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VTUFirst Batch2010-2012

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Name : GOPINATH J

Company : RNTBCI

Designation : PGET

Specialization : POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING

Responsibilities :

Previous Experience :

Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech : B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

(b)M.Tech : M.Tech I C Engines -2012

Projects : Experimental Validation of Desiel Engine Using Eucalyptus Oil Blends

Achievements :

Date of Birth : 23.05.1987

DateofMarriage :

Hobbies : Listening music, Watching Tv, Cooking, Drawing, I am very Passionate towards Cricket

Contact Details

Present Address :

Permanent Address : A/807 BHEL TOWNSHIP RANIPET-632406, VELLORE DISTRICT TAMILNADU

Mobile : 919894299710

Home : 4172241448

Office :

E mail ID : joray13@gmail.com Official

ThisisMe :

M.TechProjectDetails

Title : Design Optimization Of Airintake System of Renault K9K Engine

Project Guide : Mr. Manjunath Ramdurga

Key Words : Airfilter, CFD, Optimization

Abstract - A compression ignition engine in a vehicle requires a good airflow to sustain high performance. The air is supplied to the engine by the intake system and an air mass flow sensor measures the flow though the system. This thesis presents optimizing the geometry of an intake system of Renaults K9K engine to reduce the pressure drop, enhance flow uniformity inside air filter box and enhance the filter utilization area. Testing of air filter assembly was carried out to determine the dust holding capacity, efficiency and pressure drop of filter element. CFD analysis was carried out on the current air intake system using FLUENT to understand the flow behavior through the intake duct, air filter geometry and filter media, MAF sensor and turbo duct by providing boundary conditions to exactly simulate the real conditions. Results of analysis of the current system showed the flow pattern through the system, distribution of filter area utilization. Based on these outputs, introduction of guide vanes in the dirty tank of air filter box and providing of convergent geometry at the outlet of the air filter box are carried out. The analysis on the optimized design was done and the results showed good improvement in flow behavior, better filter utilization with considerable reduction in pressure drop and significant reduction in eddies of the air filter geometry. By using 3D viscous CFD analysis, optimal design of the intake system for RENAULT K9K engine was achieved with considerable reduction in development time and cost.

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Name : Y.JosePraveen

Company :

Designation :

Specialization :

Responsibilities :

Previous Experience : 4 years of experience in installation & commissioning of

Automotive paint & assembly systems

Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech : Mechatronics Engineering

(b)M.Tech : Automotive Electronics & Embedded Systems 2013

Projects : B.Tech:Energy conservation in pneumatic press(Lucas TVS)

M.Tech:“Parameterization of Gasoline Engine Plant Model”(ARAI)

Achievements :

Date of Birth : 11-Jun-86

DateofMarriage :

Hobbies : Listening Music,Travelling,Reading Books,Playing Basket Ball

Contact Details

Present Address : 20/473, West kalam, Muthapadayanpatty, Manaparai, Trichy, Tamilnadu - 621306

Permanent Address : 20/473, West kalam, Muthapadayanpatty, Manaparai, Trichy, Tamilnadu - 621306

Mobile : 9767570846 Home : 9443581140

E mail ID : josepraveeny@gmail.com

ThisisMe :

M.TechProjectDetails

Title : Parametrization of gasoline engine plant model

Project Guide : Ms. U. S. Karle, Dy. General Manager, Automotive Electronics Department, ARAI

Key Words : Engine parameterization,HiL,Engine testing Abstract - In recent years, advanced automotive technologies have been developed to increase engine output power and improve fuel economy and to reduce emissions. In order to design dedicated control algorithms for these cutting-edge techniques, a control-oriented model will be developed to capture the behavior of a targeted gasoline engine. It is one of the major step in the ECU development. Engine experiment data’s can be used in the plant model to simulate the behavior of engine and the results can be validated. Also it is reducing the controller optimization time.

The methodology for developing the controller involves modeling the engine and simulating it under various operating conditions. enDYNA is one of the software implemented on MATLAB/SIMULINK platform used for modeling and simulating the engine model. enDYNA provides generic engine models of various types of engines (SI, SITC, FDI, FDITC, CRTD, etc...) enDYNA is a professional software package for the real-time simulation of combustion engines. Applications range from model-based function development and tests of engine control devices over integration tests in a virtual vehicle to pre calibration in hardware-in the-loop simulators This model, established in enDYNA, is parameterized using experimental data (steady state measurements & friction measurements from dynamometer testing) that are collected from a two cylinder gasoline engine over a wide range of operation Conditions. The performance of this model will be validated with data collected from steady state measurements from dynamometer testing.

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Name : KAARTHIKKEYENMA Company : - Designation : - Specialization : - Responsibilities : - Previous Experience : WABCO - TVS (INDIA) LIMITED, Chennai. 34 Months in Production Department Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech :2007 (b)M.Tech : 2012Projects : Design and Fabrication of In-Position Grooving Machine for Axle Guide in the Bogie FrameAchievements : Date of Birth : 6/8/1986 DateofMarriage : -Hobbies : Watching Movies, Solving Sudoku and Listening Songs Contact Details Present Address : 47, N - Block, Agathiyar Nagar, Villivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600049 Permanent Address : 47, N - Block, Agathiyar Nagar, Villivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600049 Mobile : 9884306302 E mail ID : kaarthik022@gmail.com ThisisMe :

M.TechProjectDetails Title : Assessing the Impact of Valvetrain Vibration on Valve Rotation Project Guide : Mr Kedar Kanase - Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Khadki, Pune. Key Words : Diesel Engine, Valve Rotation, Valvetrain Vibration Abstract - The Engine Valvetrain is used for timely control of entry of Fresh charge in to combustion chamber before combustion and exit of burnt gas from combustion chamber. Valve Rotation is employed in Intake and Exhaust valves of Engine valvetrain to have uniform wear on valve face, uniform temperature distribution across the valve face. This results in improved durability of valves which in turn enhances the Engine Durability. To employ valve rotation two methods are used Positive Valve rotator and Non positive Valve rotator. Positive Valve rotator is additional device, which is used to rotate the valve in single direction with controlled rotational speed during every opening and closing events of valves. Non-positive valve rotators are additional device or small modification in existing design, which employs the valve rotation. The valve rotational speed and direction of rotation is related to parameters in design and application. Medium speed multi-cylinder Diesel Engine is used in Off-Highway Vehicles, These engines typically uses Type V Valvetrain (push rod Operated Cam in Block) and it has been discussed in this Project. This project explores the relationship between valvetrain vibration and valve rotation. In this process, other parameters (typical for this engine valve train design) have been identified which are affecting valve rotations. At different crankshaft speeds, Valve train vibrations are measured in a test setup which has motored engine. Measurements were done on this test setup for valve rotation and valve train vibrations. Frequency Response Function analysis was also performed to estimate the valve train natural frequency. Threshold speeds have been identified at which valve start to rotate. A Valvetrain model is build and simulated in AVL EXCITE TIMING DRIVE to predict the acceleration and frequency of valvetrain. A design guideline is evolved, to predict engine valve train vibration which can be used to have an initial estimate of the valve rotation characteristics, for a given application. This shall equip the valve train designer to make an informed decision in choosing the type of valve rotators for a particular application. Differences in Inlet and exhaust side have been evident and a criterion for relating valve rotation to acceleration amplitudes has been attempted for valves which rotated. Understanding of the valve train system design along with vibration characteristics give a better insight into the phenomenon of valve rotation and parameters affecting the same.

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Name :KAMALROHILLA Company : VE Commercial Vehicles

Designation : PGET

Specialization : I C ENGINES

Responsibilities : Previous Experience : Qualifications (a)B.E.\B.Tech : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (2010) (b)M.Tech : I C ENGINES - 2012

Projects : Analysis of mini baja frame using ANSYS software package

Flywheel design of heavy duty engine for genset application Achievements : Date of Birth : 8/25/1988 DateofMarriage :Hobbies : Contact Details Present Address : 125/3, Emerald Flats, Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar (West), Chennai- 600040

Permanent Address : Mobile : 918878782856 Home : Office: E mail ID : kamal_rohilla_571@yahoo.com OfficialThisisMe :

M.TechProjectDetails Title : Design of flywheel of heavy duty engine for power generation application

Project Guide : Nishant Chauhan (VECV), P G Bhat (ARAI), Koshy P Joseph (VTU)

Key Words : Diesel engine, AVL EXCITE, flywheel design, moment of inertia. Abstract - Ever since its conception, Diesel engine has been preferred for the role of workhorse finding application in powering heavy duty trucks, buses, tractors, and ains, ships, power generation machinery, bulldozers, cranes and other construction equipment. Since the array of applications mentioned is very wide, it is imperative to say that their lies a significant difference between engines used for vehicular application and the ones used for power generation. Turbocharger selection and matching, change in fuelling system, change in inertia of the engine, etc. are few of the notable examples of the changes. This project focuses on design of flywheel (which has the highest inertia in the engine) for power generation application. Additionally, a comparison with vehicular application system shall also be drawn in order to highlight the importance inertia of the engine and therefore, the flywheel, in determining whether the engine is suited for the said application or not. This can be accomplished by using flywheel with different inertia values (which are calculated based on the type of application) on a common crank train thereby highlighting the aforementioned objective. The analysis and the eventual selection of flywheel inertia will be conducted by using AVL EXCITE as it has comprehensible capabilities and the simulation results are very accurate when compared with experimental results.

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Name : PRADHEEP S

Company : GMTCI

Designation : PGET

Specialization : Powertrain Calibration

Responsibilities :

Previous Experience : no

Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech : BE Automobile

(b)M.Tech : Mtech IC Engines 2012

Projects : • Simulation of vehicle performance using AVL CRUISE and GT DRIVE for a vehicle fitted with 3 cylinder high performance engine (Mtech)

• Design and analysis of gearbox for the BAJA VEHICLE(BE) Achievements : Date of Birth : 16th August 1988

DateofMarriage :Hobbies : Cricket, Yoga and Reading books Contact Details Present Address : 426, SaiBaba Colony, Asiriyar Nagar, Thirupathur, Vellore, Tamilnadu, 635601

Permanent Address : 426, SaiBaba Colony, Asiriyar Nagar, Thirupathur, Vellore, Tamilnadu, 635601

Mobile : 9789602527 Home : 04179-225528

Office : E mail ID : pradheep.s88@gmail.com

ThisisMe :

M.TechProjectDetails Title : Simulation of vehicle performance using AVL CRUISE and GT DRIVE for a vehicle fitted

with 3 cylinder high performance engine

Project Guide : Mr. S. S. Ramdasi

Key Words : GT DRIVE, AVL CRUISE

ABSTRACT - This thesis deals with the zero dimensional simulation of the diesel engine performance on vehicle level in AVL CRUISE and GT DRIVE. Zero dimensional simulation of the engine performance on vehicle level has been used to develop an increased knowledge of the vehicle operation and to apply this knowledge to optimise the design. This reduces the requirement for prototype testing , reducing the time and cost of the development programme. The simulations have been performed on benchmark engine on vehicle level and the results have been validated by on - engine measurements in test cell. Then the benchmark engine is replaced by the High performance 3 cylinder diesel engine and simulated for possible vehicle configuration. The objective is to simulate vehicle performance in terms of i) Performance fuel consumption on driving cycle(vehicle based)ii) Estimation of acceleration in different gearsiii) Maximum velocity obtainedIV) Gradeability

The simulation of the benchmark vehicle is done on AVL CRUISE and GT DRIVE . The results of both the simulation are compared with the actual test results.

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Name : VijapurPriyankS.Company : KPIT Designation : Engineer - Special Projects Specialization : Internal Combustion Engines Responsibilities : MEDS - Projects Previous Experience : NA Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech : Automobile Engineering (b)M.Tech : Internal Combustion Engines 2012 Projects : Development of Oil-injection system for cylinder liner lubrication Automated Braking system using RF Technology Achievements : 1. Selected as Student Research Assistant at Institute for internal combustion engines (TU), Braunschweig, Germany. 2. Participated in BAJA SAE 2010 and stood 22nd out of 80 teams. 3. Was selected fot Mysore Zone university Cricket team in 2009-10 Date of Birth : 9/7/1988 DateofMarriage : NAHobbies : Cricket, Listening to Music, Reading Novels Contact Details Present Address : Shiv- Sangam, Basaveshwar Marg, Wanlesswadi, Sangli - 416414 MAHARASHTRA Permanent Address : Shiv- Sangam, Basaveshwar Marg, Wanlesswadi, Sangli - 416414 MAHARASHTRAMobile : 91-7798968611 Home : (LL) 91-233-260 1455Office : Extn 4197 E mail ID : priyank.vijapur@live,com Official : priyank.vijapur@kpit.com ThisisMe : Adventurous, Fun loving, and if there is some Prank played on you, THAT’S ME!

M.TechProjectDetails Title : Development of Oil-injection system for cylinder liner lubrication Project Guide : Dip-.Ing.Fabian Sonntag, Research Assistant, Technische Universität Braunschweig,

Institute for Internal Combustion Engines Key Words : Piezo injector, GT Suite, Lubrication of cylinder liner, Abstract - The use of dump gas in an internal combustion engine is critical because of the aggressive behavior of the gas. The combustion of this gas can lead to a damage of the cylinder gasket and deposits on the walls of the cylinder liner and the piston. A consequence of the reduced functionality of the sealing is a faster aging of the oil. Also aggressive blow-by gases lead to a fast oil aging. A possibility to avoid the fast aging of the oil is the use of an engine with separate closed loop oil systems. A bourke engine at the Institute of Internal Combustion Engines has this feature. The crank drive has a lubrication system and the cylinder liner has a separated one. An additional sealing next to the piston rings separates the crankcase from the combustion chamber. The aim of this work is to develop an injection system for the lubrication of the cylinder liner. The necessary amount of oil is to inject via oil-injectors. Since there are no oil-injectors available on the market a new solution is needed. To start developing the system there are standard piezo diesel injectors available. Piezo-injectors can realize very small injection masses because of a short injection time. Normally these injectors are used for diesel injection with a maximum injection mass of nearly 100 mg at one injection at full load down to 0.1 mg at idle condition. This range is valid for diesel and not for lubrication oil like Shell Rimula 10W-40 which shall be used for this project. To reach small oil injection masses lower than 0.1 mg per injection with a non-ballistic behavior of the nozzle needle, energizing times higher 300 µs are desired. The work packages are as following - 1. Building and validation of a GT-Power model for the existing injectors.2. Adapt GT-Power model with the experimental data for lubrication oil3. Estimation of optimal parameters for Injection pressure, energizing time andTemperature of the injected oil with software and validate this with measurementsThe oil-injection system shall be used independently from the engine. Because of this independency the system can be used at different engines.

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Name : SABARINATHAN K Company : - Designation : - Specialization : - Responsibilities : - Previous Experience : - Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech : 2009

(b)M.Tech : 2012 Projects : Mike Amplifier with Visual Display & Soil Moisture Control Unit

Mission 2020 (Lunar Rover) Achievements : Date of Birth : 10/29/1987 DateofMarriage : -Hobbies : Watching Movies, Crickets and Listening Songs Contact Details Present Address : No: 2, 3rd Street, Venkatrman Nagar, Thirunagar Extn, Vellore 632 006, Tamil Nadu

Permanent Address : No: 2, 3rd Street, Venkatrman Nagar, Thirunagar Extn, Vellore 632 006, Tamil Nadu Mobile : Home : Office: E mail ID : krishsab8762@gmail.com ThisisMe :

M.TechProjectDetails

Title : ADAPTATION OF EFI ECU AND ABS ECU IN HARDWARE IN LOOP (HIL)

Project Guide : Mrs. U.S. Karle, Asst. Director, AED - ARAI

Key Words : EFI ECU, ABS ECU & HIL

Abstract - This projects details the development of an HIL test bench for the ARAI developed Single Cylinder EFI ECU and the development of an Anti lock Braking controller in Model in Loop environment. The project details the methodology adopted for the creation of the HIL test bench considering the sensor actuator interface requirements. The signals were simulated from the simulator and the ECU was calibrated and monitored using the ECU Calibration tool. The motorcycle ABS was developed using the Motorcycle plant model named Bikesim. The ABS controller monitors the wheel speed and accordingly modulates the brake pressure whenever required. The results were captured for braking in different surface frictions in MIL.

The main Target of the project as follows

• To setup the HIL bench for Single Cylinder Fuel Injection ECU in a fully open loop environment.

• The Sensor/Actuator interface has been developed using the MATLAB/Simulink with appropriate scaling using the RTI blocks (Real Time Interface)

• To develop an ABS System for Two Wheeled vehicle in MIL. Using a two wheeler Plant Model.

• To tune the controller for different surface friction and capture the results.

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Name : Santosh Nalanagula Company : KPIT Designation : NA Specialization : Internal Combustion Engines Responsibilities : NA Previous Experience : NA Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech : Mechanical Engineering (b)M.Tech : Internal Combustion Engines 2012 Projects : Design and analysis of the mechanical and thermal endurance of a oscillating steam engine Control chart pattern recoginiton using Artificial neural networks Achievements : 1.Selected as Student Research Assistant at Institute for internal combustion engines

(TU), Braunschweig, Germany. 2. Participated in IIT Robawars. 3. Won national level cricket tournament.4 Awards Vizag district 3rd in chess tournament

Date of Birth : 7/25/1988 DateofMarriage : 26-May-2010Hobbies : Cricket, Chess, Long Rides and Listening Music Contact Details Present Address : Weststadt, Zimmer : 449, H_Haus 4 , Emstrasse 2, 38120 Braunschweig, GermanyPermanent Address : Door No.49-48-6/11, Akkaiyapalem, NGGO’s Colony, Sai Charan Residency Flat 401,

Visakhapatnam, India Andhra Pradesh–530016Mobile : 4915738507945 Home : (LL) 919849205305E mail ID : nsantosh.mech@yahoo.com , santosh.nalanagula@facebook.com ThisisMe : I’m with Fun, Adventure, daring & I’ll use all the beautifull things around me and be

happy.

M.TechProjectDetails Title : Design and analysis of the mechanical and thermal endurance of a oscillating steam

engine Project Guide : Dip-.Ing.Rainer Sourell, Research Assistant, Technische Universität Braunschweig,

Institute for Internal Combustion EnginesKey Words : Organic Rankine Cycle, Reciprocating Expander, GT Suite, Matlab, Pro-E, Ansys. Abstract - One of the most challenging demands for vehicle manufacturers is to meet future legislative restrictions of fuel consumption. Modern combustion engines convert approximately one third of the chemical energy of fossil fuel into mechanically usable energy. The rest of the energy leaves the car in form of heat via cooling devices or the exhaust gas system. Thus, a promising way to reduce fuel consumption is waste heat recovery by a thermal power process. Former investigation showed that an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) in combination with the working fluid ethanol results in high efficiency as well as in small installation space. The core item of the ORC is the expansion engine, in which thermal energy is converted into usable mechanical energy. The goal of this project is to develop, to design and to test a model of a crank mechanism of a reciprocating expansion engine via simulation tools. Initial position for the investigation is a piston air compressor which shall be modelled in ProE/Creo Elements, a CAD program. Thereafter, the assembly will be tested, in order to prove the assemblies endurance to its special operating conditions. First, mechanical endurance has to be proven because pressure load may be different from two stroke combustion engines or compressor engines. Parts which are especially affected by high pressures are the piston pin bearing, the piston rod, main bearings and the crank shaft. Secondly, high temperatures lead to high material stresses. Furthermore, wear is raised if self lubricating materials are used. For this reason, the temperature field of the cylinder and the piston ring assembly shall be investigated in detail in order to indicate possible material failure.

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Name :M.Thamaraikannan

Company : AVTEC Limited, Hosur

Designation : Project Trainee

Specialization : M.Tech-IC Engine

Responsibilities : Design, Modelling, Simulation, Validation

Previous Experience :

Qualifications : (a)B.E.\B.Tech : 75%

(b)M.Tech : 7.91CGPA - 2013

Projects : •Experimental analysis of Effect of Di Tertiary Butyl Peroxide (Cetane Improver) on NOx Emissions in a Biodiesel powered CI Engine.(Abstract selected in SAE INTERNATIONAL)

• Reducing NOx emission in a Bio Diesel powered IC engine using ‘Nitrogen enriched air’.

Achievements : Publications

• Experimental analysis of Combustion and emissions characteristics of CI Engine powered with Diethyl Ether blended Diesel as fuel.(This paper published in “Research Journal of Engineering Sciences” Manuscript number: ISCA-RJEngS-2012-076)

Date of Birth : 19/05/1990

DateofMarriage :

Hobbies : Reading Newspapers, Travelling, Visiting New places

Contact Details

Present Address : B-40, TVS Nagar, Hosur, Krishnagiri (DT), TamilNadu - 635114

Permanent Address : N0.7 Ganesh Nagar 3rd Street, Pudukkottai - 622001

Mobile : (+91)8508318044

Home : (+91) 4322223114

Office :

E mail ID : thamaraimuthusamy@gmail.com

ThisisMe : straightforward person who likes to take things in his stride in a very level headed manner.Life is quite exciting to me as it has galores of opportunities and experiences to offer and i feel one should always make the right use of it.

M.TechProjectDetails

Title : Behaviour of combustion in combustion chamber with effect of piston bowl geometry

Project Guide : Mr. Yogendrasuryavanshi

Key Words : Piston bowl geometry, combustion

Abstract - In order to meet emission norms, modern day diesel engines rely on methods of in cylinder emission reduction and expensive exhaust after treatment devices. Reductions in fuel consumption and pollutant emissions from direct injection diesel engines are important issues in engine research To achieve these reductions, rapid and better fuel air mixing is the most important requirement. The shape of the combustion chamber can also help to form better mixtures. In this study, improvement in mixture formation was attempted by changing the combustion chamber geometry.