Books Series Publication ( As Series Editor)

Call for Edited, Reference & Text Books Proposal Submission

The book series editors are inviting edited, reference, and textbook proposals for consideration in the book series. The series encompasses an extensive array of topics ranging from engineering, ergonomics, human factors, occupational health and safety, sustainable development, thermo-fluids, carbon capture, design, AI and ML, computational and simulation modelling, solar concentrators, thermal energy storage (sensible and latent heat storage, digital thermal storage), hybrid solar thermal energy systems, concentrated solar thermal, E3R3 analysis, LCA, SDG, climate change, energy policy, solar thermal hydrogen production, and multi-objective optimisation. Covering topics from thermo-fluids to carbon capturing, and from hybrid systems to climate change impact assessments, this series transcends conventional boundaries, aiming to redefine the understanding and application of solar energy. Its fundamental aim is to bridge the gap between academia and industry, establishing a dynamic platform for collaboration and information exchange. By showcasing leading-edge research, innovative design methodologies, and intelligent computational approaches, this series strikes a harmonious balance between academic depth and practical industrial solutions, catering to the scholarly interests of researchers while addressing real-world engineering challenges. Furthermore, by exploring emerging trends and potential research trajectories, "Solar Thermal Energy Systems" endeavours to guide future scholars and industry professionals towards pioneering advancements in solar thermal energy systems.

Details of Book Published or in Review under this Book Series

1. Solar Thermal Fluids: Thermo-Fluid Dynamics in High-Temperature Applications, edited by Varun Pratap Singh, Ashish Karn, and Ashwani Kumar (under review).

2. Solar Thermal Hydrogen: The Complete Lifecycle of Hydrogen: Generation, Storage, Transportation, and Analysis, edited by Varun Pratap Singh, Ashwani Kumar, and Chandan Swaroop Meena (Proposal Under Consideration).

3. Unlocking Solar Thermal Energy: A Sustainable Solution for Homes, Businesses, and Communities, edited by Varun Pratap Singh, Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay and Ashwani Kumar (Proposal Under Consideration).

4. Regulatory Frameworks for the Sustainable Renewable Energy Market: A Global Perspective on Legal, Political, and Policy Approaches, edited by Varun Pratap Singh, Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay and Ashwani Kumar (Proposal Under Consideration).

5. Computational Intelligence in Solar Thermal Systems: Integrating AI and ML for Smart Sustainable Energy, edited by Varun Pratap Singh, Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay and Ashwani Kumar (Proposal Under Consideration).

Books Publication ( As Editor)

Research Paper Publication (SCIE):

1. 1.  Singh VP*, Jain S and Gupta JML (2021): Analysis of the effect of perforation in multi-v rib artificial roughened single pass solar air heater: - Part A; Experimental Heat Transfer; https://doi/abs/10.1080/08916152.2021.1988761 ; (impact factor 4.05).

   2.  Singh VP*, Jain S and Gupta JML (2022): Performance assessment of double-pass parallel flow solar air heater with perforated multi-V ribs roughness - Part B; Experimental Heat Transfer; https://doi/abs/10.1080/08916152.2021.2019147 ; (impact factor 4.05).

   3.  Singh VP*, Jain S and Gupta JML (2022): Analysis of the effect of variation in open area ratio in perforated multi-V rib roughened single pass solar air heater- Part A; Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects;    https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2022.20 ; (impact factor 3.44).

   4.  Singh VP*, Jain S and Gupta JML (2022): Establishment of correlations for the Thermo-Hydraulic parameters due to perforation in a multi-V rib roughened single pass solar air heater; Experimental Heat Transfer; https://doi.org/10.1080/08916152.2022.20 ; (impact factor 4.05).

   5.  Singh VP*, Jain S,  Karn A, Dwivedi G, Kumar A, Mishra S, Sharma NK, Bajaj M, Zawbaahi HM, Kamelj S,  (2022): Heat transfer and friction factor correlations development for double pass solar air heater artificially roughened with perforated multi-V ribs; Case Studies in Thermal Engineering; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2022.102461 ; (impact factor 6.268).

   6.  Singh VP*, Jain S, Karn A, Dwivedi G, Kumar A, Meena CS, Cozzolino R (2022):  Mathematical Modeling of Efficiency Evaluation of Double-Pass Parallel Flow Solar Air Heater; Sustainability 2022, 14(17), 10535; https://doi.org/10.3390/su141710535 ; (impact factor 3.889).

   7.  Singh VP*, Jain S, Karn A, Kumar A, Dwivedi G, Meena CS, Dutt N; (2022): Recent developments and advancements in solar air heater: A review; Sustainability 2022, 14(19), 12149; https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912149 ; (impact factor 3.889).

   8.  Singh VP*, Jain S, Karn A, Dwivedi G, Meena CS, Kumar A, Alam T; (2022): Experimental assessment of variation in open area ratio on thermohydraulic performance of parallel flow solar air heater; Arabian journal for science and engineering; https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-022-07525-7  (impact factor 2.334).

   9.  Kumar A, Kumar A, Dutt N, Singh VP, Meena CS, Prasad A (2022): Experimental and RSM-Based Process-Parameters Optimization for Turning Operation of EN36B Steel, Materials 2023, 16(1), 339; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16010339 

   10. Singh VP*, Jain S, Meena CS, Cozzolino R; (2023):  Application of thermal storage materials in the solar dryer: A review; Energies; (impact factor 3.252) (Article under review).

   11. Singh VP*, Dwivedi G*; (2023): Technical Analysis of a Large-Scale Solar Updraft Tower Power Plant; Energies; (impact factor 3.252) Energies 2023, 16(1), 494; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010494  

   12.  Karn A*, Anand R, Kataria A, Donga R K, Kanchi R, Singh VP; (2023):  Playing flute without lips? Tones of music were lost in the time-An investigation of the indigenous Bastar flute, International Journal of Aeroacoustics, 16,00,1-21,  https://doi.org/10.1177/1475472X221150176  (impact factor 3.784).

   13.  Jain S, Kumar N, Singh VP, Mishra S, Sharma NK, Bajaj M, Khan TMY: (2023) Transesterification of Algae Oil and Little Amount of Waste Cooking Oil Blend at Low Temperature in the Presence of NaOH. Energies; 16(3):1293. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031293 

   14. Singh VP, Jain S, (2023): Economic Analysis of a Large Scale Solar Updraft Tower Power Plant, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (SETA); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2023.103325.

   15. Dutt N, Kumar A, Singh VP, Meena CS, (2023): Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater having Discrete D-Shaped Ribs as Artificial Roughness; Environmental Science and Pollution Research; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28247-9. 

   16. Singh VP, Jain S, Meena CS, Cozzolino R; (2023):  Application of thermal storage materials in the solar dryer: A review; Energies; (Article under review).

   17. Dwivedi G, Singh VP, Kumar A; (2023): Numerical investigation of engine characteristics of a diesel engine fueled with ethanol and diethyl ether supplemented Diesel-WCO Biodiesel blend [EMID:1e454b03b12d88b5], International Journal of Ambient Energy, (Article under review).

   18. Karn A, Kanchi R, Kar A, Kataria A, Anand R, Singh VP; (2023): The mustard bullets and the delightful culinary adventure in an Indian kitchen: High-Speed Visualizations, flow physics, and mechanisms; Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, (Article under review)

   19. Verma M, Singh VP; (2023): Thermal Energy Storage: A Comprehensive Overview; Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, (Article under review)

   20. Rathore GS, Rathor S, Asif N, Karn A, Singh VP; (2023): Application of thermal storage in solar dryer – A review, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, (Article under review)

   21. Meena CS, Kumar A, Dwivedi G, Singh VP; (2023): Study of Indoor Air Quality: A Case Study of Office Space; Sustainable Cities and Society, (Article under review)

   22. Vipin, Karn A, Singh VP; (2023): Examining the Potential of Micro Water Turbines in Renewable Energy: A Review of Screw, Zero Head, and Hydro-Kinetic Turbines; Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Article with editor)

   23. Meena CS, Singh VP; (2023): Study The Temperature Variation in Alternate Coils of Insulated Condenser Cum Storage Tank Experimental Study; Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (Article under review)

   24. Meena CS, Singh VP; (2023): Water Consumption Optimization of Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heating System; Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (Article under review)

   25. Dwivedi G, Singh VP; (2023): Environmental impact assessment of Lithium Ion Battery employing cradle to grave; Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments; (Article under review)

   26. Dutt N, Kumar A, Singh VP, (2023):The effects of silt erosion on the performance of a Pico Pelton turbine: an experimental investigation; ICCEMME-2023; Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology (Paper Presented, Under review)

   27. Shingan B, Banerjee N, Singh VP, Kumawat M, Mitra P; (2023): Liquefied Natural Gas Value Chain- A Comprehensive Review; Chemical Engineering & Technology; (Article under review); (DOI): 10.1002/ceat.202300304

Research Paper Publication (Scopus/Non-Scopus/Conference Papers)

1. 1. Singh, A. R., Singh, S. K., & Singh, V P, (2023): Process parameters optimization of carbon nano tube based catalytic transesterification of algal oil. Materials Today: Proceedings, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.01.418 

   2. Chauhan, K., & Singh, V P, (2023): Prospect of biomass to bioenergy in India: An overview. Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.01.419 

   3. Singh V P, Jain S, Dwivedi G, Saini M and Sharma A; (2022): Solar Thermal Receivers—A Review, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Volume: II, Springer, 10.1007%2F978-981-16-8341-1_25, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8341-1-25.  

   4. Kumar A, Kumar A, Dutt N, Singh V P, Meena CS, Prasad A; (2022): Experimental Study of Process Parameter for Surface Roughness in WEDM, Journal of Mechanical Engineering: PRAKASH, August 2022, 7-13, https://doi.org/10.56697/jmep.2022.1109. 

   5. Singh, V P, Meena, C.S., Kumar, A. and Dutt, N.; (2022): Double Pass Solar Air Heater: A Review, International Journal of Energy Resources Applications (IJERA), Vol. 1, Issue 2, page 22-43, https://doi.org/10.56896/IJERA.2022.1.2.009.  

   6. Dutt N, Binjola A, Hedau A J, Kumar A, Singh V P, Meena CS; (2022); Comparison of CFD Results of Smooth Air Duct with Experimental and Available Equations in Literature; International Journal of Energy Resources Applications (IJERA), 1 (1), 40-47; https://doi.org/10.56896/IJERA.2022.1.1.006. 

   7. Yadav AK, Singh V P, Kumar A, Gori Y, Kumar A; (2022); Study the Properties of High-Density Polyethylene with Nano Particles Silica Composite; International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies (IJMMST); 1 (1), 29-36; DOI: https://doi.org/10.56896/IJMMST.2022.1.1.005. 

   8. Kumar R, Kumar A, Kant L, Dutt N, Singh V P; (2022): Cutting Parameters Optimization in Turning Operation using Taguchi Method, International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies (IJMMST), Vol. 1, Issue 2, page 22-30, https://doi.org/10.56896/IJMMST.2022.1.2.009.

   9. Kumar A, Kumar A, Singh V P, Dutt N, Kutar S. P. (2022): Study of Material Removal Rate Process Parameter in WEDM, International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies (IJMMST), Vol. 1, Issue 2, page 31-42, 2022, https://doi.org/10.56896/IJMMST.2022.1.2.010.  

   10. Singh VP, Mathew T, Verma RK, Aggarwal A, Singh M and Chauhan A; (2018): Material Separation Technique Using Garbage Material, The engineering journal of application and scope (TEJAS), vol.5, 2456-0472, P.P.: 1-18, https://coer.ac.in/me-publication/ 

Books Chapter Publication

1. 1.  Singh VP, Gangwar AKS, Kumar A, Kumar A, Meena CS, Dutt N, Prasad A, Gori Y; (2022), "Biomedical Study of Femur Bone Fracture and Healing"; Chapter 14|16 pages; Advanced Materials for Biomedical Applications. (CRC Press, Taylor, and Francis), eBook ISBN: 9781003344810 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003344810  

   2.  Singh VP, Seth A, Kumar A; (2022); "Advanced Materials for Biomedical Implants and Surgical Tools"; Chapter 2|23 pages; Advanced Materials for Biomedical Applications (CRC Press, Taylor, and Francis), eBook ISBN: 9781003344810 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003344810 

   3.  Singh VP*, Dwivedi A, Karn A, Kumar A, Singh S, Srivastava S, Srivastava K; (2022); "Nano-manufacturing and Design of High-Performance Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting"; Nano-manufacturing and Design of High-Performance Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting. (CRC Press, Taylor, and Francis), eBook ISBN: 9781003220602, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003220602  

   4.  Singh VP, Srivastava S, Verma D, Thusoo S, Kumar A, Kumar R; (2022): Nano-manufacturing for Energy Conversion and Storage Devices; Nano-manufacturing and Design of High-Performance Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting. (CRC Press, Taylor, and Francis), eBook ISBN: 9781003220602, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003220602 

   5.  Kumar A, Gori Y, Singh VP, Sharma VK; (2022): Book Title: Additive Manufacturing in Industry 4.0; Chapter title: “Design and analysis of heavy vehicle medium duty transmission gearbox system,” CRC Press, eBook ISBN9781003360001, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003360001  

   6.  Singh VP, Kumar A, Kumar A, Meena CS, Dutt N, Prasad A, Kumar R; (2022): Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters in Wire-Electro Discharge Machining

   7.  Singh VP, Kumar A, Kumar A, Meena CS, Dutt N; (2022): Introduction to Thermal Energy Resources and its Smart Application; Book Title: "Renewable Energy Alternative for Sustainable Development"; Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis (CRC Press); ISBN: Awaited.

   8.  Singh VP, Kumar A, Kumar A, Meena CS, Dutt N; (2022): Introduction and Fundamentals of Solar Energy Collectors; Book Title: "Renewable Energy Alternative for Sustainable Development"; Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis (CRC Press); ISBN: Awaited.

   9.  Singh VP, Kumar A, Kumar A, Meena CS, Dutt N; (2022): Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Energy System for Design Optimization; Book Title: "Renewable Energy Alternative for Sustainable Development"; Publisher CRC Press, Taylor & Francis (CRC Press); ISBN: Awaited.

   10.  Singh VP, Kumar A, Kumar A, Meena CS, Dutt N, Prasad A, Kumar R; (2022): Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters in Wire-Electro Discharge Machining.

   11. Singh V P, Sharma A K, Nayala M, Jain S; Chapter Title: Design and Modelling of Solar, Geothermal and Hybrid Energy Systems; Book Title: “Highly Efficient Thermal Renewable Energy Systems: Design, Optimization and Applications” by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group- https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted).

   12. Singh V P, Sharma A K, Nayala M, Jain S; Chapter Title: Optimization Techniques of Solar Thermal and Hybrid Energy Systems; Book Title: “Highly Efficient Thermal Renewable Energy Systems: Design, Optimization and Applications” by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group- https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted).

   13. Singh V P, Sharma A K, Nayala M, Jain S; Chapter Title: Green Hydrogen Production: Methods, Designs and Applications; Book Title: “Highly Efficient Thermal Renewable Energy Systems: Design, Optimization and Applications” by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group, https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted).

   14. Singh V P, Kumar A, Meena C S, and Dwivedi G; Chapter Title: Introduction to Energy Efficient Vehicles for Sustainable Transportation: Transitions and Challenges; Book Title: “Energy Efficient Vehicles: Technologies and Challenges” by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group, https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted).

   15. Singh V P, Upadhyay R K; Chapter Title: Sustainable Transportation: Policy, Planning, and Implementation; Book Title: “Sustainable Transportation: Policy, Planning, and Implementation” by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group- https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted).

   16. Singh V P, Kumar A; Chapter title: Techno-Economic and Future Aspects of the HEV-EV- FCV: Decarbonisation, Digitalization and Sustainability; Book Title: “Energy Efficient Vehicles: Technologies and Challenges” by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group, https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted).

   17. Singh V P, Verma M; Chapter Title: Boundary Layer Flow in Aerospace Applications; Book Title: “Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer: Advances, Design, Control, and Application by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group, https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted).

   18. Singh V P, Verma M; Chapter Title: Computational and Experimental Techniques for Boundary Layer Flow Analysis; Book Title: “Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer: Advances, Design, control and application by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group- https://taylorandfrancis.com/books/) (Submitted)

Patent Published

• Singh VP, Patent Title-Foldable Bridge Assembly, Application No: 202011029142, Publication Date: 21/08/2020) Country-India.

• Singh VP, Patent Title-Smart Hybrid Kitchen, Application No: IN202011042085A, Publication Date: 23/10/2020) Country-India.

• Singh VP, Patent Title-Semi-Automatic Sketch Packing Machine for pens, Application No: 20201105633A, Publication Date: 01/01/2021) Country-India.

• Singh VP, Patent Title-An Integrated Hybrid Energy Storage System (Application No: 202211039521A, Publication Date: 22/07/2022) Country-India.

• Singh VP, Patent Title-Smart Toilet Management System (Application No: 202211036216 A, Publication Date: 08/07/2022) Country-India.