pv engineer

AVINASH RADHAKRISHNAN

978-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/avinash-radhakrishnan1/ *******.**********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.65/4.0 Sept 2019-May 2021

University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Aug 2013-May 2017

Jyothi Engineering College Thrissur, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Design and Analysis Tools: AutoCAD, MATLAB, Helioscope, Solidworks, OriginPro, PVsyst, SketchUp, Minitab

Computer: Microsoft Office Tools, C programming

Certification: Six Sigma Black Belt

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Feasibility Study of PV Systemfor City of Lowell Parking department, MA Jan 2020-May 2020

Designed a rooftop PV system using Helioscopeandcalculated the optimum power production

Developed single line diagram, site shade report, performed detailed audit and calculated payback

Reliability analysis of lithium-Ion Battery cells Jan 2020-May 2020

Evaluated the common failures and calculated the estimated lifetime cycle of Li-ion battery cells.

FMEA approach was used to generate the risk priority number (RPN), and based on that, system reliability improvements were suggested

Quality Assessment of Solar Panels Mounted on Parking Kiosks Feb 2020-Apr 2020

Inspected the tilt, orientation, efficiency, shading and damages of solar parking kiosks located across Lowell city

Presented the detailed report with recommendations to the Lowell parking department

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paramount Constructions, Ottapalam Kerala, India Jun 2017-Jun 2019

Asst Mechanical and PV Engineer

Designed code-compliant residential solar rooftop photovoltaic with site plan, property plan, array layout, line diagrams, wire sizing calculation, and string layout in AutoCAD

Supervised the installation team, updated progress reports, and assured that the installation quality is as per the approved design

Supervised the production of Wall Bracket, Bend Pipe, Non-Return Valve and assessed their reliability and safety.

Metalmark Innovations, Cambridge Boston, USA Sept 2020-Dec 2020

Nanomaterials Engineer

Worked on air purifier that eliminates the volatile components present inside indoor buildings

Investigated equipment faults and gave maintenance and quality recommendations for individual mechanical components

Procedures were developed to reduce the total processing and analysis time from 5 to 2 hours.

Capstone Project, Solar Farm DevelopmentKittery Maine, USA Jan 2021-May 2021

Designed a solar farm using Helioscope and Sketchup,and conducted cost analysis to determine the feasibility of thePV system

Tested and reviewed the efficiency of solar panels, conducted site shading analysis, calculated the wiring losses,inverter capabilitiesin line with NEC 2017 codes

Calculated theannual energy yield estimation,windand snow load distributionwith the goal of maximizing efficiency and minimizing theexpenditure

Mechanical Engineering Lab Assistant,University of Massachusetts Lowell MA, USA Jan 2021-May 2021

Developed 3-D extrusion printing skills by testing and evaluating the ideas provided by undergraduate students

In charge of laser cutting designs and training students on using AutoCAD and Solidworks

PUBLICATIONS

Effect of Antioxidant on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel Blend, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 2319-8753, vol 6, Issue 5, May 2017

CustomAngle Ceiling Fan, International Journal of Engineering Research and Application,ISSN:2248-9622, vol 7, Issue 3, March 2017

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