Energy Research Centre


List of Publications

Wanchoo, A. K., Sharma, S.K.: Heat Transfer Characteristics of a Collapsing Two-Phase Bubble in an Immisible Liquid : Experimental Correlation (97467) 32nd. Intersociety of Energy Conversion Engineeering Conference, ASME Honolulu, 1997.
Jain, A.K., Sharma, S.K., Singh, D.: (97468): Thermal Analysis of Paddy Husk: Part I - Sensitivity of Kinetic Parameters to Selctionn of Stage Transition Point. Intersociety of Energy Conversion Engineeering Conference, ASME Honolulu,1997
Sharma, S.K., Jain, A.K., Singh, D.(97468): Thermal Anaalysis of Paddy Husk: Part II - Order of reaction and other Kinetic Parameters (97469) Intersociety of Energy Conversion Engineeering Conference, ASME Honolulu,1997
Sharma, S. K., Wanchoo, R. K. and Suneetta Chopra: Performance of Mohini-U, A Singlee Pot Mud Cookstove: Proceedings 31th Intersociety of Energy Conversion Engineeering Conference, Washington D.C. ASME, vol.4, p 2269 -2273, 1996
Wanchoo, R. K., Sharma, S. K. and Raina, G. K.: Direect Contact Condensation of a Single Vapour Bubble in an Immiscible Liquid: Measurement of Velocity of Rise and Drag Coefficient: AIchE J. 1996 ( Accepted for publication )
Jain, A .K., Sharma, S. K. and Singh, Daljit: Reaction Kinetics of Paddy Husk Thermal Decomposition: Proceedings 31th Intersociety of Energy Conversion Engineeering Conference, Washington D.C. ASME, vol.4, p2274-2279 (1996)
Ahluwalia,R., Wanchoo, R. K., Sharma, S. K. and Vashisht, J. L.: Density, Viscosity, and Surface Tension of Binary Liquid Systems: Ethanoic Acid, Propanoic Acid, and Butanoic Acid with Nitrobenzene: Journal of Solution Chemistry, Vol.25, No.9,903 - 915 (1996)
Sharma, S. K. et.al. A generalised correlation for Viscosity of Binary Entectics: Proceedings 30th Intersociety of Energy Conversion Engineeering Conference, ASME, vol.2, p213- 216,1995.3.
Sharma, S. K. and Parneet Kaur: Wind Flow and Indoor air Quality in Naturally Ventilated Kitchens. Proc. IECEC, ASME, vol. 2, 387-389 (1995)
Wanchoo, R. K., Sharma, S. K. et al. Some Physical Properties of Energy Liquid Systems: (Ethanoic acid or Propanoic acid or Butanoic acid and Ethanenitrile ). Phys. Chem. Engineering vol, 29, pp. 87-96 (1995).
Wanchoo, R. K., Sharma, S. K., Bansal, R.: Reological Parameters of some water soluble polymers. J. Polymers matter, 13 PP. 49-55,(1996)
Sharma, S. K. et. al: India's First Solar Chicken Brooder. Proc. IECEC,ASME, vol. 2, 447-479 (1995)
Sharma, S .K. et.al.: Technoeconomic analysis of solar detoxification system, Solar Engineering vol.1, ASME , 467- 473,1995
Sharma, S. K., Chopra, S. and Wanchoo, R. K.: Thermal performance of a single pot Chimneyless mud cookstove , National Bio-Energy Convention,Delhi. p.70 Dec. 1995
Sharma, S. K.: Renewable Technologies for rural development. National seminar on Renewable Energy Policy. New Delhi.Nov. 22,1995
Sharma, S. K. and Singh, Daljit.: Polymers in Alternate Energy Technologies - Problems and perspective. National Seminar on Polymers, Chandigarh Dec. 22-23, 1995.
Thakur, Anupma, Sharma, S. K. and Singh, Daljit: Phenol Formaldehyde Resinification in presence of mixed alkaline catalyst. National Seminar on Polymers, Chandigarh Dec.22-23,1995.
Wanchoo, R. K., Sharma, S. K., Bansal, R.: Viscometric Behaviour of some water soluble polymers. National Seminar on Polymers, Chandigarh Dec. 22-23, 1995.
Sharma, S. K. and Wanchoo, R.K.: Components of Solar Water Heating Systems, Workshop on Non Conventional Energy Sources, Chandigarh, Oct.19-20, 1995
Sharma, S. K.: Standardised approach for testing solar cookers. Workshop on Non Conventional Energy Sources, Chandigarh, Oct.19-20, 1995.
Sharma, S. K., Goswami, D. Y., Mathur, G. D., and Jotshi, C. K.: Techno- Economic Analysis of Solar Detoxification Process. Solar Engineering 1, 467-473 (1995).
Sharma, S. K.: Research and Development Issues In Planning & Management of Energy : Key Note Address at All India Seminar on Manufacturing Environment and Technology, IEI,9-10 Sept.1994,p18.
Sharma, S. K.: Energy and Environment Issues In SAARC Region, World Energy Conference, New Delhi, 17-18 Nov.(1994) S-IV, p33.
Sharma, S. K., Sethi, B. P. S., Chopra, S., Bharti, R. and Gupta, R.: Kinetic and Thermo-Physical Studies of Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate-Magnisium Chloride Hexahydrate for Storage Applications : Proceedings of National Solar Energy Convention, New Delhi,1992, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing Company Ltd.New Delhi,1993 pp231-236.
Sharma, S. K., Satish, K. and Chopra. S.: Thermal Performance of Metal Cladded Ceramic" Sona Chulla".: Proceedings of National Solar Energy Convention, New Delhi,1992, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing Company Ltd.New Delhi,1993 pp371-376.
Sharma, S. K., Singla, K. K.: NPIC in the states of Haryana & H.P.- Response of benificiaries, Antika,Vol. 4, 38-43 (1993)
Sharma, S. K., Chopra, S. and Tuli, R.: Develeopment of Abhinav/Jetan - Unified Model, Antika, Vol. 4, 70-82 (1993)
Sharma, S. K., Sethi, B. P. S. and Chopra, S.: Kinetic and Thermophysical Studies of Acetamide-Sodium Bromide Eutectic for Low Temperature Storage Applications, Energy Conversion & Mgment. 33(2), 145 (1992).
Sharma, S. K.: Problems and Prospects of Integrated Rural Energy Programmes, Workshop On Rural Energy, Indian Association For Advancement Of Science, New Delhi, Jan.14-15,1992
Dadich, K. S., Sharma, S. K. and Sharma, S.: Biological perspectives of decolourisation of effluents from a paper industry, J. Agri. Waste 18, 261-68 (1991).
Dadich, K. S., Sharma, S. K. and Sharma, S.: Enzymatic degradation of solid waste from paper industry, J. Microb. Ecology 14, 241-48 (1991).
Dadich, K. S., Sharma, S. K. and Sharma, S.: Delignification - an aid in microbial recovery of total solids from waste effluents, J. Environ. Quality 17, 559-63 (1991).
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Kumar, Suniti: Thermal stability of sodium salt hydrates, Solar Energy 45(3), 177-181 (1991).
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Kumar, Suniti: Kinetics of dehydration of sodium salt hydrates, Thermochim Acta 184, 9-23 (1991).
Sharma, S. K.: Biomass fuel systems in Gur & Khandsari industries in India, Proc. of the national Conference on Wood based energy systems in Rural & Village industries (Sponsored by FAO & NSIC), 28-30 Oct. 1991, New Delhi, India.
Sethi, B. P. S., Katyal, R. C. and Sharma, S. K.: Enthalpies of mixing of binary systems 1,4-dioxane with o-, m-, p-xylene and isopropylbenzene at 298.15 K, Indian J. Technology 29, 533 (1991).
Sharma, S. K.: Key Note Address " Prospective Planning for Development- A case Study of Chandigarh, U.T." , Symposium on " Chandigarh 1981-1991" Centre for Indian Development Studies, Chandigarh, Oct.24,(1991).
Sethi, B. P. S., Katyal, R. C. and Sharma, S. K.: Enthalpies of mixing of binary systems alkyl ketones with o-, m-, p-xylene and isopropylbenzene at 298.15 K, Indian J. Tech. 28,691 (1990).
Sharma, S. K., Sethi, B. P. S. and Chopra, S.: Thermal Performance of an Improved cookstove - Rohini, Energy Conver. and Mgmt. 30(4), 409 (1990)
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Chopra, Suneeta: Kinetics and Thermo-Physical Properties of Urea-Ammonium Bromide Eutectic for Thermal Energy Storage Applications, in 'Renewable Energy and Environment', A.N. Mathur and N.S. Rathore, editors, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention, Udaipur, 1989, Himanshu Publishers, 1990, pp 467-471.
Sharma, S. K., Sethi, B. P .S. and Tuli, R. K.: Performanmce of the Bafleless Cookstove - Rohini, in 'Renewable Energy and Environment', A.N. Mathur and N.S. Rathore, editors, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention, Udaipur, 1989, Himanshu Publishers, 1990, pp 239-244.
Sharma, S. K. and Shrivastava, M.: Development of real time data acquisition and control system for testing performance of cook stoves, in 'Renewable Energy and Environment', A.N. Mathur and N.S. Rathore, editors, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention, Udaipur, 1989, Himanshu Publishers, 1990, pp 245-248.
Sharma, S. K. and Arora, P. J.: Test setup for aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system, in 'Renewable Energy and Environment', A.N. Mathur and N.S. Rathore, editors, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention, Udaipur, 1989, Himanshu Publishers, 1990, pp 461-466.
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Gupta, Rossy: Studies on crystallization charecteristics of binary eutectics, in 'Renewable Energy and Environment', A.N. Mathur and N.S. Rathore, editors, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention, Udaipur, 1989, Himanshu Publishers, 1990, pp 163-168.
Sharma, S. K.: Development of Moulds, Antika 3, 93-98 Dec.(1990).
Sharma, S. K.: Design analysis of a Cowl, Antika 3,108-112 Dec.(1990).
Sharma, S. K.: Thermal performance of high powered chulha : Ruchika, Antika 3,120-131 Dec.(1990).
Sharma, S. K.: Design and Development of Solar Water Heating Systems, Regional Workshop On Design & Trouble Shooting Of Solar Thermal Systems, Global Energy Centre, New Delhi Jul. 2- 4,1990.
Sharma, S. K.: Design and Trouble Shooting of Solar Cookers, Regional Workshop On Design & Trouble Shooting Of Solar Thermal Systems, Global Energy Centre, New Delhi Jul. 2- 4,1990. 30.
Sharma, S. K.: Thermal Energy Storage- A State Of The Art Review, Indo German Seminar On Alternate Energy Sources, New Delhi, Dec. 6-8,1989.
Sharma, S. K., Sethi, B. P. S. and Chopra, S.: Studies on the Performance of the Improved Cookstove - Abhinav, SESI Journal 3, 35 (1989)
Sharma, S. K.: Improved wood stove-Some current issues, International workshop on Renewable Energy for Rural development. New Delhi, Jan.1-3,Feb,1989.
Sharma, S. K. and Arora, P .J.: Aquifer thermal Energy Storage systems for cold storage system and heating applicationsfor rural areas, International workshop on Renewable Energy for Rural development, New Delhi, Jan.1-3,Feb,1989.
Sharma, S. K.: in 'Renewable Energy for Rural development', Maheshwar Dyal, editor, Global Energy Centre, New Delhi, 1989, pp 193-198.
Sharma, S. K.: Environment and Ecology, National Seminar on Air Pollution Monitoring and Control, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Feb. 1989.
Sharma, S. K., Sethi, B. P. S. and Chopra, S.: Thermal Studies of an Improved Wood Cookstove - Surbhi, in 'Renewable Energy for Rural Development', V.V.N. Kishore, editor, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention 1988, Hyderabad, Tata-McGraw-Hill, 1988, pp 324-328.
Sharma, S. K. and Shrivastava, M.: Passive Solar Architectural Design, in 'Renewable Energy for Rural Development', V.V.N. Kishore, editor, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention 1988, Hyderabad, Tata-McGraw-Hill, 1988, pp
Sharma, S. K. and Arora, P .J.: Aquifer based cold storage system, in 'Renewable Energy for Rural Development', V.V.N. Kishore, editor, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy Convention 1988, Hyderabad, Tata-McGraw-Hill, 1988, pp
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Singh, A.: Density of molten salt hydrates - an empirical correlation, Cand J. Chem. Engg. 65, 171(1987).
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K., Kumar, S. and Gupta, S. K.: Dehydration kinetics of Sodium thiosulphate pentahydrate in thernal energy storage, Energy Conver. Mgmt. 25 (4), 507 (1985).
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Singh, A.: An emperical correlation of viscosity of molten salt hydrates, Cand J. Chem. Engg. 62, 431 (1984).
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Singh, A.: Viscosity of molten sodium salt hydrates, J. Chem. Engg. Data 29, 45 (1984).
Sharma, S. K.: Energy storage in Solar Passive systems, Proceedings of international workshop on thermal control in buildings, April 2- 7, 1984,Roorkee.
Sharma, S. K. and Singh, A.: Studies of Rversible reaction Ba(OH)2 8H2O-NaNO3, Canadian Soalr Energy Congress Energx 84 Canada.
Sharma, S. K. and Jotshi, C. K.: Thermo analytical studies of alums for energy storage, Energex 84, Canada.
Kumar, S., Gupta, S. K. and Sharma, S. K.: Thermal analysis of Mn(RSO3)2 - hydrates and Pyridine complexes (R=CH3, P-CH3-C6H4, P- Cl-C6H4), Thermo Chemica Acta 71, 193 (1983).
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Mahajan, R. K.: Thermal stability of Alums in Energy Storage, Proceedings of International Symposium, Workshop on Renewable Energy Sources, pp 9-24 March, 1983, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sharma, S. K.: Energy Planning and Management, Chem. Age of India 34, (3), 75 (1983).
Sharma, S. K.: Storage Material for Solar Cookers, Invited talk at National Workshop and Symposium on Solar Cookers, New Delhi, 1983.
Sharma, S. K.: Biomass as non-fossil fuel source, National Symp. of State Agro Chandigarh, 1983.
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K. and Singh, A.: Evaluation of pcm and double decomposition reaction for thermal energy storage, Preliminary issue of Proceedings of Solar Storage Workshop, Jeddah, March (1982), MIdwest Research Institute, pp 270-1521, 1982 paper 20.
Sharma, S. K., Jotshi, C. K., Mahajan, R. K. and Singh, A.: Thermal stability of sodium thiosulphate pentahydrate for thermal energy storage applications, Proceedings of Energex 82, pp 650-53, 1982. Pergammon Press, Canada.
Sharma, S. K. and Jotshi, C. K.: Double Decomposition reactions of salt pairs for energy storage, Solar World Forum proceedings 23-28 Aug. 1981, Brighton, England.
Sharma, S. K. and Jotshi, C.K.: Reciprocal Salt pairs on Energy Storage Material, Proc. of Natrional Solar Energy Convention (India), 1980, pp 285-87.
Sharma, S. K.: Energy Conservation and renewable energy sources, Proc. of Chem. Tech. 80. International Congress Bombay, March, 1980.
Sharma, S. K.: Pyrolytic gasification of agricultural and wood residue, National Symposium on Utilisation of Forest and Agricultural Residues, Chandigarh, 1980.
Sharma, S. K. and Jotshi, C. K.: Storage with double decomposition reaction, Proc. of First National Workshop on Solar Energy Storage, Chandigarh, 1979, pp 175-82.
Sharma, S. K. and Singh, S.: Paraffin wax as phase change thermal storage materials, Proceedings of first National Workshop on Solar Energy Storage, Chandigarh, 1979, pp 77-80.
Sharma, S. K., Singh and Singh, K.: Performance of a passive energy accumulator utilisng phase change material, Proceedings of First National Workshop on Solar Energy Storage, Chandigarh, 1979, pp 133-46.
Sharma, S.K. and Ghosh, B.: Analytical method for calculation of number of transfer units, Inst. of Engineers. (India) 59, 72 (1979).
Sharma, S. K.: A strategy for restructuring rural industries, Proc. of the International Conf. on Rural Development Technology, AIT, Bankok, Thailand, 21-24 June, 1977.
Sharma, S. K.: Some aspects of perspective planning for rural development, Proc. of National Seminar on Transfer of Technology to Rural India, New Delhi, 1976.
Sharma, S. K.: Industrialisation of urban habitants, Proc. of National Seminar on Uranisation, Patiala, 1976.
Ghai, V. P., Sharma, S. K. and Ghosh, B.: A comparative study of coiled rings and rashing rings as packing material, Proc. of 3rd National Conferance on Heat and Mass Transfer, Bombay, HAT 45-75, pp 1-13. Dec 1975.
Sharma, S. K. and Ghosh, B.: Pressure drop and holdup studies in Helical wire absorber, Ind. Institute of Chem. Engg. 28th Annual Session, Calcutta, Dec 1975.
Sharma, S. K.: Perspective planning for energy Development, Symposium on Energy Crisis in India. Indian National Science Academy, Chandigarh, 1975.
Sharma, S. K.: Some possible future sources of power, Inst. of Engineers. Symposium Journal pp 9-16. Sept 1973.
Sharma, S. K. and Ghosh, B.: An improved long range micromanometer, Ind. J. Tech. 10, 420 (1972).
Sharma, S. K. et.al. Photo oxidation processes for water treatment - A case for uniformity of reported data , Solar Energy Journal.

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