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Prof. Manoj Kumar Soni

pilani Mechanical Engineering

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani- 333031, Rajasthan. India.
mssoni@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manojsoni/

Books

    1. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 10ed An Indian Adaptation, Authors Claus Borgnakke, Richard E. Sonntag, Souvik Bhattacharyya, Manoj Kumar Soni, ISBN: 9789354642210 https://www.wileyindia.com/fundamentals-of-thermodynamics-10ed-an-indian-adaptation.html
    2. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 10ed An International Adaptation, Authors Claus Borgnakke, Richard E. Sonntag, Souvik Bhattacharyya, Manoj Kumar Soni, ISBN: 9781119820772  https://www.wiley.com/.../Fundamentals+of+Thermodynamics...

 

 

 

 

3. Prime Movers and Fluid Machines, Manoj Kumar Soni, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., ISBN 9789394883017, January 2023, http://www.anebooks.com/bookdetails.asp?id=2358

 

 

Book Chapters

  1. Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Devendra Kumar Vishwakarma, Soumya Ghosh, Varun Goel, Manoj Kumar Soni, and Biswajit Halder, Introduction to Enhanced Heat Transfer, in Handbook of Research on Heat Transfer edited by Suvanjan Bhattacharyya and Varun Goel, Nova Science Publishers Inc., USA, 28 January, 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/CVRY6117
  2. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj Kumar Soni and Sanjeev Jakhar, Solar Energy Technologies and Water Potential for Distillation: A Pre-Feasibility Investigation for Rajasthan, India, in Progress in Solar Energy Technology and Applications, edited by Umakanta Sahoo, Wiley US: 39-82, 23rdSept 2019. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119555650.ch2 

Article on Invitation

  1. Manoj Kumar Soni, on special invitation, submitted an article, “Is India's New Zero Emission Target by 2070 Realistic?” inthe Special Edition of the Newsletter that was released during the most prestigious flagship event of VDMA - 11th VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit on Friday, 16th September 2022 at Hotel Ritz Carlton, Pune. It was of the THREE invited articles in the newsletter. Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) India., is the India office of The German Engineering Federation (VDMA).

International Journal 

    1. Devendra Kumar Vishwakarma, Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Manoj Kumar Soni, Varun Goel, Josua P. Meyer, Evaluating the heat transfer and pressure drop in the transitional flow regime for a horizontal circular tube fitted with wavy-tape inserts, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Volume 196, 2024,108677, ISSN 1290-0729, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2023.108677
    2. Devendra K. Vishwakarma, Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Manoj K. Soni & John P Abhraham, Thermal and Flow Analysis of Air in a Uniformly Heated Circular Channel with an Inlet Flap Obstruction in Laminar, Transitional, and Turbulent Flow Regimes, Heat Transfer Engineering, 2023, DOI: 10.1080/01457632.2023.2275235
    3. Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Devendra Kumar Vishwakarma, and Manoj Kumar Soni, The influence of a novel ribbed wave tape on the enhancement of heat transfer in a solar air heater operating in a transitional flow regime: an experimental study, Experimental Heat Transfer, 2023, DOI: 10.1080/08916152.2023.2265208
    4. Sunil Baloda, Manoj Kumar Soni & Naveen Sharma, Techno-environmental and economic analysis of a coal-based power plant integrated with solar field. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering. 2023;0(0). doi:1177/09544089231189666
    5. Kapil Kukreja, Manoj Kumar Soni*, Bibekananda Mohapatra, D.K. Panda, Impact assessment of alternative fuels on production Cost, plant operation and Environment- case study of Indian cement industry, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Volume 57, 2023, 103300, SCIE journal (Q2), Scopus, Impact factor 7.632, ISSN 2213-1388, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2023.103300.
    6. Sunil Baloda, Manoj Kumar Soni& Naveen Sharma (2022) Exergo-Economic and Environmental Performance Assessment of Solar Assisted Thermal Power Plant, International Journal of Ambient Energy, DOI: 1080/01430750.2022.2137579 (Taylor & Francis), 16th Oct 2022, Scopus, SNIP 1.018.
    7. Kapil Kukreja, Manoj Kumar Soni*, Mohan S. Nainegali, Bibekananda Mohapatra, Development of transfer chute design through Discrete Element Modelling for using Refused Derived fuel in Indian cement plants, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Volume 53, Part B, 30thJuly 2022, 102567, SCIE journal (Q2), Scopus, Impact factor 7.632, ISSN 2213-1388, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102567. 
    8. Rajneesh Kaushal, Sonam Sandhu, Manoj Kumar Soni, Anaerobic co-digestion of food waste, algae, and cow dung for biogas yield enhancement as a prospective approach for environmental sustainability, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Volume 52, Part C, 25thApril 2022, 102236, page 1-15, SCIE journal (Q2), Scopus, Impact factor 7.632, ISSN 2213-1388, Elsevier Ltd., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102236.
    9. Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Devendra Kumar Vishwakarma, Adithya Srinivasan, Manoj Kumar Soni, Varun Goel, Mohsen Sharifpur, Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi, Alibek Issakhov, Josua Meyer. Thermal performance enhancement in heat exchangers using active and passive techniques: a detailed review. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 16 February 2022, pages 9229–9281, SCI, SCIE journal (Q1), EI Compendex, SCImago, Scopus, Impact factor 4.755, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-021-11168-5
    10. Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Devendra Kumar Vishwakarma and Manoj Kumar Soni, Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Transitional Flow: A Short Review, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1080 (1), 012050, Jan 2021, Web of Science, Google Scholar, IOP Publishing, https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1080/1/012050
    11. Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Debraj Sarkar, Ulavathi Shettar Mahabaleshwar, Manoj K. Soniand M. Mohanraj, Experimental study of thermohydraulic characteristics and irreversibility analysis of novel axial corrugated tube with spring tape inserts,  The European Physical Journal Applied Physics, 92 3 (2020) 30901, SCIE (Q4), Scopus, Web of Science, EI Compendex, Impact factor 1.168, 27 November 2020, EDP Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2020200192
    12. Manoj Kumar Soni,Nisha Tamar,  Suvanjan Bhattacharyya. Numerical simulation and parametric analysis of latent heat thermal energy storage system. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Volume 141, 4th September 2020, Pages 2511-2526, SCI, SCIE journal (Q1), EI Compendex, SCImago, Scopus, Impact factor 4.755, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-020-10175-2
    13. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj Kumar Soni, Sanjeev Jakhar, Experimental and theoretical analysis of hybrid concentrated photovoltaic/thermal system using parabolic trough collector, Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 171, 115069, 5 May 2020, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Engineering Index, Impact factor 6.465, ISSN 1359-4311, Elsevier Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115069
    14. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj Kumar Soniand Sanjeev Jakhar, Experimental investigation of exergy performance of a water cooled hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector, International Journal of Exergy (IJEX), Vol. 31, No. 4, 1stMay 2020, SCIE journal (Q4), Scopus, EI Compendex, Impact factor 1.467, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. Page 330-351 DOI: https://doi.org/1504/IJEX.2020.107191
    15. Baloda Sunil, Manoj S. Soni,Comparative Performance Assessment of a Hybrid Solar-Coal Power Plant,Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, Volume 3, 227-235, 15th June 2019, Scopus, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), SCImago, & EI Compendex, Springer Nature. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41660-018-0066-x Springer, ISSN: 2509-4238 (Print) 2509-4246 (Online)
    16. Rohit Misra, Sanjeev Jakhar, Kamal Kumar Agrawal, Shailendra Sharma, Doraj Kamal Jamuwa, Manoj S. Soni, Ghanshyam Das Agrawal, Field investigations to determine the thermal performance of earth air tunnel heat exchanger with dry and wet soil: Energy and exergetic analysis, Energy and Buildings, Volume 171, 15 July 2018, Pages 107-115, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Compendex, Energy Index, Impact factor 7.201,  ISSN 0378-7788, Elsevier Ltd.,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.04.026
    17. Kuldip Singh Sangwan, Christoph Herrmann, Manoj S. Soni, Sanjeev Jakhar, Gerrit Posselt, Nitesh Sihag, Vikrant Bhakar, Comparative Analysis for Solar Energy Based Learning Factory: Case Study for TU Braunschweig and BITS Pilani, Procedia CIRP, Volume 69, 18thApril 2018, Pages 407-411, EI Compendex and ScopusImpact factor 3.9, ISSN 2212-8271, Elsevier Ltd.,   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.018.
    18. Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S Soni, Robert F Boehm, Thermal Modeling of a Rooftop Photovoltaic/Thermal System With Earth Air Heat Exchanger for Combined Power and Space Heating, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Volume 140, Issue 3, 13 March 2018; Pages 031011-15.ASME, SCIE journal (Q3) Impact factor 2.384, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers doi:10.1115/1.4039275. 
    19. Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S. Soni*, Experimental and theoretical analysis of glazed tube-and-sheet photovoltaic/thermal system with earth water heat exchanger cooling, Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 153, 18 October 2017, Pages 576-588, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Web of Science, Environment Index, Impact factor 11.533, Elsevier Ltd., ISSN 0196-8904, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.10.037.
    20. Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S. Soni, Nikhil Gakkhar, An integrated photovoltaic thermal solar (IPVTS) system with earth water heat exchanger cooling: Energy and exergy analysis, Solar Energy, Volume 157, 14 September 2017, Pages 81-93, SCIE journal (Q2), Scopus, Web of Science, Environment Index, Impact factor 7.188, ISSN 0038-092X, Elsevier Ltd.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.08.008.
    21. Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S. Soni*, Nikhil Gakkhar,  Exergy analysis of a photovoltaic thermal system with earth water heat exchanger cooling system based on experimental data, International Journal of Exergy, Volume 23, issue 4, 29 August 2017, Pages 367-387, SCIE journal (Q4), Scopus, EI Compendex, Impact factor 1.467, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.DOI: 10.1504/IJEX.2017.10007374
    22. Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S. Soni, Nikhil Gakkhar, Performance Analysis of Earth Water Heat Exchanger for Concentrating Photovoltaic Cooling, Energy Procedia, Volume 90, December 2016, Pages 145-153, Scopus (till 2020), ISSN 1876-6102, Elsevier Ltd.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.179.
    23. Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S. Soni, Nikhil Gakkhar, Modelling and Simulation of Concentrating Photovoltaic System with Earth Water Heat Exchanger Cooling, Energy Procedia, Volume 109, 18 March 2017, Scopus (till 2020), Pages 78-85, ISSN 1876-6102, Elsevier Ltd.   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.054.
    24. Karan Ghule, Manoj S. Soni, Numerical Heat Transfer Analysis of Wavy Micro Channels with Different Cross Sections, Energy Procedia, Volume 109, 18 March 2017, Scopus (till 2020),Pages 471-478, ISSN 1876-6102, Elsevier Ltd. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.071.
    25. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj S. Soni, Sanjeev Jakhar, Analysis of Water Cooling of CPV Cells Mounted on Absorber Tube of a Parabolic Trough Collector, Energy Procedia, Volume 90, 7 December 2016, Pages 78-88, Scopus (till 2020),ISSN 1876-6102, Elsevier Ltd.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.172.
    26. Sanjeev Jakhar,  Manoj S. Soni*, Nikhil Gakkhar, Parametric modeling and simulation of photovoltaic panels with earth water heat exchanger cooling, Geothermal Energy, Volume 4, issue 10, pages 1-12, 16 September 2016, SCIE journal (Q2), EI Compendex, Scopus, SCImago, Impact factor 3.787, Springer Nature, DOI: 10.1186/s40517-016-0054-8
    27. Sanjeev Jakhar,  Manoj S. Soni, Nikhil Gakkhar, Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Panels With Earth Water Heat Exchanger Cooling, MATEC Web of Conferences, Volume 55, 25 April 2016, pages 1-6, ACPEE 2016, Article no. 02003, Web of ScienceImpact factor 0.3, EDP Sciences,DOI:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20165502003
    28. Sanjeev Jakhar, Rohit Misra, Manoj S. Soni, Nikhil Gakkhar, Parametric simulation and experimental analysis of earth air heat exchanger with solar air heating duct, Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal. Available online 12 February 2016, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Web of Science, Impact factor 5.155, ISSN 2215-0986, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2016.01.009
    29. Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S. Soni*, Nikhil Gakkhar, Historical and recent development of concentrating photovoltaic cooling technologies, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 60, 2ndFebruary 2016, Pages 41-59, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Web of Science, Compendex, Impact factor 16.8,ISSN 1364-0321, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.01.083.
    30. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj S. Soni*, Sanjeev Jakhar, Second Law Thermodynamic Study of Solar Assisted Distillation System: A review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 56, April 2016, Pages 519-535, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Web of Science, Compendex, Impact factor 16.8,ISSN 1364-0321, Elsevier Ltd.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.11.076
    31. Ketan Diwan ,  Manoj S. Soni*, Heat Transfer Enhancement in Absorber Tube of Parabolic Trough Concentrators Using Wire-Coils Inserts. Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 3, 2015, Pages 107-112, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Horizon Research Publishing. ISSN: 2332-3353 (Print), ISSN: 2332-3361 (Online)http://dx.doi.org/doi: 10.13189/ujme.2015.030305
    32. Sanjeev Jakhar, Rohit Misra, Vikas Bansal, Manoj S. Soni, Thermal performance investigation of earth air tunnel heat exchanger coupled with a solar air heating duct for northwestern India, Energy and Buildings, Volume 87, 3 December 2014, Pages 360-369, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Energy Index, Impact factor 7.201, ISSN 0378-7788, Elsevier Ltd. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.11.070
    33. Manoj S. Soni, Nikhil Gakkhar, Techno-economic parametric assessment of solar power in India: A survey, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 40, 13 August 2014, Pages 326-334, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Web of Science, Compendex, Impact factor 16.8,ISSN 1364-0321, http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.175
    34. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj S. Soni*, Techno-economic Parametric Assessment of CSP Power Generations Technologies in India, Energy Procedia, Volume 54, September 2014, Pages 152-160, Scopus but Journal discontinued in 2020, ISSN 1876-6102, Elsevier Ltd. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.07.258
    35. Amita Ummadisingu, Manoj S. Soni*, Concentrating solar power – Technology, potential and policy in India, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 15, Issue 9, 23 September 2011, Pages 5169-5175, SCIE journal (Q1), Scopus, Web of Science, Compendex, Impact factor 16.8,ISSN 1364-0321, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.040. Elsevier
    36. S. D. Pohekar, M. S. Soni*, and M. Ramachandran, A Review of Wind Energy Developments in India, International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Volume 21, Issue 3, March 2004, Pages 276-286, Scopus, EI Compendex,  ESCI journal, Environment Index, ISSN 1741-5128, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJGEI.2004.005772

 

International Conference

    1. Manoj Kumar Soni, Vishal Viswanathan and Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Techno-Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment of Rooftop Solar PV Systems in Major States in Indiain The Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) at Hiroshima University and the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand jointly hosted the NERPS Conference 2023 – the second edition of the Hiroshima International Conference on Peace and Sustainability in the Context of Global Change – from February 28 to March 3, 2023, in Thailand
    2. Vijaykumar Pundlik Sonawane, Manoj S. Soniand Ajay Aniket Lad, Rooftop Solar Installations for Demand Side Management - A Case Study, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 1116, 012068, International Conference on Futuristic and Sustainable Aspects in Engineering and Technology (FSAET 2020) 18th-19th December 2020, Mathura, India. IOP Publishing Ltd. Scopus  doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1116/1/012068
    3. Manoj Kumar Soni, Ravish Kumar, Angad Singh Dhamija, Design and development of novel solar still for production of potable water, CONSOLFOOD 2020, Third International Conference: Advances in Solar Thermal Food Processing, 23rd to 25th January 2020 at Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha, faro, Portugal
    4. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj Kumar Soni, Sanjeev Jakhar, Second Law Analysis of an Integrated Parabolic Trough Photovoltaic Thermal System, 2nd International Conference on Mechanical Materials and Renewable Energy (ICMMRE 2019), Sikkim, India. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2273, Issue1, AIP Publishing LLC  https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0025117
    5. Kapil Kukreja, Manoj Kumar Soni, B.N Mohapatra and Ashutosh Saxena, (2021). Energy Farming—A Green Solution for Indian Cement Industry.7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research, 10 - 12 December 2019, IIT Mumbai, India.  In: Bose, M., Modi, A. (eds) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. Print ISBN 978-981-15-5954-9, Online ISBN 978-981-15-5955-6 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5955-6_68
    6. Sunil and Manoj Kumar Soni, CO2 Mitigation and Coal Saving in an Existing Fossil Fuel Power Plant using Solar Energy, 16th NCB InternationalSeminar on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 03-06 December 2019, New Delhi, India
    7. Manoj Kumar Soni, Aditya Soni (2020) Design and Simulation of Solar Thermal Based Trigeneration System with 520 m2 Dish Collector. In: Sangwan K., Herrmann C. (eds) Enhancing Future Skills and Entrepreneurship. Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management. 3rd Indo-German Conference on Sustainability in Engineering held at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India, on September 16–17, 2019, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Scopus, SCImago https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44248-4_5
    8. Manoj Kumar Soni, Tamali Bhattacharya (2020) Incorporating Experiential and Collaborative Learning into Instructional Design of Solar Energy Related Course - A Social Experiential Approach. In: Sangwan K., Herrmann C. (eds) Enhancing Future Skills and Entrepreneurship. Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management. 3rd Indo-German Conference on Sustainability in Engineering held at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India, on September 16–17, 2019, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.Scopus, SCImago https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44248-4_24
    9. Manoj Kumar Soni, Tamali Bhattacharyya, Bani Bhattacharya, Analysis of Course Content Development using Pedagogic Framework – A Case Study, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, at Bangkok, Thailand, March 5-7, 2019. IEOM Society International, Scopus
    10. Manoj Kumar Soniand Tamali Bhattacharyya, Design and Development of Game Based Evaluation and Learning (GABEL) for Applied Thermodynamics course for Active Learning, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, at Bangkok, Thailand, March 5-7, 2019
    11. Vijaykumar Sonawane, Manoj Kumar Soni, Aniket A. Lad, Optimization of Rooftop Solar Installations for Industrial Buildings for Demand Side Management - A Case Studyin 2ndInternational Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids to improve energy access at Campus Universitat de les Illes Balears Palma de Mallorca, Spain, October 17 – 19, 2018
    12. Manoj Kumar Soni, Aniket Lad, Harshit Sharma  “Low cost solar application in laundry and solar drying for Indian villages” in 2ndInternational Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids to improve energy access at Campus Universitat de les Illes Balears Palma de Mallorca, Spain, October 17 – 19, 2018
    13. Sunil, Manoj S Soni, Thermo-Economic Analysis of a Solar-Coal Hybrid Power Plant, Proceedings of the 24thNational and 2ndInternational ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2017), December 27-30, 2017, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India, Begell House
    14. Sagnik Mukherjee, Manoj Soni, Performance Improvement of Single Expander Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Cycle Using an Earth Water Heat Exchanger, Proceedings of the 24thNational and 2ndInternational ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2017), December 27-30, 2017, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India 
    15. Manoj S Soni, Naga Veerendra Grandhi, Study of Effects of Knurling on Heat Transfer of Rectangular Fins through Forced ConvectionICAER 2017, 6th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research 2017, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India, December 12–14, 2017. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.Print In: Singh, S., Ramadesigan, V. (eds) Advances in Energy Research, Vol. 1. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2666-4_64
    16. Sunil, Manoj S Soni, Integration of Solar Thermal Energy in Existing Subcritical Coal-Fired Power Plant for Fuel Saving, ICAER 2017, 6th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research 2017, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India, December 12–14, 2017
    17. Sunil, Manoj S. Soni, Samyak Samar, Recent Advances of Hybrid Solar-Thermal Power Generation Systems for Sustainable Future, Joint Indo-German Conference on Sustainable Engineering" (theme - Skilling India for Digital and Sustainable Future) September 15−16, 2017 at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus.
    18. Samyak Samar, Manoj S. Soni, Sunil, Techno-environment analysis of a solar thermal repowered coal based power plant, Joint Indo-German Conference on Sustainable Engineering" (theme - Skilling India for Digital and Sustainable Future) September 15−16, 2017 at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus.
    19. Nikhil Gakkhar, Manoj S. Soni, Sanjeev Jakhar, “Applicability of Concentrated Solar Thermal based Distillation unit for Semi arid region”, Joint Indo-German Conference on Sustainable Engineering" (theme - Skilling India for Digital and Sustainable Future) September 15−16, 2017 at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus.
    20. Nikhil Gakkhar,  M.S. Soni, and Sanjeev Jakhar, Influence of environmental parameters on groundwater contamination in Rajasthan, India, International Conference on Biology, Environment and Chemistry (ICBEC 2016), San Francisco, USA, Volume: 7th, 26-28 October, 2016. http://www.ipcbee.com/vol98/rp012_ICBEC2016-G0018.pdf
    21. M.S. Soni and Nisha Tamar, Thermal Analysis and Simulation of Combined Heat and Power from CPV cells Mounted on PTC Receiver, International technology Summit Global Energy Technology Summit 2015 Clean n Green Energy: The New Normal (GETS 2015), organized by NTPC Ltd. at The Grand Hotel, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, November 7-9, 2015, http://ntpcgets.com/pdfs/GETS2015%20e-Compendium.pdf
    22. Suman Shekhar, M.S.Soni and Nikhil Gakkhar, Solar Distillation Technologies in India:  Past, Present and Future. International Congress on Renewable Energy (ICORE)– 2014, "Powering National Growth Through Solar", Manekshaw Centre, Parade Road, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi, December 8 - 9, 2014 pp: 80-88
    23. Sravan Raj P., M.S.Soni and Sanjeev Jakhar, A review on Photovoltaic/Thermal and Concentrated Photovoltaic/Thermal hybrid solar technology. International Congress on Renewable Energy (ICORE)– 2014, "Powering National Growth Through Solar", Manekshaw Centre, Parade Road, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi, December 8 - 9, 2014 pp: 282-289 
    24. M. S. Soni, Padmini M., Concentrating Solar Photovoltaic, IVth International Conference on Advances in Energy Research, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India, 10-12 December, 2013 pp: 434-440
    25. Alok Deshpande and M. S. Soni, A Review on Various Components of Adsorption Refrigeration, International Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing Issues, Trends and Practices (ICSM-2011) at BITS, Pilani from November 10-12, 2011 

National Journal

  1. M.S. Soni, Avinash, M. Ramachandran, “Study of Opportunities for India as a CDM Player”,  Energy and Fuel Users' Journal, Vol. LVI, No. 1, pp. 7-14, 2006 
  2. M. S. Soni, S.M. Kadam, M. Ramachandran, “Energy Saving Measures for Thermo-Mechanical Components in Thermal Power Plants”, Energy and Fuel Users' Journal, Vol. LV, No. 2, pp. 19-28, 2006

 National Conference  

  1. Devendra Kumar Vishwakarma, Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Manoj Kumar Soni and John Abraham, Effect of inlet flap obstruction on thermohydraulic characteristics in a smooth circular tube in the transitional flow regime. 48th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP), December 27-29, 2021, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India
  2. Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Devendra Kumar Vishwakarma, Manoj Kumar Soni, Varun Goel and Mohsen Sharifpur, Impact of Ribs on heat transfer enhancement: Comprehensive Review. 48th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP), December 27-29, 2021, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India
  3. Manoj S. Soni and Nikhil Gakkhar, A Review on Solar Absorption Refrigeration with Thermal Storage, Conference on Technological Advancements in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (TACEE – 2012), March 23-24, 2012, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani. 
  4. Manoj S. Soni,  Kartik N. Sunku  and Maulik Agarwal, “Study of Various Parameters Involved in the Design of Solar Cars”,  Conference on Technological Advancements in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (TACEE – 2012), March 23-24, 2012, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani. 
  5. Manoj S. Soni, Susruthan. K. and M. Ramachandran, “An Overview of Indian Power Scenario and Potential of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Technologies”, National Conference on Energy and Environment (NCEE-06), 25-26 November 2006, Jaipur Engineering College, Jaipur, India

 

Papers Published (before 2002)        

National Conference: 9      
International Conference: 1     

Course Material Developed

  • Educational Development Division Lab manual for the course MEC332  Prime Movers and Fluid Machines.
  • Entropy and Second law of thermodynamics lecture notes (with Prof. T.N.S. Mathur) for on campus and off campus students.
  • Non conventional energy sources for  WILP Off campus B.S. Power Engineering  program

Chaired sessions in National/International conference

  • Chaired two sessions in 48thNational Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP), December 27-29, 2021, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
  • Co-Chair, Sixth National Workshop on Research Methodology in Fluid Mechanics (7th June to 11th June, 2021), Department of Mechanical Engineering, BITS-Pilani, Pilani Campus in collaboration with the National Society for Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (NSFMFP)
  • Chaired two sessions in a 5 Days International Workshop on Recent Advances in Thermal Engineering (IWRATE 2020), 29thJune – 3rd July 2020, BITS, Pilani
  • Chaired a session in CONSOLFOOD 2020, Third International Conference: Advances in Solar Thermal Food Processing, 23rd to 25th January 2020 at Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha, Faro, Portugal
  • Chaired a session in 3rd Indo-German Conference on Sustainability in Engineering: Enhancing Future Skills and Entrepreneurship, jointly organized by BITS Pilani and TU Braunschweig, 16th-17 Sept 2019
  • Chaired a session in International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, at Bangkok, Thailand, March 5-7, 2019
  • Chaired a session on Renewable Energy in 3rd International Conference on Communication Systems (ICCS-2017), Oct 14-16, 2017, BK Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pilani
  • One session in 24thNational and 2ndInternational ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2017), December 27-30, 2017, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India
  • Two sessions in National conference on Emerging Trends in Renewable Energy Technology, ETRET- 2012”, at Uttam Devi Mohan Lal (UDML) College of Engineering, Jaipur on 20th April 2012.
  • One session in Conference on Technological Advancements in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (TACEE – 2012), March 23-24, 2012, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani.
  • One session in International Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing Issues, Trends and Practices (ICSM-2011) at BITS, Pilani from November 10-12, 2011

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