kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian

@aubit.edu.in

Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr) / Mechanical Engineering
University college of engineering BIT Campus

kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian


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EDUCATION

B.E Mechanical Engineering - Madras University
M.E Manufacturing Engineering - Annamalai University
Ph.D Automobile Technology - Bharathidasan University

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics and Composites
16

Scopus Publications

422

Scholar Citations

9

Scholar h-index

9

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Scopus Publications

  • Experimental investigation on thermal properties of banana/jute with glass fibers reinforced polymer hybrid composite materials
    Santhosh Kumar Ganesan, Kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian, Balaji Ganesan, Beena Stanislaus Arputharaj, Parvathy Rajendran, et al.
    Next Materials, 2026
  • Impact of alumina nanoparticles and lanthanum zirconate coating on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine functioned with Terminalia cattappa seed oil
    P. Venkatesh, B. Kumaragurubaran, J. B. Raj, C. R. Kumar
    Global Nest Journal, 2025
    <p>This study investigated the potential of biofuels as sustainable alternatives to petroleum based source in CI engines, through focus about biodiesel derived from Terminalia catappa seed oil. Specifically, it scrutinized the consequence of incorporating aluminum oxide into biodiesel plus implementing Lanthanum Zirconate thermal layers to engine elements. Four source variations were inspected: diesel, Terminalia catappa seed oil, 80% diesel and 20% Terminalia catappa seed oil, and a blend of 80% diesel, 20% Terminalia catappa seed oil, and aluminum oxide nanoparticles. Key fuel characteristics, including density, calorific value, viscosity, Cetane number, and flash point, were measured. The engine's performance was assessed through parameters such as brake specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency, emissions, heat release rate, and peak cylinder pressure. Findings revealed that the 80% diesel, 20% Terminalia catappa seed oil, and aluminum oxide nanoparticles blend, when used in a coated engine, demonstrated a 10% drop in BSFC and a 6.4% augment in BTE relative to pure diesel. Emissions were also significantly reduced: CO emissions decreased to 0.051 vol%, HC to 31 ppm, and smoke opacity to 45%, representing reductions of 43%, 13.8%, and 10%, respectively, compared to diesel. These consequences underscore prospective of biodiesel combined with additives in addition to thermal layer to augment performance plus reduce emissions in diesel engines.</p>
  • Performance, combustion and emissions characteristics of lanthanum zirconate coated DI engine fueled with nannochloropsis algae bio-diesel containing tin oxide nanoparticles
    Balusamy Mathivanan, Balasubramanian Kumaragurubaran, Jesuretnam Bensam Raj, Manieniyan Veerasigamani
    Petroleum Science and Technology, 2025
  • Optimization of wear parameters of aluminium 7075 hybrid composites using taguchi technique
    R Ashok raj, P Mathiyalagan, B Kumaragurubaran, M G Skanda, V Sivaganesan, et al.
    Journal of Physics Conference Series, 2024
    This research work highlights theproduction of AA7075 hybrid composites incorporated with wt.% (x=0, 1.5, 3) of Molybdenum di sulfide(MoS2) and 12wt% of titanium di boride(TiB2). The AA7075/MoS2/TiB2 hybrid composites were produced through powder metallurgy. The microstructure of fabricated composites was studied with the help of scanning electron microscope. SEM image of AA7075/3wt.%MoS2 /12wt.%TiB2 HMMC has uniform distribution of reinforcements in the matrix AA7075and it confirms that there is no oxide formation in the surface of the produced composites. Besides, there is no porosity formation in the manufactured AA7075 HMMCs. The selected input process parameters were sliding distance (SD), wt% of MoS2 and applied load (AL). The wear loss was selected as response parameter. The experimental plan was generated by utilizing Taguchi technique. The POD equipment was employed for executing the wear test as per Taguchi experiments plan. The worn-out surfaces were analyzed to study the impact on the variation of sliding distance, wt% of MoS2andapplied load. Taguchi approach and ANOVA were utilized to determine the dominating factor on wear loss of AA7075 based hybrid composites
  • Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al7075 and Al7075-based hybrid metal matrix composites by additive manufacturing
    Ashokraj Rajendran, Pavendhan Rajangam, Kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian
    Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Additively Manufactured Materials, 2023
  • Experimental Investigation on Thermal Behavior of Indian Almond–Veli Karuvelam Hybrid Composites
    Suderson Krishna Pillai, Kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian, Bensam Raj Jesuretnam
    Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
    Natural fiber composites are gaining more attention in automobile and aerospace industries due to its light weight with better performance. However, its performance is affected by the critical environment such as high temperature. Hence, analyzing the thermal stability of materials is paramount important. In this investigation, natural fiber-based composite was fabricated using Indian almond (I) and Veli karuvelam fibers (V) and its thermal stability was analyzed. Totally, five composites were fabricated viz. I:V(0:1) – 60 wt% epoxy and 40 wt% Veli karuvelam, I:V(1:3) – 60 wt% epoxy, 10 wt% Indian almond, and 30 wt% Veli karuvelam, I:V(1:1) – 60 wt% epoxy, 20 wt% Indian almond, and 20 wt% Veli karuvelam, I:V(3:1) – 60 wt% epoxy, 30 wt% Indian almond, and 10 wt% Veli karuvelam, and I:V(1:0) – 60 wt% epoxy and 40 wt% Indian almond. Thermogravimetric analysis was made, and the best composite was selected, which was further involved into thermal analysis, and the activation energies were determined by KAS and FWO kinetic models. Results showed that the I:V(0:1) composite showed the superior thermal stability compared to all other composites, and an onset degradation temperature of 387.64°C was observed. Further, the average activation energies determined by FWO and KAS models were showed as 51.73 and 42.19 kJ/mol, respectively, for I:V(0:1) composite. Hence, this investigation concludes that the I:V(0:1) composite could be a better candidate in the automobile and aviation fields to adopt the thermal environment.
  • Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical and Moisture Absorption Behavior of Indian Almond–Veli Karuvelam Hybrid Composites
    Suderson Krishnapillai, Kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian, Bensam Raj Jesuretnam
    Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
    In this study, Indian almond – Veli Karuvelam hybrid composites were fabricated by hand layup method and the mechanical & moisture absorption behaviors were studied. Totally, five composites were fabricated viz. I:V(1:0), I:V(0:1), I:V(3:1), I:V(1:1) & I:V(1:3). Tensile, flexural, impact & moisture absorption studies were carried out. Performance of all the composites was compared with each other. Experimental results showed that the I:V(0:1) exhibited the maximum tensile & flexural strength of 65 MPa & 240 MPa, respectively, due to the packing of more amount of high strength & high stiffness Veli Karuvelm fibers. Impact study showed that the I:V(0:1) composite displayed the maximum impact strength of 6.7 kJ/m2 owing to the optimum bonding strength among the fibers and resin. Further, the moisture absorption study resulted that the I:V(1:0) composite showed the higher moisture absorption of 55% at 14 days compared to other composites because of the greater water intake capacity of the Indian almond fibers. It is concluded from this study that the I:V(0:1) composite could be used in structural applications as exhibited better mechanical properties.
  • Experimental Study on Heat Transfer Performance of Variable Area Straight Fin Heat Sinks with PCM
    Rajasekaran Madhaiyan, Pandal Thannir, Kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian, Mohan Raman
    Thermal Science, 2022
    The thermal performance of heat sinks with variable area straight fins with and without PCM is quantitatively explored in this article. The effects of diverse fin geometries (constant area straight fin, variable area straight fin, circular pin fin, hemispherical pin fin, and elliptical pin fin), varying Reynolds numbers, and fin densities on boosting electronics cooling performance were investigated. The goal of this research is to develop the best fin geometry for electronics cooling technologies. This research demonstrates that altering fin density can improve heat sink thermal performance while also reducing heat sink weight. The base temperature of the heat sink is found to be lower in variable area straight fins. In comparison to alternative configurations for heat transfer with PCM, the results show that variable area straight fin heat sinks are the most effective. The thermal resistance of the improved heat sink with variable fin density was reduced by 9%.
  • Effect of MoS2 on the Wear Behavior of Aluminium (AlMg0.5Si) Composite
    J. S. David Joseph, B. Kumaragurubaran, S. Sathish
    Silicon, 2020
  • Investigation into tribological behaviour of AL7075 and AL7075 hybrid composites
    R Ashok Raj, R Pavendhan, B Kumaragurubaran
    Transactions of Famena, 2020
    The aluminium metal matrix composite (AMMC) is widely used in aerospace and automotive applications. The AMMC reinforced with titanium diboride (TiB2), exhibits excellent tribological properties. In this study, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) was used as a reinforcement to improve the tribological properties of the Al7075-TiB2 composite. The Al7075 hybrid composites were produced with 12 wt% of TiB2 with varied mass loading of MoS2 (x = 0, 1.5, 3, 4.5) by using the powder metallurgy method. The energy dispersive Xray spectroscopy (EDX) test confirmed the presence of reinforcements. The Al7075 composites were examined for the study of microstructure, microhardness and tribological behaviour by using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), Vickers microhardness tester and pin-on-disc equipment, respectively. The tribological properties of Al7075 hybrid composites are superior to those of aluminium alloy Al7075. The low wear loss (10 mg) and coefficient of friction (0.109) were produced at the sliding velocity of 2 m/s, the sliding distance of 1000 m and the applied load of 5 N in the Al7075-12%TiB2-4.5%MoS2 composite.
  • Experimental investigation on a solar dryer integrated with condenser unit of split air conditioner (A/C) for enhancing drying rate
    M. Chandrasekar, T. Senthilkumar, B. Kumaragurubaran, J. Peter Fernandes
    Renewable Energy, 2018
  • Experimental analysis of the wear behaviour of reinforced hybrid LM25 metal matrix nano composite
    Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 2015
  • Investigation of density, micro hardness and structural analysis of reinforced hybrid LM25 metal matrix nano composite
    Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 2015
  • Reduction of reflection losses in solar cell using Anti Reflective coating
    B. Kumaragurubaran, S. Anandhi
    2014 International Conference on Computation of Power Energy Information and Communication Iccpeic 2014, 2014
  • Effects of ethanol - Diesel blends in thermal barrier coated diesel engine
    Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
  • Effect of shielding gas on weldmetal properties in flux cored arc welding
    B. Kumaragurubaran, T. Senthilkuma, M. Vivekanandan, V. Balasubramanian
    SAE Technical Papers, 2008

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Experimental investigation on thermal properties of banana/jute with glass fibers reinforced polymer hybrid composite materials
    VR Santhosh Kumar Ganesan a,* , Kumaragurubaran Balasubramanian a , Balaji ...
    Next Materials 10, 1-10 , 2026
    2026
  • Impact of alumina nanoparticles and lanthanum zirconate coating on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine functioned with Terminalia cattappa …
    P Vengatesh, B Kumaragurubaran, JB Raj, CR Kumar
    GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL 27 (6) , 2025
    2025
  • Optimization of wear parameters of aluminium 7075 hybrid composites using taguchi technique
    R Ashok raj, P Mathiyalagan, B Kumaragurubaran, MG Skanda, ...
    Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2925 (1), 012016 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Performance, combustion and emissions characteristics of lanthanum zirconate coated DI engine fueled with nannochloropsis algae bio-diesel containing tin oxide nanoparticles
    MV Balusamy Mathivanan , Balasubramanian Kumaragurubaran , Jesuretnam Bensam Raj
    PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 1-16 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Microstructure and Mechanical properties of Al7075 and Al7075 based Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites by additive manufacturing
    SA Ashok raj R, Pavendhan R, Kumaragurubaran B
    Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Additively Manufactured … , 2023
    2023
  • Experimental Investigation on Thermal Behavior of Indian Almond – Veli Karuvelam Hybrid Composites
    KBBRJ Suderson Krishna Pillai
    Journal of Natural Fibers , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Experimental Study on Heat Transfer Performance of Variable Area Straight Fin Heat Sinks With PCM
    MR RajasekaranMADHAIYA, Kannan THANNIR PANDAL PALAYAM KANDASAMY ...
    THERMAL SCIENCE , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 5
  • Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical andMoistureAbsorption Behavior of Indian Almond –Veli Karuvelam Hybrid Composites
    KBBRJ Suderson Krishnapillai
    Journal of Natural Fibers , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 8
  • Investigation into tribological behaviour of AL7075 and AL7075 hybrid composites
    R Ashok Raj, R Pavendhan, B Kumaragurubaran
    Transactions of FAMENA 44 (2), 83-94 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of MoS 2 on the Wear Behavior of Aluminium (AlMg0.5Si) Composite
    JSD Joseph, B Kumaragurubaran, S Sathish
    Silicon 12 (6), 1481-1489 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 44
  • Optimization of Cutting Parameters in CNC Turning of AISI 304 & AISI 316 Stainless Steel
    DTS Nethaji Perumal A, Dr.B.Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development … , 2018
    2018
  • Experimental investigation on a solar dryer integrated with condenser unit of split air conditioner (A/C) for enhancing drying rate
    JPF M.Chandrasekar,T.Senthilkumar, B.Kumaragurubaran
    Renewable Energy 122 (-), 375 -381 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 62
  • Performance and Emission Characteristics of CI Engine by Varying Injection Pressure & Timing Using Rice Bran Oil Biodiesel Blends
    R Ravichandran, TS Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science 2 (2 … , 2017
    2017
  • Optimization of EDM Parameters Using Taguchi Method For HDS11
    M Murugan, TS Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    Delta 4 (2.732), 3.765 , 2016
    2016
  • Static analysis of tube to header weld joint configurations
    T Shyju, C Saravanan, TS Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Engineering Research 5 (5), 440-446 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 3
  • Heat enhancement in solar water heater
    K Jesurar, DB Sivakumar, B Kumaragurubaran, TS Kumar
    International journal of engineering science and computing 6 (6) , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 2
  • Experimental investigation and performance enhancement of parabolic trough solar collector with PCM bed
    J Prasath, V Krishnan, S Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    Int. J. Eng. Trends Technol 35 (7), 318-322 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 2
  • Performance Evaluation of a downdraft Gasifier using Agricultural Waste Biomass
    AG Antony, TS Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and … , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 4
  • Performance optimization of diesel engine with watermelon seed oil blend using taguchi-grey relational analysis
    S Kumar, P Navaneethakrishnan, T Senthil Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Engineering Science 6 (5), 5231-4 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 4
  • Indentation of creep testing on P92 material
    V Vijayan, T Senthil Kumar, C Saravanan, B Kumaragurubaran
    Int J Adv Multidiscip Res (IJAMR) 3 (6), 68-74 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • An experimental investigation to study the effects of various nano particles with diesel on DI diesel engine
    A Selvaganapthy, A Sundar, B Kumaragurubaran, P Gopal
    ARPN Journal of Science and Technology 3 (1), 112-115 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 112
  • Experimental investigation on a solar dryer integrated with condenser unit of split air conditioner (A/C) for enhancing drying rate
    JPF M.Chandrasekar,T.Senthilkumar, B.Kumaragurubaran
    Renewable Energy 122 (-), 375 -381 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 62
  • Effect of MoS 2 on the Wear Behavior of Aluminium (AlMg0.5Si) Composite
    JSD Joseph, B Kumaragurubaran, S Sathish
    Silicon 12 (6), 1481-1489 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 44
  • Reduction of reflection losses in solar cell using anti reflective coating
    B Kumaragurubaran, S Anandhi
    2014 International Conference on Computation of Power, Energy, Information … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 35
  • Effect of Thermal Barrier Coating for the improvement of SI engine performance & Emission characteristics
    J Rajasekaran, BM Gnanasekaran, T Senthilkumar, B Kumaragurubaran, ...
    International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology 2 (7), 113-119 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 20
  • Analysis of Hard Chromium Coating Defects and its Prevention Methods
    PG L.Maria Irudaya Raj, Sathishkumar.J, B.Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 18
  • The effect of thermal barrier coatings on diesel engine performance
    K Karuppasamy, MP Mageshkumar, TN Manikandan, J Naga Arjun, ...
    ARPN Journal of Science and Technology 3 (4), 382-385 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 15
  • Investigation into tribological behaviour of AL7075 and AL7075 hybrid composites
    R Ashok Raj, R Pavendhan, B Kumaragurubaran
    Transactions of FAMENA 44 (2), 83-94 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 14
  • Analysis of flow through the exhaust manifold of a multi cylinder petrol engine for improved volumetric efficiency
    P Gopal, TS Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Dynamics of Fluids 5 (1), 15-27 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 13
  • Optimization of turning parameters of En-9 steel using design of experiments concepts
    B Kumaragurubaran, P Gopal, TS Kumar, MP Mugunthan, NHM Ibrahim
    International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research 2 (3 … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 9
  • Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical andMoistureAbsorption Behavior of Indian Almond –Veli Karuvelam Hybrid Composites
    KBBRJ Suderson Krishnapillai
    Journal of Natural Fibers , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 8
  • Heat transfer enhancement in vertical helical coiled heat exchanger by using nano fluid-TiO2/water
    AA Ali, B Kumaragurubaran, S Suresh, KL Babu
    Int Res J Eng Technol 2 (9), 2480-2484 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 8
  • Performance, combustion and emissions characteristics of lanthanum zirconate coated DI engine fueled with nannochloropsis algae bio-diesel containing tin oxide nanoparticles
    MV Balusamy Mathivanan , Balasubramanian Kumaragurubaran , Jesuretnam Bensam Raj
    PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 1-16 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Experimental Study on Heat Transfer Performance of Variable Area Straight Fin Heat Sinks With PCM
    MR RajasekaranMADHAIYA, Kannan THANNIR PANDAL PALAYAM KANDASAMY ...
    THERMAL SCIENCE , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 5
  • Evaluation of the Anti-Corrosive Coating on Railway Bogie Components
    K Velayutham, U Arumugham, B Kumarugur-rubaran, P Gopal
    International Jounal of Engineering and Advanced Technology 3 (2), 2249-8958 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 5
  • Performance Evaluation of a downdraft Gasifier using Agricultural Waste Biomass
    AG Antony, TS Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and … , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 4
  • Performance optimization of diesel engine with watermelon seed oil blend using taguchi-grey relational analysis
    S Kumar, P Navaneethakrishnan, T Senthil Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Engineering Science 6 (5), 5231-4 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 4
  • T Senthil Kumar
    B Kumaragurubaran, P Gopal
    M Prasanna Mugunthan1 and NH Mohamed Ibrahim “Optimization Of Turning … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 4
  • Static analysis of tube to header weld joint configurations
    T Shyju, C Saravanan, TS Kumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    International Journal of Engineering Research 5 (5), 440-446 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 3
  • M. chandrasekar
    J Rajasekaran, BM Gnanasekaran, T Senthilkumar, B Kumaragurubaran
    Effect of thermal barrier coating for the improvement of SI Engine … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 3