Prof. J. M. Gadgil

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A] Qualification : B.E. ( Civil ) 1974,
M.E. ( Civil ) Environmental Engineering 1979


B] Date of Birth : 28-11-1951

C] Experience :
Teaching –
1. 33 Years in Walchand College of Engineering as
Asst. Professor in Civil / Environmental Engg. & HOD civil Engg. Deptt.
PG Teaching – 28 Years.
Taken Voluntary Retirement from WCE Sangli from 1st March 2007.
Consultancy –
2. 25 years in Environmental Engg. Field through college consultancy cell, Environmental Protection Research Foundation and Water & Wastewater Research Centre Sangli with Dr. B. Subba Rao
3. Presently has started his own consultancy unit,
“ Environmental Consultancy Services ” Sangli


D] Project Implementation :
1. Preparation of Pre Feasibility Report ( PFR ) and Detailed Project Report
( DPR ) for Abatement of Pollution of River Krishna at Sangli under NRAP
The cost of the project is Rs. 250 Million. Construction work is in completion stage.
2. Preparation of DPR for Pandharpur Town on Bhima River under NRAP.
DPR includes Design of Sewage collection system, Sewage Treatment
Plant and Disposal arrangement.
3. Coordinator, Technical Education Quality Improvement programme funded by World Bank. Our institute was selected for this grant of
Rs. 84.54 Corer; 90 % of the Funds were spend and institute stood within first three best implementation institutes in Maharashtra,
during Quality Audit for successive three years.
E] Consultancy works carried out :
1. Design of Air Pollution control Equipment
a. Design of Scrubber for small textile industry in Jaysingpur & Vita
b. Design for Conversion of existing Multi cyclone into wet scrubber
-a low cost alternative.
c. Wet Scrubber selection for Halsidhanath SSK.Ltd, Nipani
2. Air Quality modelling for Env. Clearance from MoEF
1. Patni Thermal Power plant (2x135 MWe ) at Alibag – Completed
2. Shirpur Thermal Power plant (2x135 MWe ) at jalgaon – Under progress.
3. Maharashtra --Cogeneration plant at Shree Datta SSK Ltd. Shiorol,
Warana SSK.Ltd, Warananagar.
Karanatak -- Godavari Sugars, Sameerwadi, Nirani Sugars Mudhol,
Vishwanath Sugaras Sankeshwar,
3 Preparation of Feasibility Report, Design and Operation of Effluent
Treatment Plants for
Sugar-
Design of Effluent Treatment Plant for 10 Sugar Factories in Maharashtra viz.Shree Datta S.S.K.Ltd Shirol, Dist. Kolhapur
Panchaganga S.S.K.Ltd Ichalkaranji, Dist. Kolhapur etc.
Waste minimisation system for Sankeshwar S.S.K.Ltd.Sankeshwar
Environmental Clearance for Three sugar units with Dr. B. Subba Rao for Shree Datta, Kisan Vir and Bhima S.S.K.Ltd
Distillery –
Design of Aerobic Composting System for treatment of Spent wash from
Shree Datta S.S.K.Ltd Shirol, Dist. Kolhapur
Panchaganga S.S.K.Ltd Ichalkaranji, Dist. Kolhapur
Sahyadri S.S.K. ltd Yashwantnagar, Karad etc.
Dairy --
Design of Effluent Treatment Plant for Warana Dudh Sangh, Warananagar.Paper Mill-
Design of Effluent Treatment Plant for Pulp & Paper mill of
Shree Datta S.S.K.Ltd Shirol, Dist. Kolhapur ,Rahuri S.S.K.Ltd
Rahuri.Nath Pulp & Paper Mill, Paithan.
Electro Plating Industries-
Design of Effluent Treatment Plant for Andhra Pradesh State Electroplating Industry, Kolhapur Steel Ltd, Kolhapur
4. Design of Water Treatment Plant for :
a. Walchandnagar Industries, Walchandnagar
b. M.S.E.B. Colony at Pophali and Tilarinagar
c. Kopergaon S.S.K.Ltd. Kopergaon
d. Design ogf Fire Hydrant System for 440 KVA Sub station of MSEB
at Kolhapur.
5. Hydraulic Design & Scrutiny:
a. 12 no.of Rural and Urban Water Supply Schemes of Maharashtra Jeevan
Pradhikaran, Sangli and Kolhapur.

6. Design of Sewage Collection, Interception, Treatment and Disposal
a. Design of Sewage Treatment plant & Interception of Kala and Chandur
Nalla in Ichalkaranji city. Capacity -6 mld each. Tenders were called and matter is in process stage.
b Design of Sullage collection and treatment scheme for Miraj city under Central Govt. Grant


F] Research Projects :
Seth Gulabchand Research Foundation funded project on “ Turbidity Removal Efficiency of High Rate Filters “. The research work was completed successfully, combinedly with Dr. S.V.Ranade.
Studies on Anaerobic Digestion using plastic media for treatment of Spent Wash from Distillery.
Methane Gas Recovery – Pilot Plant Project sponsored by Deptt. Of Non Conventional Energy Sources ( DNES ) Govt. of India.
Air Pollution Status in and around Sugar Factory – 5 Sugar Factories were taken for the study. Ambient and stack monitoring was done along with fugitive emission monitoring. Data was compiled and report finalized.
Env. Impact Assessment ( EIA ) study for Rahuri S.S.K.Ltd. Rahuri.


G] Member of Different Technical Committees -----
1. Central Govt. Committee appointed for suggesting ways to control
Air and Water Pollution from Sugar Industry. Work is completed and
report is published.
2. Member, “ Permanent Study Group “ to study the water Treatment Plants in Sangli District. Vide MJP letter DB-2/Per Study group / 4776
dtd 21-11-2000
3. Member, Inspection Committee set up for “ Performance Evaluation of City Water Treatment Plants in Sangli District.under the chairmanship of
Mr. B.V.Rotkar, Ex. M.S. MJP
4. Expert member, Public Hearing Committee of Maharashtra Pollution
Control Board, under the chairmanship of District Collector, Sangli.

H] List of Papers Published :

International Conferences :

1. J. M. Gadgil, Dr.V.V.Shirvaikar,1988. “ Air Pollution aspects of a Typical Thermal Power Plant Complex “. Paper presented at International Conference on “ Environmental Impact assessment for Developing Countries “ held at New Delhi from Nov. 28 to Dec.2 1988.
2. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil., 1988. “ E.I.A.Study –A need for Townships and Cities “. Paper presented at International Conference on “ Environmental Impact assessment for Developing Countries “ held at New Delhi from Nov. 28 to Dec.2 1988.
3.Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1995. Sugar factory waste treatment alternatives. The paper presented in the International Symposium held at Banglore. January.
4. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. Mi Gadgil. 1995. Inorganic Dissolved Solids Concentration in Effl'uent-Application for Irrigation - A Rational approach. Paper presented in the International Conference on Environmental Planning and Management at VRCE, Nagpur. 24-26 September.
5. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1995.”Aerobic composting process for Distillery Waste. Paper presented in the International Conference organized by APCTT at Bangkok,Thailand in Nov. 1995.
6. Two Papers presented in International Conference on Environmental Challenges in Emerging Economies (April 1998) in W.C.E. Sangli.


National Conferences :

1.Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade and J. M. Gadgil. 1988. Environmental impact assessment study in developing cities. Paper Impact analysis for developing countries held at New Delhi. Nov.
2.Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade, J. M. Gadgil and post graduate students. 1989. Aerobic composting of spentwash. Paper presented at symposium on treatment options for sugar, distillery, paper and allied waste waters. held at Bombay. August.
3. S. V. Ranade, J. M. Gadgil, 1981. Design of Dual media Filter to suit Indian Condition. Paper presented at I.W.W.A.Annual convention of D. S. T. A. held at Pune.
4. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1993. Environmental aspects of land disposal of organic wastes. Published in book "Environmental challenges". Edited by C. K. Varshney, D. R. Sardesai. Published by wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil.1994. Control Technology for Dairy Effluent. One day meeting of NGO's for Envirment of of West Zone at Bangalore
6. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1995'. Application of Reboiler for Spentwash composting. The paper presented at the DSTA 44th Annual Convention held at Pune. September.
7. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1996. Distillery Waste, Treatment Alternatives - past & present practices. Paper presented in a workshop organized by DSTA at Pune. September.
8.Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1995. Application of Reboiler for Spentwash composting. The paper presented at the DSTA 44th Annual Convention held at Pune. September.
9. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1996. Distillery Waste, Treatment Alternatives - past & present practices. Paper presented in a Workshop organised by DSTA at Pune. September.
10. Rao, B. S., S. V. Ranade., J. M. Gadgil. 1996. Waste management in sugar Industry. Paper presented at DSTA, 45th Annual Convention at Pune. September.


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