Project: Microturbine - Blade shape and configuration optimization- Led the design and optimization of turbine blades to enhance the power output of a river-turbine.- Performed CFD simulations using Ansys Fluent for varying blade designs to ensure desirable conditions.- The developed alternative designs showed significant potential in reducing stagnation around the blades, improving system performance by 46%.- Analysed and proposed alternative designs and configurations capable of generating power up to 24 kW.

Project: Fluid-structure interaction modelling for coastal soil erosion and the influence of coastal defenses- This project aimed to investigate empirical soil erosion loss models to estimate average soil erosion rates in Scotland and the influence of coastal defence structures.- Calculated monthly soil erosion rates utilized as inputs in a similar model, which integrates key wave characteristics such as significant wave height, wave period, and wave energy.- Conducted comparative analyses to assess soil erosion rates before and after the installation of a man-made coastal barrier, taking into account a presumed 50% reduction in incoming significant wave heights.- Employing the storm-profile method, the impact of significant wave heights during extreme storm events on the accumulated post-storm eroded dune profiles was analysed.- Performed design calculations using MATLAB and Excel and analysed the impact of several key wave characteristics on coastal defence structures.

Project: Design Optimization of a Renewable Rollerball Pumped Storage Electricity Generator- SolidWorks motion analysis simulations were performed to analyse the effect of ball dropping frequencies, mass of the ball and total number balls dropped to achieve constant angular velocity and kinetic energy of the base wheel.- Conducted SolidWorks stress analysis (FEA) to optimize mechanical components of the renewable energy generator.- Performed design calculations based on simulation results and enhanced the overall operational efficiency by 42%.- Prepared technical documentation and project reports detailing simulation results.

Project: Design evaluation of a microturbine concept for renewable energy generation from river flow- Project aimed to computationally characterize the performance of a river-flow based turbine for renewable energy generation using Ansys Fluent. - Conducted single and multiphase CFD simulations to analyse the effect of key design parameters and optimize the overall efficiency of the system.- Designed and manufactured an initial prototype for wave-tank testing and verified it with simulation results.- Developed and implemented C++ UDF codes in Ansys to simulate turbine blades motion.- Several key design parameters of the turbine were optimized improving the overall performance of the system by 46%.

Project: Development of an innovative water blasting tool for downhole debris removal- Carried out computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyse the hydrodynamic performance of an hydraulic jetting tool to remove Wellbore Debris.- 2-D and 3-D simulations were performed to analyse the effects of key design parameters.- Fluid forces at the target surface created by the oscillating tool were measured at varying flow rates and compared with the performance of an existing pulsating tool.- Designed, manufactured and tested an initial prototype. - The developed oscillating tool demonstrated the ability to generate increased fluid forces (300%) and sweep area on the target surface compared to the existing hydraulic tool.

- Successfully developed 2D/3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks from concept to prototype.- Prepared and maintained documentations, including bill of materials and assembly instructions.- Facilitated in manufacturing initial prototypes, ultimately driving sales and securing funding for the development of the product.- Actively facilitated problem-solving activities, brought attention to concerns, and recommended corrective measures.- Developed prototype was selected for presentation at the Smart Factory Expo 2019, showcasing innovation in industrial technology.