Chemical Engineering
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Nandha Engineering College was established in 2017, with a vision of academic excellence and a commitment to contributing to societal and industrial needs through research. Our goal is to provide students with a balance of intellectual and practical experiences that enable them to serve various societal needs, particularly in rural communities. We have vibrant students and young and dynamic faculty whose expertise spans a wide range of disciplines within the Chemical Science and Engineering stream. Our department fosters a healthy work culture that aims to equip students to become successful employees or entrepreneurs in their chosen fields.
Our students have actively participated in seminars, national and international conferences, and have won numerous Best Paper/Poster awards. Similarly, there has been a dramatic increase in industrial collaboration and consultancy, research projects, research publications, and faculty awards. Additionally, our alumni hold leadership positions across various fields. We firmly believe in our ability to succeed and nurture an attitude of self-reliance, confidence, commitment, and responsibility to the motherland that we serve.
VISION
To produce globally competent engineers in chemical engineering and allied disciplines to meet the growing needs of the society.
MISSION
To develop skilled and employable graduates to meet the challenges in emerging fields of Engineering and Technology.
To prepare the students for prosperous career in Engineering and Entrepreneurship by inculcating the leadership qualities with professional and ethical responsibilities for the benefit of the society.
To provide learner centric environment by imparting quality education to cater the needs of the society.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
The graduates of Chemical Engineering will be
PEO 1: Core Competency: A successful professional with core competency and inter-disciplinary skills to satisfy the Industrial needs.
PEO 2: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Capable of identifying technological requirements for the society and providing innovative ideas for real time problems.
PEO 3: Ethics, Human values and Life-long learning: Able to demonstrate ethical practices and managerial skills through continuous learning.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
PO 1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO 2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO 3: Design / development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety and the cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
PO 4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO 5: Modern tool usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO 6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO 7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge and need for the sustainable development.
PO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO 9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO 10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation and make effective presentations and give and receive clear instructions.
PO 11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO 12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
The students of Chemical Engineering will be able to
PSO 1: Identify, formulate and analyze the problems of chemical engineering systems and product development.
PSO 2: Implement appropriate engineering tools for modeling, simulation, analysis and optimization of chemical processes.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
- B.Tech. – Chemical Engineering – 4 years
Syllabus
R22 – Chemical Engineering Curriculam & Syllabus – 2024 batch onwards
R22 BTech – Chemical Engineering curriculum & Syllabus (2022 – 2026, 2023 – 2027 batches)
| S.No | Staff Name | Designation | Qualification |
| 1 | Dr.Shanmugam P | Prof & Head | B.Tech., M.Sc.(Engg), PhD. |
| 2 | Dr.Revathi D | Associate Professor | B.E., M.Tech.,PhD |
| 3 | Mr.Rajasekaran K | Assistant Professor | M.Tech |
| 4 | Mr.Vinoth Kumar B | Assistant Professor | M.Tech |
| 5 | Mr.Sathish T | Assistant Professor | M.Tech |
| 6 | Mr.Jawahar M C | Assistant Professor | M.Tech |
| 7 | Ms. Manju Sri A | Assistant Professor | M.Tech |
| 8 | Ms.Geetha M | Assistant Professor | M.Tech |
| 9 | Mr.Boobalan V | Assistant Professor | M.Tech |
Department Library
The Department is equipped with an excellent library catering the needs of UG students and faculties of Chemical Engineering Department. The department library is well stocked with around 104 books and 3 Journals.
| Department Library Details | |
| Books | 158 Nos. |
| Journals | 3 Nos |
BOARD OF STUDIES
Department Major Recruiters:
- Our Institute Campus – Corporate Cell (CCC) has better relationship with the following Recruiters (MNC’s)
- These Corporate Companies are frequently visiting and recruiting our students, due to our Nandha Educational Institutions branded Alumni who are performing well and contributing the excellent service towards the growth of the Organization.
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| Essar Oil Refinery – Gujarat | Indian Oil Tanking – Mumbai | Biocon – Bangalore | SPIC – Tuticorin |
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CPCL – Chennai | Manali Petrochemical LTD – Chennai | Tamilnadu Petro products- Chennai | Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd- Ranipet |
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Cetex Petrochemicals – Chennai | Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. | Sun Pharmaceuticals | Orchid Pharma Ltd – Chennai |
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Chettinad Cements – Karur | TANFAC Industries Ltd – Cuddalore | Murgappa Groups | DCW- Sahupuram |
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Solara Active Pharma – Chennai | BGR Energy – Chennai | Asian Paints- Cuddalore | Saint Gobain- Glass |
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Tagros – Cuddalore | Chemplast Sanmar – Mettur | Schlumberger- | Transocean- Drilling Industry |
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W t t Technology Services India Pvt Ltd – Tirupur | Thermax Ltd – Chennai | CHEMFAB ALKALIS LTD – Puducherry | PPG Asian Paints Pvt Ltd – Chennai |
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INDIA GCI RESITOP Pvt Ltd – Chennai | Perundurai Common Effluent Treatment plant | Stellence pharmscience pvt ltd – Bengaluru | Indo Shell Cast Pvt Ltd – Coimbatore |
2020 – 2021 Passed Out Chemical Engineering Students Placed Count Industry Wise:
S.No. | Industry Name | Students Count |
1 | Focus Edumatics | 2 |
2 | SPIC – Tuticorin | 1 |
3 | India GCI Resitop Pvt Ltd- Chennai | 9 |
4 | PPG – Asian Paints – Chennai | 7 |
5 | Optimis Al Sdn Bhd -Malaysia | 1 |
6 | Biocon – Bengaluru | 8 |
7 | Stellance PharmScience- Bengaluru | 3 |
8 | Tagros Chemicals India Ltd – Cuddalore | 9 |
9 | Anjan Drug Pvt Ltd – Chennai | 1 |
10 | Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited | 3 |
11 | Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd – Chennai | 2 |
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
S.No | Professional societies/chapters | Logo |
1 | Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) |  |
Students Association
Students are involved in various activities by constituting department level students’ association. Students will organize events in consultation with the faculty in charge. A flow chart showing the constitution of Students Association is shown below.
Number of Events Organized by Professional Societies / Chapter
| S.No | Name of the Professional Society | 2023 – 2024 | 2022 – 2023 | 2021 – 2022 |
| 1 | IIChE | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | Chemical Engineering Association | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Number of Number of Events Organized by Professional Societies / Chapter
Professional Activities for the Academic Year 2023-2024
S.No | Name of the Seminar/ Workshop/Conference | Resource person | Date(s) | No. of Participants |
1 | Workshop on AUTOCAD for Process Engineers | Mr.K.Kamalahasan | 27.07.2023 | 44 |
2 | Guest Lecture on Role of Chemical Engineers in Process Design | Mr.N.Manivannan | 27.09.2023 | 171 |
3 | Webinar on Industrial Safety | Dr.N.Balasubramanian | 22.02.2024 | 80 |
4 | Guest Lecture on Intellectual Property Innovations for Safeguarding Tomorrows Technologies Today | Mr.P.Krishnagandhi | 07.06.2024 | 44 |
5 | Webinar on Innovation in Gas Processing & Future | Er.Abbas Ali Basha | 14.06.2024 | 40 |
Association Activities for the Academic Year 2023-2024
S.No | Name of the Seminar/ Workshop/Conference | Resource person | Date(s) | No. of Participants |
1 | Post Independance day Celebration on Chase the Freedom | Dr.N.Rengarajan Erode | 11.08.2023 | 16 |
2 | Synectics 2024 | Dr.N.Subaramanian Nandha Engineering College(Autonomous) Erode | 25.03.2024 & 26.03.2024 | 99 |
3 | Valedictory Function | Mr.Senthilvelavan Dorai | 04.07.2024 | 40 |
Professional Activities for the Academic Year 2022-2023
| S.No | Name of the Seminar/ Workshop/Conference | Resource person | Date(s) | No. of Participants |
| 1 | Guest lecture on Energy Storage Solutions for Intelligent future | Dr. D Kalpana Principal Scientist, CECRI Madras unit | 22-09-2022 | 155 |
| 2 | Workshop on Simulation and Optimization of Cross-Country Pipeline | Mr. K. Kamalahasan Director, Fermion Energy & Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd Coimbatore | 05.11.2022 & 06.11.2022 | 45 |
| 3 | Workshop on Chemical Process Analysis and optimization using DWSIM | Mr. K. Kamalahasan, Director Fermion Energy & Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd Coimbatore | 19.11.2022 & 20.11.2022 | 39 |
| 4 | Guest Lecture on Energy Conservation Solution for future Generation | 1)Prof. R. Jayavel | 14.12.2022 | 141 |
| 5 | Webinar on Safety in Oil & Gas Industries | Dr. N.Venkataraman Principal Consultant Fides Global Pvt. Ltd. Singapore | 23.02.2023 | 150 |
| 6 | Guest lecture on Applications of unit operations in Cement Industry | Mr. K.Karthik Deputy Manager Chettinad Cements Corporation Ltd. Karur | 14.03.2023 | 52 |
| 7 | An Overview of Hydro treating in Petroleum Refineries (ARDS) | Mr.Renugopal Senior Operator, KNPC – MAB Refinery, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Kuwait | 18.09.2021 | 148 |
| 8 | Python for Chemical Engineers – Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Design | Ms. Preethi Mohan – Data Scientist, Optimis AlSdn Bhd – Malayasia & Ms. S. Kowsalya – Process Engineer, Optimis AlSdn Bhd – Malayasia | 27.09.2021 | 145 |
Association Activities for the Academic Year 2022-2023
S.No | Name of the Seminar/ Workshop/Conference | Resource person | Date(s) | No. of Participants |
1 | Guest lecture on Importance of Engineers in Future Generation | Dr.N.Rengarajan | 15.09.2022 | 155 |
2 | Synectics 2022 | Dr.N.Subaramanian | 23.11.2022, 24.11.2022 | 143 |
3 | Mathematics Day’2022 – QUIZ | Dr.N.Rengarajan | 22.12.2022 | 40 |
4 | Seminar on Importance of Water Conservation | Dr.N.Rengarajan | 22.03.2023 | 54 |
Professional Activities for the Academic Year 2021-2022
S.No | Name of the Seminar/ Workshop/Conference | Resource person | Date(s) | No. of Participants |
1 | Opportunities in Digital Chemical Processing Industries. | Mr.L. Raghuraman | 24.12.2021 | 147 |
2 | Higher Education Opportunities for Chemical Engineers | Mr.Thiagarajan Thirunavavukkarasu | 21.12.2021 | 65 |
3 | Workshop on Process Instrumentation and Control | Dr.A.Murugesan | 10.12.2021 & 11.12.2021 | 20 |
Association Activities for the Academic Year 2021-2022
S.No | Name of the Seminar/ Workshop/Conference | Resource person | Date(s) | No. of Participants |
1 | Tips to Crack GATE/TECHNICAL Exam for Chemical Engineers. | Mr.M.Ismail Shahib Head / ED – TECH – Coimbatore | 24.11.2021 | 60 |
2 | CHEMOLEON – 22 | Dr.N.Rengarajan | 20.05.2022 | 165 |
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Faculty Members of the Chemical Engineering Department are the members of:
- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE)
- International Association of Engineers(IAENG)
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LAB FACILITIES
Specific Department Laboratories
Dr.C.N.R.Rao Chemical Analysis Laboratory
Instruments and facilities available in this laboratory nurture the students with a practical knowledge of Inorganic, Organic, Physical Chemistry, and Petroleum products testing. This laboratory is intended to facilitate research for students and scholars in tackling crucial topics related to environmental sustainability. This laboratory helps the students in designing and implementing environmentally friendly chemical processes, as well as instils the use of green technologies to promote the development of sustainable systems.
Instruments in Chemical Analysis Laboratory:
Cleveland Open Cup Apparatus, Pensky Martens Closed Cup Apparatus, Cloud and Pour Point Apparatus, Saybolt Viscometer, Redwood Viscometer, Digital Rotational Viscometer, Kinematic Viscometer, ABBE Refractometer, Kjeldahl Apparatus, Orsat Apparatus, Bomb Calorimeter, Flame photometer, COD Apparatus, Melting/ Boiling Point Apparatus, Aniline Point Apparatus, Conductivity meter, Nephelometer, Polarimeter, UV- Vis Spectrophotometer, Hot Air Oven, Muffle Furnace, etc.
Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory
Chemical reactors are the heart of most chemical engineering unit operations. In this laboratory, experiments focusing on different ideal reactor types have been set up. Some of experiments in the Lab: CSTR, Coiled Tube PFR, RTD in packed bed, Straight tube PFR, Isothermal CSTR, RTD in CSTR, CSTR + PFR, CSTR cascade and Semi-batch reactor
Heat Transfer Laboratory
Heat Transfer laboratory provides fundamental and industrial knowledge about modes of heat transfer like conduction, convection and radiation, and their application. The objective of this laboratory is to provide the students a good environment to understand concepts and applications of heat transfer in the field of Engineering. Performance and heat transfer calculations for extended surfaces, heat transfer coefficient calculations in free and forced convection systems, radiation heat transfer calculations, two phase flow heat transfer and Critical heat flux analysis taught in the lab.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
The Fluid Mechanics Laboratory is a facility using the tools for the study of fluid flow phenomena. The Laboratory is in the department of Chemical Engineering. All experimental setups are devised as bench system i.e. an individual setup works as a complete unit of fluid input in system as well as storage of fluid.
Process Simulation and Modeling Laboratory
The Process Modeling and Simulation Laboratory offers cutting-edge simulation tools and high-performance computing for precise process optimization. Engage in hands-on learning with advanced software and real-time data integration. Benefit from expert guidance and tailored solutions for both academic and industrial applications. Conduct innovative research focused on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. Explore diverse opportunities for practical experience and collaboration in chemical engineering
Mass Transfer Laboratory
The Mass Transfer operations Laboratory deals with experimental study of separations and mass transfer. Laboratory experiments are so planned that basic fundamental mass transfer like diffusion through gas, diffusion through liquid, humidification etc. and basic stage wise separation operations like distillation in packed as well as plate column, absorption in packed and plate column, extraction, leaching can be covered for required semester.
Mechanical Operation Laboratory
The mechanical operation laboratory provides first-hand experience in the application of mechanical operations to chemical engineering. The laboratory is equipped with several pieces of equipment, including Cyclone separator, Ball Mill, Jaw-crusher, Elutriator, Plate and frame filter press, and a variety of other pieces of machinery.
Process Dynamic and Control Laboratory
Process Dynamic and Control Laboratory provides the basic knowledge of instruments such as Level measuring, Temperature measuring, flow measuring instruments etc. In this lab, the students also become familiar with the various controllers such as PID controller which is widely used in the Chemical Industry.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
S. No | Name of the Company | Date of MoU Signed |
1 | Shakthi Knitting Mills – Perundurai | 01.11.2021 |
2 | Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) – Perundurai | 01.11.2021 |
3 | SIM Infosystems Private Ltd., Chennai-600 041 | 01.11.2021 |
4 | Fermion Energy & Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore-641042 | 01.11.2021 |
5 | Prime Industries (Waste tyre pyrolysis Unit), SIPCOT, Perundurai-638052 | 01.11.2021 |
Patent
S.No. | Application Number | Name of the faculty | Title of the Patent | Status | Published / Grant date |
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202041050652A | 1. Mr. T. Sathish 2. Dr. P. Shanmugam 3. Dr.N.Subramanian 4. Mr. G. Mohankumar 5. Dr.N . Ramesh 6. Mr. S. Gunasekar 7. Mr. E. Dinesh 8. Mr. C. Nandagopal 9. Dr. A. Murugesan | A Method for Removing Chromium from Tan Liquor using Low Cost Precipitating Agents | Published | 27.11.2020 |
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Docket No.: 109344 | 1. Dr.N.Subramanian 2. Mr. K. Rajasekaran 3. Mr. M C Jawahar 4. Mr. A. Vishnu 5. Ms. R. Subasini 6. Mr. V. Santhoshkumar 7. Mr. P.Gnanavel 8. Mr. A. R.Sugieshivashanmugam | Formulation of Biodegradable Sanitary napkins using corn husk and banana trunk fiber | Patent – Provisional Applied | 12.10.2023 |
Funded Project / Seminar
Sl. No | Name | Project Title | Funding agency name | Amount (Rs.) |
1 | Mr. K. Rajasekaran | Formulation of Ecofriendly Detergent powder from rice husk ash | TNSCST-SPS Lr.No..TNSCST/SPS/2021-2022 dated 11.03.2022 | 7500/- |
2 | Mr. G. Mohan kumar Dr. M. Vijayalakshmi | Green Chemistry and its relevance to Society | TNSCST/PFA/SSW/VR/48/2019-20/9140 dated 04.10.2019 | 15000/- |
VIRTUAL LAB
Our department Faculty Pooja Nandakumar N developed five virtual lab experiments for the Process Modelling and Simulation Lab in association with PALS,
Shell and tube heat exchanger – Link: http://123.255.251.250:8091/cevlab/ex1/
Evaporator, Link: http://123.255.251.250:8091/cevlab/ex2/
Double pipe heat exchanger, Link: http://123.255.251.250:8091/cevlab/ex3/
Absorption column, Link: http://123.255.251.250:8091/cevlab/ex4/
Flash Separator, Link: http://123.255.251.250:8091/cevlab/ex5/
Publication
S.No. | Author Name | Name of The Journal | National/ International Journal | Paper Title | Publication Details |
1 | G.Mohankumar S.Sathian P.Akilamudhan A. Murugesan | European Chemical Bulletin | International | Magnetically Adsorption of Copper Removal from Industrial waste water using Nano-composites | Vol.12, No.10, pp.5247- 5263, August 2023 |
2 | G.Mohankumar S.Sathian P.Akilamudhan A. Murugesan | Indian Journal of Environmental Protection | National | An Ecological Problem of Heavy Metal Removal by using Green Synthesized Magnetically Recovery Fe3O4 @ZnO Nano-composites | Vol.43, No.6, pp.483- 492, June 2023 |
3 | S.Pandiarajan S.Venkatesan | Journal of the Indian Chemical Society |
National | Removal of 2,4- dichlorophenol using ionic liquid [BMIM]+[PF6]– encapsulated PVDF membrane | Vol.100, No.1, pp.1-7,January 2023 |
4 | A.R.Sivakumar R.Baskaran B.Gurukarthick Babu A.Murugesan | Fullerenes, Nano tubes and carbon nanostructures |
International | Synergistic effect of Fast extrusion furnace (FEF) black on viscosity and Rheological properties of ethylene propylene diene monomer vulcanizate | Vol.31, No.2, pp.168- 175, January 2023 |
5 | A.Murugesan K.Rajasekaran M.Ramamoorthy Vishal Johnson | Journal of Polymer and Composites |
International | Influence of FEF(N550) Carbon black on Rheological and Physico- mechanical Properties of SBR Vulcanizate for Tyre Application | Vol.10, No.3, pp.48-58, January 2023 |
6 | A.Murugesan K.Balamurugan V.Gowthaman R.Mohammed shabeer R.Abishek | Journal of Manufacturing Engineering |
International | Investigation on Production of Edible oil from Rice husk | Vol.17, No.4, pp.153- 159, December 2022 |
7 | N. Subramanian B. Vinothkumar M. Geetha | International Journal of Mechanical Engineering | International | Biodegradable plastic from mixed starch | Vol. 6 No. 3, pp.1009-1018, October 2021 |
8 | N.Subramanian M.C. Jawahar M. Geetha | International Journal of Mechanical Engineering | International | Recovery and reuse of spent caustic soda from the mercerizing section of textile unit | Vol. 6 No. 3, pp.1019-1026, October 2021 |
9 | K. Dekeba Tafa S.Venkatesa Prabhu N. Subramanian | International Journal of Food Properties | International | Rheological and Thermal Properties of honey produced in Algeria and Ethiopia: a review | Vol.24, No.1,pp. 1117-1131, July 2021 |
10 | A.Murugesan K.Rajasekaran R. Anbarasan R.Saravanan | International Journal of Mechanical Engineering |
International | Mathematical Approach of Functional ANOVA Method to the study of triblock copolymer of Poly(Crystal violet) drug release Mechanism | Vol. 6, No. 3,pp.989-1002, October 2021 |
11 | A.Murugesan K.Rajasekaran R. Anbarasan A. Fasil | Journal of Modern Chemistry and Chemical Technology | International | Investigation on synergistic effect of Carbon Block on Flow properties of EPDM composite | Vol.12, No. 3, 2021 |
12 | M.S.Manojkumar S. Venkatesan S. Pandiarajan | Journal of Ovonic Research | International | Morphological, optical and structural properties of pure, zinc and magnesium doped TiO2 nano particles for solar cell devices | Vol.18, No. 1, pp.29-35, February 2022 |
13 | Dr. A.Murugesan G. Mohankumar K. Rajasekaran T. Poornima | Journal of Advance Research in Dynamical & Control Systems |
International | Synergistic effect of Cellulose short fibre/ carbon black on Rheological and Physico mechanical properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber Composite | Vol. 11,No.5, pp. 652- 662, June 2019 |
14 | A. Sathisaravanan S. Periasamy S.Pandian H.Choksi | Journal of Waste Management | International
| Conversion of a low value industrial waste into Biodiesel using a catalyst derived from brewery waste: An activation and deactivation kinetic study | Vol. 100, pp. 318-326, October 2019 |