JMT_V2_N3_RevP1 A Routing Algorithm in MANET - A Survey R. Madhumitha A. Subramani Journal on Mobile Applications and Technologies 2394-0239 2 3 36 43 Mobile Ad-hoc Network, Dynamic Source Routing, Temporary Ordered Routing Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) is most often a cluster of wireless mobile nodes dynamically establishing a brief live network without the use of network infrastructure. MANET is associated with the rising space of analysis in the communication network world. The change in network topology due to node movement associated with the link failure and creation, source in radio resources and bandwidth, limited battery power and computing capability pose challenges in packet routing in MANET. Energy efficiency is the most important design consideration in MANETs, due to the limited battery life of mobile terminals. The network lifetime will improve suitability, reducing the requirement power of connections. A number of Routing protocols have been proposed in the recent scenario. There are many advantages and disadvantages in those algorithms. This paper is a survey of the new and improved energy based routing methods in Mobile Adhoc Networks. August - October 2015 Copyright © 2015 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=5952