Kalyan A. H. Palaparthy

EIT, LEED Green Associate

**** ********* ****** ********, *** 615, Raleigh, NC-27612

Ph.: 832-***-****, Email: abpb5t@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Results oriented mechanical engineer proficient with analysis and design of thermal and energy systems.

Skilled in CAD/CAE modeling.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, December 2011 GPA: 4.0/4.0

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, May 2009 GPA: 90.46/100

M.V.S.R. Engineering College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India University First, Gold Medalist

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Energy Engineer - Industrial Assessment Center Dec 2010 Present

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

Conduct energy audits and analyses of facilities. Generate HVAC and Energy models of buildings. Prepare Measurement and

Verification reports for the NC Department of Energy.

Teaching Assistant Aug 2010 Present

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

Evaluate assignments and provide conceptual support for the courses Engineering Dynamics, Energy Conservation in

Industries, Solar Energy and Fundamentals of Heat Transfer.

Thermal Engineering Consultant and Intern Jun 2010 Aug 2010

Well Engineering Partners, Hoogeveen, The Netherlands

Recommended the utilization of waste heat from industries in the proximity of geothermal drilling rigs over the use of

exothermic reactions to improve power generation upon energy analysis. Learned the concepts of oil, gas and geothermal

drilling. Generated the temperature - time governing equations for the process of gas storage in salt caverns.

Graduate Student Research Assistant - Applied Energy Research Labs Aug 2009 May 2010

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

Designed and developed the spray chamber for study of effective combustion of glycerol at high flow rates and its

applicability in industrial boilers. Performed initial testing and studied the spray characteristics of glycerol and gasoline.

COURSE PROJECTS

Design of HVAC System for The Drake Well Museum, Titusville, PA May 2011

Performed the cooling and heating load analyses on the building and designed the required HVAC System.

Life Cycle Assessment of Biodiesel Production from Jatropha Dec 2010

Performed a combined study of the technical papers "Life Cycle Assessment Comparing the Use of Jatropha Biodiesel in the

Indian Road and Rail Sectors", NERL Technical Report 2010 and "Energy analysis of Jatropha plantation systems for

biodiesel production in Thailand", Energy for Sustainable Development (2010), Volume: 14, Issue: 1.

Effective Combustion of Glycerol at High Flow Rates and in Compression Ignition Engines May 2010

Performed a study on the feasibility of the practical application of glycerol as a fuel in a stationary CI engine powered genset.

Suggested ideas for modifying the CI engine to provide for the conditions favorable to nurture the prior described feasibility.

Performance Investigation of Refrigeration System with Alternate Refrigerants May 2009

Developed a zero ODP non-azeotropic refrigerant blend and investigated its potential to replace R-12 using REFPROP 6.0.

SKILLS

Solid Works, Ansys, Pro-E, Auto CAD, Energy Plus, eQuest, HAP 4.5, Onset HOBOware, NIST REFPPROP, Mathematica,

Maple, MATLAB, C, C++, MS Office

CERTIFICATIONS

LEED Green Associate (USGBC) (September 2011)

Engineering Intern (EIT) (North Carolina Board of Engineers and Surveyors) (NCEES) (May 2011)

PRO/ENGINEER Course and ANSYS FEA Course (Engineers Cadd Center [P] Ltd., India) (June/July 2009)

MASTERS THESIS

Simulative Evaluation of HVAC Problems in Building C at Brunswick Community College using Carrier HAP 4.5

PUBLICATION

Performance Investigation of Refrigeration System using Alternate Refrigerants to R12, CURIE Journal, BITS Pilani,

India, 2010, Vol.3, No.1 - P. Srinivas, K. Narayana Rao, A.V. Sitarama Raju, P.A.H.Kalyan.

SOCIETIES

Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honor Society, ASHRAE, ASME

LANGUAGES

English, German, Hindi, Telugu

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS

Won First Prize in CAD-Quest in Mechanical Technical Fest - Atharvan in March 2008 at M.V.S.R Engineering

College, India.

Lead Student Coordinator of National Level Mechanical Technical Fest Atharvan and Quiz Conductor at the same

event at M.V.S.R. Engineering College in March 2008, India.

Presented a paper on 'Ocean Wave Energy' in 'Institute of Engineers - Hyderabad' in September 2007 at the national level

event 'Energy Conservation Mission', India.

Presented a paper on 'Biometric Identification Using Subcutaneous Vein Patterns' at Sreenidhi Institute of Science and

Technology's national level technical fest 'ROBOVEDA' in August 2007, India.

Won First Prize in Paper Presentation of the topic 'Importance of Biomass' in Non Conventional Sources of Energy

Club Meet in M.V.S.R Engineering College in March 2007, India.

Secured First Rank in CBSE Senior Year Board Exams in The Hyderabad Public School.

Won Andhra Bank Gold Medal for securing the highest percentage of marks in English in Senior Year CBSE board

exams in The Hyderabad Public School Ramanthapur.

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