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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA,

SURATHKAL, MANGALORE - 575025

Issue-I,

September

2018

Message From The Head of The Department…

We are proud in publishing our first research bulletin of the

department of Mechanical Engineering. The bulletin focuses in

showcasing our research activities to various academic, research

institutions and industries. We hope it will bring greater interaction

between various research activities around the world and improve

our outreach.Prof. Narendranath S.

The Editor’s Column…

News Letter Committee

➢ Prof. Narendranath S. – Head of the Department

➢ Prof. H. Suresh Hebbar – Head Coordinator

➢ Dr. Sathyabhama A. – Co-coordinator

➢ Dr. Hemantha Kumar – Co-coordinator

➢ Dr. Parthasarathy P. – Member

➢ Dr. Saurabh Chandraker – Member

Message From The Director…

Message From The Chairman…

I would like to congratulate the department of Mechanical Engineering inbringing out their first research bulletin. The bulletin will help in generating

awareness about the department's activities within the Institute and also in

highlighting our research capabilities to the national and international

research community.

I greatly appreciate and congratulate for the efforts taken by the

department of the Mechanical Engineering in publishing their first

research bulletin. I hope the bulletin would promulgate our research

activities to wider audience and will help in providing greater interaction

with researchers around the world.

We are very happy to bring out the first bulletin on all the research

related activities in our department. We hope this research bulletin would

reflect the research being carried out in our department in the current

trending areas of Mechanical Engineering by the students and faculty

using all the available facilities in the form of laboratories, softwares and

accessibility to refereed journals as well as the contributions from ongoing

sponsored projects in the department. We hope this information would be

inspiring and useful to the community involved in serious research

activities in field of Mechanical Engineering.Prof. H. Suresh Hebbar

Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao

Prof. K. Balaveera Reddy

Research Activities, A Glimpse…

Publication in Journals

➢ S. Arun Kumar, Y. G. Yoganath and Prasad Krishna, (2018). Machinability of Hardened Alloy

Steel using Cryogenic Machining. Materials Today Proceedings, 5, 8159-816.

➢ Carlos Garcia, Kiran Shahapurkar, Mrityunjay Doddamani, G. C. Mohan Kumar and Pavana

Prabhakar, (2018). Effect of Arctic Environment on flexural behavior of fly ash cenosphere

reinforced epoxy Syntactic Foams. Composites Part B, 151, 265-273.

➢ Sunil Waddar, Pitchaimani Jeyaraj and Mrityunjay Doddamani, (2018). Snap-through

buckling of fly ash cenosphere/epoxy syntactic foams under thermal environment. Thin

walled structures, 131, 417-427.

➢ Gajanan M. Naik, Gopal D. Gote, S. Narendranath, and S. S. Satheesh Kumar, (2018). The

impact of homogenization treatment on Microstructure Microhardness and Corrosion

behavior of wrought AZ80 magnesium alloys in 3.5wt.% NaCl solution. Materials Research

Express, 5, 086513.

➢ B. Sachin, S. Narendranath and D. Chakradhar, (2018). Experimental evaluation of diamond

burnishing for sustainable manufacturing. Materials Research Express, 5, 106514.

➢ Sachin kumar, S. Narendranath and D. Chakradhar, (2018). Process parameters optimization

for FSW of AA6061/SiC/fly ash AMCs using Taguchi technique. Emerging Materials Research

Journal, 7, 1-8.

➢ Abhinaba Roy and S. Narendranath, (2018). Impact of variation in wire electro discharge

machining responses of homologous TiNiCu alloys for smart applications: An experimental

investigation. Materials Research Express, 125701.

➢ Sthavishtha Bhopalam R., D. A. Perumal, Ajay Kumar Yadav, (2018). Computation of fluid

flow in double sided cross-shaped lid-driven cavities using Lattice Boltzmann method.

European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids, 70, 46-72.

➢ Poojary Umanath R., K. V. Gangadharan, (2018). Integer and Fractional Order-Based

Viscoelastic Constitutive Modeling to Predict the Frequency and Magnetic Field-Induced

Properties of Magnetorheological Elastomer. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 140(4),

41007.

Our thrust areas include the design of mechanical systems and equipment, fluid flow and heat

transfer analysis, manufacturing engineering and design of mechatronics systems. The

publication that we had in the last six months are as listed below.


Cont.…

➢ Anginthaya Kiran, Kuchibhatla Sai Aditya Raman, K. V. Gangadharan and Kishan Akhil, (2018).

A comparative study on the effectiveness of system parameters in monitoring pre-load loss in

bolted joints. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering,

40(8), 402.

➢ R. Sthavishtha Bhopalam, D. Arumuga Perumal and Ajay Kumar Yadav, (2018). Computation

of fluid flow in double sided cross-shaped lid-driven cavities using Lattice Boltzmann method.

European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids, 70 ,46-72.

➢ Ajay Kumar Yadav and Neeraj, (2018). Performance analysis of refrigerants R1234yf, R1234ze

and R134a in ejector based refrigeration cycle. International Journal of Air-Conditioning and

Refrigeration, 26, 1850026.

➢ C. K. Madhusudana, K. Hemantha and S. Narendranath, (2018). Fault Diagnosis of Face

Milling Tool using Decision Tree and Sound Signal. Materials Today: Proceedings,

5(2), 12035–12044.

➢ T. M. Gurubasavaraju, H. Kumar and A. Mahalingam, (2018). An approach for characterizing

twin-tube shear-mode magnetorheological damper through coupled FE and CFD analysis.

Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 40(3), 139.

➢ T. M. Gurubasavaraju, K. Hemantha and M. Arun, (2018). Performance analysis of a semi-

active suspension system using coupled CFD-FEA based non-parametric modelling of low

capacity shear mode monotube MR damper. Proceedings of Institute of Mechanical

Engineering Division, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 0954407018765899.

➢ S. C. Jambagi, A. Agarwal, N. Sarkar and P. P. Bandyopadhyay, (2018). Plasma-Sprayed Titania

and Alumina Coatings Obtained from Feedstocks Prepared by Heterocoagulation with

1 wt.% Carbon Nanotube. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 27, 2364-2372.

➢ J. J. Marattukalam, V. K. Balla, M. Das, S. Bontha, and S. K. Kalpathy, (2018). Effect of heat

treatment on microstructure, corrosion, and shape memory characteristics of laser deposited

NiTi alloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 744, 337-346.

➢ S. Waddar, J. Pitchaimani, M. Doddamani, (2018). Snap-through buckling of fly ash

cenosphere/epoxy syntactic foams under thermal environment, Thin-Walled Structures,

131, 417-427.

➢ M. P. Arunkumar, Pitchaimani Jeyaraj, K. V. Gangadharan and M. C. Leninbabu, (2018). Vibro-

acoustic response and sound transmission loss characteristics of truss core sandwich panel

filled with foam. Aerospace Science and Technology, 78, 1-11.


➢ S. Ashok, P. Jeyaraj, (2018). Static deflection and thermal stress analysis of non-uniformly

heated tapered composite laminate plates with ply drop-off. Structures, 15, 307-319.

➢ Nivish George, P. Jeyaraj, (2018). Nonuniform Heat Effects on Buckling of Laminated

Composite Beam: Experimental Investigations. International Journal of Structural Stability and

Dynamic, 18, 1850153.

➢ Nivish George, Jeyaraj Pitchaimani, S. M. Murigendrappa, (2018). Vibro-acoustic behavior of

functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced polymer nanocomposite plates. Proceedings

of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L, 232, 566-581.

➢ G. N. Kumar and G. Nagarajan. (2018). A Bayesian inference approach: estimation of heat flux

from fin for perturbed temperature data. Sadhana, 43(4), 62.

➢ M. K., H. K., P. S. Vishweshwara, N. Gnanasekaran and C. Balaji, (2018). A combined ANN-GA

and experimental based technique for the estimation of the unknown heat flux for a

conjugate heat transfer problem. Heat and Mass Transfer, 1-13.

➢ N. Gnanasekaran and S. Balaji, (2018). Inverse approach for estimating boundary properties in

a transient fin problem. Sādhanā, 43(7), 108.

➢ B. Kotresha and N. Gnanasekaran, (2018). Investigation of Mixed Convection Heat Transfer

Through Metal Foams Partially Filled in a Vertical Channel by Using Computational Fluid

Dynamics. Journal of Heat Transfer, 140(11), 112501.

➢ K. P. Lijesh, Kumar Deepak and K. V. Gangadharan, (2018). Design of magneto-rheological

brake for optimum dimension. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and

Engineering , 40(3), 161.

➢ K. Hemanth, Kumar Hemantha, and K. V. Gangadharan, (2018). Dynamic Analysis of Half Car

Model with MR Damper as Semi-Active Suspension Element. International journal of acoustics

and vibration 23(2), 138-146.

➢ Masson Rajpal Rohit, K. P. Lijesh, K. V. Gangadharan, ( 2018). Parametric Studies on Bending

Stiffness and Damping Ratio of Sandwich Structures. Additive Manufacturing, 22, 583-591.

Cont.…


• P. Shirodhkar, R. Maniyeri, “Numerical Study of Slip Flow Heat Transfer in Microchannel

Using Finite Difference Method”, International Conference on Analysis and Applied

Mathematics-ICAAM2018, National Institute of Technology Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India,

Jul 2-4, 2018.

• Gajanan M Naik, Gopal D. Gote, S. Narendranath and S. S. Satheesh Kumar, “ Microstructure

and Corrosion behavior of wrought AZ80 Mg alloys after the combined processes of ECAP

and Hot Rolling”, International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing

Applications IconAMMA-2018, IOP conf. series: Materials Science and Engineering, AMRITA

University-Bengaluru, Aug 16-18, 2018.

• B. Sachin, S. Narendranath, and D. Chakradhar, “Analysis of surface hardness and surface

roughness in diamond burnishing of 17-4 PH stainless steel”, International Conference on

Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications IconAMMA-2018, IOP conf. series:

Materials Science and Engineering, AMRITA University-Bengaluru, Aug 16-18, 2018.

• Gajanan M. Naik, S. Narendranath and S. S. Satheesh Kumar, “The Role of Processing

Temperature in Equal Channel Angular Extrusion: Microstructure Mechanical properties and

Corrosion resistance”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical

Engineering ICETME-2018, (Abstract Accepted)- Lecture Notes on Mechanical Engineering

(LNME)- Springer Book Chapter, SRIT-Ananthapuramu, Dec 21-22, 2018.

• G. Narendran, Amit Kumar, N. Gnanasekaran and D. A. Perumal, “Numerical Simulation Of

Microgap Based Bioimplants For Treatment Of Epilepsy”, Fifth International Conference on

Computational Methods for Thermal Problems, THERMACOMP2018, Indian Institute of

Science, Bangalore, INDIA, Jul 9-11, 2018.

• G. Narendran, N. Gnanasekaran and D. A. Perumal, “Experimental And Numerical

Investigation On Conjugate Effects In Deep Parallel Microchannel Using Tio2 Nanofluid For

Electronic Cooling”, Fifth International Conference on Computational Methods for Thermal

Problems, THERMACOMP2018, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, INDIA, Jul 9-11, 2018.

• K. P. Aveen, F. V. Bhajathari and S. C. Jambagi, “3D Printing & Mechanical Characterization of

Polylactic Acid and Bronze Filled Polylactic Acid Components”, IOP Conference Series:

Materials Science and Engineering , 376(1), 012042, IOP Publishing, Jun 2018.

Research Papers Presented in Conferences


Cont.…

• Avdhoot Walunj and A. Sathyabhama, “Bubble Dynamics in Pool Boiling on Rough Surface

Under Exponential Heat Supply” , 3rd Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference, TFEC,

329-337 , Nova Southeastern University, Florida, Mar 4-7, 2018.

• Rashmi P. Shetty, P. Srinivas Pai and A. Sathyabhama, “Wind power optimization: A

comparison of Meta-heuristic algorithms” International conference on Advances in

Manufacturing, Materials and Energy Engineering, IconMME 2018, IOP Conf. Series: Materials

Science and Engineering 376, 012021, MITE, Mangalore, Mar 2-3, 2018.

▪ M.C. Kiran and S. Kattimani. Investigation of free vibration characteristics for skew multiphase

magneto-electro-elastic plate. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1943, 1, 020015, NITK SURATHKAL,

Apr 20, 2018.

▪ H.C. Chetan, Subhaschandra Kattimani and S.M. Murigendrappa. Finite element modelling for

mode-I fracture behaviour of CFRP. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1943, 1, 020036,

Apr 20, 2018.

MOU Signed

➢ EATON Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India; May 2018

➢ Rambal Ltd., Chennai, India.

➢ Arya tech, Belgavi, India.

➢ Aum Techno Spray, Bangalore North Taluk, India


Ph.D. Completed

❖ Gurubasavaraju T. M., “Characterization of Magnetorheological Fluid and Monotube Damper

though Experimental and Computational Analysis”. Guides: Dr. Hemantha Kumar,

& Dr. Arun Mahalingham, May 4, 2018.

❖ M. P. Arunkumar, “Studies on vibration and acoustic response characteristics of sandwich

aerospace structures”. Guides: Dr. P. Jeyaraj, & Dr. K. V. Gangadharan, May 02, 2018.

❖ Vinyas M., “Static Behaviour of Functionally Graded Magneto-Electro-Elastic Plates and Beams

in Thermal and Hygrothermal Environment”. Guide: Dr. Subhaschandra kattimani, May 3, 2018.

❖ Harsha Kumar M K, “Inverse Techniques for the Estimation of Multiple Parameters using Steady

State Heat Transfer Experiments”. Guide: Dr. N Gnanasekaran, Jul 9, 2018.

❖ Kiran Shahapurkar, ”Experimental investigation of cenosphere epoxy syntactic foam

composites”. Guides: Dr. Mrityunjay Doddamani and Dr. G. C. Mohan Kumar. Aug 23, 2018

❖ Jayavardhana M. L., ”Experimental investigation of glass microballoon/hdpe syntactic foam

composite”. Guide: Dr. Mrityunjay Doddamani. Aug 21, 2018.

M.Tech (Research) Completed

❖ Aamir Ali Khan, “Study on the effects of different driving patterns on components of

common rail injection system”, (Industry Project; Batch: 2016-2018), Guide: Dr. Arumuga

Perumal D.

❖ Shambhu Kumar T, “An inverse approach to solve transient heat conduction problems using

Lattice Boltzmann method to estimate unknown parameters”. (Batch: 2016-2018), Guide: Dr.

Arumuga Perumal D and Dr. Ajay kumar Yadav.


Proposals Accepted / Approved by External Funding Agencies

Student activities

❖ K.V. Sandeep Moudgalya, attended an International conference on biomaterials,

bioengineering and biotheranostics (BioMET), VIT, Vellore, July 24-28, 2018.

❖ Kiran M.C., attended conference in IcDEM , NITK Surathkal, April 2018. Chetan H.C., attended

conference in IcDEM , NITK Surathkal, April 2018.

❖ Dr. Srikanth Bontha (CO-PI), “Development of Prototype of a Metal 3D Printer suitable for

Orthopaedic Implants”, DST-Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program, 59.5 Lakhs,

2 years duration.

Awards and Recognitions

❖ Dr. Arumuga Perumal D, Received Based on the reference value of "Outstanding Innovation,

Research, Special Contribution & Leadership Qualities, Achievements in the field of

Engineering Technological & Business Management Practice" Received "Innovative

Technological Research (Thermal Engineering) & Dedicated Teaching Professional Award"

from The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional-Chennai &

Innovative Scientific Research Professional - Malaysia on Mar 25, 2018.

❖ Mr. Vishal Gawai has received first prize in National conference on emerging trends in

mechanical engineering and its applications 2018, on paper titled " Design and development

of position sensor for door control pneumatic cylinder".

Guide Name: Dr. Sudhakar C Jambagi, SRM university, Chennai, Apr 16, 2018.

❖ Best paper award to Ms. Rashmi P. Shetty part time research scholar working under Dr.

Sathyabhama A., in International conference on Advances in Manufacturing, Materials and

Energy Engineering, IconMME 2018, MITE, Mangalore, Mar 2-3, 2018.


❑ Second International Conference on Polymer Composites, 2018 on Dec 14-15, 2018.

❑ Dr. Subhaschandra Kattimani, Dr. S. M. Murigendrappa, Short term course on Aero-elasticity-

fundamentals and Topics on Nonlinear Problems, Nov 12-16, 2018.

Speaker: Prof. Flavio D. Marque, an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical

Engineering at the Engineering School of São Carlos of the University of São Paulo

(EESC/USP).

❑ M. R. Doddamani and Dr. P. Jeyaraj, One week GIAN course on Dynamic Response of

Advanced Composites, December 10-14, 2018. Speaker : Prof. Nikhil Gupta, Associate

Professor, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, NY, USA.

Up-coming Events

Events Organised

❑ TEQIP-III sponsored five day workshop on Inverse

Problems and Applications, Organized by Department

of Mathematical and Computational Sciences and

Department of Mechanical Engineering, National

Institute of Technology Karanataka, Surathkal,

July 9-13, 2018.


New Laboratory Setup

Corrosion Engineering Lab (M410) (Under NRB Project Fund) Corrosion engineering lab aims

to accelerate the investigation on the effect of grain refinement on corrosion behaviour of

magnesium alloys after equal channel angular press. The ultimate mission is to support the

marine industry in the development of corrosion resistant materials.

Electrochemical corrosion Analyser (Gill-AC 1684). Equipped with graphite (auxiliary

electrode) and Saturated Calomel Electrode (Reference electrode) for materials like Al, Mg,

steel etc. Current Range: 10pA to 550mA Galvanostat Current Output: ± 10pA to 550mA

Frequency Range: 10µHz to 100 KHz Amplitude: 1 to 200mV.

Dr. Poornesh Kumar K

PhD (Inha University, S Korea)

Specialization: Solid Mechanics,

Fuel Cells and Batteries

Dr. Saurabh Chandraker

PhD (NIT Rourkela)

Specialization: Rotordynamics,

Composites, Viscoelasticity

Dr. Parthasarathy P

PhD (KIT, Germany )

Specialization: Porous Media

Heat Transfer, Solar Fuels

We Welcome Our New Faculty Members

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