DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical
Mr. N. Ravikumar
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| Designation | : | Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Date of Joining | : | 27-06-2011 |
| Qualification | : | B.E,M.E.,Ph.D. |
| Email ID | : | ravikumar@crescent.education |
Teaching
Educational Background
| Degree | Discipline | Year of Passing | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Tribology | Pursuing | BSACIST, Chennai |
| M.Tech. | Machine Tool Engineering | 2001 | PSG Tech, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore |
| B. E | Mechanical Engineering | 1998 | Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. |
Work Experience
| Designation | Institution | Duration | No. of Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology | 27.06.2011 to till date | 10 Years |
| Lecturer | Sona College of Technology | August 2007 To May 2011 | 3 Yrs & 4 Months |
| Lecturer | M.K.C.E | August 2001 to April 2002 | 9 Months |
Lecture courses
- Computational flow and heat transfer
- Advanced Finite Element analysis
- Finite Element analysis
- Nonlinear finite element analysis
- Topology Optimization
- Mechanical Vibrations
- Tribology
- Process planning and cost estimation
- Plant layout and Industrial safety.
- Noice Vibration and Harshness
- Strength of Materials
- Machine component design
- Kinematics and dynamics of Machinery
- Machine dynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering mechanics
- Manufacturing technology
- Engineering graphics
- Product Design
Research
Areas Of Research Interest
- Tribology study of automobile brake pad
- Vibration Analysis of components and structures – Free and Forced vibration, Experimental Modal Analysis.
- Finite Element analysis – Structural Static & Dynamic, Fatigue, Thermal steady and transient, Coupled field, Modal, Harmonic analysis and topology optimization of Machine & Automobile components.
- Nonlinear analysis (Hydroforming and hyperelastic material simulation)
- Modeling and simulation of dynamic mechanical systems.
- CFD study of heavily loaded trucks & wind turbine blades.
Research Publications
International Journals / Proceedings:
- Effect of graphene on friction and wear behavior of friction composite tested against grey cast iron disc alloyed with copper, Carbon Trends, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cartre.2021.100031 - Experimental Modal Analysis Study on Graphene Filled SBR, SAE Technical Paper 2021-28-0225, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-28-0225.
- Numerical Analysis on Mechanical Behavior of Viscoelastic Nano Composite, SAE Technical Papers, SAE Technical Paper, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-28-0240
- Tribological Properties Evaluation of Newly Developed Friction Material for Automotive Disc Brake Pad, SAE Technical Paper, 2020-28-0511, 2020.
- Drag Optimization of Multi-Axle Commercial Vehicle Model Using Ansys Fluent, SAE Technical Papers, 2020. DOI: 10.4271/2020-28-0494.
- Metallurgical and Wear Behaviour of Stellite 6 Reinforced Stainless Steel 316 Joints by Nd-YAG Laser Welding Process, SAE Technical Paper, 2019-28-0147, https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-28-0147
- Free Vibration Study of Nd-YAG Laser welded Stainless Steel 316 joints Reinforced with Stellite Powder, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.01.430.
International Conferences
- Free Vibration Study of Nd-YAG Laser Welded Stainless Steel 316 joints Reinforced with Stellite Powder, “International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Modelling” March 29th to 31st 2019 held at VIT (Deemed to be University), Vellore.
- Sliding Wear and Friction Studies of Disc/ Pad Materials, SAE WCX’18, SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0840, 2018,
- Effect of solid lubricants on the tribological properties of the disc brake pad, International conference on recent trends in engineering and technology, St.Joesph’s Institute of Technology, May 2016.
- Experimental Studies on properties of steel based bimetal material, 2nd Heat Treatment & Surface Engineering conference and expo 2016 & Concurrent Event Automotive Materials and Manufacturing”, 12- 14 May 2016, Chennai.
- Tribological Properties of Brake Friction Materials, 2nd Heat Treatment & Surface Engineering conference and expo 2016 & Concurrent Event Automotive Materials and Manufacturing”, 12- 14 May 2016, Chennai.
- Modal Analysis of disc brake system, 2nd Heat Treatment & Surface Engineering conference and expo 2016 & Concurrent Event Automotive Materials and Manufacturing”, 12- 14 May 2016, Chennai.
National Conference
- “Development of wear resistance brake pad material for air disc brake pad”, National conference on “Recent trends in efficiency management in industries-2015, 10th of April 2015 at Saveetha university, Chennai
- “Isogrid stiffened electronic enclosure for avionic applications”, National conference on TIME 2015organized by Dr.M.G.R university,Chennai
Industrial Consultancy works:
- Upgradation of extruder die from 1 inch to 2 inch using Ansys Polyflow.
Industry : Polyhose Pvt Limited, Chennai. (Year 2021) - Associated with Bimetal Bearings Ltd, Chennai and completed the project of Experimental and Numerical study of hydro forming study of bimetal strips in 2016.
- Fatigue analysis of wind turbine hub, blade and tower using Ansys.
Industry : Garuda Vaayu Shakthi Limited, Chennai. (Year 2013)
Workshops / Training Programs Organized
- Delivered a 5 day online training workshop on Finite element method for structural dynamic analysis from May 3rd to 7th 2021 under SKIP organized by SAEINDIA Southern Section.
- Delivered a 1 Day training on “Chassis Tractor” in the National level Workshop on Tractor Design organized by SAE held at SRM university.
- Delivered a lecture on the topic “TORSION with a case study” in the FDP – Mechanics of Solids organized by Department of Civil Enigneering, BSACIST, 2018.
- March 2016 – Resource person in National level workshop on FEM and its applications, at MIET, Salem on March 2016.
- December 2015 – Resource person in FDP on Finite Element Analysis approved by Anna University, titled “at DGCT, Salem on December2015.
- Delivered a three days guest lecture on “FEM and ANSYS” , Government College of Engineering, Kannur, Kerala 2014.
- Delivered a lecture on “Theoretical Evaluation of disc temperature over a period of time” at WABCO INDIA LTD, Chennai.
Extension
Additional Responsibilities
- CAD Lab In-Charge.
- 3D Experience Trainer in Center of excellence – Dessault Systems at BSACIST.
- Class Advisor.
- Member – Curriculum development for B. Tech & M.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Membership
- Professional Member SAE India.
- Life Time mmener – Powder Metallurgy Association of India (PMAI)
