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Dr. Siddappa Sharnappa Bhusnoor

Professor at K J Somaiya School of Engineering
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  • Department:
    Mechanical
  • Institute:
    K J Somaiya School of Engineering
  • Location:
    Vidyavihar - Mumbai
  • Email Address:

    siddappabhusnoor@somaiya.edu

  • Contact Details:

    Mobile No. : 9920534514

    Landline No. : 022-66449191

    Extension No. : 9503

  • Office Address :

    K J SOMAIYA School of Engineering, VIDYANAGAR, VIDYAVIHAR, MUMBAI - 400077

  • Timings For Visitors:

    Monday to Friday : 10 am to 5.30pm

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Introduction

I completed Ph.D., from department of Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering  from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, India on February 24, 2016, and M.Tech from  Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi from Energy Studies Deparment in 2006.  I am working as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of KJSCE from July 1, 2016. I worked as a Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering from July 2015 to Aug 2018. I am also Certified Energy Auditor, BEE, Govt. Of India (E1-4224) from 2007.

My areas of intrest and specialisation are as follows ;

Area of specialization/domain area of research: Research Specialization: Broad Area: Thermal and Fluids Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, Energy Conservation and Air Pollution Control Techniques.

Specialization/Core area: I C Engines, Alternative fuels, Heat exchanger design, Modeling of Thermal Systems, Industrial Applications of Heat and Mass Transfer concepts. HVAC, Energy Conservation and Management and Energy Audit, Generation and Characterization of Nano Particles, Design and Development of Renewable energy Systems ( Solar, and Wind), Design and Development of Industrial Air Pollution and Environmental Air Pollution Measuring and Control Devices.

I am the member of Various bodiese as mentioned below 

  1. Life member (LM- 28385)      Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

  2. Member  (M-133446-2)          The Institution of Engineers (INDIA)

  3. Member  (No:7007510007)    Society of Automotive Engineers, India (SAE-India)

Following are the details of the students guided at UG and PG level 

Recognition from Internal / External bodies: Approved PG and PhD guide from ;

University of Mumbai and  Somaiya Vidyavihar University

No of students pursuing Ph.D as on date: 5

 

No of students completed Ph.D as on date: (02) 1 and one has submitted Thesis In Aug 2023

No of students pursuing PG thesis work as on date:01

No of students completed PG thesis work as on

 date: 12

Number of Minor Funding Research project Completed : 4

Number of Major Funding research projects under process : 02

No of students / groups pursuing UG projects  as on date:02

No of students / groups completed UG projects as on date: more than 25

I have completed around 4 research grant project in my arae of intrest and Two Projects are under process.
Total Teaching Exerience is around 27 years 

Education

Energy Auditor,nATIONAL pRODUCTIVITY cOUNCIL, BEE, Ministry of Power, GOvt. of India,2006

B.E. (Mechanical),Gulbarga University, Karnataka, India, (P.D.A. College of Engineering, Gulbarga),1995

M.Tech (Energy Studies),Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi,2006

Ph. D,Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Powai, Mumbai -400076, India,2016

Professional Experience

    Academic

  • K J SOMAIYACOLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Professor, February 1999 - Present
  • S.S.Jondhale College of Engineering Dombivili - East, Mumbai - 421201, Lecturer, June 1997 - February 1999
  • Rajaram Shindhe College of Engineering, Pedambe, Chiplune (MH), Lecturer, November 1995 - June 1997
  • Non Academic

Courses/Subjects Teaching

Research Specialisation

  • Broad area: Thermal and Fluids Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Specialization/Core area: I C Engines, Alternative fuels, Heat exchanger design, Modelling of Thermal Systems, industrial Applications of Heat and Mass Transfer concepts. HVAC, Energy Conservation and Management and Energy Audit, Air Pollution and Control, Generation and Characterisation of Nano Particles, Design and Development of Renewable energy Systems ( Solar, and Wind), Design and Development of industrial Air Pollution and Environmental Air Pollution Measuring and Control Devices.
  • Research Laboratory Development 1. Design and development of biodiesel reactor and its characterization 2. Design and development of Nano particle generation and charecterisasation system 3. Design and development of Engine exhaust fine particle measurement and control system 4. Design and Development of Engine performance and emission analysis system fuelled by diesel and alternative fuels 5. Design and development of EGR system for improved emissions 6. Design and Development of EGR cooler for cooling exhaust gas 7. Design and Development of Finned tube Heat Exchanger for Heat recovery from engine exhaust 8. Design and Development of Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger for Heat recovery from engine exhaust 9. Design and Development of Vapor Absorption Refrigeration system running on engine exhaust using Shell and tube and Heat pipe heat exchanger as Generator
  • Teaching Laboratory Development 1. Development of internal Combustion Engine Laboratory, which includes Various types of engines (Two stroke and Four stroke, SI and CI) coupled with different dynamometers and measuring instruments for performance Ice 2. Development of Automobile system laboratory, which includes various subsystems of automotive vehicle, such as steering, suspension, vehicle lifting machine and braking system etc… Heat Exchangers, , Convection Coefficient analysis, Fins and Heat Transfer by Radiation Phenomena 3. Development of Heat and mass transfer laboratory, which includes basic experimental setups covering conduction , convection and Radiation Phenomena along with heat exchangers
  • Thermal and Fluid Science
  • Thermal and Fluids
  • Energy/ Waste Management and Audit

Consultancy Expertise

  • I C Engines, Alternative fuels, Heat exchanger design, Modelling of Thermal Systems, industrial Applications of Heat and Mass Transfer concepts. HVAC, Energy Conservation and Management and Energy Audit, Air Pollution and Control, Generation and Characterisation of Nano Particles, Design and Development of Renewable energy Systems ( Solar, and Wind), Design and Development of industrial Air Pollution and Environmental Air Pollution Measuring and Control Devices.

Consultancy Projects

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    Sponsored Projects Completed

    Category

    Project title

    Funding Agency

    Budget (Rs)

    Project Completed

    Design  and Development of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger

    University of Mumbai , 2013-14

    25,000/-

    Project Completed

    Experimental Studies for Control of Nanoparticle from engine exhaust using Alternative Fuels

    Mumbai University , 2016-17

    30,000/-

    Project Completed

    Experimental Studies on Recovery of Heat Energy from Engine Exhaust gas using Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger

    Mumbai University , 2018-19

    50,000/-

    Project Completed

    Performance Analysis of Vapor Absorption Refrigeration System using Engine Exhaust as a Hot Fluid for Regenerator

    Mumbai University , 2018-19

    50,000/-

     

     

    Project Submitted to Funding Agencies

    Category

    Project title

    Funding Agency

    Budget (Rs)

    Project submitted

    Experimental Studies for Control of Oxides of Nitrogen and Particulate Matter from Engine Exhaust

    Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technlogy Commission

    9,80,000/-

    Project under Process

    Design, Development and Analysis of Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger (Thermosyphon) for Recovery of Heat Energy at Simulated

    Engine Exhaust Conditions

    Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technlogy Commission

    8, 50,000/-

    Project submitted

    Control of Fine Particles from Engine Exhaust using Particle Transport Mechanism

    UGC, New Delhi

    ~4,60,000/-

    Project submitted

    “Biomass gasification integrated Catalytic co-pyrolysis of natural rubber and rice stubble into liquid fuels”.

    Mission innovation (MI), collaborative with MI Countries

     

     

     

Achievements, Recognitions & Awards

  • Awards Received for Publication 1. Best Paper Award: Yogita U Yerne, Viraj M. Dabhade, Siddappa S. Bhusnoor,"Experimental Studies on Thermal and Hydraulic Parameters of Finned Tube Heat Exchanger", 1st international Conference on Advances and Challenges in Energy Research (ICACER-2019) March 15-17, 2019, RCOEM, Nagpur (india) 2. Best Paper Award: Mohan, A, Dutta, s., Bhushnoor S S, and Madav, V. , (2019), “Novel upgrading of crude tire pyrolysis oil to Diesel-range fuels: Process scale-up and study of fuel properties” "National Conference on Energy and Chemicals from Biomass", 10-11, October 2019, Pondichery Enginnerring college , Chennai.
  • Sr. No. Activity recognized Title Awarding body Year 1. Teacher of the University for M.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering M.Tech/M.E. Teacher University of Mumbai 2014 2. Teacher of the University for Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical Engineering Ph.D teacher (letter No: PG/ 2/ ICD/ 2016-17/20621, Dated March 31. 2017) University of Mumbai 2017 3. Energy Auditor Energy Auditor BEE, Ministry of Power, GOI 2006
  • Sr. No. Name of the College University Letter Number Date of College Visited 1. G V Acharya College Aff./ICE/19-20/116 Dated 20/04/2019 May 15, 2019 2. Sardar Patel College of Engineering Aff./ICE/19-20/195 Dated 17/05/2019 May 20, 2019
  • Sr. No. Name of the College University Letter Number Date on College Visited 1. D .J. Sanghvi College of Engineering Th./ICD/2019-20/1279 July 9,2019.
  • Membership of Professional Committees / Bodies Sr. No. Title Awarding body/organizing body Year 1. Life member (LM- 28385) indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) 2000 2. Member (M-133446-2) The institution of Engineers (INDIA) 2007 3. Member (No:7007510007) Society of Automotive Engineers, india (SAE-india) 2007
  • Successfully awarded PhD to one candidate and Two candidates are pursuing

MDP / FDP

    No Information Available

Research Papers

Siddappa Bhusnoor.(2020).Impact of Alternative Fuels on Socio Economic Concern: Experiments, Experiences and Inferences.Journal of Engineering Education Transformations,33(33):240-246.
Siddappa Bhusnoor.(2020).Impact of Experiential Learning on Performance of Students and attainment of Course and Program outcome.Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET),33(33):201-203.
Siddappa Bhusnoor.(2016).Thermophoresis deposition studies for NaCl and diesel exhaust particulate matter under laminar flow.Journal of Aerosol Science,105(2017):84-93.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2016.11.011
Siddappa Bhusnoor.(2016).Application of CFD analysis in fully developed Velocity and Temperature flow field through pipe.Global Technology Initiatives,4(1):234-241.
Siddappa Bhusnoor.(2008).Characterization and Lubricity Testing (SRV Wear Tester) of Diesel and Diesel Biodiesel (LOME) Blends.SAE, 2006-28-0046,28(42):290-298.2008-28-0042
Siddappa Bhusnoor.(2007).Studies on Performance and Exhaust Emissions of a CI Engine operating on Diesel and Diesel Biodiesel blends at different Injection Pressures and Injection Timings.SAE,01(613):1-12.
Siddappa Bhusnoor.(2006).Optimization of Transesterification Process for Biodiesel Production from Linseed Oil.SAE, 2006-28-0046,26(46):1-6.
Siddappa Bhusnoor & Shailesh Nikam.(0).Impact of Alternative Fuels on Socio Economic Concern: Experiments, Experiences and Inferences.Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET),33(special issue):1-7.

Proceedings

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Books

Siddappa Bhusnoor.'(2003).Applied Thermodynamics. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Vipul Prakashan,

Book chapters

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IPR

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Thermal and Fluids

Design and Development of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger

April 2014

Thermal and Fluids

Experimental Studies for Control of Nanoparticle from engine exhaust using Alternative Fuels

December 2020

Thermal and Fluids

Experimental studies on recovery of heat energy from engine exhaust gas using heat pipe heat exchanger

December 2020

Energy/ Waste Management and Audit

Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality Level in Somaiya Vidyavihar Campus

January 2020

Thermal and Fluid Science

Modelling and Experimental Studies for Nanoparticle Generation, Characterization and Transport by Thermophoresis

July 2012

Thermal and Fluids

Performance analysis of vapour absorption refrigeration system using engine exhaust as a hot fluid for regenerator

December 2020

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