Design Engineering

ANKUSH SAHNI

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WORK EXPERIENCE

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: Powerplant Engineering Intern – Dallas, TX; May 2011 – Aug 2011 & June 2012 - Sep 12

Prepared and authored engineering documents to provide general technical direction and assistance in operation, maintenance, repair, logistics support, and installation of applicable products on Southwest Airlines fleet of CFM56-3/-7 engines. Reviewed, analyzed and provided proper interpretation of data and technical instructions to establish interchangeability of newly designed CFM56-7B/E engines with current CFM56-7B engines. Created an excel program to generate complete information regarding engine life, performance and failure trends in order to determine and optimize fleet retirement plans & contract constraints. Created an access database to collect and provide technical data regarding frequent repairs outside the OEM manuals to facilitate optimization and organization of those manuals. Gained and demonstrated technical understanding of operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting through frequent engine shop visits to assess the damage to engines and witness testing procedures.

BE AEROSPACE INC. : Test Engineering Intern – Reliability – Medley, FL; October 2011 – December 2011

Generated test procedures for newly designed super first class seat and suite testing at system, sub-assembly, and component level. Assisted in test method/setup optimization, test fixture optimization, test data and yield analysis, and real-time investigation of yield and test issues. Analyzed test result data to provide troubleshooting support, recurring problem detection, and root cause analysis using tools like failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). Collaborated with various internal groups to improve test yield and address test issues. Documented test method/setup, results, and analysis for presentation to respective customers (airlines).

AIRCRAFT RESEARCH & DESIGN CENTER (ARDC)

HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED (HAL): Engineering Intern – Powerplant and Fuel Systems – Bangalore, India; May 2010 – July 2010

Developed, with guidance from senior engineering resources, a design for the engine mounts for Pratt & Whitney PT 6A-62 engine on a Basic Turboprop Trainer (BTT) Aircraft. Worked within parameters, defined by the engine installation manual as well as the aircraft’s maneuverability specifications, to make decisions and apply concepts to reach an optimal solution. Executed the analysis and design required to support the engine as well as to meet the company requirements. Prepared, analyzed and revised technical report detailing the optimal design specifications of a pressurized fuel system for the same BTT aircraft to meet the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. Presented this data to the department’s Sr. Manager. Assured proper documentation of the technical data generated for both the projects in consistency with the engineering policies and procedures. Used software tools including MS Excel, ANSYS (FEA), and UniGraphics–NX4 (CAD) to accomplish the tasks involved.

EDUCATION

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY – Daytona Beach, Florida

Bachelor of Science Aerospace Engineering (Propulsion) – CGPA: 3.7/4.0 – May 2012

*Worked 20 hours a week, while doing 18 credit hours

Relevant Coursework: Air-Breathing Propulsion Preliminary and Detail (Component) Design, Jets & Rockets Propulsion, Aircraft Structures, Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Airplane Stability & Control, Flight Dynamics & Control, Electrical Engineering, Structures and Instrumentation Lab, & Aerospace Materials.

Part Time Work Experience:

Supplemental Instructor, Tutor, and Grader – Mathematics Department

Grader – Physics Department

PROJECTS

Air-Breathing Propulsion Detail Design: Leading a diverse team of 6 members to design and present a hybrid propeller engine for general aviation aircrafts powered by a combination of a gas turbine and a stirling engine. Aiming to present an engine design with higher thermodynamic efficiency, lower fuel consumption, quieter operation and lower air pollution than the existing propeller engines. Defined targets for self and others to present the final design within 3 months after starting. Expected results include preliminary design, detailed component design, CAD Modeling, and performance analysis evaluating the advantages and accomplishments.

Air-Breathing Propulsion Preliminary Design: Presented a design of the propulsion system with 2 Low By-pass Turbofan Engines in response to a request for proposal for a 5th generation future fighter aircraft. Executed analysis and tests to select the appropriate engine cycle. Analyzed the installed performance of engine, evaluating the effect of engine-airframe interaction to arrive at the overall layout of the engine, successfully meeting the goals proposed. Documented and communicated efficiently, the results of the technical data generated, among the fellow team members.

Airplane Stability and Control: Led a team of 5 members (from 3 countries) to investigate Longitudinal, Directional and Lateral stability and controllability of T-38 supersonic aircraft to determine its usable CG range. Developed objectives and defined targets for self and others. Promoted open dialogue and demonstrated the ability to communicate and share problem solving skills among the members to meet those targets within set periods of time. Verified the results using USAF Digital DATCOM and simulated the aircraft in ‘Flight Gear.’

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Analyzed the flow of air over the NASASC2- airfoil using the Micro CFD. Studied in detail, for a converged flow of air, the variations in Density, Mach number, Pressure, and Temperature and identified the shock waves for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic speeds. Generated a report evaluating and interpreting the technical data obtained from the software.

SKILLS

ANSYS, NASTRAN; CATIA v.5, UniGraphics NX 4; C, MATLAB; Maple, Microsoft Office, OEM Manuals

ACTIVITIES

Member, Mathematical Association of America

Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Near-Space Hi-Definition Photography: Used a weather balloon to launch a camera to an altitude of 100,000 ft. to photograph the space and the horizon. Built a parachute and included a GPS in the payload to track and retrieve it. Visit www.thelimitisinfinity.com

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