HPCL NGIC New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 : Hindustan Petroleum Corporation

Organisation : Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL
Contest Name : New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 NGIC
Applicable For : Graduate & Post Graduate Students
Applicable States/UTs : All Over India
Last Date : 31st October, 2023
Website : https://ngic.hindustanpetroleum.com/index.html

What is HPCL New Generation Ideation Contest?

New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 is organized by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL. Competition seeks participation from under graduate students, post graduate students. The write-up on Idea should be limited to 1000 words. Ideas will be evaluated based on its Novelty, Applicability, Clarity, Scalability and Integration Potential. Last date for ideas submission is 31st October, 2023.

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Themes of New Generation Ideation Contest

In this edition also, various innovative ideas are welcomed from researchers, postgraduate scholars and undergraduate scholars from across the country in the 6 Themes: Circular Economy, Digitalisation, Hydrogen, CO2 capture & Conversion, Petroleum Refining, Advanced Functional materials.

Circular Economy

Today, pollution and resource scarcity are of the biggest concern in a world that is changing quickly. A circular economy is an economic system that utilizes multiple uses and recycling of products to address global issues including climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Hence ideas are invited under the following themes of circular economy
a. E-waste and Plastic waste management
b. Refining spent catalyst utilization
c. Biomass utilization for fuels and chemicals (emphasis on lignin conversion)
d. Waste Water Treatment and Waste Water Recycling Technologies
e. Bio-degradation of plastics
f. Enhancers for higher protein secretion by mycelial fungi, yeast cells

Digitalization

All aspects of science are changing as a result of digitalization, including agenda-setting, experimentation, knowledge exchange, and public engagement. AI/ML concerned with building smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. It’s important to recognize that AI is a constantly moving target.

Machine learning, image recognition, natural language processing, real-time analytics tools and various connected systems within the Internet of Things (IoT) all tap AI in order to deliver more advanced features and capabilities. Hence ideas are invited under the following themes of Digitalization
a. Digital twin for process optimization in Refinery
b. Advanced Corrosion Monitoring Devices
c. AI based process intensification
d. 3D Printing of Catalyst Materials
e. AI in energy transition
f. Machine Learning for New Material Development

Hydrogen

Hydrogen is today enjoying unprecedented momentum. The world efforts are being made to make hydrogen an important part of clean and secure energy future. The pragmatic and actionable recommendations for the industries will make it possible to take full advantage of this increasing momentum. Hence ideas are invited under the following core themes of Hydrogen.
a. H2 fuel cell
b. Hydrogen carriers
c. Green Hydrogen
d. Design improvements for Hydrogen based engines

CO2 Capture & Conversion

The majority of the world’s electricity is still produced using fossil fuels, and the energy sector’s main source of carbon emissions is power generation. Despite the rapid expansion of renewable energy generation, the sheer scale of current power sector emissions and the vital role of electrification mean that countries must urgently tackle their emissions from power to meet these global climate goals.

In effect, the power sector has to dramatically reduce its carbon intensity. Hence ideas are invited under the following core themes of CO2 capture & conversion.
a. Conversion of CO2 to ethanol
b. Membrane development for CO2 separation
c. Conversion of CO2 to fuels and Chemicals

Petroleum Refining

Petroleum and petrochemicals are this century’s most productive and active industries. Each year, people use more than 2,500 million tonnes of oil. This clearly illustrates the size, importance, and economic foundation of industry.

Over the years, a significant transition has taken place from the crudest method of petroleum extraction and refinement, giving rise to the contemporary refinery. This is because refinery operations have incorporated scientific and technological developments at the appropriate time.

One must stay current with these developments because information is growing and there are numerous advancements. Hence ideas are invited under the following core themes of Petroleum Refining.
a. Process Intensification in Refining industry
b. Re-refining of used lubricating oil
c. Novel strategies/chemicals for CO2 and H2S absorption
d. Advanced Materials and Catalyst for Petroleum Refining (cost effective and time-saving synthesis of large pore zeolites, nano based zeolites)

Advanced Functional Materials

Advanced functional materials and interfaces is a naturally interdisciplinary field with chemistry playing a central role. Functional materials are widely used in various fields because of their excellent properties, such as magnetism, catalysis, electrical and optical properties, high specific surface area, and good mechanical properties. Hence ideas are invited under the following core themes of Advanced Functional Materials.
a.Polyolefin composite materials for adhesives, self-reinforced polymer and thermal conductive plastics; Polymeric Resins
b.Battery Materials and Supercapacitors

Who Should Participate in the New Generation Ideation Contest?

Competition seeks participation from under graduate students, post graduate students & research scholars from different Institutes, Universities and Colleges, and also from any individuals across India.

How To Submit The Ideas in New Generation Ideation Contest?

Participants should submit the ideas on or before 31st October 2023

Instructions:
The write-up on Idea should be limited to 1000 words
One participant can submit multiple entries through multiple submissions.
Write-up should be original. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
Ideas will be evaluated based on its Novelty, Applicability, Clarity, Scalability and Integration Potential.
Shortlisted ideas will be qualified for the next round. The details of next round will be disclosed subsequently.

Prizes of New Generation Ideation Contest

Prizes will awarded under two categories:
A) Open Category
B) Under Graduate Category