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  • Prof R Saravanan

  • Professor
  • Anna University
Publications 1997 - 2024

Publications

  • 56
    Journal Articles
  • 6
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 6
    Review
  • 2
    Other
  • 22
    Projects
  • 3
  • 46

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1397 Citations
21 h-index
1182 Citations

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Expertise

Mechanical Engineering

Refrigeration, Food Preservation, Energy Conservation in Buildings, Polygeneration Systems

Personal Information

Prof R Saravanan

Male
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600025

Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Anna University

  • Assistant Professor

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Anna University

  • Lecturer

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Anna University

Qualification

  • PhD

    IIT Madras

Honours and Awards

2023

Exceptional Service Award

ISHRAE HQ - New Delhi

2022

Anna University

Distinguished Researcher Award

2016

Presidential Award of Excellence

ASHRAE

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2023

Exceptional Service Award

ISHRAE HQ - New Delhi

2022

Anna University

Distinguished Researcher Award

2016

Presidential Award of Excellence

ASHRAE

2015

Regional Service Award

ISHRAE

2014

Bry Award for Excellence in HVAC & R

BRY AIR

2013

BEST INNOVATION AWARD

Anna University

2011

Honorary Award Commercial refrigeration

Emerson CUP

2010

Excellence Award Retail & Refrigeration

Emerson CUP

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2021

Studies on critical components of cascaded absorption refrigeration system

A Ramesh, Anna University

2019

Studies on modified absorption refrigeration systems for combined power and cooling applications

G Praveenkumar, Anna University

2017

Studies on combined drying and storage of Fruits and Vegetables

R Sivakumar, Anna University

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2021

Studies on critical components of cascaded absorption refrigeration system

A Ramesh, Anna University

2019

Studies on modified absorption refrigeration systems for combined power and cooling applications

G Praveenkumar, Anna University

2017

Studies on combined drying and storage of Fruits and Vegetables

R Sivakumar, Anna University

2017

Small capacity combined absorption power and refrigeration systems using a scroll expander with different working fluid mixtures

James Muye Mwangome, URV SPAIN

2012

Reliability assessment studies on biomass cogeneration power plant

Vallem Ramesh, Anna University

2011

Studies on Vapour Absorption Heat transformer for water distillation

S Sekar, Anna University

2011

Studies on NH3-H2O based air cooled GAX absorption cooling systems

C.P JAWAHAR, Anna University

2009

Studies on Thin Layer Drying of Bagasse

B. Vijarajan, Anna University

2008

Pretreatment processes for enhanced bio- mechanization of MSW

P.K. Pratapchandran, Anna University

2008

Biomass based cooling systems for cold storage applications

N. Anbazhagan, Anna University

2007

Studies on half-effect absorption cooling system using R134a-DMAC as working fluid

S. Arivazhagan, Anna University

2002

Studies on HFC based Vapour Absorption Heat Transformer for Process Heat generation

S.N. Murugesan, Anna University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2009

ASHRAE

Member

1998

ISHRAE

Life

1994

ISHMT

Member

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2009

ASHRAE

Member

1998

ISHRAE

Life

1994

ISHMT

Member

1992

ISTE

Member

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Membership In Committees

2024

ISHRAE

Society Chair - Refrigeration

2023

ISHRAE

National Secretary

2022

Board of Studies, Anna University

Member

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2024

ISHRAE

Society Chair - Refrigeration

2023

ISHRAE

National Secretary

2022

Board of Studies, Anna University

Member

2021

Governing Council, KLN College of Engineering

Member

2021

Academic Council

Member

2014

Technical Evaluation - TASMAC

Member

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Research Projects

Testing of Absorption based Refrigeration System

Funding Agency : Karadi Dryers PVT Ltd

Low cost energy efficient green building using Nano PCM Dessicant based Passive Cooling System

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

Studies on vapour absorption heat transformer based in duplex components for water purification

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

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Testing of Absorption based Refrigeration System

Funding Agency : Karadi Dryers PVT Ltd

Low cost energy efficient green building using Nano PCM Dessicant based Passive Cooling System

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

Studies on vapour absorption heat transformer based in duplex components for water purification

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

Solar thermal Dehydration System Development

Funding Agency : M/s Hyperion Research, Mumbai

Field testing of Solar Cold Storage Systems

Funding Agency : M/s Hyperion Research, Mumbai

Simultaneous Power and cooling production using solar operated absorption refrigeration systems for cold storage applications

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

New Working Fluids based on Natural Refrigerant and Ionic Liquids for Absorption Refrigeration ā€“ NARILAR

Funding Agency : 7th EU Framework, European Commission

Development of Hybrid Solar drying systems using Sustainable Multifunctional Nano-structured Phase Change Materials

Funding Agency : UGC, GoI

Development of New Working Fluids, Components and Configurations for HP Absorption Heat Pumps

Funding Agency : Ministerio de Ciencia e InnovaciĆ³n, Spain

Development of low carbon technologies for combined cooling and drying of agricultural products

Funding Agency : UGC, GoI

Absorption Systems for Simultaneous Refrigeration & Power driven by Thermal Solar Energy or Waste Heat

Funding Agency : Ministerio de Ciencia e InnovaciĆ³n, Spain

Biogas refrigerator for urban, semi urban and rural areas

Funding Agency : MNRE, GoI

R134a-DMAC air-cooled absorption systems

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

Flow boiling heat transfer studies of an Ozone Friendly Energy Efficient HFC / HC refrigerant mixture with mineral oil as Lubricant

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

Eco-Friendly vapour absorption heat transformer for water purification

Funding Agency : UGC, GoI

Design and Development of Half- Effect Vapour Absorption Cold Storage systems using new working fluids for low potential heat sources

Funding Agency : DST, GoI

Development of Single Pressure Refrigeration System using Bio-gas as Energy Input

Funding Agency : MNRE, GoI

Design and Development of Biomass based cold storage systems for Rural Area Applications

Funding Agency : MNRE, GoI

Studies on methanol based absorption cooling systems

Funding Agency : UGC, GoI

Environmentally Benign Vapour Absorption refrigeration System using Green Hydrogen as Energy carrier

Funding Agency : DOTE, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Biomass Derived Carbonaceous Materials for reliable and sustainable energy storage

Funding Agency : DOTE, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minsters Green Fellowship Program

Funding Agency : Department of Environment, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

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