CFD Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Multiphase Flows, Heat Transfer

ALOK DANGE

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Van Buren, AR - 72956

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SUMMARY

- Two years of research experience in turbulence modeling, simulation and CFD analysis

- Experienced in 2D and 3D modeling and analysis using high-end CFD tools

- Wide exploration in single phase and multiphase turbulent flows and micro flows

- Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer and thermal systems

- Exposure to finite element analysis through extensive coursework

- Two years of experience in heavy engineering and good understanding of various manufacturing processes

- Experienced in material inspection and verification, dimensional inspection, analysis of engineering drawings and specifications

- Exposure to lean manufacturing, six sigma and ISO 9001 standards

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK - Aug 2008 – Dec 2010

- Lead TA for Elementary Dynamics, Compressible Fluid Flow and Experimental Fluid Dynamics

- Held various wind tunnel and fluid flow experiments for Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students

- Assisted professors in grading homeworks and exams

- Held discussion sessions for a class of more than 50 students and provided one to one assistance

Research Assistant, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK - Aug 2008 – Dec 2010

MS Thesis

- Title: ‘Modeling of turbulent particulate flow in the recirculation zone downstream of a backward facing step preceding a porous medium’

- Used ICEM for creating and meshing the step geometry and FLUENT for computational analysis

- Developed a steady state turbulence model and analyzed flow characteristics in the recirculation zone to determine its effect on filtration of an automotive pleated air filter

- Worked on K-* turbulence models in the analysis of turbulent flow for different Reynolds numbers and validated the results with previous numerical and experimental results

- Developed a discrete phase model for particle injections with varying Stokes number ranging from 0.1 to 10 using Rosin-Rammler distribution

- Analyzed the motion of monodispersed and polydispersed particles using Stochastic approach

Quality Engineer, Godrej and Boyce Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India - Jan 2006 – May 2007

- Performed the incoming material inspection and verification, specifically for forgings, plates and heat exchanger tubes, adhering to ASME Section II Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

- Performed the in-process and final quality inspection of high pressure vessels, high pressure shell and tube heat exchangers, distillation columns and reactors adhering to ASME Section VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

- Implemented and monitored the quality plan for heavy engineering equipments

- Visited vendors and contractors for inspection of raw materials and outsourced parts

- Worked closely with the production and the procurement departments to improve processes

- Played an important role of certified level 2 visual dry penetration test inspector

- Developed material data sheets, inspection reports and liaised with the third party authorized surveyor

Project Intern (Undergraduate), Hindalco Industries Ltd, Mumbai, India - June 2004 – June 2005

- Gained an in depth knowledge of heat treatment, stress analysis, rolling and polishing processes used in the manufacturing of Aluminum foils

- Designed a hydraulic power pack and developed a test-rig to check solenoid valves and actuators for leakage

- Designed the fixture for mounting the valves using AutoCAD

EDUCATION

- Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Dec 2010

Oklahoma State University - GPA: 3.6

- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - July 2005

University of Mumbai, India - GPA: 3.8

Major academic projects

Modeling rapid condensation of steam in a 2D Laval nozzle

- Generated quadrilateral mesh for the nozzle geometry using Gambit

- Developed and analyzed the fluid flow in the nozzle for steady state conditions using FLUENT

Analyze the characteristics of a turbulent flow past a solid obstacle

- Modeled a turbulent channel flow past a rotating cylinder using MATLAB

- Analyzed the various flow characteristics using Lattice Boltzmann method

- Analyzed the flow separation phenomenon and the interaction of vortices downstream of the cylinder

Modeling viscous fluid flow through a sudden expansion

- Modeled a laminar viscous flow through a CD Nozzle using MATLAB

- Analyzed the flow characteristics and defined the boundary conditions using Stream function – Vorticity approach

SOFTWARE SKILLS

- CAD and Meshing – ICEM-CFD, Gambit, SolidWorks , AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor

- CFD Analysis – Fluent, CFX, Ansys, STAR-CCM+

- Programming – Matlab, VBA

- MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

AFFILIATIONS

- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – Student member

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