Dr C SETHURAMAN
Sr. Principal Scientist & Nodal BDG, CSIO Chennai
- CSIR-CSIO Chennai Centre CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani Chennai-600113
- sethuenergy@csircmc.res.in
- 044-22541061
- Academic Background
- Professional Background
- Areas of Scientific Interest
- Awards and Honours
- Publication
- Patents, Technology Transfer etc
- Project Details
Academic Background
- M.Sc in Energy Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
- M.Tech in Energy Management, Devi Ahilya University-Indore
- M.B.A in Finance, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
- Ph.D in Energy and Environmental Technology, University of Madras, Chennai
Professional Background
Professional Background |
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Grade/ Post |
Estt./ Lab/ Instt. |
Duration |
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From |
To |
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Principal Scientist |
CSIR-CSIO Chennai |
06/03/2014 |
Till date |
Senior Scientist |
CSIR-CSIO Chennai |
06/03/2010 |
05/03/2014 |
Scientist-C |
CSIR-CSIO Chennai |
06/03/2006 |
05/03/2010 |
Scientist-B |
CSIR-CSIO Chennai |
06.03.2002 |
05/03/2006 |
Project Scientist |
CSIR-CSIO Chennai |
11/07/2001 |
05/03/2002 |
Scientist Fellow |
CSIR-CSIO Chennai |
01/06/1998 |
31/05/2001 |
Energy Conservation Officer |
Premier Mills Ltd., Belathur,T.N. |
23/06/1997 |
21/05/1998 |
Energy Engineer |
Srishti Energy Systems Ltd., Indore, M.P. |
08/01/1996 |
30/04/1997 |
Areas of Scientific Interest
Design, Development and Installation of Web based Energy Monitoring Systems, Networking, Remote Monitoring and Wireless Communication, Process Control Instrumentation, Instrument development for Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) System efficiency testing using Modbus RTU Protocol, iLON Smart Server and Internet of Things (IoT), Development of Software coding, algorithms for Energy Management Systems in Visual Studio, C#, SQL Server, Renewable Energy Applications, Solar-Wind Hybrid Systems, Solar Water Heating, Energy Audit, Energy Analysis, Performance testing on Electrical Utilities such as Transformers, Motors, Pumps, Fans, Compressors, Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration System, Lighting System, Harmonics & Power Quality Analysis, Assessment of Waste Heat Recovery Potential in Coke Oven Plants for Power Plant Installation, Flue gas analysis in Industrial Boilers, Combustion Engineering, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Pyrolysis Gasification, Environment Impact Assessment, Green Buildings, Implementation of Energy Conservation Building Code Rules 2018, Carbon Development Mechanism (CDM) etc.
Awards and Honours
Received “Bharat Gaurav Puraskar” award from the Global Achievers Foundation given in association with the Indian Solidarity Council for “Individual Contribution for National Economic & Societal Development” in the National Seminar held on 30th Jan. 2016 at Panjim, Goa.
Received Best Paper Award, 2nd Price with Cash winning of Rs. 3000/- for the paper titled ““सौर फोटोवोल्टाइक प्रणाली में उपयोग की जाने वाली लेड एसिड बैटरी के लिए चार्ज की अवस्था का आकलन” in the National Hindi Technical Seminar on “Technology Vision 2035-Challenges & Opportunities” Organised by CSIR-SERC on 13-14th August, 2018.
NRI Welfare Society of India has organised a “Global Indian Summit” for “MAHATMA GANDHI SAMMAN” on 25th October, 2018 at “House of Commons”, London. Indian Solidarity Council (ISC), New Delhi has recommended my name to NRI Welfare Society of India for this award as ISC has considered my name as one of the most achievers, who have made a place for themselves in their profession and are keeping flag of India high.
Certified Energy Auditor, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, Certified Energy Auditor. Cleared the National Level Exam in the First Batch conducted by National Productivity Council (NPC) in 2004.
ELSEVIER - Outstanding Reviewer Award
Received “Outstanding Reviewer Award” from the Editors of Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (JECE), Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands in recognition of my contributions made to the quality of the journal, awarded in Feb. 2017.
Life Member of the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM) a professional body of Energy Auditors and Managers, launched to recognize Certified Energy Managers (CEM) and Certified Energy Auditors (CEA) on behalf of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Union Ministry of Power.
Life Member: Indian Society of Analytical Scientists, Delhi Chapter, C/o. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Reg. No. LMT 2009/37.
Associate Professor (Engineering Discipline) in AcSIR
Publication
1. C. Sethuraman, S. Kumar. ”Design Performance and Economics of a low-cost Solar Wax Melter for the Candle Industry” published in International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 20, 197-202, 1996
2. C. Sethuraman, K. Srinivas and G.Sekaran. ”Conversion of Hazardous Leather Solid Waste into Fuels and Products” published in IEEE Explore, 2013:274-279
3. C. Sethuraman, A. Gnanamani, K. Srinivas and G.Sekaran. “Co-pyrolysis of Chrome Tanned Buffing Dust and Low Density Polyethylene Wastes and Analysis of Products for Energy Recovery”, Published in the International Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, ISSN 2229-5518, Vol. 4, Issue 12, 2013:590-598
4. C. Sethuraman, K. Srinivas and G.Sekaran. “Double pyrolysis of Chrome Tanned Leather Solid Waste for Safe Disposal and Products Recovery”, Published in the International Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, ISSN 2229-5518, Vol. 4, Issue 11, 2013:61-67
5. C. Sethuraman, K. Srinivas and G. Sekaran. “Production of short chain aliphatic hydrocarbon fuel gases – A new renewable energy sources from chrome tanned leather solid wastes by pyrolysis”, Published in the International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN 2349-4751, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014:22-32
6. C. Sethuraman, K. Srinivas and G. Sekaran. “Analysis of gaseous and liquid fractions generated from pyrolysing of chrome impregnated leather solid waste for renewable energy biofuels applications”, Published in Global Journal of Advanced Engineering Technologies, ISSN: 2277-6370, Vol.3, Issue 4, 2014: 404-412
7. A. Akshaya, C. Sethuraman, G. Rajalakshmi, Kota Srinivas. “Investigative Study of Secured Data Transfer Mechanism for Smart Grid Metering System”, Published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering Technology (JECET), E-ISSN: 2278-179X, Vol.4. No.2, 2015: 231-239.
8. C. Sethuraman, K. Srinivas and G.Sekaran. “Pyrolysis coupled pulse oxygen incineration for disposal of hazardous chrome impregnated fine particulate solid waste generated from leather industry”, Published in Elsevier Publication in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2 2014: 516-524.
9. C. Sethuraman, Rajesh Tilwani. “Energy savings potentials in buildings through energy audit – A case study in an Indian building”, Published in Internal Conference on Technological Advancements in Power & Energy, 978-1-4799-8280-6/15 © IEEE 2105
10. Dr. C. Sethuraman, Pankaj Jood, Prof. Kota Srinivas. “Remote Monitoring Energy Management System using LonWorks and Modbus Communication Protocol”, Published in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Vol. 02 Issue. 03, June 2015
11. Sonukumar, C. Sethuraman and Kota Srinivas, “Solar Powered Automatic Drip Irrigation System (SPADIS) using Wireless Sensor Network Technology”, Published in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Vol. 04 Issue. 07, June 2017
12. C. Sethuraman. “Proper Selection of Insulation Material is an Art”, Published in www.energy managertraining.com an official web site of created under Indo-German Energy Efficiency and Environment Project (IGEEP) in collaboration with German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). Issue#EE07, 15th Oct. 2003.
13. C. Sethuraman. “Recommendation to improve the working relations with Energy Auditors and to Overcome with the Associated Barries”, Published in www.energy managertraining.com an official web site of created under Indo-German Energy Efficiency and Environment Project (IGEEP) in collaboration with German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). Issue#EE09, 18th Nov. 2003.
14. C. Sethuraman, Published a paper on successful energy saving implementation case study of M/s. Ramco Systems Air Conditioning plant in BEE official website – www.energymanagertraining.com an official web site of created under Indo-German Energy Efficiency and Environment Project (IGEEP) in collaboration with German Technical Cooperation (GTZ).
15. Srinivas Kota, MeenalochaniChander, G. S. Ayyappan, ChenthamaraiSelvam, C. Sethuraman, “Pump Efficiency Monitor – A cost effective technique”, Chemical – World Magazine, April 2010, p36-38.
16. Srinivas Kota, MeenalochaniChander, G. S. Ayyappan, ChenthamaraiSelvam, C. Sethuraman, “Pump Efficiency Monitoring System (PEMS) using thermodynamic principle”, World Pumps India, May-June 2009, p37.
Papers Presented in Conference:
17. C. Sethuraman, “Energy Recovery During Disposal of Chrome and Refractory Organics with Impregnated Proteinaceous Leather Solid Waste” in the 3rd International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste, 8-11 Nov. 2010, Venice, Italy.
18. C. Sethuraman, “Pyrolysis and Starved Air Incineration of Buffing Dust Generated in Leather Industry” in the VIIIth Asian International Conference on Leather Science & Technology (AICLST), Leather 2020: Chalanges & Opportunities held on 12th to 14th November, 2010 at Hotel The Stadel, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
19. C. Sethuraman, “Generation of clean combustible gas and useful by-products from chrome containing solid leather waste towards zero discharge-A novel double pyrolysis method” in the National Seminar on Energy Resources, Environmental Impacts and Industrial Waste Management – EEIWM 2012/AL/12, on 27th Feb., 2012, at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, A.P.
20. C. Sethuraman, “Energy Audit and Use of Waste Resources to generate Bio-fuels and Products from Leather Industries”, in the National Conference on Energy Audit and Power Quality – NCEAPQ2012 on 5th Oct. 2012 at Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai.
21. C. Sethuraman, ”Conversion of Hazardous Leather Solid Waste into Fuels and Products” presented in the Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, South Asia Satellite Conference (GHTC-SAS 2013) in Techno Park, Trivandrum on 24th Aug. 2013, Organised by IEEE Kerala Section.
22. Mukesh Kumar, Sonukumar, C. Sethuraman and Kota Srinivas, “Measurement and Analysis on Energy Usage in an Institute and Suggestions for Energy Conservation”, National Conference on Green Energy Technologies-Energy Management Instrumentation, NCGET 2017, April 27-29, 2017 at MNM Jain Engineering College, Chennai.
23. Sonukumar, C. Sethuraman, “Instrumentation for Solar Photovoltaic System Efficiency Monitoring through Modbus Protocol” in 2nd IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Communication and Aerospace Technology (ICECA 2018) on 29th March, 2018, Organised by RVS Technical Campus, Coimbatore.
24. C. Sethuraman, D. Bansal and R.K.Mohan Rao, “Energy Conservation Techniques on Combined Water Supply Schemes” at 6th Water Asia 2005 - International Conference, New Delhi.
25. C. Sethuraman, “Energy Management and Targeting System for Paper Industries”, National Conference, organized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Govt. of India at M/s. BILT Paper industry, Ballarpur on 5th October 2002
26. C. Sethuraman, “Energy Conservation in Municipal Water Supply Schemes”, National Conference, organized by Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA), Chennai on 12th November 2002.
27. C. Sethuraman, “Instrumentation for Energy Conservation on Textile Industries” National Conference, sponsored by Department of Science and Organized by Technology (DST) at AC Tech. College, Anna University on 5th July 2003
28. C. Sethuraman, “Energy Audit and Use of Energy Management System in Industries” National Conference, Organized by Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), Chennai on 29th December 2004.
29. C. Sethuraman, “Energy Management System” National Conference at National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research, Chennai on 10th Feb. 2006.
30. C. Sethuraman “Energy Conservation Techniques on Pumps, Fans and Blowers”, National Conference, Organized by AC Tech College of Technology, Anna University on 24th Feb. 2006.
31. C. Sethuraman, “Energy conservation potential through motor efficiency measurement, monitoring and control” workshop at Kathir Engineering College, Coimbatore on 19th Sep. 2013.
32. C. Sethuraman, “Energy Saving Opportunities & Energy Conservation in Pumping Systems” in the International Conferennce conducted under Indo-US, Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative Award Programme on Emerging Trends in Energy Systems Management dated on 16th March, 2014 at Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Organised jointly by Anamalai University, India and Tennessee Tech University, USA.
33. Sonu Kumar, C. Sethuraman, “Instrumentation for SPV System Efficiency Monitoring through Modbus Protocol”, IEEE Xplore, ISBN: 978-1-5386-0965-1, Pg. 233-241.
34. Sonu Kumar, C. Sethuraman, “Effect of Solar Irradiance on Solar PV Panel Electrical and Efficiency Parameters” in the International Workshop on Energy Materials and Devices, held on 3-4th May, 2018 at CGET, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
35. Sonu Kumar, C. Sethuraman, “ Estimation of State of Charge of Lead-Acid Battery Used in Solar Photovoltaic System”, in the National Hindi Technical Seminar on “Technology Vision 2035-Challenges & Opportunities”, 13-14th August, 2018, CSIR-SERC.
Patents, Technology Transfer etc
Project Details
PROJECTS DETAILS |
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Sr. No. |
Title of the project |
Role in the project |
Date of commencement of the project |
Date of completion of the project |
Project Category |
Project Cost (Rs. Lakhs) |
1 |
Consultancy on Energy Management System |
Member |
Jan. 2001 |
Jan. 2003 |
Indo German Energy Efficiency Project |
Rs.25.0L |
2 |
Online Energy Monitoring & Control System and its Installation in an Industry |
Member |
Oct. 2001 |
Oct. 2004 |
Govt. Grant in Aid Project |
Rs.50.46L |
3 |
Design Development Installation and Commissioning of Energy Management Systems |
Member |
July 2003 |
June 2005 |
Sponsored Project GTZ (German Technical Cooperation |
Rs.40.0L |
4 |
Technology Demonstration of Energy Monitoring & Control System |
Member |
Feb. 2004 |
Oct. 2004 |
Sponsored Project (BHEL) |
Rs. 22.50L |
5 |
Design and Development of Low Cost Power Quality Analyser for Industrial and Commercial Applications |
Member |
Mar. 2004 |
Sep. 2006 |
Govt. Grant in Aid Project |
Rs. 24.24L |
6 |
Design & Development of Pump Efficiency Monitoring System (PEMS) using the state of the art instrumentation and information technology |
Member |
Nov.2004 |
Nov. 2006 |
Govt. Grant in Aid Project |
Rs. 18.84L |
7 |
Industrial Waste Minimisation and Clean up |
Member |
Aug. 2005 |
Sep. 2007 |
Network Project |
Rs.12.37L |
8 |
Installation of Web based Industrial Energy and Waste Minimisation System for Textile Dyeing Unit |
Member |
Feb. 2006 |
Oct. 2007 |
PCRA and CKP Grant-in Aid Project |
12.37-PCRA, 10.85-CKP |
9 |
Energy Management System-Phase II |
Member |
May 2007 |
Mar. 2009 |
Sponsored Project |
Rs.18.0L |
10 |
Feasibility Study for Driving Energy Bench Marking for Leather Processing Sectors |
Project Leader |
Jul 2007 |
Mar 2009 |
Govt. Grant in Aid Project. Ministry of Industry & Commerce. |
Rs.6.31L |
11 |
Clean fuel from hazardous leather solid waste |
Project Leader |
Sep. 2010 |
Sep.2012 |
CSIR-Empower Project |
Rs. 13.40L |
12 |
Engineering disaster mitigation and health monitoring for safe and smart built environment (EDMISSIBLE) |
Member |
Apr. 2012 |
Mar. 2017 |
CSIR 12 FYP Network Project |
Rs.48.02L |
13 |
Energy Audit to Reserve Bank Staff College, Chennai |
Project Leader |
Jan.2014 |
Dec.2015 |
Consultancy Project |
Rs. 2.27L |
14 |
Remote Monitoring of Wind Turbine Research Station (WTRS), Kayathar and Integration with Energy Management System (EMS) to be installed at National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai |
Project Leader |
Jan. 2016 |
Mar. 2017 |
Sponsored Project (National Institute of Wind Energy, Govt. of India) |
Rs. 21.50L |
15 |
Consultancy on Energy Audit Study for CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar. |
Project Leader |
Jan. 2017 |
Nov.2017 |
Consultancy Project |
Rs. 3.0L |
16 |
Development of Cost Effective Management System for Energy Monitoring, Control and Optimization at Individual and Cluster of Houses under CSIR-SERC’s Mission Mode Project-Development of Fast, Durable, Eco-balanced and Energy Efficient Mass Housing Scheme |
Member |
Apr. 2018 |
Mar.2020 |
Headquarter Controlled Project (HCP0015) |
Rs.105L |
OTHER CONSULTANCY PROJECTS Brief details of the Consultancy Projects Carried out on Energy Audit / Energy Studies, Air Conditioning Systems, Power Quality & Harmonic Analysis, Lighting, Boiler Performance, Pump Efficiency, Motor Performance, Waste Heat Recovery, Solar Photovoltaic System, Solar Water Heating System etc) |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the users benefitted |
Place of study |
1 |
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV University) |
Kanchipuram |
2 |
E-Funds International India Pvt. Ltd. |
Chennai |
3 |
Bharat Starch Industries Ltd. |
Pondicherry |
4 |
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., |
Chennai |
5 |
Modi Sugars Ltd., Modi Nagar |
Gaziabad |
6 |
Zip Industries Ltd |
Chengalputtu |
7 |
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Boiler Auxiliaries Plant |
Ranipet |
8-14 |
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board 7 Combined Water Supply Schemes) |
Pillur (Coimbatore), Sankarankoil, Koilpatty, Tiruchengode, Edappady-Rasipuram, Alandur-Pallavaram and Maraimalai Nagar |
15 |
Diamond Casting Pvt. Ltd |
Ambattur, Chennai |
16 |
The Madras Medical Mission |
Chennai |
17 |
Kadapa Municipal Corporation |
Kadapa, A.P. |
18 |
Henkel Spic India Ltd |
Karaikal |
19 |
Texx One Speciality (P) Ltd |
Chennai |
20 |
Malar Hospitals Ltd |
Chennai |
21 |
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation |
Chennai |
22-26 |
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board 5 Combined Water Supply Schemes) |
Tuticorin, Manapparai, Pudukkottai, Salem-Authoor and Tiruppur |
27 |
Ramco Systems Ltd. |
Chennai |
28 |
Centre for Wind Energy Technology |
Chennai |
29 |
Prasad Film Laboratories |
Chennai |
30 |
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd |
Chennai |
31 |
Kilpauk Pumping Station |
Chennai |
32 |
Prima Products Ltd. Unit I |
Coimbatore |
33 |
Prima Products Ltd. Unit II |
Coimbatore |
33 |
Premier Polytronics Ltd |
Coimbatore |
34 |
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), BMB |
Chennai |
35 |
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Zonal Office |
Chennai |
36 |
Burn Standard Co. Ltd |
Salem |
37 |
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing |
Kolkata |
38 |
Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Ltd |
Tirunelveli |
39 |
Nutrine Confectionery Co. Ltd |
Chittoor |
40 |
Rajapalaiyam Spintext |
Rajapalaiyam |
41 |
Prime Cotton Textiles |
Udumalpet |
42 |
Tamil Nadu Industrial Explosives Ltd |
Katpadi |
43 |
Hindustan Teleprinters Ltd |
Chennai |
44 |
Tata Engineering and Locomotive Co. Ltd |
Pimpri, Pune |
45 |
Dwarikesh Sugars India Ltd. |
Bijnor, U.P |
46 |
Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
New Delhi |
47 |
Hindustan Lever Ltd. |
Trichy |
48 |
Seshasayee Papers & Boards Ltd |
Erode |
49 |
Sun Paper Mills Ltd |
Tirunelveli |
50 |
Southern Railways-Lighting Study |
Chennai |
51 |
Southern Railways – Harmonics & Power Quality Study |
Chennai to Salem |
52 |
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agencies (TEDA)- SPV / SWHS |
Chennai, Yerkadu, Ooty, Kollimalai. |
53 |
TWAD Board-Power Quality Study |
Thuriyur |
54 |
TWAD Board-Design stage study for 136 fluoride affected habitations in 4 unions |
Salem |
55 |
Gopichettipalayam Municipal Water Supply Scheme |
Gopichettipalayam |
56 |
TANFAC-Pump Efficiency on inner coating |
Cuddalore |
57 |
TWAD Board – Muthur-Gangeyam CWSS- Pump Efficiency on inner coating |
Erode Dist. |
58-60 |
Goa Carbon Ltd-Waste heat recovery for power plant installation |
Goa, Bilaspur and Paradeep |
61 |
Bhatia International Ltd- Waste heat recovery for power plant installation |
Ketnamallee |
62 |
Saurastra Fuels (P) Ltd |
Porbandar |
63 |
Electro Steel Castings Ltd. |
Haldia |
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Energy Audit at CSIR Labs |
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64 |
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) |
Chennai |
65 |
North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) |
Jorhat, Assam |
66 |
National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) |
Hyderabad |
67 |
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) |
Goa |
68 |
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) |
Kochi |
69 |
National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) |
Trivandrum |
70 |
National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) |
Bangaluru |
71 |
Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) |
Chennai |
72 |
CSIR Madras Complex (CMC) |
Chennai |
73 |
Central Scientific Instruments Organisation |
Chandigarh |
74 |
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) |
Palampur |
75 |
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) |
Kolkata |
76 |
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) |
Nagpur |
77 |
Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) |
Roorkee |