International & National Journals

• K. V. N. S. Rao and G.V. Guptha, “Combustion studies of rice husk in fluidized bed”, International Journal of Water and Energy, Vol.62, No.2, 22-28, (April-June 2005).


• K. V. N. S. Rao and G.V. Guptha, “Effect of distributor design on temperature profiles in fluidized bed during the combustion of rice husk” International Journal of Combustion Science & Technology (Taylor & Francis Publications), USA, Vol.179, 1589-1603 (2007).


• K. V. N. S. Rao and G.V. Guptha, “Effect of secondary air injection on the combustion efficiency of sawdust in fluidized bed combustor” has been accepted for publication in Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Brazil, (2008).


• K. V. N. S. Rao and G.V. Guptha, “Effect of shape of the baffles on hydrodynamics of fluidized bed” is accepted for publication in International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, The Berkley Electronic Press, USA.


• K. P. Kumar, D.N. Rao and K.V.N.S. Rao, “Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Nanoparticles”, International Journal of Nanosystems, 1(1), 7-10, (2008).


• K. P. Kumar, D.N. Rao and K.V.N.S. Rao, “Experimental Analysis of Sisal Nanofluids in a Shell Coil Heat Exchanger”, International Journal of Nanosystems, 1(1), 87-90, (2008).


• K. P. Kumar, K.V.N.S. Rao, K.R. Krishna and B.Theja, “Neural Network Based Vibration Analysis with Novelty in Data Detection for a Large Steam Turbine”, International Journal of Shock and Vibration, (accepted in September, 2010).


• Pavuluri M.V.Rao and V.V. Subba Rao, “Estimating the failure strength of Fiber metal laminates by using a Hybrid Degradation Model”, International Journal of reinforced Plastics and Composites, March 5, (2010).


• Pavuluri M.V.Rao., V.V. Subba Rao and Rajagopalachary T., “Estimation of in-plane off-axis strength of Fiber Metal Laminates consisting of Magnesium layers and GFRP laminas”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN:1087-1090 (online), ISSN: 0973-4562(Print), Volume 5(12), 2119-2126, (2010).


• Pavuluri M.V.Rao., V.V. Subba Rao and T. Rajagopalachary, “First Ply Failure Analysis of Fiber Metal Laminated Plates Subjected to Uniformly Distributed Loads”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Applications, 206-209, ISSN:0975-7791 (online), ISSN: 0975-7783(Print), June (2010).


• T. Anupkumar, “Kinetic Studies on Biosorption of Lead from Aqueous Solutions using Egg Shell Powder”, International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, ISSN 0973-2691 Volume 6 Number 6, 957–968, (2010).


• G. Kalyani, H. Joga Rao, T. Anup Kumar, K. Mariadas, P. Vijetha, Y. Prasanna Kumar, K. Kumaraswamy, P. Pallavi and B. Sumalatha, “Biosorption of Lead from Aqueous Solutions using Egg Shell Powder as Biosorbent: Equilibrium Modelling”, International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, ISSN 0973-2691 Volume 6, Number 6, 911–920, (2010).


• T. Anup Kumar, “Adsorption of Zinc by Natural Adsorbent Bentonite – a Clay Material”, International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, Volume 5, Number 4, 581–589, (2010).


• Y. Prasanna Kumar, P. Vijetha, K. Kumaraswamy, B. Sumalatha, T. Anup Kumar, K. Maria Das and K. Kalpana, “Problems Related to Processing of Manganese Ore Fines”, International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, Volume 5, Number 4, 521–527, (2010).


• B. Vijaya Saradhi, S.R.K. Rao, Y. Prasanna Kumar, K. Kumaraswamy, B. Sumalatha, T. Anup Kumar and G. Kalayni, “Biosorption Studies of Heavy Metal Ion on Echinoid International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research”, International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research, Volume 2, Number 2, 149–157, (2010).


• H. Joga Rao., G. Kalyani, K. Venkata Rao, T. Anup Kumar, K. Mariadas, Y. Prasanna Kumar, P. Vijetha, P. Pallavi, B. Sumalatha and K. Kumaraswamy, “Kinetic Studies on Biosorption of Lead from Aqueous Solutions using engg Shell Powder”, International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, ISSN 0973-2691, Vol 6 (6), 957-968, (2010).


• H. Joga Rao, G. Kalyani, K. Venkata Rao, T. Anupkumar, K. Mariyadas, Y. Prasanna Kumar, P. Vijetha, P. Pallavi, B. Sumalatha and K. Kumara Swamy, “Kinetic Studies on Biosorption of Lead from Aqueous Solutions using Egg Shell Powder”, International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, ISSN 0973-2691, Vol. 6, No. 6, 957-968, (2010).


• Y. Prasannakumar, P. Vijetha, K. Kumaraswamy, P. Pallavi, K. Venkata Rao, T. Anupkumar, K. Mariyadas and C. Kalyani, “Adsorption of Zinc by Natural Adsorbent Bentonite – a Clay Material”, International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, ISSN 0973-6077, Vol. 5, No. 4, 581 -589, (2010).


• B. Vijayasaradhi, S.R.K. Rao, Y. Prasannakumar, P. Vijetha, K. Venkata Rao and G. Kalyani, “Applicability of Freundlich and Langmuir Theory for Biosorption of Chromium from Aqueous Solution using Test of Sea Urchin”, International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research, ISSN 0975 – 6442, Vol. 2, No. 2, 139-148, (2010).


• T.V.S.R.K. Prasad, “Determination of optimal product mix for a pump manufacturing industry”, published by central manufacturing technology institute Bangalore, Vol., 6, 19-23, November 11, (2007).


• T.V.S.R.K. Prasad, “Comparative evaluation of genetic algorithm with conventioned heuristic algorithm for minimize of make span in a flow-shop scheduling”, published by central manufacturing technology institute Bangalore, Vol. 8, 8-14, November, 2008).


• T. Sunil Kumar, J. Saibabu, “A New Approach For Design and Analysis of Geneva Mechanism ” International Journal of Computational Mathematical Ideas, VOL 1 NO 3- 100-106, (2009).


• K. Srinivasa Rao, “Turbulent Flow past Low Reynolds Number Wings”, Ae S I Symposium, Bangalore, 11-12, August, (2009).


• Rao K.V.S.N, Reddy G.V., cold flow studies of rice husk, saw dust and groundnut shell fuels in fluidized in a fluidzed bed, Energy Sources Part A: Recovery utilization and Environmental 32 (18) pp. 1701-1711 (2010)


• Rao Y.V.S.S.S.p, Motivation model for improving productivity in a manufacturing unit – A success story, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Pages 430-436 (2006)


• Student absenteeism in engineering colleges: Evaluation of alternatives using AHP MECH2006 Kousalya P, Ravidranath V, Vizayakumar K, Journal of Appllied Mathamtics and Decision Sciences 2006, art.no. 58232


• Technology choice using FHDM: A case of iron-making technologyMECH 2001 Prabhu, T.R., Vizayakumar, K.IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management 48 (2), pp.209-222


• Beta-distributed age in manpower planning models MECH1998 Shivanagaraju C, Mahanty B, Vizaya Kuamr K, Mohapatra P.K.J. Applied Mathematics Modeling 22 (1-2), pp. 322-329


• Environmental impact analysis of a coalfield MECH19992 Vizayakumar K., Mohapatra P.K.J. Journal of Enviornmental Management 34(2), pp.79-103


• Enviornmental impact analysis: A synthetic approach MECH1991 Vizayakumar K., Mohapatra, P.K.J. Environmental Management 15(3), pp.357-368


• Enviornmental impact analysis: A synthetic approach MECH1991 Vizayakumar K., Mohapatra P.K.J. Long Range Planning 24(6), pp.102-106


• Framework for environmental impact analysis – With special reference to IndiaMECh1991 Vizayakumar K., Mohapatra P.K.J. Environmental Manageemtn 15(3), pp.357-368


• Revisiting causality in system dynamics and KSIM modelsMECH1989 Mohapatra P.K.J., Vizayakumar K., Technologiecal Forecasting and Social Change 36 (4), pp. 363-387


• An approach to environmental impact assessment by using cross impact simulation MECH1989 Vizayakumar K., Mohapatra P.K.J. ENVIRON. PLAN. 21 (6), pp.831-837


• K. P. Kumar, K.V.N.S. Rao, K.R. Krishna and B. Theja, “neural network based vibration analysis with novelty in data detection for a large steam turbine”, ISSN-1070-9622 (print) 1875-9203 (online), International Journal of Shock and Vibration, November 23, 2010.


• K.V.S.N. Rao, J. B. Mohana Rao, and P. K. Kumar, “thermal performance of a central annular cavity vessel with fins of a box type solar cooker”, Print ISSN: 1939-7038, ISSN: 1939-7046, 24 May 2011.


• Satyanarayana. D, Prameela Devi. M. and Prasad. T. V. S. R. K., “Comparative evaluation of ARTI Algorithm with Heuristics for Cell formation in Cellular manufacturing”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Technology, ISSN0974-3146, Vol. 3, No. 2 (2011), pp. 185-187.


• Prasad. T. V. S. R. K., Satyanarayana. D., and K. Phaneendra Kumar., “An Integrated Model for Production – Inventory – Distrib ution Supply Chain”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Technology, ISSN0974-3146, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2011), pp. 55-65.


• Prasad. T. V. S. R. K., Satyanarayana. D., “Parameter Optimization of a CNC Turning Process using an ANN-GA Method”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN0973-4562, Vol. 6, No. 6 (2011), pp. 1287-1295.


• K Kathirvel, K. P. Vidhu, R Manian, and T. Senthil Kumar. 2004. ‘Ergonomic evaluation of manually operated paddy transplanter’, AMA, Vol.35 (1)


• K.N.Dewangan, K. P. Vidhu, and T. Patel. 2011. ‘Hand-transmitted vibration exposure to tractor operator during tillage operation’. Biosystems Engineering (ELSEVIER)


• A.K.Shrivastava, V.K.Tewari, and Vidhu K.P. 2011. ‘Roll over protective structures for agricultural tractors-an engineering review’. Safety Science (ELSEVIER)


• V.K.Tewari, Narendra Singh Chandel, and Vidhu K.P. 2011. ‘Application of Response Surface Methodology and Central Composite Rotatable Design for Modeling and Optimization of a Stripper for Groundnut’. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Ejournal

International Conferences

• K.P. Kumar and D.N. Rao, “Convective heat transfer characteristics of sisal-water nanofluid”, 4th BSME-ASME International Conference, Dhaka, 403-409, December 27-29, (2008)


• K.P. Kumar and D. N. Rao, “Augmentation of Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient of the water with Nanofluid in a shell coil heat exchanger”, International conference on Innovation in composites for the new century, Proceedings of INCCOM-06, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, 35-38, December 12-14, (2007).


• K.P. Kumar and D.N. Rao, “Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Composites: A review”, International conference on Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Sethu Institute of Technology, Pullor, 665-681, August 9-11, (2007).


• K.P. Kumar, D.N. Rao and P.B.G.S.N. Murthy, “Fibre Reinceforced Composites”, International Conference, Indian Science Congress held at Annamalai University, 34, January 3-7, (2007).


• K.P. Kumar and D.N. Rao, “Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review”, International Conference, Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai, 61, August 9-11, (2007).


• Pavuluri M. V. Rao, “Impact response of stitched hybrid laminated composite plates”, International conference on emerging technologies and applications in engineering, January (2008).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Enhanced heat transfer through baffles in fluidized bed”, International Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications, Al Ain, UAE, January 3-6, (2006).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Effective Combustion of Sawdust in a Bubbling Fluidized Bed” 12th International Conference on Fluidization: New Horizons in Fluidization Engineering at Vancouver, B.C. (Canada), May 13-17, (2007).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Innovative Solar Cooking Vessel Design”, 5th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference and Exhibit (IECEC) at St. Louis, June 25-27, (2007).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Combustion of low grade fuels in Fluidized bed”, 18th International Symposium on Combustion Processes at Gliwice, Poland, September 2-5, (2003).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Combustion of Biomass Fuels in Fluidized Bed”, 11th International conference on Fluidization: Present and Future for Fluidization Engineering at Isle of Ischia, May 9-13, (2004).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Heat transfer Studies of Baffled Fluidized Bed”, International Mechanical Engineering Conference at Kuwait, December 5-8, (2004).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Combustion of Groundnut shells in Fluidized bed”, Nineteenth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management held at Philadelphia, PA, USA, March 21-24, (2004).


• K.V.N.S. Rao, “Augmentation of overall heat transfer coefficient of the water with nano fluids in a shell-coil heat exchanger”, International and INCCOM-6 conference on future trends in composite materials and processing held at IIT, Kanpur, December 12-14, (2007).


• V.M. Krishna, V. Dharma Rao, K.P. Kumar and B. Nageswara Rao, “Theoretical Analysis on Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer in Laminar Flow of a Pseudoplastic Fluid through a Pipe”, International conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering, SVNIT, SURAT, December, (2008).


• K.V.N. Srinivasa Rao, B.J.M. Rao, “Innovative Solar Cooking Vessel Design”, 5th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference and Exhibit, at St Louis, Missouri, June 25-27, (2007).


• K.V.N. Srinivasa Rao and B.J.M. Rao, “Optimization of ug Height for an Annular Cooking Vessel of a Box type Solar Cooker”, 19th National & 8th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, at JNTU, Hyderabad, India, January 3-5, (2008).


• T. Sunil Kumar, K. Aruna and J. Saibabu, “Development of a New Geneva Mechanism with improved kinamatic characteristics”, Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME), March 18-20, (2008).


• T. Sunil Kumar, M.M.M.Sarcar, “Modeling of elliptical gear using CAD” International conference and exhibition on total engineering, analysis & manufacturing technology, Indian Institute of science, Bangalore, Paper Number 60, September 22-24, (2008).


• T. Sunil Kumar, K.Hitesh, “Detection of Crack in Ti-Al Composite Material By Using Computer Simulation” International conference and exhibition on total engineering, analysis & manufacturing technology, Indian Institute of science, Bangalore, India, Paper Number 58, September 22-24, (2008).


• K. P. Kumar, V.M. Krishna and B. Nageswara Rao, “Theoretical Analysis on Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer in Laminar Flow of a Pseudoplastic Fluid through a Pipe”, International conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering, SVNIT, SURAT, December, (2008).


• Investigation on Safety, Accidents and Standards in Tractors and Machinery in India- VK Tewari, Ashish Kr.Shrivastava, Vidhu K.P. 2009-17th World Congress on Ergonomics (IEA2009), 9-14 August 2009, Beijing, China.


• A decision support system for ergonomics studies, Vidhu K.P., Shrivastava A.K and Tewari V.K-2009, HWWE, International Ergonomics Conference, Kolkata, 17-19 Dec, 2009.


• Status and constraints in retrofitting of ROPS on Indian agricultural wheeled tractors, Shrivastava A.K., K.P.Vidhu and Tewari V.K., 2009, HWWE, International Ergonomics Conference, Kolkata, 17-19 Dec, 2009.

National Conferences

• K.P. Kumar, D.N. Rao and P.B.G.S.N. Murthy, “Surface modifications of Natural Fibres: A Review” National Conference on composite materials, proceedings of 94th Indian Science Congress Annamalai Nagar, Chidamabaram, 1-12., January 3-7, (2007).


• P.B.G.S.N. Murphy, “Reorienting The Technical Education System To Meet The Future Technological Challenges” in the National conference on Restructuring Of Technical Education System For Better Efficiency And Effectiveness held at V.R.Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada, 18-21, December 5-6, (1997).


• M. Balaji, T. Sunil Kumar, P. V. Mohana Rao and V. V. Subba Rao, “Influence of Magnesium layers on the off-axis strength of Fiber Metal laminates, New Trends in Mechanical Sciences” NTMS-2010, May (2010).


• B. Nageswara Rao, B. Sudheer Premkumar and K. Vijayakumar Reddy, “Effect of Methyl esters of cotton seed oil as a fuel on performance of four stroke water cooled diesel engine”, AIM-2010, a National Conference at Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad, November 18-19, (2010).


• J. Saibabu J and V. Dharma Rao, “Heat and Mass Transfer Analysis during Condensation of Vapor – High Concentration Non-Condensable Gas Mixture in a pipe in Laminar Forced Convection”, 19th National & 8th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, JNTU, Hyderabad, Jan.3-5, (2008).


• J. Saibabu and V. Dharma Rao, “Influence of dissolved non-condensables on condensation heat transfer coefficient in Deaerator”, 19th National & 8th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, JNTU, Hyderabad, Jan.3-5, (2008).


• J. Saibabu and V. Dharma Rao, “Condensation of axially impinging vapours on bodies of revolution spinning about their axis of symmetry”, 19th National & 8th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, JNTU, Hyderabad, Jan.3-5, (2008).


• J. Saibabu and V. Dharma Rao, “Development of Mathematical model for non-standard elliptical gear drives”, National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (NCAME), V.R. Siddhardha Engineering College, Vijayawada, 11th January (2008).


• K. V. N. S. Rao, “Performance Analysis of IC Engines with Blends of Neem Oil and Petrodiesel”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering at Surat, June 4-5, (2007).


• K. V. N. S. Rao, “Pollution control and Strategies for Environmental Protection held at Institution of Engineers (India), Vijayawada”, Institution of Engineers (India), Nagpur, January 23rd, (1998).
• K. V. N. S. Rao, “Hydrodynamics of rice husk in fluidized bed”, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress held at organized by University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderbad., December 19-22, (2002).


• K. V. N. S. Rao, “Multi fuel capability of fluidized bed”, CFB Technology and revamping of boilers in India held at Bengal Engineering College, Howrah organized by Bengal Engineering College, Howrah, January 3-4, (2003).


• K. V. N. S. Rao, “Hydrodynamics of Baffled Fluidized Bed”, All India Seminar on Advances in Fluidization Engineering held at S.V. University College of Engineering, Tirupathi organized by Institution of Engineers (India), Tirupathi, February 26-27, (2004).


• K. V. N. S. Rao, “Performance Analysis of IC Engines with Blends of Neem Oil and Petrodiesel”, Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering conducted at Surat organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.NIT, Surat, Gujarat, June 4-5, (2007).


• K. V. N. S. Rao, “Optimization of lug height for an annular cooking vessel of a box type solar cooker”, 19th National & 8th ISHMT – ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference conducted at Hyderabad organized by JNT University, Hyderabad, January 3-5, (2008).


• T. Sunil Kumar, M. M. M. Sarcar and J. Saibabu,“Development of Mathematical model for non-standard elliptical gear drives”, National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (NCAME), January 11th,(2008).


• Agricultural accidents scenario of West Bengal. 2010, Tewari V.K., K.P.Vidhu and Shrivastava A.K, 44th Annual Convention & Symposium of ISAE, 28-30 Jan, 2010


• Mapping of vibration level in agricultural tractors, 2011, Vidhu K.P. and V.K. Tewari, 45th Annual Convention of ISAE, 17-19 Jan 2011