Research

Departmental Faculty members are involved in high-quality research in the field of Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy. A wide range of research is conducted in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Faculties and students are conducting research in well-known fields like Production Engineering, Fluid Engineering, Design, Tribology & Vibration, FMEA, Solid Waste Management, Biofuels, Energy, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC), Micromachining, etc. There is a good number of publications in many reputed journals by the faculties of the department.

Research Areas

  • Production Engineering
  • Fluid Engineering
  • Design and Manufacturing
  • Tribology & Vibration
  • Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Solid Waste Characterization
  • Solid Waste Management (SWM)
  • Biofuels
  • Energy
  • Surface Modification
  • TIG Cladding
  • Polymer Composite
  • Green Composites
  • Processing and Characterization of Composites
  • Micromachining

Patent Granted/Published

  • Sanjeev Kumar Lambha “Coupling of Earth-tube Heat Exchanger with Solar Air Heating Duct” Application/Patent No: 2021103462; Granted date: 9th day of March 2022.
  • Rishi Kumar Prajapati “Fused Deposition Modeling Process and System” Application No: 202211031403 A; Published date: 10th day of June 2022.
  • Praveen Kumar Pandey “Fused Deposition Modeling Process and System” Application No: 202211031403 A; Published date: 10th day of June 2022.
  • Sunil Kumar “Foldable Bridge Assembly” Application No:  202011029142 A; Published date: 21th day of August 2020.
  • Sunil Kumar “Smart Hybrid Kitchen” Application No:  202011042085 A; Published date: 23rd day of October 2020.
  • Kapil Dev Sharma “Coupling of Earth-tube Heat Exchanger with Solar Air Heating Duct” Application/Patent No: 2021103462; Granted date: 9th day of March 2022
  • Kapil Dev Sharma “Process for Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste and Purification of the by- Products Generated” Application No.202211036900 A; Published date: 8th day of July 2022.
  • Kapil Dev Sharma “Fused Deposition Modeling Process and System” Application No: 202211031403 A; Published date: 10th day of June 2022.
  • Yogesh Kumar “Fused Deposition Modeling Process and System” Application No: 202211031403 A; Published date: 10th day of June 2022.

Research Publications

S. No Name of Faculty Paper Details Journal Indexing
1. Sanjeev Kumar Lambha Lambha, S. K., Verma R., & Kumar V. (2022). Performance Characteristics of a Deformed 120-Degree Partial Bearing with Couple Stress Lubrication” https://doi.org/10.5109/4793662 SCOPUS

Evergreen

2. Sanjeev Kumar Lambha Lambha, S. K., Verma R., & Kumar V. (2022). Impact of liner elasaticity on couple stress lubricated partial bearing, EVERGREEN Joint Journal of Noval Carbon Resource Sciences & Green Asia Strategy, 9(1), 56-71, https://doi.org/10.5109/4774217 SCOPUS
3. Sanjeev Kumar Lambha Lambha, S. K., Verma R., & Kumar V. (2017). Chaotic study of dynamic stability in spindle shaft using couple stress fluid as lubricant, International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 4(3), 21-25, Google Scholar
4. Sanjeev Kumar Lambha Lambha, S. K., Verma R., & Kumar V. (2016). Bifurcation analysis of hydrodynamic plain journal bearing lubricated with couple stress fluid, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development, 3(3), 486-494. Google Scholar
 

 

5.

 

 

Jasbir Singh Singh, J., Thakur, L. and Angra, S. (2022) ‘Comparative analysis of micrometric and nano-metric WC-10Co-4Cr GTAcladding ’ Engineering Research Express. https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ac7439. IOP publication. Scopus
 

6.

 

Jasbir Singh

Singh, J., Thakur, L., & Angra, S. (2020). An investigation on the parameter optimization and abrasive wear behaviour of nanostructured WC-10Co-4Cr TIG weld cladding. Surface and Coatings Technology, 386, 125474.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.125474

SCI
 

7.

 

Jasbir Singh

Singh, J., Thakur, L., &  Angra, S. (2020). Abrasive wear behavior of WC-10Co-4Cr cladding deposited by TIG welding process. International Journal of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials, 88, 105198.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2020.105198

SCI
 

8.

 

Jasbir Singh

Singh, J., Thakur, L., & Angra, S. (2020). A study of tribological behaviour and optimization of WC-10Co-4Cr Cladding. Surface Engineering, 37(1), 70–79.

https://doi.org/10.1080/02670844.2020.1745367

SCI
 

9.

 

Jasbir Singh

Sharma, K. D., Srivastava, S., & Singh, J. (2021). Design, construction and performance testing of a simple low-cost solar dryer for agricultural and food products. International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, 12(4), 301.

https://doi.org/10.1504/ijret.2021.118484

UGC-Care
 

10.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S. (2021). Production and optimization from Karanja oil by adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system and response surface methodology with modified domestic microwave. Fuel, 296, 120684. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120684 SCI
 

11.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., Jain, S., & Kumar, H. (2021). Application of adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system and response surface methodology in biodiesel synthesis from jatropha–algae oil and its performance and emission analysis on diesel engine coupled with generator. Energy, 226, 120428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.120428 SCI
 

12.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., Jain, S., & Kumar, H. (2020). Experimental Study on Biodiesel Production Parameter Optimization of Jatropha–Algae Oil Mixtures and Performance and Emission Analysis of a Diesel Engine Coupled with a Generator Fueled with Diesel/Biodiesel Blends. ACS Omega, 5(28), 17033–17041. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.9b04372 SCI
 

13.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., & Deswal, V. (2019). Optimization at low temperature transesterification biodiesel production from soybean oil methanolysis via response surface methodology. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 0(0), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2019.1649331 SCI
 

14.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S. (2020). Comparison of linear regression and artificial neural network technique for prediction of a soybean biodiesel yield. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 42(12), 1425–1435.

https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2019.1604858

 

SCI
 

15.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S. (2020). Estimation capabilities of biodiesel production from algae oil blend using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS). Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 42(7), 909–917. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2019.1602203 SCI
 

16.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., Jain, S., & Kumar, H. (2019). Prediction of jatropha-algae biodiesel blend oil yield with the application of artificial neural networks technique. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 41(11), 1285–1295. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2018.1548507 SCI
 

17.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., Jain, S., & Kumar, H. (2019). Prediction of jatropha-algae biodiesel blend oil yield with the application of artificial neural networks technique. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 41(11), 1285–1295. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2018.1548507 SCI
 

18.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., Kumar, S., Kumar, A., Maurya, S., & Deswal, V. (2018). Experimental investigation of the influence of blending on engine emissions of the diesel engine fueled by mahua biodiesel oil. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 40(8), 994–998. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2018.1468511 SCI
 

19.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., Jain, S., & Kumar, H. (2017). Process parameter assessment of biodiesel production from a Jatropha–algae oil blend by response surface methodology and artificial neural network. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 39(22), 2119–2125.https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2017.1403514

 

SCI
 

20.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., Aggrawal, M., Kumar, N., & Deswal, V. (2020). Optimisation and prediction of Karanja oil transesterification with domestic microwave by RSM and ANN. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 0(0), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2020.1848919

 

Scopus
 

21.

 

Sunil Kumar

Kumar, S., & A, Manna.(2010) An Experimental Investigation during EAFF of Al/Al2O3-MMC. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 5,2943-2948. Scopus
 

22.

Kapil Dev Sharma Sharma, K.D., Jain, S., (2018). Overview of Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Composition, and Management in India. The Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE Library,1-18. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001490 SCI
 

23.

Kapil Dev Sharma Sharma, K.D., Jain, S., (2020). Municipal solid waste generation, composition, and management: the global scenario, Social Responsibly Journal, Emerald Publishing, 917-948.   https://doi.org/10.1108/SRJ-06-2019-0210 SCI and Scopus
 

24.

Kapil Dev Sharma Sharma, K.D., Srivastava, S., Singh, J., (2021). Design, Construction, and Performance Testing of a Simple Low-Cost Solar Dryer for Agricultural and Food Products, International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, Inderscience Publishers, 301-317. https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJRET.2021.118484 UGC Approved
 

25.

Kapil Dev Sharma Sharma, K. D., Srivastava, S. (2018). Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Implementation: A Literature Review, Journal of Advance Research in Aeronautics and Space Science, 1–17. https://www.academia.edu/38251072/381_Article_Text_1248_1_10_20190105_pdf UGC Approved
 

26.

Kapil Dev Sharma Sharma, K. D., Srivastava, S. (2016). Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for Enhancing Reliability of Water Tube Boiler in Thermal Power Plant. SAMRIDDHI: A Journal of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology

79–86. DOI:10.18090/SAMRIDDHI.V8I2.7139

UGC Approved
 

27.

Kapil Dev Sharma Srivastava, S., Sharma, K. D. (2016). Bottling of Biogas– A Renewable Approach. 28-32. Google Scholar
 

28.

Mayank Pokhriyal Lalit, R., Mayank, P., & Ankur, K. (2018). Natural fibers and biopolymers characterization: A future potential composite material. Strojnícky časopis-Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 68(1), 33-50.

https://doi.org/10.2478/scjme-2018-0004

SCOPUS
 

29.

Mayank Pokhriyal Pokhriyal, M., Prasad, L., & Raturi, H. P. (2018). An experimental investigation on mechanical and tribological properties of Himalayan nettle fiber composite. Journal of natural fibers, 15(5), 752-761.

https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2017.1364202

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30.

Mayank Pokhriyal Raturi, H. P., Prasad, L., Pokhriyal, M., & Kumar, A. (2019). Study on Wear Behavior of Al-Based Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Al 2 O 3/SiC Particles. In Innovative Design, Analysis and Development Practices in Aerospace and Automotive Engineering (I-DAD 2018) (pp. 17-25). Springer, Singapore.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2697-4_2

SCOPUS
 

31.

Mayank Pokhriyal  Himanshu, P.R, Lalta P., Mayank P. & Vineet T.(2017). An Estimating the Effect of Process Parameters on Metal Removal Rate and Surface Roughness in WEDM of Composite Al6063/SiC/Al2O3 by Taguchi Method. Strojnícky časopis-Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 67(2), 25-36.

https://doi.org/10.1515/scjme-2017-0015

SCOPUS
 

32.

Rishi Kumar Prajapati Mittal, K., Prajapati, R.K., (2014). Quality councils: an overview. https://indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijmie&volume=4&issue=12&article=016 SJIFactor.com
 

33.

Rishi Kumar Prajapati Prajapati, R.K., (2016). Influence of stress on rolling mill roller.  329-331. https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701050 UGC Approved
 

34.

Rishi Kumar Prajapati Prajapati, R.K., (2015). MIG Arc Welding of Mild Steel 1018 by applying Taguchi Method. 440-445. https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701106 UGC Approved

Book Chapters/ Conference Publication

S.No. Name of Faculty Title and Details of Chapter Name of Publisher
 

1.

Sanjeev Kumar Lambha Lambha, S. K., Verma R., & Kumar V. (2020). “Effect of elastic deformation on partial arc bearing with couple stress lubrication” International Symposium on Fusion of Science and Technology (ISFT 2020) IOP Publishing
 

2.

Sanjeev Kumar Lambha Lambha, S. K., Verma R., & Kumar V. (2019). “Elasto hydro dynamic analysis of couple stress lubricated cylindrical journal bearing” 2nd International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science & Technology (NFEST) IOP Publishing
3. Jasbir Singh Singh, S. (2019). “Effect of argon flow rate and standoff distance on the microstructure and wear behaviour of WC-CoCr TIG cladding” 2nd International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science & Technology (NFEST) IOP Publishing
4. Jasbir Singh Singh, S. (2020). “Effect of argon flow rate on the weld bead characteristics of TIG coating” International Symposium on Fusion of Science and Technology (ISFT 2020) IOP Publishing
5. Jasbir Singh Singh, S. (2021). “Performance Enhancement of Evaporative Cooling Device Using Silica Gel as an Adsorbent Material” International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering. Springer
6. Jasbir Singh Singh, S. (2021). “Use of Chemical Scrubbing Method to Minimise the Pollutants” International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering. Springer
7. Kapil Dev Sharma Sharma, K.D., Jain, S., (2021). “A Detailed Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Generation and Composition for Haridwar City, Uttarakhand, India”. International Conference on “Innovations in Clean Energy Technologies (ICET 2020). Springer
8. Mayank Pokhriyal Mayank Pokhriyal, and Pawan Kumar Rakesh. “Mechanical and microstructural behaviour of NaOH treated Himalayacalamus falconeri fibers as biodegradable reinforcing material in polymer-based composites.” Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier)
9. Mayank Pokhriyal Prasad, L., Singh, G., & Pokhriyal, M. (2018). A comparative study on physical and mechanical behaviour of functionally graded composite materials reinforced with natural fillers. Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier)
 

10.

Mayank Pokhriyal Pokhriyal, M., Prasad, L., Rakesh, P. K., & Raturi, H. P. (2018). Influence of fiber loading on physical and mechanical properties of Himalayan nettle fabric reinforced polyester composite. Materials Today: Proceedings

 

Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier)