Ejector Cooling System, Vapor Absorption Refrigeration System, Heat Exchangers, Solar Technologies, Numerical and Computational Methods, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Experience :
MED, Mullana University, Mullana, Ambala, 5 years from 2001 to 2006
MED, GJUS&T, Hisar about 2 years from 2006 to 2008.
MED, NIT Kurukshetra from 2008 continuing

Research: PhD Guided: 04

Vaibhav Jain (2K11/PhD/ NITK/1405M)- Energy, Exergy, Economic And Environmental (4E) Analyses of Vapor Compression-Absorption Cascaded                              Refrigeration System

Bhupender Sharma (2K09-NITK-Ph.D.-1239)- Parametric Study of longitudinal Vortex Generators of Finite Thickness for Heat Transfer Enhancement in a                    Plate Fin Heat Exchanger

Vikas (2K13-NITK-Ph.D.-6130096)-Performance Analysis of Ejector Assisted Refrigeration System

Sandeep (2K10-NITK-Ph.D.-1326)- An Experimental Study of Active Solar Still

Sponsored Research Projects:

Performance Enhancement of Vapor Compression Refrigeration System of Small Capacity Using Ejector as an Expansion Device;  Completed; DST,                            Technology System Development; Amount 14.32 Lakh; Duration-03.5 Years, 2017 to 2021

List of Publications in SCI/SCOPUS Indexed Journals

Gulshan Sachdeva , R. Vasudevan and K S Kasana, 30 July 2010, “Computation of Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Plate- Fin Heat exchanger with Triangular Inserts and Delta Wing Vortex Generator,” Vol. 63, issue 9, pp. 1031-1047, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, Wiley Publications. ISSN No. 1097-0363, doi: 10.1002/fld.2113

Gulshan Sachdeva , K S Kasana and R. Vasudevan, 2010, “Heat Transfer Enhancement by Using Rectangular Wing Vortex Generator on the Triangular Shaped Fins of Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger,” Vol. 39, issue 3, pp-151-165, Heat Transfer-Asian Research, Wiley Publications, ISSN No. 2688-4542

Vaibhav Jain, S.S.Kachhwaha and Gulshan Sachdeva, 5 August 2013, “Thermodynamic Performance Analysis of a Vapor Compression-Absorption Cascaded Refrigeration System,” Energy Conversion & Management, Vol. 75, pp-685-700. Elsevier Publication, ISSN No. 0196-8904, doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2013.08.024

Gulshan Sachdeva, Vaibhav Jain and S.S.Kachhwaha, Nov. 2013, “Exergy Analysis of a Vapor Compression – Vapor Absorption Cascade System,” International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Vol. 21, No.4, pp. 1350026(1-10).World Scientific Publication, DOI: 10.1142/S2010132513500260

Gulshan Sachdeva, Vaibhav Jain and S.S.Kachhwaha, Feb. 2014, “Energy Analysis of a Vapor Compression System Cascaded With Ammonia–Water Absorption System,” International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Vol. 22, No.1, pp. 1450007(1-12), World Scientific Publication. DOI: 10.1142/S2010132514500072

Vaibhav Jain, Surinder Singh Kachhwaha and Gulshan Sachdeva,  March 2014, “Exergy Analysis of Vapour Compression-Absorption Cascaded Refrigeration System using Modified Gouy-Stodola Equation,” International Journal of Exergy, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp-1-23, Inderscience Publication, ISSN No. 1742-8300, DOI:10.1504/IJEX.2014.065104

Praveen T. Hunashikatti, K. R. Suresh, B. Prathima & Gulshan Sachdeva, 25 November 2014, “Development of Desalination Unit using Solar Still Coupled with Evacuated Tubes for Domestic Use in Rural Areas” Current Science, Vol. 107, No. 10, pp-1683-1693, ISSN No. 0011-3891

J. Pastor, G. Sachdeva and Ram Bilash, 5 August 2014, “Exergy Analysis of a Vapor Absorption Heat Transformer using Modified Guoy-Stodala Equation” International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Vol. 22, No.3, pp. 1450019(1-10), World Scientific Publication. DOI: 10.1142/S2010132514500199

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva and S. S. Kachhwaha, 30 December 2014, “NLP Model Based Thermoeconomic Optimization of Vapor Compression–Absorption Cascaded Refrigeration System” Energy Conversion & Management, Vol. 93, pp-49-62. Elsevier Publication, ISSN No. 0196-8904, doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.12.095

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva and Surendra S. Kachhwaha, 4 November 2014, “Performance analysis of a Vapour Compression-Absorption Cascaded Refrigeration System with Undersized Evaporator and Condenser, “Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, Vol. 25, pp. 23-36, ISSN No. 2413-3051

T.Goel and G. Sachdeva, 23 January 2015, “Exergy Analysis of Various Absorption Heat Transformer Systems Using Classical and Modified Gouy–Stodola Equation,” International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Vol. 23, No.1, pp. 1550006(1-14). World Scientific Publication, DOI: 10.1142/S2010132515500066

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva and S. S. Kachhwaha, 9 December 2014, “Thermodynamic Modelling and Parametric Study of a Low Temperature Vapour Compression-Absorption  System Based on Modified Gouy-Stodola Equation” Energy, Vol. 79, pp. 407-418, Elsevier Publication, ISSN No. 0360-5442, doi:10.1016/j.energy.2014.11.027

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva and Surendra Singh Kachhwaha, 17 August 2015, “Energy, exergy, economic and environmental (4E) analyses based comparative performance study and optimization of vapor compression-absorption integrated refrigeration system” Energy, Vol. 91, pp. 816-832, Elsevier Publication. ISSN No. 0360-5442, doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.08.041

Bhupender Sharma, Gian Bhushan and Gulshan Sachdeva, 2016, “Effect of flow structure on heat transfer in compact heat exchanger by using finite thickness winglet at acute angle” Journal of Thermal Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp 1149-1162, ISSN No. 2148-7847.

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva and Surender Singh Kachhwaha, 2016, “Comparative performance study of vapour compression-absorption cascaded system at optimum condensing temperature,” International Journal Energy Technology and Policy, Vol. 12, No.2, pp. 122-135, Inderscience Publications.

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva, Surender Singh Kachhwaha & Bhavesh Patel, 23 January 2016, “Thermo-economic and environmental analyses based multi-objective optimization of vapor compression–absorption cascaded refrigeration system using NSGA-II technique” Energy Conversion & Management, Vol. 113, pp -230-242. Elsevier Publication. ISSN No. 0196-8904, doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2016.01.056

Vaibhav Jain and Gulshan Sachdeva, 1 July 2017, “Energy, exergy, economic (3E) analyses and multi-objective optimization of vapor absorption heat transformer using NSGA-II technique” Energy Conversion & Management, Vol. 148, pp -1096-1113. Elsevier Publication. ISSN No. 0196-8904

Vikas Kumar and Gulshan Sachdeva, 12 September 2018, “1-D model for finding geometry of a single phase ejector” Energy”, Vol 165, pp- 75-92. Elsevier Publication

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva & S. S. Kachhwaha 10 July, 2018, “Comparative performance study and advanced exergy analysis of novel vapor compression-absorption integrated refrigeration system” Energy Conversion & Management, Vol. 172, pp 81-97

Vaibhav Jain, Gulshan Sachdeva & Surender Singh Kachhwaha 25 January 2019, “Thermodynamic analysis of ejector-assisted vapour compression–absorption hybrid refrigeration system” International Journal of Ambient Energy, Vol. 172, pp 81-97

Vaibhav Jain, Neelam Sharma, Gulshan Sachdeva & SS Kachhwaha 29 August 2019, “Performance analysis and multi-objective optimization of cooling tower assisted vapor compression-absorption cascaded and hybrid refrigeration systems” International Journal of Green Energy, Pages 1-22, DOI: 10.1080/15435075.2019.1653874

Vikas Kumar and Gulshan Sachdeva, 2019, “Experimental Investigation on Ejector Assisted Vapor Compression System” International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, World Scientific Publication, DOI: DOI: 10.1142/S2010132519500299

Vaibhav Jain, Ashu Singhal, Gulshan Sachdeva and SS Kachhwaha 14 August 2020, “Advanced exergy analysis and risk estimation of novel NH3-H2O and H2O-LiBr integrated vapor absorption refrigeration system” Energy Conversion & Management, Vol. 224

Vaibhav Jain, Rajiv Rawat, Gulshan Sachdeva and Vikas Kumar 2020, “Multi-objective optimization of cascade refrigeration system using the concept of modified and advanced exergy, risk level and thermal inventory” International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, World Scientific Publication, DOI: 10.1142/S2010132520500364, Vol. 28, No. 4 (2020) 2050036 (23 pages)

Dishant Sharma, Gulshan Sachdeva and Dinesh Kumar Saini 2020, “Optimized refrigerant flow rate and dimensions of the ejector employed in a modified ejector vapor compression system” International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, World Scientific Publication, DOI: 10.1142/S2010132520500388, Vol. 28, No. 4 (2020) 2050038

Vikas Kumar, Gulshan Sachdeva, Sandeep Tiwari, Parinam Anuradha and Vaibhav jain 2021, “An Experimental Investigation on Vapor Compression Refrigeration System Cascaded with Ejector Refrigeration System”, International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, World Scientific Publication, DOI: 10.1142/S2010132521500280, Vol. 29, No. 3 (2021) 2150028

Gulshan Sachdeva and Bharat Sharma 2021, “Exergy Analysis of an Ejector Cooling System by Modified Gouy–Stodola Equation, International Journal of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, World Scientific Publication, DOI: 10.1142/S2010132521500279, Vol. 29, No. 3 (2021) 2150027

National / International Conference organized 

National Conference on Low and High Temperature Applications of Solar Energy; May 25-26, 2013

National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering (NCRAME); June 02-03,2017

26^th National Conference on Internal Combustion Engines and Combustion (NCICEC); Nov. 1-4, 2019

2^nd International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science &Technology (NFEST 2019); February 18-22, 2019

Workshops Organized

International workshop on sustainable energy, power and propulsion (ISEPP-2018); March 18-22, 2018

International workshop on Energy, Power and Environment (IWEPP-2019); March 17-19, 2019

STC/FDP Organized

Solar Energy: Modeling and Conversion; Aug 24-26, 2012

CFD Applications in Tribology; April 19-21, 2013

Renewable Energy: Technologies & Transitions; March 22-23, 2017

Webinar Organized

Employability Skills And Industry Perspective; July 30, 2021

Guest Lectures 

Ejectors Refrigeration Technology for Domestic Application; Workshop on Heating, Ventilation ,Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R); March 28, 2018, AMU Aligarh.

Heat Transfer Augmentation in a Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger Using Rectangular Wing; STC on Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer; Sep 05, 2016; NIT Hamirpur.

Ejectors: Applications in Refrigeration Technology; FDP on Advances in Mechanical Engineering; Sep 01, 2016; GJUS&T Hisar.