Dr.R.K.Pongiannan

Dr. R. K. Pongiannan

Designation: Professor
Area:Power Electronics and Drives
Mail: pongiannan.k@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in

Affiliation:  Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University)

Other Details:

Courses

• Electromagnetic theory
• Control systems
• Power electronics
• Electrical machine design
• Digital design
• Embedded systems
• Solid state drives and control
• AC drives
• Basics of electrical and electronics engineering

Research Interests

• Design of power electronic converters.
• Fault diagnosis in electrical systems.
• Fault tolerant control in power electronic converters.
• PWM strategies for power converters and drives.
• Solar PV inverters-monitoring using IoT.
• Development of electrical vehicle and its charging system.
• Energy conservation and its implementation
• System design with embedded controllers for process industries

Publications

International journals

• R. K. Pongiannan, S. Paramasivam and N. Yadaiah, “Dynamically reconfigurable PWM controller for three phase voltage source inverters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 26, no.6, pp.1790-1799, 2011.
• J. Poovarasan, R. Kayalvizhi, and R.K. Pongiannan, “Design of Fractional Order PID controller for a CSTR process,” International Journal of Engineering and Science, vol. 3., no.1, pp.8-14,2014.
• R. K. Pongiannan, et al, “FPGA Realization of Digital PWM Controller Using Q-Format Based Signal Processing,” Journal of vibration and control, vol. 21, no. 5: pp. 938-948, 2013.
• R. K Pongiannan , S. Paramasivam and N. Yadaiah, “FPGA Realization of an Area Efficient SVPWM Modulator for Three Phase Induction Motor Drive,” Int. Journal of power Electronics, Inderscience publications, Vol.2., No.2., pp.176-199, 2010.
• R. K. Pongiannan, S. Paramasivam and N. Yadaiah, “FPGA applications in power electronic converter and electric drive control- A review,” Int. Journal of Electrical Engg. and Embedded Systems, pp. 29-58, 2010.
• R. K. Pongiannan, S. Paramasivam and N. Yadaiah, “An efficient VLSI signal processing for power electronic converters,” Int. Journal of Electrical Engg. and Embedded Systems,  pp.7-15, 2010.
• P. Sengottuvelan, R. K. Pongiannan, and A. Shanmugam, “An entertaining robot-pulsed through audio analysis,” CiiT Int. Journal of Artificial Intelligent systems and machine learning, vol.2. no.2, 2010.

National journals 

• R. K Pongiannan and N. Yadaiah, “Single chip FPGA based space vector  PWM controller for three phase induction motor drive," Journal of  computer science, Vol.1, Issue.6, pp. 428-437, 2007.
• R. K Pongiannan and N. Yadaiah, “A Novel VLSI architecture for single chip space vector PWM modulator used in three phase inverters,"   National  Journal of Technology, PSG College of Technology, Vol.1,No. 4, pp. 61-74, 2008.
• R. K Pongiannan and N. Yadaiah, “FPGA Applications in dc -ac converters: A single chip implementation of SPWM and SPWM modulators," Journal of computer science, Vol. 2, Issue 3, pp 620-633, 2008.

International conference

• R. K. Pongiannan, S. Paramasivam, and N. Yadaiah, “An efficient VLSI signal processing for power electronic converters,” in proc. of Int. Conf.ICREAS-10, Full paper is available in CD –ROM and Proceedings, 2010.
• R. K. Pongiannan, S. Paramasivam, and N. Yadaiah, “FPGA  Applications in dc-ac power electronic converter and electric drive system control- A review,” – proc. of Int. Conf. ISCO’09,  2009.
• R. K. Pongiannan and N. Yadaiah, “FPGA Applications in dc -ac Converters for ac Drives: A review,” proc. of Int. Conf. ISCO’08, 2008.
• R. K Pongiannan and N. Yadaiah, “FPGA based Space Vector PWM   Control ic  for three phase induction motor drive," IEEE Proc. of  Int. Conf. Industrial Technology ICIT‘06, pp. 2061-2066, 2006.
• R. K. Pongiannan, and R. Rajendran, “Micro controller based test rig for submersible pump,” proc. of Int. Conf. ISCO’08, 2008.
• R.K. Pongiannan, and R. Rajendran, “Process dynamics and control using SCADA,” proc. of Int. Conf. ISCO’08, 2008.
• R. K. Pongiannan, and S. Sureshkumar, “A novel single stage continuous input current charge pump electronic ballast with active power factor correction to enhance power quality,” proc of  Int. Conf. – DAMS, CIT, 2003.
• R. K. Pongiannan, K. Rajan, “ A 600 Hz power system for industrial Zone to increase its efficiency and to reduce the weight, space of the equipment using microcontroller,” proc. of  Int. Conf. – DAMS, CIT, 2003.

National conference

• R.K. Pongiannan et al, “Automation in textile looms using DSP,” ENACT-2010, EIE, Sathyabama University, 2010.
• R.K. Pongiannan et al, “Micro controller based test rig for submersible pump,” NCIIT, KCE, 2008. 
• R.K. Pongiannan, S. Nandakumar, “Design optimization of induction motor,” PCID, EEE, BIT, 2005.
• R.K. Pongiannan et al, “A Novel approach to micro controller based data security system design using smart card using VHDL,”  CONCOURSE, Eswari Engg. College, 2003.
• R.K. Pongiannan, “An accurate fast response PC based weld monitoring system for industrial applications,” RTIEDC, EEE. Annamalai University,2003.
• R.K. Pongiannan, K.Rajan, “Fuzzy logic based drive for single phase moonset pump with energy efficient operation,” National Conference -RTIEDC EEE, Annamalai University,2003.
• R.K. Pongiannan, K.Rajan et al, “Application of zero Voltage switching converters – A review,” RTIEDC, EEE, Annamalai University,2003.
• R.K. Pongiannan, S.Titus, “A high frequency energy efficient single phase motor-pump system using efficient controller,” PCIC NSS College of Engg. 2003.
• K. Murugeshkumar, R. K. Pongiannan and S. Sureshkumar, “Energy conservation and cost effective planning in Textile spinning Mill-A case study,”  EEE, Annamalai  university,2002.

Research Grants

• AICTE-TAPTEC sponsored-Computerized test rig for monobloc and submersible pumps,  6.25 lakh., Completed -1997.

Industry project consultancy: completed

• 2017- Smart home monitoring and security system ( as a product).
• 2016- A Monitoring solar power plants using IoT - DKD Engineers, Coimbatore.
• 2015- Automatic starter for agriculture pumps- KPN Systems & MAKX, Coimbatore.
• 2010- Completed – Design and development of controller for high response solenoid valves (Janatics India Ltd., Coimbatore), BIT.
• 2010- Public distribution system for Co-operative department, Govt. of Tamilnadu, BIT.
• 2009- Energy audit – 2 Nos. (Textile spinning mills and weaving mills), BIT.
• 2009- DSP based loom controller –to TGS, Coimbatore, BIT.

Work in Progress

• Development of IoT system for grid connected solar power plants
• Agriculture pump starters
• Energy conservation study- in process and heavy engineering industries
• Test rig for motors and pumps

Research Collaboration

• Development of monitoring systems for Solar power plants, DKD Engineers, Coimbatore, India

Research Work Experience

• During Ph.D. Research, 2006 to 2009
• Developed 0.5 kW- 3.7 kW three phase VSI fed Induction motor drive with the establishment of complete drives system involving drive circuit (rating and component selection), sensing circuits, drivers and isolation, selection of passive element etc.
• Developed PWM IP core for the phase VSIs.
• Implemented a novel dynamically reconfigurable SVPWM algorithm for three phase three level VSSI fed Induction motor drive using SPARTAN III FPGA.

Programmes organized

• 2016- Organising chair-Int conf. on ESD-2016.
• 2014- Convenor- National Conference on Electrical Systems- NCES’14.
• 2014- Convenor, Workshop on Embedded System Design.
• 2013- Convenor, Workshop on Industry automation using PLCs.
• 2012- Convenor- National Conference on Electrical Systems- NCES’12.
• 2012- Convenor, Workshop on Embedded System Design,
• 2011- Convenor, Workshop on Servicing of motor- for supporting staff.
• 2010- Co-ordinator- 2 day workshop on Industrial automation using PLC, SCADA and DCS.
• 2010- Organizing secretary- National Conf-NCIT-10.
• 2009- Co-ordinator - 1 day workshop – Embedded system Design with PIC micro controllers.
• 2008- Co-convenor - 1 day workshop -Embedded system Design with
• 2007- FPGA. Co-convenor-2 day workshop-Embedded system Design.
• 2006- Co-ordinator - 2 day workshop -Embedded system applications in Industry.
• 2005- Co-ordinator - 3 day workshop -Digital techniques in power electronics.
• 2004- Co-ordinator - 2 day workshop -Modern Tools in Electrical Engineering.
• 2003- Co-ordinator - 2 day workshop - Energy Efficient Electrical Systems.

FDP/Workshop participated

• 2016- QIP Sponsored STTP on "Power Electronics Systems and  Control"   2016, PEC, Puducherry.
• 2010- Presented paper in ICREAS 2010, KSR CT, Tiruchengodu.
• 2009- In plant training- Electrocraft and Axis global automation, Coimbatore.
• 2009- In plant training- Axis global automation, Coimbatore.
• 2008- ISCO 09 - International conference, KCE, Coimbatore 2009.
• 2008- ISCO 08 - International conference, KCE, Coimbatore 2008.
• 2005- Workshop on vector control of IM JNTU, Hyderabad.
• 2004- AICTE sponsored 2 week STTP- Role of solid state controllers and embedded  systems in power systems, EEE, KCT, Coimbatore.
• 2004- ISTE sponsored 2 day workshop Programmable logic controllers (PLC), Erode  Sengundar Engg. College.
• 2004- Two day workshop, Energy efficient electrical systems, EEE, KCT, Coimbatore.
• 2003- National conference, power conversion and industrial controls, NSS    College of  Engineering, Palakkad.
• 2002- Symposium, DSP education, ECE, PSG Tech. Coimbatore.
• 2001- Workshop, Energy efficient design of ac machines, Dept. of EEE, PSG College of  Technology.
• 2001- Workshop, DSP Architecture, non linear DSP and wavelets, PSG College of Technology.
• 2001-Training Course -Internal quality audit, Zandig TQM Solutions (P) Ltd,   Bangalore.

Special Lectures Delivered

• 2012- Embedded system design using PIC micro controllers, ECE, SRIT.
• 2010- System design using embedded systems, EEE, JNTUH.
• 2009- Embedded system design – Design tools and design example, National workshop, BIT, Sathy.
• 2009- Embedded system design – JIT, Coimbatore.
• 2008- VLSI Application in Electrical Systems, Symposium - 2008, Kumarasamy College of Engg.
• 2008- Design of embedded controllers for ac drives, National workshop -ESD 08, KCE.
• 2007- Embedded system design with design example – monitoring system for electrical parameters, National workshop on embedded system design ESD 07, KCE.
• 2005- Testing of motors and pumps as per Indian standard, Workshop for technicians, KCT.
• 2004- Embedded Application in Power Electronics – An application of FPGA based PWM Controller, Workshop on modern tools in electrical engineering, KCT.
• 2003- Energy conservation in Textile spinning mills, Workshop on energy efficient electrical system, KCT.
• 1997- Computerized test rig for motors and pumps, TAPTEC-Project presentation, IITM, Chennai.

Professional Experience

• Design Engineer and Testing Engineer, Sri Srinivasa Foundry, motor-pump division, Coimbatore.
• Consultant-motor design and testing as per ISI (BIS) specifications.
• Calibration of measuring instruments.

Academic Experience

• Presently, Professor-EEE, SRM IST.
• 23 years- Academic experience- Kumaraguru College of Technology, Bannariamman Institute of Technology, SASTRA Deemed t be University, from 1995 to 2018.

Ph.D. Supervision/Students

• Anna University- 1 scholar
• Annamalai University- 1 scholar, degree awarded.

Membership

• Associate Member of IE(I)
• Life Member of ISTE
• Life Member  of SSI