Ph.D.
Pravesh Kushwaha
Full-time Research Scholar (2022 to ongoing)
M. Tech.
Deep Kalariya
(2022-23)
I conducted an experimental investigation on the heat transfer characteristics of a bi-phasic catalyst in DW and Al2O3-DW nanofluid as two-component thermal turbulence, filled in the Rayleigh-Benard cavity. It was discovered that the bi-phasic catalyst experiences self-sustained cycles of boiling and condensation that improve heat transmission beyond a threshold temperature. Subsequently, to further improve heat transmission, nanoparticles are added to the experiment at varying concentrations, such as 0.1% and 0.5%.
My work was funded by SEED funding through Project No. 2021-22/DoME/21.
Currently, I am working in the R&D Department of Voltas Limited, Vadodara.
B. Tech.
2023-24
Durgesh Prajapat (Left) & Mitesh Mishra (Right)
(Internship: January - May 2024)
During our final semester internship, we developed a liquid immersion cooling technique using a dielectric fluid for battery thermal management systems (BTMS). This project allowed us to apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications, enhancing our understanding of thermal engineering and fluid mechanics. We gained hands-on experience with advanced cooling technologies, improving our problem-solving and teamwork skills. The project was both challenging and rewarding, providing valuable insights into the potential of dielectric fluids to enhance BTMS efficiency.
Our work was funded by SERB through SRG Project No. SRG/2022/002112.
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