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2008

Igathinathane, C., T. J. Shankar, S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi, C. Jim Lim, and S. Melin. 2008. A novel method of determining wood pellets macro porosity. Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy. Building Innovative Collaborations Across the Pacific. September 10-12, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Poster presentation).

Igathinathane, C., T. J. Shankar, S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi, and C. Jim Lim. 2008. Bioenergy Densification. CSBE 50th Annual Conference 2008, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 13-16, 2008. (Poster presentation).

Igathinathane, C., L. O. Pordesimo, and W. D. Batchelor. 2008. Ground biomass sieve analysis simulation by image processing and experimental verification of particle size distribution. ASABE Paper No. 084126, Advances in Machine Vision Techniques (IET-312),  2008 ASAE Annual International Meeting, June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, US. (Paper presentation).

Igathinathane, C., Pordesimo, L. O., and Columbus, E. P.  2008. Fast and simple measurement of cutting energy requirements for plant stalk cutting. 2008. ASABE Paper No. 084111, 2008 ASAE Annual International Meeting, June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, US. (Paper presentation).

Wei, L., Igathinathane, C., Pordesimo, L. O., Batchelor, W. D., and Lee. J. 2008. Developing a novel method of determining surface area of ground biomass particles. ASABE Paper No. 084571, 2008 ASAE Annual International Meeting, June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, US. (Paper presentation).

Wooten, J. R., Pordesimo, L. O., Igathinathane, C., and Columbus, E. P. Classification of wood chips using image processing texture analysis. ASABE Paper No. 084467, 2008 ASAE Annual International Meeting, June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. (Paper presentation).

Pordesimo, L. O., Wooten, J. R., Buchireddy, P. R., Igathinathane, C., Wei, L. and Bricka, R. M. 2008. Feedstock effects on syngas quality and production in a downdraft gasifier. 2008 ASAE Annual International Meeting, June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. (Paper presentation).

Pordesimo, L. O., Wei, L., Wooten, J. R., Igathinathane, C., Bricka, R. M. and Columbus, E. P. 2008. Process performance of a downdraft gasifier burning hardwood chips. 2008 ASAE Annual International Meeting, June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. (Paper presentation).

Igathinathane, C., T. J. Shankar, S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi, and C. Jim Lim. 2008. Bioenergy Densification - The Concept of Pelletability Index. BioEnergy Conference & Exhibition 2008, Prince George, Canada, June 2-5, 2008, British Columbia, Canada. (Poster presentation).

Igathinathane, C., Pordesimo, L. O., Schilling, M. W., and Columbus, E.P. 2008. A Novel Method of Rapid Measurement of Cutting Energy of Corn Stalks using Torque Wrench. The 1st Energy-Synergy Workshop, The MSU Energy Working Group, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, April 17, 2008, Mississippi State University, Mississippi, US. (Poster presentation).

Pordesimo, L. O., Wei, L., Wooten, J. R., Igathinathane, C., Bricka, R. M, and Columbus, E. P. 2008. Process Performance of a Downdraft Gasifier Burning Hardwood Chips. The 1st Energy-Synergy Workshop, The MSU Energy Working Group, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, April 17, 2008, Mississippi State University, Mississippi, US. (Poster presentation).

Pordesimo, L. O., Holt, G., Igathinathane, C., and Columbus, E. P., Densification of Herbaceous Bioenergy Feedstocks for Transportation and Handling. 2008. The 1st Energy-Synergy Workshop, The MSU Energy Working Group, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, April 17, 2008, Mississippi State University, Mississippi, US. (Poster presentation).

Igathinathane, C., Pordesimo, L. O., Columbus, E. P., and Batchelor, W. D. 2008. Machine vision methods of determining size and size distribution of biomass and agricultural materials. The 7th Annual Southern Bioproducts and Renewable Energy Conference, Mississippi Biomass Council, Inc. April 14-15, 2008, Choctaw, Mississippi, US. (Poster presentation).

Wei, L., Igathinathane, C., Pordesimo, L. O., Batchelor, W. D., and Lee, J. 2008. A novel method for determination of surface area of biomass particles. The 7th Annual Southern Bioproducts and Renewable Energy Conference, Mississippi Biomass Council, Inc. April 14-15, 2008, Choctaw, Mississippi, US. (Poster presentation - Awarded Third Place).

Pordesimo, L. O., Wooten, J., Columbus, E. P., and Igathinathane. C. 2008. Effects of operational parameters on syngas yield and quality in a downdraft gasifier. The 6th Annual Graduate Student Association (GSA) Research Symposium, April 4, 2008, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, US. (Poster presentation - Awarded Third Place).

2007

Massey, W. A., Methuku, S. R., Igathinathane C., Pordesimo, L. O., Columbus, E. P., and Batchelor, W.D. 2007. Rapid Size and Size Distribution of Ground Biomass Particles by Image Processing for Biomass Processing Applications. Mississippi State University Biofuels Conference; August 27, 2007, Mississippi State, Mississippi, US. (Poster presentation).

Igathinathane, C., Womac, A. R., Sokhansanj, S., and Narayan, S. 2007. Size Reduction of Wet and Dry Biomass by Linear Knife Grid Device. ASABE Paper No. 076045, Biomass Feedstock Engineering Issues, 2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, June 17-20, 2007 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, US. (Paper presentation).

Womac, A. R., Igathinathane, C., Sokhansanj, S., Narayan, S., and Prasad, B.V.S.  2007. Biomass Pre-Processing Size Reduction with Instrumented Mills. ASABE Paper No. 076046, Biomass Feedstock Engineering Issues, 2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, June 17-20, 2007 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, US. (Paper presentation).

2006

Igathinathane, C., Womac, A. R., Miu, P. I., Yu, M., Sokhansanj, S., and Narayan, S. 2006. Linear Knife Grid Application for Biomass Size Reduction. ASABE Paper No. 066170, Biomass Feedstock Engineering Issues, 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2006 - Portland, Oregon, US. (Paper presentation).

Igathinathane, C., Chennakesavulu, B., Manohar, K. Womac, A. R., and Pordesimo, L. O. 2006. Leaf Area Meter Development using Photovoltaic Panel and Testing. ASABE Paper No. 066078, Physical Properties of Biobased Products, 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2006 - Portland, Oregon, US. (Paper presentation).

Miu, P. I., Womac, A. R., Igathinathane, C., and Sokhansanj, S. Analysis of Biomass Comminution and Separation Processes in Rotary Equipment - A Review. ASABE Paper No. 066169, Biomass Feedstock Engineering Issues, 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2006 - Portland, Oregon, US. (Paper presentation).

Yu, M., Womac, A. R., Igathinathane, C., Miu, P. I., Sokhansanj, S., and Narayan, S. 2006. Direct Energy Measurement Systems for Rotary Biomass Grinders. ASABE Paper No. 066217, Food Processing Institute Poster Session, 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2006 - Portland, Oregon, US. (Poster presentation).

Igathinathane, C., Womac, A.R, Miu, P., Yu, M., Narayan, S., and Sokhansanj, S. 2006. Linear Equipment and Process Investigation for Biomass Size Reduction. Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, February 12-14, 2006 - Louisville, Kentucky, US. (Poster presentation).

Miu, P., Womac, A.R. Igathinathane, C., Yu, M., Narayan, S., and Sokhansanj, S. 2006. Rotary Equipment and Process Investigation for Biomass Size Reduction. Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, February 12-14, 2006 - Louisville, Kentucky, US. (Poster presentation).

Womac, A.R., Ye, X.P., Hayes, D.G., Igathinathane, C., Klasek, S., Miu, P., Yang, T., Yu, M., Sokhansanj, S., and Narayan, S. 2006. Advances in Biomass Integrated Size Reduction and Separation. Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, February 12-14, 2006 - Louisville, Kentucky, US. (Poster presentation).

2005

Igathinathane, C., Womac, A.R. Sokhansanj, S., and Pordesimo, L. O. 2005. Thermodynamic Properties and Mold Appearance on Selected Corn Stover Components, ASAE Paper No. 056047, Biomass Feedstock Engineering Issues, 2005 ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2005 - Tampa, Florida, US. (Paper presentation).

Womac, A. R., Yu, M., Igathinathane, C., Ye, P., Hayes, D., Narayan, S., Sokhansanj, S., and Wright, L. 2005. Shearing Characteristics of Biomass for Size Reduction, ASAE Paper No. 056058, Storage and Handling of Pelleted Biological Products, 2005 ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2005 - Tampa, Florida, US. (Paper presentation).

Womac, A.R., Igathinathane, C., Narayan, S., Sokhansanj, S., Ye, P., Dungate, D., Hayes, D., and Wright, L. 2005. Opportunities to Improve Biomass Size Reduction and Separation Equipment. Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, February 13-15, 2005 - Louisville, Kentucky, US. (Oral presentation).

2004

Igathinathane, C., Womac, A.R. Sokhansanj, S., and Pordesimo, L. O. 2004. Vertical Biomass Distribution Characteristics in Standing Corn Stalks, ASAE Paper No. 041162, Engineering Issues Related to Biomass Feedstock Session, 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, August 1-4, 2004- Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Paper presentation).

Womac, A.R., Igathinathane, C., Sokhansanj, S., and Pordesimo, L. O. 2004. Field Corn Stover Moisture Relations Determined by In-Situ Weight and Grab Sample Techniques, ASAE Paper No. 041163, Engineering Issues Related to Biomass Feedstock Session, 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, August 1-4, 2004- Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Paper presentation).

2003

Igathinathane, C., Malleswar, V.K., Appa Rao, U., and Pordesimo, L. O. 2003. A Simple Viscosity Measurement Technique using Standard Burette, Food Quality and Safety Session, TN-GA ASAE Section Meetings and Southern Region Extension Engineers & Housing Specialists Biennial Workshop, June 9-12, 2003, Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Oral presentation).

2002

Prasad, B. V. S., Sukumaran, C. R., and Igathinathane, C. 2002. Status and Quality Control in Rice Milling, Paper presented in ISAE AP Chapter seminar on "Globalization - Challenge and Opportunities to Agricultural Engineering", 11th July, 2002, India. (Paper presentation).