List of Publications

Journal Papers:

  1. Vallinayagam, R., An, Y., Vedharaj, S., Sim, J., Chang, J., & Johansson, B. (2018). Naphtha vs. dieseline–The effect of fuel properties on combustion homogeneity in transition from CI combustion towards HCCI. Fuel, 224, 451-460.
  2. Subramanian, T., Varuvel, E. G., Ganapathy, S., Vedharaj, S., & Vallinayagam, R. (2018). Role of fuel additives on reduction of NO X emission from a diesel engine powered by camphor oil biofuel. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(16), 15368-15377.
  3. An, Y., Ali, M. J. M., Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Perez, F. H., Sim, J., Chang, J., Im, H.G & Johansson, B. (2018). Investigation of Premixed and Diffusion Flames in PPC and CI Combustion Modes (No. 2018-01-0899). SAE Technical Paper.
  4. Vallinayagam, R., AlRamadan, A. S., Vedharaj, S., An, Y., Sim, J., Chang, J., & Johansson, B. (2018). Low Load Limit Extension for Gasoline Compression Ignition Using Negative Valve Overlap Strategy (No. 2018-01-0896). SAE Technical Paper.
  5. An, Y., Jaasim, M., Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Im, H. G., & Johansson, B. (2018). Numerical simulation of combustion and soot under partially premixed combustion of low-octane gasoline. Fuel, 211, 420-431.
  6. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., An, Y., Dawood, A., Najafabadi, M. I., Somers, B., Chang, J., & Johansson, B. (2017). Fuel Effect on Combustion Stratification in Partially Premixed Combustion (No. 2017-24-0089). SAE Technical Paper.
  7. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., An, Y., Najafabadi, M. I., Somers, B., Chang, J., & Johansson, B. (2017). Combustion Homogeneity and Emission Analysis during the Transition from CI to HCCI for FACE I Gasoline (No. 2017-01-2263). SAE Technical Paper.
  8. An, Y., Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Masurier, J. B., Dawood, A., Najafabadi, M. I., Somers, B., & Johansson, B. (2017). Analysis of Transition from HCCI to CI via PPC with Low Octane Gasoline Fuels using Optical Diagnostics and Soot Particle Analysis (No. 2017-01-2403). SAE Technical Paper.
  9. An, Y., Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Dawood, A., Masurier, J. B., Najafabadi, M. I., Somers, B., & Johansson, B. (2017). Effect of Aromatics on Combustion Stratification and Particulate Emissions from Low Octane Gasoline Fuels in PPC and HCCI Mode (No.2017-24-0086). SAE Technical Paper.
  10. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., An, Y., Dawood, A., Najafabadi, M. I., Somers, B., Chang, J., Sarathy, S. M., & Johansson, B. (2017). Compression Ignition of Light Naphtha and Its Multicomponent Surrogate under Partially Premixed Conditions (No. 2017-24-0078). SAE Technical Paper.
  11. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., An, Y., Dawood, A., Izadi Najafabadi, M., Somers, B., & Johansson, B., (2017). Combustion Stratification for Naphtha from CI Combustion to PPC (No. 2017-01-0745) SAE Technical Paper.
  12. Mubarak Ali, M., Hernandez Perez, F., Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Dibble, R. W., & Im, H. (2017). Effect of Timing and Location of Hotspot on Super Knock during Preignition (No. 2017-01-0686) SAE Technical Paper.
  13. Mubarak ali, M., Hernandez Perez, F., Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Johansson, B., & Im, H. (2017). A Computational Study of Stratified Combustion in an Optical Diesel Engine (No. 2017-01-0573) SAE Technical Paper.
  14. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Naser, N., Roberts, W. L., Dibble, R. W., & Sarathy, S. M. (2017). Terpineol as a novel octane booster for extending the knock limit of gasoline. Fuel, 187, 9-15.
  15. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Roberts, W. L., Dibble, R. W., & Sarathy, S. M. (2017). Performance and emissions of gasoline blended with terpineol as an octane booster. Renewable Energy, 101, 1087-1093.
  16. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Yang, W. M., Saravanan, C. G., & Roberts, W. L. (2016). Synthesis and utilization of catalytically cracked cashew nut shell liquid in a diesel engine. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 70, 316-324.
  17. Sivasankaralingam, V., Raman, V., Ali, M. J. M., Alfazazi, A., Lu, T., Im, H., Sarathy, S. M., & Dibble, R. W. (2016). Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Ethanol/Diethyl Ether Mixtures in a CI Engine (No. 2016-01-2180). SAE Technical Paper.
  18. Raman, V., Sivasankaralingam, V., Dibble, R., & Sarathy, S. M. (2016). α-Pinene-A High Energy Density Biofuel for SI Engine Applications (No. 2016-01-2171). SAE Technical Paper.
  19. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Yang, W. M., Chou, S. K., Chua, K. J. E., & Lee, P. S. (2015). Performance emission and economic analysis of preheated CNSL biodiesel as an alternate fuel for a diesel engine. International Journal of Green Energy, 12(4), 359-367.
  20. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Yang, W. M., Saravanan, C. G., & Lee, P. S. (2015). Optimization of combustion bowl geometry for the operation of kapok biodiesel–Diesel blends in a stationary diesel engine. Fuel, 139, 561-567.
  21. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., Roberts, W. L., & Dibble, R. W. (2015). Feasibility of using less viscous and lower cetane (LVLC) fuels in a diesel engine: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 51, 1166-1190.
  22. Muthukumaran, N., Saravanan, C. G., Yadav, S. P. R., Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., & Roberts, W. L. (2015). Synthesis of cracked Calophyllum inophyllum oil using fly ash catalyst for diesel engine application. Fuel, 155, 68-76.
  23. Yadav, S. P. R., Saravanan, C. G., Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., & Roberts, W. L.(2015). Fuel and engine characterization study of catalytically cracked waste transformer oil. Energy Conversion and Management, 96, 490-498.
  24. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Yang, W. M., Chou, S. K., Chua, K. J. E., & Lee, P. S. (2014). Experimental and finite element analysis of a coated diesel engine fueled by cashew nut shell liquid biodiesel. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 53, 259-268.
  25. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Yang, W. M., Saravanan, C. G., Chou, S. K., Chua, K. J. E., & Lee, P. S. (2014). Reduction of harmful emissions from a diesel engine fueled by kapok methyl ester using combined coating and SNCR technology. Energy Conversion and Management, 79, 581-589.
  26. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Yang, W. M., Chou, S. K., & Lee, P. S. (2014). Effect of adding 1, 4-Dioxane with kapok biodiesel on the characteristics of a diesel engine. Applied Energy, 136, 1166-1173.
  27. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., & Lee, P. S. (2014). Operation of neat pine oil biofuel in a diesel engine by providing ignition assistance. Energy Conversion and Management, 88, 1032-1040.
  28. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., Lee, P. S., Chua, K. J. E., & Chou, S. K. (2014). Pine oil–biodiesel blends: A double biofuel strategy to completely eliminate the use of diesel in a diesel engine. Applied Energy, 130, 466-473.
  29. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., Saravanan, C. G., Lee, P. S., Chua, K. J. E., & Chou, S. K. (2014). Impact of pine oil biofuel fumigation on gaseous emissions from a diesel engine. Fuel Processing Technology, 124, 44-53.
  30. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., Raghavan, V., Saravanan, C. G., Lee, P.S., Chua, K. J. E., & Chou, S. K. (2014). Investigation of evaporation and engine characteristics of pine oil biofuel fumigated in the inlet manifold of a diesel engine. Applied Energy, 115, 514-524.
  31. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., Saravanan, C. G., Lee, P. S., Chua, K. J. E., & Chou, S. K. (2014). Impact of ignition promoting additives on the characteristics of a diesel engine powered by pine oil–diesel blend. Fuel, 117, 278-285.
  32. Mohan, B., Yang, W., Raman, V., Sivasankaralingam, V., & Chou, S. K. (2014). Optimization of biodiesel fueled engine to meet emission standards through varying nozzle opening pressure and static injection timing. Applied Energy, 130, 450-457.
  33. Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Yang, W. M., Chou, S. K., Chua, K. J. E., & Lee, P. S. (2013). Experimental investigation of kapok (Ceiba pentandra) oil biodiesel as an alternate fuel for diesel engine. Energy Conversion and Management, 75, 773-779
  34. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., Saravanan, C. G., Lee, P. S., Chua, K. J. E., & Chou, S. K. (2013). Emission reduction from a diesel engine fueled by pine oil biofuel using SCR and catalytic converter. Atmospheric environment, 80, 190-197.
  35. Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Yang, W. M., Lee, P. S., Chua, K. J. E., & Chou, S. K. (2013). Combustion performance and emission characteristics study of pine oil in a diesel engine. Energy, 57, 344-351.
  36. Yang, W. M., An, H., Chou, S. K., Chua, K. J., Mohan, B., Sivasankaralingam, V., Raman, V., Maghbouli, A., & Li, J. (2013). Impact of emulsion fuel with nano-organic additives on the performance of diesel engine. Applied energy, 112, 1206-1212.
  37. Yang, W. M., An, H., Chou, S. K., Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Balaji, M., Mohammad, F.E.A., & Chua, K. J. E. (2013). Emulsion fuel with novel nano-organic additives for diesel engine application. Fuel, 104, 726-731.

Book Chapters:

  1. Vedharaj S. (2021) Advanced Ignition System to Extend the Lean Limit Operation of Spark-Ignited (SI) Engines—A Review. In: Singh A.P., Kumar D., Agarwal A.K. (eds) Alternative Fuels and Advanced Combustion Techniques as Sustainable Solutions for Internal Combustion Engines. Energy, Environment, and Sustainability. Springer, Singapore.