Instructor Profile:
Dr. C.P. Jawahar
Dr. C.P. Jawahar, an accomplished academician with a robust educational background and extensive expertise in the field of technology. He earned his post-graduation degree from NIT, Tiruchirappalli, and completed his Ph.D. in full-time mode from Anna University, Chennai. With a cumulative experience of 22 years in both teaching and research, Dr. Jawahar currently holds the position of Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Technology, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur.
Dr. Jawahar’s commitment to excellence is evident in his achievements and qualifications. He successfully passed the National Certification Examination for Energy Auditors in September 2016, conducted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India. In the realm of research, he has made substantial contributions with 61 papers published in reputable international journals and conferences. Additionally, he has led two Research and Development projects sponsored by government agencies and completed four consultancy assignments for industry partners.
As a mentor, Dr. Jawahar has guided and supervised the successful completion of Ph.D. degrees for four research scholars. His innovative work is further showcased by the filing of four patents, with two already published. Recently, he secured the prestigious Swayam Prabha Project from IIT Kanpur, highlighting his active involvement in cutting-edge initiatives.
Dr. Jawahar’s influence extends beyond academia, as he serves as a Distinguished Lecturer of the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), New Delhi. His dedication to the field, coupled with numerous accomplishments, positions Dr. C.P. Jawahar as a distinguished professional ready to share his knowledge and insights as a course content presenter.
Glimpse of Instructor Background
Educational Background:
- C.P. Jawahar pursued his post-graduation at NIT, Tiruchirappalli, and earned his Ph.D. in a full-time mode from Anna University, Chennai.
Professional Experience:
- With an extensive career spanning 22 years in teaching and research, Dr. Jawahar currently serves as the Professor and Dean in the Faculty of Technology at Kalinga University, Naya Raipur.
Certifications and Qualifications:
- In September 2016, he qualified for the National Certification Examination for Energy Auditors, conducted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Research Contributions:
- Jawahar boasts a prolific research portfolio with 61 papers published in esteemed international journals and conferences. He has successfully completed two Research and Development projects sponsored by government agencies and four consultancy assignments from industry.
Supervision and Patents:
- Under his guidance, four research scholars have completed their Ph.D. studies. Dr. Jawahar has also filed four patents, with two of them already published.
Recent Achievements:
- Notably, he recently secured the Swayam Prabha Project from IIT Kanpur, showcasing his commitment to cutting-edge education initiatives.
Professional Affiliation:
- Jawahar holds the esteemed title of Distinguished Lecturer from the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), New Delhi.
Dr. C.P. Jawahar stands as a distinguished academician, blending a strong educational foundation with extensive professional experience and noteworthy contributions to research and development. His expertise and accolades make him an ideal choice for delivering insightful and engaging across various educational platforms.
Module-wise course content: Applied Thermodynamics
Module I: Fundamentals of Combustion and Thermodynamic Cycles
- Introduction to Fuels: Understand the characteristics of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Explore stoichiometry, exhaust gas analysis, and the First Law analysis of combustion reactions. Perform heat calculations using enthalpy tables, and delve into adiabatic flame temperature. Gain insights into chemical equilibrium and equilibrium composition calculations using free energy. Introduction to combustion cycles, including Otto, Diesel, and Dual cycles.
Module II: Vapor Power Cycles and Fuels & Combustion
- Vapor Power Cycles: Explore the Rankine cycle with superheat, reheat, and regeneration, along with exergy analysis. Understand the effect of pressure and temperature on Rankine cycle performance, reheat cycles, regenerative cycles, feedwater heaters, binary vapor cycles, and combined cycles. Discuss cogeneration.
- Fuels and Combustion: Perform combustion analysis, analyze heating values, determine air requirements, and explore air/fuel ratio. Understand standard heat of reaction, heat of formation, and adiabatic flame temperature.
Module III: Boilers and Condensers
- Boilers: Gain insights into boiler classifications, working principles, mountings, and accessories. Explore draught, its calculations, air pre-heater, feedwater heater, superheater, boiler efficiency, equivalent evaporation, and conduct boiler trials with heat balance.
- Condensers: Understand condenser classifications, air leakage, and performance parameters.
Module IV: Steam and Gas Nozzles, Steam Turbines
- Steam and Gas Nozzles: Explore the flow through convergent and convergent-divergent nozzles, choked flow, nozzle efficiency, off-design operation, and shock waves.
- Steam Turbines: Delve into the classification of steam turbines, impulse, and reaction turbines, staging, efficiency calculations, velocity diagrams, work done, losses, and governing mechanisms.
Module V: Gas Turbines, Jet Propulsion, and Reciprocating Compressors
- Gas Turbine: Understand gas turbine classifications, the Brayton cycle, principles of gas turbines, and various gas turbine cycles. Analyze deviations of actual cycles from ideal cycles.
- Jet Propulsion: Explore principles of jet propulsion, turbojet and turboprop engines, and rocket propulsion principles.
- Reciprocating Compressors: Cover the staging of reciprocating compressors, optimal stage pressure ratio, intercooling effects, and minimum work for multistage reciprocating compressors.
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth understanding of combustion, thermodynamic cycles, power generation, and propulsion systems, preparing students for advanced studies in mechanical engineering.
