Project Mechanical

Prasad Sanjay Rane

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Houghton, MI. 49931 914-***-****

Objective To obtain a Full-time/ Co-Op. position in the field of Mechanical Engineering

Education Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Master of Science (M.S), Mechanical Engineering Expected December 2013

G.P.A: 3.48

University of Pune, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E), Mechanical Engineering June 2011

Grade: First Class with Distinction

Relevant Computer Aided Design Methods, Introduction to Finite Element Methods, Vehicle Dynamics, CAD/CAM,

Courses Failure of Material in Mechanics, Advanced Mechanics, Continuum Mechanics, I.C Engines, Experimental

Stress Analysis, Transmission System Design, Mechanical System Design, Industrial Engineering

Skills Computer Skills Technical Skills

• ABAQUS 6.11 • Pro/E Wildfire 5.0 • CAD/ CAM/ CAE • Finite Element Analysis

• NX Unigraphics 8.5 • CATIA V5 R17 • GD&T • Process Optimization

• AutoCAD 2013 • MATLAB R2011A • Mechanical Drafting • Regression Analysis

• P-Cubed • SMART • Mechanical Product • Experimental Stress

• MINITAB • MS Office Design Analysis

Work John Deere Technology Center, Pune, India

Experience Product Engineering Intern May 2013- August 2013

Project: C.V.T Feasibility in Low H.P Tractor

Objective: To study the Feasibility of Continuously Variable Transmission on John Deere 5045 D Tractor

• Studied the Viability for Continuously Variable Transmission (C.V.T) for John Deere 5045 D Tractor in

terms of Wheel Power, Wheel Torque, Tractive Effort, Fuel Consumption and Overall Efficiency

• Gathered Engine Data, Transmission Data and Consolidated Application Pattern Data for 5045D Tractor

• Calculated Wheel Power, Wheel Torque, Tractive Effort, Fuel Consumption and Overall Efficiency for

Mechanical Transmission and C.V.T for Haulage, Ploughing, Rotavation, and Leveling applications

• Compared the above Characteristics for Full Power Mode and Full Efficiency Mode of Engine with C.V.T

Efficiency of 85% and 92% and calculated the Overall Percent Gain and Loss for the same

• Studied various types of Power Split C.V.Ts like Input Coupled, Output Coupled, Compound Coupled

and Dual Stage and selected the best feasible type of C.V.T based on Overall Efficiency

• Presented the Study to India Leadership and International Leadership

Project: Fixture Design using Pro/E

Objective: To design fixture for mounting Lombardini P.W.T 1003 C.V.T Engine

• Measured all the Outer Dimensions of the Engine

• Decided the Mounting Positions of the Engine to mount on Engine Test Cell and Fastener size

• Designed the Fixtures using Pro/E to mount Lombardini C.V.T Engine on John Deere Engine Test Cell

• Assigned proper GD&T to the Drawings and got the Fixtures manufactured

Kimberly Clark-Lever Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India

Mechanical Engineer July 2011- November 2011

Project: Machine and Final Waste Tracking

Objective: To track the Machine and Final Waste and identify its causes

• Implemented a method to track the Machine and Final Waste of Production Lines using P-Cubed and

SMART software to get an Hourly Waste Report Database

• Identified two major causes for the Waste and implemented the changes

• Trained Operators in the use of P-Cubed and SMART software

Project: Internal Safety Audit

Objective: To identify Platforms and Staircases in the company not complying with Safety Standards

• Conducted an Internal Audit of Railing Heights of Platforms and Staircases in the company to match with

Company Safety Standards

• Compared the Data with International Standard Organization (I.S.O) and Bureau of Indian Standards

(B.I.S) regulations

• Effectively communicated desired changes to Team Leader and Management

Other tasks included-

-Establishing a set of Good-run settings on newly installed Horizontal Flow-wrap Packaging Machine

- Allocating Manpower, Reviewing Production and Implementing Machine Maintenance Activities

-Trouble-shooting Machine Downtime reasons

KSB Pumps Ltd., Pune, India

Project Intern (Part-Time Senior Design Project) July 2010- June 2011

Project: Material Handling Trolley Designing

Objective: To Design and Modify a Material Handling Trolley

• Designed and Modified an existing Material Handling Trolley using AutoCAD and CATIA for a Payload of

11000lb to transport Industrial Pumps on the Shop Floor

• Major modifications included Changes in Body Platform and Motor Capacity

• Corresponded the Design Changes to the Company

Project Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Experience Project: Finite Element Modeling of Silicon Nanowire and Silicon Nanoparticle January 2013- Present

Objective: To model the Silicon Nanowire and Silicon nanoparticle subjected to Lithiation in Lithium ion

battery

• Modeled a Silicon Nanowire subjected to Lithiation using FEA software- ABAQUS to analyze its

Stress Distribution and Deformation

• Compared the results with the available experimental results

• Currently modeling a Silicon Nanoparticle subjected to Lithiation using FEA software- ABAQUS to analyze

its Stress Distribution and Deformation

Labs: Experimental Stress Analysis September 2012- December 2012

• Performed Experimental Stress- Strain Analysis using Linear Strain Gage, Rosette Strain Gage and

Photo-Elasticity on different objects made from Steel, Aluminum and Fiber Glass

• Studied Stress Waves on Steel Rod and Thermal Effects on a Linear Stain Gage

Finite Element Analysis using ABAQUS software January 2012- April 2012

• Carried out Finite Element Analysis of structures like Cranes, Trusses, Bicycles, S Blocks and Lugs using

ABAQUS software to determine the Stress Concentration and Deformation

• Modeled Surface Interactions and Heat Transfer Analysis of Block and Plate

Activities • Undergraduate Class Representative for A.S.M.E 2011 at University of Pune

-Duties included organizing Guest Lectures in Mechanical Department and representing Student body in

Department meetings

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