HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY GREENYUVATHARANG - ( HUGY )

Description
Bay Range Hindustan campus is built amidst a lush green stretch of over 150 acres abutting beautiful lakes. The green atmosphere is conducive for a calm and peaceful academic pursuit. -800 trees, RAIN WATER HARVESTING over 50,00,000 sq.ft. of area -Well designed effluent treatment plant (STP) -Bio degradation waste is re circulated -All the waste and discarded computer systems, electronic items, networking components, etc., by disposing them to authorized E-waste recycling firms -The Pollution Control norms, set by the government of India. -Next generation Class room was designed and established -20 % of the research conducted in the campus is towards conservation of energy.

Objective:
To build an eco friendly green campus. To Save on power and water consumption. To maximize the use of the natural resources in the campus. To save on power consumption and reduce water wastage To prepare the campus for the global warming threat To provide a bench mark for Green campus.

ENVIRONMENT-RELATED SUBJECTS TAUGHT

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Climatology (II year) Building Services - I (Water Supply and Sanitation Engg.) Environmental Science and Engineering. (II year) Waste Management and Recycling (III year) Energy Efficient Architecture (III year) Sustainable Planning and Architecture (V year) Environmental Engineering (II year) Industrial waste treatment and disposal (IV year) Municipal Solid Waste Management (IV year) Environmental Engineering Lab (III year) Environmental chemistry Environmental Microbiology Air Pollution and Control Collection and Conveyance of Waste water Environmental Laws and Legislation Environmental Lab (chemistry and Microbiology)

ENVIRONMENT-RELATED PROJECTS B.E Level

Performance evaluation of sewage treatment plant Design and analysis of biogas plant using kitchen waste of Hindustan University Dispersion of combined SO2 emission from North Chennai and Ennore Thermal Power Station Ambling air quality studies in Chennai city Noise level studies in super auto free industry at Kolapakkam Studies in Industrial Waste Water in super auto free industry at Kolapakkam

Ph.D. Level
Performance Evaluation of ISCST-3 Model in north Chennai Costal Environment in Predicting SO2

Contest
Creative Model Contest as part of SHRISTI Symposium Hindustan Environment Day 2012 An in-house article writing competition was organization for both staff and students. Hindustan Environment Day 2012 - A National Seminar on Water Conservation was organized. Organized slogan writing competition towards green earth.

RECYCLABLE WASTE & EQUIPMENT

All Bio-degradable waste is combined with treatment plant sludge and is used as natural fertilizers in the gardening purposes. The excess quantity is distributed to the nearby villages. Plastic material usage was banned in the campus since last 10 years All the metal items, canes, waste metal pieces from workshop are put in the scrap and are being disposed. The plastic bottles are reused in the laboratories and the rest sold to the recyclers. All the e-waste have been sold to authorized e-waste recycling firms. These firms are authorized by Pollution Control Board of India (PCBI).
EQUIPMENT USED

Surface Aerator Clarifier Racking Mechanism Sludge Recycling Pump Pressure Sand Filter Excess Sludge Pumps Activated Carbon Filter Lifting Pump Reuse / Recycle Pumps

ASSISTANCE / TRAINING FOR RECYCLERS

1. Ensure segregation of solid waste when utilizing the sorting table. 2. Ensure all solid waste is separated and placed into the appropriate collection bins. 3. Ensure all recyclable materials are separated. 4. Ensure applicable PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn at appropriate times. 5. Ensure to place recyclable material in the proper containers. 6. Ensure surrounding area is cleaned after job is performed. 7. Ensure trash containers are in good condition. 8. Ensure to inspect all trash collection areas daily. 9. Ensure waste containers are stored at a distance of a minimum of 50 feet from occupied buildings to reduce fire hazards and pest infestation / disease carrying vector problems.

Some Activities
In-house Slogan Writing Competition towards green earth

Energy Consumption - 1.5kW Micro Wind Turbine

Achievements & Awards

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. G-CUBE Award 2008. Best Green Campus Award E World 2011 Energy / Power Conservations 20 % to 30 % Green Energy Generations Wind Energy, Solar Energy Plastic free Campus Establishing an eco friendly club YUVATHARANG. Received Excellence in Built Design Award from the Indian Building Congress, Jan 2013 First prize in documentary film competition on Green