CENTRE FOR RESEARCH

ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 025

MINUTES OF THE DOCTORAL COMMITTEE MEETING FOR SUGGESTING

SUBJECT EXPERT FOR ORAL EXAMINATION

The Doctoral Committee Meeting of the Ph.D. Scholar, Mr./Ms. J.SELVAKUMAR

(Reg.No. 10960321069 ) was held on at A.M./P.M. in the Department of

Automobile Engineering Department
The following members were present

1. Dr.S.JOHNALEXIS (Supervisor & Convener)

2. -------- (Joint Supervisor, if applicable)

3. Dr.M.KARTHIKEYAN (Member)

4. Dr.A.S.RAMKUMAR (Member)

5. ------ (Research Co-ordinator, if applicable)

The Comments given by the Indian and Foreign examiners have been reviewed by the
Doctoral Committee and ascertained that the corrections were carried out by the scholar.
*Title of the thesis / Title of the thesis modified as per the suggestion of Indian / Foreign
examiners.“INVESTIGATIONS ON THE DETERMINATION OF FATIGUE CURVE PARAMETERS
USING MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS.”

The Doctoral Committee further recommends a panel of experts for constituting oral
examination board.

Member Member
(Signature with Name with date) (Signature with Name and date)

Supervisor Joint Supervisor

(Signature with Name, date and seal) (Signature with Name, date and seal)
(if applicable)

Forwarded

Signature of the HOD/Director of the Centre of the Supervisor

 (Name with Seal)

*Strike off whichever is not applicable.

 CENTRE FOR RESEARCH
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 025

PANEL OF SUBJECT EXPERTS FOR VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION

Name and Registration No. of the Scholar :J. SELVAKUMAR 10960321069

Programme : Ph.D. FT/PT
Title of the Thesis : Investigations on the Determination of Fatigue Curve
Parameters Using Mathematical Functions
Faculty as per PG Qualification : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Name of the Supervisor :Dr.S.JOHNALEXIS
Name of the Joint Supervisor (if applicable) :-----------
S.No. Name with full and correct postal address Area of specialization
PANEL OF EXPERTS
1. Name :Dr.M.DURAISELVAM No. of Publications :
Designation :Associate Professor (List to be enclosed)
Department :Production Engineering
Addres : Head of the Department Tribology
Department of Production Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli- 620 015
Phone : 0431-2503509 E-mail: durai@nitt.edu
2. Name : Dr.V.Selladurai No. of Publications :
Designation : Professor & Head (List to be enclosed)
Department : Mechanical Engineering Operations research
Address :Principal
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Coimbatore 641 014
Phone : 9629322277 E-mail: principal@cit.edu.in
3. Name : Dr.S.Muthu No. of Publications :
Designation :PROFESSOR &PRINCIPAL (List to be enclosed)
Department :MECHANICAL ENINEERING Manufacturing engineering
Address : Principal
Adithya Institute of Technology
Sathy Main Road,
Kurumbapalayam,
Coimbatore-641 107
Phone : 97900 17157 E-mail:smuthu231155@gmail.com

Member Member
(Signature with Name with date) (Signature with Name and date)
 Supervisor Joint Supervisor
(Signature with Name, date and seal) (Signature with Name, date and seal)
(if applicable)

Name :Dr.M.DURAISELVAM
Designation : Associate Professor & Head
Department : Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli .

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2016

1. Ramesh Raju, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, Arun G. K, “Numerical Finite Element

Investigation on Laser Cladding of Aerospace Components”, International Journal of Life Cycle
Reliability and Safety Engineering, 2016, pp 13 - 23.

2. V. Dillibabu, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, Rahul V. S, “Finite Element Simulation and

Optimization of Dissimilar Welding for Gas Turbine Applications”, International Journal of Life
Cycle Reliability and Safety Engineering,2016, pp13 - 21.

3. M.M Ferozhkhan, M Duraiselvam, R Ravibharath,” Plasma Transferred Arc Welding of

Stellite 6 Alloy on Stainless Steel for Wear Resistance”, Procedia Technology, 2016, pp 1305-
1311.

4. S.R Dhineshkumar, M Duraiselvam, S Natarajan, SS Panwar, T Jena, “Enhancement of strain

tolerance of functionally graded LaTi 2 Al 9 O 19 thermal barrier coating through ultra-short
pulse based laser texturing” Surface and Coatings Technology, 2016, pp 263-271.

5. S.R Dhineshkumar, M Duraiselvam, S Natarajan, SS Panwar, T Jana, “Enhanced ablation

resistance through laser glazing of plasma sprayed LaTi 2 Al 9 O 19-based functionally graded
thermal barrier coating” Ceramics International ,2016 , pp 10184-10190.

6. A Arulbrittoraj, P Padmanabhan, M Duraiselvam, R Srinivasan, “The effect of sliding wear

parameters on carburized AISI1040 steel”, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2016,
pp 1825-1833.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2015

7.Ilangovan Arun, P. Vaishnavi, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, V. Senthilkumar, and
V. Anandakrishnan, “Development of carbide intermetallic layer by electric discharge alloying on
AISI-D2 tool steel and its wear resistance”, International Journal of Materials Research ,2015, pp
544-551.

8.Illangovan Arun, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, V. Senthilkumar, R. Narayanasamy,

V. Anandakrishnan, “Synthesis of electric discharge alloyed nickel–tungsten coating on tool steel
and its tribological studies”, Materials and Design ,2015, pp 257–262.

9. Muthukannan Duraiselvam, A. Valarmathi, S. M. Shariff, G. Padmanabham, “Laser surface

nitride Ti–6Al–4V for light weight automobile disk brake rotor application”, Wear, 2015, pp
269–274.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2014

10.S. Baskaran, V. Anandakrishnan, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, “Investigations on dry sliding

wear behavior of in situ casted AA7075–TiC metal matrix composites by using Taguchi
technique”, Materials and Design , 2014, pp 184–192.

11.S. Baskaran, V. Anandakrishnan, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, S. Raghuraman,

V. M. Illayaraja Muthaiyaa, “Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis of Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour
of Annealed AA7075-TiC metal matrix composites”, Applied Mechanics and Materials ,2014,
pp 258–262.

12. S. Baskaran, B. M. Muthamizh Selvan, V. Anandakrishnan, R. Venkatraman, Muthukannan

Duraiselvam, “Effect of Heat Treatment on Wear Behaviour of Hot Extruded AA7075-4% TiC in-
situ metal matrix composite”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014, pp 263–267.

13.S. Rajesh, A. Gopala Krishna, P. Rama Murthy Raju, M. Duraiselvam, “Statistical Analysis of
Dry Sliding Wear of Graphite Reinforced Aluminium MMCs”, Procedia Materials Science ,
2014,pp 1110-1120.

14.Rajesh Siriyala, A. Gopala Krishna, P. Rama Murthy Raju, M. Duraiselvam, “Multi-response

optimization of tribological characteristics of aluminium MMCs using PCA”, International
Journal of Multidiscipline Modeling in Material and Structures ,2014, pp 276-287.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2013

15.S. Rajesh, A. Gopala Krishna, P. Rama Murthy Raju, M. Duraiselvam, “Statistical Modeling
and Analysis of Dry Sliding Wear of SiC Reinforced Aluminium MMCs”, International Journal
of Surface Engineering and Interdisciplinary Material Science , 2013,pp 57-90.

16.M. Hashim, K.E. Sarath Raghavendra Babu, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, Harshad Natu,
V.Muthupandi, K.Sivaprasad, K.R. Rajith, “Tribological studies on laser surface melted Hastelloy
C-276”, Surface Engineering 2013.2013, pp 314-322.

17.M. Hashim, K.E. Sarath Raghavendra Babu, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, Harshad Natu,
“Improvement of wear resistance of Hastelloy C-276 through laser surface melting”, Materials
and Design , 2013 ,pp 546-551.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2012

18.N.L. Parthasarathi, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, Utpal Borah, “Effect of plasma spraying

parameter on wear resistance of NiCrBSiCFe plasma coatings on austenitic stainless steel at
elevated temperatures at various loads”, Materials and Design, 2012, pp 141–151.

19.G.M. Balamurugan, Muthukannan Duraiselvam, V. Anandakrishnan, “Comparison of high

temperature wear behaviour of plasma sprayed WC–Co coated and hard chromium plated AISI
304 austenitic stainless steel”, Materials and Design, 2012, pp 640–646.

20.Rajesh Siriyala, Gopala Krishna Alluru, Rama Murthy Raju Penmetsa, Muthukannan
Duraiselvam, “Application of grey-taguchi method for optimization of dry sliding wear
properties of aluminum MMCs”, Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering , 2012, pp 279-287.
Name :Dr.V.SELLADURAI
Designation : Professor & Principal
Department : Mechanical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology. Coimbatore

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2016

1. D Seenivasan, V Selladurai, P Senthil, “Analysis of six stages supply chain management in

inventory optimization for warehouse with artificial bee colony algorithm using genetic
algorithm,” Journal of Engineering Research, 2016, pp 37-43.

2. P Manimaran, V Selladurai, “Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Throttling on the

Performance of Vapour Compression Refrigeration System,” Advances in Mechanical
Engineering, 2016, pp 511-519.

3. N. Mohan Das Gandhi, V. Selladurai, P. Santhi, "Unsustainable development to sustainable

development: a conceptual model", Management of Environmental Quality: An International
Journal, Vol. 17 ,2016, pp.654-672.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2015

4. R Sivaprakasam, V Selladurai, P Sasikumar, “Implementation of interpretive structural

modelling methodology as a strategic decision making tool in a Green Supply Chain Context”,
Annals of Operations Research, 2015, pp 423-448

5. RR Singh, V Selladurai, PK Ponkarthik, AB Solomon,” Effect of anodization on the heat

transfer performance of flat thermosyphon”, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science , 2015 , pp
574-581.

6. R Sivaprakasam, V Selladurai, P Sasikumar, “Integrating environmental factors in the suppliers

assessment using analytic hierarchy process as a decision making tool,” Journal of Materials and
Environmental Science, 2015, pp 2097-2104

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2014

7. D Seenivasan, V Selladurai, P Senthil, “Optimization of liquid desiccant dehumidifier
performance using Taguchi method”, Advances in Mechanical Engineering , 2014,pp 331-338.
8. R Saravanakumar, V Selladurai,” Exergy analysis of a domestic refrigerator using eco-friendly
R290/R600a refrigerant mixture as an alternative to R134a,” Journal of Thermal Analysis and
Calorimetry , 2014, pp 933-940.

9. M Murugan, V Selladurai, “Productivity improvement in manufacturing submersible pump

diffuser housing using lean manufacturing system”, Journal of Engineering Research , 2014,
pp 421-426

10. D Seenivasan, V Selladurai, P Senthil, “Optimization of Moisture condensation rate of Liquid

Desiccant Dehumidifier through Genetic Algorithm”, International Journal of ChemTech
Research ,2014, pp 400-407.

11. S Vairam, V Selladurai ,”Parallel Machine Shop Scheduling Using Memetic algorithm”,
Applied Mechanics and Materials 573, 2014,pp 362-367.

12. P Manimaran, V Selladurai, “Efficient heuristics for cost optimisation in multi stage supply
chain network with a fixed transportation charge”, International Journal of Services and
Operations Management , 2014, pp115-124.

13. S Vairam, V Selladurai, “Permutation genetic algorithm based encoding method for parallel
machine scheduling and balancing”, Applied Mechanics & Materials, 2014, pp125-132.

14. K Mani, V Selladurai, N Murugan, “Experimental investigations with eco-friendly

refrigerants using design of experiments technique-mathematical modeling and experimental
validation”, Thermal Science ,2014 ,pp 363-374.

15. R Elangovan, B Dattaguru, TS Ramamurthy, V Selladurai , “Development of design charts

for stress intensity factors at tips of multi-site cracks in unstiffened curved panels”, Engineering
Fracture Mechanics, 2014, pp 116-123.

16. R Elangovan, TS Ramamurthy, B Dattaguru, V Selladurai, “Analytical Determination of

Residual Strength and Linkup Strength for Flat Panels, with Multiple Site Damage”, Arabian
Journal for Science and Engineering, 2014, pp 2271-2276.

17. P Manimaran, V Selladurai, “Glowworm swarm optimisation algorithm for nonlinear fixed
charge transportation problem in a single stage supply chain network”, International Journal of
Logistics Economics and Globalisation , 2014, pp 42-55.
18. P Manimaran, V Selladurai , “Particle swarm optimisation for multi stage supply chain
network associated with fixed charges”, International Journal of Operational Research , 2014,
pp 100-122.

19 P Manimaran, V Selladurai,”Cat swarm optimization for single stage supply chain distribution
system with fixed charges”. ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing, 2014,pp 88-95.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2013

20. P Ilamathi, V Selladurai, K Balamurugan, “Modeling and optimization of unburned carbon in

coal-fired boiler using artificial neural network and genetic algorithm”, Journal of Energy
Resources Technology , 2013,pp 136-142.

21. P Ilamathi, V Selladurai, K Balamurugan, VT Sathyanathan , “ANN–GA approach for

predictive modeling and optimization of NOx emission in a tangentially fired boiler”, Clean
Technologies and Environmental Policy , 2013, pp 125-131.

22. K Sivasami, V Selladurai, SR Devadasan, K Rajan, “Reduction of NOx and Smoke Emission
with the effect of Biodiesel-Water Emulsion Mixture Fuel in a Diesel Engine “,International
Journal of Engineering and Technology ,2013,pp 242-249.

23. K Mani, V Selladurai, N Murugan, “Development of Mathematical Models for Predicting

Performance of CFC12, HFC134a and R290/R600 Mixture Refrigerants using Design of
Experiments” , International Journal of Thermodynamics , 2013, pp 43-53.

24. S Sundararaj, V Selladurai, “Flow and Mixing Pattern of Transverse Turbulent Jet in Venturi-
Jet Mixer”, Arabian Journal for Science & Engineering , 2013, pp 45-52.

25. P Ilamathi, V Selladurai, K Balamurugan, “A novel approach for modelling of NOx emission
reduction in a tangentially fired coal boiler”, International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal
Technology, 2013, pp 449-461.

26. G Kannan, DV Selladurai, S Karthi ,”Swaging process for productivity improvement in the
manufacture of spindles”, NISCAIR-CSIR, India2013.

27. V Muthukumaran, M Senthil kumar, V Selladurai, “Improvement of surface properties of

AISI 316L SS by oxygen and helium ion implantation”, Journal of Engineering, Design and
Technology, 2013, pp 34-43.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2012

28. B John, V Selladurai, R Ranganathan, Machine tool component manufacturing–a lean
approach”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2012, pp 405-430.

29. P Ilamathi, V Selladurai, K Balamurugan,” Predictive modelling and optimization of nitrogen

oxides emission in coal power plant using Artificial Neural Network and Simulated Annealing”,
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence ,2012, pp11-17.

30. J Maniraj, V Selladurai, N Sivashanmugam, S Arungalai Vendan, “Hard finish turning

parameters optimization for machining of high temperature stainless steel “, High Temp. Mater,
Proc.2012,pp 321-329.

31. S Sundararaj, V Selladurai, ”The effects of arbitrary injection angle and flow conditions on
venturi-jet mixer”, Thermal Science , 2012 ,pp207-221.

32. C Ramamoorthy, V Selladurai, R Ranganathan, “Investigation of customer satisfaction in

pump manufacturing industries through customer feedback approach”, International Journal of
Logistics Economics and Globalisation , 2012, pp 55-75.

33. C Ramamoorthy, V Selladurai, R Ranganathan, “Experimental cost reduction in pump

manufacturing industries through software based mechatronics system”, Procedia Engineering
2012, pp 1665-1674.

34. K Mani, V Selladurai, “Enhanced performance of environmentally friendly refrigerant

mixture with and without magnetic field effect”, Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, 2012,
pp 430-439.
Name :Dr.S.Muthu
Designation : Professor & Principal
Department : Mechanical Engineering, Adithya Institute of Technology

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2016

1. K Srinivasan, S Muthu, SR Devadasan, C Sugumaran,” Enhancement of sigma level in the
manufacturing of furnace nozzle through DMAIC approach of Six Sigma: a case study”
Production Planning & Control ,2016, pp 810-822.

2. K Srinivasan, S Muthu, SR Devadasan, C Sugumaran,”Six Sigma through DMAIC phases: a

literature review”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2016, pp 236-
257.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2015

3. G Mahesh, S Muthu, SR Devadasan,”Prediction of surface roughness of end milling operation
using genetic algorithm”,The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology ,
2015 , pp369-381.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2014

4. C.Sugumaran, S.Muthu, S.R.Devadasan, K.Srinivasan, N.M.Sivaram and N.Rupavathi
“Integration of QFD and AHP with TPM : An Implemention Study in an automotive Accessories
Manufacturing Company.” International journal Productivity and Quality Management Vol.14,
No.3, 2014, pp.263-295.

5. V Sankar, S Muthu,” Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of AlSi7 Mg”,

Journal of Applied Sciences, 2014, pp 811-816.

6. K Srinivasan, S Muthu, NK Prasad, G Satheesh ,”Reduction of paint line defects in shock

absorber through Six Sigma DMAIC phases”,Procedia Engineering ,2014, pp 1755-1764.

7. K Srinivasan, S Muthu, SR Devadasan, C Sugumaran,” Enhancing effectiveness of shell and

tube heat exchanger through Six Sigma DMAIC phases” Procedia Engineering ,2014, pp 2064-
2071.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2013

8.M.Giriraj and S.Muthu, “A Cloud Computing Methodology for Industrial Automation and
Manufacturing Execution System” Journal of theoretical and applied information technology,
Vol. 52 No. 3, June 2013 pp. 301-307.

9.C.Sabarinathan, Md. Naushad Ali and S.Muthu, “Wear and Friction Behavior of Epoxy /
MWCNTs Nanocomposites Under Dry Sliding Conditions” Current Nanoscience, 2013, 9,
pp.766-772.

10.C.Sugumaran, S.Muthu, S.R.Devadasan, V.R. Pramod and K.Srinivasan " Continuous

Maintenance Quality improvement Using Analytic Maintenance Quality Function Deployment
Technique” International journal Services and Operations Management Vol.14, No.3, 2013,
pp.509-543.

PUBLICATIONS DURING 2012

11.M.Giriraj, S.Muthu and S.A.Pasupathy, “A Web-based Manufacturing Execution System for
Industry Services and Supply Chain Management: Application to real-time process virtual
monitoring” IRAM 2012, pp. 406 -411.

12.G.Mahesh, S.Muthu and S.R.Devadasan “A Review of Optimization Techniques, Effect of

Process Parameter With Reference to Vibration in End Milling Process” European Journal of
Scientific Research Vol.76, No.2, 2012, pp.226 -239 .

13.M.Giriraj and S.Muthu, “From Cloud Computing to Cloud Manufacturing Execution

Assembly System” IRAM 2012, pp. 303 - 312.

14.M.Muthukumaran and S.Muthu, “A Heuristic Scheduling Algorithm for Minimizing

Makespan and Idle Time in a Nagare Cell” International Journal of Advances in Mechanical
Engineering “ Volume 2012, Article ID 895463, 13 pages.

15.C.Sabarinathan, S.Muthu and Md. Naushad Ali, “Experimental Study On Tensite Behavior Of
Multi Wall Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Composites” Journal of Applied Sciences
Research, 8(7): 3253-3259, 2012.

16.G.Mahesh, S.Muthu and S.R.Devadasan” Experimentation and Prediction of Vibration

Amplitude in End Milling with Reference to Radial Rake Angle” International Review of
Mechanical Engineering Vol.6, No.6, September 2012, pp.1164 - 1174 .

17.K.Srinivasan, S.Muthu, C.Sugumaran, R.Sathyavanan and R.Satish Kumar " Bench Marking
study of Maintenance Performance Monitoring Practices in SMEs” European Journal of
Scientific Research Vol.79, No.3, 2012, pp.437 -448.