Christopher Friedemann
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Phone: 424-***-**** Email: ********@*****.*** US Citizen
Experience
Private Tutor 09/2020 - Present
Los Angeles, USA // Physics and Calculus
Institute For Energy Technology 09/2016 - 01/2020 Kjeller, Viken, Norway // Fluid Dynamics Engineer
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of two-phase turbulence, behavior and pressure gradients within annular geometries using OpenFOAM, Matlab and Paraview.
Experimental laboratory test and analysis of multiphase flow behaviour within annular geometries using sensors (Differential pressure transducers, flow meters, broad-beam gamma densitometry).
Published 3 Journal papers and presented at 1 conference.
Institute For Energy Technology 06/2015 - 08/2015
Kjeller, Viken, Norway // Flow Technology Engineer Intern
Developed code and compared theoretical models for the prediction of fluid properties for hydrocarbon mixtures in C++ and Matlab.
Interfaced prediction models with existing transport simulator code in Visual Studio (C++).
Wrote a 30 page guide and presentation on the implementation of prediction methods in computational applications.
Norconsult AS 06/2014 - 08/2014
Sandvika, Viken, Norway // HVAC Engineer Intern
Performed flow measurements of air-conditioning in large scale office buildings, and re-calibrated air-conditioning systems to deliver consistent temperature and air-flow across all office spaces.
Worked with Autodesk (CAD) draft drawings to determine thermal conduction and convection (heat transfer) and air-flow of large scale construction projects
Aker Solutions 06/2013 - 08/2013
Fornebu, Oslo, Norway // Mechanical Engineer Intern
Using SolidWorks and thermodynamics designed and analyzed insulation for subsea pipes
Performed quality assurance and control of existing subsea pipeline, and control station structural designs.
Tess AS 05/2009 - 01/2013
Lier, Buskerud, Norway // Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Manufacture, assembly and non destructive testing of subsea mechanical structures and pipes.
Performed quality assurance and control of existing subsea pipeline and control station structural designs using experimental testing and Inventor.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Mathematics / Fluid Mechanics 09/2016 - 12/2020
University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway GPA: 4.0
Studied Finite Volume Method, CFD and experimental methods in fluid dynamics.
Master of Science (M. Aerospace Engineering 08/2014 - 12/2015
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA GPA:3.87
Projects in Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics of blunt bodies, Orbital Mechanics, Systems Engineering and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Mechanical Engineering 08/2008 - 05/2014
California State University Northridge, California, USA GPA:3.63
Projects include Design Build Fly (UAV subsystem project lead), Propulsion, Aircraft performance, Mechanical Design, Motor Controls, Mechatronics, Visual Basic
Other skills:
Heat Transfer, GD&T, LabView, Microsoft Office (Excel,Word), Linux, Machine Design, Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, ANSYS Fluent, ABAQUS, Language (Norwegian, English), Simulation, Tooling, Bill of Materials, Welding