IIT-K unveils breakthrough in coal/mineral transportation
The system is designed to transport coal or slurry from one point to another with compressed air as its energy source
Kanpur (UP): The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has made a significant contribution to the field of transportation with its innovative compressed air-based pipeline system for coal and mineral transportation.
Developed by Prof Bishakh Bhattacharya and research scientists Kanhaiya Lal Chaurasia and Yashasvi Sinha of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, the system promises to revolutionise the way coal and minerals are transported.
According to an official release, the traditional mode of transportation has always been a challenge, with issues like material loss, uncertainty in delivery time, and air pollution.
The new cargo-based hyperloop system addresses these challenges effectively and promises to reduce air pollution, material loss, and travel time significantly.
Prof Abhay Karandikar, Director IIT Kanpur, said, "This system is a game-changer in the field of transportation. With its dual advantage of reduced energy consumption and simultaneous pipeline monitoring, this technology will greatly improve production and productivity from underground and open-cast mining. The reduced number of trucks and railway wagons will also reduce the pressure on congested freight-carrying tracks and roadways." The system is designed to transport coal or slurry from one point to another with compressed air as its energy source.
