| Initiatives taken by NITs & IIEST, Shibpur under the Institute: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | ||
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| 1 | Project Title : Design and fabrication of 3D printed Ventilator Components, Mask N95 filters and Face Shields:
Expected Outcome : 3D printed ventilator components, N95 masks, filters and face shields Expected Timeline : Masks are under continuous production. About 100 masks have been produced till date. Ventilator comp Remarks : Prof. K. V. Gangadharan and Dr. Pruthviraj U., Centre for System Design (CSD) at NITK, Surathkal have been working with the State and National Teams to double the capacity of Ventilator availability through 3D printed components for Circuit splitter and flow regulator for Devices for Multiple patient lung ventilation. The design has been completed and the first level of tests have been conducted at 10 different hospitals in different states. Besides, the team at CSD is also creating 3D printed sterilizable bio-safe face shields and N-95 masks which are needed for front line medical staff and Police personnel. . URL : https://www.nitk.edu.in/nitk-fights-covid-19 PI Details : Prof. K. V Gangadharan, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NITK, Surathkal PI Email id : kvganga@gmail.com |
Personal Protective Care Equipment |
| 2 | Project Title : Development of Hand Sanitizers and their distribution among campus residents, personnel working in local banks and Public Sector Enterprises, police force, district administration and medical personnel of the district
Expected Outcome : Preparation of hand sanitizer solution as per WHO standards and it distribution among front line COVID warriors Expected Timeline : Sanitizer solution has been initiated. Additional quantities of raw materials have been procured. Remarks : Dr. Arun M. Isloor, Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal along with two research scholars Mr. Syed Ibrahim and Mr. Harsha have synthesized and started production of hand sanitizers as part of NITK’s community and social service activity. The sanitizer has been synthesized by following the the norms prescribed by the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) guidelines. The sanitizer solution contains more than 70 % isopropyl alcohol, 20 % distilled water and 2% hydrogen peroxide. Glycerol has been used to moisturize the skin and jasmine fragrance has been added. URL : https://www.nitk.edu.in/nitk-fights-covid-19 PI Details : Prof. Arun M Isloor, Head Department of Chemistry, NITK, Surathkal PI Email id : isloor@yahoo.com |
Personal Protective Care Equipment |
| 3 | Project Title : Evaluation of filter capacity of N-95 masks and PPE kit for the District Medical authotities
Expected Outcome : Evaluation of N95 masks being supplied to the district hospitals Expected Timeline : Completed. This work will be initiated again upon request from district authorities Remarks : Dr. Sharat Kumar, District Surgeon and Superintendent, Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore had requested NITK to evaluate the filter capacity N-95 masks to be provided to medical personnel in the district. Dr. Raj Mohan B and Dr. P.E Jagadeesh Babu from the Department of Chemical Engg determined the filtering capacities of masks for particle sizes above 300 nm with reference to the ambient air’s particle count. This has enabled the district administration to evaluate various masks and PPE equipment and procure the most appropriate items. URL : https://chemical.nitk.ac.in/faculty/raj-mohan-b PI Details : Prof. Raj Mohan B, Professor, Chemical Engineering Department and Head of Disaster Management Cell, NITK PI Email id : rajmohanbala@gmail.com |
Personal Protective Care Equipment |
| 4 | Project Title : Design and Development of disinfecting boxes to disinfect fruits, vegetables and other items of daily use
Expected Outcome : Design and prototyping of UV-C wavelength based disinfecting box Expected Timeline : Prototype is ready. Further design refinements are being carried out. Will be complete by 31st May 2 Remarks : It is well known at UV-C wavelength (~270 nm) has the ability to destroy the nucleic acid contained in virus/ bacteria. Hence, these microorganisms are destroyed upon exposure to this this wavelength. A box containing suitable number of UV-C sources of appropriate wattage has been constructed.Fruits, vegetables and other items of daily use are placed within this for thirty minutes. This results in destruction of any virus/ bacteria that might be present. Tests on the optimum time required for complete destruction of the virus/ bacteria, optimum wattage and distribution of lamps are being carried out. URL : https://www.nitk.edu.in/nitk-fights-covid-19 PI Details : Prof. Arun M. Isloor, Head Chemistry Department PI Email id : isloor@yahoo.com |
Sanitization |
| Initiatives taken by NITs & IIEST, Shibpur under the Institute: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | ||