EDUCATIONAL PROFILE:

Ph. D., Heat Pipe, University of Calicut, 2002

M. Sc. (Engg.), Refrigeration & Air conditioning, University of Calicut, 1983

B. Sc. (Engg.), Mechanical Engineering, University of Calicut, 1980

TEACHING INTERESTS:

Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machinery,

Compressible Fluid Flow, Internal Combustion Engines, Energy Conversion Systems, Energy Management in Thermal Systems, Engineering Graphics

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Heat Pipes, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer, Fuels & Combustion Environmental Pollution,

Energy Management

Ph. D/M. Tech. /B. Tech. Projects Guided/Guiding

Ph. D. Theses

1. Alternative fuels for IC engines (completed - 2005).

2. Study on mixtures of refrigerants (ongoing)

3. Biogas as fuel in IC engines (ongoing).

4. Investigations on alternative fuels (ongoing).

5. Thermodynamic analysis of heat pipes (ongoing).

M. Tech. Theses

1. Experimental study of solar still with and without sponge cubes in basin (2007).

2. Development and analysis of environmentally benign refrigerants for refrigerating machines (2007).

3. Experimental study of solar still (Mini project 2006-2007).

4. Experimental study on solar heat pump (Mini project 2006-2007).

5. Analysis of heat wheel (2006).

6. Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient during solidification of a eutectic alloy in radial direction (2006).

7. Producer gas based fuel cell (2006).

8. Design, simulation and calibration of air mass flow meter (2006).

9. Optimal operation of steam turbine based trigeneration system (2006).

10. Optimal operation of gas turbine based cogeneration system (2006).

11. Numerical study on phase change mechanism in flat heat pipe (2006).

12. Exergy analysis of power plants (2005).

13. Minimisation of entropy generation for optimal design of heat pipes (2005).

14. Design, fabrication and experimentation with fluidized bed gasifier(2005).

15. Neural network approach for solving coupled problems (2005).

16. Performance analysis of grid connected BIPV cells (2004).

17. Use of biomass fuel s an alternative for diesel (2003).

18. Numerical simulation of boiling and condensation in flat heat pipes (2003).

19. Effect of solar energy on heat transfer in exterior structures (2002).

20. Steady state analysis of liquid flow in flat heat pipes (2001).

21. Effect of wick structure on heat carrying capacity in flat heat pipe (2000).

22. An investigation of temperature profile and vapour pressure drop studies in flat heat pipe (1994).

23. Vapour pressure drop studies in flat heat pipe (1991).

24. Experimental studies on Fluidised bed gasifier. (ongoing)

25. Numerical studies on Fluidised bed gasifier. (ongoing)

26. Studies on solar heat pipes. (ongoing)

27. Studies on IC engines with circulatory piston. (ongoing)

28. Analysis of Incinerator (ongoing).

B. Tech. Projects

1. Fabrication and testing of dehumidifier based on refrigeration cycle (2005).

2. Utilisation of energy from exhaust gas from IC engines in vapour absorption systems (2005).

Study on fuel cell (2004).

4. Cooling of IC engine valves with heat pipes (2004).

5. Flow induced vibration of heat exchanger tubes and extended rods (1992).

6. Study on pollutant formation and its control in IC engines (1990).

7. Studies on flat heat pipe (1989).

8. Design, fabrication and experimentation of Aluminium-Acetone flat heat pipe (1989).

9. Vapour pressure drop studies on a flat heat pipe (1989).

10. Utilisation of refrigerant mixtures in vapour compression systems-A theoretical approach (1989).

11. Study on hydraulic flume. (1988)

12. Performance characteristics of centrifugal pumps-Theoretical and experimental analysis (1988).

13. Design of centralized air conditioning system (1988).

14. Analysis of defects, improvements in working conditions and performance tests on Kaplan turbine (1986).

15. Integrated thermal management in IC engine using heat pipe. (ongoing).

Research & Development/Consultancy activities

1. Co-investigator in Heat pipe application for dissipating heat equipment bay of remote piloted vehicles, funded by ARDB, 1987-1991.

2. Subject expert for appointment of Draughtsman in Gwalior Rayons, Mavoor.

Publications

International Journals

1. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Padmakumari, Artificial neural networks used for the prediction of the cetane number of biodiesel, International Journal of Renewable Energy, 31 (2006), 2524-2533.

2. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Theoretical modeling and experimental studies on biodiesel fueled engine, International Journal of Renewable Energy, 31 (2006) 1813-1826.

3. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Power generation using coir-pith and wood derived producer gas in diesel engines, International Journal of Fuel Processing Technology, 2005.

4. Ramadhas, Muraleedharan, Jayaraj, Performance and emission evaluation of diesel engine fueled with methyl esters of rubber seed oil, International Journal of Renewable Energy, 30 (12) (2005), 1789-1800.

5. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Biodiesel production from high FFA rubber seed oil, International Journal of Fuel, 84 (4) (2005), 335-340.

6. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Characterisation and effect of using rubber seed oil as fuel in CI engines, International Journal of Renewable Energy, 30 (5) (2005), 795-803.

7. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Use of vegetable oils as IC engines fuels- A review, International Journal of Renewable Energy, 29 (5) (2004), 727-742.

8. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Dual mode operation in diesel engines using renewable fuels: Rubber seed oil and coir pith producer gas, Int. Journal of Renewable Energy (Accepted).

International Conferences

1. Mohanraj, Muraleedharan, Jayaraj, Natural refrigerants as the substitute for CFC/HFC refrigerants in vapour compression refrigerating units: A review, 3^rd Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air conditioning, May 21-23, 2006, Gyeongju, Korea, 373-376.

2. Satyanarayana, E, Muraleedharan, C, Minimisation of entropy generationfor optimal design of circular heat pipe, 2^nd Int. National Conference on Thermal Engg.-Theory and Applications, Al Ain, January, 2006.

3. Srinivasa Reddy, Muraleedharan, C, Exergy anlysis of power plants, 2^nd Int. National Conference on Thermal Engg.-Theory and Applications, Al Ain, January, 2006.

4. AS Ramadhas, S Jayaraj, C Muraleedharan, Experimental investigations on LPG-Diesel dual fuel engine with EGR, 3^rd Int. Nat. Conference on Energy Research & Development, Kuwait, November 2005.

5. Muraleedharan, C, SK Mathew, Performance analysis of grid connected BIPV systems, 4^th Int. Nat. Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Cairo September 2005.

6. Muraleedharan, C, Noble, KI, Boiling and condensation in flat heat pipes, 4^th Int. Nat. Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Cairo, September 2005.

7. Sunil, K, Muraleedharan, C, Comparison of performance of IC engine with biomass gas using fluidized bed gasifier and down draft gasifier, Int. Nat. Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, Changanassery, August 2005.

8. AS Ramadhas, S Jayaraj, C, Muraleedharan, Experimental investigations with rubber seed oil as an alternative fuel for CI engines, Int. Nat. Conference on Energy & Environmental Technologies for Sustainable Development, Jaipur, October 2003.

9. S, Jayaraj, AS, Ramadhas, C, Muraleedharan, Use of non-edible vegetable oil as an alternative fuel in compression ignition engines, Proc. Int. Symposium on Renewable Energy: Environment Protection and Energy Solution for Sustainable Development, Malaysia, September 2003.

10. Muraleedharan, C, Jayaraj, S, Jilani, G, Modelling of liquid flow in flat heat pipes, Int. Nat. conference on Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics, South Africa, April 2002.

11.      Srividhya, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Modelling of a downdraft gasifier, International   
           Conference organised by JNTU, Hyderabad, August 2007 (accepted).

12. Joby Kuriakose, C. Muraleedharan, MA Joseph, Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient during solidification of a eutectic alloy in radial direction, Int. Conference on Machine Design & Production, January 2008 (abstract accepted).

National Conferences

1.    Srividhya, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Captive power generation through biomass gasifier, Technical Workshop on Energy,  NIT Calicut, March 2007.

2.    Srividhya, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Simulation of biomass gasifiers National Conference on Energy Conservation and Energy Conversion Technology  
       organised by PMCTW Vallam, Thanjavur, February 2007.

3. Mohanraj, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Improved energy efficiency for HFC134a domestic refrigerator retrofittef with hydrocarbon mixture (HC290/HC600a) as drop in substitute, National Conference on Advances in Energy Research, IIT Bombay, December 2006, 503-508.

4.   Srividhya, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Biomass gasifiers for rural applications, National Conference organised by Gandhigramam Rural University, November 
      2006

5. Siddhardha, P, S, Ashok, C, Muraleedharan, Gas turbine based cogeneration for a steel plant, National Conference of all Technical Disciplines (PGFEST) 2006.

6. Hareesh, KK, S, Ashok, C, Muraleedharan, Trigeneration for a steel plant, National Conference of all Technical Disciplines (PGFEST) 2006.

7. Gaurav Boundra, C, Muraleedharan, Analysis of heat wheel, NCME 2006, TIET, Patiala.

8. Muraleedharan, C, Noble, KI, Phase change mechanism in flat heat pipe, 29^th Nat. Systems Conference, Bombay, December 2005.

9. Ramadhas, Jayaraj, Muraleedharan, Biomass power in India: Technologies and challenges for sustainable development, Nat. Seminar on Trends, Possibilities and Challenges: Renewable Energy Technologies, Calicut, April, 2004.

10. Siju K Mathew, C Muraleedharan, Modelling of grid connected building integrated photovoltaic systems, Nat. Systems Conference, VIT, Vellore, December 2004.

11. Muraleedharan, C, Jayaraj, S, Jilani, G, Steady state analysis of liquid flow in flat heat pipes, 25^th Nat. Systems Conference, Coimbatore, December 2001.

12. Jayaraj,S, Muraleedharan,C, Jilani,G, Modelling of vapour flow in flat heat pipes, Proc. of 24^th Nat. Systems Conference, Bangalore, December 2000.

13. Jilani, G, Muraleedharan,C, Jayaraj,S, A finite difference scheme for vapour dynamics calculations in flat heat pipes, Proc. Of 27^th Nat. Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Palakkad, December 2000.

14. Muraleedharan,C, Jayaraj,S, Jilani, G, An experimental investigation on the performance of flat heat pipes, Proc. Of 24^th Nat. Systems Conference, Bangalore, December 2000.

15. Jayaraj, S, Muraleedharan, C, Energy conservation in HVAC systems, Proc. 15^th National Symposium of Architectural Engineers, Calicut, December 1999.

16. Muraleedharan, C, Performance of refrigerating machine with mixtures of refrigerants, VIII Nat. symposium on Refrigeration & Air conditioning, Kanpur, 1988.

Papers Presented in Short term Courses

1. Exergy analysis of thermal power plants, STTP on Green Power, Govt. Engg. College, Calicut, March 2006.

2. Exergy analysis of thermal power plants-A Case study, STTP on Green Power, Govt. Engg. College, Calicut, March 2006.

3. Cogeneration-thermodynamics & performance, Tools & techniques for peak demand management, NIT Calicut, August 2004

4. Cogeneration applied to IC engines, Optimal operation captive plants & load management, March 2004.

5. Introduction to availability analysis, STTP on Recent trends in Thermal Design of Energy Systems, NIT Calicut, January 2004.

6. Numerical analysis of heat pipes, STTP on Recent trends in Thermal Design of Energy Systems, NIT Calicut, January 2004.

Principles of cogeneration, Industrial energy management & audit, NIT Calicut, August 2003

7. Theory of heat pipes, STTP on Computational fluid flow and heat transfer, Govt. College of Engg., Kannur, February 2003.

8. Numerical analysis of heat transfer and fluid flow in flat heat pipes, STTP on Computational fluid flow and heat transfer, Govt. College of Engg., Kannur, February 2003.

9. Heat Pipe, STTP on Solar Architecture – Active and Passive systems, Calicut REC, 1997.

10. Delivered special lectures on instrumentation (for two years) for engineers at Gwalior Rayons, Mavoor.

Short Term Courses Organised

1. Recent trends in thermal design of energy systems, NIT Calicut, January 2004.

2. Technical Workshop on ‘Energy-Conservation, policy and Development’, NIT Calicut, August 2005.

3. Technical Workshop on ‘Energy: Advances in Energy, Economy and Environment’, NIT Calicut, March 2007.

4. National Conference on ‘Energy, Economy and Environment: ENERGY 2008’ to be held at NIT Calicut during 31 Januray-01 February 2008.

Short Term Courses Attended

1. Relevance of heritage and symbolism in the establishment of Architectural Continuum, Organised by Department of Architecture, NIT Calicut, 22-27 March 2004.

2. Solar Architecture-Active and Passive Systems, Organised by Department of Mechanical Engg. and Civil Engg., NIT Calicut, 19-30, 1997.

3. Teacher Effectiveness Programme, NIT Calicut, 22 October-6 November, 1990.

4. Heat pipe technology, Organised by Department of Mechanical Engg., NIT Calicut, 14-27 May, 1986.

5. Tribology in Manufacturing Sciences, Organised by Department of Mechanical Engg., NIT Calicut, 15-28 May 1985.

Administrative Activities

1. Coordinator, NITC Examinations, (2006- ).

2. Member, MED Purchase committee (2006- )

3. Course Coordinator, PG Programme-Energy Management, (2005- 2006).

4. Staff-in-charge, Solar Engg. Lab, (2005- ).

5. Chief Warden, NITC Hostels, (2004-2006).

6 Member, NITC Senate (2004- )

7. Chairman, Board of Studies, University of Calicut (2004-2005)

8. Coordinator, Syllabus Revision 2004, University of Calicut (2004-2005)

9. Member, Board of Studies, University of Calicut (2003-2005)

10. Member, Faculty of Engineering, University of Calicut (2004-2005)

11. Coordinator, MED Exams, (2003-2006).

12. Faculty-in-charge of Admissions, NIT Calicut, (2003-2004).

13. Coordinator, MED B. Tech. Projects. (2003-2004).

14. Additional Superintendent of DOEACC exams in Calicut REC, (2003).

15. Staff-in-charge, MED Seminar library cum drawing office, (1999- ).

16. Warden in Calicut REC Hostels, (1997-2000).

17. Class Coordinator of Three batches of Mechanical Engg. (1995-2001)

18. Staff-in-charge of Calicut University examinations in MED, (1994-2000).

19. Liaison between MED and IILC, (1993-1994).

20. Lecturer-in-charge of Admissions, (1987-1989).

21. Warden in Calicut REC Hostels, (1986-1987).

22. Staff-in-charge of Fluid mechanics & hydraulics lab, (1987).

23. Staff-in-charge of MED Timetable, (1983-1986).

Co curricular Activities

1. President, Blood donors’ forum, NIT Calicut, (1991-1994, 1995- ).

2. Staff-in-charge, ENCON Club, NIT Calicut, (2002- ).

Membership in Professional Bodies

1. Life member, Indian society of technical education.

2. Life member, Systems society of India.

3. Life member, National society of fluid mechanics and fluid power.