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Mr. Sumesh Chandra Upadhyay
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Sr. Principal Scientist

  • scupadhyay@csmcri.res.in
  • 2567760 | Ext: 7440

Salt and Marine Chemicals Division

Qualification
Academic Qualifications

B.E.(Chemical), National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (West Bengal) MBA (Operations Management) P.G. Diploma (Marketing Management) Certificate Course on E-commerce & Web Technology Ph.D. (Chemical Science) - pursuing

Research
Research Activities

Project Management, Technology Development & Transfer, Strategic Planning, Process/Performance Improvement, Training and Development, Operations Management

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    1. Prospects for Jatropha methyl ester (biodiesel) in India [International Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol.64, No 6, December 2007, 659-674] 
    2. An alternative method for the regio and stereo selective bromination of alkenes, alkynes, toluene derivatives and ketones using a bromide/bromate couple [Green Chemistry, 10 [2] (2008),232-237] 
    3. Estimation of bromide and sulphate in common table salt and high purity solar salt employing ion chromatographic technique (NM-10) [Journal- Indian Chemical Society, Vol. 90, pp 2063 – 2069] 
    4. Clean synthesis of crystalline p-nitrobenzyl bromide from p-nitrotoluene with zero organic discharge [RSC,2012,2,6645–6649] 
    5. Four-Fold Concentration of Sucrose in Sugarcane Juice through Energy Efficient Forward Osmosis using Sea Bittern as Draw Solution [RSC Advances (Impact Factor: 3.71). 02/2015; 5(23), DOI: 10.1039/C5RA00617A] 
    6. Socio economic and nutritional status in “agariyas” : salt cultivator’s work as contractual manpower in organized salt industries [International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences (IJANS), ISSN(P): 2319-4014; ISSN(E): 2319-4022, Vol. 7, Issue 6, Oct - Nov 2018; 69-84] 
    7. Recovery of Phosphorus and Potassium from Industrial Effluents: Preparation of Magnesium-Potassium-Phosphate (Struvite-K) Fertilizer using Sea Bittern or Bittern based Salts [International Journal of Applied Chemistry, ISSN 0973-1792 Volume 17, Number 1 (2021) pp. 19-32] 
    8. Sodium-sulphate production from sulphate-rich bittern: A parametric study and economic evaluation [Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2021, 105632]

    1. Process of spontaneous dewatering of feed solution using salt bitterns as draw solutions WO2015136554A1, WIPO (PCT) 
    2. Integrated process for the production of oil bearing chlorella variabilis for lipid extraction utilizing by-products of jatropha methyl ester WO2012038978A1, WIPO (PCT) 
    3. Integrated process for the production of Jatropha methyl ester and by products US8956836B2, United States 
    4. An improved process for the preparation of para-nitro benzyl bromide EP2365960A1, European Patent Office 
    5. Process of spontaneous dewatering of feed solution using salt bitterns as draw solutions WO2015136554A1, WIPO (PCT) 
    6. Engine worthy fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel) from naturally occurring marine micro-algal mats and marine microalgae cultured in open salt pans together with value addition of co-products WO2012160577, WIPO (PCT) 
    7. A process for the preparation of natural salt formulations for seawater substitution, mineral fortification US9259663B2, United States; WO 2013/098857 A1 
    8. Production of high purity salt with reduced levels of impuritiesIN2012DE597A/ 2012-04-02 / IN WO2013150546A1, WIPO (PCT) 
    9. Integrated process for the production of Jatropha methyl ester and by products US 8956836, United States Patent 
    10. Method for production of fatty acids methyl ester suitable for use in engine WO2012IN372A / 2012-05-28 / WO 
    11. Method of recycling of by-products for the production of soda ash and ammonium sulphate US9193601B2, United States 
    12. A process for the recovery of high purity salts from crudes containing sodium chloride and sodium sulphate Application number 0037NF2020, Indian Patent

  • Technical paper in "Indo-Italian Conference on Emerging Trends in Waste Management Technologies" held at MIT College of Engineering, Pune (India)

    • Production of industrial grade high purity salt from sea water/subsoil and lake brines suitable for chlor-alkali manufacture 
    • Process for the preparation of solar salt reduced levels of trace impurities, and having high purity and whiteness suitable for edible and industrial applications 
    • Manufacture of sodium chloride and potassium chloride of any percentage ratio (low sodium edible salt) from mixed salt/bittern and manufacture of pure potassium chloride therefrom 
    • Process for recovery of common salt, potassium chloride and magnesium chemicals in an integrated manner 
    • Process for the recovery of high purity salts - sodium chloride and sodium sulphate from crudes (sulphate-rich brine) 
    • Process for ultrapure salt meeting pharmaceutical grade specifications 
    • Production of micro nutrient enriched cattle licks 
    • Process for natural salt formulations for seawater substitution, mineral fortification 
    • Detailed design for establishment of solar salt works 
    • Technology for Production of High Strength Plaster of Paris (Alpha Plaster) from marine gypsum 
    • Technology for the recovery of valuable chemicals from Tannery waste liquor 
    • Technology for integrated Jatropha biodiesel process to DRDO as well as M/s Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Limited on turnkey basis.  This will be a zero-effluent discharge plant with all waste converted into value and the biodiesel complying with EN14214 standards. 
    • Recovery of bromine as well as production of Hydrobromic Acid from seawater / saline water / RO plant reject and development of process of recovery of marine chemicals from bromine plant discharge and brine.

  • Project Management, Technology Development & Transfer, Strategic Planning, Process/Performance Improvement, Training and Development, Operations Management

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