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Vita of ANNAMALAI, KALYAN Paul Pepper Professor of Mechanical Engineering
([email protected], 979-845-2562; date:2/2013)
1. NAME and ADDRESS .......................................................................................................................... 2 2. EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................................... 2 3. EMPLOYMENT and EXPERIENCE .................................................................................................... 2
3.1 Employment ................................................................................................................................... 2 3.2. Consulting experience: ................................................................................................................... 2
4. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................... 3 4.1 Graduate Advising .......................................................................................................................... 3 4.1.1 Ph D theses ( in progress and Completed) .................................................................................. 3 4.2 MS/ME ( in progress and Completed;Yellow area: interdisciplinary research) ........................... 4 2013 ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 4.2 Intermediate (senior undergraduate to graduate-German Exchange Students Advising ................. 6 4.3 Intermediate and Undergraduate Senior Thesis Advising .............................................................. 7 4.4 Theses Committee .......................................................................................................................... 7 4.5 Courses taught ...............................................................................................................................10 4.6 Teaching development ...................................................................................................................12
5. PATENTS, DISCLOSURES .................................................................................................................12 6. HONORS AND AWARDS ...................................................................................................................12 7. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES ....................................................13
7.1 Editorial Boards .............................................................................................................................13 7.2 Membership ...................................................................................................................................13 7.3 Reviewer ........................................................................................................................................14 7.4 Professional Committees ...............................................................................................................16 7.4.1 International Level (only last 10 yrs) .........................................................................................16 7.4.2 National Level ( only last 10 yrs) ..............................................................................................17 7.4.3 Regional Level ( only last 10 yrs) ..............................................................................................18 7.4.4 University Level (only 10 yrs) ...................................................................................................18 7.4.5 Department Level (only 10 yrs) .................................................................................................19
8. RESEARCH CONRACT/GRANTS (Federal/State/Industries) ............................................................20 8.1 Proposals........................................................................................................................................20 8.2 Current Projects .............................................................................................................................20 8.3 Current and Previous Projects at A&M ........................................................................................20 2.1 Previous Projects before joining A&M .......................................................................................23
9. DISSEMINATION in the form of PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS, PROCEEDINGS EDITOR,
JOURNALS, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS , RESEARCH REPORTS ..............................................23 9.1 Citation Index ................................................................................................................................23 9.2 Invited Seminar/Lectures/ Keynote Lecture/Workshop (Yellow area: interdisciplinary research)
24 9.3 Journal and Book Publications: .....................................................................................................26 9.3.1 Society Proceedings: Editor/Co-Editor ......................................................................................26 9.3.2 Books and Book Chapters ( Yellow area: interdisciplinary research) ....................................27 9.3.3 Journal Publications printed, accepted, {subject area in parenthesis} .......................................27 9.3.4 Journal Papers submitted , under review and to be submitted ..................................................33 9.3.5 Journal Papers in Preparation ....................................................................................................33 9.4 Full paper refereed Conference Proceedings and Publications .....................................................33 2012 ...........................................................................................................................................................33 9.5 Abstract reviewed Conference Publications and other non-reviewed Proceedings .......................37 9.6 Presentations Only .........................................................................................................................42 9.7 Final Research Reports ..................................................................................................................42
10. PRESS and TV REPORTS ON RESEARCH ..................................................................................44
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1. NAME and ADDRESS
KALYAN ANNAMALAI Paul Pepper Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-3123
Tel. No: (979) 845-2562 (Bus)
(979) 862-4734 (Fax)
E-mail: [email protected]
Research Webpage: http://www1.mengr.tamu.edu/REL/
Nationality: Naturalized U.S. Citizen
2. EDUCATION
Ph.D. Mech. Engg., Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA1975
MS Internal Combustion Engg. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 1968
BS Mech. Engg., University of Madras (Anna University, Guindy), Chennai, India, 1966
Pre-University: Pachaiyappa’s College, Kancheepuram (Formerly Madras University), 1961
High School: St Andrew’s High School, Arakkonam, 1960
PE License 54067 Texas, obtained in 1983 (Inactive)
3. EMPLOYMENT and EXPERIENCE
3.1 Employment
Paul Pepper Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2005- Present
ANNA University, Chennai, ADJUNCT Professor 2007
Professor, 1993-2004
Division Leader, Combustion and Thermodynamics, 1998-2000
Associate Professor, Tenured, 1987-1993
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Assistant Professor, 1981-1987
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Associate Scientist, 1978-1981
AVCO-Everett Research Laboratory, Everett, Massachusetts
Research Associate 1975-1978
Division of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI
Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.,
Graduate Research Assistant, 1974-1975
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Instructor, 1970-1974
Taught and assisted in Transport Phenomena and Thermal Systems Labs for BS students.
3.2. Consulting experience: 1. Consultant, ICI Acrylics, Tennessee, !996
2. Consultant to Fossil Energy Corporation, Laguna Niguel, California, September 1984. Consulting
on Coal Ash Rejection, Final Technical Report, and Submitted September 1984.
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4. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
4.1 Graduate Advising
4.1.1 Ph D theses ( in progress and Completed)
2013
1. Ben Lawrence, PhD (in progress) ,Cofiring of Coal and Biomass in LOW NOx burner,” Mechanical
Engineering , Texas A&M, Expected Proposed date of graduation, Sp 2013
2. Siva Thanapal , PhD (in progress), Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, Expected date of
graduation, 2014
2012
3. Chen Wei, PhD “Fixed bed counter current low temperature gasification of mesquite and juniper
biomass using air/steam as oxidizer”, PhD defended, Dec 2012.
2009
4. Nicholas Thomas Carlin, “Optimum Usage And Economic Feasibility Of Animal Manure-Based
Biomass In Combustion Systems, Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, May
2009
5. Gerardo Gordillo Ariza, “ Fixed Bed Counter Current Low Temperature Gasification Of Dairy
Biomass And Coal-Dairy Biomass Blends Using Air-Steam As Oxidizer, “Doctor Of Philosophy,
Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, May 2009.
2008
6. Oh Hyuk , “Reburning Renewable Biomass For Emissions Control And Ash Deposition Effects
Power Generation, “, Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, August 2008.
2007
7. Soyuz, Priyadarsan, “ Reburn Studies for Hg and NOX Reduction in Coal Fired Burners, “ Doctor
Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M (Posthumous PhD), Thesis not submitted but
enough publications, Dec 2007
2006
8. Madhu Babu Puchakayala , “Mercury Emission Behavior During Isolated Coal Particle Combustion,
Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, December 2006.
2003
9. Wei Gengsheng,Ph.D., “ Coal: Poultry waste Combustion Modeling,” 1999-2002, Doctor Of
Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M,
May 2003
2002
10. Thien, Ben Ph.D., “ Coal: Feedlot Biomass Bend Combustion using 100,000 BTU/hr Boiler Burner
Facility,” 1999-2002, Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, 2002.
2000
11. Sami, Muhammad,, “Numerical Modeling Of Coal-Feedlot Biomass Blend Combustion And Nox
Emissions In Swirl Burner, “ Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M
University , December 2000
12. Tillman, S, (with Caton), PhD " Lift-Off and Blow off in Gas Fired Cluster Burners," Doctor Of
Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, 2000
1996
13. Dhanabalan, S.PhD "Turbulent Combustion Simulation of Coal: biomass blends in a Swirl Burner,”
Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M,April.1996.
1995
14. Du Xiang Yang, PhD” Ignition and Combustion of a Dense Stream of Coal Particles,” Doctor Of
Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, Dec. 1995.
1992
15. Ryan, W., PhD "Group Combustion of Coal Particles," Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
, Texas A&M,June, 1992
1987
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16. Chi Daesung, PhD "Modeling for Combustion and Sulfur retention Efficiencies of Fluidized Bed
Combustors,” Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M, May 1987.
4.2 MS/ME ( in progress and Completed;Yellow area: interdisciplinary
research)
2013 17. Tiyawut Tiyawongsakul, MS 2012-2013
18. Aubrey Spear, MS (in progress) , “ Modeling of Combustion in CFB using Waste Tire
Scrubs”Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Dec 2011, In Progress
2011
19. Dustin E. Eseltine, MS , “Effect Of Using Inert And Non-Inert Gases On The Thermal Degredation
And Fuel Proerties Of Biomass In The Torrefaction And Pyrolysis Region “ Mechanical Engineering,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX joined April, 2011 , Date Of Graduation: Dec, 2011
20. Uggini HaroKrishna, MS, “Modeling The Nox Emissions In A Low Nox Burner While Fired With
Pulverized Coal And Dairy Biomass Blends, “ Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX , 2011, May 2012
2010
21. Siva Sankar Thanapal , “Gasification Of Low Ash Partially Composted Dairy Biomass With Enriched
Air Mixture,, “ Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX, December 2010.
2009
22. Patsky Oridel Gomez , “Development Of A Low Nox Burner System For Coal Fired Power Plants
Using Coal And Biomass Blends, “Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX , June 2009
2008
23. Sundar Rohit; “Analytical Model Of Steam –Pure O2/air- Carbon Reaction- FutureGen Application,”,
Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Dec 2008
24. Garg, Co-Chair with ENT Professor Alvarado “ TGA/DSC Studies”, Master Of Science, Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Sp 2008
2007
25. Bulusu, S., “Fuel Cell max work “Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX , Aug 2007
26. Ben Lawrence, Master of Science Mechanical Engineering, “Cofiring coal and dairy biomass in a
100,000 BTU/hr furnace, “Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX December 2007
27. Udayasarathy, A, “Mercury Emission Control for Coal Fired Power Plants using Coal and Biomass”
Hg Emissions from Coal and Animal wastes, “Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX, Dec. 2007
28. Giacomo Colmegna, “ Modeling Of The Reburn Process With The Use Of Feedlot Biomass As A
Reburn Fuel, “ Master Of Science Thesis, Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M University, May
2007.
2006
29. Martin , Brandon Ray, “ Pyrolysis and Ignitions Behavior of Coal, Cattle Biomass and Coal/Cattle
Biomass Blends, “Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX, Dec 2006.
30. Paul Goughnour, “NOx reduction with the use of Feedlot Biomass as Reburn Fuel, “Master Of
Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Aug. 2006.
2005
31. Adrian Gaston Maroni Veiga, MS, “Analysis and Identification of Vortices Within a Turbulent
Channel Boundary Layer Flow,” Co-chair with Hassan, Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX May 2005.
32. Hernandez, Silva., “Life Span Prediction of Biological Systems Using Entropy Generation, “ Master
Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Aug 2005
33. Lafeng Lei, Micro Combustion of premixed gas Mixtures for Photo-voltaic Applications, Master Of
Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Sp 2005
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34. Nicholas Thomas Carlin, Thermo-Chemical Conversion Of Dairy Waste Based Biomass Through
Direct Firing, Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX , December 2005
35. Vivek, Siwatch, NOx Emission in Laminar Jets, Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX ( 2005)
36. Randy Kelley, Master Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX May 2005
2004
37. Arumugam, S, MS, “Nitrogen Oxides Emission Control Through Reburning With Biomass In Coal-
Fired Power Plants” Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX Dec 2004
38. Subramanian, V, “ Modeling Combustion of Multi-component Fuel Droplets: Formulation and
Application to Transportation Fuels, “ Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX Dec. 2004
2002
39. Thangamani, Arun, MS, “ Coal and Animal Waste Gasification,” Master Of Science, Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2002
40. Priyadrasan, S “Feedlot and Litter Biomass Combustion,” Master Of Science, Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Graduated Dec 2002
2001
41. Chen, J, “ Coal: manure blend Combustion, “,Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX , 2001
1999
42. Ben Thien, “ Coal: Manure Blend Combustion, “Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX 1999 ( converted into PhD directly)
1998 43. Tootle David (with O’Neal), “Evaluation of the performance and emissions of a gas-fired engine-
driven heat pump" Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX , June 1998.
44. Bhadra Tanmoy, "" A study of Ignition and Combustion Characteristics of Isolated Coal-water Slurry
Drop using Digital Image processing technique, " Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX, June 1998
1994
45. Pablo Rodriguez, “The Effect of Drying on the Heating value of Biomass fuels, “Aug. 1994.
1993
46. Frazitta, S., " Performance of a Small Scale Boiler Burner in the Firing of Fuel Blends, “Master Of
Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Dec. 93
47. Abram, Michele, (Co-Chair with Prof. Claridge), " Investigations in cool Thermal Storage: Storage
Process Optimization and Glycol Sensible Storage Management” Master Of Science, Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Aug. 1993.
48. Gopalakrishnan, C., "Digital Image Processing of Coal Stream Combustion,” Master Of Science,
Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Dec. 1993.
1992
49. Kharbat Esam, "Digital Image Processing Applications in the Ignition and Combustion of Char/Coal,"
Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, December
1992.
1991
50. Anand, V., "Group Effects on Fuel NOx Emissions from Coal," Master Of Science, Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, August 1991
1989
51. Ruiz, Miguel, "Experimental Studies on Group Ignition of Coal Particles," Master Of Science,
Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, December 1989.
1988
52. Ryan, W., "Group Pyrolysis Ignition and Combustion of a Spherical Cloud of Coal Particles," Master
Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX , December 1988.
53. Dahdah, Tarek, "Experimental Studies on the Group Combustion of Coal Char Particles," Master Of
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Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX , mMay 1988.
54. Ramalingam, Suresh, "Group Ignition and Combustion of a loud of Char Particles under Transient
Conditions," Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX , May 1988.
1985
55. Ibrahim, T.M., "Direct Combustion of Manure in a Fluidized Bed Unit," Master Of Science,
Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, December 1985
1984
56. Madan, A., "Experimental Study of Fluidized Bed Combustion of Feedlot Manure," Master Of
Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, December 1984.
57. Park, J., “Energy Conversion from Cattle manure,” Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX , May 1984.
Masters (not Completed)
58. Vasquez, Pile Ignition and Flammability, Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX, submitted thesis Dec 2004 but must leave for Mexico; not
completed due to re-admission problem..
59. Doan Tuan, Fouling Studies in Water Tubes with high ash Fuels, Master Of Science, Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2005) submitted incomplete thesis ; but not
completed
60. Scott Carroll, “ NOx and SOx Studies in Fuel ashes,” Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2000 (not completed)
61. Ananthakrishnan, " NOx Formation and destruction," , 1997-98 Master Of Science, Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (dropped out due to grade point problems)
4.2 Intermediate (senior undergraduate to graduate-German Exchange Students
Advising
1. Lukas Hoffmann, “Pyrolysis and Ignition Studies of Coal and Biomass Blends using TGA and
FTIR,” Dec 2011, German Exchange Student fro Univ of Bochum
2. Mallery, NSF Undergraduate Student in Coal abd Biomass Lab, Summer 2011
3. Shana Timmons, Senior Thesis, “Results of Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Sieve
Analyses for Coal, biomass and Mixture, “ Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M University ,
Dec 15, 2009
4. Gordillo, MEEN 685 Thermochemical and Bilogical Conversion of Soil wastes, 2008
5. Daniel Brubaker, Senior Thesis, “Effects of Cofiring Coal and Dairy Biomass and Staging Air on
Combustion Gas Emissions, Mechanical Engineering , “Texas A&M University, Dec 15, 2009
6. Björn Altenburg, “Staged Combustion Of Coal-Biomass Blends To Reduce Emissions,
“Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, Dec. 15 2009.Germasn
Exchange Student
7. Stefan Rickelt Gereman Excvhange student , “Reburn Mod for NOc reduction,” MEEN 685
2003
8. Andreas Jaeger, Sorption Of Elemental Mercury By Chlorinated Carbons Made of Dairy Biomass,
Fa08
9. Stefan Rickelt, German Exchange student 2003
10. Andreas Jaeger, Sorption Of Elemental Mercury By Chlorinated Carbons Made of Dairy Biomass,
Fa08
11. Christopher Rynio,” Impact Of Co-Firing Coal/Biomass Blends On Elemental Mercury
Emission,” Fa. 08
12. Witold Andreas Arnold, “Impact of Reburning Coal: Biomass Blends on Elemental Mercury
Emission, MEEN 685, Fa. 08
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4.3 Intermediate and Undergraduate Senior Thesis Advising 13. Rubaker Daniel Low ox Burner, 2009
14. Timmons Shana L. Thermogravimetric Analyses, 2009
15. Alikah Cyril, Sp 2008, MEEN485 Honors
16. Chris, German Student Sp 2007
17. Nathan, ” Hg Reactor and Fuel Feeding System,” Engineering Scholar Program, Fa., 2005 and
Sp 2006; Advisor
18. Ms Kristin , Summer USRG Program, 2004: student :
19. Harahap Indri, MEEN 485 , Sp. 00
20. McNicholls (Su 1997)
21. Hendrasakti, J. (Fall 96 and Spring 97)
22. Walker, R.
23. Adams, P.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Marcel Bartz, Report: Modifications on a Low NOx Burner and preparation for firing with coal/biomass
blends, Sp 09
Hendrik Stockhofe, Modification of a Low NOx Burner and TGA/DTA of the fuels used
Robin Barth, Improvement of a Low NOx Burner and Preparatory Calculations for Experiments, Sp 09
Determining the Impact of Co-Firing Coal/Biomass Blends On the NOx Emissions, Sp 09
4.4 Theses Committee
International
PhD. Annamalai University, 3/ 2011
PhD , SRM University, 2010
PhD VelloreInstitute of Technology, 2009
PhD. Annamalai University, Oct 2008
PhD , IIT Chennai Sep 2008
PhD, National Inst of Technology, Tiruchi, 2007
PhD, IIT Chennai, 2008
PhD, Anna University, 2006
PhD, Coimbatore Inst of Tech., Jan. 2006
PhD, Annamalai University, June 2005
PhD , Coimbatiore Inst of Technology, 2005
Ph.D. Bharathidasan University, Regional Engineering College, 2005
Ph. D, Anna University, 2001 (Selvaraju)
Ph. D, Anna University, 2000
Ph D Royal Inst of Technology, Site visit (1999)
Ph.D.: Indian Inst. of Sc. (1998)
Ph.D.: IIT Madras (1994?)
Ph.D.: IIT Madras (2000)
Served as PhD Thesis opponent; attended Defense at Royal Inst of Tech., Stockholm, Nov 1999
Internal (A&M) Committee
Name Date
Hong-Chan . Wei - PHD in NUEN 9/22/ 11
Jiwon . Yu - PHD in MEEN 8/2/2011
Wenjiang . Xu - PHD in AERO 8/1/2011
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Nfn . Roma Fatima - PHD in MEEN 6/20/2011
Aaron . Markwardt - MS in NUEN 5/30/2011
Yuan . Di - MS in NUEN 4/30/2011
Angelo . Frisani - PHD in NUEN 4/30/2011
Michael C. Krejci - MS in MEEN 4/30/2011
Saya . Lee - PHD in NUEN 4/30/2011
Corey Anthony . Frazier - PHD in MEEN 1/28/2011
John . Pemelton - MS in MEEN 1/28/2011
Asmaa Sadek . Kassab - PHD in MEEN 12/1/2010
Aubrey Alvin . Spear IV - MS in MEEN 12/1/2010
Nathaniel O. Salpeter - PHD in MEEN 8/25/2010
Worasit . Kanjanakijkasem - PHD in MEEN 8/23/2010
Abdul R. Khan - MS in NUEN 8/23/2010
Donghoon . Kim - MS in NUEN 8/23/2010
Sreekar . Parimi - MS in MEEN 8/23/2010
Yeontack . Ryu - PHD in MEEN 5/26/2010
Carlos Eduardo . Estrada Perez - PHD in MEEN 5/15/2010
Hari Krishna . Uggini - MS in MEEN 5/15/2010
Jessica Lauren . Hartley - MS in MEEN 5/3/2010
Gautam Sandesh . Savant - MS in MEEN 5/3/2010
Dustin E. Eseltine - MS in MEEN 4/23/2010
Naitik Jayant . Mehta Mr. - MS in MEEN 4/23/2010
Wei . Chen - PHD in MEEN 4/1/2010
Hyungseok . Nam - MS in MEEN 4/1/2010
Changwoo . Kang - MS in NUEN 8/6/2009
Chan Hyun . Park - MS in MEEN 8/6/2009
Luigi . Capone - PHD in NUEN 4/30/2009
Siva Sankar . Thanapal - MS in MEEN 4/30/2009
Brandon Michael . Rotavera - MS in MEEN 4/17/2009
Nathaniel O. Salpeter - MS in MEEN 4/17/2009
Noushin . Amini - PHD in MEEN 1/11/2009
Carlos Arturo . Gomez Elizondo - PHD in MEEN 1/11/2009
Christopher Joseph Erik . Aul - MS in MEEN 1/6/2009
Alexander Bertram B. Barrett - MS in MEEN 10/30/2008
Tetsu . Nakamura - MS in AERO 10/17/2008
Jaap . De Vries - PHD in MEEN 6/4/2008
Jongchurl . Kim - MS in MEEN 5/8/2008
Carlos E. Estrada Perez - MS in MEEN 4/6/2008
Benjamin Daniel . Lawrence - PHD in MEEN 3/19/2008
Rohit . Sundar - MS in MEEN 11/21/2007
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Richa . Paliwal - MS in MEEN 10/23/2007
Patsky Oridel . Gomez - MS in MEEN 10/9/2007
Rebecca C. Jaschke - MS in MEEN 6/5/2007
Shin Kyu . Kang - PHD in NUEN 5/22/2007
Nicholas Thomas T. Carlin - PHD in MEEN 5/2/2007
Benjamin Nathan . Cohen - MS in AERO 3/2/2007
Sharan Ram . Sriraman - MS in MEEN 7/27/2006
Name Initial Degree Dept Chair Date
Kawatsuji Y MS Aerospace Engg. Kinra
Nuclear Engg.
2006
Hasan
Wong W.K
Chem. Engg. Oh Hyukjin MS
Caton 2004
Yu Huidan
PhD aerospace Girimaji 2004
Ling Zhen
MS NUEN Hasan 2004
Villarreal M. MS MEEN Caton 2004
Veiga A G M
NUEN Hassan 2004
Cochemie F.G.
MS Hassan 2004
Wu Jianfan PhD MEEN Yagoobi 2001
Neerali Desai
ME MEEN Heffington 2001
Roy Sukesh
PhD MEEN Lucht Mar-02
Santi Namchuanchai
CHEN Bukur
Brasamian H R.
NUEN Hassan 5/9/200
Sridhar Hari
MS NUEN Hassan 10/27/99
Aleksey Rezvyi
NUEN Hassan
Mohsin Reza
MS NUEN Hassan 2002
Blackwlder J. GCR D L.
PhD - GCR: Architecture
Sp 2000
Xiang Yang
PhD MEEN O’Neal 2000
Terekhine Y.
MS Parish 7/13/99
Fu Chun
3/20/2000
Troshko A. Ph.D. NUEN Hassan 5/11/200
0
Baek K H Ph.D. student MEEN Caton 2000
Mr. A.O. Adewusi
MS thesis MEEN S. Lau 1999
Mr. Teong
Ph.D. MEEN “ O’Neal
Mr. Yang J. Ph.D. MEEN O’Neal Sung-Won Moon
MEEN S. C. Lau Oct. 21
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Yoon
Ph.D.
S C Lau Summ99
Rajesh Adhiratnam
MS MEEN Kihm Sp. 1999
Jooned
Hendrarsakti
MS MEEN
M.J. Andrews
May 1999
Jefferson Witz
MS
Seyed yagoobi 2/99
Deborah Cardinal
GCR- History
1998
Haran Sridhar
MS NUEN. Eng. Hassan 1998
Moscalau
Ph.D. Nuclear Eng. Hassan 1998
Chintada
MS MEEN Anand
Sep 23.1998
Jamison
M. Eng. MEEN Fletcher
Aug 14,1998
Moon S.W.
MS MEEN Lau 1998
Yoon Churl
Ph.D. MEEN Lau 1998
Park
Ph.D. MEEN Lau 1997
Mark Honea
MS Aerospace Kinra
Aerospace
Sherry Ye
MS Chem. Eng.
Dec 1997
Park
PhD Chair: Lau
1997
4.5 Courses taught
Graduate Courses
MEEN 615, Advanced Thermodynamics , Fa 2011
MEEN 631 Micro-scale Thermodynamics, sp 2010
MEEN 615 Advanced Thermodynamics, MEEN 627 Conduction, MEEN 633 Combustion Science and
Engineering, MEEN 681 Seminar, MEEN 685 Directed Studies, and MEEN 691 Research. Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Taught:
ENGR 212 Conservation Principles in Thermal Sciences, MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics (also
taught as MEEN 327 Thermodynamics I), MEEN 328 Thermodynamics II, MEEN 344 Fluid Mechanics,
MEEN 404 Engineering Laboratory, MEEN 421 Thermo-Fluids Analysis And Design, MEEN 415
Combustion, Fundamentals MEEN 461 Heat Transfer, MEEN 485 Directed Studies, MEEN 415
Combustion Fundamentals, MEEN 485H Directed Studies
Graduate
MEEN 615-600
Classical Thermo
Fa 11 34( cap 44)
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MEEN 615-600
Classical Thermo
Sp 12 12
MEEN 615-600
Classical Thermo
Fa 12
German Exchange Student: Sp 2012: Arne Pöstges, “Iinfluence on NOx emissions conducted in a Low
NOx Burner while fired with pulverized coal and Sorghum biomass blends,” Texas A&M University,
Spring 2012
Undergraduate
MEEN 315-502
Thermo Fluid Anal and design
Sp 11 95 ( cap 95)
MEEN 315-505
Thermo Fluid Anal and design
Sp 11 97( cap 105)
MEEN-491 Su 11 ( Malery)* 1 ( Honor Stud)
B. UNDERGRADUATE
MEEN 421-501
Thermo Fluid Anal and design
Sp 12 40
MEEN 315-505
Thermo Fluid Anal and design
Sp 1 97( cap 105)
MEEN-491 Su 11 ( Malery)* 1 ( Honor Stud)
Undergrdauate Research Advsiing:
Summer 2012:, THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS OF DAIRY BIOMASS AND POWDER RIVER
BASIN COAL Luis Guillermo Martinez Hempel, NSF Under-graduate (REU) Support -Undergraduate
Student from University of Texas at Brownsville Majoring in Bioengineering, Report submitted , June 26,
2012- August 3, 2012
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4.6 Teaching development
a) Debra Fowler of the A&M Center for Teaching Excellence on Learning Outcomes
Attended workshop : Jan 11, 2007
b) Attended Center for Teach excellence “ The Course Cycle and How students learn? “,
Debra Fowler (Ga Tech) , Nov 15, 2006
c) Developed and Placed Thermo-Lab Software for use by Students in MEEN 615 , MEEN
421
d) International education ,FIPSE Workshop, May 31-June 1,2001
e) Attended Lehman lecture Teaching Workshop by Richard M Felled and Rebecca Brent,
Jan 30-31, 1997.
f) Developed Software on Thermodynamic Properties of Single Component/Multi-
component, Combustion Systems
g) Obtained Center for Teaching Excellence Grant for research, "Effect of Group Study on
Students' Performance," 1988
h) Fully Typed Class Notes for Thermo II(MEEN 328),and Advanced Thermo (MEEN 615)
i) Review/Help Sessions for EIT Exam: Thermodynamics: Spring 1996, Fall 1996
(9/30/96) EIT Exam Classes, 1994, 1995
5. PATENTS, DISCLOSURES
1. Provisional Patent on “ Reburn Injection System And Optimization With Animal Waste
Based Biomass Fuels (Anb) For NOx Reduction In Power Plants” by Kalyan Annamalai,
John M. Sweeten, AgriLife Mark Freeman, NETL-DOE, filed with US Patent Office;
also Disclosure of Invention # 02-TAMUS Disclosure # 1997, 2003 ; files for US
patent in 2009 2. US patent Application For United States Patent “ A Method for the Production of
Thermally Advanced Feedlot Biomass (TAFB) for Use as Fuel,” by John M. Sweeten,
Kalyan Annamalai, Mark Freeman (DOE) under review by US patent office , Fa09;
Disclosure of Invention # 03-TAMUS Disclosure # 1995, 2003
3. US Patent # 6,973,883; 12/13/ 2005- A Reburn System with Feedlot Biomass for
Maximum NOx Reduction in Power Plants with issued patent #6,973,883), Annamalai
and Sweeten; Disclosure of Invention # 01- TAMUS Disclosure # 1726, 2002
4. Disclosure of Invention # 04-TAMUS Disclosure # 2300, 2005 - Hg Reduction in Coal
Fired Plants Using Trace Amounts of Animal Waste Derived Biomass Fuels (AWDBF)
5. THERMOLAB-1 Software, Copy righted, March 2001; supplied free with book. Placed
at the web site www.CRCpress.com, Aug. 2001
6. HONORS AND AWARDS
International:
1. QMDI (Qatar MICE Development Institute), A Qatar Foundation Joint Venture-Qatar
International Carbon Forum- Invitee, 2010
2. Distinguished Seminar Series at Mech. Engg., Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, Feb 20,
2009
3. Nominated to Innovation Award article in Fuel Journal, invited to submit proposal with
copies of publications for The Scientific Secretariat of the Eni (Innovation) Award
(Milano, Italy) in the area of renewable/green energy. The selection committee includes
Nobel Laureates. Application filed on 10/30/08.
4. Received Bharat Gaurav Award in recognition of Contribution to Education by Non-
resident Indians by INDIA INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY, New Delhi,
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India on Global Friendship day, Jan 2, 2009’ award signed by Sheila Dikshit, Chief
Minister of Delhi ( equivalent to Governor in USA)
National Level
5. Highly Cited Researcher (top 1 % within the field according to Essential Science
Indicators) on “ Co-Firing of Coal and Biomass Fuels,” since 2000 as of
2005;http:/isiknowldge.com ( now stands at 38 on this article as of Jan 2006)
6. ASME J of Heat Transfer Outstanding Reviewer Award, presented at ASME
Conference, Nov. 5-11, 2005
7. ETCE 2000 Frank Walk Service award, ASME Petroleum Division, 2000
8. 75 th Anniversary Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, ASME- Petroleum Division,
1998-99
9. Award -ASME ASIA 97, Singapore for serving as Symp. Chair.
10. Service award -Symposium Chair on Emerging Energy Technology, 1997
11. ASME Fellow, 1997
College Level 12. 2002-2003 Ruth and William Neely’92/Dow Chemical Faculty Fellow
13. TEES Senior Research Fellow award, 1993-94, College of Engineering.
14. TEES Research Fellow award, 1992-93, College of Engineering.
15. TEES Research Fellow Award, 1990-91, College of Engineering.
Second Prize Award for UG student (NSF REU program) : THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS OF
DAIRY BIOMASS AND POWDER RIVER BASIN COAL Luis Guillermo Martinez Hempel, NSF
Under-graduate (REU) Support -Undergraduate Student from University of Texas at Brownsville
Majoring in Bioengineering, Report submitted , June 26, 2012- August 3, 2012
Department Level
16. Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching, 2012, Mechanical Engineering
17. Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching, 1995, Mechanical Engineering.
Others
18. Elected to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1991.
19. Listed in the Directory of Distinguished Americans, American Biographical Institute,
1984-85.
20. Listed in Forensic Services Directory as a Fire Expert.
21. Listed in the Who's Who in Fluids and Flow Engineering, www.eFluids.com
7. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES
7.1 Editorial Boards
1) Journal of Human Thermodynamics, 2012
2) Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems, Online Journal, http://www.scirp.org/journal/jsbs/
3) J of Advances in Automobile engineering, 2011, http://www.omicsonline.org/special-features.php
4) International Journal of Green Energy, Editor: Xianguo Li, Univ. of Waterloo (2005-Current)
5) Assoc. Editor, ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbine and Power (2007- 2013)
6) J of Combustion (2009- current)
7) Advisory editorial board of the book series “Sustainable Energy Developments” : CRC Press
(A.A. Balkema/Francis & Taylor Group) covers all aspects of sustainable energy and climate
change issues in an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary way.,
http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/books/series/multiphysics_modeling_MUMO/
8) Progress in Energy Combustion Science, (Year 2005)
7.2 Membership
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME “Life Member” since 2012 ( Dues exempt since I am a member for more than 35 years)
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American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Combustion Institute
American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) # 403914296
Editorial Boards
7.3 Reviewer
2012
Journals :
Fuel Journal-2012, J Renewable Energy-2012 , J Biomass and Energy, 8/12 , Paper JBB-D-12-00604 ,
Understanding Energy budget of fuelwood harvesting pattern along the altitudinal gradient in Garhwal
Himalaya
Fuel 7/12, 2 articles
Fuel Process : 3/12,
Comb Symp : 2 papers, Feb 2012
Conferences:
ASME-NHTC conf 2012: 4 papers
ASME turbo papers 2012 : 3
2011:
Journals :
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Science,10/11
Energy 11/11
ASME journal of Engg Gas Turbines and Power, 10/11
J of Biomass and Energy, 9/11
Energy and fuels, 7/11
Fuel Procesing 6/11
2010
Journals :
Combustion Theory and Modeling, 12/12/10
Energy and Fuels: 11/10
ASME-JSME 10/10/10- 3papers
Experimental systems, 4/10
Fuel 10/12/10
CTM 3/31/10
IHTC 4/10 on Kilns and Pyroscribber-Petroleum Coke
Applied energy 4/10 on Cofiring
CST: April 10 on Emulsion
Int. Symp. On Combustion: Reviewed 5 papers on Coal and Biomass, Feb 2010
2009
IGTP: Nov 2009
Energy and Fuels, Sep 2009
Environ sc and tech, Sep 2009
J of Energy, 2009
J of applied Energy, Aug. 2009
J of Waste management, March 2009; JERT 3/09; IGTP 3/09; 9/09
Energy, 5/09, Comb sc and Tech 2/2009; Energy 2/2009; Energy and Fuels 2/2009; J heat Tr. 2/2009;
European J , 3/2009
2008
Energy 12/2008; 10/2008; Energy and Fuel, 10/2008 and 8/2008; 2/2008; J Applied Energy 6/2008, J
Engg. Gas Turbines and Power, Sep 2008; J of renewable Energy 12/2008; Journal of the Air & Waste
Management Association (Dec 2008).Comb sc and tech 5/2008; 4/2008; Journal Heat transfer 8/2008
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2007
J Gas Turbines and Power (3/2007); Int. J of Green energy, 10/07 J. of fuel, 10/07
Thermo Chemic Acta 11/2007
2006
JHT 2006 (Sep), JHT 2006 (Oct), JHT (Nov 2006), Powder Tech (2006), Fuel, June 2006 (2 Reviews)
ACS: Reviewer, 2/06; CTM: Comb Theory and Modeling; two Reviews; Aug 2006; Int. Symp. on
Combustion, 1/06; Book Chapter Review "Transport Phenomena in Fires." Prog. Int. Heat Tr., 2006
2005 and earlier
Fuel, 2005, Int. J heat and MassTransfer, 12/2005
Int. J of Hydrogen Energy, 7/2005, JHT, Jan 2005
ASME J Gas Turbines and Power, 6/2005; Bio-Resource Technology, an EU Journal, 3/52005; J of Global
Energy Issues, June 2005; Comp Method I Engg. Sc and Mechanics, 2/2005
Journals: J of Heat Transfer May 2004, J. Bio-resource Technology, Dec2004, J of Environmental
Management, 7/04 , Int. J of Power and energy, 5/04, Fuel 2/04
Computational theory and Modeling, 2/04
Fuel 12/03, J. of Fuel, Oct 2003, J. of Heat Tr., Sept 2003, J. of Heat tr., Oct 2003,
ASME J. of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power (8/2003), ASME J of Fluids Engineering (2003), Int.
J. of Computational Engineering Science (9/2003, 1 article), Combustion Theory and Modeling (4/2003)
Combustion Theory and Modeling, (6/03), J. of Fluids Engineering, (6/03), Comb. Sc and Technology,
(2003), J.of Air and Waste Management association, (2003)
Fuel, (2002), Combustion and Flame, (2002), AIAA Journal (1), 2002, J.Engg. Gas Turbine and Power,
2002 (1), International Symposium on Combustion, 2002, 2 papers, Jan 2002, Journal of Heat Transfer
Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 1/01
AIAA, 12/00, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbine and Power, 8/00, Journal of Engineering Materials
and Technology, 5/00
1, AIAA, 11/99; 1, CST, 11/99; 1, CST, 10/99; 1, ASME J. of Energy Resources, 4/99; 1, CST, March, /99
1, Energy, 11/98; 3 J.Heat Transfer., 7/98, 11/98; 2 J. Energy Resources and Technology, 7/98, 9/98; 1,
Combustion Science and Technology, 1998, 2/98; 1, Combustion and Flame, 6/98; 1, Powder Technology,
7/98; 2, 27 th symposium on Combustion, 2/98
1, J.Heat Tr. 11/97; 1, J. of Multiphase flow, 12/97; 1, Comb Sc. and tech., 9/97
1, J. of Atomization and Sprays, 12/96; 2, Combustion and Flame 2/96, 5/96; 1, J.Energy Res. Tech. 3/96;
1, Comb. Sc. and tech., 3/96; 26 th symposium on Combustion, Italy, 3/9; 1, J.Energy Res. and Tech., 2/96,
3, Symp. On Combustion, 2/96; 1, Atomization and Sprays, 1/96,
3, Atomization and Sprays, 4/95, 9/95, 10/95; 1, Combustion and Flame, 10/95; 1, Combustion Science and
Tech., 9/95; 1, Int. J. of Energy Res. 3/95; 1, 25 th Symposium, 1/94; 1, Int. J. of Heat Mass Tr. 9/94; 1,
Comb. Sc. and Tech. 9/94;
1, Advances in Chemistry Series of American Chemical Society; 1, Journal of Ind. Process Design and
Development; 1, Journal of the Science of the Total Environment; 1, Fuel, a Journal of Fuel Science; 1,
Journal of Heat Transfer; 1, Combustion Science and Technology; I, international Journal of Heat and Mass
Transfer; 1, Combustion Science and Technology; 1, AIAA Journal; 1, International Journal for Numerical
Methods in Engineering; 1, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, American Chem. Society; 1,
Combustion and Flame; 1, Atomization and Sprays, September; 1, International Journal of Energy
Research; 1, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science
Government Agencies/societies/Universities
2012
1. NSF Panel , Nov 2, 2012, Combustion Engines-Heat Transfer- P130286
2010
2. Member of 3 member Biomass ( subject Expertise) panel for Kansas Bioscience
Authority Eminent Scholar Funding Panel, Oct 2010, $ 500 Honorarium
3. Member of 3 member Biomass ( subject Expertise) panel for Kansas Bioscience
Authority Eminent Scholar Funding Panel, June 2010, $ 1500 Honorarium
2009
4. Univ. Wisconsin Milwaukee, RGI ( research Grants innovation), 2009
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5. NRC, Canada,, Green Energy, Strategic Projects, Proposal panel, Aug 2009
2008
6. CDRF Proposal Review, Sep 2008 CRDF: Proposal 16345, “Review of Development and
Application of Plasma Coal Reformer for Syn-gas Clean Production,” Cooperative Grant
Programs, US Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)
2003 and earlier
7. NSF (2003)
8. EISG Proposal Review (Energy Innovation Small grant Program), Ca. 3/02,12/02;
American Chemical Society, Proposal review, Dec 2001-Jan 2002
9. EISG Proposal Review (Energy/ Innovation Small grant Program), Ca. 3/2001 ; DOE-
University Coal research Review panel, 3/2001
10. International Science and Technology Center,(ISTC) , USA Civilian research
Development Foundation, US Dept of State Office, 8/00; EISG Proposal Review
(Energy Innovation Small grant Program), Ca. 2000 ; DOE- University Coal research
Review panel, 2/2000
11. Western Regional Biomass Program (Regional Program of US- DOE), Member of
Proposal Review Panel, 3/98
12. NSF Proposal on " Group Combustion," 97, 3/96, NSF 4/95, NSF 7/94,9/78
13. DOE-PETC Manuscript Review, 5/92
14. NSF-EPSCoR Panel, 1991; NSF proposal review, 4/91
15. Served as a member of 4-member DOE Combustion Review panel in selecting the
proposal(s) for Grant Awards Combustion, March 21-22, 1991.
16. Served as a member of 6-member National Science Foundation (NSF) panel for NSF
Center Site Review, BYU and Univ. of Utah, March 4-6, 1991.
17. National Science Foundation Science - Coal Research Center, 6-Member Site Review
Team, March 8-9, 1990.
18. DOE-PETC Reviewer for internal papers, 12/89
19. State of Kentucky, EPSCOR Committee (submitting to NSF-EPSCOR program), $1.1
million.
20. Member, National Science Foundation/EPScOR Panel, EPScOR Program, 7/91 (Program
to Enhance Research Opportunities in Selected States to compete for Federal Research
Funds)
21. Member of DOE Proposals Review Team in 1988: DOE Pittsburgh. March 24- 25, 1988
7.4 Professional Committees
7.4.1 International Level (only last 10 yrs)
2012
1. ASME-Turbo Vice Chair Coal and Biomass Committee , start: July 1-2012
2. Point of Contact (POC) for Coal , biomass and Alternate Energy (CBAF) Turbo 2011,
2012- Copenhagen
3. Session Organizer , Coal , biomass and Alternate Energy (CBAF) Turbo 2011, 2012-
Copenhagen
2011
4. Track Program Director, 2011 ICAE 2011 - International Conference on Applied Energy,
Perugia Centro Congressi, Perugia, Italy, May 16, 2011 – May 18, 2011
2010
5. Invitee to “Doha Carbon and Energy Forum,” Nov. 8-10, 2010, Doha, Qatar. Subject :
Alternative energy , One of 50 specialists world wide
6. Qatar Campus MEEN FA-SC Committee: 2009-2010 rolling contract.
7. Texas A&M Qatar , MEEN Promotion and Rolling contract review committee, 2009-
2010
8. International Advisory Committee of Nausivios Chora, Greece, 2010
2009
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9. Technical Adv Committee, ICICE-2009 Conference, Three days International
Conference on Internal Combustion Engines (ICICE-2009) in January second week at
National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India
2008
10. Promotion Examiner, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 2008
11. International Technical Committee: SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
on“Resource Utilization and Intelligent Systems” INCRUIS–2008 , January 3-5, 2008
http://kongu.ac.in/incruis2k8/advisory.htm
2007
12. Chair Biomass Session, ASME Turbo 2007, Montreal Canada
13. Co-chair Gasifaction Panel session at Montreal
14. International Scientific and Advisory Committee: International Green energy Conference,
June 18-20, 2007 , Västerås, Sweden [www.igec.info]
2005 and earlier
15. Session Chair, Indian Combustion Institute Conference, Annamalai University, India,
Dec 21-23, 2005.
16. Session Chair, International Green Energy Conference, Univ. of Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada, June 12-16, 2005.
17. International Scientific and Advisory Committee: International Green energy Conference,
Waterloo, Canada, June 12-16, 2005
18. Member,31st International Combustion Symposium Publication Committee, USA, 2004
19. Session chair, 6 th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, Kalpakkam, TN,
India, Jan 5-7, 2003.
20. Member, International Combustion Symposium Publication Committee, Japan, 2002
21. Member, International Combustion Symposium Publication Committee, Scotland, UK,
2000
22. Faculty Opponent PhD Thesis (Gemachu Bitima, Advisor: Wlodimierez Blasiak), Royal
inst. of Tech., Sweden; visited and participated. Nov 22-28, 1999
23. Member of International Advisory Committee of the 2nd
Conf. on “ Process Integration,
Modeling and Optimization of Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction," 1999, May 31-
June 2, Budapest, Hungary
24. Member of International Advisory Committee of the 1st Conf. on “ Process Integration,
Modeling and Optimization of Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction," 1998, Prague
25. Technical Program Representative-Petrol Div., ASME-Asia Congress, Singapore
Convention center, Sep 30-Oct2, 1997
7.4.2 National Level ( only last 10 yrs)
2012
1. Chair 2 sessions , July 2012
2. Session Organizer for ASME Conference on Coal , biomass and Alternate Energy
(CBAF), NHTC 2012 PuertoRico
2011
3. ASME-JSME Hawaii Mar 13-17, 2011, Session Organizer; Co-organizer,
2009
4. Proposal Review Committee for State of Wisconsin ( UWM)-2009
5. ASME-IMECE- Session Co-Chair, Nov 13-19, 2009
2008
6. ASME-IMECE Session Chair and organizer, Fall 2008 at Boston
2007
7. Session Chair IGTP, ASME-NHTC 2007
2006
8. Session Chair IGTP, ASME-IMECE Chicago 2006
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9. Session Chair . CSS/CI, 2006
2004 and earlier
10. Federal Review panel, US Department of Agriculture, Washington DC, May 16-21,
2004, Review 21 proposals and discussed 140 proposals
11. Texas Renewable Industries association, 2002-present
12. Comb. Symposia, ASME New Orleans Conference, Nov. 2002
13. ASME/NHTC Symposium Chair a session and Co-Chair,June9-11,2001
14. Session Chair, Central States Section of the Combustion Institute, April 16,17, 2000
ASME-Energy Week Symposium Chair
15. ETCE Session Chairs, 1 session 2/00
16. ASME, Nashville, IMECE, Session Chairs, 2 session, 11/99
17. ASME/ETCE, Emerging Energy Tech., Session Chair, 2/1999
18. ASME- Petroleum Division, Emerging Energy Technology Committee Chair, 1999
19. Symposium Chair, ASME-Hawaii, Renewable energy Symposium, April 11-14, 1999
20. Chair, Fuel Cells session, Emerging Energy Technology Symposium, Energy Week,
ASME International, Feb 2-4, 1998
21. Symposium Chair, ASME-K11 Combustion Symposium, Dallas, TX, Nov. 16-21,1997
22. Symposium Co-Chair, ASME-K8 and K11, Sprays Symposium, Dallas, TX, Nov. 16-
21,1997
23. Chairman, Combustion session, NHTC, Houston, TX
7.4.3 Regional Level ( only last 10 yrs)
24. Member, Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, 4/2000 -2003 (?)
25. Judge, 2002, Brazos Valley Regional Science fair
26. Judge, 1997, Brazos Valley Regional Science fair.
27. Judge, 1996, Junior Acad. of Sc.
7.4.4 University Level (only 10 yrs) 2012
28. Member, Nuclear Engineering Head Search Committee 2011- 2012
2010
29. Member of Committee Investigating Plagiarism for TAMU Office of VP for Research,
2010
30. Member, Biological and Agricultural Engg Head Search Committee Fa 09-Su 2010
2005 and earlier
31. Elected Member of 18 Member University Wide Committee On Academic Freedom,
Responsibility and Tenure, (CAFRT), 2004-2005
32. Bush International Awards- Review Guidelines Sub committee, 2004
33. Faculty Senate International Affairs committee (2001-2003)
34. Faculty Senate Research committee (2001-2004)
35. President's Ad Hoc Committee on “Diversity and Globalization”2001-2002
36. High School Science Fair Judge, March 18, 2002
37. Faculty Senate: International Programs Committee2001-2002
38. Faculty Senate: Scholarship Committee representing College of Engineering
39. Scholarship Committee Chair for College of Engineering, 2001-present
40. Faculty Senate Member, 99-2002
41. Faculty Senate- Research Committee, 00-present
42. Faculty Senate- Election Committee, 99-01
43. Faculty Senate- International Program Committee, 01-present
44. Proctor, 10/30/99
45. Energy Resources Program review panel, 1999
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7.4.5 Department Level (only 10 yrs)
2013
46. Faculty Search Committee –Qatar
47. Tenure and Promotion Committee, Jan 1, 2012-Dec 31,2014( Elected)
2012
48. Chair of the Intermediate Review Committee, TAMU Qatar, 2012
49. MEEN advisory Committee
50. Tenure and Promotion Committee, Jan 1, 2012-Dec 31,2014( Elected)
51. Faculty Search Committee Chair-Qatar Campus, 2012
52. Qatar T&P Committee 2010- present
53. Advisory Committee 2009-present
54. Post Tenure Committee
2011
55. Energy Faculty Search Committee Chair, 2010-2011
2006 and earlier
56. T&P Committee , 2005, 2006
57. Honors and Awards Committee, 2005-2006
58. EFAC Council 2005-2008, COE-T&P Committee, 2005
59. COE Honors and Awards Committee, 2005: Reviewer for Awards
60. Undergraduate Awards Committee , 2010
61. Faculty Search Committee- Energy, Chair, 2010
62. Development Professorships. Professors K. Anammalai and HJ Sue are members; Chair :
Louis San Andres. 2010
63. Qualifyng Exam Commtee , Fa 2010, sp 2011, Fa 2011
64. Post Tenure Review Committee 2008
65. Thermo PhD Qualifying Committee, Sp and Fa 2008
66. Fluid Mech. Faculty Search Committee, 2008
67. Scholarship Committee, 2008, MEEN
68. ABET Committee, 2007; Attended Special ABET Workshop at San Antonio, Dec 1,
2007
69. Dietz Professorship Committee 2006, ABET Committee, 2007
70. Qualifying Exam Committee, 2006, Mentor Committee- Prof Kris Subba Rao, 2006-
Present, Mentor Committee- Tim Jacobs, 2006-Present, Sub-Committee- Obdulia Ley
2006-present
71. Mast Childs Professor-Selection Committee, 2005, Jordan Development Professor
Committee, 2005
72. Member- Combustion Faculty Search Committee, 2005, Member, Graduate Studies and
Research Committee, 2003-2005
73. Post-Tenure Review Committee (elected), 2004-2006
74. Subcommittee- T&P : Evaluation of Candidates, 2003, Chair- Thermo Fluid Faculty
Search Committee, 2003
75. Chair-Seminar Committee 2002
76. Member of tenure and promotion committee, 1996- 99,01-present
77. Research Mentor, Minority Scholar Program
78. United Way, Key Unit Leader, Mechanical Engineering (1987)
79. Member, Post Tenure Review Committee, 2000-2002
80. Member, University Distinguished Professor Selection Committee, 1998
81. Division Leader, Combustion and Thermodynamics, 1998-2000
82. Member, 5 years Strategic Planning Committee, 1998.
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8. RESEARCH CONRACT/GRANTS (Federal/State/Industries)
8.1 Proposals Submitted in 2012
Kalyan Annamalai, Confidential Proposal , S , Agni Corporation, Ca; Period: Jan 2012-, May 31, 2012;
Funded
Submitted in 2010
Kalyan Annamalai, Confidential Proposal , TGA/DSC AND TORREFACTION STUDIES ON
AGRICULTURAL BIOMASS FUELS , Agni Corporation, Ca; Period: May, 18, 2010- Oct 31, 2010;
Funded
Qatar National Foundation-2010, declined
Proposals Submitted in 2009:
i) Qatar National Foundation, Jan 2010, declined
ii) Luminant Technology , Dallas TX, Confidential, “Comparative Combustion And
Emission Performance Of No 2 Fuel And Bio Oils, Kalyan Annamalai and Sergio
Caperada , Under Review Aug 2009
iii) Evaluation Of Catalytic Pyrolysis (Thermal Decomposition) Process For
Production Of Bio-Fuels From Solid Biomass Fuels, Sustainable Energy
Corporation (Baytown Green Energy Consortium, BGEC) , Highway 16 , Baytown,
Texas, Kalyan Annamalai, 2009, $ 36,912; funded
iv) Texas- ARP, Combustion And Emission Performance Of Nanoemulsified Bio-Oil
And Fuel Blends, Ist Round proposal, Sep 14, 2009, selected for second round; $
199, 812; full proposal submitted Jan13, 2010
8.2 Current Projects
8.3 Current and Previous Projects at A&M 2012 (new)
1. Kalyan annamalai and D Ranjan, “ “, Agni Corporation COMBUSTION AND ASH FOULING
STUDIES IN A 100,000 BTU/h BURNER FACILITY FOR COAL AND COAL:TORREFIED
BIOMASS BLENDS ; 3/12 to 8/31/13 $ 117, 000 (on Hold since Fa 12)
2012 Ongoing
2. Cofiring Animal Waste in Low NOx Burners for NOx and Hg Reduction in Coal Fired Plants
South Central Sun Grant’s 2007,.Dept of Transportation, through Sun grant Center, Oklahoma
State Univ, Stillwater; 7/01/2009 -12/31 2012,17 funded out of 76 proposals . $ 70,000
2011
3. Kalyan Annamalai, “Uneven Fuel Loading And Their Efects On Perfirmance Of Lignite Fired
Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler, “ Confidential Project funded by unnamed Utilities, March 15
Dec , 31, 2011, $ 80,000
4. TGA/DSC and Torrefaction Studies On Agricultural Biomass Fuels, Agni Corporation, Ca. K
Annamalai and D Ranjan, June, 1, 2010- May 31, 2011 , $ 55,000
5. Dr. R. Jim Ansley, Professor, Texas AgriLife Research-Vernon, Co-PI’s: Dr. Sorin Popescu,
Assoc. Professor, Spatial Sciences Laboratory, ESSM-TAMU; Dr. Kalyan Annamalai, Professor,
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MENG, TEES, “Brush to Biogas: Regional Feedstock Availability, Handling Procedures and
Thermo-chemical Gasification of Rangeland Woody Species for Rural Energy Needs,” 2009-
2011, $ 148500
2010
6. Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Profit From Animal Waste, DOE-Golden, Texas
Engineering Experiment Station (Kalyan Annamalai, TEES) and Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station (John Sweeten, TAES) of TAMU, DOE-FG26-05GO85003, End: 30 sep 2010 , ME
Share : $495,000 $ 990,000
7. Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Profit From Animal Waste, Department of Energy-
Natioanl Renewable Energy Labortaory ( DOE-Golden) , Texas Engineering Experiment Station
(Kalyan Annamalai, TEES) and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (John Sweeten, TAES) of
The Texas A&M University System, DOE-FG26-05GO85003, Total amount including cost
sharing $992,000 from DOE-Golden + cost sharing $ 1,240,,000);
6/01/2005-03/1/2012 (ME/KA Share: $ 580,294) : $ 992,000
2009
8. Evaluation Of Catalytic Pyrolysis (Thermal Decomposition) Process For Production Of Bio-Fuels
From Solid Biomass Fuels, Sustainable Energy Corporation (Baytown Green Energy
Consortium, Bgec) , Highway 16 , Baytown, Texas, Kalyan Annamalai, 2009, $ 36,912
9. Cofiring Animal Waste in Low NOx Burners for NOx and Hg Reduction in Coal Fired Plants
South Central Sun Grant’s 2007,.Dept of Transportation, through Sun grant Center, Oklahoma
State Univ, Stillwater; 7/01/2007 -12/31 2009,. $ 70,000
2008
10. Development And Application Of New Optical Sensors For Measurements Of Mercury
Concentrations, Speciation, And Chemistry, Department of Energy, Robert Lucht of Purdue
University, J. Caton and K. Annamalai of TAMU, 2004-2008, ($ 400,000 from DOE );
Subcontract to TAMU: J. Caton and Annamalai, $135,480
2007
11. Feedlot Biomass: A Reburn Fuel For “Maximum NOx” Reduction In Coal-Fired Power Plants,
Kalyan Annamalai, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, and John Sweeten,
Texas Agricultural Experiment station, Texas A&M Agricultural Research Extension Center,
Amarillo, Texas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 3/2005-5/2007; TCEQ Grant #
582-5-65591 0015 $ 341,933
12. Kalyan Annamalai, and Kenneth Hall, “Oxidation Performance Evaluation of Zero Emission
Energy Conversion Technology, “ TXU Power Company, Dallas, TX, 2007, $ 10,000
2005 and earlier
13. Texas Cattle Feeders Association ““Optimization Studies on Reburn with feedlot manure for
NOx Control,” K.Annamalai, and J. Sweeten, 2004-2005, $9,800
14. US Department of Agriculture through National Center for Manure and Animal Waste
Management, North Carolina, “A Novel Application of Feedlot Manure as Re-Burn Fuel for
NOx Reduction in Existing Coal-Fired Plants, “ K.Annamalai, J. Sweeten, S. Mukhtar,11/02-
12/04; USDA: 93-36200-8701 $34,000
15. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, University Coal Research, “Development of
all-solid-state sensors for Measurement of Nitric Oxide and Ammonia concentrations by
Optical Absorption in Particle-laden Combustion Exhaust Streams,” R. Lucht, J. Caton and
Annamalai, 10/2002 to 10/2005 $ 199,284,
16. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, “Cofiring Coal: Feedlot and Litter Biomass (CFB
and CLB) Fuels in Pulverized Fuel and Fixed Bed Burners,” 6/15/2000 to 5/31/2003,
K.Annamalai, J. Sweeten and S. Mukhtar, DE-FG26-00NT40810 $149,965
17. Texas Advanced Technology Program, 2000-2002, “Co-firing Coal:Biowaste (poultry
waste) Blends in a Boiler burner,” Annamalai and Sweeten, $ 113,600 and KA’s share : $
88,200
18. Department of Education 1999-2003, Globalization and Employability Benchmarks for
Overseas Educational Exchange,” an European Union and USA Consortia for Cooperation in
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Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training, Consortium Grant : USA: Univ. of
Illinois at Chicago, Univ. of Ca-San Diego, Univ. of Minnesota, and Texas A&M; EU: Politecnico
di Milano, Italy, Technische Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Universidad Politecnica
de Madrid, Spain, Technische Universität Wien, Austria, and Chalmers University of Technology,
Sweden: Texas A&M; Account / Project / Division: 32525 / 63130 / ME, Share: $ 30,000
19. Energy Resources Program ,Office of Vice President –Texas A&M 1999-2001,
“Combustion and Emission studies on coal: manure blend, Energy Resources Program ,
Annamalai $ 25,000
20. Department of Energy Biomass Programs , 1999-2001, utilization and disposal of
animal waste as coal: manure blend for boiler burners, Western DOE Biomass Programs,
Annamalai and Sweeten, WRBEP 55026 $ 58,000
21. Interdisciplinary Program-Office of Vice President TAMU, 1998-00, “ Combustion
Modeling of Dense Suspensions/Sprays”, Annamalai and Daripa $ 25,000
22. Department of Energy Cost sharing (not a cash award) , 1998-1999, “Feedlot Manure
Utilization using Fuel Blends for Power Generation, Emission Reduction and Watershed
Management, (Pilot Plant Tests for ATP, Annamalai and Wooldridge), DOE-CRADA $ 37,500
23. New Century Energies,1998-99, “Bio-Solid Fuel Blends for Power Generation and
Reduction of Pollutants, “ Matching Support to ATP , Amarillo, (Annamalai, Wooldridge)
$ 5,000
24. Texas Cattle Feeders Association ,1998-99, “Bio-Solid Fuel Blends for Power Generation
and Reduction of Pollutants, “ Matching Support to ATP, Amarillo (Annamalai and Sweeten)$
2,700
25. Texas Advanced Technology Program, 1998-2001, “Bio-Solid Fuel Blends for Power
Generation and Reduction of Pollutants, “, Annamalai and Sweeten, $ 159,192
26. TAMU 1998, “Computer Workstation grant”, $ 1,500
27. Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), 1996-1998, " Evaluation of the Performance
of a Gas Fired Engine Driven Heat Pump," D. O’Neal and K. Annamalai
$ 61,058
28. Energy Resources Program ,Office of Vice President –Texas A&M 1996-98, " Cluster
Burners for Gas Turbines, “Office of Vice President, TAMU, K.Annamalai and J. Caton
$ 22,800
29. Texas Advanced Technology Program, 1992-93, " Burner Technology for Fuel Blends,"
, Supplemental grant, $ 11,326
30. Texas Advanced Technology,1992-94"Burner Technology for Fuel Blends," $ 158,650
31. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas, 1992-94, "Combustion of Coal/Char
Arrays-Digital Image Processing," $ 18,000
32. Department of Energy -Pittsburgh, 1990-94, "Group Combustion of Coal Experimental
Studies," University Coal Grant Program( peer reviewed, 31 selected out of 268 University
proposals), K. Annamalai $140,000
33. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas 1991"Coal Crusher", Matching
funds to ATP, Equipment-CEMR $ 2,000
34. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas , 1991-92"Development of a Super
burner for Coal Fired Boilers, $ 13,100
35. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas,1990-91, "Development of A Super
burner for Coal Fired Boilers," CEMR, $ 17,000
36. Department of Energy -Pittsburgh 1988-91, "Experimental Studies on Group Ignition of
a Cloud of Coal Particles," University Coal Grant Program,(Peer Reviewed, one of 33 selected
out of 299 University proposals received) K. Annamalai $ 140,000
37. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas,1988-89 " Effect of Group
Combustion on NOx," $ 17,900
38. Department of Energy -Morgantown , 86-89, "Performance of Coal Fueled Engines
Using Group Combustion Theory,", J. Caton and K. Annamalai $ 160,275
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39. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas,1987-88 "Experimental Studies on
Group Combustion," $ 16,700
40. Department of Energy -Pittsburgh ,1985-87, "Group Combustion of Coal Particles,"
DOE-grant, Pittsburgh Energy Tech. Center, University Coal Grant Program (Peer Reviewed, one
of 28 funded out of 257 University proposals) K.Annamalai $ 94,047
41. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas,1986-87 "Experimental Studies on
Group Combustion of Coal Particles," $ 11,000
42. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas,1985-86 "Fluidized Bed
Combustion Modeling," $ 6,750
43. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas,1985-86 "Combustion of Feedlot
Manure," CEMR-Equipment sharing $ 2,000
44. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources, Texas,1985-86 Supplemental Grant for
Studies on Group Combustion, CEMR $ 2,400
45. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources,Texas,1984-85 "Combustion of Feedlot
Manure," Collaborative Research Between Agricultural Engineering Facility and Mechanical
Engineering, CEMRCo-PI with Sweeten, et al $ 15,800
46. Texas Cattle Feeders Association and CEMR,1984-85 CO-PI with Sweeten, $ 17,000
47. Center for Energy and Mineral Resources,1983-84 "Fluidized Bed Combustion
Modeling," $ 8,000
48. Texas Cattle Feeders Association and CEMR,1982-83 "Combustion of Feedlot
Manure," CO-PI with Sweeten, et al $ 22,500
Other Grants THROUGH TEES
1. 1997 Undergraduate Fellow $ 2100
2. 1995 Drying Center, Syed Yagoobi, Annamalai et al $ 37,000
3. 1993, Blower –equip. , $ 4,500
4. 1993 Laser Doppler System (with Kihm, Han and Morrison) $ 75,000
5. 1990-92, SOx Analyzer, Equipment cost sharing-ATP, with Laster, Caton, Colaluca $ 10,000
6. 1989 NOx Analyzer, Equipment Grant, with Laster, Caton, Colaluca and Lalk. $ 11,620
7. 1991 Coal Crusher ,Equipment Grant $ 6,480
8. 1985-Summer "Combustion," Research Incentive Grant, $ 2,000
2.1 Previous Projects before joining A&M
1. Weyerhaeuser Corporation 1980-81, "Combustion Diagnostics for Wood Fines
Combustion Program,", Program Manager (Principal Investigator) ,AVCO Everett,
Massachusetts $78,000
Weyerhaeuser Corporation,1979-80 "Wood Fines Combustion in a Boiler," Program Manager
(Principal Investigator),AVCO - Everett, Massachusetts $ 20,000
9. DISSEMINATION in the form of PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS,
PROCEEDINGS EDITOR, JOURNALS, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS ,
RESEARCH REPORTS
9.1 Citation Index
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877 total citations by 670 document; hindex: 10
[ source: http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=7005573279];
PUBLISHED ITEM EACH YEAR
CITATIONS PER YEAR
9.2 Invited Seminar/Lectures/ Keynote Lecture/Workshop (Yellow area:
interdisciplinary research) 2011
1. Kalyan Annamalai “ Thermal converting technologies for municipal solid wastes, “China-US
Conference on Biomass Gases Technology and Application, Beijing University of Chemical
Technology Sponsors: Ministry of Science and Technology, P.R. China, The Administrative
Centre for China’s Agenda 21, Yunnan Hotel, Beijing, China, OCT 29th, 2011.
2. Invited speech II Prof. K. Annamalai, Texas A&M U./USA, “Group Combustion Of Char/Carbon
Particles: A Bridge To Metabolism Of Biological System And Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(Sids) Victims?”, The 1st International Conference on Group Combustion of Droplets and Sprays ,
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January 19-21, 2011, Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Cheng Kung University
(IAA/NCKU). pp 98-102, 2011
2010
3. Invitee to “Doha Carbon and Energy Forum,” Nov 8-10, 2010, Doha, Qatar . Subject : Alternative
energy , One of 50 specialists world wide
4. Annamalai, K., “Energy Conversion Technologies for Animal Wastse and Biomass Wastes,”
Coal, Biomass and Alternative Fuels, Tutorial Sessions, ASME Turbo 2010, June 4-18,Glasgow,
Scotland, UK, 2010
2009
5. Special lectures in Combustion at Universidad Los Andes , Bogota, Colombia, July 21-25, 2009
6. Distinguished Seminar Series, “FIXED BED GASIFICATION OF COAL AND CATTLE
WASTES/BIOMASS WITH AIR AND STEAM,” at Mech Engg., Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman,
Feb 20, 2009
7. Kalyan Annamalai, Part I : COAL AND BIOMASS ENERGY RESEARCH An Overview and
part II Part II: Fixed bed gasification of low quality Biomass with air-steam as oxidizer, IIT Delhi,
Dec 31, 2009
8. Kalyan Annamalai, Part I: COAL AND BIOMASS ENERGY RESEARCH An Overview, Part II
An Overview on 1st and II-nd Law Analyses and Scaling Laws for Biological Systems: Ants to
Dinosaurs part III:Fixed bed gasification of low quality Biomass with air-steam as oxidizer, IIT
Chennai, Jan 6, 2009
2008
9. [email protected] energy , “ Coal and Feedlot Biomass energy Conversion Research :
An Overview on Cofiring , Reburn and Gasification, “ XCEL energy, Aug 4, 2008, Amarillo
10. FRITO LAY ENGINEERS, “ Combustion or Gasification Research Results using FB Feedstock,
April 4, 2008, TX Agri-Life research and Ext Center, Amarillo
11. Invited participant , “Energy Conversion research-An Overview, “ Workshop on Energy ,
Materials and Systems , January 10 - 11, 2008, Anna University, Guindy, India
12. Invited participant for Combustion Work shop,” Mercury Emission and Control for Coal Fired
Power Plants, “Dec 31-Jan 2, 2008, Indian Inst of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, India.
13. Key Note Lecture with NSF Funds for Travel, “Thermo-chemical Energy Conversion of Coal,
Animal Waste Based Biomass, and Coal: Biomass Blends, “19th National & 8th ISHMT-ASME
Heat And Mass Transfer Conference, January 3 - 5, 2008, ASME -ISHMT, Hyderabad, India , Jan
3-5, 2008.
14. Plenary Lecture, “RESOURCES IN FUTURE: Coal and Biomass: Direct Combustion and
Gasification, “Second International Conference, “Resource Utilization and Intelligent Systems”,
Incruis–2008, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, January 3-5, 2008.
2007
15. “Energy Conversion From Animal Waste Based Biomass Fuels, “ Soil and Crop Science Seminar,
College of Agriculture and Life Science, Dec 1, 2007
16. Key Note Lecture ; K. Annamalai, N.T. Carlin, H. Oh, G. Gordillo Ariza, B. Lawrence, And U.
Arcot V, J.M. Sweeten K. Heflin, W.L. Harman “ Thermo-Chemical Energy Conversion Using
Supplementary Animal Wastes With Coal , “, Invited Key Note Presentation, 2007 ASME
International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007 Seattle,
Washington, USA; IMECE2007-43386
2006
17. K Annamalai , Feedlot Biomass/Manure As Cofired And Reburn Fuels In Coal Fired Plants
Renewable Energy for Coal-fired Utilities Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Sep. 27, 2006
18. K Annamalai, “Coal and Biomass Combustion: Modeling and Validation” Workshop on Role of
Combustion Diagnostics in Design, Modeling and Control, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, January
2-3, 2006, Key Note Lecture on Jan 2, 2006.
2005 and earlier
19. K Annamalai, “Coal and Biomass Gasification, Combustion, Cofiring and Reburn,” National
Conference on Internal Combustion Engines and Combustion, Annamalai University,
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. India; Dec. 21-23, 2005, Key Note Lecture on Dec 21, 2005
20. K.Annamalai, “ Coal and Biomass Combustion , “ Audio Visual Research Centre studio, relayed
to engineering colleges online, Anna University, Chennai 60025, Dec 29, 2005.
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21. K.Annamalai, “ Graduate Studies opportunities- Texas A&M , “ Mech. Engineering, Anna
University, Chennai 60025, Dec 29, 2005.
22. K.Annamalai, “Cofiring, Reburn, TGAstudies on biomass and Laminar Jet combustion, “Mech.
Engineering, Indian Inst of Technology, Chennai 60036, Dec 28, 2005.
23. K.Annamalai and J.M. Sweeten “ Cofiring and Reburn Applications of Animal waste in Coal fire
Plants,” EPA- Workshop Region 6, Dallas, Texas, March 01, 2005; Invited Presentations only
24. K. Annamalai, J. M. Sweeten, S. Mukhtar, “Animal Energy Conversion in Texas,” SUNGRANT
Workshop, June 14-16, Oklahoma City, 2004 (Proceedings with Oklahoma City Ag Engg.
Departments)
25. K.Annamalai and J. Sweeten, “Coal And Biomass Cofiring And Reburn For Highest Nox
Reduction In Coal Fired Boilers,” Energy Independence- Clean Coal Workshop, Texas Mining
and Reclamation Association (TMRA) , Feb. 05, 2004, JJ Pickle Research Center, Austin, Texas.
26. K.Annamalai, “ Coal and Biomass Combustion at TAMU, Anna University and Society of
Automotive Engineers, College of Engineering, Guindy, Jan 8, 2004
27. K.Annamalai, “ Coal and Biomass Combustion in a Boiler Burner, “Indian Institute of
Technology, Chennai, Jan 10, 2004
28. K Annamalai and J sweeten, Coal And Biomass Combustion Research At Texas A&M University,
Dec 18, 2003, Texas Utilities (TXU) , Dallas, Texas
29. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROPOSAL FROM TAMU AND TMPA TO DOE, TMPA
(Texas Municipal Power Agency), Presentation : April 09, 2003
30. K.Annamalai, Thien Ben, Sweeten, and Freeman, “ Cofiring with Biomass fuels,” NSF-STEP
International Workshop on Emerging Issues in Combustion, S. Mergarita, Italy, Sep20, 2001
31. Annamalai, K., Texas A&M Agricultural Research Extension Center, “ TAMU/TEES—Feedlot
Manure/Coal Blend Combustion Research at TAMU Mechanical Engineering Department,”
3/31/00
32. Annamalai, K., Texas A&M Agricultural Research Extension Center, “TAMU/TEES-
Discussion of 2000 Test Results at DOE,” 3/31/00
33. .Annamalai, “ Engineering Studies at Texas A&M,” EC/USA Consortia meeting, Copenhagen,
Denmark, Nov. 12, 1999
34. K.Annamalai, “ Coal:Biosolid waste combustion in a boiler burner,” Royal Inst. of Technology,
Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 26,1999
35. K.Annamalai, “Interactive Processes During Gasification and Combustion," IUTAM
(International Union of Theoretical Applied Mechanics (IUTAM), Tainan, Taiwan, Dec 6-10,
(1994).
36. K. Annamalai, "Flame Stability in a Boiler Burner," Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State
University, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1982
37. K. Annamalai, "Group Combustion of Carbon particles," Rice University, Houston, TX, October
24-25, 1996
38. K. Annamalai, "First Law Analysis of fever," Mechanical Engineering, Combustion Endowment
Lecture, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Oct 10, 1997
39. K.Annamalai, “ Cofiring Feedlot Waste with Coal, “American Institute of Chemical Engineers –
El Dorado, Magnolia, Arkansas Chapter , October 26, 1999
9.3 Journal and Book Publications:
9.3.1 Society Proceedings: Editor/Co-Editor
1. ASME-IMECE-HTD-2002, Associate Editor, Volume 3, 2002
2. Thermodynamics and the Design, analysis, and Improvement of energy systems, Editor: Lage,
Coeditors: Aceves, Annamalai et al., Proceedings of the ASME Advanced Energy Systems
Division, AES Vol. 37, ASME, 1997.
3. Combustion and Fire, ASME- Heat Transfer Division, Editors: Annamalai, Altenkirch, Acharya,
Presser and Gupta, ASME, HTD Vol. 352, 1997.
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4. Emerging energy Technology, ASME-ETCE Proceedings, co-edited by Kumar and
Annamalai8th Annual International Energy Week, Book V, 1997.
5. Combustion and Fire, Computational Heat Transfer in Combustion Systems, Edited by M.Q.
McQuay, K. Annamalai, W.Screiber, D. Choudhury, E. Bigzadeh and A. Runchal, HTD-Vol.328,
Vol. 6., American Society of Mechanical Engineers, NY 1996.
6. “Fire, Combustion and Hazardous Waste Processing”, Edited by: Acharya, S., Annamalai, K.,
Presser, C., and Skocypec, R. D., ASME-HTD Vol. 296, 190 pages, New York, 1994.
9.3.2 Books and Book Chapters ( Yellow area: interdisciplinary research)
2012
6. Chapter 03 titled “Thermo-chemical energy conversion of animal wastes “Contributed by Kalyan
Annamalai*, Ben Lawrence, Siva Thanapal and John Sweeten, Book on Energy Conversion
Edited by Erik Dahlquist, Taylor and Francis, 2012
2011
7. Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering, , Annamalai, K., Texas A&M and Puri,I K, VA
Tech, and Jog Milind, Univ. of Cincinnati, Edition 2 :1096 page and 14 Chapters book
containing approximately 200 examples, 415 figures, 465 exercise problems and 45 tables. Taylor
and Francis, Boca Raton, Florida.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0572-5, 3/2011.{ CHAPTER 14 is ON
BIOLOGY AND THERMODYNAMICS contributed by Annamalai and Silva}
8. Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering-Solutions Manual for Exercise Problems,
Annamalai, Texas A&M , Puri, Va Tech, and Jog Univ of Cincinnati, , Taylor and Francis, Boca
Raton, Florida, Dec 2011
2009 9. Annamalai, A. Udayasarathy, Hyukjin and Sweeten, JM, ,” Mercury Emission And Control For
Coal Fired Power Plants, pp 205-217, ISBN 978-81-8487-014-5, Book Edited Agarwal, AK,
Kushari, A, Aggarwal, S K and Ruchai , AK, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi,2009.
2007-2008 10. Combustion Science and Engineering : Solutions Manual for Exercise Problems : Annamalai,
Texas A&M and Puri, Univ. Illinois at Chicago, Taylor and Francis/CRC Press, Boca Raton,
Florida, ISBN not yet available, Submitted 12/18/2008.
11. Combustion Science and Engineering, 18 Chapter book on “Combustion Science and
Engineering,” by Annamalai, Kalyan and Puri, Ishwar, pages: 1121, Taylor and Francis, Orlando,
Florida; ISBN: 0849320712; 2007; solution manual available. Read Reviews
a) Combustion science and engineering.(Brief Article)(Book Review) From:
SciTech Book News | Date: June 1, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007
b) Journal of Hazardous Materials by Gary R Bennett , Chemical and Environ
Engg., Univ. of Toledo, MS 305, Toledo , OH
c) J of Sentralblatt Math, v 1112 (2007/08) authored by Dr. Alain Brillard and
volume edited by European Mathematical Society ( B Wegner, Berlin)
2001-2002
12. Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering, Annamalai, Texas A&M and Puri, Univ. Illinois at
Chicago, 764 pages, 230 figures and 240 examples, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, ISBN-0-
8493-2553-6, Sep.2001)
13. Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering-Solutions Manual for Exercise Problems,
Annamalai, Texas A&M and Puri, Univ. Illinois at Chicago, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida,
ISBN 0-8493-2553-6, Aug 2002.
9.3.3 Journal Publications printed, accepted, {subject area in parenthesis}
2013 (under Review)
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i. S. Bhimani, Jorge Alvarado, PhD, Kaylan Annamalaii and Charles Marsh, “Emission
Characteristics of Methanol-in-Canola Oil Emulsions in a Combustion Chamber Article ,
submitted in Jan 2013
2012 (Under Review in Journals)
ii. Kinetic of Pyrolysis of Mesquite and Juniper Biomass Fuel from TGA Data Wei Chen1,
Ben Lawrence1, Kalyan Annamalai1, B. Martin, R. James Ansley2, and Mustafa Mirik2 ,
J biomass and Energy, 2012
2013 ( reviewed and accepted with revisions)
14. Dustin Eseltine, Siva Sankar Thanapal,, Kalyan Annamalai and Devesh Ranjan, “Torrefaction of
Woody Biomass Using Inert and Non-Inert Gases ,” J of Fuel, submitted 7/12; reviewed and
accepted with revisions, Feb 2013
2012
15. Kalyan Annamalai and Carlos Silva, Entropy Stress and Scaling of Vital Organs over Life Span
Based on Allometric Laws , Entropy 2012, 14(12), 2550-2577; doi:10.3390/e14122550
16. John M. Sweeten1, Kevin Heflin1, Brent W. Auvermann1, Kalyan Annamalai2, F. Ted
McCollum, “Combustion-Fuel Properties of Manure or Compost from Paved or Un-paved Cattle
Feedlots as Modified by Annual Precipitation, “Revised version submitted, ASABE Transactions
2012.
17. S. T. Tillman,1 S. Kuchibhatla,2 K. Annamalai,2 J. A. Caton, and D. Ranjan Tillman, S T, S.
““Interactive Combustion in a Linear Array of 2D Laminar Isolated & Triple Burner Jets,,
“Journal of Combustion, Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 716050, 22 pages
18. Ben T. Thien, Ben D. Lawrence, Kalyan Annamalai and John M. Sweeten,,” Co-firing Coal:
Poultry Litter Biomass Blends in a Laboratory Scale Boiler-Burner,” Transactions of the ASABE
Vol. 55(2): 681-688, 2012
19. Wei Chen, Kalyan Annamalai1, R. James Ansley, and Mustafa Mirik, “Updraft Fixed Bed
Gasification of Mesquite and Juniper Wood Samples , J of Energy, 41(2012) 454-461 (Woody
biomass Gasification) 2011
20. Siva Sankar Thanapal, Kalyan Annamalai, John Sweeten, and Gerardo Gordillo, “. “Fixed Bed
Gasification of Dairy Biomass with Enriched Air Mixture,” J of Applied Energy, Dec. 2011;
doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.11.072{Gasification of Dairy Manure with Steam and CO2- O2
mixture for Enhanced H2 Production }
21. Gerardo Gordillo and Kalyan Annamalai, “Dairy Biomass-Wyoming Coal Blends Fixed
Gasification Using Air-Steam for Partial Oxidation , “ J of Combustion, accepted, 2011 (
Coal:Dairy Blends Gasification).
14. Carlin NT, Annamalai K, Oh H, Gordillo Ariza G, Lawrence B, Arcot V U, Sweeten JM,
Heflin K, and Harman WL, 2008, "Co-combustion and gasification of coal and cattle biomass:
a review of research and experimentation". Chapter 4, Progress in Green Energy, Progress
in Green Energy, Volume 1, 2011, pp 123-179
2010 22. Hyukjin Oh and Kalyan Annamalai, and John M. Sweeten “1. Effects of ash fouling on heat
transfer during combustion of cattle biomass in a small-scale boiler burner facility under unsteady
transition conditions International Journal of Energy Research , 2010 DOI: 10.1002/er.1768
{Ash Fouling with Water Tube Heat Exch -Biomass Firing};
15. Gerardo Gordillo and Kalyan Annamalai , “ Adiabatic Fixed Bed Gasification of Dairy
Biomass with air and steam, “ Fuel, 384-391, 2010{Gasification of Dairy Manure and
feedlot Manure with Steam for Enhanced H2 Production }
2009
16. Carlin NT, Annamalai K, Harman WL, Sweeten JM, 2008, "The economics of reburning with
cattle manure-based biomass in existing coal-fired power plants for NOx and CO2 emissions
control”. J of Biomass and Energy, 33 (2009), pp. 1139-1157 {Economics of reburn with
Cattle Manure }
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23. Carlos A. Silva and Kalyan Annamalai, “Entropy Generation and Human Aging: Lifespan
Entropy and Effect of Diet Composition and Caloric Restriction Diets, “Journal of
Thermodynamics, Volume 2009, Article ID 186723, 10 pages: {Application of Thermo to all
biological systems--Humans }
17. Garg, Alvarado, Marsh, Carlson, Kessler, Annamalai, K, “An Experimental Study on the
Effect of Ultrasonication on Viscosity and Heat Transfer Performance of Multi-Wall Carbon
Nanotube-Based Aqueous Nano-fluids", Int. J of Heat and Mass transfer, 52, 5090-5101,2009
18. Ben Lawrence, Kalyan Annamalai, John M. Sweeten and Kevin Heflin , “Cofiring Coal and
Dairy Biomass in a 29 kWt Furnace, “, J of Applied Energy, 86, # 11, 2359-2372 (2009)
{Cofiring of Dairy Manure with Lignite and Wyoming Coals}.
19. Gerardo Gordillo , Kalyan Annamalai and Nicholas Carlin , “Adiabatic fixed-bed gasification
of coal, dairy biomass, and feedlot biomass using an air-steam mixture as an oxidizing agent,”
J of Renewable Energy, Volume 34, Issue 12, December 2009, Pages 2789-2797
{Gasification of Dairy Manure and feedlot Manure with Steam for Enhanced H2
Production }
2008
24. Carlos Silva and Kalyan Annamalai ,”Entropy Generation and Human Aging: Lifespan Entropy
and Effect of Physical Activity Level,” Journal of Entropy, V 10,100-123, 2008 {Application of
Thermo to all biological systems--Humans }
20. Magnuson, Jesse; Anderson, Thomas; Lucht, Robert, Vijayasarathy, Udayasarathy; Oh,
Hyukjin; Annamalai, Kalyan; Caton, Jerald Title: "Application of a Diode-Laser-Based
Ultraviolet Absorption Sensor for In Situ Measurements of Atomic Mercury in Coal
Combustion Exhaust", Energy & Fuels, 22, pp 3029–3036, 2008 {Sensor Development for
Hg measurements}
2007
21. Hyukjin Oh and Kalyan Annamalai, and John M. Sweeten “Investigations of Ash Fouling with
Cattle Wastes as Reburn Fuel in a Small Scale Boiler Burner under Transient Conditions, “ J
of Air and Waste Management Association, 58:517–529 (2007) { Ash Fouling with Biomass
Firing} 22. Thomas N. Anderson and Robert P. Lucht , Soyuz Priyadarsan1, Kalyan Annamalai, and
Jerald A. Caton, “In situ measurements of nitric oxide in coal-combustion exhaust using a
sensor based on a widely-tunable external-cavity GaN diode laser,” V 46, 3946-3957, J of
Applied Optics, July 2007. { NO sensors for Coal and Biomass Applications}
23. K.Annamalai, J. Sweeten, S.Priyadarsan, and S. Arumugam, Invited Article on “ Energy
Conversion Energy Conversion: Principles for Coal, Animal Waste, and Biomass Fuels, “
Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology , Edited by Barney Capehart, Tyler
and Francis, ISBN # 978-0-8493-3653-9; pp 476-497( 2007). Total pages 1800 {Energy
Conversion Paths, Review, FutureGen} 24. Carlin, N., Annamalai, K., Sweeten, J and Mukhtar, S. “Thermo-Chemical Conversion
Analysis On Dairy Manure-Based Biomass Through Direct Combustion,” Int. National J of
Green Energy, 4: 133–159, 2007 {Direct Combustion of Flushed manure }
2005 and earlier
25. S.Arumugam, K Annamalai , Ben Thien and , J Sweeten, “Feedlot Biomass Co-firing: A
Renewable Energy Alternative for Coal-fired Utilities,” Int. National J of Green Energy,Vol.
2, No. 4 , 409 - 419 , 2005. {Cofiring Coal and CB }
26. S. Priyadarsan, K. Annamalai. Thien, J. M. Sweeten, M. T, and S. Mukhtar, “Animal Waste
As A Source Of Renewable Energy,” Chapter 16, USDA-Source Book on Animal Waste
Animal Waste as a Source of Renewable Energy, Edited by Outlaw , Chapter 16, 2005
{Cofiring, Gasification and Economics for Coal and CB } 27. S. Priyadarsan, K. Annamalai, J. M. Sweeten, S. Mukhtar and M. T. Holtzapple, “ Fixed bed
gasification of feedlot and Poultry litter biomass,” , Trans. of ASAE, 1689-1696, 47(5), 2005
{ Fixed Bed Gasification of Chicken Litter } 28. S. Priyadarsan, Annamalai, Sweeten, Holtzapple and Mukhtar, S, “Co-gasification of Blended
Coal with Feedlot and Chicken Litter Biomass, “Proceedings of the 30th Symposium
(International) on Combustion, 30 (2005) 2973-2980 {Fixed Bed Gasification of Feedlot
Manure}.
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29. Sweeten, J M, Annamalai, K Thien, B and McDonald, L “Co-Firing of Coal and Cattle Feedlot
Biomass (FB) Fuels, Part I: Feedlot Biomass (Cattle Manure) Fuel Quality and
Characteristics,” Fuel, V. 82, 10, 1167-1182, 2003. {Feedlot Manure Fuel Data Base and
fuel quality enhancement} 30. K. Annamalai, and B. Thien, and J. Sweeten, “Co-Firing of Coal and Cattle Feedlot Biomass
(FB) Fuels Part II: Performance Results from 100,000 BTU/Hr Laboratory Scale Boiler
Burner, “Fuel , V. 82, 10, ,1183-1193 2003 {Small scale tests on Cofiring Feedlot Manure
with Coal } 31. K. Annamalai, M Freeman, J. Sweeten, M. Mathur, Gilbert, and Jones “Co-Firing of Coal
and Cattle Feedlot Biomass (FB) Fuels, Part III: Fouling Results From a 500,000 BTU/hr Pilot
Plant Scale Boiler Burner “ Fuel , V. 82, 10, 1195-1200, 2003 {Pilot( large) scale tests on
Cofiring Feedlot Manure with Coal }.
32. Sami, M., Annamalai, K. and Wooldridge, M., “A Review of Co-Firing of Coal: Bio-solid
fuels cofiring, “ Prog. in Energy and Comb. Science, 27, 171-214, 2001(pages: 44. refs 95,
Figs. 31) {Invited Review on Coal and Biomass Fuels}.
33. Tran, P. and Annamalai, K., “ Heat and Mass Transfer Analysis of the Ignition and Extinction
of Solid Fuel Particles,” Transactions of the ASME J. Heat Tr., Vol. 121,pp 886-893,1999
{Fundamental Study on Combustion of Fixed Carbon or Char in Fuels : Quiescent or
Zero Convection} 34. Frazitta S. Annamalai K., and Sweeten J., Performance of a Burner with Coal and Coal:
Feedlot manure Blends," Journal of Propulsion and Power, 15, no: 2, 181-186, (1999) {First
Study on Small scale tests on Cofiring Feedlot Manure with Coal} 35. Rodriguez, P., Annamalai, K., and Sweeten, J., " Effects of Drying on Heating Values of
Biomass,” Society of Agricultural Transactions. 41, 1083-1087, (1998) {Loss in Heat Values
if any during Drying of Manure?} 36. Abraham, M., Annamalai, K. and Claridge, D., "Optimization of The Storage Process for a
Cool Thermal Storage System, “Journal of Energy Resources and Technology, 119, 236-241,
(1997). {Thermodynamic Aspects of Energy Storage }
37. Annamalai, K. and Colaluca, M., " Combustion of Carbon Under Free Convection," Chem.
Engineering Communications, 137, 1-22, 1995{Fundamental Study on Combustion of
Fixed Carbon Under Convection} 38. Annamalai, Kalyan "Interactive Processes in Evaporation and Combustion of Liquid Drop
Arrays and Clouds," Invited Keynote Lecture and Selected papers from IUTAM symposium
on Mechanics and Combustion of Droplets and Sprays, pp. 116-161, Editors; H.H. Chiu and
N. Chigier, Book by Begel House Inc., NY 1995{Fundamental Study on Combustion of
Multiple Drops/particles } 39. Du, X., Gopalakrishnan, C.P., and Annamalai, K., “Ignition and Combustion of Coal Particle
Streams," Fuel, 74, 487-494, (1995). {Fundamental Study on Combustion of Streams of
Coal particles } 40. E. Kharbat, K. Annamalai and C. Gopalakrishnan. " Ignition and Combustion of Isolated and
Binary arrays of Coal Particles," Combustion and Flame (25 Th Symposium on Combustion),
100, 413-421, 1994. {Fundamental Study on Interactive Combustion of Two Coal
particles } 41. K. Annamalai, W. Ryan and S.Dhanapalan, "Interactive Processes in Gasification and
Combustion, Part III: Coal Particle Arrays, Streams and Clouds," Journal of the Progress in
Energy and Combustion Science, 20, 487-618 (1994), (pages: 132, Refs: 272, Figs. 185)
{Invited Review on Interactive Coal Combustion}.
42. Du, X. and Annamalai, K., “Transient Ignition of Isolated Coal Particle," Combustion and
Flame, 97,339-354, 1994.
43. K. Annamalai, and W. Ryan, " Interactive Processes in Gasification and Combustion - II:
Isolated Carbon/coal and Porous Char Particles," Journal of the Progress in Energy and
Combustion Science, Invited Review, 19,383-446, (1993), (pages: 64, Refs: 232, Figs. 70)
{Invited Review on Single Coal Particle Combustion}.
44. K. Annamalai and W. Ryan, " Interactive Processes in Gasification and Combustion, I: Liquid
Drop Arrays Streams and Clouds," Journal of the Progress in Energy and Combustion
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Science, 18, pp. 221 295, (1992), (pages: 75, Refs: 133, Figs. 92) {Invited Review on
Interactive Liquid Drop Combustion}.
45. K. Annamalai, W. Ryan and S. Chandra, "Evaporation of Multi-Component Arrays," Journal
of Heat Transfer, Transactions of the ASME, 115:707-716 (1993) {Mathematical Analysis
on Interactive Multi-component Liquid Drop Evaporation} 46. K.Annamalai, M.Ruiz, Nhat Vo and V.Anand, "Locally Fluidizing Feeder for Powder
Transport," Journal of Powder Technology, 73:181-190 (1992) {Development of a new
feeding System for Coal and Biomass Particle Transport} 47. R. Laster and K. Annamalai, "Ignition Delays of Liquid Drop Clouds: Results from Group
Combustion Theory,” Journal of Chemical Engineering Communications, 105:201 219,
(1991) {Mathematical Analysis on Interactive Ignition of a group of Liquid Drops}
48. W.Ryan and K.Annamalai, "Group Ignition of Coal Particles" J. of Heat Transfer,
Transactions of the ASME, 113:677 687, (1991) {Mathematical Analysis on Interactive
Ignition of a Spherical group of Drops in Quiescent atmosphere}.
49. D.P.Branyon, J.Caton and K.Annamalai, "Coal Fuelled Diesel Cycle Simulations: The Role of
Group Effects," Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbine and Power, Transactions of the
ASME, 112:391 397, (1990) {Applications of Interactive Combustion to Coal-Water
slurry fired Diesel Engine}.
50. W. Ryan, K. Annamalai and J. Caton, "Relation between Group Combustion and Drop Array
Studies," Combustion and Flame, 80:313 321 (1990) {Array Studies to Cluster of Drops-
Mathematical Analysis on Interactive Liquid drop Combustion} 51. K. Annamalai, S.C. Lau, S. Somasundaram and Y.S. Kim, "Application of Non Integral
Method to Combustion and Natural Convection Problem,” Journal of Chemical Engineering
Communications, 65:231 242 (1988) {Development of a new Mathematical Tool for
Integration of Boundary Layer Combustion}. 52. K. Annamalai, S. Ramalingam, T. Dahdah and D. Chi, "Group Combustion of a Cylindrical
Cloud of Char/Carbon Particles," Journal of Heat Transfer, Transactions of the ASME,
110:190 200 (1988) {Mathematical Analysis on Interactive Ignition of a Cylindrical group
of Fixed Carbon or Char Particles} 53. K. Annamalai, J. Sweeten and S.C. Ramalingam, "Estimation of the Gross Heating Values of
Biomass Fuels," Transactions of the Society of Agricultural Engineers, 30:1205 1208 (1987)
{How to estimate Heating values from Elemental Analysis of Agricultural and Animal
waste based Biomass Fuels within about 6% errors? Boie Equation}. 54. K. Annamalai and J. Caton, "Distinctive Burning Characteristics of Carbon Particles,"
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 65:1027 1032 (1987) {Mathematical Analysis
on Combustion of Fixed Carbon}.
55. K. Annamalai and S. Ramalingam, "Group Combustion of Char Particles," Combustion and
Flame, 70:307 332 (1987) {Mathematical Analysis on Interactive Combustion of a
Spherical group of Fixed Carbon or Char particles in Quiescent atmosphere}.
56. S.C. Lau and K. Annamalai, "Optimization of Air Cooled Condensers," Transactions of the
ASME J. of Energy Resources, 109:90 95, (1987) {Thermodynamic Analysis of Steam
Powered Cars-The Condenser size minimization}.
57. K. Annamalai, Y.M. Ibrahim and J. Sweeten, "Experimental Studies on Combustion of Cattle
Manure in a Fluidized Bed Combustor," Transactions of the ASME Journal of Energy
Resources and Technology, 109:49 57, (1987) {Literature Review on Earlier tests and
Small scale tests on Direct Combustion of Cattle Manure using Fluidized Bed
Combustors} 58. S. Somasundaram, D. Chi and K. Annamalai, "A Computer Algorithm for Determining the
Thermodynamic Properties of a Pure Substance," International Journal of Mechanical
Engineering Education, 16:141 143, (1988) {Development of EXCEL based Software for
Thermodynamic Properties of fluids using Real Gas State Equation} 59. S. Somasundaram, D. Chi and K. Annamalai, "Thermodynamic Properties of a Pure
Substance," ASHRAE Transactions, V. 93, Pt. 2, No. 3096, pp 701-715 (1987) {Development
of EXCEL based Software for Thermodynamic Properties of fluids using Real Gas State
Equation}.
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60. G.P. Peterson and K. Annamalai, "A Differential Approach to Heat Pipe Priming in
Microgravity," Chemical Engineering Communications, 52:151 161 (1987) {Development of
Heat Pipe for Space Power Applications } 61. K. Annamalai, S.C. Lau and K. Sekhar, "A Non-integral Technique for the Approximate
Solution of Transport Problems,” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer,
13:523 534 (1986) {Development of a new Mathematical Tool for Integration of Boundary
Layer Problems}. 62. J. Sweeten, J. Korenberg, K. Annamalai, W. Lepori, and C.B. Parnell, "Combustion of Cattle
Manure for Energy Production," Journal of Energy in Agriculture, 5:55 72 (1986) {Pilot
Scale tests on Direct Combustion of Cattle Manure using Fluidized Bed Combustors} 63. K. Annamalai and S. Stockbridge, "Combustion of Char/Carbon in a Periodic Thermal
Environment," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 27:1932 1935 (1984)
{Mathematical Analysis on Oscillating Combustion of Fixed Carbon with applications to
Fluidized Bed Combustors}.
64. M. Sibulkin, A. Kulkarni and K. Annamalai, "Burning on Vertical Fuel with Finite Reaction
Rate," Combustion and Flame, 44:187-199, (1982) {Combustion of Plastics/Polymers
under Free Convection}.
65. M. Sibulkin, A. Kulkarni and K. Annamalai, "Effects of Radiation on the Burning of Vertical
Fuel Surfaces," 18th Symposium (International) on Combustion, Waterloo, Canada, pp. 611
617, (1981) {Combustion of Plastics/Polymers under Free Convection}.
66. K. Annamalai and M. Sibulkin, "Ignition and Flame Spread Tests of Cellular Plastics,” Fire
and Flammability, Flammability of Cellular Plastics, Part 2, Edited by C.J. Hilado, 19:27 40,
Economic Publishing CO., Westport, Connecticut (1981). {Ignitability of Plastics/Polymers }
67. K. Annamalai and M. Sibulkin, "Flame Spread over Combustible Surfaces in Laminar Flow
Systems: Part I. Excess Fuel and Fluxes of Heat and Mass," Combustion Science and
Technology, 19:167 183, (1979) {Combustion of Plastics/Polymers under Free, forced and
stagnation Flows}.
68. K. Annamalai and M. Sibulkin, "Flame Spread Over Combustible Surfaces in Laminar Flow
Systems: Part II. Flame Heights and Flame Spread Velocity," Combustion Science and
Technology, 19:185 193, (1979) {Combustion of Plastics/Polymers under Free, forced and
stagnation Flows}.
69. K. Annamalai and P. Durbetaki, "Combustion Behavior of Small Char/Graphite Particles,"
17th Symposium (International) on Combustion, University of Leeds, England, (Aug. 20 25)
Combustion Institute, pp. 169 178, (1979) {Mathematical Analysis on Combustion of
Single Fixed Carbon or Char Particle} 70. K. Annamalai, "Critical Regimes of Coal Ignition," Journal of Engineering for Power,
101:574 583, (1979) {Ignition of very small Fixed Carbon or Char Particle}.
71. K. Annamalai and M. Sibulkin, "Ignition and Flame Spread Tests of Cellular Plastics,"
Journal of Fire and Flammability, 9:445-458, (1978) {Ignitability of Plastics/Polymers}.
72. K. Annamalai and P. Durbetaki, "A Theory on Transition of Ignition Phase of Coal Particles,"
Combustion and Flame, 29:193-208, (1977) {Ignition Switching from Gas Phase to carbon
surface for Coal Particles}.
73. K. Annamalai and P. Durbetaki, "Some Comments on Dirac Delta Approximations for
Chemical Reactions," AIAA Journal, 14:1774-1776, (1976) {Approximate Mathematical
Tools for Combustion Studies}. 74. K. Annamalai and P. Durbetaki, "Ignition of Thermally Thin Porous Pyrolysing Solids Under
Normally Impinging Flames," Combustion and Flame, 27:253-266, (1976) {Fire from
Ignition of Fabrics/Clothes}.
75. K. Annamalai and P. Durbetaki, "Characteristics of an Open Diffusion Flame," Combustion
and Flame, 25:137-139, (1975) {Combustion of Gaseous Fuels}.
76. K. Annamalai, "Universal Filling Characteristics of Coupled Tank and Compressor System,"
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 3:1-7, (1975) {Educational
Development for Students: How to develop theory and Check with Experiment?}.
77. K. Annamalai and P. Durbetaki, "Extinction of Spherical Diffusion Flames: Spalding's
Approach," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 17:1416-1418, (1975)
{Extinction of Flames}.
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78. K. Annamalai, V.K. Rao and A.V. Sreenath, "Nomograms for the Estimation of Maximum
Possible Levels of CO Combustion Products of Hydrocarbon Fuels," Journal of Institute of
Fuel, XLV: 48-51, (1972) {Development of Nomograms for Combustion Products}.
79. K. Annamalai, V.K. Rao, and A.V. Sreenath, "Products Distribution around a Burning Droplet:
An Analytical Approach," Combustion and Flame, 16:286-294, (1971) {Combustion of
Single Drop}.
9.3.4 Journal Papers submitted , under review and to be submitted
80. Wei Chen1, Ben Lawrence1, Kalyan Annamalai, R. James Ansley2, and Mustafa Mirik,
“Kinetic of Pyrolysis of Mesquite and Juniper Biomass Fuel from TGA Data ,” J of Biomass
Energy, submitted Oct 2011.under Review
81. John M. Sweeten1, Kevin Heflin1, Brent W. Auvermann1, Kalyan Annamalai2, F. Ted
McCollum, “Combustion-Fuel Properties of Manure or Compost from Paved or Un-paved
Cattle Feedlots as Modified by Annual Precipitation, “Revised version submitted, ASABE
Transactions 2012.
82. Kalyan Annamalai*, and Carlos Silva, “, Entropy Stress and Scaling of Vital Organs over Life
Span , “ Submitted, Under Review J of entropy {Application of Thermo to all biological
systems—Vital Organs in Humans } 83. Kalyan Annamalai, Group Combustion Of Carbon Particles And Analogy To Metabolism In
Large And Small Organs , In preparation, 2012 {Application of Groupd Combustio
Concepts to biological systems and verification of allometric laws -Vital Organs in
Humans } 84.
9.3.5 Journal Papers in Preparation
25. Kalyan Annamalai, “Group Combustion In Thermal Systems: A Missing Link To Metabolism Of
Biological Systems/Organs And Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids) Victims? “ Invited
Conference Paper ; invited for Submission to Prog Energy and Comb sc., June 30 , 2011. 2008
{Application of Group Combustion theory to biological systems and their organs--Humans }
82. Kalyan Annamalai, “ Organs Limiting Human Life Span: Degradation of Organs using
Entropy Generation Scale, “ to be submitted{Application of Thermodynamics to biological
systems and their organs--Humans }
83. Nathan Coon, Brandon Martin, Paul Goughnour, and Kalyan Annamalai Mechanical
Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3123 (USA)
“Pneumatic conveyance of fine powder using an eductor aspirated feeder”,
84. Madhu B Puchayakala and Kalyan Annamalai, “ Mercury oxidation behavior during isolated
coal particle combustion, “ to be submitted,
85. Giacomo Colmegna, Kalyan Annamalai, Udayasarathy Arcot V , “Reburn Modeling of The
NOx Reduction With The Use Of Cattle Biomass As A Reburn Fuel,” to be submitted {
Reburn Zero D Model}
86. Hyuk Jin Oh, Kalyan Annamalai, John M. Sweeten, “ Potentials of Cattle Wastes/Biomass as
Alternative Fuels in Coal-Fired Power Plants for Emissions Controls, “ to be Submitted to J
of Renewable Energy {Dairy biomass as Reburn Fuel}
9.4 Full paper refereed Conference Proceedings and Publications
2012
87. W.Chen, S.S.Thanapal , K.Annamalai and R.J.Ansley,, GT2012-69324 ,” Comparative
Evaluation Of Co2-O2 And Air (N2-O2) Gasification Of Agricultural Biomass Fuels,
“Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo 2012: Power for Land, Sea and Air GT2012 July 11-15,
2012, Bella center, Copenhagen, Denmark
2011
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88. Siva Sankar Thanapal, Kalyan Annamalaia, John Sweetenb, and Gerardo Gordillo, “. “Fixed
Bed Gasification of Dairy Biomass with Enriched Air Mixture,” Third International
Conference on Applied Energy - 16-18 May 2011 , Perugia, Italy, pages 01-13
89. Hyukjin Oh, Kalyan Annamalai, John Sweeten, Witold Arnold, “ Reburning Of Cattle
Manure-Based Biomass With Coals In A Small Scale Boiler Burner Facility For Nox And
Mercury Reduction, “ Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2011 8th Thermal Engineering Joint
Conference, AJTEC2011-44182, March 13-17, 2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (NOx and Hg
Reduction)
90. Gerardo Gordillo and Kalyan Annamalai, “ Char and Tar Production From Dairy Biomass
Gasification Using Air-Steam For Partial Oxidation, “Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2011
8th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference, AJTEC2011-44338, March 13-17, 2011,
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
2009
91. Hyukjin Oh, Annnamalai, K., John M. Sweeten, Christopher Rynio, and Witold Arnold,
“Combustion Of Cattle Biomass As A Supplementary Fuel In A Small Scale Boiler Burner
Facility For Nox And Mercury Reduction, “ IMECE2009-12626, Proceedings of IMECEC2009,
2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 13-19,
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
92. Gerardo Gordillo And Kalyan Annamalai, “Air-Steam Gasification Of Dairy Biomass Using
Small Scale Fixed Bed Gasifier, Proceedings of The ASME Turbo Expo 2009 June 8-12,
Orlando, Florida, USA; GT2009-59218
2008
93. Gerardo Gordillo, Kalyan Annamalai, Udayasarathy Arcot, Gasification of Coal and Animal
Waste using an Air-Steam Mixture as Oxidizing Agent, “19th National & 8th ISHMT-ASME
Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, January 3 - 5, 2008; Paper No: FBH-5 JNTU Hyderabad,
India
94. Kalyan Annamalai, , “Thermo-chemical Energy Conversion of Coal, Animal Waste Based
Biomass, and Coal:Biomass Blends, “ 19th National & 8th ISHMT-ASME Heat And Mass
Transfer Conference, January 3 - 5, 2008, ASME -ISHMT, Hyderabad, India , Jan 3-5, 2008. pp
95. Kalyan Annamalai, A Udayasarathy and G. Gordillo, “ Coal and Biomass: Direct Combustion
and Gasification, “ Second International Conference, “2nd
International Confeence on Resource
Utilization and Intelligent Systems (INCRUIS)–2008, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai,
January 3-5, 2008.pp 56-76, 2008; CROSS LISTED UNDER INVITED LECTURE
2007
96. K. Annamalai, N.T. Carlin, H. Oh, G. Gordillo Ariza, B. Lawrence, And U. Arcot V, J.M.
Sweeten K. Heflin, W.L. Harman “ Thermo-Chemical Energy Conversion Using Supplementary
Animal Wastes With Coal , “, Invited Key Note Presentation, 2007 ASME International
Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007 Seattle, Washington,
USA; IMECE2007-43386; CROSS LISTED UNDER INVITED LECTURE
97. Giacomo Colmegna, Kalyan Annamalai, Udayasarathy Arcot V , “Hg Reduction During Reburn
Process With The Use Of Cattle Biomass As A Reburn Fuel, “ The 3rd International Green
Energy Conference, IGEC-2007, Västerås, Sweden, June 17-20, 2007.
2006
98. Sweeten, J.M., K. Heflin, K. Annamalai, B. Auvermann, F.T. McCollum and D. Parker. 2006.
Combustion-Fuel Properties of Manure or Compost from Paved vs. Un-paved Cattle Feedlots.
Presented at the 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Portland, OR, July 9-12. ASABE
Paper No. 06-4143.
99. Madhu B Puchakayala and Kalyan Annamalai, “Hg Emission Modeling For A Blended Coal
Particle “ Proceedings of IMECE 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress
and Exposition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA, IMECE2006-13908
2005 and earlier
100. S.Arumugam, KAnnamalai , Ben Thien and , J Sweeten, “Feedlot Biomass Co-firing: A
Renewable Energy Alternative for Coal-fired Utilities,” IGEC-1, Proceedings of the International
Green Energy Conference 12-16 June 2005, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Paper No. IGEC-1-128
101. Soyuz Priyadarsan , Kalyan Annamalai *, Ben Thein , John Sweeten , Saqib Mukhtar , “ANIMAL
WASTE AS A SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY,” Agriculture as producer and Consumer
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of Energy, USDA”s Office of Energy research Policy, Arlington, Va June 24-25, 2004. ( also
paper selected for Publication as Book Chapter)
102. S. Priyadarsan, Annamalai, K, M T Holtzapple, S Mukhtar, “Cofiring Coal and Litter Biomass in
Fixed Bed Gasifier under Batch Mode Operation,” 6 th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer
Conference, Kalpakkam, TN, India, Jan 5-7, 2003.
103. S. Priyadarsan, K. Annamalai, J. M. Sweeten, M. T. Holtzapple, S. Mukhtar, “Waste to energy:
fixed bed gasification of feedlot and chicken litter biomass,” ASAE Conference , Las Vegas,
July,2003.
104. Annamalai, K, Thien B, Sweeten, J., Heflin, K., and Greene, L W, “ Feedlot Manure as Reburn
Fuel for NOcx reduction in Coal Fired Plants, “3 rd International Symposium on Combustion on
Agricultural Air Pollution, Raleigh, NC, Oct 12-15, 2003..
105. Ben Thien, Kalyan Annamalai, John Sweeten , “ Co-firing Feedlot and Litter Biomass: Coal
Blends in a Laboratory Scale Boiler Burner,” 2002 ASME Symposium on Combustion, Energy
and Fire, Proceedings of IMECE2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress &
Exposition November 17-22, 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana, Paper # IMECE 33999.
106. K. Annamalai, C.J. Chen, B. Thien and J. Sweeten , “Performance of a Co-Fired Boiler Burner
with Water Injection, “ Proceedings of ETCE 2002 ASME Engineering Technology Conference
on Energy, February 4-6, 2002 - Houston, Texas.
107. Sweeten, J M, K.Annamalai, K. Heflin, M Freeman, 2002, “Cattle Feedlot Manure Quality for
Combustion with Coal: manure Blends, Paper # 024092, 2002 ASAE Annual International
Meeting/ CIGR XVth World Congress, Chicago, Illinois, July 28-31, 21 pages
108. Mukhtar, S., K.Annamalai, B. Thien and S C porter, , “Cofiring of Coal and Broiler Litter (BL)
Fuels for Power Generation: BL Fuel Quality and Characteristics, Paper # 024092, 2002 ASAE
Annual International Meeting / CIGR XVth World Congress, Chicago, Illinois, July 28-31, 12
pages
109. Thien, B., Annamalai and Bukur, D. “Thermo gravimetric Analyses of Coal, Feedlot Biomass and
Blends in Inert and Oxidizing Atmospheres”, Proceedings of IJPGC:IJPGC-2001,JPGC
2001/FACT-19082, New Orleans, LA June 4-7, 2001
110. Muhammad Sami, Kalyan Annamalai and Margaret Wooldridge, “Modeling of Co-firing Coal-
Feedlot Biomass Blends in Swirl Burners and Associated NO Emissions”, NHTC01 11411,
Proceedings of NHTC2001-20119, 35th
National Heat Transfer Conference, June 10-12, 2001,
Anaheim, California
111. Sami M, Annamalai, K, Senthil Dhanapalan and Wooldridge, m, “Numerical simulation of blend
combustion of coal and feedlot waste in a swirl burner, “ ASME HTD 364-2, Edited by L C Witte,
pp363-371, 1999
112. Tran P and Annamalai, “Heterogeneous versus homogeneous ignition of a solid fuel particle
cloud, Energy Resources Technology Symposia, ASME ETCE and OMAE Joint Conf., 2000, Feb.
14-17, pp (2000)
113. Annamalai, K and Wei, G., “Evaporation and Combustion of Drop Arrays and Streams f Drops,”
Energy Resources Technology Symposia, ASME ETCE and OMAE Joint Conf. 2000, Feb. 14-17,
pp (2000)
114. Hernandez, A., Escobar-Vargas, S. and Annamalai, “ Characteristics of Ti+C mixtures under
Radiant Heating, “Proceedings of Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st Century,
ASME Preprint # RAES99-7630, 7 pages, 1999
115. Martin, M., Annamalai, K. and Claridge, “The Effects of Glycol Addition to a Static Water
Cooled Thermal Energy Storage system, “ Proceedings of Renewable and Advanced Energy
Systems for the 21st Century, ASME Preprint # RAES99-7674, 10 pages, 1999.
116. Phuoc, T and Annamalai, K. “ A heat and mass transfer Analysis of the Ignition and Extinction of
Solid Fuel Particles, “,Proceedings of Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st
Century, ASME Preprint # RAES99-7628, 10 pages, 1999
117. S.T. Tillman, K. Annamalai, and J.A. Caton, “ Investigation of Schmidt number dependence on
Lift off and Blow off in laminar planar jets, “ ASME-Energy Sources Technology Conference and
Exhibition 1999, ETCE 99-6696, pp1-9, 1999
118. Campo, C., Abushakra, B., Assenlta, C., Annamalai, K. And Lalk, T., A Comparison Between
the Theoretical and Actual Performance of a polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell using Availability
Analysis, ASME- Energy week, Feb. 2-4, 1998; ASME Paper # ETCE 98-4768
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119. Annamalai, K. Morris, T. and McNicholls, D., " A Thermodynamic Analysis of Fever in
Chemotraphs," AES Vol. 37, Advanced Energy Systems Division, pp. 239-247, 1997
120. Tanmoy, B. And Annamalai, K., " Ignition and Combustion of Isolated Coal-Water Slurry
Droplet, " 97-AA-79. Presented at ASME-ASIA 97 Congress and Exhibition, Sep 30-Oct 2, 1997
121. Tillman, T., Annamalai, K. and Caton, J., A Lift Off and Blow Off Characteristics of Laminar
Non-Premixed Planar Jets, ASME Vol. 352, pp. 101-108, 1997
122. Annamalai, K. and Morris, T.K, , Thermodynamics of human fever, Emerging Energy
Technology , 8th Annual International Energy week, Book V, pp. 457-461, 1997
123. Tootle, D., Annamalai, K., and Kristens, A Work loss during Compression of a Saturated Mixture
in a Compressor, Emerging Energy Technology, 8th Annual International Energy week, Book V,
pp. 433-436, 1997.
124. Dhanapalan, S, Annamalai, K. and Daripa, P. " Turbulent Combustion Modeling of Coal:
biomass in a Swirl Burner," Emerging Energy Technology, 8th International Energy week, Book
V, pp. 415-423, 1997
125. Annamalai., Frazzitta,S., and Sweeten, J., " Performance of a Burner with Coal and Coal: manure
Blends," Emerging Energy Technology, Book VII, ASME International, pp. 68-72, 1996
126. Rodriguez, P., Annamalai, K., and Sweeten, J., " Effects of Drying on Heating Values of
Biomass," ASME-ETCE Conference, Emerging Energy Technology, PD vol. 66, pp. 121-125,
(1995).
127. Dhanapalan, S. and Annamalai, K., Burner Performance Predictions for Low Sulfur Wyoming
Coal, " ASME-WAM, HTD Vol.296, pp.107-118, 1994.
128. M. Abraham, K.Annamalai and D. Claridge, " Optimization of the Storage Process for a Cool
Thermal Storage System, " Optimal Design of Thermal Systems and Components, ASME,
HTD-Vol. 279, pp. 19-26, 1994
129. S. Frazzitta, and K. Annamalai, “Performance of a Small Scale Boiler Burner in the Firing of
Wyoming Coal,” ASME-ETCE, vol.: PD-Vol. 57, pp. 101-105, 1994.
130. Du, X., Gopalakrishnan, C. and Annamalai, K., “Group Ignition and Combustion of a Cylindrical
Stream of Particles," Heat and Mass Transfer 94, Tata-McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi,
953-959 (1994).
131. K.Annamalai and W.Ryan, " Evaporation of Arrays of Drops Using the Point Source Method,"
ASME-Emerging Energy Technology, PD Vol. 50, pp. 49-54, (1993).
132. K.Annamalai and S.Chandra, "Evaporation of Multi-component Array of Drops," ASME/ETCE
Conference, Jan. 26-29, 1992, ASME-Emerging Energy Technology, PD Vol. 41, pp. 15-22,
(1992).
133. V.Anand and K.Annamalai, "Group Effects on NOx Emission from Coal," Heat Transfer in
Fire and Combustion Systems, HTD-Vol. 176, Edited by S.C. Yao and J.N. Chung, pp. 71-77,
(1991).
134. M.Ruiz, K.Annamalai and T.Dahdah, "An Experimental Study on Group Ignition of Coal Particle
Streams," Heat Transfer in Fire and Combustion Systems, HTD-Vol. 148, edited by W.L.
Grosshandler and H.G. Semerjian, pp. 19-25, (1990).
135. D.Branyon, J.Caton and K.Annamalai, "Coal Fueled Diesel Cycle Simulations: The Role of
Group Effects," ASME-ETCE Coal Fueled Diesel Engines, ICE-Vol. 12,Edited by J.A.Caton,
pp. 77-84, (1990).
136. R. Laster and K. Annamalai, "Effect of Droplet Interactions on Ignition Delay Times," National
Heat Transfer Conference, Philadelphia, August, ASME HTD Vol. 106, pp. 415-421, (1989).
137. S. Ramalingam and K. Annamalai, "Group Ignition and Combustion of a Cloud of Char Particles
under Transient Conditions,” ASME Proceedings of the National Heat Transfer Conference,
edited by H.R. Jacobs, HTD - Vol. 96, Vol-1, pp. 45-54, (1988).
138. J.A. Caton, Jurgen Schmidt, John Roth, Frank Bachman and Kalyan Annamalai, "Nitric Oxide
Emissions from a Coal-Fueled Engine: Numerical Results," ASME/ETCE Engine Symposium,
New Orleans, La., ASME Paper, No. 88-ICE-22, (1988).
139. S.C. Ramalingam and K. Annamalai, "Non-Steady Group Combustion of a Cloud of Char
Particles," ASME-Winter Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts 87-WA/FACT-4 (1987).
140. K. Annamalai, S. Ramalingam, T. DahDah and D. Chi, "Group Combustion of a Cloud of Char
Particles," 1987 ASME/JSME Thermal Engineering Joint Conference Proceedings, V. 1,
49-60 (1987).
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141. K. Annamalai, Y.I. Ibrahim and M. Colaluca, "Free Convective Carbon Burning," ASME/WAM,
Preprint No. 86-WA/HT-18, (1986).
142. G.P. Peterson and K. Annamalai, "A Differential Approach to Heat Pipe Priming in Micro-
gravity," Symposium on Microgravity Fluid Mechanics, edited by D.J. Norton, FED, V. 42,
25-29, (1986).
143. K. Annamalai, "The Evaporation and Combustion of a Cloud of Droplets," ASME/AICHE
National Heat Transfer Conference, Denver, (August 1985), Heat Transfer in Fire and
Combustion System, edited by C.K. Law, et al, HTD V. 45, 27-35 (1985).
144. K. Annamalai, S.C. Lau and S.V. Shelton, "Optimization of Air Cooled Condensers," Industrial
Pollution Control Symposium Proceedings, ASME, pp. 99-109, (1985).
145. K. Annamalai, A. Madan and Y. Mortada, "Ignition of a Cloud of Droplets," ASME/WAM
Meeting, Heat Transfer Division, Louisiana, December 9-14, 1984, ASME Paper
#84-WA/HT-18, (1984)
146. K. Annamalai, "Critical Regimes of Coal Ignition," Joint Power Generation Conference, Dallas,
Texas, ASME 78-JPGC-FU-1, (1978)
Before joining Texas A&M University in September 1981
147. K. Annamalai, A. Alkidas and P. Durbetaki,” On Droplets Burning Concentration Dependent
Transport Properties," Proceedings of Southeastern Seminar on Thermal Sciences, Vanderbilt
University, Tennessee, pp. 101-137, (1972).
9.5 Abstract reviewed Conference Publications and other non-reviewed
Proceedings 2012
148. B. Lawrence1, K. Annamalai1, J. Sweeten, and K. Heflin, “Effect of cofiring coal with low ash
dairy biomass on NOx in a 100,000 BTU/hr low NOx burner“, Paper # 12S-128, Spring Technical
Meeting of the Central States Section of the Combustion Institute April 22–24, 2012
149. Kalyan Annamalai, “Group Combustion Of Char Particles And Metabolism In Large Organs,
“Paper # 12S-130, Spring Technical Meeting of the Central States Section of the Combustion
Institute April 22–24, 2012{Application of Groupd Combustio Concepts to biological systems and
verification of allometric laws -Vital Organs in Humans }
2010
150. Annamalai, K.,Oh Hyukjin, Ben Lawrence, Siva Thanapal, and Joseph King, “ Comparative
evaluation of Catalytic and non-catalytic Pyrolysis Processes for Production of Bio-Fuel from Soy
Seeds, “ “ASME Turbo 2010, June 4-18,Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 2010.
2009
151. Hyukjin Oh, Kalyan Annamalai1*, John M. Sweeten, Christopher Rynio(Ruhr-Universität-
Bochum, Bochum, Germany 44780) , “Co-Combustion of Animal Wastes and Coals in a 30 kWt
Boiler Burner Facility for Reductions of NOx and Mercury Emissions, “ 11E4, US national
Combustion Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI , May 17-20, 2009.
152. Kalyan Annamalai*And Rohit Sundar , “Combustion of Pure Carbon In The Presence Of H2O
And CO2 Using Single And Double Film Models,” 12A4, US national Combustion Meeting, Ann
Arbor, MI, May 17-20, 2009.
2008
153. Kalyan Annamalai Invited participant for Combustion Work shop,” Mercury Emission And
Control For Coal Fired Power Plants, “ Dec 31-Jan 2, 2008, Indian Inst of Technology (IIT),
Kanpur, India. ( CROSS LISTED UNDER INVITED SEMINARS)
154. Kalyan Annamalai, Invited participant , “Energy Conversion research-An Overview, “ Workshop
on Energy , Materials and Systems , January 10 - 11, 2008, Anna University, Guindy, India;
Seminar on Energy Materials and Systems, pp 5-6, 2008; ( CROSS LISTED UNDER INVITED
SEMINARS)
2007
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155. N. T. Carlin, K. Annamalai, J. M. Sweeten, and S. Mukhtar, “Utilization of Latent Heat Derived
From Vaporized Wastewater in High Moisture Dairy Manure Combustion Schemes,” Texas A&M
University System and Ag Extension & Research Center, International Symposium on Air Quality
and Waste Management for Agriculture, Sep 16-17, 2007
156. Jesse K. Magnuson, Thomas N. Anderson, Robert P. Lucht, School of Mechanical Engineering,
Purdue University , Udayasarathy A. Vijayasarathy, Hyukjin Oh, and Kalyan Annamalai,Texas
A&M University, “Application of a diode-laser-based ultraviolet absorption sensor for in situ
measurements of atomic mercury in coal combustion exhaust, “Paper G02 – Diagnostics , 5th US
Combustion Meeting, March 25-28, 2007.
157. Hyukjin Oh, Jerald A. Caton and Kalyan Annamalai “ Measurements of Homogeneous Mercury
Oxidations by Various Gas Components of the Simulated Flue Gas Stream in a Flow Reactor,”
Paper # D11 Topic: Fundamentals, 5th US Combustion Meeting, March 25-28, 2007.
158. Ben Lawrence, Kalyan Annamalai1, and John M. Sweeten, “Performance of small scale boiler
burner fired with blends of coal and dairy biomass,” Paper # H02 Topic: Technology, 5th US
Combustion Meeting, March 25-28, 2007.
2006
159. Brandon Martin, Ben Thien, Kalyan Annamalai and Bukur, Dragomir, “ Pyrolysis and Group
Ignition of Coal, Feedlot Biomass and Blends under TGA Conditions,” CSS-CI ; May 21-23,
2006, Cleveland, OH
160. Madhu Babu Puchakayala and Kalyan Annamalai., “ Mercury Emission Behavior during Isolated
Coal Particle Combustion, “ CSS-CI ; May 21-23, 2006, Cleveland, OH
161. Carlos A. Silva and Kalyan Annamalai , I st Law, Metabolism; 2nd Law and Entropy Generation:
Secret to Longevity in Lifespan?,” 9th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer
Conference, June 05-08, 2006.
2005 and earlier
162. Siwatch, V., Annamalai, K. and Tillman, T ,” Excess air in Laminar Jet Flames and NOx
Emission, “ Eastern Section of Combustion Institute, Orlando, Florida , Nov. 13-15, 2005
163. S. Arumugam, K. Annamalai, S. Priyadarsan, B. Thien and J. Sweeten, A “Novel Application of
Feedlot Biomass (Cattle Manure) as Reburning Fuel for NOx Reduction in Coal Fired Power
Plants,” Symposium, State of the Science, Animal Manure and Waste Management (USDA),
January 5-7, 2005 San Antonio, Texas.
164. Subramanian V. Kannan and Kalyan Annamalai , Multi-component Droplet Evaporation and
Combustion of Transportation Fuels , Central States sec of Combustion Institute, Univ of Texas
Austin, TX, March 21-23, 2004
165. S. Arumugam, S. Priyadarsan, B. Thien, K. Annamalai*, and J. Sweeten, “Combustion and
Emission Performance of Coal: Feedlot Biomass Blends, “ Central States sec of Combustion
Institute, Univ of Texas Austin, TX , March 21-23, 2004.
166. Thomas N. Anderson, Soyuz Priyadarsan, Senthilvasan Arumugam, Rodolfo Barron-Jimenez,
JeraldA. Caton, and Kalyan Annamalai, Robert P. Lucht,, “Diode-Laser-Based Sensor
Measurements of Nitric Oxide in Particulate-Laden Combustion Exhaust Streams“ Proceedings of
the Twentieth Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
September 15-19, 2003
167. B. Thien, K. Annamalai and D. B. Bukur, “ Pyrolysis and Group Ignition behavior of Coal,
Feedlot Biomass and Blends under TGA Conditions,” National Combustion Conference, Univ. of
Illinois at Chicago, IL, March 16-19,2003
168. Soyuz Priyadarsan, Kalyan Annamalai, Mark T. Holtzapple and John Sweeten, “Transient Studies
on Fixed Bed Gasification of Feedlot Biomass, “ALTERNATIVE POWER – Agricultural
Biomass Fuels and Renewables, Electric Power Conf, George Brown Conference Center,
Houston, March 4-6, 2003.
169. Soyuz Priyadarsan, Kalyan Annamalai, Mark T. Holtzapple and Saqib Mukhtar, “ Fixed Bed
Gasification Studies on Chicken Litter Biomass under Batch Mode Operation,” Electric Power
Conf, George Brown Conference Center, Houston, March 4-6, 2003.
170. Freeman, M, Annamalai, K and Sweeten, J., “NOx Reduction with Feedlot Biomass as a Reburn
Fuel in a 150 kW Pilot Scale Boiler Burner Facility, “Electric Power Conf, George Brown
Conference Center, Houston, March 4-6, 2003.
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171. Kalyan Annamalai, Ben Thien, John Sweeten , Kevin Heflin and L. Wayne Greene , “ Feedlot
Manure as Reburn Fuel for NOx Reduction in Coal Fired Plants,” ASAE 3rd International
Symposium on Agricultural Air Pollution, Raleigh, NC, October 12-15, 2003
172. J. Sweeten, K. Annamalai, B. Thien, “Cattle Feedlot Manure Quality for Combustion in
Coal/Manure Blends,” 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL,
July 29-31, 2002. Paper Number: ASAE 024092, 21 pages
173. S. Mukhtar, K. Annamalai, B. Thien, “Co-firing of Coal and Broiler Litter (BL) Fuels for Power
Generation: BL Fuel Quality and Characteristics,” 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting,
Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL, July 29-31, 2002. Paper Number: ASAE 024189
174. K. Annamalai, J. Sweeten, , K. Heflin, M. Freeman, B. Thien, “Feedlot Manure Combustion in
Coal Blends,” 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL, July 29-
31, 2002.
175. Terry Galloway, Joseph Waidl, K.Annamalai , J.Sweeten Terry L, Tomlinson and E.M. Bellet,
and Dave Weigle, “ Energy resource recovery applications using gasification and steam
reforming, “ Bi-annual Incineration and Thermal Alternatives conference, New Orleans, May 8
thru May 15, 2002.
176. Ben Thien and Kalyan Annamalai, “ Reduction of NO Through Reburning With Coal and Feedlot
Biomass” , National Combustion Conference, Oakland, Ca. March 25-27, 2001
177. Annamalai, K. Sweeten, J. , Freeman, M., Mathur, M., W.O’Dowd, and G.Walbert, “ Pilot plant
testing of Coal:Feedlot Biomass (Cattle Manure) cofiring in a 500,000 BTU/hr DOE-NETL
boiler Burner ,” “17th
US-Pittsburgh Coal Conference Proceedings, Pittsburgh, Sep 11- 14,
2000. Paper # 18-06.
178. Sweeten, J M, Annamalai ,K., McDonald, L. A. and Auvermann, B., , ” Cattle Feedlot Manure
Quality for Coal/Biomass Blend Combustion, . Paper # 18-4, 17th
US-Pittsburgh Coal Conference
Proceedings , Pittsburgh, Sep 11- 14, 2000.
179. Annamalai ,K., Thien, B., and Sweeten ,”Co-Firing of Coal and Feedlot Biomass (FB) in a
Laboratory Scale Boiler Burner, “paper # 18-05, 17th
US-Pittsburgh Coal Conference
Proceedings, Pittsburgh, Sep 11- 14, 2000.
180. Annamalai ,K., Thien, and Sweeten, “ Cofiring Coal: Feedlot Biomass in a Boiler Burner,”
Feedlot Biomass Utilization Proceedings, Edited by Sweeten, J., pp23-46 , Amarillo, TX, March
31, 2000
181. Sweeten, J, Annamalai ,K.,and McDonald, L.,, “ Cattle Feedlot manure/Coal Blend Combustion
Experiments ,” Feedlot Biomass Utilization Proceedings, Edited by Sweeten, J., pp 47-67 ,
Amarillo, TX, March 31, 2000
182. Annamalai, K. and Sweeten, J, “ Co-firing of a Small Scale burner with Coal and Feedlot Waste
Blends,” Proceedings of Animal Waste Workshop,” USDOE, FETC, Edited by A.C.Bose, p 14-
15, 1999
183. Tillman, T. Annamalai, K. and Caton, J., “ Lift off and Blow Off Characteristics for Multiple
Laminar Jets in a linear Array,” Proceedings of National Combustion Conference, pp. 536-
539,Mar14-17, 1999.
184. Annamalai, K., Frazitta, S. and Sweeten, J., “Combustion of Feedlot Manure for Energy
Recovery,” Livestock Waste Streams: Energy and Environment, Workshop # 1, TAMU
Agricultural And Res. Extension Center, Amarillo, TX, pp. 34-43, 1997.
185. Tillman, T., Annamalai, K. and Caton, J., " Experimental Investigation of Interacting Multiple
Flames, " Central states Section of Comb. Inst., pp. 404-409, 1998
186. Tillman, T., Annamalai, K. and Caton J., “Effects of Interactions on Blow-Off of Non-Premixed
Circular Jets,” Combustion Inst. Conf. Proceedings (Point Clear, Alabama, 4/27-4/28), 182-187,
1997
187. Frazitta, S., Annamalai, K. and Sweeten, J., " Performance of Burner with Coal: Manure blends,"
Central and Western States Comb. Inst., Mexican National Sect. Of Comb. Inst. and American
Flame Research Committee Conf. Proceedings, pp. 614-619, (1995).
188. Frazitta, S., Annamalai, K. and Sweeten, J., " Performance of a Small Scale Boiler Burner in the
Firing of Fuel Blends, “ Great Plains Animal Waste Conference on Confined Animal Production
and Water quality, Conference Proceedings, pp. 210 (1994).
189. Frazitta, S., Annamalai, K. and Sweeten, J., " Performance of a Small Scale Boiler Burner in the
Firing of Coal and raw Feedlot Manure Blends, " Central states Section of Comb.Inst.Proceedings,
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pp. 329-335, (1994).
190. Annamalai, K. and Lau, S.C., " Teaching Chemical Equilibrium using Reaction Temperature and
Spread Sheet," ASEE Gulf Southwestern Conference Proceedings, pp. 15-33, (1994).
191. E.Kharbat and K.Annamalai," Ignition and Combustion of Isolated and Binary Array of particles
in Low Re Flow,” Central and Eastern Section of the Combustion Inst. Conference Proceedings,
pp.420-424, (1993).
192. K. Annamalai, "Combustion of Dense Streams of Coal Particles," DOE-PETC Grantees Meeting,
Abstracts and Research Accomplishments of University Coal Research Projects, DOE-Pittsburgh,
Pa., pp 209-210, (1992).
193. K. Annamalai and Du, "Group Ignition of a Cylindrical Clouds," Central States Section of the
Combustion Inst. Conference Proceedings, pp. 121-126, (1992).
194. K. Annamalai, "Combustion of Dense Streams of Coal,” Grantees Meeting, Abstracts and
Research Accomplishments of University Coal Research Projects-Proceedings, DOE-Pittsburgh,
Pa., pp. 183-184, June 25-27, (1991).
195. K. Annamalai and W. Ryan, "Evaporation Characteristics for Arrays Using the Point Source
Superposition Method," Central States Section of the Combustion Institute Conference
Proceedings, pp. 347-354, (1991).
196. K. Annamalai, "Experimental Studies on Group Ignition of Coal Particles," DOE-7th Annual
Coal Preparation, Utilization and Environmental Conference Proceedings, pp. 163-170, (1991).
197. K.Annamalai, " Group Combustion of Coal Particles," DOE-Abstracts and Research
Accomplishments of University Coal Research Projects, pp. 130-132, (1991).
198. W.Ryan, and K.Annamalai, " Group Combustion of High Volatile Coal Particles," Central States
Section of the Combustion Institute Conference Proceedings, pp. 343-347, (1991).
199. M. Ruiz and K. Annamalai, "Ignition of Dense Streams of Coal Particles in a Laminar Flow
Reactor," Central States Section of the Combustion Institute Conference Proceedings, pp. 373-
378, (1990).
200. K. Annamalai, "Experimental Studies on Group Ignition," DOE-Abstracts and Research
Accomplishments of University Coal Research Projects, pp. 204-206, (1990).
201. K.Annamalai, " Experimental Studies on Group Ignition," DOE-Abstracts and Research
Accomplishments of University Coal Research Projects, pp. 192-194, (1989).
202. J.A.Caton, and K.Annamalai, " Performance and Emissions of Coal-Fueled Engines using Group
Combustion, " Proceedings of Sixth Annual Coal-Fueled Heat Engines and gas Stream Clean-up
Systems Contractors’ Review Meeting, pp. 346-357, March (1989).
203. W. Laster and K. Annamalai, "Drop Ignition Delay Times: Results from Group Combustion
Theory," Central States Section of the Combustion Institute Conference Proceedings, pp. 293-299,
(1989).
204. W. Ryan, K. Annamalai, and J. Caton, “Relation Between Drop Array and Group Combustion
Studies," Central States Section of Combustion Institute Conference Proceedings, pp. 261-267,
May (1989).
205. W. Ryan and K. Annamalai, "Group Ignition of Coal Particles," International Coal Conference
Proceedings, Vol. 1, pp. 325-328, (1989).
206. K. Annamalai, M. Colaluca, Y. Ibrahim and J. Sweeten, "Combustion of Feedlot Manure in a
Fluidized Bed Combustor," Proceedings of Tenth Annual Industrial Energy Technology
Conference, pp. 278-285, (1988).
207. J.A. Caton, and K. Annamalai, "Performance and Emissions of Coal-Fueled Engines using Group
Combustion,” DOE-Contractors' Conference Proceedings, pp. 657-668, September (1988).
208. J.A. Caton, and K. Annamalai, "Performance and Emissions of Coal-Fueled Engines using Group
Combustion Theory,” Proceedings of Annual Heat Engines and Gas Stream Cleanup Systems
Contractors Review Meeting, pp. 173-178, June (1988).
209. J.Caton and K. Annamalai, "Group Combustion and Engine Cycle Simulation Modeling,"
AR&TD Direct Utilization Instrumentation and Diagnostics Contractors' proceedings-DOE,
Morgantown, pp. 31-40, October (1987).
210. W. Ryan, K. Annamalai and J. Caton, "Group Ignition of a Cloud of Coal Particles," Eastern
Section of the Combustion Institute Conference Proceedings, pp. 69-1 to 69-4, November (1987).
211. J.Caton and K. Annamalai, "Group Combustion and Engine Cycle Simulation Modeling," DOE-
AR&TD Direct Utilization Instrumentation and Diagnostics Contractors' proceedings, pp. 190-
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196, April (1987).
212. K. Annamalai, "Group Combustion of Coal Particles," DOE-Abstracts and Research
Accomplishments of University Coal Research Projects, pp. 180-182, July (1987).
213. T. Dahdah and K. Annamalai, "Experimental Studies on Combustion of a Cloud of Coal/Char
Particles," Central States Section of the Combustion Institute Proceedings, pp. 259-260, May
(1987).
214. S. Ramalingam and K. Annamalai, "Non Steady Group Combustion of a Cloud of Char
Particles," Central States Section of the Combustion Institute Proceedings, pp. 492-498, May,
(1987).
215. K. Annamalai, "Group Combustion of Coal Particles," DOE-Abstracts and Research
Accomplishments of University Coal Research Projects, pp. 149-151, July, (1986).
216. K. Annamalai and S. Ramalingam, "Group Combustion of Char Particles," Central States Section
of Combustion Institute Conference Proceedings, CSS/CI 5-B2-86, May, (1986).
217. Y.I. Ibrahim, K. Annamalai and J. Sweeten, "Direct Combustion of Cattle Manure in a Fluidized
Bed Combustor," 6th Annual Solar, Biomass and Wind Energy Workshop-US Department of
Agriculture, pp. 126-133, February, (1986).
218. K. Annamalai, "The Evaporation, Ignition and Combustion of a Cloud of Droplets," Central and
Western States Section of the Combustion Institute: Paper no: WSS/CSS 3-6B-85, April, (1985).
219. Rhode, D.L., Stowers, S.T. and Annamalai, K., "Turbulence Model Assessments with
Diminished False Diffusion for Co-Swirling Concentric Jets, AIAA Preprint, (1985).
220. D. Chi and K. Annamalai, "A Correlation of Char Conversion Efficiency," Central and Western
States Section of the Combustion Institute Conference Proceedings, CSS&WSS/CI-4-3A-85,
April, (1985).
221. K. Annamalai, A. Madan, J. Sweeten and D. Chi, "Fluidized Bed Combustion of Manure:
Experiment and Theory," Proceedings of the 5 th International Symposium on Agricultural
Wastes, ASAE-Publication 13-85, pp. 37-45, December, (1985).
222. K. Annamalai, "Universal Correlation of Combustion Efficiency in Fluidized Bed Combustors,"
8th International Conference on Fluidization-DOE/METC-85/6021, V 3., pp. 1418-1432, July,
(1985).
223. K. Annamalai, et al., "Combustion of Feedlot Manure," 8th International Conference on
Fluidization-DOE/METC Proceedings, V 2, pp. 884-894,July, (1985).
224. K. Annamalai et al., "Combustion of Feedlot Manure-Experimental Results," International
Symposium on Alternative Fuels and Hazardous Wastes, American Flame Research Committee,
Paper no: AFRC 84-2-4,pp 2.4.1-2.4.25, October, (1984).
225. J.M. Sweeten, K. Annamalai, W.A.Lepori, C.B.Parnell and J.Korenberg, "Combustion of Cattle
Feedlot Manure Energy Production," American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Paper No:
ASAE 84-3078, June, (1984).
226. K. Annamalai, J.Sweeten, W.Lepori, C.Parnell, J.H.Park, and M.A.Subramanian, "Fuel
Characterization and Combustion Studies on Feedlot Manure," Central States Section of
Combustion Institute Proceedings, CSS/CI 84-23, March (1984).
227. K. Annamalai, "Peculiar Results of Burning of Char/Carbon Surfaces," Central States Section of
Combustion Institute Proceedings, CSS/CI 84-12, March, (1984).
228. K. Annamalai, "Extinction Studies in Fluidized Bed Combustors," Central States Section of the
Combustion Institute Proceedings, No CSS/CI 83-12, (1983).
229. K.Annamalai, R. Gannon and D.Stickler, "Slag Rejection in a Cyclone Burner," American Flame
Research Committee International Symposium Proceedings, October 4-6, pp. 1-30, (1983).
230. D. Stickler, R.Gannon, L.Young and K. Annamalai, "Pulverized Fuel Combustion," American
Flame Research Committee: International Symposium on Combustion Diagnostics Proceedings,
pp. 1-21, (1983).
231. K. Annamalai, R. Gannon and D. Stickler, "Slag Rejection in Cyclone Burner," Proceedings of
the Western States Section of the Combustion Institute, WSCI 82-16 April (1982).
Before joining Texas A&M in September 1981
232. K.Annamalai and P.Durbetaki, “Ignition Modes of Coal Particles," Research Report Abstracts of
11 th Southeastern Seminar on Thermal Sciences, IV-4, (1975).
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2011
233. Presentation to Sichuan Research and Design Inst of Agricultural Machinery, China Sep 26, 2011,
MEOB 501, 9:30-1 PM.
2010
234. Texas A&M Energy Engineering Institute, Session II : Bio energy, 201 Wisenbaker: Kalyan
Annamalai, “ Coal and Animal Waste Gasification and Combustion, March 26, 2010
2009
235. K.Annamalai, “ PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FUEL OIL AND BIO-OIL BLENDS
FOR BOILER-BURNER PREHEAT APPLICATIONS , “ June 30, 2009, Centeq Building ,
TAMUS.
9.7 Final Research Reports 2012
236. Annamalai, K., J.M. Sweeten, B.W. Auvermann, S. Mukhtar, S. C. Capareda, C. R. Engler,
W. Harman, J.N. Reddy, R. DeOtte. 2012. Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Using Biomass from Dairy and Beef Animal Production, Volume I: Thermo-Chemical Conversion
and Direct Combustion Methods. Final Report, DE-FG36-05GO85003 (June 1,2005April 30,
2012). Submitted to U.S. Department of Energy-Golden Field Office, Golden CO, April 26, 2012.
454 p. www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1039414/, Office of Scientific and Technical Information,
Identifying Number: 1039414, Number: DOE/FG/85003-1.
237. Sweeten, J.M., K. Annamalai, B.W. Auvermann, S. Mukhtar, S. C. Capareda, C. Engler, W.
Harman, J.N. Reddy, R. DeOtte, D.B. Parker, and B.A, Stewart. 2012. Renewable Energy and
Environmental Sustainability Using Biomass from Dairy and Beef Animal Production Facilities,
Volume II: Cattle Biomass Feedstocks: Properties, Preparation, Logistics and Economics. Final
Report, DE-FG36-05GO85003 (June 1,2005-April 30, 2012). Submitted to U.S. Department of
Energy-Golden Field Office, Golden CO, December 31, 2011. 151 p.
www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1039415/, Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Identifying
Number: 1039415, Number: DOE/FG/85003-2.
238. Sweeten, J.M., K. Annamalai, B.W. Auvermann, S. Mukhtar, S. C. Capareda, C. Engler, W.
Harman, J.N. Reddy, R. DeOtte, D.B. Parker, and B.A, Stewart. 2012. Renewable Energy and
Environmental Sustainability Using Biomass from Dairy and Beef Animal Production Facilities,
Volume III: Appendices for Volume II entitled Cattle Biomass Feedstocks: Properties, Preparation,
Logistics and Economics. Final Report, DE-FG36-05GO85003 (June 1,2005-April 30, 2012).
Submitted to U.S. Department of Energy-Golden Field Office, Golden CO, December 31, 2011.
165 p. www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1039417/, Office of Scientific and Technical Information,
Identifying Number: 1039417, Number: DOE/FG/85003-3.
239. Kalyan Annamalai (PI), Ben Lawrence, Aubrey Spear, Siva Thanapal and Dustin Eseltine,
“UNEVEN FUEL LOADING AND AMMONIA SLIP IN LIGNITE FIRED CIRCULATING
FLUIDIZED BED BOILER , “ Final Report Submitted to: an Utility company, 2012
2011
240. Siva Sankar Thanpal, Dustin Eseltine, Wei Chen, Ben Lawrence , Kalyan Annamalai and Devesh
Ranajan, “ TORREFACTION OF RICE STRAW, August 2010 – November 2010, AGNI
CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA
241. Kalyan Annamalai, Patsky Gomez, Ben Lawrence, Nicholas Carlin, John M. Sweeten and Kevin
Heflin , COFIRING ANIMAL WASTE IN LOW NOX BURNERS FOR NOX AND HG
REDUCTION IN COAL FIRED PLANTS, DTOS59-07-G-0053, AB-5-61770TEES, July 1,
2007 - Dec 31, 2009, May 31, 2010
242. Chen, wei, Kayan Annamalai, Jim Ashley, “Fixed Bed Gasification of Mesquite and Juniper
Chips ,” Report to TAMU VP office, 2011
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2009
243. Kalyan Annamalai, Hyukjin Oh , Ben Lawrence and Siva Thanapal Mech. Engineering and Joseph
King, Chief of Staff Texas AgriLife-International Programs Borlaug Institute for International
Agriculture Teague Building, :”EVALUATION OF CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS PROCESS FOR
PRODUCTION OF BIO-FUELS FROM SOLID BIOMASS FUEL, “ Final Report to
SUSTAINABLE POWER CORP. (SSTP), 7111 Highway 146 South, Baytown, Texas 77520,
Oct 07, 2009
2007
244. “ Pyrolysis, Ignition, and Fuel Characteristics of Coal, Feedlot Biomass and Coal: Feedlot
Biomass Blends” FINAL REPORT to State of Texas through a Grant from the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, Texas 78711, June 30, 2007
245. Kalyan Annamalai, and Kenneth Hall,, “ OXIDATION PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF
ZERO EMISSION ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY, “ A Copy of Report Prepared for:
An Utility Company, Texas , 2007
2005 and earlier
246. Kalyan Annamalai, John Sweeten, Saqib Mukhtar, Senthil Arumugam and Soyuz PriyadarsanA
“Novel Application of Feedlot Manure as Reburn Fuel for NOx Reduction in Existing Coal Fired
Plants,”Final Report, 8/01/2001 – 12/31/2004, Grant #: 93-36200-8701, Submitted to The
National Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management, North Carolina. Jan 31, 2005
247. Annamalai, K., Sweeten, S. Mukhtar, B. Thien, G. Wei, S. Priyadarsan S. Arumugam and K.
Heflin, Co-firing Coal: Feedlot and Litter Biomass (CFB and CLB) Fuels in Pulverized Fuel and
Fixed Bed burners, Final DOE Report , Contract # 40810, Aug 2003 Grant #: DE-FG26-
00NT40810
248. Annamalai, K., Sweeten, and Thien, B., “ Evaluate Selected Aspects- Manure/Coal Blends in
Boiler Burners,” Final Technical Report, 8/11/99 to 8/31/01, WRBEP 55026, 2001.
249. Annamalai, K., Sweeten, Chen, C., and Thien, B., “ Evaluate Selected Aspects- Manure/Coal
Blends in Boiler Burners,” Final Technical Report, 8/11/99 to 8/31/01, WRBEP 55026, 2001.
250. Annamalai, K., Sweeten, J., Mukhtar, S., Thien, B., Wei, G., Priyadarsan, S., and Sami, M., “
Cofiring Coal,feedlot and Litter Biomass ( CFB, CLB) Fuels in Pulverzed fuel and Fixed Bed
Burners, annual tech Report, 6/15/00 to 6/14/01, TAMU, DE-FG26-00NT40810, July 15, 2001,
106 p
251. Tootle, D., Oneal, D., and Annamalai, K., “ Evaluation of the Performance and Emissions of a
Gas Fired Engine Driven Heat Pump, “ Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, 74304
pp. 1-99, Dec., 1997
252. Annamalai, K., Gopalakrishnan, C. and Du, X., " Combustion of Dense Streams of Coal
Particles,” Final Report, DE-FG22-90PC90310, May 1994.
253. Annamalai, K., Kharbat E. and Gopalakrishnan, C., " Combustion of Arrays Using Digital Image
Processing System," Topical Report, DE-FG22-90PC90310, Dec. 1992.
254. Annamalai, K. and Ryan, W., "Experimental Studies on Group Ignition of a Cloud of Coal
Particles, Volume II. Pyrolysis and Ignition Modeling," Final Report, DE-FG22-88PC88937,
January, (1992).
255. Annamalai, K., Ruiz, M., Anand, V. and Gopalakrishnan, C., "Experimental Studies on Group
Ignition of a Cloud of Coal Particles, Volume I. Experimental Results," Final Report,
DE-FG22-88PC88937, January, (1992).
256. Annamalai, K., Ruiz M., Ryan, W. and Anand, V., "Experimental Studies on Group Ignition of
Coal Particles," Annual Report #1, DE-FG 22-88 PC 88937, Dec., (1989).
257. Caton, J. and Annamalai, K., "Development and Use of an Advanced Coal Fueled Diesel Cycle
Simulation with Group Effects," Final Report, DE-AC21-86 MC, DOE-Morgantown, W.Va.,
December, (1989).
258. K. Annamalai, S. Ramalingam and W. Ryan, "Group Combustion of Coal Particles," Final
Report, DOE/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DE-FG22-85 PC80528, (1987).
259. K. Annamalai, J.A. Caton, J. Roth, W. Ryan and J. Schmidt, "Performance and Emissions of Coal
Fueled Engines Using Group Combustion Theory," Interim Report 1986-1987, US
DOE/Morgantown, W. Va. DE-AC21-86MC23256, November (1987).
260. K. Annamalai, S. Ramalingam and K. Marsh, "Group Combustion of Coal Particles," Contract
#DE-FG 22-85 PC 80528. Annual Report No. 1. Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center of DOE,
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September (1986).
261. K. Annamalai, "Group Combustion of Coal Particles," Progress Report #2 (Semi-annual Report),
Contract No. DE-FG 22-85 PC 80528, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center of DOE, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, April 10, (1986).
262. K. Annamalai, "Qualitative Evaluation of Slagging Cyclone Combustor of TRW and Coal Tech.,"
Consulting Report submitted to Fossil Energy Corporation, California, September (1984).
263. J.M. Sweeten, W.A. Lepori, K. Annamalai and C.B. Parnell, "Thermal Conversion of Feedlot
Manure for Energy Production," Final Report (9/1/82 to 6/30/83), Project II-15909-6508, Texas
Cattle Feeders Association, Texas 79106, (1983).
264. K. Annamalai, D.B. Stickler and R.E. Gannon, Technical Support for the Scientific Information
Exchange Program Between Polish Peoples Republic and US DOE Contract #DE-AC01-80ET
15622, Final Report, (1981).
Before joining Texas A&M University in September 1981
265. K. Annamalai, D.B. Stickler and R.E. Gannon, Technical Support for the Scientific Information
Exchange Program Between Polish Peoples Republic and US DOE Contract #DE-AC01-80ET
15622, Final Report, (1981).
266. K.G. Neoh, K. Annamalai and R.E. Gannon, "Preignition Volatile Yields as Related to Coal
Characteristics," Final Report for the period 9-15-80 to 11-15-81, DOE Report
DE-AC22-80PC30290, (1980).
267. K. Annamalai and D. Stickler, "Experimental Study of Wood and Bark Fines Pyrolysis and
Combustion - Preliminary Results," Contract #4305-001, Weyerhaeuser Co., (1981).
268. K. Annamalai and D. Stickler, "Wood Combustion Model in Boilers Final Technical Report,
Contract #A130-001, Weyerhaeuser Co., Tacoma, Washington, February (1980).
269. K. Annamalai and M. Sibulkin, "Ignition and Flame Spread of Foamed Plastics," Technical
Report No. 1 for Society of Plastics Industries (PRC), Division of Engineering, Brown University,
Providence, Rhode Island, September (1976).
270. P. Durbetaki, K. Annamalai and G. Matson, "Prediction of Fire Hazards in Building Materials,"
Fourth Annual Report, National Science Foundation, December (1975).
271. K. Annamalai, P. Durbetaki and G. Matson, "Fabric Ignition," Semiannual Progress Report No. 2,
National Science Foundation (1975).
10. PRESS and TV REPORTS ON RESEARCH
2007 1. ADVANCE, Texas A&M University Magazine, Div of Research and Graduate Studies,
TAMU 1112 BIOENEGY ALLIANCE seeking non-traditional Fuels , p 8-9, 2007
2. ASME Turbo Expo Today, Vol 1, May 14, 2007, Gas Turbine Technical Congress and
Exposition , May 14-17, 2007 Montreal, Canada
2006
3. Houston Chronicle, Aug 29, 2006; “ Fight whips up over Wind Rules,” Jan Elliott
(Austin): REC
4. Texas A&M Engineer Magazine,” Biomass and Clean air, “College of Engineering,
TAMU. CS, TX ,2006 p 32-35
5. 1/22/2006; The Eagle, Bryan-College station “ Officials want FutureGen plant, “ By
JOSH BAUGH, Eagle Staff Writer
2005 and earlier
6. 12/05/04 Scientists say coal plus manure may equal less pollution, By J.B. SMITH, Waco
Tribune-Herald staff writer, 12/05/04
7. M.Engineering E news, Fall 2004,
http://www.mengr.tamu.edu/News/Newsletters/fall04webletter.pdf
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8. KAMU TV , June 18 and 19, 1999; featured in feedlots waste program for about 15-20
minutes
9. "Indian Professor's Energy Plan for `Brown Gold' No Cattle Prattle," The Pittsburgh
Press, (UPI) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1985.
10. "Turning `b.s.' into Hot Air," IEEE Spectrum, p.22, June 1985.
11. "Experts See `Brown Gold' in Manure," Sunday Advocate, (UPI) Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, May 19, 1985.
12. "Electrical Simulation in Reverse," CALF News, p. 17 and 35, V. 23, #3, 1985.
13. "Manure Can Be Profitable Energy Source," Herald Press, Palestine, Texas. May 15,
1985.
14. "Aggie Engineers Find Power in Cow Chips," USA Today, April 30, 1985.
15. "2 A&M Engineers See Manure Piles As New Texas Gold," Battalion, April 8, 1985.
16. "Manure: Power of the Future," EAGLE, March 13, 1985.
17. ASME News, p. 11, July 1985.