- Thermal Property Analyzer KD2 Pro
- Viscometer
- Melting point apparatus
- Ultrasonic bath
- Sonicator (Probe Type)
- Homogenizer
- High precision Weighing balance
- Muffle Furnace
- Hot Plate
- Magnetic Stirrer
- Heat Exchanger Experimental Set-Up
- Air Oven
- Zetasizer Advance Lab Dynamic
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| Capabilities |
- Synthesis of mono and composite nanoparticles.
- Synthesis of nanofluids and nanoPCM.
- Measurement of thermophysical property of nanofluids, and nanoPCM.
- Investigation of thermal performance enhancement of heat transfer and storage systems.
- Investigation of performance enhancement with nanoparticles as additives in engine oil, lubricating oil etc.
- Zeta potential and particle size measurement
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| Target Users |
- UG/PG Students
- Research Scholar
- Industries
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| Works done |
- Preparation of Nanofluid and NanoPCM
- Measurement of Thermo-physical Properties of Nanofluid and NanoPCM
- Measurement of thermal conductivity of soil
- Ph.D. Scholars – Completed : 10 Ongoing : 1 PDF Scholar - 1
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| Consultancy Projects |
- Preparation of Nanofluid and NanoPCM
- Measurement of Thermo-physical Properties of Nanofluid and NanoPCM
- Measurement of thermal conductivity of soil
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| Sponsored Projects |
- AICTE –RPS (2015-2018) (Shell and Tube Heat exchanger with Nanofluids)
- DST - FIST (2019) (Zetasizer)
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| Infrastructure created by sponsored projects |
- Thermal Property Analyzer KD2 Pro
- Viscometer
- Melting point apparatus
- Ultrasonic bath
- Sonicator (Probe Type)
- Zetasizer
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| Papers Published-30 |
| International Journal-30 |
| People |
| Dr.A. Valan Arasu, Professor, Lab In-charge |
| Mr.R.Thinakaran, Mechanic Grade - II (Sel. Gr.), Supporting Staff |
