A. Aravind Kumar

• Current Publications:

1. Ajay Sharma, A. Aravind Kumar, Bikash Mohanty, Ashish N. Sawarkar, Critical insights into pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis of poplar and eucalyptus wood sawdust: Physico-chemical characterization, kinetic triplets, reaction mechanism, and thermodynamic analysis, Renewable Energy Vol. 210(2023), pp.321-334. ELSEVIER (IF: 8.634; Q1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.04.066.
2. Pushpendra K Vishwakarma, Saumitra Mishra; Kirti Bushan Mishra; A. Aravind kumar, The effect of fuel rotation on different characteristics of fire whirls – An experimental analysis, Fire Technology, Springer (IF: 3.605; Q1).https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-023-01418-3.
   
3. Ajay Sharma, A. Aravind Kumar, Bikash Mohanty, Shabina Khanamd, Synthesis, characterization and thermo-kinetic analysis of sawdust biochar for adsorbent and combustion drives, Bioresource Technology Reports, ELSEVIER (IF:4.82; Q1), 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101485.
4. Siddharth Singh, Mickey Mecon Dalbehera, A Aravind Kumar, Soumitra Maiti, Nagesh Babu Balam, Ravindra Singh Bisht, Soraj Kumar Panigrahi., Elevated temperature and performance behaviour of rice straw as waste bio-mass based foamed gypsum hollow blocks, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 69 (2023) 106220, ELSEVIER (IF 7.144). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106220.
5. Rakesh Kumar. S, Aravind Kumar. A, Bhawana, Foot–operated water spout–A need of corona pandemic time, Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences (IJEMS), Vol.29(2021), pp.658-667. (IF:0.881). https://doi.org/10.56042/ijems.v29i5.51757.
6. Aravind Kumar. A, Rajiv Kumar, Ansari A. A and Rakesh Kumar, Experimental and numerical simulation studies of liquefied petroleum gas fire in a full–scale compartment, Process Safety progress, AICHE, Wiley (IF:1.334), 2021. https://doi.org/10.1002/prs.12292
7. Aravind Kumar. A, Rajiv Kumar, Ansari A. A and Rakesh Kumar, Non-isothermal Degradation Analysis of Plywood and Determination of Kinetic Parameters Using Coats–Redfern Method, Journal of Institution of Engineers India Series: E, Springer(IF:0.976), Vol.102, 2021, pp.249-255. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40034-021-00215-3
8. Aravind Kumar. A, Rajiv Kumar and Ansari A. A, Room Corner Fire Growth Studies of Plywood Lining Material Under Fully Ventilated Condition, Journal of Institution of Engineers India Series: A, Springer(IF:0.507), Vol.102, 2021, pp.545-551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-021-00515-2
9. Aravind kumar. A, Rajiv kumar and R. S. Chimote., Characterization of the Sprinkler Water Spray through CFD Modelling, Fire Engineer, Vol.46(2), 2021, pp.36-42.
10. Rakesh Kumar. S, Ansari. A. A and Aravind Kumar. A, Smoke release by some Indian woods and wood substitutes, AMC Indian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol.4(2),2021, pp.46-53. https://doi.org/10.17010/ijce/2021/v4i2/166724
11. Rakesh Kumar. S, Ansari. A. A and Aravind Kumar. A, Fire Safe Interior Surface Finishes, AMC Indian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol.4(1),2021, pp.29-33. https://doi.org/10.17010/ijce/2021/v4i1/160808
12. Aravind Kumar. A, Rajiv Kumar, Ansari A. A and Rakesh Kumar, Quasi steady-state Liquefied gas pool fire in a full-scale compartment, Advances In Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Vol.5, 2020, pp.102-107.
13. Rakesh Kumar. S, Ansari. A. A and Aravind Kumar. A, Grooved Building blocks for concealed utility services, AMC Indian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol.3(2),2020, pp.7-12. https://doi.org/10.17010/ijce/2021/v3i2/156364
14. Aravind Kumar and Rajiv Kumar., Experimental and numerical simulation study of benzene fire in a compartment, Fire Engineer, Vol.42(2), 2017, pp.11-13.
15. Ashok Kumar, Aravind Kumar, and Somya Srivastava., Night ventilation cooling- A green retrofit strategy for existing buildings in a composite climate of India., DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Consulting Head- Vol.10(2), 2016, pp.17-29.
16. Shorab Jain and Aravind Kumar. A, Automatic Sprinkler System Design-A Need for Revisiting IS 15105 code, particularly for Storage Occupancies, Fire Engineer, Vol.40(4), 2015, pp.11-14.
17. Aravind Kumar and Rajiv Kumar., Prediction of time for sprinkler activation and fire suppression for polyurethane foam fire using computational fluid dynamics., Fire Engineer, Vol.40(3), 2015, pp.30-44.
18. Aravind Kumar. A, Nagesh Babu. B and Somya. S., Numerical simulation of thermal comfort performance in a room with different insulating materials using computational fluid dynamics., Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 650, 2015, pp.29-37. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.650.29.
19. Aravind Kumar. A, Rajiv Kumar and Shorab Jain., Application of computational fluid dynamics for different fire strengths in a compartment using combustion modeling., Fire Science and Technology Vol.33(2), 2014, pp.35-46. http://doi.org/10.3210/fst.33.35
20. Aravind Kumar and A. Ravi Prasad., Comparison of unconstrained search methods for correlation of binary vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) by five variants of Wilson model, Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science., Vol. 3(4), pp. 58–64, November 2012. https://doi.org/10.5897/JCEMS11.058
21. Aravind Kumar. A and Rakesh Kumar., Experimental Studies for Toxicity Index Evaluation of Fire Retardant Coating on Combustible and Non-combustible Material Surface, 15^thInternational Fire Safety Conference & Exhibition “Fire India – 2021”, Dec 2^nd-4^th,2021, Noida, India.
22. Aravind Kumar. A and Rajiv Kumar., Experimental and Numerical simulation studies for optimization of sprinkler water particle diameter in an enclosure fire, 14^thInternational Fire Safety Conference & Exhibition “Fire India – 2019”, Oct 19^th-21^st,2019, New Delhi, India.
23. Aravind Kumar, Shorab Jain, Chimote, and Rajiv Kumar., Numerical simulation of fire behavior in a compartment with fire source at different locations using computational fluid dynamics., 4^th Fire & Disaster management conference and Exhibition, 2014, pp.12-21. Institution of Fire Engineers, Lucknow, India.
24. Shorab Jain and Aravind Kumar. A, Automatic Sprinkler System Design – A Comparative Study of IS code, NFPA standard and FM Global Datasheets for Storage Occupancy that are stored Solid Piled, Palletized, Bin Box or in Shelves., 4th Fire & Disaster management conference and exhibition, 2014, pp.5-12. Institution of Fire Engineers. Lucknow, India.
25. Shorab Jain, Aravind Kumar, and R.S.Chimote., Numerical simulation of water mist velocity distribution using computational fluid dynamics. National Conference on Fire Research and Engineering. 2014. IIT, Roorkee. India.
26. Aravind Kumar, Shorab Jain & S. K. Bhattacharyya., Thermal Efficiency Study of Building with Different Insulating Materials using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Materials for Energy Efficient Buildings, New Delhi, Feb. 13th -15th, 2013.
27. Aravind Kumar. A, Ravi Prasad. A and Srinivasa Babji., Comparative evaluation of mixing rule for correlation of VLE data using EOS methods, National Symposium on “Advances in Separation and Purification Science & Technology”, G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat. 4th & 5th, Feb, 2011.
28. Pavan Kumar. M, I.M Mishra and Aravind Kumar. A, Simultaneous COD and color removal from distillery waste by electrochemical treatment, National Symposium on “Advances in Separation and Purification Science & Technology”, G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat. 4th & 5th, Feb, 2011.
29. Aravind Kumar. A, Ravi Prasad. A and Srinivasa Babji., Comparative evaluation of Mathias alpha correction factor with a combination of mixing rules for correlation of binary VLE data using EOS methods, An International Symposium on Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Engineering (REACH), 2nd to 4th December, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 2010.
30. Aravind Kumar. A, Ravi Prasad. A and Srinivasa Babji., Simulation and analysis of pipe networks using Hardy cross method, An International Symposium on Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Engineering (REACH), 2nd to 4th December, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 2010.
31. Aravind Kumar. A, Ravi Prasad. A and Srinivasa Babji., Comparative evaluation of mixing rule and alpha function combinations for correlation of high-pressure binary VLE data by EOS methods, 19th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA, 28th August– 1st September, Praha, Czech Republic, 2010.
32. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar.,  A Correlation of binary VLE by G^E models: Comparison of four unconstrained optimization methods, 17^th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA–2006, 27^th – 31^st August, Praha, Czech Republic, 2006.
33. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Correlation of binary VLE by G^E models: Comparison of unconstrained optimization methods. 16^th Symposium on Thermo physical properties, 30^th July – 4^th August, Colorado, USA, 2006.
34. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar.,  The use of Zoutendjik’s method for estimation of parameters in binary VLE, 59^th Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, 27^th – 30^th December, Ankleshwar, 2006.
35. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar.,  The Use of Simulated Annealing method for estimation of parameters in binary VLE, 59^th Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, 27^th – 30^th December, Ankleswar, 2006.
36. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar.,  Computer Aided Instruction in Chemical Engineering: A case study in Process Economics, 60^th Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, 27^th – 30^th December, Kolkata, 2007.
37. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar.,  Comparison of unconstrained search methods for correlation of binary VLE by Wilson Equation, 60^th Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, 27^th – 30^th December, Kolkata, 2007.
38. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Correlation of binary VLE by G^E models: Comparison of two variants of Person’s unconstrained optimization methods. European Congress of Chemical Engineering – 6, 16^th – 21^st September, Copenhagen, 2007.
39. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Comparison of Non-Random Two Liquid (NRTL) model variants for estimation of parameters of G^E models in binary VLE. Communicated to European Congress of Chemical Engineering – 6, 16^th – 21^st September, Copenhagen 2007.
40. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., The use of the Cyclic coordinates search method for estimation of parameters of G^E models in binary VLE. Communicated to European Congress of Chemical Engineering – 6, 16^th – 21^st September, Copenhagen, 2007.
41. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Correlation of binary VLE by G^E models: Comparison of four unconstrained optimization methods, 57^th Canadian Chemical Engineers Conference, 28^th -31^st October, Canada, 2007.
42. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Computer-Aided Instruction in Chemical Engineering: Prediction of Vapor Composition in binary VLE from T-x data. 95^th Indian Science congress held at Andhra University, 3^rd -7^th January, Vishakapatnam, 2008.
43. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Comparison G^E models and optimization method combinations for prediction of vapor composition in binary VLE from T-x data. 23^rd ESAT, 29^th May – 1^st June, Cannes, France, 2008.
44. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Correlation of binary VLE using EOS models: Comparison of mixing rules. 20^thICCT, 3^rd – 8^th August, Warsaw, Poland, 2008.
45. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Comparison G^E models and optimization method combinations for prediction of vapor composition in binary VLE from T-x data. 18^th CHISA 24^th– 28^th August, Praha, Czech Republic, 2008.
46. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Comparison of EOS models for Correlation of binary VLE. 10^th CHEMPOR, 4^th-6^th September, Bragha, Portugal, 2008.
47. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Comparison G^E models and optimization method combinations for prediction of vapor composition in binary VLE from T-x data. 10^th CHEMPOR, 4^th -6^th September, Bragha, Portugal, 2008.
48. Ravi Prasad. A, Srinivasa Babji and Aravind Kumar., Comparison G^E models and optimization method combinations for prediction of vapor composition in binary VLE from T-x data. 18^th ECTP, 1^st August – 4^th September, Pau France, 2008.

• Projects Completion reports
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Experimental & Numerical Simulation Studies for Hazard Assessment in Real Fire Scenario” (CSIR Mission Mode Project on Safety and Security of vital Installations HCP 0017 /Vertical 6: Task 1.2)”
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Burning behavior of various materials in enclosure Fires-Development of evacuation strategies for fire effected up to four storey row buildings” of GAP0035 Grant In Aid Project, sponsored by DST-TDP.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Reaction to fire characteristic of Aerofiber acoustics softra fabrico board, woody flutes and Aerofiber acoustics woody wool board” of Industry sponsored project SSP-0141, M/s Aerofiber acoustics (p) ltd, New Delhi.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Reaction to fire: characterization of Thermaplus fire retardant pipes” of Industry sponsored project SSP-0521, M/s KPT Plastics Pvt Ltd, Dehradun.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire retardant paint performance evaluation on AC duct surface” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0231, M/s Feukem India private limited, New Delhi.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance evaluation characteristics of compressed agricultural fiberboard panels” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0271, M/s Agriboard Industries LLP, Haridwar.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance characteristic studies of inductive coating” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0071, M/s Ameetuff Technical Paint Industries, Faridabad.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Reaction to fire performance analysis of reinforced cement sheet sandwiched partitions panels” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0151, M/s TVR enterprises, Hyderabad.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Toxicity analysis of inductive coating on wood and GI duct sheet surface” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0081, M/s Ameetuff Technical Paint Industries, Faridabad.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance characteristic studies of Aerofoam NBR foam with Aluminum Foil” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0710, M/s Hira Technologies Private Limited, Maharashtra.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Reaction to fire characteristic studies of Aerofoam NBR foam with glass cloth” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0720, M/s Hira Technologies Private Limited, Maharashtra.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance characteristic studies of Armaflex class O and Armaflex class ALU” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0520, M/s Armacell India Pvt. ltd. Pune.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance characteristic studies of fire retardant intumescent coating” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0180, M/s Hira Technologies Private Limited, Maharashtra.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance characteristic studies of Aerosound ESA 180 (elastomeric sound absorber)” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0290, M/s Wasser Polymer Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance characteristic studies of fire x 401 on masonry surface” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0400, M/s Raj Builtcon, Gujarat.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Surface spread of flame classification of the aluminum composite panel” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0440, M/s Alstrong enterprises India private limited, JAMMU.
  • Prepared project completion report entitled “Fire performance characteristic studies of v panel (a)” of Industry sponsored project TSP-0460, M/s Visaka industries limited, Secunderabad.
• Tech. Annual Reports:07
  • Annual Report 2017-18: Burning behavior of various materials in enclosure fires-Development of evacuation strategies for fire effected up to four storey row buildings.60-63, GAP-0035.
  • Annual Report 2018-19: Safety and security of vital Installations: Experimental & Numerical Simulation Studies for Hazard Assessment in Real Fire scenarios. P.74-76, HCP-17.
  • Annual Report 2017-18: Design & Development of Fire Safety Measures for Vital Installation.81-83, HCP-17.
  • Annual Report 2015-16: Optimization of water sprays and location of sprinkler in an enclosure fire, P.128-131, OLP-0383.
  • Annual Report 2015-16: Development of low ozone depletion potential (0.01 – 0.5) innovative fire suppression system, P.72-75, ESC-102.
  • Annual Report 2014-15: Optimization of water sprays and location of sprinkler in an enclosure fire, P.113-114, OLP-0383.
  • Annual Report 2014-15: Development of low ozone depletion potential (0.01 – 0.5) innovative fire suppression system, P.65-69, ESC-102.
  • Annual Report 2013-14: Optimization of water sprays and location of sprinkler in an enclosure fire, P.138-139, OLP-0383.
• Scientific Books / Book Chapters: 02
  
  • Aravind Kumar. A, Nagesh Babu. B and Somya. S, Numerical simulation of thermal comfort performance in a room with different insulating materials using computational fluid dynamics, Sustainable building materials and materials for energy efficiency, 2015, Switzerland., ISSN print 1013-9826., Transtech Publications.
  • Shorab Jain, A.  Aravind Kumar and R. S. Chimote., Numerical Simulation of water mist velocity distribution using Computational Fluid Dynamics., Fire Research and Engineering, 2015, India., ISBN978-81-8487-395-5, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
    
•  Articles: 02
• Rakesh Kumar. S, Aravind Kumar. A, Bhawana, “Agni pratikriya Pryaogsala mein upasthith atydhunik parikshan upakaran”, Manthan, 2021-2022, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Vol. 20(1), pp 46-49 (article written in Hindi).
• Rakesh Kumar. S, Ansari A. A, Aravind Kumar. A, “Cone calorimeter: Aag ke kathare ko napne keliye ek upakaran”, Manthan, 2020-2021, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Vol. 19(1), pp 22-27 (article written in Hindi).
• कोने कैलोरी मीटर : आग के खतरे को मापने के लिए एक उपकरण ,राकेश कुमार ,अ.अ.अंसारी , डॉक्टर अ.अरविंद मंथन– अक्टूबर 2020-मार्च 2021, IIIT रुड़की, पेज नंबर 22-27.
• अग्नि की प्रतिकिया:प्रयोगशाला मे उपस्तिथ अत्याधुनिक परीक्षण उपकरण , राकेश कुमार , डॉक्टर अ.अरविंद,भावना, मंथन– अक्टूबर 2021-मार्च 2022, IIIT रुड़की , पेज नंबर 46-49.
• अग्नि की प्रतिकिया:प्रयोगशाला मे उपस्तिथ अत्याधुनिक परीक्षण उपकरण , राकेश कुमार , डॉक्टर अ.अरविंद,भावना, निर्मानिका-2020-2021,CSIR-CBRI रुड़की, पेज नंबर 38-41.
• भवनों मे विधुत तारो की स्थापना के लोए तकनीक , राकेश कुमार , डॉक्टर अ.अरविंद,भावना, निर्मानिका-2020-2021,CSIR-CBRI रुड़की, पेज नंबर-39-43.
• Patents filed / granted: NIL
• Processes Developed: NIL
• Process Under Utilization: NIL

04 years Teaching as Assistant Professor, Senior scale

12 Years of research experience in fire research engineering