, A.R. Choudhuri, , M.N.A. Moral and K.A. Kazim, Proceedings NSURAESD'98, pp 66-71, BIT Khulna, Bangladesh, 1998.
 
3. A Study on Improved Institutional Biomass Stoves, S.C. Bhattacharya, A.H. Md. M. R. Siddique, M. Augustus Leon, H-L. Pham and C.P. Mahandari - ISES 99 Solar World Congress, Israel, 4-9 July 1999. Full text
 
4. Two-stage Gasification of Wood with Pre-heated Air Supply, S.C. Bhattacharya and Animesh Dutta - ISES 99 Solar World Congress, Israel,  4-9 July 1999. Full text
 
5. Briquetting of Biomass in Bangladesh, Md. Nawsher Ali Moral, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh.
 
6. A Study on Improved Biomass Briquetting - S.C. Bhattacharya, M. Augustus Leon and Md. Mizanur Rahman, AIT at the International Conference on Biomass-based Fuels and Cooking Systems (BFCS 2000), Pune, India, 20-24 Nov. 2000. Full text
 
7. An Improved Gasifier Stove for Institutional Cooking, S.C. Bhattacharya, San Shwe Hla, M. Augustus Leon and Kapila Weeratunga, International. Conference on Biomass-based Fuels and Cooking Systems, Pune, India, 20-24 Nov. 2000. Full text

 
8. State of the art of Biomass Briquetting in Bangladesh, paper presented by BIT in the International Seminar held at the Islamic Institute of Technology, Dhaka, 23 Nov. 2000.

 
9. Research and Development Practices of Biomass Briquetting in Nepal, paper presented by RONAST in the seminar Alternate Household Fuel in Nepal organised by King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation, Nepal and the Institute for Himalayan Conservation, Japan, 20 October 2000.

 
10. Experiences from a Regional Research and Dissemination Project on Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia  - S. C. Bhattacharya, S. Kumar and M. Augustus Leon – paper presented by AIT at the Second Seminar and Workshop on ‘Sustainable Development of Land, Water and Energy Resources’, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 12-16 March 2001. Full text

 
11. A biomass-fired Gasifier Stove (IGS-2) for Institutional Cooking – Prof. S. C. Bhattacharya and M. Augustus Leon, paper submitted by AIT for publication in GLOW, A monthly journal published by the Asia Regional Cookstove Program (ARECOP), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Full text

 
12. Biomass for Briquetting, paper presented by BIT at the Training Workshop on Reverse Engineering, BIT, Khulna, 6-10 April 2001

 
13. A study on improved biomass briquetting, S. C. Bhattachrya, M. Augustus leon and Md. Mizanur Rahman, Energy for sustainable development, Vol. VI, No. 2, June 2002. Full text

 
14. Biomass briquetting-Bangladesh perspective, Md. Nawsher Ali Moral, Proc. National Seminar on the role of Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources for National Development (SRRAESND-2003), Khulna, Bangladesh, 19-20 December 2003

 
15. Biomass briquetting technology and environment pollution, M.M. Rahman, K. Khan, M. N. Ali Moral and A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman, Proc. National Seminar on the role of Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources for National Development (SRRAESND-2003), Khulna, Bangladesh, 19-20 December 2003

 
16. An overview of energy profile for Bangladesh: Past, present and future uses, K. Khan, M. M. Islam, M. L. Rahman and M. N. Ali, Proc. National Seminar on the role of Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources for National Development (SRRAESND-2003), Khulna, Bangladesh, 19-20 December 2003

 
17. An investigation on the raw materials and products of the briquetting machine, M. M. Islam, K. Khan, M. N. ali and M. S. islam, Proc. National Seminar on the role of Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources for National Development (SRRAESND-2003), Khulna, Bangladesh, 19-20 December 2003

 
18. Biomass briquetting technology in Vietnam, Institute of Energy Vietnam, International seminar on appropriate technology for fuel production from biomass, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 1-3 October 2003

 
19. RETs for sustainable development, RONAST Nepal, proceeding of International Conference on Renwable Energy Technology for Rural Development (RETRUD-03), Katmandu, Nepal, 12-14 October 2003

 
20. Design and performance of a national draft gasifier stove for institutional and industrial appliances, S. C. Bhattacharya, M. Augustus Leon and Aung Mit Khaing, International seminar on appropriate technology for fuel production from biomass, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 1-3 October 2003

 
21. Design, construction and testing of suitable screw for briquetting machine, Md. Nawsher Ali, Md. Mainul Islam, Kamrujjaman Khan and Miah Md. Ashraful Alam, Proceeding of the 3rd international conference of mechanical engineers Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 20-22 March 2003

 
22. Raw materials and products of briquetting machine: An evaluation of their properties, Md. Nawsher Ali, Kamrujjaman Khan, Md. Mainul Islam and Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Proceeding of the 3rd international conference of mechanical engineers and 8th annual paper meet on e-manufacturing, The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 20-22 March 2003

 
23. Improved biomass briquetting technology for reducing environmental pollution, Md. Nawsher Ali Moral, A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman, Md. Golam Kader and Md. Mizanur Rahman, Proceeding of the 2nd regional conference on energy technology towards a clean environment, Phuket, Thailand, 12-14 February 2003

 
Renewable Energy-based Drying
Journals
1. A comprehensive procedure for performance evaluation of solar food dryers, M. Augustus leon, S. Kumar and S. C. Bhattacharya, Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, vol. 6, pp 367-393, 2002 Abstract with permission from Elsevier
   
2. Renewable Energy for Asia: Research and Dissemination of Selected Technologies, S.C. Bhattacharya and S. Kumar, Renewable Energy  World, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp-90-95, 2003. Full text with the permission from James and James
Seminars/workshops
1. Field Performance of a Solar Tunnel Dryer, N.P. Gnanaranjan, W. Rakwichian, J. O'Donoghue, and S. Kumar, ISES Solar World Congress 1997, Taejon, Korea, August, 1997.
 
2. CFD Analysis of the UPLB Flat-Bed Dryer, A.R. Elepano, S.B. Jerez, and K.T. Satairapan, 2nd Philippine International Conference and  Exhibition on Agricultural Engineering and 48th PSAE National Convention, University of the Philippines Los Banos, College Laguna, 21-24 April 1998.
 
3. Performance Evaluation of a Solar Tunnel Dryer for Chilli Drying, Gauhar A. Mastekbayeva, M. Augustus Leon and S. Kumar, ASEAN Seminar & Workshop on Drying Technology, Phitsanulok, Thailand, 3-5 June 1998. Full text
 
4. Experimental Studies on a Hybrid Dryer, Gauhar A. Mastekbayeva, Chandika P. Bhatta, M. Augustus Leon and S. Kumar, ISES 99 Solar  World Congress, Israel, 4-9 July 1999. Full text
 
5. Development of a Hybrid Solar-Biomass System for Ceramic Drying Applications, Elepano, A.R., Jerez S.B., and Satairapan K.T, 49th Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers National Convention, General Santos City, 26-30 April 1999.
 
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A solar-biomass dryer for pineapple, Elepaño, A.R and K.T.Satairapan. 2001. Proceedings of the 14th Southern Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC) Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights. Batangas State University, Rizal Avenue, Batangas City. Full text

 
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A Solar-Biomass Dryer for Pineapple, paper presented by UPLB at the 51st Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Annual National Convention, 22-26 April 2001 Full text

 
8.

Renewable energy technologies in Asia: A review of current status and related issues, S. C. Bhattacharya and S. Kumar, International seminar on decentralized energy: Options and management, Calcutta, 22-24 February 2002

 
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Private and public initiatives in the development of solar drying systems in Nepal, Joshi C. B, Gewali M. B. and Bhandari R. C, Proceedings of International Conference on role of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Development (RETRUD-03), Katmandu, 12-14 October 2003

 
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Optimization of Tilapia drying at two moisture contents, UPLB Philippines, 53rd Philippines society of agricultural engineers annual national convention held at Lanang, Davao City, Philippines, 21-25 April 2003

 
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Renewable energy based drying systems in the Philippines, Elepano, A.R. and Gratuito M.K.B, Agriculture (monthly journal), October 2003. Full text

 
Photovoltaics
Journals
1.

A Photovoltaic Solar Home System Dissemination Model, Dipal C. Barua, Tania P. Urmee, S. Kumar and S. C. Bhattacharya, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, Vol. 9, pp-313-322, 2001. Abstract
 
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Demonstration of PV Micro-Utility System for Rural Electrification, Muhammad Ibrahim, M. Anisuzzaman, S. Kumar and S.C. Bhattacharya, Solar Energy, Vol. 72, No. 6, pp- 521-530, 2002. Abstract with permission from Elsevier

 
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Demonstration of Multi-purpose Battery Charging Station for Rural Electrification, T. Q. Dung, M. Anisuzzaman, S. Kumar and S. C. Bhattacharya, Renewable Energy, Vol. 28, Issue 15, pp-2367-2378, 2003 Abstract with permission from Elsevier

 
4.

Role of a regional programme for promotion of photovoltaic based rural electrification in Asia, S. Kumar, S.C. Bhattacharya, M. Anisuzzaman, International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp-139-154, 2003. Abstract

 
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White light emitting diode based solar lamps: A solution for replacing kerosene lamps in Nepal, CRE Nepal, Rolamba-journal of Joshi Research Institute, 2003

 
Seminars/workshops
1.

Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia: A Review of Current Status and Selected Initiatives, Bhattacharya S.C., and Kumar S, Second ASEAN Renewable Energy Conference, Phuket, Thailand, 5-9 November 1997. Full text

 
2.

Research Success of RET Program on new PV technology, Trinh Quang Dung, International Seminar on "Institutional Cooperation for Solar Energy in Mekong Riparian Countries", Hanoi, Vietnam, 11-16 May 1998.

 
3.

Opportunities in Renewable Energy Business in South-East Asia: The case of Solar Photovoltaics and Solar Drying, Kumar S.Bhattacharya S.C., Augustus Leon M., and Hoang-Luong Pham, Institutional Co-operation for Solar Energy in the Mekong Riparian Countries, Hanoi, Vietnam, 11-17 May 1998. Full text
 
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Renewable Energy Technologies Village, Trinh Quang Dung, 2nd World Conference and Exhibition on Photovoltaic Solar Energy  Conversion, Vienna, Austria, 6 - 10 July 1998.

 
5.

Strategy for Promotions and Development of Renewable Technologies in Bangladesh: Experiences from Grameen Shakti, Dipal C. Barua, World Renewable Energy Congress, Perth, Australia, 10-13 February 1999. Full text
 
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Promotions of Renewable Energy Technologies in Bangladesh, Tania P. Urmee, World Sustainable Energy Day, Wels, Austria, 3-5 March 1999.

 
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The experience of Application of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Electrification in Bangladesh, Dewan A.H. Alamgir, 43rd Convention of the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 7 March 1999. Full text
 
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Application of PV Technology for Rural Electrification and Income Generation: Experience of Grameen Shakti, Dewan A.H. Alamgir, International Workshop on Dissemination of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 28-30 May 1999. Full text
 
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CMES experience in the dissemination of solar photovoltaic energy in Bangladesh, M.Ibrahim, M.M. Shykhuluzzaman, and S. Kamruzzaman, International Workshop organised by Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAD) and Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Dhaka, 28-30 May 99. Full text
 
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Dissemination of Renewable Energy in Developing Countries, S. C. Bhattacharya and S. Kumar, ISES 99 Solar World Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, 4-9 July 1999. Full text

 
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Institutional Reforms in the Energy Sector: The Bangladesh Case, paper presented by CMES in the Intl. Conf. and Workshop on Critical Issues in Energy and Development – Challenges for the OIC Countries, held in Dhaka, 20-23 November 2000.

 
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Development of Solar Electricity in Middle and Southern Vietnam, paper presented by SolarLab in the ‘Bilateral Cooperation Conference: Vietnam – NRW Germany’, HCM City, Vietnam, 20-23 June 2000.

 
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Appropriate Technology and Accessories for a Sustainable Energy Future, paper presented by Solarlab in the Conference on Cooperation towards a Sustainable Energy Future, 6-9 June 2001

 
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The first solar house in Vietnam, Solar Lab Vietnam, The third world conference on photovoltaic energy conversion WCPEC-3, Osaka international convention center, Japan

 
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Low cost photovoltaic based solar lamps: A solution for replacing kerosene lamps in Nepal, J. N. Shrestha and D. K. Sharma, International conference on Renewable Energy Technology for rural development, 2003

 
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High effective technologies applying in RETs PV project in Vietnam, Solar Lab, 5th Vietnamese – German seminar on physics and engineering, Hue, 25 February – 02 March 2002

 
17.

Hybrid mobile power by renewable energy in Vietnam, Solar Lab, International conference and exhibition on village power from renewable energy in Asia, 11-14 November 2002

 
18.

Efficient installation and maintenance of SHS to minimize the system losses, Kazi Mahmud Ullah, Seminar on the Role of Renewable and Alternative Energy sources for National Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10-20 December 2003

 
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Low cost photovoltaic based solar lamps: A solution for replacing kerosene lamps in Nepal, CRE, Nepal, Proceedings of International Conference on role of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Development (RETRUD-03), Katmandu, 12-14 October 2003

 
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Solar electricity for people who can afford less: CMES efforts with new strategies, M. Ibrahim, M. S. Islam and S. A. Salim, Seminar in the role of renewable and alternative energy sources for national development (SRRAEND 2003), Bangladesh, 19-20 December 2003

 
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Challenges of disseminating PV in Bangladesh: The experience of Grameen Shakti, Md. Ruhul Quddus, The 3rd International Conference in Renewable energy for Sustainable Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2-4 October 2004