Recent Advances in Thermofluids and Manufacturing Engineering: Select Proceedings of ICTMS 2022

Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Fluid Dynamics
Numerical Analysis of Gas Entrainment in the Viscous Liquid Pool Developed by a Counter-Rotating Pair of Fully Submerged Rollers
	1 Introduction
	2 Numerical Methodology
		2.1 Computational Domain
		2.2 Formulation of Problem
	3 Validation
	4 Results and Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	6 Application
	References
MHD Flow Measurements of Automatic Control Valve of Gas Turbine Engine Subject to Inclined Magnetic Field
	1 Introduction
	2 Numerical Modelling
	3 Graphical Representation
	4 Results and Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
Study of Laminar Flow Stagnation Problem for a Viscous Fluid with Transverse Magnetic Effect in Axial and Radial Directions
	1 Introduction
	2 Mathematical Formulation
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusion
	References
Analysis of Dufour and Soret Effect on Unsteady MHD Prandtl Fluid Flow Past an Expanding/Shrinking Surface
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Formulation
		2.1 Numerical Treatment
	3 Result and Discussion
	4 Conclusion
	References
A Numerical Method to Analyze the Steady Conjugate Heat Transfer Around a Slab Suspended in Air
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Description
	3 Numerical Methodology
	4 Results and Discussion
		4.1 Pattern of Thermal Plume
		4.2 Effect of Aspect Ratios and Thermal Conductivity on Nusselt Number
		4.3 Effect of Aspect Ratios and Thermal Conductivity on Qcon
	5 Conclusion
	References
Low Reynolds Number Flow Past Array of Staggered Cylinders
	1 Introduction
	2 Governing Equations and Computational Domain
	3 Grid Independence Study and Code Validation
	4 Results and Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
Optimization in Fluid Mixing in Microchannels: A Review
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Fluid Mixing
		1.2 Mixing Factors
	2 Microfluidic Devices
		2.1 Active Micro-Mixer
		2.2 Passive Micro-Mixer
	3 Optimization in Fluid Mixing
		3.1 Shape Optimization
		3.2 Flow-Based Optimization
		3.3 Topology Optimization
	4 Conclusion
	References
A Simple Solution of Third Grade Fluid Flow Problem: Cascade-Forward Type ANN Approach
	1 Introduction
	2 Formulation
		2.1 Boundary Conditions
		2.2 Solution Involving LSM
	3 Results and Discussions
		3.1 CFANN Deployment
		3.2 Performance Curves
	4 Conclusions
	References
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Formation and Development of Cusp-Induced Air Entrainment Caused by Fully Submerged Rotary Solid Roller: A Numerical Investigation
	1 Introduction
	2 Numerical Methodology
		2.1 Model Description
		2.2 Formulation of Problem
	3 Validation
	4 Results and Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
A Study on Stability Condition for an Inconsistent Formulation in High-Density Ratio Flow
	1 Introduction
	2 Numerical Methodology
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Water Rising in a Tank
		3.2 Translating Droplet
		3.3 Stability Analysis for an Inconsistent Formulation
	4 Conclusions
	References
Computational Modelling for Cyclone Separators Performance Evaluation
	1 Introduction
	2 Physical Geometry and Computational Modelling
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusion
	References
Computational Modeling of a Gas-Fired Walking Beam Reheat Furnace for Billet Heating and Scale Formation Prediction
	1 Introduction
	2 Physical Model and Computational Modeling
	3 Result and Discussion
	4 Conclusion
	References
Aerodynamics
Computational Study of Combustion Process in a Gas Turbine Engine
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Configuration of Combustion Chamber
		1.2 Computational Model
		1.3 Numerical Solution Procedure
		1.4 Boundary Conditions
		1.5 Grid Sensitivity Analysis
	2 Results and Discussion
	3 Flow Field Analysis
		3.1 Temperature Field Analysis
		3.2 Flame Stability
		3.3 Effect of Particle Size of Fuel on Combustion
		3.4 Effect of Spray Cone Angle on Combustion
	4 Conclusion
	References
Effect of Diffuser, Rake, and Slant Angles on the Aerodynamics of a Simple Ahmed Body
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
		2.1 Design and Meshing
	3 Results and Analysis
		3.1 Effect of Diffuser Angle Variation
		3.2 Effect of Rake Angle Variation
		3.3 Effect of Slant Angle Variation
	4 Conclusions
	References
Aerodynamic Cooling of Electronic Pin Fins
	1 Introduction
	2 Computational Method
		2.1 Governing Equations
		2.2 Problem Definition
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Design Analysis of a Blended Wing Body
	1 Introduction
	2 Design Methodology of BWB
		2.1 Final Mixed Wing Body Geometry Design
		2.2 Design Geometry of Centre Body of BWB
		2.3 Outer Wing
		2.4 Numerical Modelling
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusion
	References
Development of Rayleigh Taylor Instability at Various Atwood Numbers—A Review
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Evolution of Rayleigh Taylor Instability
	2 Numerical Investigations on Rayleigh Taylor Instability
	3 Experimental Investigations on Rayleigh Taylor Instability
		3.1 Investigations at Mach Numbers
	4 Conclusion
	References
Unstart Phenomenon in a Scramjet Engine Isolator
	1 Introduction
	2 Computational Methodology
	3 Results and Discussions
	4 Conclusions
	References
Heat Transfer
Efficacy of Pulsating Heat Pipe for Laptop Cooling Applications: An Experimental Investigation
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Setup and Testing
	3 Results and Discussions
	4 Conclusions
	References
Influence of Surface Unevenness on Enhancement of Heat Transfer During Saturated Pool Boiling of Acetone
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimentation
	3 Results and Discussions
	4 Conclusion
	References
Flow Characteristics of Electromagnetohydrodynamics of a Third-Grade Fluid Through Large Parallel Plates with Moving Upper Plate
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Formulation
	3 Governing Equations
		3.1 Boundary Conditions
		3.2 Non-dimensionalisation
	4 Solution
	5 Results and Discussions
	6 Conclusion
	References
Scaled Conjugate Gradient Algorithm Trained ANN for Parameter Retrieval in Combined Heat Transfer in Porous Ceramic Matrix
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Formulation
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Design Optimization for Heat Transfer Through a Circular Pipe
	1 Introduction
	2 Computational Model
	3 Results
	4 Conclusion
	References
Improvement of Heat Transfer by Natural Convection in a Three-Dimensional Square Cavity with a Heated Floor
	1 Introduction
	2 Structural System and Numerical Estimation
		2.1 Configuration Problem
		2.2 Numerical Method
		2.3 Boundary Conditions
	3 Numerical Results and Discussion
		3.1 Validation of Numerical Code
		3.2 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Retrieval of Parameter in Combined Mode Conduction–Radiation Problem in Porous Ceramic Matrix by Artificial Neural Network
	1 Introduction
	2 Formulation
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Combustion Analysis
Effect of Compression Ratio on Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Rubber Seed Biodiesel–Diesel Blends
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Performance Analysis
		3.2 Combustion Analysis
		3.3 Emission Analysis
	4 Conclusions
	References
Experimental Analysis on Combustion Characteristics of a DICI Engine Utilizing Argemone Biodiesel with Diesel Blend
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Methodology
		2.1 Biodiesel Preparation
		2.2 Performance Test
	3 Results and Discussions
		3.1 Maximum In-Cylinder Pressure
		3.2 Mass Fraction Burned
		3.3 Net Heat Release Rate (NHRR)
		3.4 Ignition Delay
		3.5 Rate of Pressure Rise (ROPR)
	4 Conclusions
	References
Pyrolysis Characterization of Biomass Feedstock Using Thermogravimetric Analysis
	1 Introduction
	2 Material and Methods
		2.1 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
		2.2 Kinetic Study of Biomass
		2.3 Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO) Method
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Volatile Content
		3.2 Effect of Pyrolysis
		3.3 Thermal Stability
	4 Conclusions
	References
The Effect of Varying Compression Ratio’s Upon Combustion and Performance Parameters of a TDI Diesel Engine
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Experimental Setup and Experimentation
		2.2 Uncertainty Analysis
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Brake Thermal Efficiency
		3.2 Brake-Specific Fuel Consumption
		3.3 Exhaust Gas Temperature
		3.4 Cylinder Pressure (CP)
		3.5 Peak Cylinder Pressure
		3.6 Ignition Delay Period (IDP)
		3.7 Net Heat Release Rate (NHRR)
	4 Conclusion
	References
Energy Technology
Performance of Solar Collector Coupled with Three Fluid Heat Exchanger and Heat Storage System for Simultaneous Water and Space Heating
	1 Introduction
	2 Mathematical Modelling
		2.1 Flat Plate Solar Collector (FPSC)
		2.2 Three Fluid Heat Exchanger (TFHE)
		2.3 Sensible Thermal Storage System (STSS)
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Effect of Water Flow Rate and Temperature on Humidification and Cooling of Air in Air Washer
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Setup
	3 Results and Discussions
	4 Conclusion
	References
Modelling and Performance Simulation of a Solar Powered e-rickshaw Retrofit in the North East Region of India
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
		2.1 Components of Calculation
		2.2 Energy Dynamics
		2.3 Economic Evaluation
		2.4 Constants
		2.5 Source of Meteorological Data
	3 Results and Discussions
		3.1 Average Extension of the Duration of Operation for the NE Region
		3.2 Extension of Duration in Different States of NE Region
		3.3 Payback Period of Installation (Retrofit)
		3.4 Reduction of CO2 Per Year
	4 Conclusion
	References
Comparative Study of Performance and Emission of Biodiesel Produced from Water Hyacinth and Salvinia Molesta: A Critical Review
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Engine Performance Studies
		3.1 Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE)
		3.2 Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)
	4 Combustion and Emission
		4.1 Heat Release Rate (HRR)
		4.2 Ignition Delay (ID)
		4.3 Peak Cylinder Pressure (PCP) and Crank Angle Diagram
		4.4 Oxide of Nitrogen (NOx) Emission
		4.5 Unburned Hydrocarbon Emission (UBHC)
		4.6 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission
		4.7 Smoke, Soot, Particulate Matter (PM) Emission
	5 Conclusion
	References
Design and Validation of Fault Ride Through Controller Design for Grid Connected Large Photovoltaic System
	1 Introduction
	2 System Modelling
		2.1 PV Modelling
		2.2 Conventional PI Controller
		2.3 Sliding Mode Controller
		2.4 PI-Based VSI Controller
		2.5 Hybrid Controller
	3 Simulation and Results
		3.1 PI Based VSI Controller for Grid Connected PV System
		3.2 Case 1: Single Fault Analysis
		3.3 Case 2: Multiple Fault Analysis
		3.4 Hybrid VSI Controller Grid Integrated PV System
		3.5 Case 1: Single Fault Analysis
		3.6 Case 2: Multiple Fault Analysis
	4 Conclusions
	References
Design Development of a Heat Storage System at Small Scale for Solar Thermal Collectors
	1 Introduction
	2 Development of Heat Storage System
	3 Experimental Method
	4 Results and Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
Manufacturing Science
Structural, Morphological and Mechanical Property Analysis of TiAlN Thin Film Coating Deposited by CVD Technique
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Details
		2.1 Characterization of Samples
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Compositional Study of TiAlN Coating Using EDS
		3.2 Surface Morphological Analysis Using SEM
		3.3 Morphological Analysis Using AFM
		3.4 Structural Analysis of TiAlN Coating Using XRD Technique
		3.5 Analysis of Mechanical Properties by Nano Indentation
	4 Conclusion
	References
An Investigation on Turning of AISI 4340 Steel Using Innovative Eco-Friendly Cutting Fluids
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Procedure
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Experiment Set 1a
		3.2 Experiment Set 1b
		3.3 Comparison Between Experimental Set 1a, 1b
		3.4 Experiment Set 2a
	4 Conclusion
	References
Hot Corrosion Behaviour of Incoloy 800H Superalloy with Various Molten Salts Environment
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results and Discussions
		3.1 Morphology
	4 Conclusion
	References
Exploration of Material Removal Mechanism in Micro-Nano-Electrical Discharge Machining
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Molecular Dynamics Simulation Hypothesis
		2.2 Representation of Process Conditions in MD
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Temperature Distribution Inside Material Lattice
		3.2 Thermal Stress Induced in Material Lattice
		3.3 Material Removal Mechanism
	4 Conclusion
	References
Fabrication of Mechanical Barrier Using Waste Polymer and Wood Saw Dust and Turnings
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Method
		2.1 Materials
		2.2 Experimental Layout
		2.3 Composite Preparation
		2.4 Microhardness
		2.5 Water Absorption Test
		2.6 Thickness Swell Test
		2.7 Tensile Test
		2.8 Compressive Test
		2.9 Fracture Morphology Analysis
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Fabricated Specimen
		3.2 Microhardness Test
		3.3 Water Absorption Test
		3.4 Thickness Swell Test
		3.5 Tensile Strength
		3.6 Fractography Analysis
		3.7 Compressive Strength
	4 Conclusion
	References
Spinelization from Nitrate Precursors of Stoichiometric Ratio by Sol–gel Process Using Urea as Fuel
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Effect of Three-Body Abrasion Wear Behavior on B4C/BN-reinforced Al6061 Alloy Fabricated Through Powder Metallurgy Method
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Methodology
		2.1 Abrasive Wear Testing
		2.2 Design of Experiment
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Effect of Applied Load
		3.2 Effect of Sliding Distance
		3.3 Effect of Sliding Velocity
		3.4 B4C and BN Reinforcements
		3.5 Microstructural Analysis
		3.6 Confirmation Test
	4 Conclusion
	References
Effect of Recast Layer Thickness of High-Carbon Alloy (EN-31) in Wire EDM Process by Varying Operating Parameters
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Methodology
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Imaging for Recast Layer Thickness (RLT)
		3.2 Effect of Pulse on and Pulse off Time
		3.3 Recast Layer Thickness
	4 Conclusions
	References
Fabrication of Fly Ash-Based Refractory Brick Through Powder Metallurgy Technique
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Method
		2.1 Compression Test
		2.2 Water Absorption
		2.3 Apparent Porosity
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Fabricated Specimen
		3.2 Microstructure
		3.3 Elemental Composition Analysis
		3.4  Elemental mapping
		3.5  Phase Composition Analysis
		3.6  Physio-Mechanical characterization
	4 Conclusion
	References
Turning Investigations of Al 7075 Alloy with ZrCN-Coated WC Inserts: Parametric Optimization and Cutting Temperature Prediction
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Methodology
	3 Discussion of Experimental Results
		3.1 Influence of Cutting Parameters
		3.2 Optimization of Response
		3.3 Regression Model
	4 Conclusions
	References
Influence of Roughness on Micropolar Lubricated Finite Porous Journal Bearing
	1 Introduction
	2 Analytical Method
		2.1 Boundary Conditions
	3 Numerical Solution
		3.1 Load Bearing Capacity
		3.2 Friction Characteristic
	4 Results and Discussion
		4.1 Combined Influence of overlineσM, overlineσSD and overlineσSK with β on overlineW
		4.2 Combined Influence of overlineσM, overlineσSD and overlineσSK with α on overlineW
		4.3 Combined Influence of overlineσM, overlineσSD and overlineσSK with β on  F( R/c )
		4.4 Combined Influence of overlineσM, overlineσSD and overlineσSK with α on  F( R/c )
	5 Conclusions
	References
Parametric Optimization and Prediction of Material Removal Rate During Turning Al 7075 Alloy with ZrCN-Coated WC Inserts
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Methodology
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Influence of Cutting Parameters
		3.2 Optimization of Response
		3.3 Regression Model
	4 Conclusions
	References
Supply Chain Transformation Through Digital Servitization in Manufacturing Sector
	1 Introduction
	2 Defining the Competencies
		2.1 Data and Analysis Management
		2.2 Digital Content Creation
		2.3 Soft Skills
		2.4 Innovation Appetite
	3 Problem Formulation
		3.1 Servitization and Firm’s Performance
		3.2 Evaluation of the Structural Model
	4 Results of Hypotheses
		4.1 Managerial Implications and Recommendations
	5 Conclusions
	References