This is the official Blog for all the courses taught by Prof. (Dr.) Gaurav Saini. Assignments, quizzes, attendance, notices and any other information for his courses will be posted here. This term (Odd Semester, 2020-2021), Dr. Gaurav is teaching Environmental Engineering-2, Environmental Chemistry & Biotechnology, and Renewable Energy Technologies.
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Monday, 23 November 2015
rescheduling of test of 4A-G1
Due to the holiday on Wednesday, 4A-G1 will take their test on Thursday, 7th lecture in room 104.
Saturday, 21 November 2015
Test schedule for Superweek (Nov 23-27)
The final test (test # 6) will be conducted during the tutorial sessions during the Superweek, No 23-27. The syllabus will include Sewers and the relevant slides can be accessed here.
Any change in schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances will be intimated.
Any change in schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances will be intimated.
Monday, 16 November 2015
Important Rescheduling of Sec 4A & C (Presentation) and Group C-G2 (Test)
Dear all,
due to sudden announcement of University Closure on Nov 17, Tuesday, we have to reschedule the presentations. They will be conducted as:
Sec 4A: Thursday, Lecture 7
4C: Friday, Lecture 7
Group G2 of 4C will have their tutorial test (#5) on Wednesday, Lecture 7 in Room 105.
due to sudden announcement of University Closure on Nov 17, Tuesday, we have to reschedule the presentations. They will be conducted as:
Sec 4A: Thursday, Lecture 7
4C: Friday, Lecture 7
Group G2 of 4C will have their tutorial test (#5) on Wednesday, Lecture 7 in Room 105.
Monday, 9 November 2015
Presentation schedule for week of Nov 16-20
Any leftover group can use the following schedule for course presentation:
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
Test schedule for Week of Nov 16-20
Test#5 will be conducted during the week of Nov 16-20. The syllabus is the unit on tertiary treatment systems. The relevant slides are attached here.
Friday, 30 October 2015
Presentation schedule for groups 9-10 during Week of Nov 2-6
Groups 9 & 10 from each section will present a small presentation on their respective topics as per the following schedule, during the week of Nov 2-Nov 6:
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
Test schedule for next week
Class tests will be conducted during tutorial session and will be based on Attached Growth Systems.
Standard testing rules apply.
Standard testing rules apply.
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Test-3 for Groups A-G2, B-G1 and G2
4A-G2: Oct 5 during tut session
4B-G2: Oct 5 during tut session
4B-G1: Oct 9 during tut session
4B-G2: Oct 5 during tut session
4B-G1: Oct 9 during tut session
Presentation schedule for groups 7-8 during Week of Oct 5-9
Groups 7 & 8 from each section will present a small presentation on their respective topics as per the following schedule, during the week of Oct 5-Oct9:
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Presentation schedule for Groups 5-6 (sections A B and C)
Groups 5 & 6 from each section will present a small presentation on their respective topics as per the following schedule, during the week of Sep 28-Oct 1:
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
4B G2 Env Engg-II tutorial on Monday, Sep 28
All students of 4B G2 will attend the tutorial session in room 205 with 4D-G2. This arrangement is only for Monday, Sep 28.
Monday, 21 September 2015
Test next week
There would be class tests during the tutorial sessions, in the week of Sep 28-Oct 1. Alternate schedules will be provided for groups, A-G2, B-G1 and B-G2.
The test will cover Suspended Growth Systems.
As always, no borrowing of pen/paper/calculator is allowed. Only scientific calculators are to be used. No cheating or any other unfair means permitted.
The test will cover Suspended Growth Systems.
As always, no borrowing of pen/paper/calculator is allowed. Only scientific calculators are to be used. No cheating or any other unfair means permitted.
Saturday, 19 September 2015
Presentation schedule for Groups 3-4 (sections A B and C)
Groups 3 & 4 from each section will present a small presentation on their respective topics as per the following schedule, during the week of Sep 21-25:
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report has to be submitted along with the presentation.
The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Course Project presentation schedule
Groups 1 & 2 from each section will present a small presentation on their respective topics as per the following schedule, during the week of Sep 14-18:
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
Sec 4-A: Lecture 7, Tuesday
Sec 4-B: Lecture 5, Wednesday
Sec 4-C: Lecture 5, Tuesday
The duration of presentation should be about 12-15 minutes. Each group is also required to submit a brief (15-20 pages) report on the presentation topic. The report will discuss the specific method/technique assigned to them and can include case study if they so wish.
If you are absent during the presentation (without prior approval from course instructor for a very urgent emergency situation), you will not be given a chance to make up for it.
Thursday, 3 September 2015
Fri, Sep 4: Tutorial session of 4B-G1
Group 4B-G1
Your tutorial session for Sep 4 will be taken by Prof. K P Singh in room 104. Kindly attend the session during the assigned hours.
Your tutorial session for Sep 4 will be taken by Prof. K P Singh in room 104. Kindly attend the session during the assigned hours.
test next week
Test will be conducted during the tutorial session next week (Sep 7-11).
The test will cover primary treatment (including reactors).
Same as last time, no borrowing of pen/paper/calculator is allowed during tests.
The test will cover primary treatment (including reactors).
Same as last time, no borrowing of pen/paper/calculator is allowed during tests.
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
EE-II: Project list
Here is a list of groups and assigned projects.
Presentations of the same will take place starting around Sep 14, about 2-3 grps per week from each section.
The presentation schedule will be posted in due course of time.
Presentations of the same will take place starting around Sep 14, about 2-3 grps per week from each section.
The presentation schedule will be posted in due course of time.
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Friday, 21 August 2015
Test schedule for next week (Aug 24-28)
Tutorial sessions will be used for class tests for each group. It will be a numerical-based test and will cover Unit-I.
You are expected to follow these instructions carefully and diligently:
You are expected to follow these instructions carefully and diligently:
- Bring your own paper, pen and calculator. Borrowing of any kind is not allowed.
- You are not allowed to share pen or calculator during the test.
- It is expected that you will be sincere in your effort and will not talk or use any other unfair means during the test.
- Cellphones are not to be used during the test.
- If you are late in the test, you will not be given any extra time for completion.
- If you are caught using unfair means (cheating or disturbing the class), you will be awarded a ZERO and depending on the nature of incident may be barred from taking next class test.
Good luck and study hard.
Thursday, 23 April 2015
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Monday, 13 April 2015
B Tech: Final Class test schedule
A final class test of Env Engg-I will be conducted as per the following schedule.
Sec A: Mon, Apr 20
Sec B: Tuesday, Apr 21
Sec C: Wed, Apr 22
The test will be conducted during the scheduled lecture hours. The test will cover the topics of Population Forecasting and Water Treatment.
The following stipulations will have to be followed during the test:
1.) You will bring your own paper, pen and calculator. No Borrowing is allowed.
2) Cellphones are not allowed.
3) If you are caught cheating, the score for this test and the next best attempt will be made ZERO. No discussion is allowed on this point. Cheating will include talking to each other, copying from someone, using reference material and disturbing the class.
4) If you are late by more than 5 minutes (or 15 minute in case of Sec C, due to first lecture), you will not be allowed entry into the class.
5) No substitute test will be taken.
Sec A: Mon, Apr 20
Sec B: Tuesday, Apr 21
Sec C: Wed, Apr 22
The test will be conducted during the scheduled lecture hours. The test will cover the topics of Population Forecasting and Water Treatment.
The following stipulations will have to be followed during the test:
1.) You will bring your own paper, pen and calculator. No Borrowing is allowed.
2) Cellphones are not allowed.
3) If you are caught cheating, the score for this test and the next best attempt will be made ZERO. No discussion is allowed on this point. Cheating will include talking to each other, copying from someone, using reference material and disturbing the class.
4) If you are late by more than 5 minutes (or 15 minute in case of Sec C, due to first lecture), you will not be allowed entry into the class.
5) No substitute test will be taken.
Saturday, 11 April 2015
M Tech: IWM: Updated Unit-II-2 slides
The updated slides of Unit-II, including Sugar and Dairy industries is available here.
Thursday, 9 April 2015
B Tech: EE-I: Project assignment
Given the variable amount of project work carried out by many of you, it has been decided that you will submit individual hand-written project reports.
Due Date: Monday, Apr 20 (No late submissions will be entertained, under any circumstances)
Submit your reflection on the water supply, water quality and sanitation conditions in India or any other developing country, you are resident of. Also comment on the awareness level and willingness of people to adopt safer and healthier options like sewers and treated drinking water. Suggest ideas to improve the WASH (water supply and hygiene) level of residents of developing countries. You may want to go through the following literature for some ideas.
Your answers should be based on your own data collected through WASH survey.
Max. Length of assignment: 4 A4 pages.
Only Handwritten reports will be accepted.
Also include a list of your respondents (names and addresses), who filled the data on your behalf.
Only the data filled up to Apr 5 will be considered.
Relevant literature:
http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/81245/1/9789241505390_eng.pdf
http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/genrep/wtrsani.pdf
Due Date: Monday, Apr 20 (No late submissions will be entertained, under any circumstances)
Submit your reflection on the water supply, water quality and sanitation conditions in India or any other developing country, you are resident of. Also comment on the awareness level and willingness of people to adopt safer and healthier options like sewers and treated drinking water. Suggest ideas to improve the WASH (water supply and hygiene) level of residents of developing countries. You may want to go through the following literature for some ideas.
Your answers should be based on your own data collected through WASH survey.
Max. Length of assignment: 4 A4 pages.
Only Handwritten reports will be accepted.
Also include a list of your respondents (names and addresses), who filled the data on your behalf.
Only the data filled up to Apr 5 will be considered.
Relevant literature:
http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/81245/1/9789241505390_eng.pdf
http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/genrep/wtrsani.pdf
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
M Tech: IWM: Presentation schedule
The presentation schedule for IWM course is as follows:
Apr 14:: Nikhil, Fahad, Amrit
Apr 16: Abhay, Mohsin, Shishir
Apr 17: Swati, Asim
Keep the presentation to about 10 minutes duration.
Apr 14:: Nikhil, Fahad, Amrit
Apr 16: Abhay, Mohsin, Shishir
Apr 17: Swati, Asim
Keep the presentation to about 10 minutes duration.
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Friday, 20 March 2015
M Tech: GBD: Group Assignment
As discussed, in this group project, you are required to map the criteria across the three rating systems based on the intent. You are also required to check the relative weightage of each criteria and reasons for substantial differences, if any.
The deadline for submission is Mar 30 and submission is required as a spreadsheet (excel sheet) in soft form.
The group distribution and project allocation is as follows:
The deadline for submission is Mar 30 and submission is required as a spreadsheet (excel sheet) in soft form.
The group distribution and project allocation is as follows:
S. No. | Name | grp no. | Criteria |
1 | Nikhil | 1 | Location & Transportation |
2 | Fahad | ||
3 | Amrit | ||
4 | Shishir Kant | ||
5 | Syed Mohsin | 2 | Sustainable Site |
6 | Abhay | ||
7 | Swati | ||
8 | Mohammad Asim | ||
9 | Abdul Qader Hotak | 3 | Water Efficiency |
10 | Afraha Ahsan Bamba Qureshi | ||
11 | Ahmad Jawed | ||
12 | Akash Shukla | ||
13 | Arif Ahmad Hakim | 4 | Materials & Resources |
14 | Hamid Amiry | ||
15 | Kunwar Piyush Singh | ||
16 | MD Nausad Alam | ||
17 | Mohd. Mansoor Noori | 5 | Innovation & Regional Priority, Integrative Process |
18 | Nasir Ahmad | ||
19 | Nimra Tajamul | ||
20 | Partha Karmakar | ||
21 | Pratik Dadsena | 6 | Energy Efficiency |
22 | Ridha Nehvi | ||
23 | Rizwana Iqbal | ||
24 | Rukhsana Rashid Regoo | ||
25 | Rukuozenuo Mere | ||
26 | Sakshi Sharma | 7 | Indoor Environmental Quality |
27 | Saurabh Upadhyay | ||
28 | Shubham Singh | ||
29 | Shubhankar Budholiya | ||
30 | Suraj Bagale |
Friday, 13 March 2015
Monday, 2 March 2015
no change in test schedule
It has come to my notice that sec 3A has shifted their Prestressed concrete class to 7th lecture on Tuesday. However for this week, the class will take place as per the time table, i.e. in 8th lecture.
You may revert to previous arrangement after the mid-term examination.
You may revert to previous arrangement after the mid-term examination.
Sunday, 1 March 2015
B Tech: EE-I class test shedule
A class test will be held on Tuesday, Mar 3 as per the following schedule:
Lec 7:
Sec A, G1: #404
Sec A, G2: # 405
Lec 8:
Sec B, G1: #306
Sec B, G2: #404
Sec C, G1: #206 (OCF tut has been rescheduled to Wed, Lec 7, Room 306)
Sec C, G2: # 305
The test will cover Unit-2.
Key instructions:
Entry will be restricted 10 minutes after the start of the lecture.
Bring your own pen, paper and scientific calculator. Borrowing of any kind is not allowed.
Cellphones are not to be used during the test for any purpose.
Lec 7:
Sec A, G1: #404
Sec A, G2: # 405
Lec 8:
Sec B, G1: #306
Sec B, G2: #404
Sec C, G1: #206 (OCF tut has been rescheduled to Wed, Lec 7, Room 306)
Sec C, G2: # 305
The test will cover Unit-2.
Key instructions:
Entry will be restricted 10 minutes after the start of the lecture.
Bring your own pen, paper and scientific calculator. Borrowing of any kind is not allowed.
Cellphones are not to be used during the test for any purpose.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
B Tech. Backlog syllabus (EE)
For Env. Engg-1 backlog students.
The mid term examination will cover up to Primary Sedimentation (Units-1, 2 and part of Unit-3).
The mid term examination will cover up to Primary Sedimentation (Units-1, 2 and part of Unit-3).
M Tech: IWM Mid Term Syllabus
The Mid Term Examination of Management of Industrial Effluents will cover Unit-1 and Unit-II-part-1. The lecture slides are already available on the blog.
M Tech: GBD: Mid-Term syllabus
The Mid Term Examination of Green Building Design will cover the first 2 units.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
M Tech: IWM test, Feb 24
There will be a test of IWM on Tuesday, Feb 24 in the 8th lecture. The location is 401 E-II.
The syllabus includes manufacturing, waste characteristics, treatment and management of Paper& Pulp, Tannery and Distillery.
The syllabus includes manufacturing, waste characteristics, treatment and management of Paper& Pulp, Tannery and Distillery.
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Monday, 9 February 2015
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
M Tech: GBD: Class test on Feb 6
There would be a class test on Feb 6 on the material covered till date.
Good luck..
Good luck..
MTech: IWM: Test on Monday, Feb 9
There would be a class-test on Equalisation tanks on Monday, Feb 9.
Bring your own calculators and stationary. No exchange or borrowing is allowed.
Bring your own calculators and stationary. No exchange or borrowing is allowed.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
M Tech: GBD: Assignment#2
Due Date: Monday, Feb 2
Submission place: Classroom during the GBD lecture
Page Limit: 1 double-sided A4 sheet
Late submissions are not allowed.
Kindly go through an article on Green Building Rating by Center of Science and Environment (CSE) available at the following link:
http://www.cseindia.org/userfiles/04%20Green%20Building.pdf
Reflect on CSE's stand on this topic. Do you agree or disagree with author's take on Green Building Rating systems? Do you agree or disagree with CSE's recommendations?
Suggest 2 more measures, other than those listed in the article, to improve the efficiency of these ratings.
Friday, 23 January 2015
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Monday, 19 January 2015
B Tech: EE-I: Project Description
Here is the link to WASH Survey.
As discussed in the class, each of you is required to submit 10 datasets. Each dataset refers to data collected from a different household (or address). Try not to collect data from houses in close vicinity to each other. The form is to be filled online and submitted.
In the name of Researcher, write your name and roll number, so that the dataset can be attributed to you.
The last date for data submission is Mar 15.
Feel free to discuss any query.
As discussed in the class, each of you is required to submit 10 datasets. Each dataset refers to data collected from a different household (or address). Try not to collect data from houses in close vicinity to each other. The form is to be filled online and submitted.
In the name of Researcher, write your name and roll number, so that the dataset can be attributed to you.
The last date for data submission is Mar 15.
Feel free to discuss any query.
M. Tech.: GBD: Assignment #1
Discuss briefly (limit to 1 single A4 page, two-sided), if any, differences between LEED and LEED-India accreditation systems.
Due date is Wed, Jan 21.
Late submissions not allowed.
Due date is Wed, Jan 21.
Late submissions not allowed.
Monday, 12 January 2015
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