Steam Cooking System for 5000 people using Scheffler
Dishes at Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur, Karnataka
Location: Tumkur
Type of Installation: Scheffler Dishes
Configuration: 640 m2 (16 m2 x 40 Nos.)
Supplier: Unisun Technologies, Bangalore
Application: Cooking
Year of Installation: 2011
Beneficiary Details: Siddaganga Mutt was
established in the 15th century A.D and is located
at Tumkur, Karnataka. It houses more than 9000
poor children who are provided with free food,
shelter and education. The Siddaganga Mutt runs
engineering colleges, schools, and other
professional institutions. The establishment has
implemented 640 Sq m2 capacity Concentrated
Solar Project for the purpose of cooking. The
plant is installed on the roof top of the canteen
at the Siddaganga Mutt.
Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur.
System Details: The total system has an area of 640 m2 comprising of 40 concentrators with 16
m2 capacity each. The system was commissioned during 2011 by M/s. Unisun Technologies (Pvt.)
Ltd. Prior to the implementation of the CST system the establishment was using fuel wood as a feed
to the boiler for generating steam. The system is integrated with its existing process. The project is
set up at a cost of Rs. 65.81 Lakh with subsidy availed from MNRE of the order of Rs. 19.74 Lakh.
CST Array at Siddaganga Mutt
Cooking System in Siddaganga Mutt
Timings & System Application Details: The system is operating for 4 to 5 hours for preparation
of Anna Prasadam for the poor students & pilgrims. The daily quantum of food is around 1000 kg
of Rice and 2000 kg of Dal. It is functioning properly and is operated around 300 Days /Year
and has resulted in saving 3,00,000 kg of wood/year.
Steam Generation: 2600 kg/d
Operating & Temperature Pressure: 80-1000C; 6-8 kg/cm2
Type of Fuel Saved: Wood
Quantity of Fuel Saved: 300000 kg/ day
Functionality & Key Issues of Non-Operation: Operational
Status of Equipment: Working Good
O & M Issues & Beneficiary Perception: Around 1000 kg of fuel wood is saved by adopting the
concentrating solar cooking system. The beneficiary has expressed satisfaction regarding the
system. Few problems have been encountered in the early days of the installation in tracking
which they had subsequently solved with the help of manufacturer.
Financials in Detail: The project is set up at a cost of Rs. 65.81 Lakh with grant availed from
MNRE of the order of Rs. 19.74 Lakh. The plant saves around Rs. 15.00 Lakh per year on cost of
purchasing Wood. The plant has an IRR without subsidy of 19.27 % and payback period of 4
Years and 3 Months. With subsidy the IRR is 27.37 % and payback period is 3 Years and 3
Months.
Cost of System: Rs. 65.81 Lakh
MNRE Subsidy: Rs. 19.74 Lakh
IRR & Payback with Subsidy:
27.37 % & 3 Years and 3 Months
IRR & Payback without Subsidy:
19.27 % & 4 Years and 3 Months
Overall System Performance: Good
Date of Visit: 17-04-2013
Beneficiary Contact:
Mr.S.Viswanathaiah
Administrative Officer
Siddaganga Mutt
Tumkur
Karnataka.
Cell: 09964319441