Consolidated Funded/Consultancy Work

Rejuvenation of handloom sector under ODOI scheme

Principal Investigator: Dr. Biju C.V.
Co-PI:Mr. Praveen Raj
Funding Agency: Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council, (K-DISC), Govt. of Kerala
Total Fund Sanctioned: Rs. 4,57,000
Scheme: One District One Idea (ODOI)
Status: On going

The Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council, (K-DISC) is a strategic think-tank and advisory body constituted by the Government of Kerala. In order to utilize the potential of Engineering Colleges in Kerala, KDISC introduced a programme called "One District One Idea" (ODOI) for the innovation of MSME clusters in the State. Under the scheme, Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy has been identified as the mentor institution to rejuvenate the Handloom clusters in the Kuthampally area. The main objective of the project is to develop an action plan for the enhancement of productivity of the existing handloom units registered in the Kondazhy, Kuthampally, Eravathody and Thiruvilwamala Societies. More than 1000 units are registered under these four societies. Redefining the manufacturing process, introduction of new means for market and training centers for youngsters etc., will be the underlying focus of this project.

Machinability evaluation and wear behaviour of hybrid Aluminium MMC reinforced with CNT and solid lubricants

Principal Investigator: Dr. Deepanraj B
Co-PI: Mr. Nice Menachery
Funding Agency: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Total Fund Sanctioned: Rs. 20,92,500/-
Scheme: Research Promotion Scheme (RPS)
Status: On going

This research work is focused on preparation of a hybrid Nano metal matrix composite containing Aluminium as the matrix material and carbon Nano tubes and solid lubricant as reinforcement by powder metallurgy route. The mechanical behaviour of this hybrid Nano-composite is evaluated by means of tensile test, compression test, micro-hardness, corrosion test and wear test. The distribution of reinforced materials in the matrix is by SEM image. Machinability evaluation of the cast MMC is studied to determine the performance of the MMC during turning with an uncoated and coated cutting tool inserts.

Studies on the characteristics of “Eichhorniacrassipes” as a source for bio fuel

Principal Investigator: Dr. Shaji James P.
Funding Agency: Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council, (K-DISC), Govt. of Kerala
Total Fund Sanctioned: Rs. 3,40,000/-
Status: On going

Water hyacinth (Eichhorniacrassipes) is a monocotyledonous fresh water weed which is an aquatic macrophyte that has gained attention because of its fast growth, leading to serious problems in navigation, irrigation and power generation.It is a non-crop plant available in plenty and their growth characteristics make them an ideal candidate for biomass production.. Since biomass is produced from atmospheric carbon dioxide, it helps in sequestrating carbon and reduce greenhouse gas concentration in atmosphere. Water hyacinth can be used as a feedstock for generating biofuels. As there is a scope for energy production from water hyacinth, it is highly relevant to study the characteristics of water hyacinth biomass for production of biofuel.

Present Status

First phase of the study concluded.
Salient result: There is not much scope for production of biodiesel from water hyacinth biomass.
Ongoing studies: - Possibility of other routes for energy production, especially Anaerobic digestion.

Development and testing of resonance free mechanical structures for enhanced stability in dynamic conditions

Principal Investigator: Dr. Biju C.V
Co-PI: Jobin C J, Edwin Anto, Amal Paulson, Mariya Shobby
Funding Agency: CERD KTU
Total Fund Sanctioned: Rs. 45,000/-
Status: On going

In order to avoid resonance issues a tunable frequency mechanical structure is effectively designed in the proposed project. Based on the feedback, the smart system based on the piezo electric material, change the effective stiffness and there by natural frequency of the mechanical structure. The first phase of the project was completed and the preliminary trials gives positive result. In the second phase an attempt is made to reduce the response time and there by the resonance is avoided in the onset of unwanted vibration of the structure.

Performance enhancement of Thrissur traditional furniture cluster, Chovoor under ODOI scheme

Principal Investigator:Dr. Biju C.V.
Co-PI: Mr. Jineesh K J, Mr. Anto Zacharias
Funding Agency: Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council, (K-DISC), Govt. of Kerala
Total Fund Sanctioned: Rs. 4,57,000
Scheme:One District One Idea (ODOI)
Status: On going

The Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council, (K-DISC) is a strategic think-tank and advisory body constituted by the Government of Kerala. In order to utilize the potential of Engineering Colleges in Kerala, KDISC introduced a programme called "One District One Idea" (ODOI) for the innovation of MSME clusters in the State. Under the scheme, Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy has been identified as the mentor institution to rejuvenate the Thrissur Traditional Furniture clusters in the Chovoor Villaege in Thrissur District. The main objective of the project is to develop an action plan for the enhancement of productivity of the esisting furniture units in the cluster and effective utilization of the Common Facility Center (CFC). More than 700 units providing direct employment of more than 3,000 people plays vital role in the financial stability of the village.

The objectives of the project comprises

• 1.To enhance the quality of the product by effective chemical treatment and seasoning.
• 2.To find out the feasibility of knock-down furniture to attract new customer segment.
• 3.To stream line the production line by effective analysis of the capacity available resources in the cluster with the market demand.
• 4.To carryout research activities to analyze the characteristics of finger joints.

Development of buoyant force based lifting Mechanism

Principal Investigator:Dr. Biju C.V.
Co-PI: Mr. Christy V. Vazhappilly
Funding Agency: Adams Energy, Thrissur
Total Fund Sanctioned: Rs. 20000/-
Type::Industrial consultancy
Status:On going, MoU signed and preliminary phase completed

The advantages of the buoyant force in the constraint volume are investigated in the project. The theoretical background of Archimedes principle as well as flow against drag is extensively analysed.

CSR project on partial automation of traditional handloom systems

Principal Investigator:Dr. Biju C.V.
Co-PI: Mr. Melvinraj C.R
Funding Agency: Kalyan Silks, Thrissur
Total Fund Sanctioned:Rs. 3,00,000/-
Type::Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project
Status:On going

For the rejuvenation of handloom sector, M/s Kalyan Silk, Thrissur provided an amount of 3,00,000/- as part of their CSR fund. As a part of the fund a traditional hand loom has been set in the campus. The state Minister K Radhakrishnan who is also representing our Constituency, inaugurated the handloom training centre on 21 st Sept. 2022. Out of the 42 candidates applied for the handloom training, a group of 6 candidates were selected and their training is being scheduled from 19 th -29 th Sept. 2022. The partial automation of the traditional loom is designed and MoU for the professional support is planned with EMC automation, Thrissur.