Faculty

Dr.V.Saravanan

 vseee@tce.edu

12

PUBLICATIONS       

1

SPONSORED PROJECTS

26

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

34

SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP ATTENDED

 Educational Qualification

DEGREE BRANCH INSTITUTE YEAR
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering 1990
M.E. Power System Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering 1993
PH.D Energy Management Madurai Kamaraj University 2007

 Experience

PERIOD NO OF YEARS DESIGNATION INSTITUTION
10-06-1997 to 09-06-2002 5 Lecturer Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
10-06-2002 to 09-06-2007 5 Senior Lecturer Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
10-06-2007 to 09-06-2010 3 Selection Lecturer Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
10-06-2010 to 25-03-0014 4 Associate Professor Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
09-06-1993 to 08-06-1997 3 Engineer-Energy Confederation of Indian Industry,Chennai
26-03-2014 to Till date 6 Professor Thiagarajar College of Engineering

 Publications

 Journals
  1. Multimaster Inverter Scheduling for Central, String and Micro Inverters
  2. A field test to estimate efficiency of Rewound induction motor
  3. Delta Star Starter for High Starting Torque Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Drive Application
 Conferences
  1. S.CharlesRaja,P.Venkatesh,V.Saravanan Contingency Available Transfer Capability Assessment in Restructured Electricity Market,National Conference on Emerging Trends in Power Systems, KLNCE, 6th and 7th May 2010 ,Vol. 2, Pg No. 1 to 5, 2010
  2. V.Saravanan, Generation, Utilization and Energy Conservation, , Generation, Utilization and Energy Conservation
  3. V.Saravanan, Generation, Utilization and Energy Conservation, , Generation, Utilization and Energy Conservation
  4. V.Saravanan, P.S.Kannan, Energy Management in Transformer Operating Practices A Case Study based Approach, Recent Trends in Electrical Energy Conservation & Management organized by Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar,
  5. V.Saravanan, N.Kamaraj, A Case Study Approach for Energy Management in Over Sized Induction Motors, 36th Power Engineering Conference organized by Wales University, Swnasea, UK,
  6. V.Saravanan, P.S.Kannan, Role of Frequency on Energy Management, 36th Power Engineering Conference organized by Wales University Swansea,
  7. V.Saravanan, P.S.Kannan, Role of Frequency on Energy Management, 36th Power Engineering Conference organized by Wales University, Swansea,
  8. V.Saravanan, N.Kamaraj, P.Kannan, P.Kannan, Role of Frequency on Energy Management in Southern Grid Energy Scenario, Demand Side Load Management and Energy Efficient Equipments,
 Books
  1. V.Saravanan, Case Study book on Energy Management in industries, , Energy

 Projects

TITLE SPONSORING AGENCY AMOUNT RESPONSIBILITY
Industrial Demand Mapping Fraunhofer, Germany 120000 Co-ordinator

 Consultancy

NAME OF INDUSTRY DETAILS PERIOD
Hannah Joseph Hospital, Madurai Detailed Energy Audit 18-07-2023 to 31-08-2023
Public Works Department, Puducherry Power Quality Study 02-06-2023 to 03-06-2023
P.A.Seetharaman & Co, Madurai Detailed Energy Audit 06-12-2022 to 10-12-2022
TATA Bluscope Steel Priavte Limited, Chennai Detailed Energy Audit 07-06-2022 to 10-12-2022
Hi-Tech Arai Limited, Kappalur, Madurai Power Quality Study 01-06-2022 to 02-06-2022
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Detailed Energy Audit 01-12-2020 to 05-12-2020
St. Mary College (Autonompus), Tuticorin Detailed Energy Audit 08-05-2018 to 12-05-2018
Arcelor Nell Tailored Blank Manufacturer Limited, Chennai Power Quality Study 01-07-2016 to 02-07-2016
Dindugal Steel Rolling Mills Private Limited, Dindugal Power Quality Study 04-12-2015 to 05-12-2015
Dattatreya Textile Private Limited, Madurai Electrical Safety Audit 16-12-2014 to 25-12-2014
Co-operative Banks in Sivaganga District Solar PV Inspection 02-12-2014 to 06-12-2014
SSM Yarns Private Limited, Unit I,II & III, Dindugal Power Quality Study 10-06-2014 to 12-07-2014
Government Branch Press, K Pudur, Madurai Power Quality Study 04-06-2013 to 05-06-2013
Thiagarajar Mills Limited-Unit I & III, Madurai Power Quality Study 08-06-2012 to 09-06-2012
VTM Limited, Virudhunagar Power Quality Study 01-06-2012 to 02-06-2012
Kayaar Textiles Limited, Kovilpatti Power Quality Study 05-06-2009 to 06-06-2009
IFB Industries Limited – Verna & Corlim Plants at Goa Detailed Energy Audit Study 03-06-2008 to 08-06-2008
IFB Industries Limited – Verna & Corlim Plants at Goa Detailed Energy Audit Study 03-06-2008 to 08-06-2008
Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited – Karikkali Cement Plant Electrical Energy Audit & Harmonic Survey -
Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai Power Quality StudyMeenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai2004 01-12-2004 to 04-12-2004
Southern Railways – Madurai Railway Station, Tiruchirappalli Railway Station, Sarkarpalayam Pump House Detailed Energy Audit studies 04-05-2004 to 12-06-2004
Indian Oil Corporation – LPG Bottling Plant at Vadipatti Design & Performance Evaluation of Lightning Protection system 01-06-2001 to 02-06-2001
Sundaram Industries Limited, Rubber Factory, Madurai Detailed Energy Audit -
Sundaram Textiles Limited, Nanguneri Detailed Energy Audit -
Dattatreya Textiles Limited, Madurai Detailed Energy Audit -
Servicing of 450HP Commutator Motor Undercutting of Commutator insulation 12-08-1997 to 16-08-1997

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended

  1. Harmonics and power quality contemporary issues and solutions, 22-04-2016 to 05-05-2015
  2. Functional Nano materials Energy applications Thiagarajar college of engineering, 01-04-2016 to 02-04-2016
  3. Enhancing Energy efficiency in renewable energy system Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 18-03-2016 to 19-03-2016
  4. Applications of FACTS controlllers in power system problems Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 06-04-2015 to 19-04-2015
  5. Research issues and emerging trends in control systems engineering, 14-02-2014 to 15-02-2014
  6. energy audit and management Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 24-01-2014 to 25-01-2014
  7. power quality issues in contemporary and future power networks Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 27-11-2013 to 03-12-2013
  8. Harmonic reduction and management of reactive power and energy for HT industries Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 11-10-2013 to 12-10-2013
  9. Emphasis on smart operation and control of power markets using power electronic component,Pondicherry engineering college, 19-11-2012 to 23-11-2012
  10. Research Methodologies and Issues in Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai,
  11. Research Methodologies and Issues in Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai,
  12. Recent Trends in Energy Engineering and Management, PSNA College of Engineering & Technology,
  13. Recent Trends in Energy Engineering and Management, PSNA College of Engineering & Technology,
  14. Smart Operation and Control of Electrical Machines and Power System, Pondicherry Engineering Collage, Pondicherry,
  15. Smart Operation and Control of Electrical Machines and Power System, Pondicherry Engineering Collage, Pondicherry,
  16. Intelligent Optimization and Control for Power Systems, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai,
  17. Global warming and renewable energy sources Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 14-08-2007 to 01-01-0001
  18. Intelligent Techniques for Power Systems, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 26th to 31st March 2007
  19. Recent Development in Electrical Engineering , NSS College of Engineering, Palagaht, 15th & 16th May 2005
  20. Emerging Energy Technologies, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 17th to 28th May 2004
  21. Energy Conservation & Energy Audit, Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram, 1st to 12th December 2003
  22. Challenges in Meeting the Demand for Quality in Power Supply, Madurai, 8th & 9th November 2003
  23. Power Academia Meet , IIT, Mumbai, 3rd & 4th April 2003
  24. ENERGY SUMMIT 2002, CHENNAI, 4th & 5th December 2002
  25. RECENT TRENDS IN ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT, ANNAMALAI NAGAR, 2nd & 3rd March 2002
  26. GENETIC ALGORITHMS IN ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS, COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE, 19th November to 2nd December 2001
  27. MOTORS, CHENNAI, 30th November & 1st December 2000
  28. OBJECT ORIENTED DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING & CORBA TECHNOLOGY, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MADURAI, 13th to 25th November 2000
  29. 36TH UNIVERSITIES POWER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, WALES UNIVERSITY, SWANSEA, UK, 12th to 14th September 2000
  30. DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS, CHENNAI, 28th October 1999
  31. POWER QUALITY ISSUES & REMEDIAL MEASURES, CALICUT REGIONAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, 20th December 1998 to 2nd January 1999
  32. ENERGY CRISIS BY THE YEAR 2000, TIRUVANNAMALAI, 23rd & 24th January 1999
  33. DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT & ENERGY EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT , MUMBAI, 21st & 22nd January 1999
  34. ELECTRIC ENERGY SCENARIO, ROORKEE UNIVERSITY, 4th & 5th September 1998

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Organised

  1. GreenCo Awarness Programme, 09-08-2013 to 12-08-2013
  2. Energy Audit Training Programme, TCE, 08-08-2012
  3. Training Programme on Energy Audit, Thiagarajar College of Engineering , Feb 27, 2010
  4. Energy & Power Scenario, Thiagarajar College of Engineering , 2009
  5. Electrical Safety Programmme, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 2006
  6. Electrical Safety Programme, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 2006
  7. Electrical Safety Programme, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 2005
  8. Energy Management in Industries, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 2004
  9. Energy Management in Industries, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 2004
  10. Energy Management in Industries, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 1999

 Lectures Delivered

TOPIC DELIVERED AT PERIOD
Role of Management in Preventing the Accidents Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Environmental training Institute, Madurai
Energy Efficient Technologies Recent Approach in Energy Management and Savings organized by KLN College of Engineering, Madurai
Energy Management in Institution Energy Conservation Opportunities in Engineering Colleges organized by Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai
Energy Management in Industries National Energy Conservation Day Celebration by Government of Tamilnadu, Madurai
Energy Audit and Management KLN College of Engineering, Madurai
Power System Scenario in India Ultra College of Engineering & Technology for Women, Madurai
Energy Efficient Technology Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai 2009
Future Power System Dhanalakshi College of Engineering, Perambalur 2009
Energy Audit & Comprehensive Case Studies Bharathiya College of Engineering & Technolohy, Karaikal 2009
Future Power System Arulmigu Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil 2009
Energy Management in Motors Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathiyamangalam 2009
Energy Efficient Technology Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore 2008
Latest Trends in Wind Energy Generation National Engineering College, Kovilpatti 2008
Energy Management in industries Kamaraj College of Engineering, Virudhunagar 2007
Energy Management in Lighting Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore 2007
Energy Management in Industries PACR Polytechnic College, Rajapalayam 2006
Energy Conservation in Industries Virudhunagar S.Vellaichamy Nadar Polytechnic College, Virudhunagar 2005
Energy Audit Madurai District Tiny & Small Scale Industries Association 2004
Energy Management in Motors Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering, Krishnankoil 2003
Energy Audit K.L.N.College of Engineering, Madurai 2003
Power Factor Management & Energy Conservation Tamilnadu Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Madurai 2002
Energy Management in Industries Tamilnadu Electricity Baord, Madurai 2002
Lighting Principle & Practice Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, Virudhunagar 1999
Energy Audit Methodology and Case Studies PSNA College of Engineering & Technology, Dindugal 1999

  Awards and Honours

  1. Best M.E.Student Award, Thiagarajar College of Engineering,Madurai

 Visits Abroad

PLACE PURPOSE DURATION
Wales University, Swansea, United Kingdom To attend and present Research paper in the University Power Engineering Conference 2001 3

 Membership

NAME OF SOCIETY DETAILS PERIOD
Indian Scociety of Technical Education Life Member