Srivatsan Govindarajan Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

India

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

"Aerodynamic Design Optimization of the MTT Radial Micro Turbine"Overview:►Assessing current rotor performance using 3D CFD simulations.►Identifying key performance parameters for the rotor,►Parametrizing the 3D blade geometry.►Performing a goal driven optimization to enhance turbine efficiency.Details of this work also included:► Constructed a design of experiments(physical model using CFD)to map the full range of design parameters► Developed a multivariate regression model to predict the effect of design parameters on the efficiency of the turbine► Performed an multi objective genetic algorithm optimization on the regression model to determine the bestoperating point for maximum efficiency► Structural analysis to provide an overview of changes in stresses.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

"Analysis of Diffuser and Diffuser Vane Design using CFD"Overview:►3-D Modelling and analysis of the current MTT diffuser performance.►3-D Modelling and parametrizing the de-swirl vanes.► Assessing performance improvements of these diffuser vanes with the rotor setup.Details of this work included:►Primary aim was to improve the coefficient of pressure(efficiency) of the diffuser► Iteratively developed a sequence of ”stator” configurations using fluid dynamics, design of experiments► Performed an optimization to find the best design configuration►Successfully tested and validated the optimized design( within 3 % error) from the developed prototype

Hosur Area, India

"Cooling system optimization for an air cooled engine"►Objective was to enhance cooling rate of the 120CC TVS engine in order to enhance its lifetime► Developed a Matlab code to model the effects of geometric parameters(arc length of the exhaust casing, length of the fin) and operating parameters(engine RPM, ambient air temperature) on the heat transfer rate► Using this model calculated the heat transfer for various input parameters and evaluated the best input configuration for optimal heat transfer rate► Developed prototype model and successfully benchmarked the optimal design point to within 5 % of the test results►This improved 10 lifetime of the engines by 1-3 years depending on the consumer usage

Chennai Area, India

Conducted a study on factors influencing the design of a VIVACE apparatus and its influence on the amplitude of vortex induced vibration. An existing model in literature was tried out for implementation -a small scale VIV model for generation of usable energy.

Chennai Area, India

Was involved in studying and analysing the different operations used to manufacture the components of a drum brake and to familiarize myself with the different methods of testing for the working of the actuators.

Master Of Science (Ms), Aerospace, Flight Performance And Propulsion

Completed masters in the Flight Performance and Propulsion track with my master thesis in the field of micro turbine design.

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Mechanical Engineering

Completed my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and worked on analyzing the performance characteristics of a Solar Parabolic Dish.