T. V. Chavda and Naveen Kumar (2009) Research Note on “Drying of Tomato Using a Solar Dryer with LPG Backup” Published in Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 46 (1): 56-59. January– March, 2009.

A Sreekumar and Tilak V. Chavda (2010) “A Solar Cool Pill in the Scorching Sun ” Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, New Delhi, 3 (5): 15-17, April 2010.

Dr. M. Shyam (2010) “Biogas Technology for Farm and Agro-Industries”in ed. Jayanti Dave “Energy India 2020”, Saket Project Ltd., Ahmedabad, pp. 240-249, 2011.

Himali Mehta and Samir Vahora “Pomegranate shells– options for energy generation from the waste ”, Journal of Agricultural Engineering Today, 35(1): 2011, p. 27-30.

Devendra Pareek, Sunil Narnaware, Asim Joshi & Vikas Verma (2011), Gasification of crop residue briquettes in an open core down draft gasifier, JAE (under publication)

T V Chavda & Naveen Kumar (2009) “Solar Refrigerator” Renewable Energy – Akshay Urja, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, New Delhi. Vol.2(4) : 38 –39, February 2009.

Srivastava, N.S.L. (2009) “Briquetting of Crop Residues with special reference to Cotton Stalk – Market potential in India ” In: Book of papers presented in the International Workshop on Utilization of Cotton Plant Residues for Value Added Products, organized by CIRCOT Mumbai, ICAC and CFC, at Nagpur during November 9– 11; PP;62 – 76.

Madhuri Narra, Datta Madamwar and Amita R Shah (2009). “Production of cellulolytic enzymes by a thermotolerant Aspergillus terreus grown on rice straw under solid state fermentation”. Poster included in Proceedings of 50th Annual Conference of AMI held at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 15–19th December 2009.

M. Narra, M. Detroja, G. Dixit, H. Anto, N. Deshmukh, T. Parekh, D. Shah and K. Shah (2009).“Anaerobic degradation of Jatropha oilcake to energy at high solid content ”, National Conference on Renewable Energy (ISBN 023-032- 809-1), pp.67-72.

Naveen Kumar, Tilak Chavda, H.N. Mistry, (2010) “A truncated pyramid non-tracking type multipurpose domestic solar cooker/hot water system ”, Applied Energy, Volume 87(2):471-477, February 2010.

A. Sreekumar (2010) “ Techno-economic analysis of a roof-integrated solar air heating system for drying fruit and vegetables ”, Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Publications (International Journal), volume 51 : 2230-2238,2010.

Naveen Kumar (2008) “ Cool and clean solar day- lighting system using optical fibers.” Journal of the Solar Energy Society of India, January- June 2008,Vol.:18(1):46-54.

Sagar M Agravat, S. Mohana, Naveen Kumar and Tilak Chavda (2008) “From darkness to light village Dageriya” Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja Published by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, New Delhi. May-June 2008, Volume-1(6): 30-33.

Tilak Chavda, Naveen Kumar and M Shyam (2008) Technical bulletin on “Solar photovoltaic refrigerator for medicines & vaccines in country side” Published by Coordinating cell, All India Coordinated Research Project on Renewable Sources of Energy Central Institute of Agricultural engineering, Berasia Road, Bhopal, India.

R.N. Singh, D.K. Vyas, N.S.L. Srivastava, Madhuri Narra (2008), SPRERI experience on holistic approach to utilize all parts of Jatropha curcas fruit for energy, Renewable Energy, Vol. 33, 1868-1873.

T.V. Chavda and Naveen Kumar (2009) “Solar drying of agro products“ IREDA NEWS, April-December, 2008, Vol. 5, No.2, 3 & 4: 44-48.

Naveen Kumar and Tilak V. Chavda (2008) “Optics and optical fibers for solar-day lighting systems”, Photonics 2008 by Bishnu Pal & Anurag Sharma. Presented in Oral Sessions: Section-I during the International conference on fiber optics and photonics organized by and held at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, December 14-17, 33.

T. V. Chavda and Naveen Kumar (2009) “Solar dryers for high value agro products at SPRERI”. Presented in Oral sessions during the International solar food processing conference 2009 organized by and held at Barli Development Institute For Rural Women, Indore, January 14-16, 2009, 54-55.

Himali Desai, GP Nagori and Samir Vahora (2009) “Energy Generation Potential of Dairy Effluent – A Case Study of Vidya Dairy” presented at International Conference on Energy and Environment organized by NIT, Kurukshetra at Chandigarh, March 19-21, 2009. The Conference Proceedings are available on-line at www.waset.org/pwaset/v39.html

Madhuri Narra, GP Nagori and Smruti Pushalkar (2009) “Biomethanation of household organic waste at high solid content- a package for waste disposal and energy generation” presented at International Conference on Energy and Environment organized by NIT, Kurukshetra at Chandigarh, March 19-21, 2009. The Conference Proceedings are available on-line at www.waset.org/pwaset/v39.html.

N.S.L. Srivastava and D.K.Vyas,“ Development of a movable platform type wood cutter for preparing gasifier feedstock”, J. Agric. Engg. (sent for publication).

N.S.L. Srivastava,; D.K.Vyas, and R.N.Singh, “Development of a dryer for gasifier feedstock using gasifier waste heat”, J. Agric. Engg. (sent for publication).

Singh R.N., Singh S.P. and Pathak B.S. (2007). “Performance of Renewable fuel based CI engine”, Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR E-journal Manuscript EE 06 014, Vol. IX, April 2007.

Agravat S.M. and Chavda T.V. (2007) . “Building- integrated concrete- collector- based solar water heaters: Status and Prospects” Akshay Urja, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, New Delhi, Vol.1 (1), p. 22-23.

Desai H.S., Madhuri Narra and Nagori G.P. (2007). “Comparative performance of farmyard manure and compost produced from partially decomposed residues”, Abstract in Proceedings of International symposium on organic farming and renewable sources of energy for sustainable agriculture, Udaipur, 19-21 November, p. 140-41.

Madhuri Narra, Nagori G.P and Pushalkar Smruti (2007). “Alternative anaerobic route for energy production from jatropha oilcake”, Abstract in Proceedings of International symposium on organic farming and renewable sources of energy for sustainable agriculture, Udaipur, 19-21 November, p. 163.

Khandelwal K.C., Kumar Naveen and Pathak B. S. (2007). “Innovative approaches for developing and promoting biomass and solar energy technologies to benefit rural poor”. Abstract published in the 4th International Conference on Environmental Education held at Centre for Environment Education, Ahmedabad on 24-28 November 2007.

Kumar Naveen (2007). “Optimization of the shape and size of different components of the solar lighting system”, published in Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Energy Research”, IIT Bombay, 12-14 December.

Singh R.N., Singh S.P. and Pathak, B.S. (2007). “Extent of replacement of methyl ester of rice bran oil by producer gas in CI engine”, International Journal of Energy Research Vol. 31,p. 1545 –1555.

Singh R.N., Singh S.P. and Pathak B.S. (2007). “Investigations on operation of CI engine using producer gas and rice bran oil in mixed fuel mode fuel ” Renewable Energy, Vol. 32 (9),p. 1565 -1580.

Singh R.N., Singh S.P. and Pathak B.S. (2007). “Investigation on quality of exhaust gases as a result of partial and full replacement of blended methyl ester of Jatropha oil by producer gas” SESI Journal Vol.17 (1 & 2) p. 1-11.

Singh R.N., Singh, S.P. and Pathak B.S. (2007). “Performance of CI engine as a result of progressive replacement of blended plant oil by producer gas” Journal of Agril. Engg. Vol. 44 (2), p. 20-27.

Singh R.N., Sharma A.M., Jena U., Bhave A.G. and Vyas D.K. (2007). “Gasifier system for cooking” Renewable Energy Akshay Urja, Published by MNRE, New Delhi Vol. (1), p. 19-20.

Srivastava, N.S.L. and Vyas D.K.(2008). “Efficient management of crop and agro-processing residues for animal feed and energy through briquetting”. Proceedings of 42nd ISAE Annual Convention and Symposium, CIAE Bhopal, 1-3 February, p. 12-24.

Vyas D.K. and Srivastava N.S.L. (2008). “Studies on the combustion behavior of crop residue briquettes for their suitability as domestic and industrial fuel for thermal applications”. Paper presented in 42nd Convention of ISAE held at CIAE Bhopal during 1-3 February.

Chavda, T.V., Agravat S.M. and Philip S.K. (2008). “Drying of tomato using a solar dryer incorporated with a LPG back up” ISAE 42nd Annual convection held at CIAE, Bhopal, 1-3 February.

Pushalkar Smruti and Madhuri Narra (2008). “Production of cellulolytic enzymes by Aspergillus terreus gr.” Abstract in Proceedings of International Workshop on Bioprocess Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India, 7-9 February, p. 19-20. (Full length paper being published in Proceedings, in press).

Kumar Naveen, Agravat S.M., Chavda T.V. and Mistry H.N. (2008). “Design and development of efficient multipurpose domestic solar cooker/dryer,” International Journal of Renewable Energy, Vol.33, No. 10, p. 2207-2211.

Bhave A.G., Vyas D.K. and Patel, J.B. (2008). “A wet packed bed scrubber-based producer gas cooling-cleaning system”. Renewable Energy, Vol. 33, p. 1716-1720.

Singh R.N., Vyas D.K., Srivastava N.S.L. and Narra Madhuri (2008). “SPRERI experience on holistic approach to utilize all parts of Jatropha curcas fruit for energy” Renewable Energy (Article available online).

Srivastava N.S.L. and Singh R.N. (2008). “Design, development and evaluation of 300 L per batch capacity pilot plant for dewaxing and degumming of jatropha oil”. Journal of Agricultural Engineering (Communicated).

Vyas D.K. and Srivastava N.S.L. (2008). “Equilibrium moisture content of different biomass feedstocks and their briquettes”. Journal of Solar Energy, (Communicated)

Madhuri Narra and G.P. Nagori 2007. Performance evaluation of 2 m3 biogas plant based on delignified banana stem. SESI Journal (Article in press).

Madhuri Narra and G.P. Nagori 2007. Biomethanation of vegetable market waste at low moisture content. Biomass & Bioenergy (communicated).

Nagori, G.P., Madhuri Narra and Smruti Pushalkar 2007. Biogas production from household waste at high solid concentration. Proceedings of the ISAE Conference held at Agricultural University, Junagadh on January 29- 31, 2007.

Pathak, B.S. (2006), Chapter on “Crop Residue to Energy”. In: Environment and Agriculture: Edts: K.L.Chadha and M.S.Swaminathan. Malhotra Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 854-869.

Pathak, B.S.; Kapatel, D.V.; Bhoi, P.R.; Sharma, A.M. and Vyas, D.K. (2007), Design and Development of Sand Bed Filter for Upgrading Producer Gas to IC Engine Quality Fuel. International Energy Journal, Vol. 8:15-19.

Pathak, B.S. (2006). Long Term Strategies and Programmes for Mechanization of Agriculture in Agro Climatic Zone-XIII : Gujarat Plains and Hill Region. In: Final Report of the Study Relating to Formulating Long-term Mechanisaztion Strategy for each Agro-Climatic Zone/State in India, prepared by the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi for the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, pp 239-248.

Pathak, B.S. (2006). Long Term 7. Strategies and Programmes for Mechanization of Agriculture in Agro Climatic Zone-XIV : Western dry region. In: Final Report of the Study Relating to Formulating Long-term Mechanisaztion Strategy for each Agro-Climatic Zone/State in India, prepared by the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi for the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, pp 249-254.

Singh, R.C. and Srivastava, 8. N.S.L.(2006). Development and Performance Evaluation of a Conveyor belt type Animal Treadmill. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 43(3): 93-96.

Singh, R N, Bhoi, P R, Patel, S R 9. (2007). Modification of commercial briquetting machine to produce 35 mm diameter briquettes suitable for gasification. Renewable Energy, Vol.32: 474-479.

. Singh, R. N.; Sharma, A. M.; 10. Jena, U.; Bhave, A.G. and Vyas, D.K.(2006).Case Study of Open core Downdraft Gasifier System for Cooking Applications. Agricultural Engineering Today, Vol. 30(3):26-32.

Singh, R N, Jena, U, Patel, J. 11. B. and Sharma, A. M. (2006) Feasibility study of cashew nut shells as an open core gasifier feedstock. International Journal of Renewable Energy Vol. 31(4): 481-487.

Singh, R N, Sharma, A. M. and Bhoi, 12. P.R. (2006). Studies on Storage and Use of Biomass Briquettes in Combustion and Gasification Reactor. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 43(1):61-65.

Singh R N; Singh, S P and 13. Pathak, B S (2007) Performance of Renewable Fuel Based CI Engine”. Manuscript EE 06 014. Vol. IX. April 2007.

Singh R N; Singh, S P and Pathak, 14. B S (2007). Performance of CI engine as a result of progressive replacement of blended plant oil by producer gas. J of Agril. Engg (Accepted for publication).

Singh R N; Singh, S P and Pathak, B S (2007) “Extent of replacement of methyl ester of rice bran oil by producer gas in CI”. International Journal of Energy Research (Article in Press).

Singh R N; Vyas, D K; Srivastava N S L and Narra Madhuri (2007) “Holistic approach to utilize all parts of Jatropha curcas fruit for energy”. ‘Proc. International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food , Bio-energy and Livelihood Security’, held at JNKV, Jabalpur during February 14-16.

Srivastava, N.S.L.(2006). Chapter on “Automation and Mechanisation in Agriculture and Environment”.In: Environment and Agriculture: Edts: K.L.Chadha and M.S.Swaminathan. Malhotra Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 351-360.

Srivastava, N.S.L.(2006). Long Term Strategies and Programmes for Mechanization of Agriculture in Agro Climatic Zone-IV : Middle Gangetic Plains Region. In: Final Report of the Study Relating to Formulating Long-term Mechanisaztion Strategy for each Agro-Climatic Zone/State in India, prepared by the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi for the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, pp 106-117.

Srivastava, N.S.L.(2006). Long 19. Term Strategies and Programmes for Mechanization of Agriculture in Agro Climatic Zone-V : Upper Gangetic Plains Region. In: Final Report of the Study Relating to Formulating Long-term Mechanisaztion Strategy for each Agro-Climatic Zone/State in India, prepared by the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi for the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, pp 118-129.

Srivastava, N.S.L.and Vyas, 20. D.K.(2007). Biomass Briquetting in India for Feed, Fodder and Energy. Proc. 3rd International Conference on Solar Radiation and Day lighting (SOLARIS 2007), IIT Delhi, Feb- 7-9, pp 575-582.

Vyas, D.K. and Singh, R.N. (2006). Feasibility Study of Jatropha Seed Husk as an Open Core Gasifier Feedstock. Renewable Energy, Vol.32:512-517.