National Institute of Technology

Dec 22, 2023

NIT Calicut to modernize waste treatment facilities

Experts from IIT Madras and NIT Calicut to initiate the project

National Institute of Technology Calicut is all set to enhance waste treatment facilities in the campus. As part of the initiative, experts from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) visited NIT Calicut to initiate a project for modernizing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) on the campus.

The primary focus of the initiative is the overhaul of the 475 KLD (Kilo Liters per Day) STP located in the vicinity of the Mega Boys Hostel II. An expert team led by Prof. Ligy Philip from the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) Division under the Civil Engineering Department of IIT Madras visited Sewage Treatment Plants and other facilities on the NIT Calicut Campus to initiate to the modernisation project.

“NIT Calicut is striving to upgrade its waste treatment facilities by collaborating with the best experts in the country,” said Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut. “We are committed to introducing state-of-the-art waste treatment facilities and upgrading our existing system.
A comprehensive plan for plastic and other solid waste management is also on the cards,” he added.

Prof. Ligy Philip advised the mapping of the hydraulic profiling to represent the hydraulic grade lines through the treatment plant and sewage line as a starting step. This meticulous examination aims to optimize the flow of wastewater and improve overall system performance, the expert said.

Experts also suggested modifications for the grit chamber within the STP. The support from IIT Madras is expected to boost environmental sustainability and wastewater management practices. The Institute is planning to make the best use of the expertise of the team for the implementation of modern technologies to elevate the overall performance and durability of the existing STP facilities.

Dr. Ligy interacted with Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut; Prof. Priya Chandran, Dean (Planning and Development), Mr. S Sreenesh, Superintending Engineer, Engineering Unit, Dr. Anantha Singh, Associate Dean (P&D) and Mr. Tomin Sunny, Mr. M Viswanath and Mr. Saugato Dey, Executive Engineers of NITC.

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