Sudath Pathmal Kularathna Email & Phone Number

Sri Lanka

No: 278, 4Th Floor, Access Tower – I, Union Place, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

I am the Chief Technology Officer of “• WKV Hydro Technics Pvt. Ltd.”, a company mainly engaged in renewable energy sector which owns thirteen mini hydro power plants in Sri Lanka and an ongoing Solar Project at Polonnaruwa District.I am the executive in charge of the engineering department. I am responsible for evaluating and implementing new systems and infrastructure, technological needs as well as research and development (R&D) of Power Plants. Entire operations of all thirteen Mini Hydro Power Plants, their performance monitoring and supervising of planning maintenance activities are my key responsibilities.

132/33Kv Grid Substation Project At Kegalle And Thulhiriya

Ceylex Engineering Pvt Ltd which is formerly known as LTL Projects Pvt Ltd was awarded a project for construction of new Grid Substation at Kegalle with 15MVAr (3x5MVAr) Capacitor Banks at 33kV and Augmentation of Existing 132/33kV Grid Substation at Thulhiriya for Ceylon Electricity Board. I performed as the Project Manager for this Substation Project. Project was completed successfully and waiting for the transmission line which is under a different project to energize the substation.

1.25Mw Samanalawewa Mini Hydro Power Project

LTL Holdings was awarded its first ever EPC contract in renewable energy division to setup 1.25MW Mini Hydro Power Plant utilizing the leak of the Samanalawewa reservoir together with bottom release from the dam for irrigation purposes to produce 1250kW Electricity to national grid. Plant consists with a water diversion weir across the Walawe River close to Samanalawewa Dam base, 2.6m wide channel in 2500m length and a power house with Francis turbine.I was assigned as the Project Manager and I am elated that, we could complete the project on time and handed over to client, Ms. Sri Lanka Energies Pvt Ltd. even under severe weather conditions such as heavy rain and landslides.

52.2 Mw Power Plant Project At Comilla, Bangladesh

Lakdhanavi was awarded another EPC contract to setup a 52.2 MW Power Plant at Comilla, Bangladesh. I was assigned as the procurement in charge additional to the responsibilities related to all mechanical designing, erection and commissioning works of the project.Radiator Support Structure, Charge Air Filter Platform, Engine Maintenance Platform, Exhaust Gas Module Support Structure, Pipe Supports and other auxiliary platforms were designed and stress analyzed by me. All fabrication drawings were arranged under the guidance of me and fabrication work was guided to achieve project time schedule. Complete material ordering, shipping arrangements, planning shipments, monitoring the documentation was done under the supervision of myself. All vertical storage tanks were designed by me according to the eleventh edition of API 650 standard. There were two HFO Storage Tanks of capacity 2500 m3, two units of 100m3 tanks, three units of 55m3 tanks, one 700m3 tank and nine units of smaller capacity tanks. Reviewing of Fabrication Drawings was also done by me.After the resignation of civil engineer, I was assigned to manage the balance civil works also, of the project.

52.2 Mw Power Plant Project At Rajshai, Bangladesh

Lakdhanavi was awarded an EPC contract to setup a 52.2 MW Power Plant consisting of six units of Wärtsilä 20V32 DG Sets at Natore, Rajshai. I was assigned as the in charge designing of Steel Structures, Fuel, Water, Lube Oil and Oily Water Tanks and arranging all shipments from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh.Radiator Support Structure, Charge Air Filter Platform, Engine Maintenance Platform, Exhaust Gas Module Support Structure, Pipe Supports and other auxiliary platforms were designed and stress analyzed by me. All fabrication drawings were arranged under the guidance of me and all material ordering was done and fabrication work was guided to achieve project time schedule.All vertical storage tanks were designed by me according to the eleventh edition of API 650 standard. There were one HFO Storage Tanks of capacity 2500 m3, two units of 100m3 tanks, three units of 55m3 tanks, one 700m3 tank and nine units of smaller capacity tanks. Reviewing of Fabrication Drawings were also done by me. In this project most of Plant and Equipment and some of the raw material were delivered through Sri Lanka due to financial clauses of the contract. I was in charge of planning and executing of shipments. Strategic management of deviations of suppliers and various issues related to shipping was a biggest challenge for me and I could successfully deliver all shipments to site considering the project schedule.

24 Mw Power Plant Project At Jaffna, Sri Lanka

This was not another Power Plant Project in my carrier. We had only Eight months to complete all Design, Construction, Erection and Commissioning works of the project. Northern peninsula of Sri Lanka was under a civil war for 30 years and we were facing so many difficulties during the project period. But none of them could force us back. We completed the project on time with highest level of appreciation from our client CEB, and started delivering energy to much needed Jaffna Peninsula before the due date of 15th January 2013.I was the in charge of all erection works while playing a special role to manage and coordinate different disciplines to focus on one common goal and expedite the project. Not only as a manager, but also as a Mechanical Engineer, I could drive my junior engineers and subordinates by giving necessary guidance and solutions to achieve this challenging time target.

132/33 Kv Grid Substation Project At Kilinochchi And Vavuniya

I was the Project Manager for this Substation Project. Although it is completely different field compared to my previous experience, I could manage the situation and complete the project on time with higher level of appreciation not only from the client CEB but also from government of Sri Lanka.

100 Mw Iel Power Plant Project At Magnaghat, Bangladesh

One of the best achievements in my engineering carrier; We were in a very tight schedule as two power plant projects needs to be managed simultaneously. Each power Plant equipped with 12 units of Wärtsilä 20V32 Diesel Engines and thousands of auxiliary equipment to be erected and commissioned within seven months. Facing severe difficult conditions during various phases of the project, two power plants’ erection and commissioning was completed within the scheduled time with appreciation from client and also from Government of Bangladesh.

100 Mw Dbpl Power Plant Project At Siddirgang, Bangladesh.

One of the best achievements in my engineering carrier; We were in a very tight schedule as two power plant projects needs to be managed simultaneously. Each power Plant equipped with 12 units of Wärtsilä 20V32 Diesel Engines and thousands of auxiliary equipment to be erected and commissioned within seven months. Facing severe difficult conditions during various phases of the project, two power plants’ erection and commissioning was completed within the scheduled time with appreciation from client and also from Government of Bangladesh.

22.5Mw Lakdhanavi Power Plant Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka

I was the Plant manager of “Lakdhanavi Power Plant,” which is the first ever IPP in Sri Lanka, a 22.5 MW thermal Power Plant equipped with four units of Wärtsilä Vasa 18 V 32 Diesel Generator sets. During this period, one major overhaul was successfully completed while addressing several technical issues such as high crank case pressure, turbo charger gas inlet casing cracking and bearing fatigue failure.

100Mw Heladhanavi Power Plant At Puttalam, Sri Lanka

During this period I could actively participate for a Major Overhaul of Wärtsilä 18 V 46 Gen Sets including Boiler maintenance.

100Mw Heladhanavi Power Plant At Puttalam, Sri Lanka

After commissioning the Heladhanavi Power Plant in September 2004, I worked as an Operations Engineer for more than three years. Operations Involved:Operation of six 18 V 46 Generator SetsOperation of Centrifugal SeparatorsOperation of RO Water Treatment PlantOperation of Oily Water Treatment PlantOperation of three Exhaust Gas Boilers and a Diesel BoilerOperation of High and Low voltage Switch-gears and Electrical units

100Mw Heladhanavi Power Plant Project At Puttalam, Sri Lanka

I was an active member of the engineering team which setup the 100 MW Heladhanavi Power Plant consists 6 units of Wärtsilä 18 V 46 Gen sets at Puttalam. I enjoyed civil installations as well as mechanical installations. Complete cooling system with fire fighting system installation was done with my supervision and guidance. Over 2000 meters of pipelines were laid and hundreds of mechanical units were installed, integrated and commissioned during this project. Our team could complete the project and start commercial operations, three months prior to the scheduled date.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, First Class Honours Degree

3As And 1B, Mathematics

Study in the discipline of Mathematics Passed GCE Advanced Level in 1997 with 3As and a B with aggregate of 308 marks ranking 62nd.

8 Distinctions, O/Ls

Primary Education in Sinhala Language Passed GCE Ordinary Level in 1994 with Distinctions for all compulsory subjects and Credit for Grade.