Research
The laboratory focuses on studying turbulent flows in energy systems and the research work is categorized into three verticals - high-speed flows, turbomachinery & power and multiphase flows. The research methodology is experimental, analytical and numerical and the key experimental diagnostics include particle image velocimetry (PIV), high-speed imaging and probe measurements. Innovative experimental and data analysis techniques for cost-effective diagnosis are additionally explored.
HIGH-SPEED FLOWS
Flow instabilities, acoustics and heat transfer characteristics in high-speed subsonic and supersonic jets
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Applications: Aerospace propulsion, manufacturing processes and thermal management
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TURBOMACHINERY & POWER
MULTIPHASE FLOWS
Flow dynamics in turbines, compressors, fans and duct flows
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Applications: Gas turbine engine and sustainable energy systems like wind turbines
Flow characteristics of liquid injection in gaseous flow and vice versa
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Applications: Fuel atomization in gas turbine engine, chemical industries, metallurgical processes and biomedical devices like drug inhalers
PROJECTS
1. Development of high-pressure jet facility for experimental study of high-speed turbulent jets - Initiation Grant, IIT Kanpur (Rs. 25 lakhs)
2. Development of in-house image processing tool for particle image velocimetry (PIV)