Energy Conversion Laboratory.
Location: Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technoly.
The Energy Conversion Laboratory provides facilities for analyzing the energy potential of fossil
fuels, biofuels, and alternative energy resources. The major activities include:
1. Fuel Characterization and Proximate Analysis
o Determination of moisture content, volatile matter, fixed carbon, and ash content
of coal, peat, biomass, and other solid fuels using laboratory ovens.
o Assessment of drying characteristics and thermal behavior of samples under
controlled heating.
2. Calorific Value Determination
o Measurement of the Higher Heating Value (HHV) and Lower Heating Value
(LHV) of solid, liquid, and biomass fuels using the Bomb Calorimeter (under
maintenance).
o Comparative energy potential evaluation of different fuels for industrial and
power generation applications.
3. Gas Composition and Energy Analysis
o Monitoring and quantification of producer gas, syngas, and biogas using the
Syngas Analyzer.
o Measurement of major components (CO, CO₂, H₂, CH₄) for evaluating gas
quality.
o Determination of gas calorific value and suitability for combustion or synthesis
processes.
4. Energy Conversion and Efficiency Studies
o Performance testing of fuels in terms of combustion efficiency, energy density,
and environmental impact.
o Comparative analysis between conventional fossil fuels and renewable energy
sources.
5. Research and Development Support
o Support for student research projects, theses, and advanced studies on clean
energy technologies.
o Experimental data generation for reactor design, gasification studies, and
combustion modeling.
6. Skill Development and Training
o Hands-on training for students in handling modern fuel testing equipment.
o Development of technical skills in energy conversion analysis for industrial and academic applications.
