School of Chemical Engineering – Research & Publications

Apart from imparting the general subject knowledge to the students and guiding them in their project work (s), the faculty members are encouraged at every level to pursue their research and publish papers periodically and also attend conferences on a regular basis. They are also encouraged to go for higher studies whenever possible. Research is mostly encouraged where there is not only global application (s) but also down – to - earth applications of immediate surroundings and the society.

Dr. N.V. Rama Rao

  • N.V.Rama Rao, M.H.I.Baird, A.N.Hrymak and P.E.Wood, “ Dispersion of high viscosity liquid – liquid systems by flow through SMX sationary packing. (Accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Science.
  • M.H.I Baird, N.V.Rama Rao, E.Tackie and A.Vaheed, “ Heat Transfer to a moving packed bed of nickel pellets” (Accepted for publication in Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering.
  • Paul A Mrysey, Nadella V.Rama Rao and Malcon H.I.Baird, “Size segregation of nickel pellets flowing into a packed bed” Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 82, 424 – 432, (2004).
  • X.Ni, M.R.Mackley, A.P Harvey, P.Stonestreet, M.H.I Baird and N.V.Rama Rao, “Mixing through oscillations and pulsations – A guide to achieving process enhancements in the Chemical and process industries”, Trans institution of Chemical Engineers, Vol 81, 373 – 383 (2003).
  • Xiongwei Ni, Yann sommer de Gelicourt, Malcon H.I.Baird and Nadella V.Rama Rao, “Scale – up of single phase oxial dispersion coefficients in batch and continuous oscillatory baffled tubes”, Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 79, 444 – 448 (2001).
  • N.V.Rama Rao and M.H.I Baird, “Gas – liquid mass transfer in a 15cm diameter reciprocating plate column”, journal of Chemical Technology Biotechnology, Vol78, 134 – 137 (2003).
  • Nadella V.Rama Rao and Malcolm H.I.Baird, “ Optimum bottom – stirring in a horizontal cylindrical vessel”, Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 79, 689 – 696 (2001).
  • M.H.I Baird, N.V.Rama Rao, C.M.Diaz and S.M.Marcuson, “Entrainment from a flat liquid – liquid interface”, Canadian metallurgical quarterly, Vol39 113 – 120 (2000).
  • Nadella V.Rama Rao and Malcolm H.I.Baird, “ Heat transfer in a reciprocating plate column”, Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 78, 1056 – 1064 (2000).
  • Malcolm H.I.Baird and Nadella V.Rama Rao, “Lateral mixing of shallow liquid pools by air bubbling” Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol78, 205 – 210 (2000).
  • Nadella V.Rama Rao and Malcolm H.I.Baird, “Axial mixing and gas holdup with reciprocating doughnut plates” Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 78 261 – 264 (2000).
  • Malcolm H.J.Baird and Nadella V.Rama Rao, “Axial mixing in a 15cm diameter reciprocating plate column” Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering. Vol 76, 370 – 378 (1998).
  • Nadella V.Rama Rao and Malcolm H.I.Baird, “ Back mixing in a reciprocating plate column with stable density gradients”, American institute of Chemical Engineering journal, Vol44, 859 – 863 (1998).
  • M.H.I Baird and N.V.Rama Rao, “ Pressure drops in gas – liquid flow in a 15cm reciprocating plate column”, Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 75, 282 – 287 (1997).

Dr. Y. Prasanna Kumar

  • Sorption of copper(II) ion from aqueous solution by Tectona grandis l.f. (teak leaves powder). P. King, P. Sreenivas, Y. Prasanna Kumar, V.S.R.K. Prasad. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 136(3) (2006) 560-566.
  • Removal of Copper from aqueous solution using Ulva fasciata sp. – a marine green algae. Y.Prasanna Kumar, P. King, V.S.R.K. Prasad Journal of Hazardous Materials, 137(1) (2006) 367-373.
  • Equilibrium and kinetic studies for the biosorption system of Copper(II) ion from aqueous solution using Tectona grandis L.f. leaves powder. Y.Prasanna Kumar, P. King, V.S.R.K. Prasad Journal of Hazardous Materials B137 (2006) 1211-1217.
  • Comparison for adsorption modeling of Copper and Zinc from aqueous solution by Ulva fasciata sp. Prasanna Kumar Y, King P, Prasad V.S.R.K. Journal of Hazardous Materials 137(2) (2006) 1246-1251.
  • Zinc biosorption on Tectona grandis L.f. leaves biomass: Equilibrium and kinetic studies Prasanna Kumar Y, King P, Prasad V.S.R.K. Chemical Engineering Journal 124 (2006) 63-70.
  • Adsorption of Zinc from aqueous solution using marine green algae – Ulva fasciata sp. Y.Prasanna Kumar, P. King, V.S.R.K. Prasad Chemical Engineering Journal 169 (2007) 161-166.
  • Removal of lead from aqueous solution using Syzygium cumini L: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies. P. King, N. Rakesh, S. Beena Lahari, Y. Prasanna Kumar, V.S.R.K.Prasad. Journal of Hazardous Materials 142 (2007) 340-347.
  • Studies on adsorption isotherms for removal of fluorides using conventional and non-conventional adsorbents P. King, Y. Prasanna Kumar, V.S.R.K. Prasad Jr. of Industrial Pollution Control 21 (1) (2005) pp 155-162.
  • Removal of Cadmium from Aqueous Solutions by Non-Conventional Adsorbents P. King, Y. Prasanna Kumar, V.S.R.K. Prasad Jr. of Industrial Pollution Control 22 (1) (2005) pp 25-32.
  • Studies on treatment of Phenolic effluents using non-conventional adsorbents P. King, Y. Prasanna Kumar, V.S.R.K. Prasad IJEP 25 (1): 22-27 (2005).
  • Adsorption of Copper (II) from aqueous solutions using Ulva fasciata sp.: Equilibrium and Kinetic modelling Y. Prasanna Kumar, P. King, V.S.R.K. Prasad Accepted for presentation at International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mineral Process Engineering at Bhubaneswar from 11th to 13th June 2005.
  • Biosorption of Copper from aqueous solution by Tectona grandis L.f. Y. Prasanna Kumar, P. King, V.S.R.K. Prasad Presented at National conference on Advances in the frontiers of Environmental Research, held at Department of Environmental Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Nov 19-21, 2005.
  • Air Pollution and Human Body Y.Prasanna Kumar, P. King and V.S.R.K.Prasad Indian J of Environ & Ecoplan. 22 (1): (2006).
  • Biosorption of zinc from aqueous solution using Azadirachta Indica bark: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies. P. King, K. Anuradha, S. Beena Lahari, Y. Prasanna Kumar, V.S.R.K.Prasad. Journal of Hazardous Materials. (2007).
  • Biosorption studies of copper ions onto Ulva fasciata sp. Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Advances in Chemical Engineering” held on 22-24th November 2007 organised by University College of Technology (Autonomous) Osmania University, Hyderabad.
  • Biosorption of lead from aqueous solution by egg shell powder: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Advances in Chemical Engineering” held on 22-24th November 2007 organized by University College of Technology (Autonomous) Osmania University, Hyderabad.
  • Biosorption of copper ions onto Ulva fasciata sp.: Equilibrium and Thermodynamic studies Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at International conference on “Environmental Management: Scenario and Strategies to 2020” held at Department of Chemical Engineering, Ujjain Engineering College, Ujjain and Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, SGSITS, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India on 26-27th December 2007.
  • Biosorption of zinc onto Syzygium cumini L: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies. P. King, N. Rakesh, S. Beena Lahari, Y. Prasanna Kumar, V.S.R.K.Prasad. Chemical Engineering Journal 144 (2008) 181-187.
  • Equilibrium and kinetic studies on biosorption of zinc onto gallus domesticus shell powder Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al ARPN journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 4(1) 39-49, 2009.
  • Removal of fluoride from aqueous solution using a new adsorbent Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Desalination, Integrated Water Management and Reuse” held on 28-29th February 2008 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
  • The Environmental implication of Nanotechnology Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Desalination, Integrated Water Management and Reuse” held on 28-29th February 2008 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
  • Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks for Humans and Environment Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Desalination, Integrated Water Management and Reuse” held on 28-29th February 2008 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
  • Nanotechnology: The future is coming sooner than you think Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Desalination, Integrated Water Management and Reuse” held on 28-29th February 2008 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
  • Rain water harvesting and purification system Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Desalination, Integrated Water Management and Reuse” held on 28-29th February 2008 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
  • Desalination: The environmental impacts Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Desalination, Integrated Water Management and Reuse” held on 28-29th February 2008 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
  • Removal of fluoride on Ulva fasciata sp. – a marine algae Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National conference CHEMVIGOR - 08 held on 15th March 2008 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Vignan’s Engineering College, Vadlamudi.
  • Influence of of operating conditions on the removal of copper(II) ions from aqueous solution by adsorption Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Mems, Nems and Nano Engineering” held on 8-9th August 2008 organized by GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam.
  • Nanomaterials for water purification Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Mems, Nems and Nano Engineering” held on 8-9th August 2008 organized by GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam.
  • Biosorption of zinc onto citrus reticulata powder. Y. Prasanna Kumar et. al Presented at National Symposium on “Mems, Nems and Nano Engineering” held on 8-9th August 2008 organized by GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam.