Result : Category II [ Faculty Self - Challenges]

ASCII - 1st Open Innovation Challenge 

 Faculty Self- Challenge

  

S.NO.	TITLE OF THE INNOVATION IDEA	NAME OF THE GROUP MEMBERS	DEPARTMENT OF THE GROUP MEMBERS	ABSTRACT OF THE INNOVATIVE IDEA
1	Experimental Investigations On 3d Printing Of Abs Material	Dr.Kurian Antony Mr. Manu Moses Jacob	Department Of Mechanical Engineering	3D printing enables the fabrication of additive manufacturing components with complex shapes directly from powder form.  In 3D printing process, parts are usually fabricated by melting a thin layer of powder on a substrate or previously formed layer using one or more heat source. In this process, the interaction of the powder and the heat source raises the temperature of the powder to the melting point. Our current work focuses its attention on the effect of process parameters on the geometry characteristics of 3D printed abs part.
2	Optimization Of Polyurethane Based Underwater Acoustic Absorbers	Mr. Manu Moses Jacob Mr. Manu Harilal Dr. Kurian Antony	Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy	Polyurethane coatings are widely used in underwater defense applications due to its excellent acoustic compatibility with water. Thickness, design of the polyurethane composition and study of different inclusions are required to reduce the thickness of these layers. Common applications of these layers are as tiles in  acoustic calibration tanks and stealth linings on submarines.
3	Reducing Cold-Start Emission & Cold-Start Problems From Internal Combustion Engines By Means Of Thermal Energy Storage System	Mr.Amal Sajikumar Mr. Richu Zachariah Mr. George Sebastian	Mechanical Engineering	Increasing environmental pollution is an important problem appearing at cold start of internal combustion engines. Developments of new devices that solve this problem are an extremely urgent need especially for cold regions. So in-order to avoid the cold-start problems and minimize the pollution, we are planning a method by using a Thermal Energy Storage system(TESS). The system works with the help of Phase Change Materials(PCM). The heat from the engine exhaust is extracted and stored in the TESS. This extracted heat can be used for preheating of the engine and thereby we can avoid the cold start problems.
4	Interpretation Of Pathway Parameter In Extended Neutrino Emission Rate Experiments	Dr Dilip Kumar Dr Deepa H Nair	Department Of Basic Sciences Department Of Basic Sciences	While extending the standard neutrino emission rates by the pathway model (A mathematical model), the important parameter used for extension is the pathway parameter alpha.  The main challenge in this situation is to explain the pathway parameter in physical terms.  This will lead to the development of a new theory in neutrino detection experiments going on in various countries(example: Super Kamiokande in Japan, Neutrino experiment in India, Teni and many other countries).   The physical explanation for the pathway parameter will result in the development of a new physics in support of the theory of non-extensive statistical mechanics.  The result will also help to prove the non-Gaussian nature in the universe.
5	Wastewater Treatment Using Rambutan Rind	Dr.Mini Mathew Mr.Bevin Varghese Cherian	Civil Engineering	Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), native to Southeast Asia, which belongs to the family of Sapindaceae, is a potential fruit found all over in Asia. Rambutan roots, leaves ,fruit and bark have been reported with interesting applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Studies have evaluated the ability of coagulation performance of rambutan seed with 99% turbidity removal in water and wastewater treatment. On the continuous strive for finding new methods of natural and cost effective treatment of wastewater in rural areas, the possibility of using Rambutan rind for wastewater purification will be studied.
6	Mechanical Property Enhancement Of Natural Rubber Through Hemp Fiber Reinforcement	Mr. George Sebastian Mr. Amal Sajikumar	Mechanical Engineering	Natural fibers reinforced bio-degradable composites are good alternative for conventional materials. Natural fibers are cheaper in cost, environmental friendly and biodegradable. In the proposed work composites are made using short hemp fibers and natural rubber.