Dr. Sneha Malhotra
Phd - July 2019
Currently working as Assistant Professor at Manipal University
Research Highlights:
The overarching research interests revolve around multiphase flows in miniature geometries, their deformable interface, the interaction of forces that govern the flow and the analysis of further impact on hydrodynamics, mass transfer and kinetics involved in various chemical reactions. A combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (Ansys) coupled with a visualization technique High Speed Camera enabled to capture the interface of two-phase flows and observe closely the flow pattern thus generated as a result of interaction of these fluids at meso and micro scale. More specifically the interest lies in examining the direct and intimate relationship between the hydraulic diameter, surface characteristics, flow rate of fluids, types of fluids and other significant parameters that influence pressure drop, mass transfer coefficient and distribution coefficient and conversion and yield. The above-mentioned parameters play a huge role in designing of compact heat exchangers, MEMS systems, microreactors and various other lab on chip equipment. (Know more)
Phd - July 2019
Currently working as Assistant Professor at Manipal University
Research Highlights:
The overarching research interests revolve around multiphase flows in miniature geometries, their deformable interface, the interaction of forces that govern the flow and the analysis of further impact on hydrodynamics, mass transfer and kinetics involved in various chemical reactions. A combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (Ansys) coupled with a visualization technique High Speed Camera enabled to capture the interface of two-phase flows and observe closely the flow pattern thus generated as a result of interaction of these fluids at meso and micro scale. More specifically the interest lies in examining the direct and intimate relationship between the hydraulic diameter, surface characteristics, flow rate of fluids, types of fluids and other significant parameters that influence pressure drop, mass transfer coefficient and distribution coefficient and conversion and yield. The above-mentioned parameters play a huge role in designing of compact heat exchangers, MEMS systems, microreactors and various other lab on chip equipment. (Know more)
Dr. Raj Verma
PhD - December 2020
IIT Roorkee
Email: [email protected]
Research topic:
Liquid-liquid two-phase flow in miniature reactors
Area of interest:
Two-phase flow, Process intensification, Mass transfer, Chemical reaction
Research highlights:
Process intensification refers to technological development that results in improved energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, product quality and reduced time. There are several options for process intensification among these miniature reactors are one such options. Surface to volume ratio of reactors is higher than traditional reactor as a result transport rate of any process enhances dramatically. Presently we are studying hydrodynamics and kinetics of mass transfer limited transesterification reaction in miniature reactor. We also compare reactive and non-reactive flows in various geometries to bring out the effect of physical properties on hydrodynamics.
PhD - December 2020
IIT Roorkee
Email: [email protected]
Research topic:
Liquid-liquid two-phase flow in miniature reactors
Area of interest:
Two-phase flow, Process intensification, Mass transfer, Chemical reaction
Research highlights:
Process intensification refers to technological development that results in improved energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, product quality and reduced time. There are several options for process intensification among these miniature reactors are one such options. Surface to volume ratio of reactors is higher than traditional reactor as a result transport rate of any process enhances dramatically. Presently we are studying hydrodynamics and kinetics of mass transfer limited transesterification reaction in miniature reactor. We also compare reactive and non-reactive flows in various geometries to bring out the effect of physical properties on hydrodynamics.
Pooja Verma
M.Tech and JRF
IIT Roorkee
Email: [email protected]
Research Highlights:
Numerical simulation of free floating object:
There is a growing need for alternative way for power generation worldwide. In this context, one of the potential alternative for power generation is wave energy. In such scenario, displacement of floating object in free stream need to be known. The numerical model is developed and is used to estimate the energy extraction due to movement of a point absorber in real ocean condition.
M.Tech and JRF
IIT Roorkee
Email: [email protected]
Research Highlights:
Numerical simulation of free floating object:
There is a growing need for alternative way for power generation worldwide. In this context, one of the potential alternative for power generation is wave energy. In such scenario, displacement of floating object in free stream need to be known. The numerical model is developed and is used to estimate the energy extraction due to movement of a point absorber in real ocean condition.