NITHIN MATHEW شيريل

Master of Technology in Energy Engineering. The program involve 1 year taught program and 1 year research program. Major Subjects Covered: 1. Solar Energy Engineering 2. Energy Efficient Buildings 3. Optimum utilization of heat & power 4.Fuel& Combustion technology 5.Process modelling & simulation in energy systems. Research work performed: 1) Design and study of performance of solar air heater with phase change material energy storage. In this study, solar air heater with phase change material energy storage has been designed and its thermal performance has been studied. It is then compared with solar air heater without storage. Experiments were conducted at different mass flow rates of 1 m/s, 1.5 m/s, 2 m/s. 2.5 m/s and 3 m/s for both solar air heaters and corresponding performances were recorded. The research was conducted to find out the effect of phase change material in supplying a constant heat for the drying purposes irrespective of the availability of solar radiation. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the charging and discharging characteristics of the storage unit. From the study, it is evident that the both solar air heaters had a better efficiency at higher flow rates of 3 m/s due to increase in value of heat transfer co-efficient. The supply of lower mass flow rate of air (1 m/s and 1.5 m/s) was able to utilise the maximum capacity of storage system and to achieve uniform supply of heat for duration of 2-3 hours after sunshine hours. Similarly the study also revealed that the solar air heaters with storage maintain a constant temperature heating for a 30% more time when compared to solar air heater without storage. 2) Production of Diesel-like fluid from waste engine oil using distillation In this study, an attempt has been made to re-refine the waste engine oil by distillation process. The waste engine oil used for the study was the waste lubrication oil from the railways. The obtained oil was distilled at a temperature range of 350-400oC. The physical and thermal properties of the refined oil were determined using the standard procedures. The CHNS and FTIR analysis were performed on the refined oil to determine the elemental composition. The properties were compared with diesel standards (IS 1460:2005) to ensure its re-usability in diesel engine. From the study, it is clear that refined oil have more than 60% of property similar to the diesel standard. Hence it can be termed as diesel-like fuel. The refined oil can be used in diesel engine with further optimization in its properties. Training/Internship attended : 1. Participated in the short term course on ‘Automotive Fuels and Emissions(AFE)’ conducted by TEQIP-II 2. Participated on short term course on ‘Necessity of Calibration’ conducted by TEQIP-II

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. The program involve taught program and a project thesis on mechanical engineering Major subjects covered: 1. Thermodynamics and Thermal Engineering 2. Heat & Mass transfer 3. Strength of Materials 4. Industrial Engineering 5. Design of Mechanical Systems Project work done: 1. Energy Audit on HVAC systems The present installed HVAC system was evaluated and remedies were recommended the efficiency and reducing wastage of energy of air conditioning system.A detailed report was presented showing the remedies and their payback periods.The project involved understanding of the HVAC systems, maintenance, design and various techniques and procedures required for assessing the energy requirements of a building.

10th standard exam formally conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE), India