Mechanical & Engineer Energy

PRANAY LAKKAKULA

Summary

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• A motivated Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Mechanical and Energy Engineering from the University of North Texas. Growing up in a coal belt and thermal power plant region, I faced firsthand challenges related to traditional energy sources, which has fueled my commitment to renewable energy. Experienced in energy systems and mechanical engineering, I am passionate about applying my skills to advance renewable energy technologies and make a meaningful impact in the energy field.

Education

University of North Texas

Masters of Science (M.S) Mechanical and Energy Engineering GPA: 3.3/4.0 Relevant Coursework

• Energy Fundamentals

• Energy World Perspective

• Batteries and storage Tech

Experience

• Alternate or Renewable Energy

• Energy Materials

• Robotics

• Energy and environmental

sustainability

• HVAC

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) June 2018 – April 2019 Intern Hyderabad, India

• Acquired hands-on experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of turbine systems and electrical generators.

• Assisted with the design and analysis of turbine components and electrical circuits.

• Conducted on-site testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment.

• Participated in field inspections and hands-on repairs, gaining practical insights into system performance and optimization

Vama Industries May 2019 – March 2021

Jr.Design Engineer

• Designed subsea products including Hot Stabs, Drive systems, Deployment Reels and frames, Control panels for Jumpers etc.

• Designed steel structures, connections, and welds as per ASME standards

• Sized lifting sets including bolts, gears, sprockets, shafts, bearings, keyways, hydraulic & pneumatic components

• Prepared parts, weldments, sheet metals, assembly, and drawings in CAD tools

• Performed basic analysis in Ansys Workbench and Classic

• Coordinated with FEA team, Team Lead, and Designers for efficient output

• Prepared calculations in Mathcad and Excel

Graduate Teaching Assistant January 2024 – May 2024 University of North Texas Denton, TX

• Managed a cohort of 50 students, overseeing the evaluation of assignments, exams, and projects, and providing timely and constructive feedback to enrich their learning experience. Projects

Solar Panel Design Project MATLAB, PVsyst, Auto CAD March 2022

• Completed full solar panel system design for a home including panel selection, orientation, tilt angle calculations, energy storage, and cost analysis.

• Utilized Excel to analyze home energy usage data and TMY3 solar irradiance data to properly size the system at 16 panels and 12 batteries.

• Gained experience with technical solar system design involving energy calculations, efficiency analysis, installation considerations, and financial feasibility.

• Demonstrated core engineering skills including data analysis, mathematical modeling,, cost analysis, and optimization. Expanded knowledge of solar PV fundamentals including panel ratings, battery storage, inverters, orientation effects, and residential installations. Wind Power Turbine Auto CAD, MATLAB April 2022

• Performed complete wind turbine system design for a home including turbine selection, wind data analysis, energy production estimates.

• Utilized Excel to compute Weibull and Rayleigh distributions using wind speed data to determine the probability of different wind speeds.

• Selected a 2 kW turbine using calculated average electrical load of 1.319 kW based on house energy usage. Gained practical experience with wind power fundamentals including turbine sizing, wind resource modeling, energy production estimates, and financial analysis. HVAC

• Conducted a comprehensive HVAC load analysis for a large commercial building (30,000 ft roof, 140,000 ft walls, 6,875 ft floors).

• Calculated total building loads with and without insulation, demonstrating a 55% reduction in energy load with proper insulation.

• Performed HVAC system sizing calculations, determining required cooling and heating capacities.

• Analyzed the impact of building envelope improvements on energy efficiency and HVAC system requirements.

• Applied standard HVAC calculation methodologies, including load calculations and system sizing techniques.

• Demonstrated proficiency in energy efficiency principles and their practical application in building systems. Electric vehicles Term Paper May 2022

• This term paper compares the carbon footprints of electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen vehicles with conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. It covers the technologies of each type, analyzes their direct and indirect emissions, and evaluates the environmental benefits and challenges, such as the impact of battery and hydrogen production. The paper also examines current trends and future advancements, highlighting how these vehicles can contribute to reducing overall carbon emissions compared to traditional vehicles. Skills

Skills: CAD/CAM, MATLAB, Solid Works, Microsoft office, R Studio, E-Quest, Analytical Skills, Communication skills Certifications

• SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design Associate by Dassault Systems.

• Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Drawing Tools.

• MECHANICAL CAD certificate course in AUTOCAD

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