List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed
Journals)
Journals:
Under Review:
9. R. Gulati, N.K. Sahu, A. Klimenko, M. Kumar*, “Beyond Quadrature Pairs: A Density based Spectral Grouping Framework for Oscillatory Modes in Real-Valued Modal Decompositions,” 2026. Under Review.
8. N.K. Sahu*, R. Gulati, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Critical swirl number for the onset of vortex breakdown in isothermal confined swirling flows: roles of swirl-generation strategy and reference location,” 2026. Under Review.
7. S. Chakraborty, J. Moradicheghamahi, V.T. Mantripragada, N.K. Sahu, A. Poddar, D. Goswami*, "Mechanistic Origins of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Tilt and Migration: The Interplay of Clot Burden and Exercise-Induced Pulsatility," Results in Engineering, I.F.=9.40, 2026. Under Revision.
Published:
6. R. Pathak, N.K. Sahu*, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Controlling helical instability by modifying the shape of swirler centerbody in an isothermal turbulent swirl combustor flow,” ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, I.F.=2.40, 2026 (July), Accepted. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4072363
5. N.K. Sahu, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Vortex breakdown and vortex-core topologies in turbulent flows within a typical swirl combustor geometry,” Aerospace Science and Technology, I.F.=5.80, 2026, 176 (E), p. 112623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2026.112623
4. N.K. Sahu, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Computational investigation on the impact of coal feed size in a tangentially fired gasifier,” Combustion Science and Technology, I.F.=1.90, 2024, 196 (14), pp. 2938-2957. https://doi.org/10.1080/00102202.2022.2157210
3. N.K. Sahu, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Characterizing flow field transition in a tangential injection pressurized gas-fired reactor,” Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, I.F.=5.40, 2023, 41, p. 101811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2023.101811
2. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar*, A. Dewan, “Sophisticated interplay of operating conditions governs flow field transition and optimal conversion inside tangentially fired gasifiers,” Energy, I.F.=9.40, 2022, 252 (8), p. 123975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.123975
1. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar, A. Dewan*, “Computational study of 16 kWth furnace cofired using pulverized bituminous coal and liquified petroleum gas operated in un-staged and air-staged conditions,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, I.F.= 2.40, 2020, 143(8), p. 082102. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048868
Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented
Conference Proceedings:
6. R. Bhande, S. Mishra, N.K. Sahu*, "Resolving the Effect of Fluid Density and Viscosity on the Flow Split in a Hydrocyclone," InnoVEST 2026 conference NIT Jamshedpur. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6918681
5. R. Pathak, N.K. Sahu*, P. K. Sonkar, “Influence of Centre Body on the Dynamics of Isothermal Flow Swirl Combustor,” Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (2025) Conference. https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.24844
4. M. L. Mahato, N.K. Sahu*, “Effect of particle-momentum on an isothermal flow-field inside a swirl combustor,” Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (2025) Conference. https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.01973
3. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar, A. Dewan*, “A Computational study of entrained flow furnace with swirl burner configuration and low turbulence intensity flow,” Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer (2021), Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0698-4_8
2. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar, A. Dewan*, “Computational study of non-reactive swirling flow in tangentially-fired configuration gasifier,” Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020, 28, pp. 2053- 2056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.02.400
1. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar, A. Dewan*, “Computational study of coal combustion in an entrained flow furnace,” AIP Conference Proceedings, 2019, 2148 (1), p. 030055. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5123977
Patents
Indian Patent Application No : 202411063747 dated August 23, 2024
Status: Published
Title: PRESSURIZED DROP TUBE REACTOR FOR HIGH-PRESSURE KINETICS OF SOLID FUELS UNDER NEAR-ENTRAINED-FLOW CONDITIONS
Inventors: Mayank Kumar, Nitesh Kumar Sahu
Category: Engineering and Technology
