• Develop system & sub system thermal models to thermally clear weapon systems during its life cycle.• Issue thermal requirement specification to sub system suppliers & review subsequent thermal performance statements.• Develop test requirements and guide trials teams in delivering against these requirements. • Model thermal effects on high speed weapon systems includes the modelling of: - Aerodynamic heating (use of shock-expansion method to 3D CFD models). -… Show more • Develop system & sub system thermal models to thermally clear weapon systems during its life cycle.• Issue thermal requirement specification to sub system suppliers & review subsequent thermal performance statements.• Develop test requirements and guide trials teams in delivering against these requirements. • Model thermal effects on high speed weapon systems includes the modelling of: - Aerodynamic heating (use of shock-expansion method to 3D CFD models). - Solar radiation heating. - Solid propellant rocket plume heating. - Radiation heating between internal components. - Detailed electronics heating.• Thermal measurement instrumentation of test rigs & detailed thermal testing to validate thermal models.• Produce and deliver verbal and written reports to internal and external customers and stakeholders.• Manage the delivery of work through individuals and teams.• Deliver to time and budget constraints Show less

• Predict centrifugal pump performance through CFD using ANSYS CFD, stresses & shaft deflection with FEA.• Develop in-house tools for turbomachinery blade geometry design.• Run multiphase and fluid-fluid simulations to ascertain cavitation, oil-water separation and bubbly flow characteristics to gain confidence in practical design changes.• Create 3D CAD component and assembly models of hydraulic cores for impeller and volute channels using Solidworks as well as… Show more • Predict centrifugal pump performance through CFD using ANSYS CFD, stresses & shaft deflection with FEA.• Develop in-house tools for turbomachinery blade geometry design.• Run multiphase and fluid-fluid simulations to ascertain cavitation, oil-water separation and bubbly flow characteristics to gain confidence in practical design changes.• Create 3D CAD component and assembly models of hydraulic cores for impeller and volute channels using Solidworks as well as production drawings.• Radial/double AC bearing, coupling and seal system sizings for centrifugal pump package. • Make sure design and testing is compliant with API, ISO, ASME, NACE as well as specs created for project. • Manage casting checks for goods received. • Liaise with foundries to resolve casting issues and conduct pattern audits. • Provide test bay support and assist with troubleshooting. • Conduct Research & Development projects.• Create technical guides for internal & external use. • Self-learning and reading of technical papers. • Develop specialist knowledge to predict hydraulic noise. Show less

Aerodynamic, thermal and structural design and analysis of impellers, diffusers and volutes for:Subsonic/transonic centrifugal and axial compressorsCentrifugal pumpsCentrifugal fans Radial inflow and axial turbines

Investigating the accuracy of Large Eddy Simulations of cavities within Jet Engine components using HPC clusters. Industrial CASE studentship in collaboration with Rolls Royce PLC.