S.SARAVANAN

@bvrit.ac.in

Professor, Department of Electrical and Electroncis Engineering
B V Raju Institute of Technology

EDUCATION

Power System, Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu. ,June 2015

M.E: PSE, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai,Tamil Nadu. ,June 2007

B.E:EEE, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering, Krishnankoil,Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu., June 1999

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Load Forecasting
Generation Expansion Planning
Soft Computing Applications in Power systems
109

Scopus Publications

5186

Scholar Citations

36

Scholar h-index

56

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Predictive modeling and optimization of PPCCI engine emissions using signal‐to‐noise ratio and response surface methodologies
    S Subramani, S Manoharan, R Govindasamy, PD Kumar
    Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, e70288 , 2026
    2026
  • One-dimensional modeling predictions on the characteristics of a CI engine with diesel and biodiesel blend
    S Subramani, S Manoharan, R Govindasamy, DP Kumar
    Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 2-2 , 2026
    2026
  • Optimization of biodiesel powered CI engine process parameters using AHP and Taguchi grey method–A hybrid approach
    K Natarajan, S Subramani, R Govindasamy, PD Kumar
    Journal of Thermal Engineering 11 (3), 753-764 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Investigation on NOx control of a CI engine through the collective effect of hydrogen and biodiesel blend at modified compression ratio
    A Kumar, SV Ramana, B Hadya, S Subramani
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 82, 624-635 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Optimization of design and fuel parameters of a DI CI engine through desirability function and RSM for lower emissions and clean environment
    R Govindasamy, S Subramani, PD Kumar
    Journal of the Energy Institute 114, 101607 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Investigation on passenger car CRDI engine for optimization of its fuel and operating parameters for lower emissions fuelled with diesel, biodiesel and higher alcohol blends
    S Subramani, PD Kumar, V Jayenthiran, MS Iyamperumal
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Taguchi‐based optimization of design and fuel parameters of partially premixed charge CI engine fuelled with biodiesel and butanol blends
    S Subramani, K Ramasamy
    Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 40 (4), e13635 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Optimization of injection timing and anti-oxidants for multiple responses of CI engine fuelled with algae biodiesel blend
    S Subramani, K Natarajan, GLN Rao
    Fuel 287, 119438 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 22
  • Application of MRSN ratio and Taguchi parametric design in optimization of parameters of DI CI engine fuelled with diesel-biodiesel-higher alcohol blends
    S Subramani, R Govindasamy
    Fuel 285, 119116 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 11
  • Numerical optimization of design and fuel factors and development of a statistical model for the emission control of DI CI engine
    R Govindasamy, S Subramani
    Fuel 281, 118656 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 2
  • Investigation on reduction in consequences of adding antioxidants into the algae biodiesel blend as a CI engine fuel
    S Saravanan, N Krishnamoorthy
    Fuel 276, 117993 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 27
  • Prediction and optimization of engine characteristics of a DI diesel engine fueled with cyclohexanol/diesel blends
    K Gopal, AP Sathiyagnanam, B Rajesh Kumar, D Damodharan, ...
    Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 42 … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 77
  • Comparative account of the effects of two high carbon alcohols (C5 & C6) on combustion, performance and emission characteristics of a DI diesel engine
    MV De Poures, K Gopal, AP Sathiyagnanam, B Rajesh Kumar, D Rana, ...
    Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 42 … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 67
  • Predictive correlations for NOx and smoke emission of DI CI engine fuelled with diesel-biodiesel-higher alcohol blends-response surface methodology approach
    S Subramani, R Govindasamy, GLN Rao
    Fuel 269, 117304 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 58
  • Effect of design parameters on performance and emissions of a CI engine operated with diesel-biodiesel-higher alcohol blends
    S Saravanan, R Kaliyanasunder, BR Kumar, GLN Rao
    Renewable Energy 148, 425-436 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 40
  • Combined effect of oxygenates and injection timing for low emissions and high performance in a diesel engine using multi-response optimisation
    BR Kumar, S Saravanan, K Rajaram
    Alexandria Engineering Journal 58 (2), 625-636 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 15
  • Using renewable n-octanol in a non-road diesel engine with some modifications
    MV De Poures, S AP, D Rana, RK Babu, S Subramani, ...
    Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 41 … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 79
  • Comparison of combustion characteristics of an automotive CRDI engine with conventional HCV engine
    S Saravanan, KP Durai, IM Sundaram
    International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology 21 (3), 390-405 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • Utilization of waste cooking oil in a light-duty DI diesel engine for cleaner emissions using bio-derived propanol
    R Dhanasekaran, S Ganesan, BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Fuel 235, 832-837 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 103
  • Effective utilization of waste plastic oil in a direct injection diesel engine using high carbon alcohols as oxygenated additives for cleaner emissions
    D Damodharan, AP Sathiyagnanam, D Rana, S Saravanan, BR Kumar, ...
    Energy Conversion and Management 166, 81-97 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 171

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Use of higher alcohol biofuels in diesel engines: a review
    BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 60, 84-115 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 756
  • Effect of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) on performance and emissions of a constant speed DI diesel engine fueled with pentanol/diesel blends
    S Saravanan
    Fuel 160, 217-226 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 311
  • Effects of iso-butanol/diesel and n​-pentanol/diesel blends on performance and emissions of a DI diesel engine under premixed LTC (low temperature combustion) mode
    BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Fuel 170, 49-59 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 241
  • Extraction and characterization of waste plastic oil (WPO) with the effect of n-butanol addition on the performance and emissions of a DI diesel engine fueled with WPO/diesel …
    D Damodharan, AP Sathiyagnanam, D Rana, BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Energy conversion and management 131, 117-126 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 204
  • 1-Hexanol as a sustainable biofuel in DI diesel engines and its effect on combustion and emissions under the influence of injection timing and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
    MV De Poures, AP Sathiyagnanam, D Rana, BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Applied Thermal Engineering 113, 1505-1513 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 200
  • Combined influence of injection timing and EGR on combustion, performance and emissions of DI diesel engine fueled with neat waste plastic oil
    D Damodharan, AP Sathiyagnanam, D Rana, BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Energy conversion and management 161, 294-305 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 197
  • A comparative analysis on combustion and emissions of some next generation higher-alcohol/diesel blends in a direct-injection diesel engine
    BR Kumar, S Saravanan, D Rana, A Nagendran
    Energy conversion and management 119, 246-256 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 197
  • Effect of a sustainable biofuel–n-octanol–on the combustion, performance and emissions of a DI diesel engine under naturally aspirated and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modes
    BR Kumar, S Saravanan, D Rana, V Anish, A Nagendran
    Energy Conversion and Management 118, 275-286 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 185
  • Effective utilization of waste plastic oil in a direct injection diesel engine using high carbon alcohols as oxygenated additives for cleaner emissions
    D Damodharan, AP Sathiyagnanam, D Rana, S Saravanan, BR Kumar, ...
    Energy Conversion and Management 166, 81-97 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 171
  • Prediction of emissions and performance of a diesel engine fueled with n-octanol/diesel blends using response surface methodology
    K Gopal, AP Sathiyagnanam, BR Kumar, S Saravanan, D Rana, ...
    Journal of Cleaner Production 184, 423-439 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 142
  • Combined effect of injection timing and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) on performance and emissions of a DI diesel engine fuelled with next-generation advanced biofuel–diesel …
    BR Kumar, S Saravanan, D Rana, A Nagendran
    Energy conversion and management 123, 470-486 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 141
  • Combustion characteristics of a stationary diesel engine fuelled with a blend of crude rice bran oil methyl ester and diesel
    S Saravanan, G Nagarajan, GLN Rao, S Sampath
    Energy 35 (1), 94-100 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 133
  • A comparative assessment of ternary blends of three bio-alcohols with waste cooking oil and diesel for optimum emissions and performance in a CI engine using response surface …
    V Krishnamoorthy, R Dhanasekaran, D Rana, S Saravanan, BR Kumar
    Energy Conversion and Management 156, 337-357 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 131
  • Partially premixed low temperature combustion using dimethyl carbonate (DMC) in a DI diesel engine for favorable smoke/NOx emissions
    BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Fuel 180, 396-406 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 128
  • Combined effect of injection timing, EGR and injection pressure in NOx control of a stationary diesel engine fuelled with crude rice bran oil methyl ester
    S Saravanan, G Nagarajan, S Sampath
    Fuel 104, 409-416 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 122
  • Correlation for thermal NOx formation in compression ignition (CI) engine fuelled with diesel and biodiesel
    S Saravanan, G Nagarajan, S Anand, S Sampath
    Energy 42 (1), 401-410 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 109
  • A sustainable and eco-friendly fueling approach for direct-injection diesel engines using restaurant yellow grease and n-pentanol in blends with diesel fuel
    R Dhanasekaran, V Krishnamoorthy, D Rana, S Saravanan, A Nagendran, ...
    Fuel 193, 419-431 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 104
  • Utilization of waste cooking oil in a light-duty DI diesel engine for cleaner emissions using bio-derived propanol
    R Dhanasekaran, S Ganesan, BR Kumar, S Saravanan
    Fuel 235, 832-837 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 103
  • Feasibility study of crude rice bran oil as a diesel substitute in a DI-CI engine without modifications
    S Saravanan, G Nagarajan, GLN Rao, S Sampath
    Energy for Sustainable Development 11 (3), 83-92 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 91
  • Optimization of DI diesel engine parameters fueled with iso-butanol/diesel blends–response surface methodology approach
    S Saravanan, BR Kumar, A Varadharajan, D Rana, B Sethuramasamyraja
    Fuel 203, 658-670 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 90