Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Ajoy Debbarma
Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – EMEQ Scheme
Host Institution: National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
Project Duration: 28 February 2023 – 27 February 2026 (36 Months)
Project Cost: ₹22,68,332
Project Status: Tenure Completed
Project Summary:
This research project focuses on the development of an efficient battery thermal management system using mist jet impingement integrated with forced-air convection. The study combines experimental investigations and numerical simulations to enhance battery cooling performance, improve thermal uniformity, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of energy storage systems.
Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Ajoy Debbarma
Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Core Research Grant (CRG)
Host Institution: National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
Project Duration: 28 March 2024 – 27 March 2027 (36 Months)
Project Cost: ₹33,58,696
Project Status: Ongoing
Project Summary:
This project investigates the flow boiling characteristics and heat transfer enhancement of ferrofluids under externally applied magnetic fields. By integrating experimental investigations with numerical modelling, the research aims to understand magnetically influenced boiling phenomena, improve thermal performance, and develop advanced cooling strategies for high heat-flux thermal management applications.