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Prof. Anant Kumar Rai

Assistant Professor Gr-I

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Room No: B322-C +91-870-2462327 anant@nitw.ac.in Bio Sketch

    Key Notes

    • Journal(s): 23
    • PhD: Current - 2

    23

    PUBLICATIONS

    2

    DOCTORAL STUDENTS

    4

    PROJECTS

    1

    PATENT

    Research Areas

    3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)
    Fluid Mechanics
    Hydropower
    Material wear testing
    Renewable Energy
    Sediment transport and measurement
    Turbomachinery - Pumps and Turbines
    EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
    Degree Institute Year
    Doctor of Philosophy IIT Roorkee 2018
    COURSES HANDLED
    Course L-T-P Credit Degree Level
    Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines(ME1207) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Renewable Sources of Energy(ME16025) 3-0-0 3 PG
    Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines(CE232) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Automotive Electronics(ME56002) 3-0-0 3 UG, PG
    Prime Movers for Automobiles(ME254) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Automotive Electronics(ME5551) 3-0-0 3 UG, PG
    Computational Methods in Automobile Engineering(ME5502) 3-0-0 3 PG
    Advanced Fluid Dynamics(ME5101) 3-0-0 3 PG
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    PUBLICATIONS
    Journal(s)
    Hydro-abrasive erosion in Pelton turbines: Comprehensive review and future outlook, By Shrivastava, N. and Rai, A.K., Elsevier, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol.207, pp.114957, 2025
    Numerical analysis of hydro-abrasive erosion in a five-jet Pelton turbine distributor, By Shrivastava, N. and Rai, A.K., Elsevier, Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, vol.103, pp.102855, 2025
    Numerical study of powder flow characteristics of coaxial nozzle DED at different operating and design conditions, By Yogesh, N., Rai, A. K. and Manjaiah, M. , Springer, Progress in Additive Manufacturing, vol.10, pp.701–723, 2024
    Pressure Fluctuation Characteristics of a Pump-Turbine in the Hump Area under Different Flow Conditions, By Zheng, K., Chen, L., Ren, S., Xiao, W., Xiao, Y. X., Rai, A.K., Shi, G. and Hao Z. , MDPI, Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, vol.12(9), pp.1654, 2024
    Double Pass Solar Air Heater with Aerofoil Fins: A Numerical Analysis of Thermohydraulic Performance, By Vyas, S., Sharma, A. K. and Rai, A. K., Elsevier, Energy, vol.311, pp.133320, 2024
    Erosion and flow visualization in centrifugal slurry pumps: a comprehensive review of recent developments and future outlook, By Banka, J. and Rai, A. K. , Taylor & Francis, Particulate Science and Technology, vol.42, pp.427-459, 2023
    Parametric investigation of Pelton turbine injector under hydro-abrasive erosion conditions, By Shrivastava, N. and Rai, A. K., Isfahan University of Technology, Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, vol.17, pp.89-104, 2023
    Effects of sediment properties on abrasive erosion of a centrifugal pump, By Bandi, S., Banka, J., Kumar, A. and Rai, A. K. , Elsevier, Chemical Engineering Science, vol.277, pp.118873, 2023
    Numerical analysis of uneven coating near steel strip edges in continuous hot-dip galvanizing, By Mali, C., Rai, A. K., Shrivastava, N. and Lam, P. A. K. , Sage Journals, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, vol.50(9), pp.1181-1194, 2023
    Analysis of hydro-abrasive erosion in a high-head Pelton turbine injector using a Eulerian-Lagrangian approach, By Shrivastava, N., Rai, A. K., Abbas, A. and Xiao, Y. X. , Sage Journals, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, vol.238(3), pp.495-514, 2023
    Analysis of hydro-abrasive erosion in Pelton buckets using a Eulerian-Lagrangian approach, By Xiao, Y. X., Guo, B., Rai, A. K., Liu, J., Liang, Q. W. and Zhang, J. , Elsevier, Renewable Energy, vol.197, pp.472-485, 2022
    Analysis of the air-water-sediment flow behavior in Pelton buckets using a Eulerian-Lagrangian approach, By Guo, B., Xiao, Y. X., Rai, A. K., Liang, Q. W. and Liu, J. , Elsevier, Energy, vol.218, pp.119522, 2021
    Sediment-laden flow and erosion modeling in a Pelton turbine injector, By Guo, B., Xiao, Y. X., Rai, A. K., Zhang, J. and Liang, Q. W. , Elsevier, Renewable Energy, vol.162, pp.30-42, 2020
    Effect of concentration and size of sediments on hydro-abrasive erosion of Pelton buckets, By Rai, A. K., Kumar, A. and Staubli, T. , Elsevier, Renewable Energy, vol.145, pp.893-902, 2020
    Interpretation and application of the hydro-abrasive erosion model from IEC 62364 (2013) for Pelton turbines, By Rai, A. K., Kumar, A., Staubli, T. and Xiao, Y. X. , Elsevier, Renewable Energy, vol.160, pp.396-408, 2020
    Optimization of hydropower plants regarding hydro-abrasive erosion, By Rai, A. K., Kumar, A. and Staubli, T. , J-Stage, International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems, vol.12(2), pp.119-127, 2019
    Determination of the particle load based on detailed suspended sediment measurements in a hydropower plant, By Rai, A. K. and Kumar, A. , Elsevier, International Journal of Sediment Research, vol.34, pp.409-421, 2019
    Analytical modelling and mechanism of hydroabrasive erosion in Pelton buckets, By Rai, A. K., Kumar, A. and Staubli, T. , Elsevier, Wear, vol.436–437, pp.203003, 2019
    Measurements and Financial Analysis for Hydro-Abrasive Erosion in Hydropower Plants, By Rai, A. K. and Kumar, A. , CBIP, IASH Journal - International Association for Small Hydro, vol.7(1), pp.3-10, 2018
    Sediment monitoring for hydro-abrasive erosion: A field study from Himalayas, India, By Rai, A. K. and Kumar, A. , J-Stage, International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems, vol.10(2), pp.146-153, 2017
    Hydro-abrasive erosion in Pelton buckets: Classification and field study, By Rai, A. K., Kumar, A. and Staubli, T. , Elsevier, Wear, vol.392–393, pp.8–20, 2017
    Analyzing hydro abrasive erosion in Kaplan turbine: A case study from India, By Rai, A. K. and Kumar, A. , Elsevier, Journal of Hydrodynamics, vol.28(5), pp.863– 872, 2016
    Continuous Measurement of Suspended Sediment Concentration: Technological Advancement and Future Outlook, By Rai, A. K. and Kumar, A., Elsevier, Measurement, vol.76, pp.209-227, 2015
    Patent(s)
    Mini Drafter (400688-001)
    PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
    Pelton turbines for sediment-laden flows – An approach for climate change adaptation in the hydropower sector (PeltWear)
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: BRICS
    Project Cost (INR): 30000000
    Date of Commencement: 30-08-2024  
    Duration: 36 Months
    Status: Ongoing
    Hydropower sustainability. Pioneering health monitoring for hydraulic turbines in the face of climate change
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Type: SPARC Project
    Sponsor: Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India
    Project Cost (INR): 7728000
    Date of Commencement: 01-04-2024   Date of Completion: 31-03-2026
    Duration: 23 Months
    Status: Completed
    Developing a system for measuring suspended sediments
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: NIT Warangal (Research Seed Money)
    Project Cost (INR): 447000
    Date of Commencement: 23-06-2021   Date of Completion: 22-06-2023
    Duration: 24 Months
    Status: Completed
    Enhancing Performance Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump in Erosive Conditions
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: ANRF (formerly SERB), DST, GoI (SRG)
    Project Cost (INR): 2607000
    Date of Commencement: 13-01-2021   Date of Completion: 12-01-2023
    Duration: 24 Months
    Status: Completed
    RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
    Current PhD Students
    Bhukya Naveen Kumar
    Area of Research: Study of blade profile variation on the performance of a pump as turbine (PAT)
    Navam Shrivastava (Thesis Submitted)
    Area of Research: Analysis of flow characteristics and hydro-abrasive erosion in Pelton turbine components
    CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
    AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
    2011
    Puran Mal Gupta Medal
    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    •  DAC (UG) Member (Continuing from July, 2024)
    •  Supra Faculty advisor (Continuing from July, 2024)
     Last updated on November 19, 2025