CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute
Mr.K.C. Velappan
Chief Scientist
Academic Qualifications
    B.Tech, MS (Chem. Engg)
Contact Details
Mr.K.C. Velappan
Chief Scientist
Head
Chemical Engineering
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute
Adyar, Chennai – 600 020
e-mail: velappan@clri.res.in,
Phone:91 44 24437410


Educational Qualifications
  • B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) Ist Class, A.C.Tech, Anna University. 1987
  • MS (Chemical Engineering), A.C.Tech, Anna University. 2005
Area of Specialization
  1. Chemical Process Development, Optimisation & Scale-up
  2. Commercial Plant Design and Engineering
  3. Transport Phenomena of Leather Processing
  4. Process Intensification & Process Rationalisation
  5. Tannery Modernization and Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technologies Renewable Energy/ Alternate Energy
  6. Industrial Safety and Risk Analysis
  7. Occupational Safety
  8. Cleaner Processing, Waste Minimisation and Waste management
Professional Affiliations
  1. DISH Member, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
  2. CSIR RAB Member
  3. Life Member – IIChE
Countries Visited
  • USA
  • Sri Lanka
  • Bangladesh
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Singapore
Special Honour to R&D on Biodiesel
  1. The Higher Level Scientific Committee’s Approval to do the R&D on Biodiesel in CLRI
  2. R&D activates for Biodiesel Project from LAB RESERVE Funds.
  3. Special Press Meet in LERIG 2006 on Biodiesel Technology Transfer
  4. Antioxidants Studies in Biodiesel
  5. M/s Servals Automation: Usage of Biodiesel in Stoves
  6. Honored in CLRI Foundation Day2010 for receiving the Poster Award on Liquid Biofuels in “ 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition , Congress Center, Hamburg, Germany”
Special appreciation on Biodiesel (Articles)
  1. THE HINDU “CLRI transfers biodiesel technology to Trichi-based firm”
  2. One India “CLRI hands over biodiesel technology to Vel Biodiesel”
  3. Automotive World “India: Tamil Nadu firm purchases patented biodiesel production Technology”
  4. Merinews “ production of biodiesel from vegetable oil made public”
  5. NEWS TODAY “biodiesel from vegetable oil”
  6. ONE INDIA “TECHNOLOGY-CLRI-BIODIESEL TWO LAST CHENNAI”
  7. Chennai Online “Bio-Diesel from vegetable oil”
  8. Jatropha Times “CLRI transfers biodiesel technology to Trichi-based firm ”
  9. TAMIL Jatropha Times “CLRI’s Technology, biodiesel production in Trichi”
Special Interview in Press and Media
  1. Interview in Door Darshan DD , SUN TV , SUN News Vankkam Tamilakam JAYA TV about Biodiesel Technology
  2. Cover Page in Valar Thozhil, a Technical magazine
  3. An Article in Financial Express and Dinamani
Paper in International Conference (Biodiesel)
  1. 15th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, 07-11 May 2007 , International Congress Center, Berlin, Germany.
  2. 16th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, 02-06 June 2008 , Valencia, Spain.
Other Companies approached for Biodiesel Technology
  1. M/s Green Health Bio Products (Pvt.) Chennai.
  2. M/s Juneja Proteins, Chandigarh ( Based on Animal Tallow)
Completed Consultancy Projects
  1. M/s. Silver Hill Chemicals
    Applied Research /Design & Development: Process Development of Trimethoxy Benzoic Acid & Basic Engineering Package
  2. Acid Stable Fat Liquor (in-House project):
    Process Know-How Design & Development, Process Know-Hoe Development & Design
  3. M/s. SPIC :
    Applied Research / Process Development & Design: Basic Engineering Package for Thiram and Ziram
  4. M/s. Rallis India
    Applied Research : Blended Vegetable Tannin Extraction Plant Design & Development and Basic Engineering Package
  5. M/s. KH and Sons
    Applied Research /Design & Development Modernisation of Beam House Operations
  6. M/s. EID Parry
    Applied Research /HAZOP studies: Risk assessment on Handling & Storage of Ammonia
  7. M/s. Kiran Remedies India Ltd.
    Applied Research / Basic Design & Detailed Engineering Package for Integrated Drug Complex
  8. M/s.Balmer Lawrie Co. Ltd
    Process Development & Know-How : Phosphorylated Fat Liquor
  9. M/s. Tamil Nadu Adi-Dravidar Tannery & Leather Manufacturing Association , Madras
    Applied Research: Techno-Economic Feasibility Report for setting up a tannery 1000 goat skins/day
  10. M/s. Namesthe Exports
    Applied Research & Basic Engineering Package Setting Up a Tannery 1000 skins/day
  11. M/s. Tajomal, (UNIDO)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Process Development for Ammonia Free Cleaner Tanning Wet Operation and Basic Engineering Package.
  12. M/s. Namesthe Exports
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Setting Up a Tannery & Basic Engineering Package
  13. M/s. Rallis India (Vegetable Tannin Extraction)
    Applied Research /Design & Development: Process Development & Design and Basic Engineering Package
  14. CSIRA- HAZOP: Madras Port
    Applied Research /Design & Development: Risk Assessment on Handling & Storage on Ammonia
  15. CSIRA- HAZOP: Ennore Factory Terminal
    Applied Research /Design & Development: Risk Assessment on Handling & Storage on Ammonia
  16. M/s. Vensbar Organics
    Applied Research /Design & Development: Techno Economic Feasibility and Basic Engineering Package.
  17. M/s. Khiar Hussain
    Applied Research /Design & Development: Modernisation of Beam House Operations
  18. M/s.Epsilon Engineers
    Design & Development: Distillation Column Design and Heat Exchanger Design
  19. M/s. Bell Engineers Co.
    Design & Development: Heat Exchanger Design
  20. M/s. Chemtron: (for CISRA)
    Applied Research: Chemical property estimation
  21. M/s. SPIC (Mancozeb)
    Basic Research: Process development
  22. M/s. Rubamin Pvt. Baroda
    Design & Development: Evaporation Design
  23. M/s. Sudam Leathers Pvt.
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Setting Up a Tannery and Basic Engineering Package
  24. M/s. Balmer & Lawrie
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Techno Economic Feasibility to Setting Up a Tannery
  25. CSIR Complex Palampur
    Training Program: Chemshare Software Training given to the Scientists
  26. M/s. Amin & Sons (UNNAO) ( Leather Technology Mission)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Basic Engineering Package and Engg. Data sheet for Tannery and Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology.
  27. M/s. R R Industry
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Basic Engineering Package & Effluent Treatment Plant
  28. M/s.Bharatiya International
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Basic Engineering Package
  29. CISRA - HAZOP /
    Applied Research: Crude Characterization
  30. M/s. Quinn International Ltd.
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Process Know-How and Basic Engineering Package
  31. M/s. SPIC
    Design & Development: Distillation Column Design for separation of Toluene
  32. M/s. Bawa Skins Co. Jallandhar
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Chrome Management
  33. M/s. Clener Tan (Pilot Scale)
    Basic Research : Process Development.
  34. M/s General Tanning Process
    Applied Research: Process Engineering Data Sheet
  35. M/s. CLRI- AISHTMA
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Waste Water Management in Clusters of tanneries in Tamil Nadu. In the pre-operative stage I have involved in collection of tannery details ( 269 No.) from Ranipet Sector out of 858 total number of Tanneries in Tamil Nadu. In the second phase of Implementation of Cleaner Technologies, I have involved in all the 256 tanneries ( 8 sectors) in entire Tamil Nadu.
  36. M/s. Sri Laknka (UNIDO)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Waste Water Management and Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology.
    Mam Abdul Cader &Co. (Pvt) Ltd
  37. M/s. Sri Laknka (UNIDO)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Waste Water Management and Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology.
    Mubarc Leathers (Pvt) Ltd
  38. M/s. Sri Laknka (UNIDO)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Waste Water Management and Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology.
    N.M. Mohamed Mohideen Tannery
  39. M/s. Avanthi Leathers, AP
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Basic Engineering Package and Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology
  40. M/s. Asian Diet Products (Leather Technology Mission)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Process Control Systems Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology.
  41. M/s. Kings International ( Leather Technology Mission)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Process Control Systems and Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology.
  42. M/s. Ambur T N O
    Applied Research: Special question aire
  43. M/s. STANCoIE, Hyderabad ( Leather Technology Mission)
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Implementation of Cleaner Tanning Technology.
  44. M/s. B. S. Leathers
    Applied Research / Design & Development: Basic Engineering Package.
  45. M/s. CETP, Jalandhar
    Design & Development: Evaporator Design for 1 MLD Soak & Pickle liquor
  46. CLRI – AISHTMA ( Trichy Sector ): Implementation of Cleaner Technologies and reports for 14 Tanneries & Trichy sector reports has been prepared.
  47. Calcutta Leather Complex ( UNDP): Applied Research / Design & Development: Waste Water Management in Clusters of tanneries in West Bengal.Visited number of tanneries in Calcutta, collected the information from the tanneries. The database created for 300 tanneries in 3 sectors, namely Chiapara (100), Tiljala (77) and Topsia (124). Based on the data individual tannery status & tannery information analysis report has been prepared.
  48. Avanti Leathers: Basic Engineering Package
  49. Avanti Leathers: Waste Water Management – Demonstration of Cleaner Technologies
  50. STANCoIE Bakaram Tanneries ( Hyderabad ): Implementation of Cleaner Technologies & report for 5 tanneries.
  51. LTM- Asian Diet Products Ltd, Gurgaon. Report for the implementation of Cleaner Technologies.
  52. LTM- Amin & Sons ( Super House Leathers Ltd, UNNO ) Report for the implementation of Cleaner Technologies
  53. LTM-Kings International Ltd, Kanpur Report for the implementation of Cleaner Technologies
  54. B.S Leathers: Report for the implementation of Cleaner Technologies
  55. Evaporator Design: Designed the Forward Feed Triple Effect Evaporator (1.0 MLD Soak and Pickle Liquor) for a CETP. Data Sheet and Schematic Diagram with all technical informations has been prepared.
  56. BANGLADESH – UNIDO: Visited, Implementation of Cleaner Technologies in the Tannery Clusters at Hazaribagh, Dhaka
  57. TNO Project (Ambur Sector): Implementation of Cleaner Technologies & report
  58. Continuous Chrome Recovery Plant (UNDP project): Pilot plant studies Basic Engg., equipment design & Lab Model
  59. TDS Reduction Pernambut: In-plant measures to reduce TDS in treated effluent from CETP in Pernambut 14 Tanneries.
  60. Parchment Leather: Process Development of Leather like material from chrome shavings and Scale up studies and Design of 100 kg Pilot Plant model.
  61. Collagen Membrane from Bovine Tissues: Lab scale process demo, Scale-up studies and Basic Engg. Package
  62. Faritha Prime Tannery (Jordan): Basic Engg. Package, Modernisation and implementation of Cleaner Technologies.
  63. M.A.Khizar Hussain & Sons: Environment Management System
  64. M/s. Epsilon Engineering (Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Design)
  65. SRILANKA PROJECT (WASTE WATER MANGEMENT)
  66. Bio-Diesel: Process Development for the Prepara tion of Bio-Diesel from an Agricultural Residue’s/ Byproduct’s Oil
  67. Artificial Neural Network (ANN), environmental characterisation of Tannery Liquid effluent.
  68. M/s. R.R. Industry
  69. M/s. Bharathiya International Ltd.
  70. Distillation column design - Ethylene Epoxie
  71. M/s Gurda Chemicals: ARC studies
  72. M/s Sathyabama University :Biodiesel Manufacturing Technology from Waste Cooking Oil
  73. Institute’s 12th Five Year Plan - ZERIS Projects
    1. Process development on Biodiesel from Fleshing
    2. Continuous Liming process and to minimizing sludge formation.
    3. Alternate Material development for less salt preservation.
  74. ZERIS: Revolutionary Chemical Engineering Science Research Initiatives on Possibilities of Elimination of End- of- Pipe treatment for leather processing through continuous process.
  75. Mission Mode Project Total 18 Work Packages

    76. CISRA – Industrial Safety and Risk Analysis project

  76. M/s Indian Molasses Company Ltd. : Hazard and Operability Study for the Butadiene Handling Facilities at Pipavav Port in Gujarat
  77. Indian Railways : Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan for the 30 TPD Biodiesel Facility at Tondiarpet, Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuels.
  78. Dighi Port, Maharashtra : Pre-Commissioning Safety Audit – Fire Protection Facilities for Handling of Hydrocarbons at Jetty (Berth 1) of Dighi Port, Dighi Port, Maharashtra.
  79. Dighi Port, Maharashtra : Pre Commissioning of Safety audit for transfer of hydrocarbons through Dock Lines at Dighi Port, Dighi Port, Maharashtra
  80. Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Ltd, Dahej, Gujarat :Risk Assessment Study and Emergency Response Disaster Management Plan for the Expansion of Jetty Operation and Storage Facility at Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Ltd, Dahej, Gujarat
  81. Dighi Port, Maharashtra : Pre Commissioning audit for DOSPL Terminal at Dighi Port, Maharashtra
  82. Pipavav Port, Gujarat, IMC Limited: Pre-Commissioning Safety Audit for Butadiene Storage Terminal and Pipelines Connected to the Jetty at Pipavav Port, Gujarat, IMC Limited.
  83. GCPTCL Dahej, Gujarat . Phase II : Risk assessment study, disaster management plan & emergency response plan for the expansion of jetty operation & storage facility at Gujarat chemical port terminal company ltd, Dahej, Gujarat . Phase II CNP 1802
  84. Safety audit for Butadiene Storage Terminal & connected pipelines at Pipavav, Gujarat CNP 1719
  85. HAZOP for the fluid servicing system (FSS) of Semi Cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Facility Project (SIET) of ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri CNP 1808
  86. HAZOP & RA study for the Dock Line & Bulk Liquid storage facility for petroleum products at IMC, New Mangalore Port CNP 1811
  87. Hazop and risk analysis study for the proposed dock-line, tank farm and internal pipeline at old Kandla port
  88. Risk assessment study for the storage facility at Gopalpur Port
Site Appraisal Committee Meet, Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), Government of Tamil Nadu
  1. Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Shell Division, Ayanavaram, Chennai.
  2. M/s. Shiva Distilleries Private Limited, Narasimhanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore.
  3. M/s.Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd., Manali, Chennai.
  4. M/s.BASF Catalysts India Pvt Ltd., Chengalput Taluk, Kanchipuram District.
  5. Fritzmeier Motherson Cabin Engineering Pvt Ltd, Atthuputhur, Kanchipuram District.
  6. M/s.Kothari Petrochemicals Pvt Ltd., Madhavaram Taluk, Manali, Thiruvallur District.
  7. M/s.Madras Sugars Ltd., Thirukovilur Taluk, Villupuram District
  8. M/s.Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd, Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
  9. M/s.Mettur Thermal Power Station, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.
  10. M/s.Madras Sugars Ltd., Thirukovilur Taluk, Villupuram District.
  11. M/s.Vedanta Ltd-Sterlite Copper Extension, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Thoothukudi.
  12. M/s.Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Seamless Steel Tube Plant, Thiruchirappalli.
  13. M/s.Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd, Sathyamanagalam, Erode District.
  14. Renold Chain India Pvt ltd., Vedasandur (T.K), Dindigul (D.T).
  15. Shasun Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Cuddalore(D.T).
  16. M/s. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd., Lime Sludge & Fly Ash Management (Cement Plant), Kagithapuram Post, Karur (D.T).
  17. Strides Shasun Ltd., Sipcot Industrial Complex, Kudikkadu Village, Cuddalore(D.T).
  18. Sundaram Fasteners Ltd, Metals Form Division, Hosur, Krishnagiri (D.T).
  19. SEOYON E-HWA Automotive India Pvt Ltd., Sriperumputhur, Kanchipuram (D.T).
  20. M/s.Indian Additives Ltd., Manali, Chennai.
  21. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Ponneri (T.K), Thiruvallur (D.T).
  22. Sree Rengaraj Ispat Industries (P) Ltd., Perundurai, Erode.
  23. NLC India Ltd, Neyveli, Cuddalore District.
  24. Takasago International Pvt Ltd., Kunnapattu Village, Kanchipuram District.
  25. TVS Sundaram Fasteners Ltd., Krishnapuram, Aviyur, Virudhunagar (D.T).
  26. Indian Oil LNG Pvt Ltd., Vallur Post, Ponneri (T.K), Thiruvallur (D.T).
  27. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Indane Bottling Plant, Omalur (T.K), Salem.
  28. M/s. Sheela Foam Ltd., Palayam Village, Perundurai, Erode.
  29. M/s. My Home Industries Pvt ltd., Ottapidaram (T.K), Tuticorin (D.T).
  30. Mahle Engine Components India Pvt Ltd., Maraimalai Nagar, Kanchipuram (D.T).
  31. M/s.Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd., Sinnapiliyur Village, Bhavani Taluk, Erode.
  32. M/s. Shiva Distilleries Private Limited, No.45, Mettupalayam Road, Narasimhanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore – 641 031
  33. M/s. Integral Coach Factory, Shell Division, (Reg. No. CH 1147), Ayanavaram Part – I, Ayanavaram Taluk, Chennai District, Chennai – 600 038
  34. M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Pottaneri & M.Kalipatty Villages, Mettur Taluk, Salem District
  35. M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Captive Power Plant –II, Pottaneri & M.Kalipatty Villages, Mettur Taluk, Salem District
  36. M/s. ITC Limited, Foods Division, ICML, Pudukkottai, Velur & Vadugapatti Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District – 621 316
  37. M/s. The India Cements Ltd., (Cement Plant), Sankar Nagar, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District
  38. M/s. Kamatchi Industries Limited, Steel Melting Division (Reg. No. TVR 9186), Plot No. 108-110 of SR Kandigai Village, SR Kandigai Post, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District – 601 201
  39. M/s. Kamatchi Industries Limited, Conventional Power Division (Reg. No. TVR 9365), Plot No. 112,113 of SR Kandigai Village, SR Kandigai Post, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District – 601 201
  40. M/s. TAFE – Power Source Division(Plant – I, KM 4122), Chengalpattu Taluk
  41. M/s. TAFE – Power Source Division(Plant – III, KM 7821), Maraimalai Nagar, Chengalpattu Taluk
  42. M/s. SHV Energy Private Limited, (LPG Bottling Plant), Thervoykandigai, Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District 601202
  43. M/s. BASF Catalysts India Pvt. Limited, SF No. 82/Part, 83/Part, 84, 157/11 Part, Veerapuram Village, Chengalpet Taluk, Kanchipuram District
  44. M/s. Meena LPG Industries, Unit-II, S.F. No 195 Part, Thirumalayampalayam Village, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore District
  45. M/s. Flamagas India Private Limited., Mambakkam Village, Kanchipuram (D.T)
  46. M/s. Duroflex Pvt Limited, PUF Factory, R&D Division, Hosur, Anekal Road, Kumaranapalli (Vill), Denkanikottai (T.K)
  47. M/s. TAFE – Power source Division, Kizhakaranai Village, Chengalpattu (T.K) , Kanchipuram (D.T)
Research Experience/Employment
Senior Principal Scientist : 2008-Tilldate
Principal Scientist : 2003-2008
Scientist E1 : 1998-2003
Scientist C : 1993-1998
Scientist B : 1988-1993
Special Guest of Honour/ Invited Talk (National)
  1. Chemfluence -2001, AC Tech, Anna University
  2. Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India: State Level two Days seminar on Technology Dissemination Organized by Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development, Thanjavur, Under NSTEDP, in Periyar Maniammai College of Technology for Women on 05-06.10.2004.
  3. “Bio-Fuels” Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES), Govt. Of India, Regional Office, Besant Nagar, Chennai April 2004.
  4. Bio-Fuel Conference 2003, ITCOT, “Role of Research Institution for Developing Alternate Feedstocks for Biodiesel”
  5. Bharahidasan University, Tamil Nadu: Valedictory address in the national seminar on current development in Biodiesel Technology organized by Bharathidasn University for silver jubilee celebrations at Trichy (21st Feb 2006).
  6. Science Exhibition Inauguration, Namakkal District, Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu accompanied with the Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly Mr VP Duraisamy.
  7. Chief Examiner for Science Exhibition.
  8. Biodiesel Workshop in Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
  9. Technical Session Chairman & Examiner, Chemfluence 2008, A.C.Tech, Anna University
  10. Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Divas-2009, Jorhat, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
  11. Technical Seminar Guest Lecture on Biofuels, RRL Jorhat
Invited Talk in the International Conference
  • Asia Biofuels Conference, Singapore December 2007
International Oral Presentation
  1. 95th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo , Cincinnati, USA 2004, Oral presentation “Biodiesel from Rice Bran Oil - Process optimization, Property Analysis, Combustion Performance and Emission Characteristics of Biodiesel/Diesel fuel blends”
  2. Key Note Speaker in The Pacific Ethanol & Biodiesel Conference & Expo, Bangkok, Thailand, December1-3, 2004
  3. Two Day National Seminar on Biodiesel Technology in Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Bharathidasan University Trichy. 21.02.2006 “Process, Environmental and Economics of Biodiesel”
Assistance provided for national building
  1. Parliamentary Question/ Lok Sabha 2011
  2. Input to CSIR through CSIR related to Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research-mode of studies on the Biodiesel research in the country. ( 7 Page report)
  3. National Biodiesel Policy
  4. In put through CSIR, “CSIR related to Note on Research and Development in the area of Biofuel.”
Life Time Highlights/ Achievements on Biodiesel R&D

Highlighted Achievement in CLRI/CSIR History

  • 26,000 km successful MTC Bus Trial fuel with Biodiesel in Chennai

Highlighted Achievement in CLRI

  • Biodiesel Process Demonstration (Pilot Scale) to M/s Vel Biodiesel Energy Pvt. Ltd.
  • Technology Transfer Highlighted in CSIR News , Oct 2006
  • A great Break Through in CLRI/ CSIR history, CLRI received Rupees One Crore ( Rs. 10000000/-) from M/s Vel Biodiesel Energy Pvt. Ltd. for the Biodiesel Process Technology Transfer
  • PRESS MEET on Biodiesel Technology Release
  • Prof. M.S. Ananth Director IITM, Released the Technology Transfer Documents in CSIR Foundation Day on 26.09.2007
  • Biodiesel Technology Transfer Highlighted in CSIR News, Oct 2007
Basic Engineering Package
  • Biodiesel Plant capacity – 40000 lit. day, M/s Vel Biodiesel Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Breakthrough in CSIR: Technology Fee Rupees One Crore
  • Biodiesel Technology Transfer. MoU signed with M/s Vel Biodiesel Energy Pvt. Ltd. on 26th Nov 2005 Engineering Congress 2004.
  • Commendation in CSIR News, CLRI News and CLRI/CSIR web sites
National and International Conference Publications
  1. Reynolds Number Analogy Of Leather Processing For Environmental Sustainability
    K.C.Velappan*, P.G.Rao
    IIChE & AIChE Indian Chemical Engineering Congress CHEMCON-2002, Hyderabad.
  2. A Novel Programme for Thermal Design of A Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Net Working
    K.C.Velappan*, P.G.Rao, N.Meyyappan, N.Nagendra Gandhi
    IIChE & AIChE Indian Chemical Engineering Congress CHEMCON-2002, Hyderabad.
  3. Sizing Of Absorber And Stripper Using A Computer
    S.Saravanan, K.C.Velappan*, P.G.Rao
    IIChE & AIChE Indian Chemical Engineering Congress CHEMCON-2002, Hyderabad.
  4. Vegetable Oil – Alternate Fuel to Diesel
    S.Saravanan, K.C.Velappan*, P.G.Rao, P.Manjula, J.Arunkumar, Sathyabama
    IIChE & AIChE Indian Chemical Engineering Congress CHEMCON-2002, Hyderabad.
  5. Numerical Evaluation and Role of KC Velappan Number (NKCV) in Transport Phenomena of Leather Processing Unit Operations
    Velappan.K.C.*, Swaminathan. G
    37th Leather Research Industry Get Together LERIG 2003
  6. Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Tannery Liquid Effluent Characterizations for Environmental Sustainability
    Gopala Ramasubramanian, Velappan.K.C.*, Swaminathan. G, Jinanadra Doss M
    37th Leather Research Industry Get Together LERIG 2003
  7. Utilisation Of Energy From Tannery - Solid Waste
    Saravanan.S*, Shanmugasundaram.A*, Velappan.K.C.*
    37th Leather Research Industry Get Together LERIG 2003
  8. Rice Bran Oil Biodiesel: An Alternative Fuel for surface transportatione
    Velappan.K.C.
    Pacific Ethanol & Biodiesel Conference 2004, Thailand
  9. Performance and emission characteristics of a CI engine with esterified cottonseed oil
    Velappan.K.C.
    International Mobility Engineering Congress and Expo Oct 2005
  10. Performance and emission characteristics of a CI engine with Biodiesel of Cotton Seed Oil
    M Leenus Martin, D Prithviraj, Velappan.K.C.
    Third International Conference on Plants & Environment Pollution 2005
  11. Neem seed oil and cake – a useful source for automobile and leather industry
    N Vedaraman, V Rajagopal, Velappan.K.C., John Sundar, C Muralidharan
    World Neem Conference 2007
  12. Biodiesel from Rice Bran Oil- Process optimization , property analysis, combustion performance and Emission characteristics of Biodiesel/Diesel fuel blends
    Velappan Kandukalpatti Chinnaraj, S Saravanan
    75th AOCS Meeting & Expo2007 USA
  13. Biofuel: Energy for the Future Environment
    Kola Lumpur, Malaysia (Oral & Poster presentation)
  14. Studies on use of de-oiled neem cake for low salt animal skin preservation- an approach for salinity reduction in tanneries
    N.Vedaraman, V.Jhon Sundar, KC Velappan, C Muralidharan
    World Neem Congress 2012 Nagpur
  15. Liquid biofuels from Tree Borne Seed Oils for automotive diesel Engines
    4th International conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy June 29 – July 02, 2010
  16. Kinetic Control-Variable (KCV) leather processing towards liquid effluent free continuous process
    8th Asia International Conference on Leather Science & Technology, Kolkata
  17. Biosorption of Chromium in Tannery Liquid Effluent on Rice Husk
    31st Congress of the International Union of Leather Technologies & Chemists Societies in Valencia, IULTCS 2011, Paper No: A2202, Accepted.
  18. 45th Leather Research Industry Get together 2011 – Four Papers
  19. Biosorption of Chromium with Rice Husk in Tannery Liquid Effluent
    32nd International Congress of International Union of Leather Technologies & Chemists Societies , IULTCS 2013, Turkey
  20. Radical recycling & Kinetic Control-Variable (KCV) Leather Processing towards liquid effluent free continuous process
    32nd International Congress of International Union of Leather Technologies & Chemists Societies , IULTCS 2013, Turkey
  21. Studies on use of de-oiled neem cake for low salt animal skin preservation – An approach for salinity reduction in tanneries
    Vedaraman N, V. John Sundar, K. C. Velappan, C. Muralidharan
    World Neem Conference, Italy; 05/2012
  22. Winterization of biodiesel obtained from different vegetable oils
    N. Vedaraman, Muduchuru Kaushik Reddy, K. C. Velappan
    Chemical Engineering Congress (Chemcon) 2012
  23. Anti microbial properties of deoiled neem cake and its potential asbioadditive for low salt raw skin preservation
    N. Vedarman, Shermey Antony Aloysius, V. Brindha, Tamil Selvi, K. C. Velappan,J. Kanakaraj, V. John Sundar, C. Muralidharan
    LERIG 2014 (LERIG 2014 – Best Poster Award)
  24. Studies on use of phase transfer catalyst in liming process
    N. Vedarman, K. V. Sandhya, K. C. Velappan, C. Muralidharan
    Chemcon 2014
  25. Natural dye extraction from jabra seeds and kadukai
    Venkatakrishnan, Sandhya.K.V , N.Vedaraman, K. C. Velappan
    Chemcon 2014
  26. Experimental studies on biodiesel production from leather limed fleshings waste
    Sandhya.K.V , N.Vedaraman, K. C. Velappan
    Chemcon 2014
  27. Purification and reuse of used salt for raw goat skinpreservation
    N.Vedaraman, K. V.Sandhya, S. Lingeswaran, J.karthick, R. Raviendran, Dheen satham hussain, E. Yuvanashree, K. C. Velappan
    RTCE 2014
  28. Innovative Leather Processing for elimination of end-of-pipe treatment: Kinetic – Control Variable (KCV) a new approach
    K. C. Velappan
    10th Asian Industrial Conference on Leather Science and Technology, November 2104, Japan
Publication in Journals
  1. “Less NOx Biodiesel: CI engine studies fuelled with rice bran oil biodiesel and its five blends” Vol. 66 January 2007 JSIR
  2. “Solid waste generation in the leather industry and its utilization for cleaner environment- A review” Vol. 65, July 2006 JSIR
  3. “Preparation of palm oil biodiesel and effect of various additives on NOx emission in B20” , Vedaraman , Sukumar Puhan , G. Nagarajan , K. C. Velappan. International Journal of Green Energy 8 (3) 2011, 383 – 397
  4. Vedaraman , Sukumar Puhan , G. Nagarajan , K. C. Velappan. “Methyl ester of Sal oil ( Shorea robusta) as a substitute to diesel fuel—A study on its preparation, performance and emissions in direct injection diesel engine” Industrial Crops and Products 03/2012; 36(1) 282-288
  5. N.Vedaraman ,K.V.Sandhya·,V. John Sundar ·K.C.Velappan · C.Muralidharan “Studies on use of fish oil methyl ester for chamois leather manufacture” Journal- American Leather Chemists Association ,01/2012; 107(12):422-428.
  6. N. Vedaraman · Sukumar Puhan , K.C. Velappan ·“Liquid biofuels from tree borne seed oils for automotive diesel engines”International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management 01/2012; 12(3):223 - 231.
  7. KC Velappan, “CLRI’s innovative research on Bio Fuel yields good results”MOTOR INDIA, August 2011 pg 90.
  8. KC Velappan, Vedaraman“Winterization of Jatropha Biodiesel”Biotechnology- An Indian Journal, Volume 9,Issue 5, Pages 177-180 , 2013
  9. "Recovery, Purification and Reuse of Contaminated Sodium Chloride Obtained from Tanneries for Raw Goat Skin Preservation” N.Vedaraman, K. V. Sandhya, V. Brindha, A. Tamil Selvi, K. C. Velappan, C. Muralidharan Journal- American Leather Chemists Association ( February 2016)
  10. “Accelerated liming process using phase transfer catalyst”N. Vedaraman, K. V. Sandhya, K. C. Velappan, C. Muralidharan Journal- American Leather Chemists Association ( Vol 111 April 2016)
  11. Suitability of different oils for chamois leather manufacture K.V.Sandhya · N.Vedaraman · V. John Sundar · R.Mohan ·K.C.Velappan · C.Muralidharan · Journal- American Leather Chemists Association . Vol. 110(7), 221-226, 2015
  12. Extraction of fleshing oil from waste limed fleshings and biodiesel production, K.V. Sandhya · S Abinandan · N Vedaraman · K.C. Velappan , Waste Management ( Available on-line , 9th October 2015 : Will be Published in 2016)
  13. “De-oiled neem cake as potential bio-additive for low-salt raw skin preservation: A process for salinity reduction in tanneries” N. Vedarman, Shermey Antony Aloysius, V. Brindha, Tamil Selvi, K.C.Velappan, J. Kanakaraj, V. John Sundar, C. Muralidharan, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. (Published online 27 Apri 2016)
  14. “Winterization of Vegetable oil Biodiesel” N Vedaraman · K.C. Velappan , Fuel Processing Technlogy (Accepted for Publication. Yet to get the Publication issue details)
  15. “Dye extraction from Natural materials and Dyeing properties on different substrate”, N Vedaraman · K.C. Velappan , Industrial Crops and Production (Accepted for Publication. Yet to get the Publication issue details)
  16. “Fixation carbon dioxide and optimization of liming process wastes produced in tanneries” corresponding Author: Vedaraman N, Co-Authors: SANDHYA K V; Venkatakrishnan B; Abinandan S; Velappan K C. Journal of Cleaner Production Vol 209 (2019) 855-861
International Patent Filed
  1. A process for the preparation of plant based acrylate composite
  2. An Improved process for the preparation of Biodiesel ( PCT, World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO more than 137 countries)
  3. A novel two stage process for leather dyeing - Indian Patent Filed
  4. An automated liming Process - Indian Patent Filed
Patent Granted
  1. “A process for the preparation of plant based acrylate composite” India Patent Number 1057/DEL/2001 (16.10.2001)
  2. International Patent through CSIR-India: “An Improved Process for the Preparation of Biodiesel”
    1. India: 0290NF2003
    2. United States: US 10718559 / 24th Nov 2003
    3. Australia: AU-A-2003282270
    4. Spain: WO2005052103, PCT IB 03005349
    5. Netharland: US 2005/0108927 A, IPC1-7 C10L5/00
    6. Singapore 0290NF2003/SG, 119411, 31-May-2006
    7. Taiwan
    8. Japan
    9. Srilanka
    10. Bangladesh
    11. Germany
Participated Seminars / Conference
  1. Scientist B orientation 4 months training program 1989
  2. Intensive course on Vibration in Reciprocating m/c. IICT, Hyderabad.
  3. HAZOP Training , Chennai.
  4. ChemShare Design II, ChemTran, USA : Process Simulation software training. 1993
  5. ChemCAD conference , Bombay 2003 ( Process Modeling and Simulation)
  6. “Energy Security in Villages through Biomass” by Uttaranchal Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) at Dehradun 10th Nov 2004
  7. Application of Renewable Source of Energy in Energy Conservation Program , Nov 2004
  8. “CII – Confederationof Indian Industry - Bioprocess”
  9. MERADO- Biofuels Conference
  10. Risk Based Process Safety Workshop, Indian Chemical Council and All India Centre for Chemical Safety
  11. DIRECT 2010, Bioenergy Conference , MNRE, Govt of India
  12. Technofest 2010, CSIR 2010
Special publication
  • “Optimal Design of Plate Heat Exchanger” Chemical Business- Special issue July 2005
  • Centre for Science & Environment , May-June 2004
  • Interview published in Many National TV, Newspapers and Technical Magazines.
Special Honour / Recognition
  • DST sanctions the 50% of the amount for the travel expenses to give oral presentation & participate in the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) conference USA.
  • Key note speech on Biodiesel : Pacific Ethanol & Biodiesel Conference & Expo, Bangkok.
Author in Book Chapter
  1. INTECH Open Access Publisher Author in Biodiesel / Book 1
    • Chapter Title “ Gas-Liquid process thermodynamic characteristics ( 19 blends), efficiency & environmental impacts , SEM particulate matter analysis and on-road bus trial of a proven NOX less biodiesel” ISBN 978 953 307 713-0 , page no. 317- 338, November 2011
  2. Hand Book of Bioenergy Crop Plants, Taylor & Francis Group
    • Chapter No.25 , Title “Minor Seed oils”. Page No.631-652, ISBN 978-1-4398-1684-4 , August 2011
  3. InTech Biofuel Hand Book: Author in Book Chapter : ( Accepted. Yet to Publish) “Qualitative analysis on Winterization of Biodiesel and effect on aging of Biodiesel”
Workshop Organized
  • 3 days Biodiesel Technology innovation in CLRI: 2 Times , 60 Participants
Participated Programs
  • “DST Technology Led Economic Growth- 2008” for Scientists at ASCI, Hyderabad.
  • Application of Renewable source of Energy in Energy Conservation -2004, Chennai
  • Energy Security in Villages through Biomass- MNES, Govt of India and Uttaranchal Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) 2004
Awards and Recognitions
  1. CSIR Special Technology Award: CLRI – AISHTMA project
  2. Best Paper Award in CHEMCON-2003 “KC Velappan Number (NKCV) – A new functional variable for transport phenomena of leather processing”
  3. MH Shukla Prize 2004 : Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE). Chemical Engineering Congress 2004.
  4. The Best Young Scientist Award 2007, awarded by Human Resource Development and Research Organization, Tamil Nadu, presented in the memory of Shri G Bhujanga Rao IAS by Shri I R Perumal IAS, Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore on 04.11.2007 for Biodiesel Technology Development.
  5. Poster Award on Liquid Biofuels, 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, Congress Centre Hamburg, Germany. Organized by European Commission, German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety -2009.
  6. Best Poster Award Leather and Aliened Sciences, LERIG 2014. “Anti microbial properties of de-oiled neem cake and its potential as bio-additive for low salt raw skin preservation”
Member in Institute / National / international committees
  1. Member, RAB Committee ( CSIR-IICT, CSIR-CLRI)
  2. LERIG -2011, Convener/ Member
  3. ENVISION -2025 : Chairman, Technical Session “Waste to Energy”
  4. LERIG -2015, Member
  5. CSIR Foundation Day – Committee member
  6. CSIR-CLRI Foundation Day – Committee member
  7. IIChE Chemical Engineering Congress CHEMCON 2016, Coordinating Convener
  8. Input : National Biofuel Policy
  9. DST Project Advisory Committee : Member, Digitization of LESA
  10. ZERIS Internal management Group: Member, Technology Marketing
Special Nomination
  1. National Award for Successful Commercialization of Indigenous Technology (Technology Developer), Technology Development Board, DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.
  2. National Award for Technology Development, NRDC, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.
  3. ENI Award 2009 (Renewable and Non Conventional Energy), Italy
  4. Invitation for Invited Talk: Annual World Congress of Environmental Biotechnology – WCEB 2012 China , “Environmental Sustainability : A View on Indian Leather Sector”
Reviewer
  1. Journal of Composites Part B: Engineering
  2. Journal of Petroleum Technology and Alternative Fuels
  3. Journal of Hazardous Materials
  4. Journal of Environmental and Waste Management
  5. Journal of Waste and Biomass Valorization (WAVE)
  6. Indian Journal of Biotechnology
  7. Sky Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
  8. Journal of Environmental and Waste Management
  9. International Journal of Green Energy
  10. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews
  11. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering