Akshay Poal

Detroit, MI-***** 313-***-**** ac2d30@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaypoal

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Mechanical Engineer

Engine and Powertrain Design & Analysis Simulation & Applications Engine Emissions Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Technical Skills

Mechanical Designing and drafting through CATIA, Auto-CAD, Pro-E/Creo and Solidworks.

Mathematical modelling and analysis for Fluid Mechanics by Ansys, Ansys-fluent, Converge, SOLIDWORKS flow Simulation

Principles of Solid Mechanics and Finite Element using Meshing approach through Hypermesh and Abaqus-CAE.

Combustion Engines simulation solutions with using software such as GT-power (GT Suite), Ansys-IC Engine, Converge studio, CHEMKIN.

Calculaions of Engine and Powertrain performances for power, efficiency, and emissions such as CARB, EURO and EPA

Industrial Quality methodologies involving DFMEA, DVP&R, DOE, GD&T, MS Office.

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University JULY 2017

Relevant Courses- Intermediate Fluid Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Combustion Engines, Combustion and Emission, Vehicle Dynamics, Industrial Noise Control, Supply Chain Management and Material Process Mechanics.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, RGTU May 2014

Work Experience

Junior Mechanical Engineer, Micro Tech Engineering Jun 2014 -Jul 2015

Micro- Tech Engineering is an exporter and supplier of all kinds of machines, its spares and fabricators. These parts are Ideal for automotive and heavy machinery industries.

I was responsible for design and manufacturing process development for components manufactured by using processes like Fabrication, Machining and welding operations.

Designed components and assemblies using AutoCAD and CATIA in coordination with clients’ needs and specifications.

Planned production schedule as per manufacturing requirements by examining materials and production costs.

Implement highly effective quality programs to direct and engage daily production operations including quality tools like 5S and Kaizen.

Optimized and reduced production problems oversaw the production process performed using fabrication and workshop activities

Achieved continuous improvement throughout the department as well as ensured quality of processes and final products supporting ISO standards.

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Cummins Turbo Technologies Limited Jun 2013-Aug 2013

Cummins Turbo Technologies Ltd. is at the cutting edge of engineering design, producing some of the most durable and innovative turbochargers to meet global challenges of emissions reduction, fuel consumption and total cost of ownership for engine systems from 2 to 95 liters.

http://www.cumminsturbotechnologies.com

I was responsible for helping in the set-up for the 'Proto-Shop' a then Newly established prototype assembling workshop for turbochargers. The newer turbochargers were assembled in small quantities and were then forwarded to the associated industries for testing to get approved for batch production.

Assisted with hands on assembly of various components of the proto type turbocharger.

Assembly and tooling processes were studied & the time required for each process was calculated.

Production tooling process and tool life cycle was recorded to maintain inventory and proper ordering cycle.

Management of production tooling for ‘Proto-Shop’. A complete set of process was designed directly under Proto-shop manager for tools to be issued to produce prototype turbochargers in the CTTL ‘Proto-Shop’.

Volunteer Experince

Mechanical Design and Analysis Volunteer, Wayne State University Jul 2017-Present

•Design, Innovate and analyze different lab equipment to 3D print and utilize in various experiments.

•Designed Sonography Probe mold making necessary modifications needed for optical fiber placements in the mold.

•Design of the Parts for the New Equipment used for Detection of Breast cancer.

•Work on better design of parts for continuous improvement of Machines and Equipment to better detect cancers.

Academic Projects

Combustion Simulation for a Sector in IC Engine (Fluent) System

•C.I. engine geometry transformed into 60 sector in-order to reduce mesh size and solution time.

•Detailed boundary conditions were setup by altering properties in ICE solver setup.

•n-heptane (n-C7H16) used as surrogate for diesel fuel and injected 8 degrees before compression (TDC).

•RPM increased to effect unburnt fuel & air system, examined using transient flow modelling to optimize performance.

Automotive exhaust gas flow through Catalytic Converter-Reactive CFD

• ANSYS-Fluent was used to model the flow of exhaust gases through efficient 3-way catalytic converter.

•CFD as a post processor calculated the pressure drop and uniformity of reactive exhaust gases and water vapor.

•Programmed C language for inert gas simulation in ANSYS-Fluent for various design and material specified converter.

•Demonstrated the decrease of nitrogen oxide results with documentation involving a marketing presentation skill.

Non-premixed Swirl Combustor Analysis

•Meshing was Done and Setup was prepared on ANSYS-Fluent under non-adiabatic and adiabatic conditions.

•PDF-mixture fuel, C13H23 and C8H18 <iso> fuels were used for simulation to minimize CO2 at output.

•CFD as a post processor was used for evaluation of results compared on the auto scale comparison mode.

•Observations were made for the mole-fractions of CH4, H2O, O2 and CO2 and proved the chemical equations.

Spark Timing & Valve Timing Optimization of a Single Cylinder Engine

•GT-power was used for Design of Experiments (DOE) and optimizing simulation sweeping spark-timing and engine speed.

•Determined best spark-timing based on observed simulation result, for each engine speed range 1000 RPM to 5000 RPM.

•Model modified and 1D engine was simulated by adding valves to intake and exhaust areas.

•Optimized cycle work output and volumetric efficiency at full load to evaluate engine performance and emission according.

Fatigue life Calculation of Solder Balls in Filled Clean and non-Clean Flip Chip

•Flip-Chip Package were Modeled in Hypermesh and Mesh was refined for higher stress concentration.

•Material & Element type provided and load steps are created for the boundary conditions and thermal loading.

•The Fatigue life of the solder ball was calculated and results were compared and for fixing the problems.

•The exhaustion life of both the models is resolved at the side of weld ball by the plastic/inelastic strain run.

Modeling and Simulation of Spark-Ignition Engine with Port Fuel Injector

•Converge studio V2.2 used to setup the geometry and case for SI8-PFI engine for spark-ignition engine.

•Boundary conditions fenced and flagged at inlet flow, outlet flow, intake valves, exhaust valves and spark injector.

•Surface geometry was diagnosed and repaired through patching and liner vertices were aligned for piston motion.

•Engine with specific parameter was simulated and post-processed 3D combustion simulation on Converge studio and visualized in Ensight V10.

Study the behavior of thermo-couple by varying the thermal properties using HyperWorks

•Determined the temperature field through the bimetallic thermo-couple strip.

•Used the temperature field as input to find stresses & displacement resulting from the differential expansion of two metals.

BAJA SAE-India, 2014

•Designed the Baja ATV and the Powertrain on CATIA V5 and analyzed the wireframe model on Solidworks.

•Innovated and Modified Powertrain of the ATV as per BAJA rules and performed DFMEA.

•Machined and tested the model using workshop technologies like MIG Welding, Drilling, Grinding, Cutting, etc.

•Presented the Design in the Virtual Round along with three team members and successfully cleared it.

•Advertised and obtained the Sponsorship form USHA International and Kirloskar Bros.

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