BLDEA's Dr. P. G. Halakatti College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayapura, Karnataka

Research and Development

Si. No. Name of Faculty members Research Area
1 Dr. (Smt) G. V. Patil Energy Management
2 Dr. R. G. Tikotkar Thermal science, Tribology and wear Behavior
3 Dr. M I Sakri Composite Materials, Vibration energy harvesting
4 Dr. P. V. Malaji Vibration energy harvesting
5 Dr. I. G. Bhavi Noise Vibration and Energy harvesting
6 Dr. B. M. Angadi Material Science
7 Dr. C.R. Hiremath Heat & Mass Transfer, HVAC
8 Dr.S S.Kulkarni Welding Technology
9 Dr.A D.Kotagond Fluid Power
10 Dr.R N.Jeeragal I C Engines
11 Dr S G.Cholake Thermal power
Si No. Research scholar Name USN Guide Topic Present Status
  2017-18  
1 Rajendra Galagali 2BL12PMN01 Dr. R G Tokitkar Experimental Investigation of Tribological Behavior on Austempered Ductile Iron Degree Awarded
2 P B Kowalli 2BA10PMM01 Dr. RG Tikotkar Experimental Investigation on Wear Behavior of Hadfield Thesis submitted
3 A D Patil 2BL13PMN02 Dr. R G Tikotkar Experimental Investigation of Engine Thesis submitted
4 Prashant Patil 2BL17OMA03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Tribological Behavior for Scratching Course-work completed
5 Pramod Shirguppi 2BL16PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Computational FLuid DYnamics Registered
6 Sachin Pande 2BL15PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotikar Experimental Investigation of Wear Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys Comprehensive completed
7 S A Biradar 2BL15PMJ03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
8 B R Hosamani 2BL10PMN04 Dr. V V Katti Biodiesel fuelled IC Engine Course-work completed
9 Ramesh Naik 2BL11PMM05 Dr. G V Patil Human Resource Management Comprehensive completed
10 Cheekoti Venkatarajan 2BL17PMA01 Dr. G V Patil Energy Efficiency Comprehensive completed
11 Mohite Nilesh Tanaji 2BL18PME01 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical ENgineering Science Comprehensive completed
12 Vijay Paril 2BL13PMN01 Dr. M I Sakri Energy Harvesting from Vibrating Structures Course-work completed
13 Subhashchandra Ganiger 2BL16PMJ03 Dr. M I Sakri Composite Materials Course-work completed
14 Ravindra Kondaguli 2BL16PMJ04 Dr. P V Malaji Mechanical Engineering Science Course-work completed
15 Asifiqbal Doddamani 2BL17PMS01 Dr. I G Bhavi Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
  2018-19  
1 P B Kowalli 2BA10PMM01 Dr. RG Tikotkar Experimental Investigation on Wear Behavior of Hadfield Degree awarded
2 A D Patil 2BL13PMN02 Dr. R G Tikotkar Experimental Investigation of Engine Degree awarded
3 Prashant Patil 2BL17OMA03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Tribological Behavior for Scratching Course-work completed
4 Pramod Shirguppi 2BL16PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Computational FLuid DYnamics Registered
5 Sachin Pande 2BL15PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotikar Experimental Investigation of Wear Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys Comprehensive completed
6 S A Biradar 2BL15PMJ03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
7 B R Hosamani 2BL10PMN04 Dr. V V Katti Biodiesel fuelled IC Engine Course-work completed
8 Ramesh Naik 2BL11PMM05 Dr. G V Patil Human Resource Management Comprehensive completed
9 Cheekoti Venkatarajan 2BL17PMA01 Dr. G V Patil Energy Efficiency Comprehensive completed
10 Mohite Nilesh Tanaji 2BL18PME01 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
11 Vhatkar Nahendra Nana 2BL19PME02 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
12 Matinamin Shaikh 2BL19PME04 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
13 Vijay Paril 2BL13PMN01 Dr. M I Sakri Energy Harvesting from Vibrating Structures Comprehensive completed
14 Subhashchandra Ganiger 2BL16PMJ03 Dr. M I Sakri Composite Materials Course-work completed
15 Ravindra Kondaguli 2BL16PMJ04 Dr. P V Malaji Mechanical Engineering Science Course-work completed
16 Asifiqbal Doddamani 2BL17PMS01 Dr. I G Bhavi Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
  2019-20  
1   Prashant Patil 2BL17OMA03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Tribological Behavior for Scratching Course-work completed
2 Pramod Shirguppi 2BL16PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Computational FLuid DYnamics Registered
3 Sachin Pande 2BL15PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotikar Experimental Investigation of Wear Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys Comprehensive completed
4 S A Biradar 2BL15PMJ03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
5 Ramesh Nyamagouda 2BL19PME01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
6 S D Bhosale 2BL19PME03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
7 B R Hosamani 2BL10PMN04 Dr. V V Katti Biodiesel fuelled IC Engine Degree awarded
8 Ramesh Naik 2BL11PMM05 Dr. G V Patil Human Resource Management Comprehensive completed
9 Cheekoti Venkatarajan 2BL17PMA01 Dr. G V Patil Energy Efficiency Comprehensive completed
10 Mohite Nilesh Tanaji 2BL18PME01 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
11 Vhatkar Nahendra Nana 2BL19PME02 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
12 Matinamin Shaikh 2BL19PME04 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
13 Vijay Paril 2BL13PMN01 Dr. M I Sakri Energy Harvesting from Vibrating Structures Comprehensive completed
14 Subhashchandra Ganiger 2BL16PMJ03 Dr. M I Sakri Composite Materials Course-work completed
15 Ravindra Kondaguli 2BL16PMJ04 Dr. P V Malaji Mechanical Engineering Science Course-work completed
16 Najeem Makandar 2BL19PME05 Dr P V Malaji Vibration Energy Harvesting Course-work completed
17 Asifiqbal Doddamani 2BL17PMS01 Dr. I G Bhavi Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
  2020-21  
1   Prashant Patil 2BL17OMA03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Tribological Behavior for Scratching Course-work completed
2 Pramod Shirguppi 2BL16PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Computational FLuid DYnamics Registered
3 Sachin Pande 2BL15PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotikar Experimental Investigation of Wear Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys Comprehensive completed
4 S A Biradar 2BL15PMJ03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
5 Ramesh Nyamagouda 2BL19PME01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
6 S D Bhosale 2BL19PME03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
7 Ramesh Naik 2BL11PMM05 Dr. G V Patil Human Resource Management Comprehensive completed
8 Cheekoti Venkatarajan 2BL17PMA01 Dr. G V Patil Energy Efficiency Comprehensive completed
9 Mohite Nilesh Tanaji 2BL18PME01 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
10 Vhatkar Nahendra Nana 2BL19PME02 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
11 Matinamin Shaikh 2BL19PME04 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
12 Vijay Paril 2BL13PMN01 Dr. M I Sakri Energy Harvesting from Vibrating Structures Comprehensive completed
13 Subhashchandra Ganiger 2BL16PMJ03 Dr. M I Sakri Composite Materials Course-work completed
14 Rajendra Kattimani 2BL11PMM03 Dr M I Sakri Energy Harvesting Comprehensive completed
15 Ravindra Kondaguli 2BL16PMJ04 Dr. P V Malaji Mechanical Engineering Science Course-work completed
16 Najeem Makandar 2BL19PME05 Dr P V Malaji Vibration Energy Harvesting Course-work completed
17 Suresh Doddi 2BL20PME01 Dr P V Malaji Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
18 Asifiqbal Doddamani 2BL17PMS01 Dr. I G Bhavi Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
  2021-22  
1   Prashant Patil 2BL17OMA03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Tribological Behavior for Scratching Course-work completed
2 Pramod Shirguppi 2BL16PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Computational FLuid DYnamics Registered
3 Sachin Pande 2BL15PMJ01 Dr. R G Tikotikar Experimental Investigation of Wear Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys Comprehensive completed
4 S A Biradar 2BL15PMJ03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
5 Ramesh Nyamagouda 2BL19PME01 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
6 S D Bhosale 2BL19PME03 Dr. R G Tikotkar Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
7 Ramesh Naik 2BL11PMM05 Dr. G V Patil Human Resource Management Degree awarded
8 Cheekoti Venkatarajan 2BL17PMA01 Dr. G V Patil Energy Efficiency Comprehensive completed
9 Mohite Nilesh Tanaji 2BL18PME01 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Comprehensive completed
10 Vhatkar Nahendra Nana 2BL19PME02 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
11 Matinamin Shaikh 2BL19PME04 Dr. G V Patil Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
12 Vijay Paril 2BL13PMN01 Dr. M I Sakri Energy Harvesting from Vibrating Structures Comprehensive completed
13 Subhashchandra Ganiger 2BL16PMJ03 Dr. M I Sakri Composite Materials Course-work completed
14 Rajendra Kattimani 2BL11PMM03 Dr M I Sakri Energy Harvesting Comprehensive completed
15 Ravindra Kondaguli 2BL16PMJ04 Dr. P V Malaji Mechanical Engineering Science Course-work completed
16 Najeem Makandar 2BL19PME05 Dr P V Malaji Vibration Energy Harvesting Course-work completed
17 Suresh Doddi 2BL20PME01 Dr P V Malaji Mechanical Engineering Science Registered
18 Asifiqbal Doddamani 2BL17PMS01 Dr. I G Bhavi Mechanical Engineering Science Registered

5.7.1 Academic Research

A. Number of quality publications in refereed/SCI Journals, citations, Books/Book Chapters, etc.

Sl No. Publication details Impact Factor Quartile (Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4) Citations
  2017-18 Journal Publications      
1 Kori, P. S., et al. "Effect of copper-coated SiC reinforcements on microstructure, mechanical properties and wear of aluminum composites." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 225. No. 1. IOP Publishing, 2017. - -  
2 Malaji, P. V., and S. F. Ali. "Magneto-mechanically coupled electromagnetic harvesters for broadband energy harvesting." Applied Physics Letters 111.8 (2017): 083901. - Q1 24
3 Mathapati, Neeta S., Virupaxi Auradi, and D. G. Mallapur. "Influence of heat treatment on the volumetric wear rate of Al-25Mg2Si2Cu4Mn alloy." Materials Today: Proceedings 4.10 (2017): 10921-10926. - - -
4 Ramesh Nyamagoudar. “Study of tensile properties of Al-15%Si alloy by addition of phosphorus.” International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, Volume 5, Issue 3, 2018 - - -
  2017-18 Conference Publications      
1 Malaji, P. V., et al. "Analysis of pendulums coupled by torsional springs for energy harvesting." MATEC Web of Conferences. Vol. 211. 2018. (Conference) - - 1
2 S S Kulkarni and Jagadeesh Ganjigatti. “Influence of welding parameters on hardness and microstructure of Al 6061 alloy.” International Conference on Recent Engineering and Technology, 2018 (Conference) - - -
3 Ramesh Jeeragal and K A Subramanian. “A feasibility study of an electric power generation using hybrid spark ignition engine and solar photovoltaic system.” National Conference on I C Engine and Combustion, 2017 (Conference) - - -
  Total = 07      
  2018-19 Journal Publications      
1 Malaji, P. V., and Shaikh Faruque Ali. "Analysis and experiment of magneto-mechanically coupled harvesters." Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 108 (2018): 304-316. 6.82 Q1 14
2 Malaji, P. V., et al. "Analysis of pendulums coupled by torsional springs for energy harvesting." MATEC Web of Conferences. Vol. 211. 2018. - - 1
3 Sakri M.I., Adimurthy M. “Vibration control of electronic equipment in a dynamic environment using spacers” International Journal of Recent Technology and EngineeringVolume 7, Issue 6, Pages 657 - 659 2019 - - -
4 Sameer Kulkarni, Jagadeesh Ganjigatti, “Optimization of welding parameters for MIG welding of AL 6061-T6 using Taguchi technique.” International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development Volume 9, Issue 3, Pages 695-704 2019 - - -
5 Vishwanath Kanal, “Solar-powered water purifier.” International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Engineering Volume 8, Issue 7, 2019 - - -
6 Sajidali Hatturkar. “Autonomous tractor using IoT.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Volume 6, Issue 2, 2019 - - -
7 Sajidali Hatturkar. “Bladeless windmill power generation: A review.” International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology, Volume 6, Issue 9, 2018 - - -
  2018-19 Book/Book chapter      
1 Kotagond, Aravindkumar D., Somashekhar S. Hiremath, and M. A. Kamoji. "Reliability of Different Loads on Electro Hydrostatic Actuator." International Conference on Reliability, Risk Maintenance, and Engineering Management. Springer, Singapore, 2019. (Book chapter) - - -
  Total = 08      
  2019-20 Journal Publications      
1 Kulkarni, Sameer S.; Ganjigatti, Jagadeesh. P “Prediction of weld bead geometry using the artificial neural network of al 6061 alloys” International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development  Volume 9, Issue 6, Pages 1143 - 115431 December 2019 - - -
2 Hiremath, S. V., C. R. Hiremath, and R. G. Tikotkar. "Optimization of the tribological property of carbon fiber reinforced nanofiller filled polymer composites using Taguchi method." AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 2274. No. 1. AIP Publishing LLC, 2020. - - -
3 Jeeragal, Ramesh, and K. A. Subramanian. "Experimental Investigation for NOx Emission Reduction in Hydrogen Fueled Spark Ignition Engine Using Spark Timing Retardation, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, and Water Injection Techniques." Journal of Thermal Science 28.4 (2019): 789-800. 2.43 Q2 9
4 Kotagond, Aravindkumar D., Somashekhar S. Hiremath, and M. A. Kamoji. "Comparison of Controllers and Actuators Effect on Electro Hydrostatic Actuator." Applied Mechanics and Materials. Vol. 895. Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2019. - - -
5 Ramesh Nyamagoudar. “Study of tensile properties of Al-17%Si alloy by addition of phosphorus.” International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, Volume 6, Issue 3, 2019 - - -
  2019-20 Conference Publications      
1 V V Nagathan, Omkar Patil, B M Angadi, and V V Katti. “Experimental study of fluid flow characteristics of impinging jet on a concave surface.” Internationa ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, 2019 (Conference) - - -
  2019-20 Book Chapter/Chapters      
1 Malaji, P. V., et al. "Energy harvesting from dynamic vibration pendulum absorber." Recent Advances in Structural Engineering, Volume 2. Springer, Singapore, 2019. 467-478. (Book chapter) - - 8
  Total = 07      
  2020-21 Journal Publications      
1 Malaji, P. V., et al. "Enhancement of harvesting capability of coupled nonlinear energy harvesters through high energy orbits." AIP Advances 10.8 (2020): 085315. - Q3 -
2 Hatti, Gururaj, V. H. Vishwanath, and K. R. Dinesh. "Effect of Silicon Content on wear and Hardness of Al-Si Alloys." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 1065. No. 1. IOP Publishing, 2021. - - 1
3 Jeeragal, Ramesh, Sunil Kumar Biradar, and Umair Ahmed Inamdar. "Performance and Emission Characteristics of Ethanol Fueled Transportation Engine." 2020 IEEE Bangalore Humanitarian Technology Conference (B-HTC). IEEE, 2020. - - -
4 Bhavi, Iresh, Vinay V. Kuppast, and Devanand D. Chillal. "Experimental Investigation of Influence of Piston Pin-Offset on Reduction of Piston Slap Noise." Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention 21.4 (2021): 1195-1202. - Q3 1
5 Patil, Vijay B., and Mahadev Sakri. "Experimental studies on the effect of shunted electrical loads on the performance of a vibration-based electromagnetic energy harvester." FME Transactions 49.1 (2021): 163-172. - - 2
6 Ganiger, Subhashchandra S. and Sakri M. I. "Microstructural evolution and mechanical behavior of 90 micron sized B4C particulates reinforced Al2219 alloy composites." Materials Today: Proceedings 45 (2021): 7138-7142. - - 3
  2020-21 Conference Publications      
1 Kondaguli, R. S., and P. V. Malaji. "Analysis of Bismuth Telluride (Bi2Te3) Thermoelectric Generator." 2020 IEEE Bangalore Humanitarian Technology Conference (B-HTC). IEEE, 2020. (Conference) - - 2
2 Kondaguli, R. S., and P. V. Malaji. "Mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of the thermoelectric generator." AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 2274. No. 1. AIP Publishing LLC, 2020. (Conference) - - 1
3 Hiremath, C. R., et al. "Computational fluid dynamics modeling and experimental study on pressure drop through vertical packed clay composite pellets." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 1065. No. 1. IOP Publishing, 2021.(Conference) - - 1
4 Hiremath, S. V., C. R. Hiremath, and R. G. Tikotkar. "Optimization of tribological property of carbon fiber reinforced nanofiller filled polymer composites using Taguchi method." AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 2274. No. 1. AIP Publishing LLC, 2020. (Conference) - - 1
5 Hiremath, C. R., et al. "Computational fluid dynamics modeling and experimental study on pressure drop through vertical packed clay composite pellets." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 1065. No. 1. IOP Publishing, 2021. (Conference) - - 1
6 Hiremath, M. N., B. M. Angadi, and Naveen N. Desai. "Design and Fabrication of Indigenous Low-Cost Water Filter Using Activated Carbon Prepared from Low-Cost Materials." 2020 IEEE Bangalore Humanitarian Technology Conference (B-HTC). IEEE, 2020. (Conference) - - -
7 A D Kotagond, P L Puthani. “Effect of reservoir size and weight on electro hydrostatic actuator.” NCRDME 2020 (Conference) - - -
  2020-21 Book/Book chapters      
1 Malaji, Pradeep V. "Analysis of Pendulum-Based Nonlinear Energy Sink for Energy Harvesting." Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management (2021): 1065-1073.(Book chapter) - - 1
2 Malaji, P. V., T. Mukhopadhyay, and S. S. Chappar. "Nonlinear Resonator-Based Meta structures for Vibration Attenuation and Energy Harvesting." Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics. Springer, Cham, 2022. 201-209.(Book chapter) - - -
3 Rajarathinam, M., P. V. Malaji, and Shaikh Faruque Ali. "A Nonlinear Hybrid Energy Harvester." Advances in Rotor Dynamics, Control, and Structural Health Monitoring. Springer, Singapore, 2020. 605-614. (Book chapter) - Q4 -
4 Parvathaneni, Anuroop, Dhritimaan Sharma, Dhruv Vashishtha, Pradeep V. Malaji, and J. Venkatramani. "Investigations into Nonlinear Energy Sinks for a Stochastic Dynamical Oscillator." Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management (2021): 963-976. (Book chapter) - - -
  Total = 17      
  2021-22 Journal Publications      
1 Bhavi, Iresh, Geetanjali V. Patil, and V. V. Kuppast. "Early detection of failure of spiral bevel gears used in differential gearboxes." Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention 21.4 (2021): 1189-1194. - Q3 2
2 Hiremath, C. R., and Ravikiran Kadoli. "Adsorption and desorption through packed and fluidized clay-based composite desiccant beds: a comparison study." Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 44.4 (2022): 1-19. 2.2 Q2 -
3 Malaji, Pradeep V., Vijaykumar V. Nagathan, Mahadev I. Sakri, Rajendra S. Kattimani, and Grzegorz Litak. "Energy harvesting capabilities dynamics of pendulum NES." In AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2425, no. 1, p. 410005. AIP Publishing LLC, 2022. - - -
4 Mohite, Nilesh T., Geetanjali V. Patil, and Anupama N. Kallol. "The use of entropy-based GRA approach to analyze and optimize the wire electrical discharge machining process for Nitronic-30." Materials Today: Proceedings 49 (2022): 1426-1430. - - -
5 Niranjana, S. J., Angadi, B M, and Bhavi, I. G. "Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Air Circulation in a Non-AC Bus Coach System." International Journal of Engineering 35.3 (2022): 572-579. - - -
6 Hiremath, S. V., et al. "Effect of nanofiller addition on carbon-reinforced polymer composite." Materials Today: Proceedings (2022). - - -
7 Chanagond, Malati, Prashant Puthani, Ramesh Jeeragal, and Suresh Doddi. "Investigation of Mahua, Pongamia and waste cooking oil blends as biodiesel properties." In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol. 1042, no. 1, p. 012002. IOP Publishing, 2022. - - -
8 Puthani, Prashant, Ramesh Jeeragal, Amaresha T. Patil, and Malati Chanagond. "Influence of Simarouba Glauca (Laxmi taru) biodiesel on engine performance and emissions of conventional compression ignition engine." In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol. 1042, no. 1, p. 012004. IOP Publishing, 2022. - - -
9 Matur, Mahantesh, Iresh Bhavi, and Shashank Lingappa. "Development Of Low-Cost Miniature Weed Harvester To Control Water Hyacinth." NVEO-NATURAL VOLATILES & ESSENTIAL OILS Journal| NVEO (2021): 1203-1212. - - -
10 Kulkarni, Sameer S., Virupakshappa S. Konnur, and Jagadeesh P. Ganjigatti. "Optimization of Mig Welding Process Parameters with Grey Relational Analysis for Al 6061 Alloy." Welding International just-accepted (2022): 1-14. - Q4 -
11 Kulkarni, Sameer S., and Jagadeesh Ganjigatti. "Application of fuzzy logic for predication of depth of penetration in MIG welding." In AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2615, no. 1. AIP Publishing, 2022.      
12 Niranjana, S. J., S. S. Kubsad, S. Manjunatha, Y. Nagaraj, I. Bhavi, B. M. Angadi, A. J. Chamkha, and M. B. Vanarotti. "Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Air Circulation in a Non-AC Bus Coach System." International Journal of Engineering 35, no. 3 (2022): 572-579.      
13 Bhavi, Iresh, Vinay V. Kuppast, and Devanand D. Chillal. "Experimental Investigation of Influence of Piston Pin-Offset on Reduction of Piston Slap Noise." Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention 21, no. 4 (2021): 1195-1202.      
14 Kondaguli, R. S., and P. V. Malaji. "Geometry design and performance evaluation of thermoelectric generator." The European Physical Journal Special Topics 231, no. 8 (2022): 1587-1597.      
  2021-22 Conference Publications      
1 Cholake, Shashikant, Samarjeet Chanda, and V. V. Katti. "ENTROPY GENERATION IN TRANSIENT CONDUCTION-RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER IN A RADIATIVELY PARTICIPATING MEDIUM." ASTFE Digital Library. Begel House Inc., 2022. (Conference) - - -
         
  Total  = 15      
  2022-23 Journal Publications      
1 Vhatkar, Mahendra N., Geetanjali V. Patil, Iresh G. Bhavi, and Syed Abbasali. "Review and preliminary design of 3-D printed ABS polymer torsion element with parametric internal structures." Materials Today: Proceedings 72 (2023): 1094-1101.      
2 Bhavi, Iresh, Prakash Shetagar, P. V. Malaji, B. M. Angadi, and V. V. Hokrani. "Finite element analysis of SESD bracket assembly of rockford amplifier used in vehicle audio system." In AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2481, no. 1, p. 020011. AIP Publishing LLC, 2022.      
3 Cheekoti Venkata Rajam, Geetanjali Patil, M I Sakri, and Ramesh Jeeragal, “Thermal and Vibration Analysis of CI Engine Using Diesel and Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Blends” Applied Thermal Engineering (In press)      
4 Malaji, P. V., M. I. Friswell, S. Adhikari, and G. Litak. "High-Energy Orbit Harvesting with Torsionally Coupled Mistuned Pendulums." Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies (2022): 1-18.      
  2022-23 Conference Publications      
1 Rathod, Pooja B., Najeem Makandar, K. Suguresh, Vishal Harage, and Pradeep V. Malaji. "Analysis of Energy Harvesting from Human Motion." In 2022 IEEE North Karnataka Subsection Flagship International Conference (NKCon), pp. 1-5. IEEE, 2022.      
  Total (till date) = 5      
Si. No Title of the Project Name of Principal Investigator / Co-Investigator (If any) Details of Funding Agency Amt of Fund Sanctioned in Rs. Year Status
1 Automated Sugarcane Plantation Equipment Dr. S.S Kulkarni KSCST GoK 1Lac 2021-22 Completed
2 Numeric Investigation of Trublance Flow Transition in Presence of Radiating Fluids Dr.S.G Cholake VGST GoK 3Lac 2020-21 Ongoing
3 Establishment of the Advanced Internal Combustion Engines Laboratories Dr Ramesh Jeeragal AICTE (MODROB) 1038431.00 2019-21 Completed
4 Short Term Training Programme Dr B M Angadi AICTE (STTP) 308333.00 2018-20 Ongoing
5 Vibration Energy Harvesting and IOT Lab Dr P. V. Malaji VGST (K-FIST Level-II) 40,00,000.00 2018-19 Ongoing
6 Establishing Tribology Laboratory Dr. R. G. Tikotkar VGST (K-FIST Level-I) 20,00,000.00 2016-18 Ongoing
7 Self-Sustained Hybrid Energy Management System Using Wind Turbine and Solar Aero Generator Dr. (Smt) G. V. Patil VGST (RFTT) 5,00,000.00 2016-17 Ongoing
8 Setting up of Noise and Vibration Engineering Laboratory Dr. M. I. Sakri VGST (K-FIST Level-I) 20,00,000.00 2015-16 Ongoing
9 I.C. Engine Research Laboratory Prof. B R Hosmani Prof. Y U Biradar BLDE University Research Grant Scheme 5,80,000.00 2012 Completed
10 Effect of Phosphorous and Titanium Addition on the Tribological Wear Behavior of Hyper Eutectic Al-Si Alloy Dr. B. M. Angadi BLDE University Research Grant Scheme 5,00,000.00 2011-12 Completed
11 Local Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Distributions due to Impinging Synthetic Jets Dr. V. V. Katti VTU Research Grant Scheme 17,94,000.00 2009-10 Completed
12 Modernization of Energy Conversion Engineering Lab Prof. S B Koulagi AICTE (MODROB) 8,00,000.00 2008-09 Completed
13 Computerized single cylinder four stroke diesel engine test rig Dr. V. V. Katti AICTE (MODROB) 7,73,316.00 1999 Completed
Sl No. Laboratory Name Faculty In-charge Equipment Details Total Cost (in Lakhs)

1

Energy Harvesting and IoT Laboratory

Dr. M I Sakri

Dr. P V Malaji

 

1. Data Acquisition System With NVGATE Software for Sound and Vibration Analysis

2. General Purpose Accelerometer

3. Array Microphone with BNC Connector

40

2

3D Printing Laboratory

Prof. S V Hiremath

1. BRAHMA3 – ANVIL 3D Printer

5.4

3

Centre of Excellence in Automation and Technology

Prof. S V Hiremath

1. BOSCH – Hydraulic and Pneumatic system

110.3

4

I C Engine Research Laboratory

Dr. RN Jeeragal

1. Computerized CI and SI engine

2. Smoke Meter

3. Five Gas Analyzer

13

5

Tribology Research Laboratory

Dr. B M Angadi

1. Pin on disc Wear Testing Machine.

2. Scratch testing machine

3. Abrasion testing machine

15

6

Thermal Research Laboratory

Prof. V V Nagathan

1. IR Thermal Camera

2. Micro Manometer

3. Hotwire anemometer

4. Digital pressure transducer

14

1. Energy Harvesting and IoT Laboratory

Equipment Name: Electrodynamic vibration shaker with digital controller

Description: Dynamic (vibration) characteristics of components subjected to vertical and horizontal vibration

  • Noise analysis

Technical specification:Speed: 200 to 2000 rpm

  • 100 KgF peak sine force
  • Horizontal slip table
  • Accelerometer
  • Microphone
  • Data acquisition system
energy-harvesting
energy-harvesting

2. 3D Printing Laboratory

Description: To get customized components/models/parts by 3D printing

Technical specification: Bed size - 180*180*180 mm, single extruder type, material used: PLA

3D-printing-laboratory

3. Automation and Technology

Description: To demonstrate the assembly of components using pneumatic controlled automation.

Technical specification: 10 bar pressure, Tactile sensors based.

automation-and-technology

4. IC Engine Research Laboratory

Equipment Name: Computerized SI Engine for flex-fuel operation with open ECU

Description: Computerized SI Engine for flex-fuel operation with open ECU is used to analyze the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of various fuels such as petrol, ethanol, biofuels, biogas, CNG. In-cylinder combustion parameters can be studied. Open ECU provision on this engine makes it operate with various modes. Fuel pressure, spark time, and duration of injection can be optimized for multiple fuels.

Technical specification: Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, open ECU, 4.1 kW, air-cooled

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5. Pin on disc Wear Testing Machine, Scratch testing machine, and Abrasion testing machine

Equipment Name: Pin on Disc Wear Testing Machine

Description: Friction and wear tester is used to study friction and wear characteristics in sliding contacts under dry and lubricated conditions

  • Sliding occurs between the stationary pin and a rotating disc and the normal load, rotational speed, and wear track diameter are the variables to meet the test conditions.
  • Tangential force and wear are acquired with electronic sensors and recorded on a PC.
  • 600-degree Celcius Pin heating, Lubrication attachment

Technical specification:Speed: 200 to 2000 rpm

  • Normal load: 10 to 20 N
  • Friction force: 0 to 200 N
  • Wear track diameter: 10 to 1350mm
  • Pin diameter: 5, 8, and 10 mm
  • Ball diameter: 10mm
  • Wear disc diameter: 165m and thickness: 8 mm
  • Software: Winducom 2010
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Equipment Name: Scratch Testing

Description: Scratch Tester is used to calculate the adhesive force on the coating-substrate materials.

  • Rockwell diamond tip indenter is used to scratch the workpiece for a predefined length with a predefined normal load.
  • A compound transducer fixed on the tester measures frictional force at the tip of the indenter.
  • Parts of the tester - Structure, Sensor, indenter (stylus), CCD camera, Controller, Cables.

Technical specification:The platform can withstand loads of up to 2,000 N,Loading rate: 0.01 to 20 N/s,X-Y stage travel: 75 mm,Stroke: Up to 50 mm,Speed: 10 µm/s to 5 mm/s,Sample size (max): 60 x 60 x 10 mm (LxWxT)

Equipment Name: Abrasion Testing machine

Description: To Measure wear friction under three-body abrasion conditions.

Technical specification:Load: 100 N to 300 N (automatic)

Speed: Up to 250 rpm

Friction Force: up to 300 N

Duration 999,999 rev (Max)

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6. Thermal Research Laboratory

Infrared camera: To measure the temperature of a surface/body through infrared thermography.

Technical specification: Temperature measurement range - 10 to 450 deg Celsius, range - 5 to 6 feet.

Hotwire anemometer: To measure the velocity of the fluid in motion.

Technical specification: Probe resistance at 0 deg Celcius - 4.92 Ohm, Recommended resistance - 7.97 Ohm, Recommended temperature - 250 deg Celcius.

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Si.No. Applicant name Filed on / Published on Title of the invention
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  1. B.L.D.E.A’s V.P. Dr. P. G. Halakatti College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayapur.
  2. Sameer S Kulkarni
04-06-2018 /

06-12-2019

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