Publications

Patent (5)

1. Kumar, R. S., Kumar, S., Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., Raj, A., Singh, M. K., & Singh, M. K. (2026). System for reducing sludge erosion in metallic substrates using HVOF spray coatings (German Utility Model No. 20 2025 107 402). Certificate of Registration for a German Utility Model.

2. Kumar, R. S., Kumar, S., Pradhan, A. R., Singh, G., Singh, J., & Singh, M. K. (2026). A high-pressure abrasive jet erosion testing system for determining the wear resistance of metallic substrates coated with Colomonoy-88 and Stellite-6 (German Utility Model No. 20 2025 107 400). Certificate of Registration for a German Utility Model.

3. Pradhan, A. R., Doshi, A. V., Kumar, R. S., Kumar, S., Kumar, S., Kumar, S., & Singh, M. K. (2025). A system for the production and characterization of high-strength limestone slurries using plant-based natural surfactants (German Utility Model No. 20 2025 107 081). Certificate of Registration for a German Utility Model.

4. Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., & Kumar, B. (2025). Lab-scale multi-angle slurry jet erosion tester with interchangeable specimen holders (UK Design No. 6469269). Certificate of Registration for a UK Design.

5. Panda, P., Mishra, A. K., Sethi, D., Pradhan, A. R., & Sahoo, P. K. (2024). Portable 5-axis Milling Machine (Patent No. 418378–001). Certificate of Registration for an Indian Patent.

SCI/SCIE Indexed Journal (9)

1. Pradhan, A. R. (2025). Rheology-driven approaches in slurry transportation: Influence of bimodal mixtures, additives, and modelling perspectives. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 103714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2025.103714

2. Singh, M. K., Kumar, S., Kumar, S., & Pradhan, A. R. (2025). Plant-Based Natural Surfactant for Improved Dispersion and Rheology of High-Solid Limestone Slurries. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222348.2025.2567975

3. Mandal, S. K., Kumar, R., Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, D., & Kumar, S. (2025). Impact of nano fillers on the mechanical and rheological behaviour of polydimethylsiloxane based nanocomposite elastomer. Ceramics International, 51(14), 18852-18864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.02.064

4. Gupta, C., Kumar, S., & Pradhan, A. R. (2024). Role of nonionic natural dispersing agent Acacia Concinna on the slurryability and stability of concentrated iron ore suspension. Chemical Engineering Communications, 211(7), 1043-1060.  https://doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2024.2328571

5. Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., & Gupta, C. (2024). Enhanced flowability and slurry characteristics of limestone-water suspensions through the integration of coarse particles and a natural additive. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 63(9), 711-731.  https://doi.org/10.1080/00222348.2023.2283318

6. Pradhan, A. R., & Kumar, S. (2024). Sapindus laurifolia: an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dispersants for limestone transportation. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 45(7), 1405-1414.  https://doi.org/10.1080/01932691.2023.2215286

7. Pradhan, A. R., & Kumar, S. (2024). Enhancing the flowability of limestone water suspension for economical transportation by variation in particle size distribution. Particulate Science and Technology, 42(1), 31-48.  https://doi.org/10.1080/02726351.2023.2201179

8. Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., Singh, H., Singh, G., Saptoro, A., & Kumar, P. (2022). Flow modelling and energy consumption of a hydrotransportation system possessing variable flow boundaries. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 188, 988-1010.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2022.10.043

9. Pradhan, A. R., & Sahoo, V. (2023). Inter-chamber leakage flow through the transition contacts in epitrochoid generated star and ring hydrostatic units. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 237(5), 1244-1263.  https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062221127801

Scopus/ESCI Indexed Journal (4)

1. Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Suhartono, J., Kumar, S., & Singh, J. (2025). Influence of Airflow on Dispersion of COVID-19 Droplets in Classrooms Using Computational Fluid Dynamics. Global Clinical Engineering Journal, 7(3), 74–87. https://doi.org/10.31354/globalce.v7i3.296

2. Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., Gupta, C., & Mandal, S. K. (2024). Erosion wear performance of HVOF sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr+ 2% TiO2 coating on SS-409 using slurry jet erosion tester. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 16, 100277.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2024.100277

3. Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., & Gupta, C. (2025). Impact of solids on flow patterns and performance of a centrifugal slurry pump: a numerical study. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 19(3), 2035-2048.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-024-01990-0

4. Dixit, S., Kumar, S., Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., Kumar, K., Vatin, N. I., ... & Epifantsev, K. (2023). Numerical simulation of sand–water slurry flow through pipe bend using CFD. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 17(5), 2373-2385.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-022-01004-x

Conference Papers (2)

1. Pradhan, A. R., Kumar, S., Kumar, S., Singh, H., Kumar, K., & Singh, G. (2022). Prediction of head loss for fly ash-water slurry flow through 90° bend pipe using computational fluid dynamics. Materials Today: Proceedings, 56, 710-716.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.01.197

2. Kumar, S., Kumar, M., Samanta, S., Ukamanal, M., Pradhan, A. R., & Prasad, S. B. (2022). Simulations of water flow in a horizontal and 90° pipe bend. Materials Today: Proceedings, 56, 889-895.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.528

Book Chapters (3)

1. Pradhan, A. R., Pradhan, T., Mishra, A. K., & Panda, P. Investigating Slurry Erosion Resistance of HVOF coated SS-409 for Slurry Transportation System. In Sustainable Materials, Structures and IoT (pp. 125-129). CRC Press.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003596776-26

2. Panda, P., Pradhan, T., Pradhan, A. R., & Mishra, A. K. Investigating the Influence of Natural Fibers on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composites. In Sustainable Materials, Structures and IoT (pp. 130-134). CRC Press. https://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003596776-27

3. Pradhan, T., Pradhan, A. R., Mishra, A. K., & Panda, P. Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite. In Sustainable Materials, Structures and IoT (pp. 140-145). CRC Press. https://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003596776-29