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Collaborative Research

The Centre has a good rapport with many National and International institutions. Collaborative research and consultancy activities are being carried out with the following institutions:

Inter Department

  • Centre for Environmental Studies
  • Institute for Ocean Management
  • Institute of Remote Sensing
  • AU – FRG Centre for CAD/CAM

Other Institutions

  • Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • National Institute of Technology, Warangal, A.P.
  • National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka
  • Water Technology Centre, TNAU, Coimbatore
  • Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai
  • Water Resources Development Training Centre, IIT, Roorkee
  • Water Technology Centre, IARI, New Delhi
  • IMTI and WALMIs of all States
  • Madras University, Chennai
  • Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Banglore

National Organisations

  • Central Water Commission, New Delhi
  • Indian Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (INCID), New Delhi
  • National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee
  • Ministry of Water Resources, GOI, New Delhi
  • Water Resources Organisation, PWD, GOTN
  • NABARD, Chennai
  • Indian National Committee on Hydrology (INCOH)
  • Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)

Non Government Organisations

  • ASSEFA, Chengalpet
  • Krishnan Associates, Chennai.
  • DHAN Foundation, Madurai
  • Institute for Techno-Economic Studies, Chennai
  • Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Chennai
  • PRADHAN, New Delhi
  • Society for People’s Participate in Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM), Pune.

International Organisations

  • Wageningen University, The Netherlands
  • North Dakota State University, USA
  • Colorado State University, USA
  • International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka
  • University of Birmingham, UK
  • United States Agency for International Development
  • Ford Foundation
  • UNESCO
  • European Community
  • World Bank
  • World Meteorological Organisation
  • ISPAN, USA
  • UNICEF
  • British Geological Survey
  • HR Walligford, UK
  • Bioforsk, Norway

ONGOING RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Sl.No
Name of the Team Leader and Coordinators
Title of the Project
Funding Agency
Amount in (Lakhs)
1
Mr.R.Rajkumar

Evaluation of an Irrigation including on farm development works with special focus on the functioning of farmers council INCID, MoWR
Government of India.
24.17
2
Dr. Madhavi Ganesan Mr.R.Balamurugan
Mr.R.Saravanan

Study of the Effect of Partial Desilting of Small Tanks INCID
28.37
3
Dr.M.Krishnaveni
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Mr.R.Balamurugan

Rainfall Runoff Modelling and Ground Water Dynamics of Irrigation tank clustered catchments in a semiarid region INCID
37.00
4
Mr.R.Saravanan
Dr. Madhavi Ganesan
Mr.N.G. Anuthaman
Mr.R.Balamurugan

Study of Artificial recharge and seawater intrusion in Pondicherry region Ministry of Environment and Forest
15.00
5
Dr.S. Ravichandran
Erosion based watershed modelling in Krishnagiri reservoir catchment area

UGC, New Delhi
8.50

ONGOING INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

SlNo.
Head of account
Duration
Amount in (Lakhs)
1 Regional Capacity Building on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), funded by Government of Netherlands through Wageningen University
2006 - 2012
247.13

COMPLETED INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

SlNo.
Head of account
Duration
Amount in (Lakhs)
1
UGC-Department of Special Assistance Program (UGC-DSA-Phase III)
2001-2006
42.50
2
Funds for Improvement of Science and Technology (DST-FIST)
2001-2006
25.00
3
Centre with Potential for Excellence in Environmental Sciences (UGC-CPEES)
2002-2007
60.00
4
UGC-X PLAN
2004-2006
18.00

COMPLETED RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Sl.No. Name of the Team Leader and Coordinators Title of the Project
Year
Funding Agency Amount in (Lakhs)
1
Dr.R.Sakthivadivel
Prof.C.R.Shanmugam
Dr.M.Narayanan
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.R.Mohandoss
Alternative approaches to Tank Rehabilitation and Management- An Experiment-Phase I & II 11
Ford Foundation
133.20
2
Dr.R.Sakthivadivel
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.K.Venugopal
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Mr.R.Rajkumar
Water Resources Management and Training Project
5
USAID
264.00
3
Dr.R.Sakthivadivel
Dr.K.Venugopal
Dr.T.Babu Rao
Planning of Narmada Sagar Complex
2
Govt.of Madhya - Pradesh
23.00
4
Dr.R.Sakthivadivel
Dr.T.Babu Rao
Flood Moderation Studies in Bhramaputra River
2
Govt.of India
7.00
5
Dr.R.Sakthivadivel
Dr.K.Venugopal
Dr.T.Babu Rao
Backwater Studies of Sardar Sarovar Project
1
Govt.of Madhya –Pradesh
9.00
6
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.P.Gomathyayagam
Monitoring and Evaluation of Tank Modernization Scheme Phase II
4
EEC & GoTN
170.00
7
Dr.R.Sakthivadivel
Dr.K.Venugopal
Dr.K.V.Krishnasamy
Computerisation of Irrigation Scheduling of Periyar Vaigai
3
PWD.
GoTN
61.46
8
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.L.Jayasekhar
Turnover of a Subsystem of Thamiravaruni system to Farmers Association – A Social Action
Research Project
1
ISPAN
(USAID) New Delhi
8.00
9
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Dr.R.Mohandoss
Main System Management and Performance of Thamiravaruni Irrigation System
3
MoWR & IWMI,
Srilanka
9.00
10
Dr.R.Mohandoss
Prof.C.R.Shanmugam
Modernisation of Tank Irrigation System in Padianallur Tank

2
Ford Foundation,
New Delhi
0.72
11
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Rain Water Harvesting in Vaippar Basin
1
IWS,GoTN
4.00
12
Dr.S.Ravichandran Evaluation and Control of Water Pollution in Bhavani
1
IWS,GoTN
5.20
13
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.S.Thayumnavan
Compilation of Abstracts of Hydrological Research in India during past
25
years 4 INCOH,
MoWR
4.50
14
Dr.M.V.Somasundaram
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Conjunctive Management of Tank Commands
3
INCOH,
MoWR
7.00
15
Dr.M.V.Somasundaram
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Short Term Flow Prediction for Sustainability of Tank in Tropics influenced by Shadow Rains
3
INCOH,
MoWR
8.00
16
Dr.M.V.Somasundaram
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Study of Supply Demand Pattern in Irrigation, Industry and Drinking Water Sectors
3
INCOH,
MoWR
5.94
17
Dr.M.V.Somasundaram
Mr.R.Rajkumar
Performance Studies on LDPE Lining as Compared to Cement Concrete Lining for Improved Canal Water Management
3
INCID,
MoWR
6.56
18
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Dr.S.Thayumanavan
Crop Diversification in two Different Ecological Regions in Tamil Nadu
3
INCID,
MoWR
4.50
19
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.S.S.Ramakrishnan
Study of Soil and Water Degradation Using GIS
2
INCOH,
MoWR
3.90
20
Dr.T.V.Gopalakrishnan Computerised Multi Directional Random Wave Basin for Modelling and Testing of Ocean, related Structures
2
AICTE
8.00
21
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Mr.R.Balagopal
Role of Women, Small & Marginal Farmers as Stakeholders in Irrigation Mgmt.
1
IWS, WRO
Chennai
17.35
22
Dr.K.Venugopal
Dr.T.V.Gopalakrishnan
Dr.A.P.Rajan
Mr.R.Balamurugan
` Flow Measurements and Developing Performance Indicators for Irrigation
2
IWS, WRO
Chennai
33.00
23
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Integrated Urban Planning and Wastewater Reuse Options in Trichy and Madurai Cities
1 ½
WRO, PWD
14.00
24
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Dr.M.Krishnaveni
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Remote Sensing Based Drought Information System for Palar and Thamiravaruni Basins Using GIS
2
WRO, PWD
10.00
25
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Er.A.B.S.Raj
Water Losses in Tank Field Channels Under Different Soil and Channel Conditions
1
IWS, PRO
8.00
26
Dr.S.Ravichandran
Dr.K.V.Krishnasamy
Impact of Agriculture on Groundwater Quality 1 British Geological Survey
1
British Geological Survey
3.00
27
Dr.S.Ravichandran Impact of point sources of pollution on water resources utilization and management in Vaigai Basin 1 Ministry of Human Resources Development
1
Ministry of Human Resource Development
8.00
28
Dr.S.Ravichandran Aquatic Weed Control in Thamiravaruni Basin: Biological Options

1
INCID,
MoWR
3.90
29
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Dr.S.Ravichandran
Reuse of treated wastewater – An alternative resource for irrigation
1
Indian National Committee on Hydraulic Research, MoWR
3.52
30
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Dr.S.Ravichandran
Agricultural Reuse of Industrial Wastewater in the Context of Rural Development
2
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
4.82
31
Dr.M.V.Somasundram Study on application of System models for planning and mgmt. of Water Resources
2
INCID
7.15
32
Dr.S.Ravichandran Nutrient Transport, Eutrophication and Environmental Impacts in Krishnagiri Reservoir
1
WRO, PWD GoTN
6.34
33
Dr.R.Sakthivadivel
Dr.T.Babu Rao
Estuarine problem in Hoohgly river
1
CWC
7.00
34
Dr.S.Ravichandran Environmental studies in Vaippar River Basin
1
IWS
GoTN
4.00
35
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Mr.B.Sakthivel
Natural Disaster (Drought) Forecasting using Fuzzy Logic Technique
1
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE),
New Delhi
4.00
36
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Dr.S.Chandran
Effect of Sewage Effluent on Ground Water in Avaniapuram of Madurai City Institute for Water Studies,
1
Government of Tamil Nadu
6.65
37
Dr.N.V.Pundarikanthan
Dr.L.Jayasekhar
Dr.R.Mohandoss
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Planning and Mobilization of Farmers Organisation and Turn Over
1
IWS,GoTN
46.73
38
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.S.Thayumanavan
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.P.Gomathynayagam
Dr.R.Mohandoss
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Base Line Survey of Selected Irrigation Commands in Tamilnadu
WRO.PWD.GoTN
70.34
39
Dr.M.V.Somasundaram Small Hydropower Project at Maniar, Kerala
1
Kerala State Electricity Board
1.00
40
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.R.Mohandoss
Dr.M.Natarajan
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Base Line Survey-Post Project Evaluation
1
WRO,PWD
30.00
41
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Estimation of GW Potential for L&T Cement Grinding Unit at Arakkonam
½
IWS,GoTN
0.75
42
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.S.Thayumanavan
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Vortex Obviation Study in a Barrage Hydro Electric Power Station at Uratchi Kottai, Bhavani
1
L&T Ltd, Chennai
1.70
43
Dr.S.Thayumanavan
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Physical Model Studies to Remove Silt, Pillur Reservoir
1
TNEB
Chennai
2.00
44
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Cooling Water Channel in NCTPS
½
TNEB
Chennai
1.70
45
Dr.M.Natrajan
Dr.R.Mohandoss
Study of Cropping Pattern in Chittar Sub-basin
1
IWS,WRO, Chennai
16.50
46
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Design of Rain Water Harvesting in Chennai Airport
1
Airport Authority of India
5.65
47
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Dr.S.Ravichandran
Nutrient Budget Modelling of Industrial Effluents for Effective Usage in Irrigation for Agricultural Crops
2
TNPCB
5.62
48
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
An experimental Investigation of the hydraulic behaviour at‘Y”junction-Parson valley power project
1
TNEB
2.50
49
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Micro-level Rainwater Harvesting studies at Alandur Municipality
1
Alandur Municipality,
Chennai
0.89
50
Dr.M.V. Somasundram Major and Trace element analysis in drinking water samples of Madras city
1
IWS, GoTN
1.20
51
Dr.M.Kaarmegam
Dr.S.Thayumanavan
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Physical Model Studies for Bhavanikattalai Barrage Power House
1
TNEB
4.00
52
Dr.Kaarmegam
Dr.P.Gomathinayagam
Dr.M.Krishnaveni
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
TITANIA Project near Sri Vigundam for surface and groundwater potential assessment
1
TISCO
2.70
53
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Monitoring of Rain Water Harvesting in Chennai Airport
2
Airport Authority of India
1.30
54
Dr.N.G.Anuthaman Conversion of Ambattur tank into percolation pond for augmenting ground water resources
1/2
Ambattur Municipality
0.75
55
Mr.R.Rajkumar
Mr.R.Balamurugan
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Estimation of water losses in Maravakandy-Moyar flume
1
TNEB
0.60
56
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Mr.R.Balamurugan
Analysis of performance of Bulb Turbine-Generators and Evaluation of price loading for the shortfall in power in generation
1
TNEB
0.25
57
Dr.M.Natrajan
Dr.S.Ravichandran
Dr.N.K.Ambujam
Mr.R.Saravanan
Feasibility study on safe disposal of treated sewage from Mahindra Industrial City to the adjacent forest
1/2
Mahindra Industrial Park Pvt. Ltd.,
2.20
58
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Mr.N.G.Anuthaman
Mr.R.Balamurugan
Mr.R.Saravanan
Hydrological Study on Rejuvenation of Ooranies in Kancheepuram and Ramanathapuram districts
2
Department of Rural Development, GoTN
2.80
59
Dr.S.Ravichandran
Impact of Tsunami on the ground water quality in Cuddalore
1/2
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
2.76
60
Dr.S.Ravichandran Towards an objective EIA procedure for Irrigation projects
1
INCID, MoWR
Government of India.
11.65
61

Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Theoretical study of Power generation loss in Lower Mettur Barrage power house No.4
1
TNEB
1.40
62

Dr.G.Ravikumar
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Physical Model Study for Bhavani Kattalai Barrage power House No.2
1
TNEB
4.40
63
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Mr.N.G.Anuthaman
Assessing availability of ground water potential in SSN College of Engg.,

1/2
SSN College of Engineering
1.00
64

Dr.G.Ravikumar
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.M.Krishnaveni
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Design of Stormwater
Drainage in Bangalore New International
Airport
1/2
Larsen &
Toubro Ltd.
5.20
65

Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Dr.G.Ravikumar
Analysis of Sizing of the Pipeline for the New Veeranam Project
1/2
Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board
0.50
66
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Mr.R.Balamurugan
Construction of new bus stand at Mayiladurai – Nagapattinam district
1/2
The High Court of Madras
67
Dr.K.Karunakaran
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Mr.R.Balamurugan
Inspection of survey no. 114/2 at rasipalayam village, namakkal taluk and district
1/2
The High Court of Madras
68

Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Mr.R.Balamurugan
Mr.M.S. Karthikeyan
Dedicated Water Supply Scheme to Salem corporation
(transient analysis)
1/2
Tamil nadu Water Investment company Ltd. Chennai - 18
1.25
69
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Cause for Failure of Cascade of Check Dams Constructed Across Varattaru for Artificial Recharge of Groundwater in Gangavalli Block of Salem District
1/2
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai - 5
0.27
70
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Analysis of Hydraulic Calculation for the Water Supply Pipe Line System at CMWSSB Pumping Station, Anna Poonga Site at Royapuram, Chennai 1/2 M/s. Subhash Projects and Marketing Ltd, No. 2/28, Ramanathan Street, Kilpauk, Chennai -10
0.20

71

Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Bhavani Barrage I – SHEP Mathematical model study for head race and tail race channel design

1/2

TNEB, Chennai - 2

0.24

72

Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Bhavani Barrage II – SHEP Physical model study for head race and tail race channel design

1

TNEB, Chennai - 2

4.96

73

Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Altitude and Coordinates for the Proposed Chimney Location of Power Plant Site near Gummidipoondi using Global Positioning System (GPS)

1/2

Kamachi Sponge and Power Corporation Ltd
ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, 39, Anna Salai 
Chennai – 600 002

0.38

74

Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Study of the Carrying Capacity of the PWD – Proposed Canal from Korattur to Madhavaram Lake with regard to the Channel Hydraulics

1/2

The President
Birla Avenue Resident’s Welfare Association
No.19, Birla Avenue, Anbu Estate Extension
Kadhirvedu,
Chennai – 600 066

0.38

75

Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Provision of Hangers at CGAS, Meenambakkam, Chennai

1/2

Military Engineer Services
Fort St.George
Chennai –9

0.93

76

Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Provision of OTM Accommodation and Amenities for ICGAS and ICGAIS, Meenambakkam, Chennai

1/2

Garrison Engineer (Navy)
Military Engineer Services
Fort St.George
Chennai – 600 009

0.93

77

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Design of culvert for a minor channel passing through the free SEZ at Mannur, Sriperumpudur

1/2

J. MATADEE Free Trade Zone Private Limited, No - 8, Karpura Street , Periamet, Chennai – 3

3.50

78

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Concurrent evaluation of  flood protection works in Araniyar River at U/S and D/S of A.N.Kuppam Anicut and D/S of Lakshmipuram anicut with respect to Flood Management

1/2

PWD, WRD, Araniyar Basin Division, TN

4.00

79

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Feasibility of drawing minimum of 200 m3/h water from Vettar River for Nagai Power plant located near Nagapattinam

1/2

Nagai Power Private Limited, Mylapore, Chennai – 4

5.50

80

Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan

Inspection and quality audit of implementation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquistion in Tirunelveli

1/2

Commissioner, Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation, Tirunelveli-1

2.20

81

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Feasibility study for the conservation of flood discharge and to improve groundwater sustainability at Eden park project of Siruseri site

1/2

Eden Park Project
L&T South City Projects Ltd
Manapakkam, Chennai

3.58

82

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Flood Protection Works to Koratalayar River from Napalayam to Sea Mouth in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu

1/2

PWD, WRD, Koratalayar Basin Division, TN

4.00

83

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Estimation of Flood Inundation Depth for the Proposed Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited Site at Sricity

1/2

Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited

5.73

84

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Estimation of Flood Inundation Depth for the Proposed Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited Site at Sanand

1/2

Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited

5.73

85

Dr.R.Saravanan
Th.R.Balamurugan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Estimation of Water Requirement for the Proposed Integrated Textile and Industrial Park at Annur, Coimbatore District

1/2

Add Industrial Park (Tamil Nadu) Limited
Coimbatore.

2.93

86

Dr.N.G.Anuthaman
Dr.B.V.Mudgal
Th.R.Balamurugan
Dr.R.Saravanan
Mr.V.Lenin Kalyanasundaram

Analysis and Design of Culverts to Replace the Existing Causeways Along the double line railway track of Villupuram- Dindugal stretch near Tiruchirappalli

1

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Mylapore, Chennai

10.03