The exponential increase in energy demand is a direct consequence of the rapid growth of the global population and advancements in civilization. However, it is widely recognized that fossil fuels, despite being associated with significant environmental and health...
Turbulent flows around bluff bodies have received significant research attention due to their relevance in a variety of engineering applications such as environmental and fluid engineering applications. These include flow over hydraulic structures such as bridge piers...
At present renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower provide small fraction of energy need. The most prevalent source is biomass, which accounts around 12% of total energy requirement. This source of energy includes wood, logging...
Sustainable development is about establishment of long term benefits emphasizing the creation of healthier, economically stable and socially viable livelihoods for current and future generation. All countries have agreed to work towards achieving them by 2030. Most of...
The fear of reaching the 1.5°C global warming limit before the decade ends is now a probable reality. The inevitable linkages and the impossibility of pursuing the issues of energy, economy and environment as separate actions and will inevitably impact on the...