- The Indian Navy in collaboration with IISc (Bengaluru) has operationalized a ‘first of its kind’100KW capacity AC plant in the country based on the natural refrigerant Carbon dioxide
- A total of 192KL of B-7 blend biodiesel has been used in motor transport vehicles of the
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, JUNE 4
The Indian Navy, as a self-driven and environmentally responsible force, adopts roadmap for synergising aim of ‘Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint’.
North #Gujarat @IndiaCoastGuard Dist HQ 15 conducted mock drills of Marine #Oil #pollution Response at DeenDayal Port Offshore Oil Terminal Vadinar#Operation capabilities of Port/Oil Handling Agencies for contingencies in oil trade hub Gulf of Kutch assessed@giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/SnzzbxPMpJ
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) June 4, 2023
As guardian of the seas, the Navy employs a number of ships, submarines and aircraft that have high energy intensity, thus increased energy efficiency is paramount in every operation and process the Navy undertakes. Some of the noteworthy initiatives towards ‘Clean and Green Navy’, have paid rich dividends.
As part of #WorldEnvironmentDay celebrations on 05 June 2023, personnel of Indian Navy’s #EasternFleet participated in a pledge taking ceremony onboard #INSJalashwa pic.twitter.com/s2CWcvwp2G
— The Sunrise Fleet (@IN_EasternFleet) June 3, 2023
The Indian Navy has commissioned solar power with cumulative capacity of 15.87MW which is in line with the Navy’s objective of fulfilling Govt of India’s ‘Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)’ mission. These plants are grid-connected utilising single-axis sun tracking technology with computerised monitoring & control. Additionally, 16 MW capacity of SPVs are at various stages of execution.
#BridgesofFriendship
Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS interacted with #RSNF delegation & cadets undergoing Afloat Training at #Kochi.
The maiden Sea Trg of RSNF cadets is a major milestone towards further strengthening #India🇮🇳- #SaudiArabia🇸🇦 relations aligned with the GoI vision of #SAGAR pic.twitter.com/im2On43VIw— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 2, 2023
As a maiden initiative, an indigenous make and patented retrofit device developed by M/s Chakr Innovations for reducing diesel engine emissions was installed on a shore-based Diesel Generator for long-term trials. Trials have indicated 70% reduction in Hydrocarbon, Carbon Monoxide, and Particulate Matter in the engine’s exhaust emissions. The retrofit device for diesel engine exhaust emission reduction is being inducted in a phased manner on all land-based Diesel Gensets, and once inducted, it would go a long way in enabling the Navy towards reducing the emissions levels further.
In the run up to World Environment Day 2023, Naval Dockyard (Mumbai) organised workshops by eminent speakers from National Safety Council on e-Waste Management and Harmful Effect of Plastic on Marine Environment on 02 -03 Jun.#MissionLiFE #IndianNavy @DefenceMinIndia@moefcc pic.twitter.com/kTv5czwa0U
— Western Naval Command (@IN_WNC) June 3, 2023
Towards combating oil spills at Naval harbours, eco-friendly marine bio-remedial agents have been indigenously developed through NMRL. The state-of-the-art technology is unique in the maritime domain. The product consists of a combination of micro-organisms and their growth stimulant, which consume various types of oils such as diesel, lubricating, dirty oils etc, thus cleaning the seawater from any oil contamination and its consequent damage to the marine ecosystem.
As part of the activities for #WorldEnvironmentDay, personnel of all units/ establishments of the #ENC took a pledge during a dedicated ceremony to affirm commitment and support to the 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (#LiFE) initiative of the #GoÌ. pic.twitter.com/M8QefnsW5a
— Eastern Naval Command (@IN_HQENC) June 3, 2023
The Indian Navy in collaboration with IISc (Bengaluru) has operationalized a ‘first of its kind’ 100KW capacity AC plant in the country based on the natural refrigerant Carbon dioxide. This is a significant step towards reducing use of conventional HCFCs with high Global Warming Potential (GWP) by employing a natural refrigerant with GWP of 1 and is in line with Kigali Agreement of 2016 ratified by India. The plant has been installed at the Centre of Excellence (Marine Engineering), INS Shivaji for trials and exploitation. Till now, the plant has clocked 850 hrs of operation successfully.
MoU b/n #IndianNavy & Indian Maritime University signed by VAdm Sandeep Naithani, COM & Dr. Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor IMU.
The MoU sets forth the procedure towards collaboration by teams from @IN_INSShivaji & @IMU_HQ.@SpokespersonMoD https://t.co/6BRKq2KgGp pic.twitter.com/ypSuPN2Isk— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 3, 2023
Utilisation of Hydrogen as a potential alternate source of fuel is also being pursued by the IN, successful shore trials of Hydrogen Aspirated Diesel Engine have been completed which has enhanced clean combustion, thus reducing CO emissions significantly. The device has now been fitted onboard a ship for pilot trials. Further, in line with GoI initiative of Make in India, a developmental project on hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry craft is also being pursued with shipyards. The use of alternate fuels, such as Used Cooking Oil-based biodiesel has also progressed in the last year to reduce vehicular emissions. A total of 192KL of B-7 blend biodiesel has been used in motor transport vehicles of the Navy.
To reduce the overall carbon footprint and enhance environmental sustainability, Indian Navy is ‘Geared Up and Committed’ to march towards pursuance of Green Initiatives, realizing the national aim, to ensure a ‘Greener and Cleaner future for our next generations’.
