Publications & Patents

Harshavardhan Babu Namburi, Aashish Goyal, Tukaram Suryawanshi, Mothivel 
Process innovation in the chemical, food, pharma and consumer good industries has become increasingly dependent on modeling. High fidelity computational models are being regularly used to evaluate novel process concepts and designs. 

Lars Hovda; Dan Mueller; Amal Phadke; Harald Nevoey; Praveen Gonuguntla
Paper presented at the IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition, Galveston, Texas, USA, March 2024.
Paper Number: SPE-217690-MS

Authors: C. A. Malbrel; R. Kale; J. Agarwal; K. Gohari
Paper presented at the SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, February 2024.
Paper Number: SPE-217843-MS

L Hovda, JC Stevens, D Mueller, A Phadke, P Gonuguntla 

Authors: Srinu Nagireddi, Jatin R. Agarwal, Damodaran Vedapuri

This Review provides an in-depth overview of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies and their potential in global decarbonization efforts. This publication is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0
Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society

Lars HOVDADan MuellerJames C. StevensAmal PHADKEPraveen GONUGUNTLA
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Rick WATTSStein HAAVARDSTEINLars HOVDAJames C. StevensDan MuellerBrett BORLANDAmal PHADKEPraveen GONUGUNTLA
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Lars HOVDADan MuellerJames C. StevensAmal PHADKEPraveen GONUGUNTLA
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Rick WATTSStein HAAVARDSTEINLars HOVDAJames C. StevensDan MuellerBrett BORLANDAmal PHADKEPraveen GONUGUNTLA
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Amal C. Phadke; Lars Hovda; Praveen Gonuguntla
Paper presented at the SNAME 28th Offshore Symposium, Houston, Texas, March 2023.
Paper Number: SNAME-TOS-2023-014

P Dongaonkar, MM Boopathy, G Kasat, D Vedapuri, V Ranade, K Madane

Prerak Dongaonkar1, Mothivel Mummudi Boopathy, Gopal Kasat, Damodaran Vedapuri, Vivek Ranade and Ketan Madane
Enhancing resource efficiency and decarbonisation are global priorities of the manufacturing sector. There is a significant excitement about digitalisation, Industry 4.0 and their impact on manufacturing in process industries.

R Watts, S Haavardstein, L Hovda, JC Stevens, D Mueller, B Borland, ... 
US Patent 11,136,862 

Alfred Berchielli1, Ismail Anifowoshe2, Sandra Conway3, Pankaj Doshi4, Naomi Hodgins3, Reza Kamyar2, Peiyuan Liu5, Bruce C. MacDonald1, Zilong Wang2, Gopal Kasat6, Mothivel Mummudi Boopathy6, Parth Sinha6 and Andreas Altmeyer7
In the current study, a coupled CFD-DEM model is developed to understand the impacts of coater hardware and process parameters on the inter-tablet coating variability in an L.B. Bohle tablet coater.

Eric Murphy¹, Kushal Sinha¹, Mothivel Mummudi Boopathy², Rahul Bharadwaj³, Viraj Vilas Belekar⁴, Shankar Subramaniam⁴ and Nandkishor (Nandu) Nere⁵

^{In this work, we present several computational approaches to investigate the physics present in the spatially varying local environments within AFDs, such as the heat transfer, gas-liquid phase change, mixing, agglomeration and attrition.}

Mothivel Mummudi Boopathy, James Brigman
Tools for data collection and analysis on a massive scale have been driving force in development of Big Data analytics in many fields. Data-driven approaches such as data-mining, multivariate analysis, machine learning etc. allow for robust models and are aided by fast parallel computational tools such as Hadoop and Spark.

Mothivel Mummudi Boopathy, Gopal Kasat, Murtja Khan
Computational models have become an integral part of the modern chemical engineer's toolkit. Such models are very powerful in representing and simulating the fundamental physics of a given process. 

S Ramaswamy, MM Boopathy 

R. Venkatesan; R. Tanti; V. Subramani; D. Vedapuri; E. Akparu; K. Johnson
Paper presented at the 11th North American Conference on Multiphase Production Technology, Banff, Canada, June 2018.
Paper Number: BHR-2018-169

Hariprasad J. Subramani; Krishnaraj Sambath; Lee D. Rhyne; Pankaj Nadge; Damodaran Vedapuri
Paper presented at the Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, May 2017.
Paper Number: OTC-27900-MS

Hariprasad J. Subramani; Lee D. Rhyne; Damodaran Vedapuri
Paper presented at the Offshore Technology Conference-Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2014.
Paper Number: OTC-24944-MS

DC Bookbinder, BL Harper, MB Mummudi-Boopathy, P Tandon 

Hariprasad J. Subramani; Lee D. Rhyne; Praveen Kumar Gonuguntla; Vikramraja J. Subramani; Damodaran Vedapuri
Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016.
Paper Number: SPE-181271-MS

D. Vedapuri
Paper presented at the 9th North American Conference on Multiphase Technology, Banff, Canada, June 2014.
Paper Number: BHR-2014-D2
Published: June 11 2014

Praveen G. Kumar; Byron R.J. Smith; Damodaran Vedapuri; Hariprasad J. Subramani; Lee D. Rhyne
Paper presented at the CORROSION 2014, San Antonio, Texas, USA, March 2014.
Paper Number: NACE-2014-3964

Praveen Kumar, Amarvir Chilka and Damodaran Vedapuri
Efficient operations of Refinery processes rely on optimal flow distribution, fluid mixing and phase separation. Poor flow, mixing or separation bottlenecks a process, reduces its efficiency and can result in frequent shut downs for maintenance. 

Description:

The HR Intern will support the Human Resources team in key functions including recruitment, employee engagement, and coordination of HR events. This role provides hands-on exposure to essential HR operations and offers an opportunity to work closely with various business teams.

Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment Support

• Assist in sourcing candidates through job portals, social media, and internal databases.
• Screen resumes and conducts initial telephonic interviews
• Coordinate interview schedules with candidates and interviewers.
• Follow up with the shortlisted candidates and support in documentation.
• Maintain candidate tracking sheets and recruitment dashboards. 

2.  Employee Engagement & HR Events

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of employee engagement activities. 
• Assist in organizing HR events such as team-building sessions, celebrations, festive events, any other events etc
• Prepare communication, posters, and announcements for engagement activities. 
• Collect feedback from employees and document participation metrics. 

3.  HR Operations Support

• Assist in maintaining employee records and HR documentation. 
• Provide support in onboarding activities (welcome mail, induction coordination, etc).
• Help in preparing HR reports, presentations, and dashboards whenever required.
• Any other HR-related tasks assigned by the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.

Work Mode and Timings

• Work from Office (WFO) only.
• Total working hours: 9 hours per day, including 1-hour break.
• 5-day working schedule (Monday to Friday).
• May be required to work on Saturdays if needed.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in core HR functions.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.
• Exposure to end-to-end recruitment, HR events planning and execution and HR Operations.
• Certificate of Internship upon successful completion.

Duration: 6 Months

**Note
This is an internship role only.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities are subject to change based on organizational needs and the evolution of the role.

Description:

• Responsible for design and maintenance of large-scale experimental set up in high pressure, high temperature environment
• Proactively planning and execution of experiments according to proper guidelines
• Experienced with conducting fluid flow experiments (Pump, Compressor, Mixing, Filtration )
• Perform design and feasibility calculations for test loops
• Co-ordinate with different vendors, subcontractors to supervise the construction of the test facilities
• Prepare PFD, P&ID for the test loops
• Discuss the test objectives with client and evolve an experimental plan/strategy
• Perform experiments as per the guidance of the project owner and producing quality and reliable data
• Record and maintain experimental log sheets and utility data sheets
• Timely reporting of deliverables, maintaining honesty and confidentiality of client data
• Perform experiments using sophisticated measurement techniques such as High-Speed Photography, Ultrasound Velocity Profiles, Wire Mesh Sensor, etc
• Assist in development of instrumentation techniques such as Conductivity Probes, Isokinetic Probes,
• Pro-active troubleshooting of small issues on the
• Keeping track of day-to-day inventory required and raising early flags
• Effectively utilizing monthly loop expenses, stock management to ensure smooth loop running
• Regularly calibrating all instruments on the loop and maintaining a data base
• Communicate and present the updates on the work status
• Follow safety norms while operating/monitoring experimental loop and utilities

Desired Skills:

• Proven project execution and delivery skills
• Good experimental and hands-on laboratory background
• Data analysis, interpretation, report writing, presentation skills
• Expertise in using Microsoft office and equivalent software like image processing, AutoCAD
• Data acquisition systems and Data acquisition software like LabVIEW
• Preferably Conversant with scripts like MATLAB, Python, VB
• Strong communication (verbal and written), attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team comprising post-graduates, contract workers

Education and Experience:

• E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Diploma background are also eligible) with an understanding of basic machine design, fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, experimental capabilities, equipment troubleshooting, instrument operation, computer proficiency, manufacturing (drilling/welding) expertise with 1 to 3 years’ experience.

Remuneration:

• Compensation as per industry standards
• Benefits would be detailed in the final offer

**Note:

• Candidate should be ready to stay in Shirwal as the position is required to work from Shirwal Office. 
• Candidate should be ready for a 3-year commitment.

Description:

We are seeking an experienced combustion CFD engineer with strong skills in industrial furnace and Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) modeling to join our CFD consulting team. The candidate will be responsible for combustion simulations, model development, and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform CFD simulations of combustion processes in furnaces and SMRs using commercial CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, etc.
• Develop and validate combustion models, including reaction kinetics, flame stability, heat transfer, and emissions predictions.
• Analyze and optimize burner design, furnace operation, and reformer performance for improved efficiency and reduced emissions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including process engineers, experimentalists, and clients.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings effectively.

Contribute to the advancement of combustion CFD methodologies and best practices within the company.

Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline with experience in combustion modeling.
• Strong background in CFD combustion simulations and industrial furnace/SMR processes.
• Proficiency with commercial CFD software and combustion modeling modules.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet client deadlines in a consulting environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and attractive career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to exciting industrial combustion and energy projects.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment promoting continuous learning.
  
  

• M.Tech: 2 to 4 Years Experience
• Ph.D: Fresher

Description:

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Engineer to design, operate, and maintain large-scale experimental test facilities. The role involves hands-on experimental work, coordination with vendors, instrumentation development, and data analysis to support cutting-edge fluid flow and process engineering studies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design and maintenance of large-scale experimental setup
• Perform design and feasibility calculations for test loops
• Co-ordinate with different vendors, subcontractors to supervise the construction of the test facilities
• Prepare PFD, P&ID for the test loops
• Discuss the test objectives with client and evolve an experimental plan/strategy
• Perform experiments using sophisticated measurement techniques such as High- Speed Photography, Ultrasound Velocity Profiles, Wire Mesh Sensor, etc
• Assist in development of instrumentation techniques such as Conductivity Probes, Isokinetic Probes, etc.
• Perform test as per the guidance of the facility manager
• Record and maintain experimental and utility data sheets
• Timely completion of experiments
• Trouble shooting and fixing of small issues on the loop
• Keeping track of day-to-day inventory required and raising early flags
• Effectively utilizing monthly loop expenses to ensure smooth loop running 
• Regularly calibrating all instruments on the loop and maintaining a data base
• Be active in planning and scheduling experiments along with facility manager
• Timely reporting of deliverable to client
• Communicate and present the updates on the work status
• Data QA/QC at first level  Data pre processing
• Experimental raw and pre-processed data management
• Follow safety norms while operating/monitoring experimental loop and utilities

Desired Skills:

• Proven project execution and delivery skills
• Experienced with conducting fluid flow experiments
• Good experimental / laboratory background
• Expertise in using Microsoft office or equivalent software
• Data acquisition systems and Data acquisition software like Labview,
• Preferably Conversant with scripts like Matlab, Python, VB
• Data processing skill is an additional advantage
• Communication and presentation skills

Education and Experience:
Masters in Mechanical engineering with an understanding of basic experimental knowledge, Basic fluid flow, heat and mass transfer understanding with 0 to 3 years’ experience.

Location:  Shirwal, Dist.- Satara 

• Candidate should be ready to stay in Shirwal as the position is required to work from Shirwal Office.
• Candidate should be ready for a 2-year commitment.

Description:

Interaction with customers and handling objections throughout the execution stage is a key part of this role. You will report to the CFD Team Project Manager and collaborate closely with our talented team.We are hiring! If you have a passion for engineering and technology and are eager to contribute to innovative projects, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Tridiagonal Solutions and be part of a team that drives excellence and delivers top-notch solutions to our clients.

Essential Duties and Key Competencies: 

• Deliver on combustion modeling projects using computational fluid dynamic-based formulations, from geometry preparation to simulation, post-processing, and report preparation.
• Use state-of-the-art commercial tools like Ansys-FLUENT and STAR-CCM+ for project delivery.
• Develop a strategy for combustion models and add complexity in a stage-wise manner, interpreting results for combustion systems and analyzing data.
• Ensure project success by delivering quality output in a timely manner, with the ability to work long hours as needed.
• Ensure correctness of simulations to avoid exceeding delivery timelines or planned hardware and software resources.
• Work with team members on geometry or mesh preparation, providing clear instructions as part of team efforts.
• Track and manage project progress in terms of deliverables and provide regular updates to the team manager.
• Take overall responsibility for customer engagement and attend all project meetings to ensure smooth delivery and customer success.
• Be open to working on non-combustion projects as per company requirements.
• Develop best practices for combustion simulations, including meshing practices, choice of turbulence model, initialization, schemes, and convergence strategies.
• Focus on advanced models such as LES and use of actual species with multiple levels of reactions, keeping track of new developments in commercial tools.
• Understand the integration with other tools and lower-order models to develop faster models and generate quick understanding of the system.
• Plan resources and write proposals for different combustion modeling problems.
• Guide and coach team members, scheduling calls with clients to ensure smooth communication.
• Define and solve CFD problems in the combustion space, with technical soundness in heat transfer, mass transfer, and reactions.

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Master’s (with four to eight years of experience) or PhD (with four year of experience) from Chemical/Mechanical or Aerospace engineering discipline from reputed Institute.
• Experience in performing CFD based combustion analysis is required. Experience with gas fired burners, pre heaters, boilers is preferred.

Location: Pune

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated intern with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering to join our team for a period of six months. The primary focus of this position will be to explore and validate SIMCENTER 3D, a state-of-the-art simulation software suite developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of engineers to validate the software, develop test cases, and create marketing material.  

Essential Duties and Key Competencies: 

• Explore and validate the capabilities of Simcenter 3D software & FEMAP software. 
• Develop test cases to evaluate the software's performance and accuracy 
• Create tutorials/marketing material to demonstrate the software's features and functionality 
• Work closely with our team of engineers to identify areas for improvement  
• Communicate progress and findings to the team leader 

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Graduation: B. E / B.Tech (Mechanical)
• Post Graduation: M. Tech (Mechanical)  
• Fresher with a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering 

Location: Pune

Duration: 6 Months - 1 year