Research Projects
Object Oriented Design of Multicomponent Distillation ProcessesFunded by AICTE India
Development of Design Methodology for Reactive Distillation Processes
Funded by MHRD India
Optimization of Sonochemical Reactors
Funded by IIT Madras
Verification of Multiple Steady states in Azeotropic Distillation Processes
Funded by MHRD India
Research
The focus is on basic and applied research in the field of mass transfer. The thrust is on experimental research accompanied by mathematical modelling and process simulation. Specifically the areas of current focus area. Process Intensification of Mass Transfer Processes:
Detailed study on the means and mechanisms of enhancement of mass transport in solid dissolution, extraction, and absorption processes. The focus is on the experimental study ,modelling and verification of the phenomena responsible for the enhancement. Mass transfer with chemical reaction and applications of acoustic cavitation are currently being studied.
b. Enhanced Distillation Processes:
The focus is on accurate process simulation and development of methodologies for analysis of actual operating columns. The research efforts are directed towards the following areas
c. Hydrodynamic and Mass Transfer Studies in Packed Towers:
Experimental studies on the analysis of holdup, pressure drop and mass transfer performance of packed towers. Acid gas absorption is currently being studied.