Name: Surja Sarkar; Institution: Georgia Southern University; Program: University Training and Research (UTR) Program; Education Level: Graduate Student
September 16, 2024
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Surja Sarkar is a graduate student studying mechanical engineering at Georgia Southern University. Surja is participating in a project funded by the University Carbon Research (UCR) program.
This research focused on evaluating the performance, cost, and environmental impacts of waste coal and biomass, and torrefied biomass co-fired power plants. Surja conducted life cycle assessments to consider the environmental impacts of these power plants. His research demonstrated the environmental feasibility, as well as understanding the potential benefits and challenges associated with this energy generation method.
The performance, cost, and environmental study of waste coal and biomass co-fired power plants could contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the role played by co-fired power plants in achieving cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. This study is beneficial and crucial for making informed decisions and understanding the potential trade-offs and advantages connected to these energy sources. Results from this research can potentially influence policy decisions, industry practices, and future research directions.
Surja credits his experience for exposing a variety of professional opportunities in energy consultancy, policy analysis, and environmental evaluation, emphasizing the global significance of sustainable energy solutions. His research highlighted the importance of lifelong learning and personal development in a continuously evolving field. Additionally, Surja gained a better understanding of sustainable energy, improved his analytical skills, and learned how to navigate the intricacies of interdisciplinary studies.
His experience strengthened his commitment to sustainability and empowered him to make a meaningful contribution to addressing global energy concerns in the future. Surja recommends this experience to other students, describing his research as an enriching journey that sharpened his critical abilities, provided multidisciplinary insights, and addressed pressing environmental challenges.