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Deben Das

Professor, Ph.D., P.E., Mechanical Engineering
University of Rhode Island (1983)

Department of Mechanical Engineering (1984)

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Duckering Building Room 327
P.O. Box 755905
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-5905

Phone:(907) 474-6094 | Fax: (907) 474-6141 | e-mail: ffdkd@uaf.edu


Background and Research Interest:

Dr. Das's current research interests include Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Their Applications to Cold Regions Engineering.
Professor Deben Das, Ph.D., P. E.
Professor Deben Das, Ph.D., P. E. Photo by ME Dept.

Courses:

  • ME 414 - Thermal Systems Design (3 credits)
  • ME 415 - Thermal Systems Laboratory (3 credits)
  • ME 453 - Propulsion Systems (3 credits)
  • ME 642 - Advanced Heat Transfer (3 credits)

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, 1983
  • M. S. in Mechanical Engineering, Brown University, 1974
  • B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, Sambalpur University, 1972

Research Projects:

Principal Investigator on the Following Projects
YEAR TOPIC AGENCY AMOUNT
2006-2007 Fellowship for doctoral student support (D. Kulkarni), Nanofluids research Dean, Grad School, Univ. of Alaska $22,464
2006 Summer Grad Student support (1-Phd, 1-MS), Nanofluids research(Kulkarni, Namburu) Arctic Region Supercomputing $18,000
2005-2006 Fellowship for doctoral Dean,student support (D. Kulkarni), Nanofluids research Grad School, Univ. of Alaska $19,964
2005 Summer Graduate Student Support, Nanofluids research Arctic Region Supercomputing $10,880
2004-2005 Graduate Student Support, Chip Scale Thermal Modeling for microelectronics/ Nanofluids(for D. Kulkarni) Center for Nanosensor Tech. (CNT)/USDOD $38,800
2004 Summer Innovative cooling system with nano-fluids (one month support for D. Das) Center for Nanosensor Tech. (CNT)/USDOD $ 18,500
2004 Summer Graduate Student Support and Fall Gas Hydrate Modeling (for V. Subbaihaa.) Arctic Region Super Computing Center (ARSC) $20,000
2003-2004 Graduate Student Support Micro scale Heat Transfer and research on Nanofluids (for D. Kulkarni) Center for Nanosensor Tech. (CNT)/USDOD $38,000
2003-2004 Graduate Student Support, Heat and Fluid Flow Modeling of Gas Hydrates ( for V. Subbaihaa.) Arctic Region Super Computing Center (ARSC) $36,500
2003 CFD Modeling of Gas Hydrates summer support for D.Das) Arctic Region Super (Computing Center (ARSC) $ 18,500
2002-2003 Graduate Student Support Thermal Management of Micro/Nano chips (for D. Kulkarni) Center for Nanosensor Tech. (CNT) / USDOD $32,500
2003 Thermal research on electronic cooling (summer support for D. Das) CNT $37,000
2001-2002 Graduate Student Support Heat Transfer Effects on GTL Transmission (for S. Nerella) Petroleum Development Lab/ USDOE $15,000
2000-2002 ITM Syngas Reactor for Natural Gas Conversion Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., PA $87,800
1997 Lecturing and Research, second year grant Rotary International, IL $5,000
1996 Lecturing and Research in a Developing Country Rotary International, IL $5,000
1995 Design of a Rocket Motor Test Stand Alaska Space Grant, NASA $5,000
1993 Graduate Student Support Modeling of Ice Coring Devices(for S. Hazarika) Polar Ice Coring Office $8,800
1993 Monitoring Heater Testing Rheem Manufacturing Company, AR $3,000
1993 Paper presentation at Fourth International Workshop on Ice Drilling, Tokyo UAF Faculty Travel Grant $700
YEAR TOPIC AGENCY AMOUNT
1992-93 Cold Weather Testing of Outdoor Gas-Fired Heaters Rheem Manufacturing Company, AR $48,900
1992-93 Graduate Student Support, Finite Element Analysis for Thermal Drilling ( for S. Hazarika & D. Choi) Polar Ice Coring Office $17,600
1992-93 Curriculum Development in Propulsion Engineering Alaska Space Grant, NASA $5,000
1992 School of Engineering Machine Shop Support, Drill Fabrication. Polar Ice Coring Office $4,000
1991-92 Graduate Student Support, Thermal Modeling of Ice Coring Office Operation ( for S. Jois) Polar Ice Coring $17,200
1991 Performance Evaluation of New Air Intake Fixtures on Heaters Rheem Manufacturing Company, AR $39,200
1990 Testing of Heaters to Eliminate Icing Problem Rheem Manufacturing Company, AR $39,700
1989 Moisture Accumulation in Insulated Walls U.S. Army Cold Region Research &Engin. Lab $7,200
1988-89 Graduate Student Support, Gas Hydrate Research (for D. Scott) Petroleum Development Laboratory/U.S. Department of Energy $10,400
1988-89 Tandem Propeller Application for Ships Marine Highway System, AK $22,800
1988 Computation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in VLS U.S. Navy/SCEEE $27,200
1987-88 Halon System Design for Remote Diesel Power Plants Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, AK $20,500
1987-88 Graduate Student Support, Fire Protection Research (for V. Srivastava) Inst. of Northern Eng. & State of Alaska $6,000
1986-87 Photovoltaic Systems for Alaska Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, AK $12,000
1986-87 Field Study of Bethel Fire Protection System Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, AK
 $30,500
1986 Mini-Grant for the Improvement of Teaching and Research A.W. Mellon Foundation $750
1985-86 Rocket Nozzle Heat Transfer U.S. Navy/SCEEE $5,000
1985-86 Halon Fire Protection System Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, AK $30,500
Co-Principal Investigator of the Following Projects
2006 Comprehensive Evaluation of Bridge Anti-icing Technologies Alaska Dept. of Trans. and Publ. Fac. Anchorage $65,000
2006 Preparator of proposal for “Equipment for Thermal Systems Lab for Microelectronic Packaging “ A Joint Proposal Murdock Foundation Total $425 K with match $100,000
2005 Crisis Intervention Training for Young Adults (Students) at NAMI Eli Lilly Company $2,500
2004-05 HVAC Systems for Long Range Radar Stations Aero-Thermo, Inc, US Dept. of Defense $25,000
1998-99 Energy Research with Fuel Cell U.S. Dept. of Energy $1 Million
1998-99 Evaluation of Syngas Generators Air Products, PA $37,800
1990 Engineering Development of PICO Ice Test Well Facility Polar Ice Coring Office $7,000
1989-90 Waste Heat Driven Refrigeration Unit for Alaska Alaska Energy Authority $22,400
1987-88 Alaskan Commodities Irradiation Project U.S. Dept. of Energy $450,000

Graduate Student Supervision:

Name of Student Masters or Ph.D. Title of Thesis Graduation or Project Date
a. Served as Major Advisor
Vineet Srivastava Masters Finite Element Modeling of Hydrate Summer 1988
David Scott Masters Heat Transfer Model in Hydrate Spring 1990
Surrandar Naganathan Masters Turbulent Flow Computation Summer 1991
Srikanta Jois Masters Thermal Modeling of Ice Cores Summer 1992
Sandeep Hazarika Masters Thermal Drill Modeling Fall 1993
Toshifumo Kono Masters Analysis of Boundary Layers Fall 1994
H. Ed Bargar Masters Heat Transfer in Wall Systems Fall 1995
Bhushan Parikh Masters Alternative Fuels for Engines Spring 1998
Michael Bethune Masters Gas Dynamics Computation in VLS Spring 2000
Harold Ed. Bargar Ph.D. Buoyancy Effects in Tall Buildings Spring 2003
Loknath Panda Masters Fuel Cell Modeling Studies Incomplete
Sirisha Nerella Masters Heat Transfer Effect on GTL Transmission Summer 2002
Devdatta Kulkarni Masters Thermal Management of Micro/ Nano Chips Summer 2003
Vijay. Subbaihaa. Masters Heat & Fluid Flow Modeling of Gas Hydrate Fall 2004
Devdatta Kulkarni Ph.D. Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer on Micro/Nano Scales Summer 2007
Praveen Namburu M.S. Numerical Modeling of Nanofluids Summer 2007
Brij Mahagaonkar M.S. Thermophysical Properties of nanofluids Summer 2007
Roy Strandberg M.S. Nanofluids for Building Heating & Cooling Summer 2008
Ravikanth Vajjha M.S. Nanofluids for Heat Transfer Applications Summer 2008
Bhaskar Sahoo (Co-Chair) M.S. Fluid Dyn. And Thermal Prop. of nanofluids Summer 2008
b. Member of Thesis Committee (in addition to above)
James Stevens (MS) ESM Karen Zhulke (MS); ME
Scott C. Declue (MS) ESM George Wandover (MS); ME
Min Wan (MS) ME Meherdad Nadem (MS); Pet E.
Khalid Alsubai (MS) Pet. E. Paul Richmond (Ph.D.);ME
Pralhad Mutalik (MS) Pet E. Dan Basketfield (Ph.D.); CE
Brendan A. Sandiford (MS) ESM Dong J. Choi (MS); ME
Mark C. Jordan (MS) CE Randahl D. Roadifer (MS); Pet. E.
Xiancheng Lu (MS) ME Lizheng Zhang (MS); ME
Hao Chen (MS) ME Xiaodong Zhang (MS); ME
Randy Williams (MS) ME Tapan Dasmohapatra (MS); EQS
Pradeep (MS) ME Jasper L. Rajesh (MS); ME
Jiang Shao (MS) ME Pankaj Kumar (MS); ME
Rob Peters (MS) ME Dana Lowther (MS); ME
Zheng Tu (MS) ME Rajiv lyer (MS); ME
Zuh-Yao Lee (MS) ME Akhilesh Gautam (Ph.D.); SFOS
Victor Mimken (MS) ME Sara Kralewski (MS); ME
David Wison (Ph.D.) SFOS Xianggang Zhang (MS); ME
Mathew Wilkinson (MS) ME Christopher Morgan (MS); ME
Tristan Kenny (MS) ME Curtis Watters (MS); ME
Sumit Kumar (MS) ME Srivathsan Ragunathan (MS); ME
Philip Seavers (MS) ME Venkata Ravi Mudunuri (MS); ME
Steve Meurer (MS) ME Sravan Alam (MS); ME
Praveen K. Nindujarla (MS) ME Xu Jiangfeng (Ph.D.): ME
Preetham Dhoopati (MS); Changed (Aug. ’06) Srivathsan Ragunathan (Ph.D.); ME
Tomas Marsek (Ph. D.); EE
Aside from these, I have also served as the External Examiner of seven Ph.D. and several masters’ degree
defenses during the past several years.

Selected Publications:

  • Namburu, P.K., Das, D.K., Tanguturi, K.M. and Vajhha, R.S., 2008, “Numerical Study of Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Nanofluids Considering Variable Properties,” In Press, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Elsevier Inc., 13 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 2008, “Specific Heat Measurement of Different Nanofluids and Their influence on Heat Transfer,” Proceedings: Institution of Engineers (India), Forty-Ninth Session Technical Annual, Orissa State Center, India, 8 pp.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K., Vajjha, R.S., Oliva, D. “Application of Aluminum Oxide Nanofluids in Diesel Electric Generator as Jacket Water Coolant”, Accepted in November 2007 for publication in Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier Science Ltd, Pergamon Pres , 25 pp.
  • Vajjha, R.S., Das, D.K., and Mahagaonkar, B.M., " Density Measurement of Different Nanofluids and Their Comparison with Theory", Accepted in October 2007 for publication in Petroleum Science and Technology Journal, Taylor and Francis Publications, 17 pp.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Namburu, P.K., Bargar, H.E. and Das, D.K., “Convective Heat transfer and Fluid Dynamic Characteristics of SiO2-Ethylene Glycol/Water Nanofluid”, In Press, August 2007, Heat Transfer Engineering, Taylor and Francis Publications, 38 pp.
  • Namburu, P.K., Kulkarni, D.P., Dandekar, A. and Das, D.K., 2007 “Experimental Investigation of Viscosity and Specific Heat of Silicon Dioxide Nanofluids,” Micro and Nano Letters, 2, (3), pp. 67-71.
  • Namburu, P.K., Kulkarni, D.P., Misra, D., and Das, D.K., 2007, “Viscosity of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Dispersed in Ethylene Glycol and Water Mixture,” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 32, Elsevier Inc., pp. 397-402
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Namburu, P.K., Das, D.K., 2007, ”Comparison of Heat Transfer Rates of Different Nanofluids on the Basis of the Mouromtseff Number,” Electronics Cooling, Volume 13, Number 3, Publisher: Flomerics Inc., Franklin, MA, pp.28-32.
  • Das, D.K., Nerella, S. and Kulkarni, D.,2007 “Thermal Properties of Petroleum and Gas-to-Liquid Products” Petroleum Science and Technology, Taylor and Francis Inc., Vol. 25, pp. 415-42.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Namburu, P.K., Das, D.K., 2007, “Comparison of Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamic Performance of Nanofluids,” Proceedings of NSTI Nanotechnology Conference, Santa Clara, CA, pp.4.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K., 2007, “Energy Savings in Heating Buildings and Reducing Atmospheric Pollutants Using Nanofluids,” Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Global Change: Connection to the Arctic, Fairbanks, AK, pp.38-42.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K., and Patil, S.L.,2006 “Effect of Temperature on Rheological Properties of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Dispersed in Propylene Glycol and Water Mixtures,” Accepted in Oct. 2006 for publication in Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, American Scientific Publishers, 16 pp.
  • Dasari, J, Hazarika, S.,Das, D.K.,2006, "Preliminary Results from Heat Transfer Analysis of an Ice Coring Drill", Proceedings of 39th Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Institute, Sacramento, CA, pp. 81-94.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K., "Analysis of Pressure Loss and Heat Transfer of Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow Through Trans-Alaska Pipeline System", Accepted in April 2006 for publication in Petroleum Science and Technology Journal, Taylor and Francis Publications, pp. 23.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K.,2006, "Theoretical and Experimental Investigations on Nanofluids for Their Fluid Dynamic and Heat Transfer Behaviors", Proceedings of 39th Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Institute, Sacramento, CA, pp. 95-109.
  • Das, D.K., Kulkarni, D.P. and Silbaugh, B., 2006, “A Study on Nanofluids for their Convective Heat Transfer and Hydrodynamic Characteristics,” Proceedings of National Conference on Emerging Trends in Nanotechnology and Innovations in Design and Manufacturing, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India, pp. 1-19.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K., and Chukwu, G.A.,2006 “Temperature Dependent Rheological Property of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Suspension (Nanofluids), ”Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 6, No. 4, American Scientific Publishers, pp. 1150-1154.
  • Scott, D.M., Das, D.K., Subbaihaannadurai, V., 2006, “ A Finite Element Computational Method for Gas Hydrate, Part-I: Theory,” Petroleum Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis Inc., Vol. 24, pp. 895-909.
  • Scott, D.M., Das, D.K., Subbaihaannadurai, V., 2006 “ A Finite Element Computational Method for Gas Hydrate, Part-II: Application,” Petroleum Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis Inc., Vol. 24, pp. 911-922.
  • Das, D.K., 2005, "Community Service Projects," Journal of the Orissa Society of the Americas, Thirty- Sixth Annual Souvenir Issue, Convention, Newport Beach, California, pp. 282-284.
  • Scott, D.M., Das, D.K., Subbaihaannadurai, V. and Kamath, V.A. “ A Computational Scheme for Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Analysis in Porous Media for Recovery of Oil and Gas,” Petroleum Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis Inc., Vol. 23(7-8), pp. 843-862.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K.,2005, “Analytical and Numerical Studies on Microscale Heat Sinks for Electronic Applications, ”Applied Thermal Engineering , Elsevier Science Ltd, Pergamon Press, Vol.25, No. 14-15, pp. 2432-2449.
  • Das, D.K., Nerella, S. and Kulkarni, D., “Thermal Properties of Petroleum and Gas-to-Liquid Products” In Press, accepted Mar. 2005 for publication in Petroleum Science and Technology , 16 pp.
  • Scott, D.M., Das, D.K., Subbaihaannadurai, V. “ A Finite Element Computational Method for Gas Hydrate, Part-I: Theory,” In press, accepted Sep. 2004 for publication in Petroleum Science and Technology, 16 pp.
  • Scott, D.M., Das, D.K., Subbaihaannadurai, V. “ A Finite Element Computational Method for Gas Hydrate, Part-II: Application,” In press, accepted Sep. 2004 for publication in Petroleum Science and Technology, 16 pp.
  • Annadurai, V.S. and Das D.K.,2004, “A Transient Heat Transfer Analysis of Natural Gas Hydrate Reservoir,” Proceedings of the 38th Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Institute, Sacramento, CA, pp. 85-98.
  • Das, D.K., Naganathan, S., Kono, T. and Kulkarni, D.,2004, “Comparison of Three Inner-Variable Approaches to Establish an Accurate Method for Turbulent Boundary Layers,” Naval Engineers Journal,, Vol. 116, No.2, pp.85-102.
  • Mungas, G., Das, D.K., Kulkarni, D.P., 2003, “Design, Construction and Testing of a Low-Cost Hybrid Rocket Motor, ” Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, An International Journal , Vol. 75, No. 3, pp. 262-271.
  • Das, D.K., 2003, "My First OSA Convention," The Orissa Society of the Americas Journal, Souvenir Issue of Thirty-Fourth Annual Convention, Princeton, New Jersey, pp. 5-8.
  • Nerella, S., Das, D.K. et al., 2003, “Heat Transfer Analysis for Gas-to-Liquids Transportation Through Trans Alaska Pipeline,” Petroleum Science and Technology, Vol. 21, No. 7 & 8, pp. 1275-1294.
  • Kulkarni, D.P., Das, D.K., 2002, “Development of Thermal Analysis Models for Designing Heat Sinks for Microelectronic Devices,” Emerging Trends in Mechatronics for Automation, Proceedings: 18th National Convention of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Engineers, Rourkela, India, pp. 318-328.
  • Bargar, H.E. and Das, D.K., 2002, “Building Pressurization in Extreme Cold Climates,” Proceedings: 11th International Conference, Cold Regions Engineering, Anchorage , AK, pp. 519-530.
  • Nerella, S. and Das, D.K., 2002, “Heat Transfer Effects on the Transmission of Gas-to-Liquids Products Through the Trans Alaska Pipeline System,” Proceedings: Institution of Engineers (India), Forty-Third Session Technical Annual, Orissa State Center, pp. 34-44.
  • Thomas, R., Cesaroni, A., Kline, K. and Das, D., 2001, “Hybrid Rocket Flight Testing of a Small Universal Sounding Rocket Recovery System,” 16th AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference Paper, Boston, MA, 9 pp.
  • Isherwood, W., Smith, J., Aceves, S., Berry, G., Clark, W., Johnson, R., Das, D., Goering, D., and Seifert, R., 2000, "Remote Power Systems With Advanced Storage Technologies for Alaskan Villages," Energy - The International Journal, Vol. 25, Pergamon Press, Elsevier Science Publication, pp.1005-1020.
  • Das, D.K. and Hazarika, S, 2000, "Comparison of Two Integral Methods to Calculate Attached and Separated Turbulent Boundary Layers," Proceedings: Fourteenth Engineering Mechanics Conference, ASCE,Austin, TX, p. 193.
  • Johnson, R., Witmer, D., Das, D. and Rueter, H., 2000, "Creation and Design of Energy Center," Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 13-23.
  • Das D.K., and Kono, T., 1999, "An Entrainment Approach for Turbulent Boundary Layer Calculation," Proceedings of the 36th Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Institute, Sacramento, pp.103-107.
  • Das, D.K., 1998, “A Unique Sled Dog Race Of Alaska,” The Orissa Society of the Americas Journal, Souvenir Issue of the Twenty Ninth Annual Convention, Monterey, pp. 53-55.
  • Das, D.K., and Naganathan, S., 1998, “An Accurate Method For Turbulent Boundary Layer Computation,” Proceedings of the 12th Engineering Mechanics Conference, ASCE, San Diego, pp. 1908-1911.
  • Das, D.K., 1997, “Calculation and Measurement of Solar Energy at an Alaskan Site,” Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Cold Regions Development, ASCE, Anchorage, Alaska, pp. 219-223.
  • Das, D.K., 1997, “A Trip to Aialik Bay,” The Orissa Society of the Americas Journal, Souvenir Issue of the Twenty-Eighth Annual Convention, Houston, pp. 6-5 through 6-10.
  • Das, D.K., 1996 "Cold Weather Testing of Outdoor Gas-Fired Heaters," Proceedings: ASCE Eighth International Specialty Conference on Cold Regions Engineering, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, pp. 410-423.
  • Das, D.K., 1995, "Hiking the Chilkoot Trail," The Orissa Society of the Americas Journal, Souvenir Issue of Twenty-Sixth Annual Convention, Minneapolis, pp.132-139.
  • Das, D.K. and Bosse, J., 1995, "Testing Methods and Results for Design Improvements of Outdoor Gas- Fired Heaters," Proceedings: Institution of Engineers (India), Thirty-Sixth Session Technical Annual, Orissa State Center, pp 31-45.
  • Das, D.K. and Jois, S.S., 1994, "Thermal Modeling of Ice Cores and Boreholes Via the Finite Element Technique," Memoir of National Institute of Polar Research, Special Issue Monograph, National Institute of Polar Research, Tokyo, Japan, Vo1.49, pp. 268-293.
  • Das, D.K. and Srivastava, V., 1993, "Calculation of Gas Hydrate Dissociation with Finite-Element Model, "ASCE Journal of Energy Engineering, Vol. 119, No. 3, pp. 180-200.
  • Das, D.K., 1993, "Flow Measurements Using Laser Doppler Velocimeter,"JournaI of the Institution of Engineers (lndia). Mechanical Engineering Division, Vol. 74, Part MC 1, pp. 6-11.
  • Das, D.K., 1993, "Computation of Separated and Reattached Turbulent Boundary Layers -- Part I: Development of the Theory,” Encvclopedia of Fluid Mechanics. Supplement l: Applied Mathematics in Fluid Dynamics, Gulf Publishing Co., pp. 61-78.
  • Das, D.K., 1993, "Computation of Separated and Reattached Turbulent Boundary Layers -- Part II: Validation of the Theory," Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics. Supplement l: Applied Mathematics in Fluid Dynamics, Gulf Publishing Co., pp. 79-105.
  • Das, D.K., 1992, "Alaska--An Amazing State," The Orissa Society of the Americas Journal, Souvenir Issue of Twenty-Third Annual Convention, Atlanta, pp. 70-72.
  • Das, D.K., 1992, "An Experimental Study of Flow Measurements Using a Laser Doppler Velocimeter,” Proceedings: Institution of Engineers (India), Thirty-Third Session Technical Annual, Orissa State Center, pp. 159-169.
  • Das, D.K., Koci, B.R. and Kelley, J.J., 1992, "Development of a Thermal Mechanical Drill for Sampling Ice and Rock from Great Depths," Tunnelling and Underground Space Technologv, Vol. 7, No. 4, 377-382.
  • Das, D.K., 1992, "An Inverse Inner-Variable Theory for Separated Turbulent Boundary Layers," ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 114, No. 4, pp. 543-553.
  • Das, D.K., Jois, S.S., Kelley, J.J., 1991, "Analytical Solutions for Determining Ice Core Temperatures,” ASEE Journal of Mechanical Engineering News, Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 9-13.
  • Das, D.K., Jois, S.S., Koci, B.R. and Kelley, J.J., 1991, "Analytical Models for Determining Ice Core Temperatures," Proceedings: Mesoscale Modeling -- Circumpolar Climate Change, 21st Arctic Workshop, Fairbanks, AK, pp. 57-59.
  • Das, D.K. and Srivastava, V., 1991, "Application of a Finite Element Model to Hydrate Reservoirs, Proceedings: Third International Symposium on Cold Regions Heat Transfer, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, pp. 83-98.
  • Das, D.K., Koci, B.R. and Kelley, J.J., 1991, "Development of a Thermal Mechanical Drill for Sampling Ice and Rock From Great Depths," an abridged version in Proceedings of the First International Design for Extreme Environments Assembly, University of Houston, pp. 388-392.
  • Das, D.K., 1990, "An Improved Turbulent Boundary Layer Theory," Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 17, No. 4/90, pp. 207-216.
  • Das, D.K., 1989, "Design of a Halon Fire Protection System for Computing and Electronic Data Processing Facilities in India," Proceedings: Institution of Engineers (India), Thirtieth Session Technical Annual, Orissa State Center, pp. 103-117.
  • Das, D.K., 1988, "Design and Economic Evaluation of a Solar Water Heating System for Industrial Applications in India," Proceedings: Institution of Engineers (India). Twenty-ninth Session Technical Annual, Orissa State Center, pp. 44-58.
  • Das, D.K., 1988, "A Simple Theory for Calculating Turbulent Boundary Layers Under Arbitrary Pressure Gradient,” International Journal of Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 1, No. I, pp. 83-99.
  • Das, D.K., 1988, "Electron Accelerator in the Food Irradiation Process," Alaska Marine Resource Quarterly, Vol. III, No. 3, pp. 3-4.
  • Das, D.K., Moore, G.R., and Boyer, C.T., 1988, "Heat Transfer Studies on a Rocket Nozzle for Naval Application," Naval Engineers Journal, Vol. 100, No. 1, pp. 29-35.
  • Swanson, R.B., Hok, C.I., Das, D.K. and Lewis, C. E., 1988, "is Food Irradiation Feasible in Alaska? Some Engineering Considerations," The Northern Engineer, Vol. 19, No. i, pp. 21-26.
  • Swanson, R.B., Lewis, C.E., Hok, C.I. and Das, D.K., 1988, "Food Irradiation and Alaska's Food Industries." Agroborealis Vol. 20, pp. 25-30.
  • Swanson, R.B., Lewis, C.E., Hok, C.I., Das, D.K., Zarling, J.P., Workman, W.G. and Logan, R.R., 1988, "The Role of Irradiation in Food Processing: Can It Benefit Alaska?" Monograph, Circular #64, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, SALRM, University of Alaska Fairbanks. 28 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1987, "A Numerical Study of Turbulent Separated Flows," Forum on Turbulent Flows, ASME Fluids Engineering Division Publication - Vol. 51, pp. 85-90.
  • Das, D.K., 1987, "Mechanical Engineering Considerations for Design and Construction in the Arctic and Subarctic Regions, A treatise reviewed and accepted by the Alaska State Board of Professional Engineers for fulfilling the requirement of demonstrating familiarity with the uniqueness of engineering projects in arctic and subarctic environments, 26 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Moore, G.R., and Boyer, C.T., 1987, "A Numerical Study of Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer in a Nozzle," AIChE Symposium Series, Vol. 83, No. 257, pp. 243-248.
  • Das, D.K., 1987, "Seismic Design of Valve Operator Supports - Natural Frequency Considerations," The Northern Engineer, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 14-17.
  • Das, D.K., 1986, "Application of Pressure Gradient-Wake Correlations to Inner Variable Theory for Turbulent Boundary Layer Calculations," Proceedings: Southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Vol. 1, pp. 288-295.
  • Das, D.K. and White, F.M., 1986, "Integral Skin Friction Prediction for Turbulent Separated Flows,” ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 108, pp. 476-482.
  • Das, D.K. and White, F.M., 1986, "An Integral Method for Calculating Turbulent Skin Friction in Two-Dimensional Incompressible Separated Flows", AIAA Paper No. 86-1068, AIAA/ASME 4th Fluid Mechanics, Plasma Dynamics and Lasers Conference, 8 pp.
  • Durocher, L., Das, D.K., and Jiomacas, C., 1979, "Design Considerations in the Coupling of Shaft-Disk Systems by Interference Fits," ASME Design Engineering Conference, Paper No. 79-DE-6, Chicago, Illinois, 8 pp.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACT

  • Namburu, P. and Das, D., 2007, “Numerical Investigation of Convective Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamic Behavior of Nanofluids for Applications in Cold Regions,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2007 Arctic Science Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, p. 49.
  • Mahagaonkar, B. and Das, D., 2007, “Viscosity Measurements of Nanofluids for Their Applications in the Arctic and the Sub Arctic Regions,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2007 Arctic Science Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, p. 44.
  • Vajjha, R. and Das, D., 2007, “Density and Specific Heat Measurements of Nanofluids for Their Applications in Cold Regions,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2007 Arctic Science Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, p. 65.
  • Namburu, P., Kulkarni, D., Das, D., 2006, “Reduction of Pollution and Energy Saving in Ships in the Arctic Region Using Nanofluids ,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, p. 50.
  • Kulkarni, D., Namburu, P., Das, D., 2006, “Mitigation of Air Pollution in the Arctic and Subarctic Regions Using Nanofluids to Heat Buildings,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, p. 38.
  • Das, D.K. and Kulkarni, D.P., 2005, “A Theoretical Investigation on Heat Transfer Characteristic of Nanofluids ,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 56th Arctic Science Conference, Kodiak, Alaska, p.14.
  • Das, D.K. and Durai, V.S., 2004, “Recovery of Natural Gas from Hydrates Via a Thermal Stimulation Technique,” Proceedings: Bridges of Science Between North America and the Russian Far East: Past, Present and Future, An International Conference on the Arctic and North Pacific, Edited by Sergienko, V.I., Vladivostok, Russia, p. 49.
  • Kulkarni, D.P. and Das, D.K., 2003, “Heat Transfer Model for Designing Cooling Systems for Micro- Electronic Chips,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 54th Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, p. 106.
  • Annadurai, V.S. and Das, D.K., 2003, “Recovery of Natural Gas from Hydrates by a Thermal Technique,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 54th Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, p. 107.
  • Kulkarni, D.P. and Das, D.K., 2002, “A Thermal Model for Cooling of Electronic Processor Chips,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 53rd Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, p. 137.
  • Busey, R.C. and Das, D.K., 2002, “Automated Environmental Data Retrieval Systems,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 53rd Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, p. 73.
  • Nerella, S and Das, D.K., 2002, “Thermal & Fluid Dynamic Analysis for Transmission of Gas to Liquid Products Through Trans Alaska Pipeline,” Proceedings: ASME Western Region Graduate Student Technical Conference, Central Washington University, Ellensberg, p. 3.
  • Bargar, H.E. and Das, D.K., 2001, "Stack Effect Infiltration in Extreme Cold Climates," Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 52nd Arctic Science Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, p. 31.
  • Das, D.K. and Nerella, S., 2001, "Fluid Dynamic and Heat Transfer Analysis for Transmission of GTL," Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 52nd Arctic Science Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, p. 32.
  • Das, D.K. and Parikh, B., 2000, "Natural Gas Fueled Automotive Engines for Reducing Pollution," Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 51st Arctic Science Conference, Whitehorse, Canada, pp. 118-119.
  • Das, D.K., 1999, "Fuel Cells for Clean Power Production in the Arctic Regions," Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 50th Arctic Science Conference, Alaska, pp. 132-133.
  • Das, D.K., 1998, "A Computerized Data Acquisition System for a Fuel Cell," Proceedings: International Conference on Information Technology, Utkal University, Orissa, India, p.7.
  • Chen, Hao and Das, D.K., 1997, “Computation of the Three-Dimensional Flow Field Around a Rotating Disk,” Proceedings: ASME Western Region Graduate Student Technical Conference, Portland State University, Portland, p.6.
  • Das, D.K. and Noland, J., 1996, “Design of a Test Cell for Static Tests of Rocket Motors,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 47th Arctic Science Conference, Girdwood, AK, pp. 9-10.
  • Das, D.K. and Johnson, R.A., 1995, "Application of Magnetic Flow Meters in Measuring Condensate Flow Rate for District Heating," Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 46th Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, AK, p. 32.
  • Das, D.K., Stanford, K. and Kelly J.J., 1995, "A Thermo-Photovoltaic Generator for Production of Heat and Electricity," Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 46th Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, AK, p. 40.
  • Das, D.K., Hazarika, S., Kelley, J.J. and Koci, B.R., 1993, "Theoretical Studies and Tests on a Thermo- Mechanical Ice Coring Drill,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 44th Arctic Science Conference, Whitehorse, Yukon, p.78.
  • Das, D.K. and Ohtake, T., 1993, "Cold Weather Engineering Problems and Solutions for Outdoor Gas- Fired Heaters, Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 44th Arctic Science Conference, Whitehorse, Yukon, p. 79.
  • Das, D.K. and Jois, S.S., 1993, "Thermal Modeling of Ice Cores and Boreholes Via Finite Element Technique," in Abstracts of the Fourth International Workshop on Ice Drilling Technologv, National Institute of Polar Research, Japan, p. 24.
  • Das, D.K., Koci, B.R., Kelley, J.J., and Johansen, E., 1992, "Progress on Thermo-Mechanical Drills at the Polar Ice Goring Office,” Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 43rd Arctic Science Conference, Valdez, AK, pp. 103-104.
  • Das, D.K. and Briggs, R.W., 1991, "Application of Photovoltaic Systems in Interior Alaska," Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 42nd Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, AK, p. 6.
  • Das, D.K., 1990, "Design Improvements for Alaska Marine Highway Vessels," Extended abstract published in Northland, Institute of Northern Engineering, No. 6, University of Alaska Fairbanks, p. 2.
  • Das, D.K., and Mitchell, M.C., 1988, "An Experimental Study on Waste Oil Utilization for Heating Greenhouses in Alaska," Extended abstract published in Proceedings: ASME Northwest Hazardous Waste Conference, Tacoma, Washington, p. 91.
  • Das, D.K. and Rezek, J.F., 1989, "Design of Halon Fire Protection Systems for Buildings in Rural Alaska," Abstract published in Proceedings: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 40th Arctic Science Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, p. 31.
  • Scott, D.M., Lee, J., Kamath, V.A. and Das, D.K., 1989, "A Finite Element Model for Gas Hydrate Dissociation," Abstract published in Proceedings: Symposium on Flow in Porous Media/Reservoir Modeling, American Chemical Society Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, p. 29.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

  • Zhang, J., Das, D., Peterson, R. and Goering, D., 2007, “Comprehensive Evaluation of Bridge Anti-icing Technologies—Final Report,” Report No. INE/AUTC 07.06, Submitted to Alaska Department of Transportation and Public facilities, Anchorage, AK, 49 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 2005, “Cooling Load Calculation for Murphy Dome,” Tech. Report to Aero Thermo Technology, Inc. Under a Contract to Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 20 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 2005, “Final Report for the International Canadian Summer Institute 2005,” Submitted to Canadian Consulate General, Seattle, WA, 18 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 2005, “Site Survey at Murphy Dome Regarding Air Conditioning Requirement for Installation of Link-16 System,” Tech. Report to Aero Thermo Technology, Inc. Under a Contract to Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 32 pp. and Revision-A Volume, 34 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Nerella, S., 2002, “Cold Regions Heat Transfer Studies from Gas-to -Liquids Products in the Trans Alaska Pipeline System,” Tech. Report to Air Products and Chemicals for Cold Regions Engineering for Syn Gas Production Project, 28 pp.
  • Nerella, S. and Das, D.K., 2002, “Thermal Effect Consideration in Transportation of GTL,” Tech. Report to Petroleum Development Lab for USDOE Project, 152 pp.
  • Das, D.K. and Nerella, S., 2001, “Alaskan Natural Gas Utilization Including GTL Option,” Tech. Report for Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., 19 pp.
  • Nerella, S. and Das, D.K., 2001, “Heat Transfer Effects on the Transmission of Gas-to-Liquids Products Through the Trans Alaska Pipeline System,” Tech. Report to Petroleum Development Lab for USDOE Project on GTL Transportation Study, 39pp.
  • Das, D. K., 2000, "Performance Evaluation of an 8-cell and 4-cell Furnace." Tech. Report for York International, 72 pp.
  • Das, D. K., 2000, "Testing of a 400,000Btu/h Gas Fired Heater." Tech Report for Rheem Manufacturing Company, 58 pp.
  • Kamath, V. and Das, D., 1999, "Evaluation of ITM-Syngas Hydrogen Generators for Their Adaptability to Alaska, Annual Tech. Report for Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., 26 pp.
  • Thomas, R., Kline, K., Rosenfeld, G. and Das, D., 1998, "Low Cost Parachute Testing Using Small Sounding Rockets with Hybrid Motors." Tech. Report for UAF Office of Arctic Research, 33 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1994, "Testing of Three Outdoor Heaters During the Winter of 1993-1994," Institute of Northern Engineering Report No. 94.04, prepared for Rheem Manufacturing Company, 194 pp.
  • Das, D.K. and Leet, D., 1993, "Monitoring Moisture Condition in the Walls at Eielson Air Force Base Clinic," Institute of Northern Engineering Report No. 89. 20 (revised), prepared for U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, 53 pp.
  • Das, D.K. and Bosse, J., 1992, "Cold Weather Testing of Heaters with Modified Fix Kits," Institute of Northern Engineering Report No. 92. 08, prepared for Rheem Manufacturing Company, 118 pp.
  • Das, D.K. and Ohtake, T., 1991, "Testing of Heaters to Eliminate Cold Weather Icing Problem," Institute of Northern Engineering Report 90.35, prepared for Rheem Manufacturing Company, 133 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Jois, S.S., Goering, D.J. and Koci, B.R., 1991 "Analytical Solutions for Temperature Distribution in Ice Cores," Polar Ice Goring Office Report No. TR-91-3, 28 pp. 13
  • Das, D.K. and Briggs, R.W., 1991,"A Photovoltaic Energy System at an Alaskan Site," Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Report No. AK-RD-91-05, 47 pp.
  • Jois, S.S., Das, D.K. and Koci, B., 1990, "Temperature Rise in Ice Cores During a Water Jet Cutting Process," Polar Ice Goring Office Tech. Rept. No. 90-3, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 9 pp.
  • Johnson, R.A., Das, D.K. and Hok-Barker, C., 1990, "A Feasibility Study for Waste-Heat Driven Absorption Refrigeration Plants in Alaska," Institute of Northern Engineering, Report prepared for Alaska Energy Authority, 36 pp.
  • Bethune, M.A. and Das, D.K., 1989, "Computation of Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer in a Vertical Launching System," Institute of Northern Engineering, Rept. No. 88-38-Part 2, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 77 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Naganathan S. and Diry, G.L., 1989, "Tandem Propeller Application on M/V Tustumena,” Institute of Northern Engineering, Rept. No. 88.32, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 76 pp.
  • Das, D.K. and Bethune, M.A., 1989, "Computation of Gas Dynamics and Heat Transfer in a Vertical Launching System," Institute of Northern Engineering, Rept. No. 88.38, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 104 pp.
  • Zarling, J.P., Swanson, R.B., Logan, R.R., Das, D.K., Lewis, C.E., Workman, W.G., Tumeo, M.A., Hok, C.I., Birklid, C.A. and Bennett, F.L., 1988, "Alaskan Commodities Irradiation Project-An Options Analysis Study," Rept. No. 87.51, Institute of Northern Enging., Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks, 311 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Moore, G.R. and Boyer, C.T., 1986, "Heat Transfer Studies for a Solid Propellant Rocket Nozzle," Rept. No. SE86-30, Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 40 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1984, "A Method for Computing Aerodynamic Heat Transfer and Temperature Distribution in Hypersonic Missiles," Naval Surface Weapons Center, Interim Report E53:DKD:8077 from Ship Safety Branch to Aeromechanics Branch (K21), Dahlgren, Virginia, 44 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Moore, G.R. and Boyer, C.T., 1984, "Prediction of Two-Phase Flow Properties at the MK104 Nozzle Exit Plane," Rept. No. TR84-19, CONFIDENTIAL, Naval Surface Weapons Center, Dahlgren, Virginia, 33 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1983, "An Integral Method for Analyzing Incompressible Two-Dimensional Turbulent Boundary Layers with Separation," Ph.D. Thesis, University of Rhode Island, 260 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1983, "Flow and Dynamic Torque Calculations of Butterfly Valve," Rept. No. DT-82459 for BIF-General Signal and Bechtel-Korea Nuclear Units 7 and 8, 31 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1983, "Qualification of Containment Purge Butterfly Valves Under LOCA (Loss of Coolant Accident) Condition," Rept. No. DT-67926, for BIF-General Signal and Ebasco Services/Shearon Harris Nuclear plant, 38 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Szilagyi, D., 1982, "Qualification of Primary Containment Butterfly Isolation Valves Under LOCA, Condition: Dynamic Torque Calculation of Butterfly Valve," Rept. Nos. TR-27234 and TR-27235, for BIF-General Signal and Washington Public Power Supply System, 80 pp.
  • Amaral, A.M., Das, D.K. and Ricapito, R., 1982, "Seismic Analysis, ASME Section III Butterfly Valves,” Rept. No. N80403-DES-TR-82, for BIF-General Signal and Tennessee Valley Authority Yellow Creek Plant, 34 pp.
  • Amaral, A.M., Das, D.K. and Snow S.G., 1982, "Seismic Analysis, AWWA Butterfly Valves," Rept. No. X83876-DES-TR-82-5 for BIF-General Signal and Westinghouse Combined Cycle Plant, 29 pp.
  • Amaral, A.M., and Das, D.K., 1982, "Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valve with Matryx Pneumatic Operator,” Rept. No. DES-TR-82-6 for BIF-General Signal and Ontario Hydro/AECL, 34 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1981, "Seismic and Design Analysis of Six Inch (6.065 x 2.963) Universal Venturi Tube,” Rept. No. N-81293-K for Consumer Power Company, Midland Plant, 12 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Amaral, A., Ricapito, R., 1981, "Revised Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valves for Maximum "G" Level with Electric Operators (Vol. i) and Pneumatic Cylinder Operators (Vol. 2)," Rept. Nos. N79972-DES-81-2 & 3 for BIF-General Signal and Bechtel Power Corp., Vol. 1, 138 pp. and Vol. 2, 100 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Amaral, A.M., and Hart, F.E., 1981, "Seismic Analysis, ASME Section III Butterfly Valves,” Rept. No. N64109-DES-81-4 for BIF-General Signal and Duke Power Co., Perkins and Cherokee Stations, 33 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Hart, F.E., 1981, "Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valve with PMH Actuator for Public Service Electric and Gas Company, Hope Creek Generating Station, Units 1 and 2," Rept. No. N50934- 1 for BIF-General Signal, 36 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1980, "Study of the Proposed Capacity Increase of Boiler No. l of the Acid Plant," Report for Tecmar, Inc. and Gardinier, Inc., Florida, 13 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Gominho, L., 1980, "Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valve with Matryx Pneumatic Operator," Rept. No. DES-80-5 for BIF-General Signal and AECV Ontario Hydro. Project, 34 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1980, "Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valve for UNC Nuclear Industries, Inc.," Repts. No. 73826-U-1 & II for BIF-General Signal, each 25 pp.
  • Das, D.K., Gominho, L., 1980, "Stress Analysis of the Tie Rod Mounting Geometry," Rept. No. DES-HS-2 for Hamilton & Son, Inc., 36 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1980, "Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valve for Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2," Rept. No. N72343 for BIF-General Signal and Duke Power Company, 22 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Gominho, L., 1980 "ASME Code Section III, Class-i Design Calculation for 6-inch Venturi Meter," Rept. No. DES-80-1 for BIF-General Signal, 8 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1980, "Ontario Hydro Project-Live Loading Calculation for Disc Spring Design," Rept. for BIF-General Signal and Atomic Energy of Canada, Ltd., 11 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Gominho, L., 1980, "Stress Analysis of Charcoal Adsorber Vessels Al and BI for Limerick Project," Rept. No. DES-80-3 for Technifab, a division of Nelmore Co., Inc., 34 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Gominho, L., 1980 "Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valve with ITT Hydramotor Operator," Rept. No. DES-80-2 for BIF-General Signal and Burns and Roe, Inc., 25 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Ricapito, R., 1980, "(HVAC) Butterfly Valves (for air service), Nuclear Safety Class 2, Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valves," Rept. No. BIF-CPL-NY435211, Part:C, for BIF-General Signal and Ebasco/Carolina Power and Light Company, 93 pp.
  • Das, D.K., and Cunningham, J.P., 1979, "Seismic Analysis of Butterfly Valve with Limitorque Electric and Manual Operator," Repts. No. N67923 & 67930 for BIF-General Signal and Ebasco/Carolina Power and Light Co., 32 pp & 29 pp.
  • Das, D.K., 1974, "Estimation of Radiative Heat Transfer from Flame Spreading on a Horizontal Fuel Surface," Master's Thesis, Brown University, RI, 62 pp. 15

Awards and Honors:

  • Recipient of national merit scholarship of Government of India during the undergraduate years 1968-1972.
  • Recipient of the best graduate gold medal (valedictorian) in 1972 for graduating with highest percentage of
    marks among five branches of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical and chemical) offered
    at two campuses of the Sambalpur University System, with an annual graduation of about 500 students.
  • Sadananda Memorial Award in January 1988 for the paper "Design and Economic Evaluation of Solar
    Water Heating System for Industrial Application in India," awarded by the Institution of Engineers (India),
    Orissa State Center.
  • Recipient of 1990 University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Engineering Merit Award.
  • The Institution of Engineers (India) Orissa State Center's best paper prize in January 1992 for the paper
    entitled "An Experimental Study of Flow Measurements Using a Laser Doppler Velocimeter."
  • Brundaban Sahu Memorial Award in January 1995, jointly with co-author Jeroen Bosse for the paper
    "Testing Methods and Results for Design Improvements of Outdoor Gas-Fired Heaters," awarded by the
    Institution of Engineers (India) Orissa State Center.
  • Nominated by faculty and inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, April 1996.
  • Recipient of 1996 Professor of the Year Award from ASME Student Section of Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks.
  • Included in Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 1998, Education Comm. Assoc., 5th Edition.
  • Recipient of Engineer of the Year Award for 2000 from the ASME, Alaska Section.
  • Elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in February 2004.
  • Recipient of Dr. Carol Feist Outstanding Advisor Award for 2004-05 & 2005-06 at University of Alaska.
  • ASME Faculty Advisor Award for Region VIII in 2005
  • ASME Student Section Advisor Award among all Districts of ASME, 2006
  • Recipient of Distinguished Service Award from NAMI Alaska for the year 2007

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