Research & Funded Project - MECH - National Engineering College

RESEARCH & FUNDED PROJECTS

List of Ph.D Supervisiors

S.No	Name of the Supervisor	Designation	Faculty	Area	Supervisor Recognition number

S.No	Name of the Supervisor	Designation	Faculty	Area	Supervisor Recognition number
1	Dr. K. Kalidasa Murugavel	Professor & Principal	MECH	Solar Energy, Thermal Power, Heat Transfer and Renewable Energy	1620154
2	Dr. K. Manisekar	Professor & Head	MECH	Mechanical Engineering. , Engineering. Design	8320223
3	Dr. S. Iyahraja	Professor	MECH	Thermal Engineering	3120051
4	Dr. M. Kathiresan	Associate Professor	MECH	Thin Walled Shells, Conical Frusta, Crashworthiness, Composite, Fiber Metal Laminates	2920073
5	Dr. R. Harichandran	Professor	MECH	Composite Materials, Design, Refrigeration and Air conditioning	2920072
6	Dr.D.Venkatkumar	Professor	MECH	Welding, CAD/CAM, FEM,WAAM	3520002
7	Dr.I.Sankar	Assistant Professor(Senior Grade)	MECH	Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, Manufacturing of composites, Characterization of composites	3320035
8	Dr.F.Michael Thomas Rex	Assistant Professor(Senior Grade)	MECH	Fixture Design, Vibration based condition monitoring, Optimization, Artificial Intelligence	3720003

List of Faculty Members Pursuing Ph.D

S.No	Name of the Faculty	Designation	Year of Registration Ph.D.	Name of the Supervisor	University	Current Status

S.No	Name of the Faculty	Designation	Year of Registration Ph.D.	Name of the Supervisor	University	Current Status
1	Mr R. Vijayakumar	Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)	18-Jan	Dr. R. Harichandran, Professor (Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Thesis submitted
2	Mr B.Prince Abraham	Assistant Professor	18-Jan	Dr. K. Kalidasa Murugavel, Professor (Mech) & Principal, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Confirmation meeting conducted
3	Mr R. Vignesh kumar	Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)	18-Jan	Dr. R. Harichandran, Professor (Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Synopsis submitted
4	Mr S.R. Sundara Bharathi	Assistant Professor	18-Jan	Dr. D. Ravindran, Professor (Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Thesis submitted
6	Mr.K.Thoufiq Mohammed	Assistant Professor	19-Jun	Dr. K.Manisekar, Professor & HOD (Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Course works completed
7	Mr.R.Jayavenkatesh	Assistant Professor	20-Jan	Dr.S.Iyahraja, Professor(Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Course works completed
8	Mr.C.Veera Ajay	Assistant Professor	20-Jan	Dr. K.Manisekar, Professor & HOD (Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Confirmation meeting conducted
9	Mr.A.Andrews	Assistant Professor	21-Jan	Dr. K.Manisekar, Professor & HOD (Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Confirmation meeting conducted
10	Mr.K.Sudalaiyandi	Assistant Professor	21-Jan	Dr.S.Iyahraja, Professor(Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Course works completed
11	Mr.N.Muthu saravanan	Assistant Professor	21-Jan	Dr.S.Iyahraja, Professor(Mech), National Engineering College, Kovilpatti.	Anna University, Chennai	Course works completed

International Journal Publication
2021-2022

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed
1	Influence of Catalyst Layer and Gas Diffusion Layer Porosity in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Performance	B Prince Abraham, K Kalidasa Murugavel	Electrochimica Acta	2021-22	0013-4686	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138793	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
2	Investigations on crush behavior and energy absorption characteristics of GFRP composite conical frusta with a cutout under axial compression loading	M Kathiresan, K Manisekar, Vasudevan Rajamohan, Mehmet A Güler	Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures	2021-22	1537-6532	https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2021.1955168	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
3	Multi-objective optimization in incremental sheet forming of Ti-6Al-4V alloy using grey relational analysis method	C Veera Ajay, S Elangovan, S Pratheesh Kumar, K Manisekar	Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering	2021-22	0954-4089	https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089211063715	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
4	Examination of microstructure properties of AISI 316L stainless steel fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing	V Vinoth, S Sathiyamurthy, U Natarajan, D Venkatkumar, J Prabhakaran, K Sanjeevi Prakash	Materials Today Proceedings	2021-22	2214-7859	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.011	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No
5	Performance Comparison of Microstrip Patch Antenna Using h-BN Nanoceramic Substrate and FR4 Substrate	C Balamurugan, P Marichamy, R Harichandran	Wireless Personal Communications	2021-22	1572-834X	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-021-08592-z	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
6	Performance analysis of domestic solar air heating system using V-shaped baffles–an experimental study	Vijayakumar Rajendran, Harichandran Ramasubbu, Karthick Alagar, Vignesh Kumar Ramalingam	Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering	2021-22	0954-4089	https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089211016256	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
7	Experimental study on the thermal performance of a solar air heater integrated with multi-geometry arrangements over the absorber plate	Vijayakumar Rajendran, Harichandran Ramasubbu, Jaya Venkatesh Rajarathinam, Ramanan Pichandi	Environmental Science and Pollution Research	2021-22	1614-7499	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-18830-x	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
8	Experimental and numerical evaluation of thermal conductivity of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced aluminium composites produced by powder metallurgy and hot extrusion technique	R Harichandran, R Vignesh Kumar, M Venkateswaran	Journal of Alloys and Compounds	2021-22	0925-8388	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.163401	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
9	Minimization of total manufacturing cost of a knuckle joint assembly by means of optimal tolerance allocation using various optimization algorithms	Vignesh Kumar Dharmaraj, Ravindran Durairaj, Nagarajan Lenin, Mahalingam Siva Kumar, Arul Marcel Moshi Antony Joseph Decruz,	Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering	2021-22	0954-4070	https://doi.org/10.1177/09544070221078657	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
10	Optimization of flexible fixture layout to improve form quality using parametric finite element model and mixed discrete-integer genetic algorithm	F Michael Thomas Rex, P Hariharasakthisudhan, A Andrews, B Prince Abraham	Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science	2021-22	0954-4062	https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062211034191	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes

2020-2021

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed
1	Performance enhancement of photovoltaic module by integrating eutectic inorganic phase change material	Ramanan Pichandi, Kalidasa Murugavel Kulandaivelu, Karthick Alagar, Hari Kishan Dhevaguru, and Suriyanarayanan Ganesamoorthy	Energy Sources Part-A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects	2020-21	1556-7230	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15567036.2020.1817185#:~:text=The%20integration%20of%20phase%20change,form%20the%20binary%20eutectic%20PCM.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
2	Optimization of transformer oil blended with natural ester oils using Taguchi-based grey relational analysis	A.Arul Marcel Moshi and S.R.Sundara Bharathi	Fuel	2020-21	0016-2361	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016236120326259	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
3	Performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with ternary blends of linseed and rubber seed oil biodiesel	Sudalaiyandi K , Karthick Alagar , Vignesh Kumar R , Manoj Praveen VJ	Fuel	2020-21	0016-2361	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016236120322511#:~:text=The%20experimental%20study%20has%20shown,compare%20to%20the%20other%20blends.&text=Ternary%20blends%20are%20lower%20in,CO%20emissions%20than%20base%20diesel.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
4	Multi-metal sulfide pre-blend combination on the tribological performance of the brake friction material	Sathickbasha, K., Selvakumar, A.S., Balachandran, S.R., Hariharasakthisudhan, P.	Industrial Lubrication and Tribology	2020-21	1758-5775	https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/ILT-07-2020-0249/full/html#:~:text=The%20sulfide%20mix%20contained%20MoS,it%20exhibited%20lower%20wear%20performance.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
5	Characterization of natural cellulosic fiber extracted from Grewia damine flowering plant's stem	Arul Marcel Moshi, A., Ravindran, D., Sundara Bharathi, S.R., ...Indran, S., Divya, D.	International Journal of Biological Macromolecules	2020-21	0141-8130	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141813020339878	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes
6	Characterization of surface-modified natural cellulosic fiber extracted from the root of Ficus religiosa tree	A.Arul Marcel Moshi, D.Ravindran, S.R.Sundara Bharathi, S.Indran, G.Suganya Priyadharshini	International Journal of Biological Macromolecules	2020-21	1879-0003	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813020329809	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
7	Effects of cutout and impact loading condition on crashworthiness characteristics of conical frusta	Kathiresan, M.	International Journal of Crashworthiness	2020-21	1754-2111	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13588265.2021.1903280	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
8	Experimental and numerical study on crashworthiness parameters of mild steel square tube under quasi-static axial compression	Rushikesh, S., Kiran, M., Kathiresan, M., Dhananjay, K.	International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems	2020-21	0975-3060	https://search.proquest.com/openview/9c445aa9633b5faf6cc0f7bb7f5e6217/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=60382	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No
9	Electrochemical machining process parameter optimization using particle swarm optimization	Dr.D.Ravindran,Mr.Thankaraj Mariapushpam Mr.Chenthil Jegan	Computational Intelligence	November 2017	Volume33, Issue4 Pages 1019-1037
10	Experimental analysis of small size solar dryer with phase change materials for food preservation	Rakshamuthu, S., Jegan, S., Joel Benyameen, J., ...Anandeeswaran, K., Iyahraja, S.	Journal of Energy Storage	2020-21	2352-152X	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352152X20319253#:~:text=From%20the%20experimental%20investigations%2C%20it,to%20the%20other%20two%20cases.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes

2019-2020

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed
1	TIG Welding Process Parameter Optimization for Aluminium Alloy 6061 Using Grey Relational Analysis and Regression Equations	Moshi, A.A.M., Ravindran, D., Sundara Bharathi, S.R., Rex, F.M.T., Kumar, P.R.	Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing	2019-20	978-981-15-3215-3	https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-3215-3_41#:~:text=The%20present%20research%20enumerates%20the,aluminium%20alloy%206061%20(AA6061).&text=Grey%20relational%20analysis%20(GRA)%20has,for%20both%20the%20output%20responses.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No
2	Investigation on the mechanical properties of sisalâ€“Banana hybridized natural fiber composites with distinct weight fractions	A.Arul Marcel Moshi, S.Madasamy, S.R.Sundara Bharathi, P.Periyanayaganathan, Aravind Prabaharan	AIP Conference Proceedings	2019-20	2278-0181	https://www.ijert.org/research/investigation-on-mechanical-properties-of-banana-fiber-glass-reinforced-hybrid-thermoplastic-composites-IJERTV2IS111076.pdf	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No
3	Performance enhancement of copper indium diselenide photovoltaic module using inorganic phase change material	P Ramanan,R Vignesh Kumar	Asiaâ€Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering	2019-20	1932-2143	https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/apj.2480	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
4	A comprehensive MCDM-based approach using TOPSIS and EDAS as an auxiliary tool for pyrolysis material selection and its application	Dhanalakshmi, C.S., Madhu, P., Karthick, A., Mathew, M., Vignesh Kumar, R.	Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery	2019-20	2190-6823	https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-020-01009-0	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
5	Performance evaluation of building-integrated photovoltaic systems for residential buildings in southern India	P Ramanan, K Kalidasa Murugavel, A Karthick	Building Services Engineering Research & Technology	2019-20	1477-0849	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0143624419881740	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
6	Building integrated photovoltaic modules and the integration of phase change materials for equatorial applications	Karthick, A., Kalidasa Murugavel, K., Sudalaiyandi, K., Muthu Manokar, A.	Building Services Engineering Research and Technology	2019-20	1477-0849	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0143624419883363	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No
7	Performance analysis and energy metrics of grid-connected photovoltaic systems	Ramanan P., Kalidasa Murugavel K., Karthick A	Energy for Sustainable Development	2019-20	2352-4669	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0973082618313036	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
8	Optimizing the Design Parameters of Radial Tip Centrifugal Blower for Dust Test Chamber Application Through Numerical and Statistical Analysis	Selvaraj T, Hariharasakthisudhan P, Pandiaraj S, Sathickbasha K, Mohamed Aslam Noorani A B	FME transactions	2019-20	2406-128X	https://www.mas.bg.ac.rs/_media/istrazivanje/fme/vol48/1/29_h._sudhan_et_al.pdf	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No
9	Effect of h-BN nanoceramic substrate on the performance of microstrip patch antenna in S-band applications	Balamurugan, C., Marichamy, P., Harichandran, R.	International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering	2019-20	1099-047X	https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/mmce.22098#:~:text=In%20this%20paper%2C%20a%20microstrip,and%20analyzed%20its%20performance%20experimentally.&text=Proposed%20antenna%20using%20h%E2%80%90BN,radiation%20efficiency%20in%20S%E2%80%90band.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
10	Characterization of Metal Matrix Composites reinforced with suitable reinforcement agents - A Comprehensive Review	Granesan, S., Deepak Ganesh, S., Arul Marcel Moshi, A.	IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering	2019-20	1757-899X	https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/988/1/012029	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No

2018-2019

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed

S.no	Title of the Paper	Name of the Author(s)	Name of the journal	Year of Publications	ISSN	Link	Anna University Annexure Journal Lists Link	Scopus Indexed	Web of Science indexed
1	Performance enhancement of photovoltaic module by integrating eutectic inorganic phase change material	Ramanan Pichandi, Kalidasa Murugavel Kulandaivelu, Karthick Alagar, Hari Kishan Dhevaguru, and Suriyanarayanan Ganesamoorthy	Energy Sources Part-A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects	2020-21	1556-7230	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15567036.2020.1817185#:~:text=The%20integration%20of%20phase%20change,form%20the%20binary%20eutectic%20PCM.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
2	Effect of Nanomaterials on Mechanical Properties of Kevlar composites.	Dr. D.Ravindran	Digest journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures	2018-19	1842-3582	https://www.chalcogen.ro/817_MohaideenMM.pdf	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
3	Performance analysis of semitransparent photovoltaic module for skylights	Mr.A.Karthick, Dr.K.Kalidasa murugavel	Energy	2018-19	0360-5442	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544218315639	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
4	Development of an Automated and Dedicated Measuring System of Tube Dimensions Using 1d and 2d Laser Displacement Sensors	Dr. Harihara Sakthisudhan	FME Transactions	2018-19	2406-128X	https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Development-of-an-automated-and-dedicated-measuring-Rajan-Sathickbasha/e5ceb4e37919d7cd96cd3eb8a7de941f055e8b67	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	yes	Yes
5	Investigation on convective heat transfer and friction factor of silver–water nanofluid under laminar flow – an experimental study	Dr. S.Iyahraja	Heat and Mass Transfer	2018-19	1432-1181	https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00231-019-02640-y	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
6	Effect of Boundary Conditions on Residual Stresses and Distortion in 316 Stainless Steel Butt Welded Plate	D. Venkatkumar and D. Ravindran	High Temperature Materials and Processes	2018-19	2191-0324	https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/htmp-2019-0048/html	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
7	Thermal and electrical performance evaluation of PV/T collectors in Southern India	N. Lenin, P. Sivamurugan, B. Srimanickam, P. Ramanan & M. Siva Kumar	International Journal of Ambient Energy	2018-19	2162-8246	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01430750.2018.1563817?journalCode=taen20#:~:text=The%20thermal%2C%20electrical%20and%20overall,velocity%20on%20overall%20exergy%20efficiency.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	No
8	Microstructure and mechanical characterization of (B4C+ h-BN)/Al hybrid nanocomposites processed by ultrasound assisted casting	Dr.R.Harichandran	International Journal of Mechanical Sciences	2018-19	0020-7403	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002074031732283X#:~:text=Al%2DB4C%20nanocomposites,ultrasonic%20cavitation%20assisted%20solidification%20processing.&text=The%20wear%20resistance%20is%20significantly,B4C%20reinforced%20nanocomposites.	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
9	Dry sliding wear behaviour of single and dual ceramic reinforcements premixed with Al powder in AA6061 matrix	Mr.P.Harihara Sakthi Sudhan, Dr.K.Manisekar	Journal of Materials Research and Technology	2018-19	2238-7854	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785417304179	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	Yes	Yes
10	Effect of h-BN solid nanolubricant on the performance of R134a–polyolester oil-based vapour compression refrigeration system	Dr. Harichandran	Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering	2018-19	1806-3691	https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40430-019-1645-7	https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/journal-list-04072019.pdf	yes	Yes

Research Projects

S.No	Name of the faculty	Title of the projects	Funding Agency	Duration	Amount (Rs)	Status

S.No	Name of the faculty	Title of the projects	Funding Agency	Duration	Amount (Rs)	Status
1	Principal Investigator: Dr.K.Manisekar Co- Investigator: Mr.M.Kathiresan	Design and Development of large diameter Slewing ring bearing for FPR	BRNS	3 Yrs	21,47	(2006-2009) Completed
2	Principal Investigator: Dr.D.Ravindran Co- Investigator: Mr. D.Venkatkumar	Prediction and control of distortion in components during hard facing	BRNS	2 yrs	19,63	(2008-2010) Completed
4	Principal Investigator: Dr.D.Ravindran Co- Investigator: Mr.T.Vigraman	Super plastic diffusion bonding of austenitic stainless steel with titanium alloy	AICTE	2 Yrs	63,00	(2008-2010) Completed
5	Principal Investigator: Dr.D.Ravindran	Optimization of grain size for improving fatigue strength of 304 HCU	BRNS	3 Yrs	33.525,00	(2013-2016) Completed
6	Principal Investigator: Dr.K.Kalidasa Murugavel	Lab view Integrated Performance Monitoring and Analyzing Energy Data of Co-Located PV Power Plants with Different Technologies	AICTE/RPS	3 Yrs	125,00	(2013-2016) Completed
7	Principal Investigator: Dr.K.Kalidasa Murugavel	Experimental Study on Solar Steam Generation System with Compressed Water Thermal Energy Storage System	DST / SERI	2 Yrs	40,00	(2014-2017) Completed
8	Principal Investigator: Dr.M.Kathiresan Co-Investigator: Dr.R.Harichandran	Investigation on Crashworthiness Characteristics of Bio-Inspired Thin-Walled Conical Tubular Members	SERB	3 Yrs	387.655,00	On going

Patent Received

S.No	Name of the Inventor(s)	Title of the Patent	Details of the Patent

S.No	Name of the Inventor(s)	Title of the Patent	Details of the Patent
1	Dr.K.Manisekar, Prof.& Head / Mech. Dr.M.Kathiresan, Asso. Prof./Mech. B.Ganapathy Ram, Asst. Prof. / ECE K.R.Praveen Krishna M.Pravin M.Subramani A.Sakthi	Eco Friendly Peanut Candy Making Machine	Patent No.393303
2	Dr.M.Kathiresan, Asso. Prof./Mech.	Mosquitoes and Bugs Attracting, Trapping and Killing Device	Design No. 325625-001
3	Mr.R.Vijaya Kumar Assistant Professor (SG) / Mech.	Solid Waste Collecting System for Open Sewage	Design No. 285447

Research Centers

Our Department is an approved Research Centers for Anna University Chennai & Anna University Tirunelveli.

Consultancy Activities

S.No	Title of the Work	Name of the Company	Duration	Progress	Amount	Year

S.No	Title of the Work	Name of the Company	Duration	Progress	Amount	Year
1	3D modelling and preparation of drawings for MUDRA 5 X 800 MW Power Plant project	Try CAE Industrial Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Trichy.	Dec'2021 - Till Date	On going	67,680	2021-22
2	Energy and Green Auditing	V. O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi.	Jan'2022 - Feb'2022	Completed	15,000	2021-22
3	Machinery condition monitoring	KR Mills, Kovilpatti.	Jan' 2021 - Dec' 2021	Completed	1,00,000	2020-21 & 2021-22
4	3D modelling and preparation of Fabrication drawings of typical guide vane and internal Truss and typical Straight Duct for NTPC Kudgi 800 MW FGD	Try CAE Industrial Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Trichy.	Jan'2020 - Apr'2020	Completed	50,000	2019-20
5	Hot air seiling methodologies for woven sack	Venbro polymers, Erode (16.09.2017)	2017-2018	Ongoing	Rs. 25,000/-	2017-2018
6	Testing setup for Cv value for valves	Excel Hydro Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd.	2016-2017	Completed	Rs 2,10,000/-	2016-2017
7	Exhaust air wind energy recovery system for energy conservation in blower	Kayaar Exports Private Ltd., Nalatinputhur, Kovilpatti	2016-2017	Completed	Service work	2016-2017
8	Integrating a blower unit to suck dust particle from the work environment and a bending roller in the existing trimming machine.	M/s.Sri Hari Pack, Sivakasi,	2016-2017	Completed	Service Work	2016-2017
9	Grid tied Solar PV Roof Top Restaurant – 78 kWp	HOTEL AAR ROYAL PARK, Vasantha Nagar, Tirunelveli	2014-2015	Completed	Service work	2014-2015
10	Zero Electricity Bill House – 14 kWp supported by Solar PV with Battery backup to run 6 X 1.5	Valluvar Colony, Tirunelveli	2014-2015	Completed	Service work	2014-2015