Back close

Late Dr. Thirumalini S. (Memorial Page)

Qualification: Ph.D
st_malini@cb.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Internal Combustion (IC) Engines

Bio

Dr. Thirumalini S., who obtained her B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. Degrees from Coimbatore Institute of Technology. Her expertise encompassed Internal Combustion Engines, Combustion Modeling, and Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Dr. Thirumalini diligently supervised numerous graduate student projects, focusing on areas such as In-cylinder flow dynamics, Structural analysis of Thermal Systems, Investigations on use of alternate fuels, HVAC, and Low-temperature combustion studies. She was a guiding light for 7 Ph.D. scholars, nurturing their academic journey with care and dedication, with one student graduating under her mentorship last year.

Leading the research endeavors at the Amrita Automotive Research & Technology Centre (AARTC), Dr. Thirumalini spearheaded the establishment of a test facility for Power train Emission Studies, ensuring compliance for Euro VI and beyond.

Her contributions were recognized with prestigious accolades including the “Women Engineer award – 2008” from the Institution of Engineers, Tamilnadu state chapter, the “Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award” from SAE International at Michigan, Detroit, 2010, and the “Guru Award” from SAEINDIA Foundation in 2014.

Dr. Thirumalini was a valued member of SAEINDIA, Institution of Engineers (India), and a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education and ISAMPE.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2020

Effect of Injection Parameters and EGR on Performance and Emissions in a CRDI Engine Fuelled with Cashew nut shell Biodiesel Blend

Cite this Research Publication : Senthilkumar D. and S., T., “Effect of injection parameters and EGR on performance and emissions in a CRDI engine fuelled with cashew nut shell biodiesel blend”, International Journal of Ambient Energy, pp. 1–11, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Ambient Energy,

Year : 2020

Experimental study on influence of diphenyl ether and diethyl amine on exhaust emissions of diesel engine

Cite this Research Publication : Srihari S., Chaitanya, B., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental study on influence of diphenyl ether and diethyl amine on exhaust emissions of diesel engine”, Materials Today : Proceedings., 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today : Proceedings. (2020)

Year : 2020

Investigations on effect of split and retarded injection on the performance characteristics of engines with cashew nut shell biodiesel blend

Cite this Research Publication : D.Senthilkumar, S.Thirumalini, “Investigations on effect of split and retarded injection on the performance characteristics of engines with cashew nut shell biodiesel blend”, International Journal of Ambient Energy, DOI:10.1080/01430750.2020.1730961(link is external), (Published online), IF:0.6, February 2020

Publisher : International Journal of Ambient Energy

Year : 2020

Investigation on Effect of Split Injection and Retarded Injection Timing on the Performance Characteristics of engines with Cashew nut shell biodiesel Blends

Cite this Research Publication : Senthilkumar D. and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Investigation on Effect of Split Injection and Retarded Injection Timing on the Performance Characteristics of engines with Cashew nut shell biodiesel Blends”, International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2020.

Year : 2019

Experimental Studies on Mechanical and Wear Behaviour of TiC Reinforced Cu-Sn-Ni Functionally Graded Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Radhika N, Sam, M., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental Studies on Mechanical and Wear Behaviour of TiC Reinforced Cu-Sn-Ni Functionally Graded Composite”, Tribology in Industry, vol. 41, pp. 537-547, 2019.

Publisher : Tribology in Industry

Year : 2019

Effect of dual fuel injection on the emission characteristics of a single cylinder ci engine using alcohol diesel blends with preheated air

Cite this Research Publication : S. P. M. Vignesh, Srihari S., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Effect of dual fuel injection on the emission characteristics of a single cylinder ci engine using alcohol diesel blends with preheated air”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, vol. 8, no. 5, pp. 1395-1402, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication

Year : 2019

Numerical Modelling of Methanol-Gasoline Blends in PFI Spark Ignition Engines

Cite this Research Publication : S. R Godson, Dr. Thirumalini S., and Tulapurkar, C., “Numerical Modelling of Methanol-Gasoline Blends in PFI Spark Ignition Engines”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 577, p. 012148, 2019.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing

Year : 2019

Investigation on performance and emissions of RCCI dual fuel combustion on diesel – bio diesel in a light duty engine

Cite this Research Publication : V. Charitha, Dr. Thirumalini S., Prasad, M., and Srihari S., “Investigation on performance and emissions of RCCI dual fuel combustion on diesel - bio diesel in a light duty engine”, Renewable Energy, vol. 134, pp. 1081-1088, 2019.

Publisher : Renewable Energy, Elsevier Ltd

Year : 2019

Development and Properties of Centrifugally Cast Silicon Nitride Reinforced Functionally Graded Copper Matrix Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Radhika N, Dr. Thirumalini S., and Jojith, R., “Development and Properties of Centrifugally Cast Silicon Nitride Reinforced Functionally Graded Copper Matrix Composite”, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 2103 - 2116, 2019.

Publisher : Volume 11, Issue 4, p.2103 - 2116 (2019)

Year : 2018

Effect of inlet air temperature on SI engine fueled with diethyl ether-gasoline blends

Cite this Research Publication : S. D. Kumar, Srihari S., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Effect of inlet air temperature on SI engine fueled with diethyl ether-gasoline blends”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 4044-4055, 2018.

Publisher : Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Year : 2018

Simulation study on variants of ABS

Cite this Research Publication : Srinivaas A., Dr. Thirumalini S., Mohankumar, P., R. Sundar, R., and Aravind, C., “Simulation Study on Variants of ABS”, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 7, no. 3.6, pp. 97-100, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE)

Year : 2018

Investigation on Mechanical and Adhesive Wear Behavior of Centrifugally Cast Functionally Graded Copper/SiC Metal Matrix Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Radhika N, Dr. Thirumalini S., and Shivashankar, A., “Investigation on Mechanical and Adhesive Wear Behavior of Centrifugally Cast Functionally Graded Copper/SiC Metal Matrix Composite”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 71, no. 6, pp. 1311-1322, 2018.

Publisher : Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals

Year : 2018

Design and analysis of magneto rheological fluid brake for an all terrain vehicle

Cite this Research Publication : L. K. George, N. Tamilarasan, and Thirumalini, S., “Design and analysis of magneto rheological fluid brake for an all terrain vehicle”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 310, p. 012127, 2018.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2017

Investigations on emission of nanoparticulates under free acceleration test condition

Cite this Research Publication : V. Nagarajan and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Investigations on emission of nanoparticulates under free acceleration test condition”, International Journal of Nanoparticles, vol. 9, p. 234, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Nanoparticles

Year : 2017

Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Automobile Radiator using TiO2-Nanofluid Coolant

Cite this Research Publication : V. Salamon, Senthilkumar D., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Automobile Radiator using TiO2-Nanofluid Coolant”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 225, p. 012101, 2017.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering,

Year : 2017

A study on the micromachining of molybdenum using nanosecond and femtosecond lasers

Cite this Research Publication : M. M. Mathew, Bathe, R. N., Padmanabham, G., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “A study on the micromachining of molybdenum using nanosecond and femtosecond lasers”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2017.

Publisher : The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Year : 2017

Study of flow performance of a globe valve and design optimisation

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Sreekala and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Study of flow performance of a globe valve and design optimisation”, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, vol. 12, pp. 2403-2409, 2017.

Publisher : Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Taylor's University,

Year : 2017

Investigations on metallurgical and mechanical properties of CO2 laser beam welded Alloy 825

Cite this Research Publication : M. Arivarasu, Roshith, P., Dr. Padmanaban R., Dr. Thirumalini S., Prabhakar, K. V. Phani, and Padmanabham, G., “Investigations on metallurgical and mechanical properties of CO2 laser beam welded Alloy 825”, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, pp. 1-13, 2017.

Publisher : Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly

Year : 2017

Investigation on reduction of emission in PCCI-DI engine with biofuel blends

Cite this Research Publication : Srihari S. and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Investigation on reduction of emission in PCCI-DI engine with biofuel blends”, Renewable Energy, vol. 114, pp. 1232 - 1237, 2017.

Publisher : Renewable Energy

Year : 2017

An experimental study on the performance and emission characteristics of PCCI-DI engine fuelled with diethyl ether-biodiesel-diesel blends

Cite this Research Publication : Srihari S., Dr. Thirumalini S., and Prashanth, K., “An experimental study on the performance and emission characteristics of PCCI-DI engine fuelled with diethyl ether-biodiesel-diesel blends”, Renewable Energy, vol. 107, pp. 440 - 447, 2017.

Publisher : Renewable Energy,

Year : 2016

The effect of welding direction in CO2 LASER – MIG hybrid welding of mild steel plates

Cite this Research Publication : M. S. Abilash, Senthilkumar D., Padmanabham, G., ,, R. Padmanaban, and Dr. Thirumalini S., “The effect of welding direction in CO2 LASER - MIG hybrid welding of mild steel plates”, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 149, 2016.

Publisher : IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering.

Year : 2016

Optimization of process parameters of pulsed TIG welded maraging steel C300

Cite this Research Publication : P. Deepak, Jualeash, M. J., Jishnu, J., Srinivasan, P., Arivarasu, M., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Optimization of process parameters of pulsed TIG welded maraging steel C300”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 149, p. 012007, 2016.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering.

Year : 2016

Investigation on aerodynamic noise evaluation and atte nuation in a glob e valve us ing CFD analysis

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Sreekala and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Investigation on aerodynamic noise evaluation and atte nuation in a glob e valve us ing CFD analysis”, International Journal of Multiphysics, vol. 10, pp. 43-51, 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Multiphysics, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd,

Year : 2016

Effect of lubricating oil temperatures on fuel consumption and emissions under cold start conditions for a diesel engine

Cite this Research Publication : G. Kumar and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Effect of lubricating oil temperatures on fuel consumption and emissions under cold start conditions for a diesel engine”, SAE International, 2016

Publisher : SAE International

Year : 2016

Effect of cage configurations on flow characteristics of globe valves

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Sreekala and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Effect of cage configurations on flow characteristics of globe valves”, World Journal of Engineering, vol. 13, pp. 61–65, 2016.

Publisher : World Journal of Engineering, EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND.

Year : 2015

Investigation of cold start and Idling emission characteristics of ethanol-gasoline blends in SI Engine

Cite this Research Publication : A. Krishnan and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Investigation of cold start and Idling emission characteristics of ethanol-gasoline blends in SI Engine”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 17, pp. 37601-37604, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Impact of Increase in Intake Air Temperature on Emission Characteristics of a Gasoline Ethanol Blended SI Engine during Cold Start

Cite this Research Publication : A. Jacob Zacharias and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Impact of Increase in Intake Air Temperature on Emission Characteristics of a Gasoline Ethanol Blended SI Engine during Cold Start”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 19, pp. 0973-4562, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Experimental study of heat transfer enhancement in automobile radiator using Al^2^O^3 water-ethylene glycol nanofluid coolants

Cite this Research Publication : K. P. Vasudevan Nambeesan, Parthiban, R., K Kumar, R., Athul, U. R., Vivek Mugundhan, and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental study of heat transfer enhancement in automobile radiator using Al^2^O^3 water-ethylene glycol nanofluid coolants”, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 2857-2865, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Year : 2015

Experimental investigation of using n-hexanol as additive to n-butanol/diesel blends in diesel engine to study the emission and performance characteristics

Cite this Research Publication : M. Vigneswaran and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental investigation of using n-hexanol as additive to n-butanol/diesel blends in diesel engine to study the emission and performance characteristics”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 18, pp. 38984-38988, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Experimental investigation of evaporative emission with variation in material characteristic and fuel levels

Cite this Research Publication : M. Mohan and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental investigation of evaporative emission with variation in material characteristic and fuel levels”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 17, pp. 38241-38244, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Design and Optimization of a Diesel Engine Connection Rod

Cite this Research Publication : J. James Cheeran, Dr. Padmanaban R., Dr. Thirumalini S., and .Bhaskar, V., “Design and Optimization of a Diesel Engine Connection Rod”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 32, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Analysis of Regenerator Matrix in a Gamma Type Solar Stirling Engine

Cite this Research Publication : S. Prabhakar.N, Senthilkumar D., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Analysis of Regenerator Matrix in a Gamma Type Solar Stirling Engine”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), vol. 10, no. 19, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER)

Year : 2015

Study of heat transfer characteristics of Al2O3/water-propylene glycol nanofluid as a coolant in an automotive radiator

Cite this Research Publication : J. Koti, M., V., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Study of heat transfer characteristics of Al2O3/water-propylene glycol nanofluid as a coolant in an automotive radiator”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 16, pp. 37105-37109, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Research India Publications,

Year : 2014

Experimental Study of Emission and Performance of Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Running On Groundnut Oil Based Biodiesel

Cite this Research Publication : V. Sundaram G. and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental Study of Emission and Performance of Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Running On Groundnut Oil Based Biodiesel”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, vol. 5, no. 7, 2014.

Publisher : International Journal of Scientific Engineering Research

Year : 2013

Investigation on Evaporative Emission from a Gasoline Polycarbonate Fuel Tank

Cite this Research Publication :
S. Ajit and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Investigation on Evaporative Emission from a Gasoline Polycarbonate Fuel Tank”, nternational Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (IJRET), vol. 2, no. 12, pp. 46-49, 2013.

Publisher : nternational Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (IJRET)

Year : 2012

Safe, Sustainable and Smart Charging of Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

Cite this Research Publication : A. Ramasubramanian, Thirumalini, S., Padmanaban, V., and Srinivasan, M., “Safe, Sustainable and Smart Charging of Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)”, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol. 69, pp. 1050 – 1055, 2012.

Publisher : World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology

Year : 2012

Recent Advancements and Challenges in Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology

Cite this Research Publication : P. Vishnu, Dr. Thirumalini S., and Ajaykrishna, R., “Recent Advancements and Challenges in Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology”, International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (IJEET), vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 316-325, 2012.

Publisher : International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (IJEET)

Year : 2012

Investigation on use of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Using Renewable Energy for an Autorickshaw

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thirumalini S., ,, and Ramasubramanian, A., “Investigation on use of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Using Renewable Energy for an Autorickshaw”, Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport, , vol. 19, pp. 383 – 394, 2012.

Publisher : Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport,

Year : 2009

CFD Modelling for Parametric Investigation of Flow Through the Inlet Valve of a Four – Stroke Engine

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thirumalini S., .Lakshmikanthan, C., and .Dhandapani, S., “CFD Modelling for Parametric Investigation of Flow Through the Inlet Valve of a Four – Stroke Engine”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 4, no. 7, pp. 1369-1384, 2009.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Conference Paper

Year : 2019

Experimental investigation to improve performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine by using n-butanol as additive to the biodiesel-diesel blends

Cite this Research Publication : Senthilkumar D., Dr. Thirumalini S., and H. S. S. K. Praveen, “Experimental investigation to improve performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine by using n-butanol as additive to the biodiesel-diesel blends”, in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2019, vol. 577, no. 1, p. 012102.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing,

Year : 2018

Development of real-world vehicle activity based drive cycle for Indian cities using stochastic approach and performance validation

Cite this Research Publication : A. Thiruvengadam, Padmanaban, V., Pradhan, S., Besch, M., Ramanathan, S., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Development of real-world vehicle activity based drive cycle for Indian cities using stochastic approach and performance validation”, in FISITA World Automotive Congress 2018, 2018.

Publisher : FISITA World Automotive Congress 2018, FISITA

Year : 2018

Study of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Nanofluids in an Automotive Radiator

Cite this Research Publication : R. Harsh, Hitish Srivastav, Prabhat Balakrishnan, Vivek Saini, Senthilkumar D., Dr. Rajni K. S., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Study of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Nanofluids in an Automotive Radiator”, in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2018, vol. 310, no. 1, p. 012117.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering,

Year : 2018

Effect of antioxidants on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine fuelled by waste cooking sunflower methyl ester

Cite this Research Publication : V. P. Kumar Reddy, Senthilkumar D., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Effect of antioxidants on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine fuelled by waste cooking sunflower methyl ester”, in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2018, vol. 310.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering,

Year : 2018

Design and analysis of magneto rheological fluid brake for an all terrain vehicle

Cite this Research Publication : L. K. George, N. Tamilarasan, and Thirumalini, S., “Design and analysis of magneto rheological fluid brake for an all terrain vehicle”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 310, p. 012127, 2018.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2017

Design and Simulation of Ferrofluid Tactile Screen for Braille Interface

Cite this Research Publication : N. Tamilarasan, Dr. Thirumalini S., Nirmal, K., Ganapathy, K., Murali, K., and Srinath, H., “Design and Simulation of Ferrofluid Tactile Screen for Braille Interface”, in International Conference on Robotics and Automation for Humanitarian Applications, RAHA 2016 - Conference Proceedings, 2017.

Publisher : International Conference on Robotics and Automation for Humanitarian Applications, RAHA 2016 - Conference Proceedings

Year : 2013

Steering Kickback Diminution on EHPS for Enhancing Vehicle Ride Comfort and Handling

Cite this Research Publication : R. Sundararajan, Natarajasundaram, B., Ramamoorthy, B., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Steering Kickback Diminution on EHPS for Enhancing Vehicle Ride Comfort and Handling”, in 8th SAEINDIA International Mobility Conference & Exposition and Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress 2013 (SIMCOMVEC), 2013.

Publisher : SIMCOMVEC

Year : 2013

Steering Kickback Dminution on EHPS for Enhancing Vehicle Ride Comfort and Handling

Cite this Research Publication : R. Sundararajan, Dr. Thirumalini S., Ramamoorthy, B., and Natarajasundaram, B., “Steering Kickback Dminution on EHPS for Enhancing Vehicle Ride Comfort and Handling”, in SAE International, 8th SAE India International Mobility and Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (SIMCOMVEC), Chennai, Chennai, 2013.

Publisher : SAE International, 8th SAE India International Mobility and Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (SIMCOMVEC),

Year : 2013

Performance Evaluation of a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine with LM6 Alloy Coated Piston Crown using Micro-Arc Oxidation Process

Cite this Research Publication : S. .S and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Performance Evaluation of a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine with LM6 Alloy Coated Piston Crown using Micro-Arc Oxidation Process”, in ICIESMS 2013, Vickram College of Engineering, Madurai, 2013.

Publisher : ICIESMS 2013

Year : 2013

A Comparison of Fuel Properties between Fractionated and Non-Fractionated Composition of Micro Algae Based Biodiesel

Cite this Research Publication : A. A, Dr. Thirumalini S., and Padamanaban, V., “A Comparison of Fuel Properties between Fractionated and Non-Fractionated Composition of Micro Algae Based Biodiesel”, in SAEINTERNATIONAL, 2013.

Publisher : SAEINTERNATIONAL

Year : 2012

Cost effective energy solution with dual battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in a public transportation system

Cite this Research Publication : P. Vishnu, Ajaykrishna, R., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Cost effective energy solution with dual battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in a public transportation system”, in Proceedings of the 2012 7th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2012, Singapore, 2012, pp. 1555-1560.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 2012 7th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications

Year : 2011

Experimental Investigations on Laser Weldability for different Stainless Steel

Cite this Research Publication : J. Janardhanan, Telsang, G., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Experimental Investigations on Laser Weldability for different Stainless Steel”, in 2nd International Conference on Simulation, Modeling and Analysis, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, National institute of Technology, Calicut, NAFEMS – INDIA, 2011.

Publisher : Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, National institute of Technology, Calicut

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2016

Numerical modelling of thermal phenomenon in friction stir welding of aluminum plates

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., Arivarasu, M., Dr. Thirumalini S., Dr. Gokulachandran J., and Ram, M. Sesha Saty, “Numerical modelling of thermal phenomenon in friction stir welding of aluminum plates”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 149. p. 012208, 2016.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2014

Theoretical Analysis of Critical Design Parameters for Maximum Thermal Efficiency of Solar Stirling Engines

Cite this Research Publication : Senthilkumar D., .Ajaykrishna, R., and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Theoretical Analysis of Critical Design Parameters for Maximum Thermal Efficiency of Solar Stirling Engines”, International conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 2014.


Publisher : International conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing. National Institute of Technology,

Patents

Year : 2019

Design of a new horizontal K-type configuration for internal combustion engine

Cite this Research Publication : K. Rushiraj Ashok and Dr. Thirumalini S., “Design of a new horizontal K-type configuration for internal combustion engine”, 2019.

Publisher : 2019

Research

Research Expertise

Power train development and testing, HVAC studies, Thermal analysis, Simulation of combustion, Low-temperature combustion, and emission analysis

Ongoing Research

  • Combustion analysis in GDI engines for improvement in specific fuel consumption.
  • Multi-attribute optimization of combustion by simulation and validation.
  • Studies on NOx reduction by SCR exhaust after treatment to maximize NH3 conversion.
  • Studies on the relation of instantaneous emissions to legislated emissions for different test cycles and engine types and designs, various fuels and their possible correlation.
    Frictional studies in engines

Funded Projects

  • DST- TSDP – ARCI & Amrita 2015
  • DST – FIST 2016
Teaching
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Tribology in Engines
  • Combustion and Emission in Engines
  • Thermodynamics
  • Refrigeration & Air conditioning
  • Heat Power Engineering
Admissions Apply Now