Senior Thermal/Aerodynamics Engineer/Scientest

MICHAEL Y. ZHANG

Senior Thermal, Aerodynamics Engineer/Scientist

Integrated Defense Systems – NASA Systems

The Boeing Company

SUMMARY:

Over 25 years of mixed management and technical experience in design, test, analysis, research, development, and operations in areas of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, fluids, and heat transfer for handling thermal and fluid related problems in various programs of Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Constellation, spacecraft, tactical aircraft, commercial airplanes, and thermal equipment. Program management experiences include in organizing, budgeting, coordinating, customer focus, building talent teams and positive relationships with customers, earned value management, and integrated planning and scheduling.

EDUCATION:

· Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, C.S., Texas, 1997

· M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1996

· M.S. Thermo-physics/Thermal Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, 1983

· B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Science & Technology of China, China, 1981

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The Boeing Company, NASA Systems, Houston, Texas, 2002 - Present

Senior Thermal, Aerodynamics Engineer/Scientist, Project Lead

Main Accomplishments:

· Performed Orbiter structure thermal analysis including airframe and secondary structure associated with thermal protection system. Provided oversights and updates of Orbiter analytical models, analysis data, reports, and historical records to various customers. Review, evaluate, and determine the effects of operational procedure, hardware, and software change requests on structure.

· Provided real-time support for Space Shuttle mission operations from pre-launch through landing. Performed thermal analyses with Thermal Desktop, TRASYS, SINDA/FLUINT, XF0031 and TAS models for TPS debris damages during flight for clearing vehicle’s re-entry. Coordinated with Aero heating, TCS, TPS and Stress analysis/design teams and other disciplines on various types of analysis, hardware and testing.

· Developed, verified and validated the automated 3-D critical thermal model and Thermal Desktop models with NASA Arc-Jet Test data. Provided early analytical assessment of the efficacy of EPC as a viable repair method for debris damaged tiles, and validated the complex multi-disciplinary analysis process that was required for mission success and flight safety.

· Experienced in RCC Wing Leading Edge and Nose Cap analysis using thermal math models for mission support damage assessment. Performed NASA Arc-Jet Radiant tests program design, test articles design, testing, data reductions and applied test data to validate Thermal Desktop models. As a project lead, led the thermal analysis efforts for clearing Orbiter OMS Pods damage issues for every Space Shuttle mission.

· During Return-to-Flight, performed thermal analyses to define the regions of the gap filler issues on Orbiter’s bottom acreage. Developed a number of thermal models and performed debris damage assessments of bare aluminum, cold soak, burn through top wing, and main landing gear panel. RCG coating loss studies determined the amounts of RCG coating and tile gouge removal for required surface area. Thermal analyses of TPS tile damage on-orbit repair used the SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop models with different beta angles for both of cold and hot cases.

Lockheed Martin Space Operations, Houston, Texas, 1997 – 2002

Senior Mechanical/Thermal Engineer, Project Lead

Main Accomplishments:

· Performed Orbiter/ISS integrated thermal/ECLSS analyses including pre/post-flight analyses with G189A, TSS, TRASYS, and SINDA models. Developed a number of high complexity SINDA/FLUINT models for thermal/ECLSS analysis of Orbiter and ISS including airlock 41-node man simulation. Provided thermal/ECLSS analysis support for thermal compatibility evaluation and crew cabin cooling for Orbiter/payloads.

· Developed SINDA/FLUINT models and performed thermal analyses of compressible flow of Space Shuttle and X-38 pressure control system. As a certified ISS ECLSS console member and console lead, provided real time mission operations support in the MER and performed engineering analysis of space mission control system. Defined thermal management system and developed closed loop control systems for X-38 thermal analysis. Developed Active thermal control system sizing analysis tool for conceptual design of Lunar Lander missions.

· Performed advanced ATCS trade (Architecture) study for assessments of 20 advanced thermal technologies in human exploration missions. The architecture study was for five reference missions to be likely candidates for Constellation flight initiatives beyond the assembly of ISS: (1) ISS Evolution, (2) STS Upgrade, (3) First Lunar Outpost Lander, (4) Permanent Lunar Base, and (5) Mars Lander.

· Conducted thermal/ECLSS models integration of space shuttle and ISS flights. Provided pre-flight engineering analysis for Mission Evaluation Room. Utilized TSS, TRASYS, and SINDA/FLUINT models to generate Shuttle’s radiator outlet temperatures with different flight attitudes and beta angles. Provided hardware and software engineering support and mechanical/thermal systems design review and specification.

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1989 - 1997

Faculty Research Engineer/Thermal Team Manager

Main Accomplishments:

· Led ATCS team worked on a number of thermal/heat transfer projects for GE90 – 115B engines (for Boeing 777) and GE/DOE advanced aircraft engines at Gas Turbine Heat Transfer Laboratory. Responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and control assigned resources to meet project requirements in areas of mechanical, thermal, aerodynamics, fluids, and heat transfer. The project management included planning and cost control, work authorizations, proposal pricing, purchasing, property control, and resolve scope issues with customers.

· Developed advanced technical concepts, techniques, theories, and standards for design of tactical aircraft cooling systems. Performed thermal system design of aircraft engines to control the temperature and pressure of the gas turbine cooling system. Performed internal/external thermal analysis and heat transfer analysis for aircraft design.

· Performed design and test of aircraft engine cooling system with enhanced heat transfer techniques. Experimentally studied the effects of rotation, rib turbulators, film cooling, and cross flow on aerodynamic flow and heat transfer. Conducted mechanical system design, installation, and instrumentation of high speed rotating test facilities. Performed tests, data analysis, and wrote technical reports and journal publications. Provided valuable tests information to GE/DOE for aircraft engine cooling system designs.

· Conducted experimental study and thermal analysis for DOE advanced gas turbine cooling system. Performed tests and analyses of jet impingement heat transfer with effects of rotation system and cross flow. Defined thermal management system and developed closed loop control systems. Provided valuable test information to GE/DOE for aircraft engine cooling system designs.

· Perform thermal and mechanical designs of the Shell & Tube heat exchangers with HTRI and BJAC programs per TEMA Standard and ASME Code. Predict the vibrations of the Shell & Tube heat exchangers with AVIAN program. Performed technical evaluation and selection of vendors, reviewed vendor’s documents and drawings.

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, 1981 - 1988

Senior Thermal Systems Engineer/Thermal Team Manager

Main Accomplishments:

· Led ATCS team worked on internal/external thermal analysis for tactical aircraft design. Led analysis efforts to determine aircraft engine temperatures and internal cooling requirements. Predicted aircraft structural temperatures for detailed components. As a manager performed Project management in plan, budget, status, and report on technical progress.

· Conducted thermal system design and test of commercial airplanes components. Defined and analyzed internal ventilation system and requirements. Specified instrumentation and conducted thermal testing of specific aircraft components. Conducted thermal design and thermal control for engine cooling system to control temperature and pressure. Performed thermal analysis to determine aircraft engine temperatures and internal cooling requirements.

· Studied enhancement heat transfer with various flow parameters for aircraft engine cooling system designs. Conducted the thermal tests of the aircraft components. Conducted designs of thermal management systems, thermal and cooling integration and cooling distribution. Performed defining external heat loads from aerodynamic heating and calculated structural and internal compartment environment temperatures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Skilled and proficient in use of thermal analysis tools of Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, TSS, G189A, TRASYS, FLUENT, TAS, XF31, and other tools; such as Visual Basic and MS Office. Expertise in Orbiter/ISS subsystems such as: ECLSS, ATCS, PTCS, and TPS and Orbiter systems integration, verification and validation. Experienced in thermal management system (TMS), closed loop control systems, thermal modeling and analysis in internal and external of tactical aircraft engine cooling system, Experienced in design and use of heat pipes and radiators in space environments.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

· Certificate of Program Management: “Earned Value Management, Integrated Planning, Integrated Schedules, and Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management”, Boeing, July, 2009

· Certificate of Boeing “Leaders for the Future”. Training completed for 24 leadership modules and all 6 leadership attributes. Boeing, 2008 – 2009.

· President, Boeing Asian American Professionals Association (BAAPA), The Boeing Company, Houston, Texas, 2006-2008

· President, Gulf Coast Chinese Association (GCCA), Houston, Texas 2004 – present

· Lead, NASA MER ECLSS Console for Shuttle/ISS missions, LMSO, Houston, 1998-1999

· Thermal Team Manager, Gas Turbine Heat Transfer Lab., TAMU, C.S., Texas, 1991–1997

· Thermal Team Manager, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, 1984–1988

AWARDS:

· 2009 Boeing Spirit of Cook Award Recipient, Presented by John Mulholland, Vice President and General Manager, Boeing IDS, Space Exploration, on July 9, 2009

· 2008 NASA JSC Achievement Award Recipient, signed by Michael Gats, Director of NASA Johnson Space Center, on January 18, 2008

· 2007 NASA JSC Silver Snoopy Award Recipient, presented by Anna L. Fisher, NASA Astronaut, on July 26, 2007

· 2006 NASA JSC Achievement Award Recipient, signed by Michael Gats, Director of NASA Johnson Space Center, on August 17, 2006

· 2005 The Boeing Company’s Cash Award Recipient, presented by Bo Bejmuk, Director of Boeing Orbiter Program, on December 2005

· 2005 Boeing Accomplishment Award Recipient, presented by Stephanie Hopper, Product Manager of Orbiter Vehicle Engineering, on September 13, 2005

· 2005 Space Shuttle Achievement Award Recipient, presented by Bo Bejmuk, Director of Boeing Orbiter Program, on March 2005

· 2001 Award Recipient from NASA ISS Program Office, Presented by Vice President of Lockheed Martin Space Operations, for SEAT Team awards of TeSS Program, 12/2001

· 1999 Award Recipient from NASA ISS Program Office, Presented by NASA Program Manager for “Outstanding support of the successful flight of STS-96, the first logistics flight to the ISS”, 8/1999

· 1999 Award Recipient from NASA ISS Program Office, Presented by NASA Program Manager for “Dedication, Commitment and Outstanding support of the successful flight of STS-88”, 5/1999

· 1999 Award Recipient from NASA ISS Program Office, Presented by NASA Program Manager for “Outstanding support of the successful flight of 1/AR, the first element of the ISS”, 5/1999

· 1992 National Achievement Award from Chinese Academy of Sciences for “Advanced Cooling Concepts Study for Aircraft Engines Hot Parts Cooling”, 2nd Place Prize, 10/1992

· 1987 National Achievement Award from Chinese Academy of Sciences for “Thermal Design of Advanced Tactical Aircraft Gas Turbine Cooling System”, 3rd Place Prize, 11/1987

SELECTED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:

1. Y.M. Zhang and W.Z. Gu; "Thermal Performance of Turbine Vane with Ceramic Coatings and Enhanced Cooling", Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, Vol.3, No.2 (1982)

2. Y.M. Zhang, W.Z. Gu and H.Q. Xu; "Enhancement of Heat Transfer and Flow Drag in Roughened Rectangular Passages", Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, Vol.5, No.3 (1984)

3. Y.M. Zhang and C.C. Liu; "Investigation on the Heat Transfer in the Acute Angle of Triangular Ducts", Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, Vol.7, No.2 (1986)

4. Y.M. Zhang, W.Z. Gu and C.C. Liu; "Enhancement of Heat Transfer in the Cooling of Turbine Blade", Journal of Aerospace Power, Vol.2, No.4 (1987)

5. Y.M. Zhang, W.Z. Gu and J.R. Shen; "An Investigation of Heat Transfer and Friction Factor for Cooling of the Gas Turbine Blade", Journal of Aerospace Power, Vol.2 No.1 (1987)

6. Y.M. Zhang, W.Z. Gu and J.R. Shen; BOOK: <<Enhancement of Heat and Mass Transfer>>, Sciences Press of China, (1990)

7. J.C. Han, Y.M. Zhang and C.P. Lee; "Augmented Heat Transfer in Square Channels With Parallel, Crossed, and V?Shaped Angled Ribs", ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 590?596, (1991)

8. J.C. Han and Y.M. Zhang; "High Performance Heat Transfer Ducts with Parallel and V?Shaped Broken Ribs", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.35, No.2, pp.513?523, (1992)

9. J.C. Han, Y.M. Zhang and C.P. Lee; "Influence of Surface Heat Flux Ratio on Heat Transfer Augmentation in Square Channels with Parallel, Crossed and V?Shaped Angled Ribs", ASME Paper 91?GT?3, ASME Journal of Turbomachinery, Vol.114, No.4, pp. 872?880, (1992)

10. J.C. Han and Y.M. Zhang; "Effect of Uneven Wall Temperature on Local Heat Transfer in A Rotating Square Channel with Smooth Walls and Radial Outward Flow", ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 114, No.4, pp.850-858, (1992)

11. J.C. Han, Y.M. Zhang and K. Kalkuehler; "Uneven Wall Temperature Effect On Local Heat Transfer In A Rotating Two?Pass Square Channel With Smooth Walls," ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol.115, No.4, pp.912-920, (1993)

12. J.C. Han, Y.M. Zhang and C.P. Lee; "Influence of Surface Heating Condition on Local Heat Transfer in A Rotating Square Channel with Smooth Walls and Radial Outward Flow", ASME Paper 92?GT?188, ASME Journal of Turbomachinery, Vol. 116, No.1, pp.149-158, (1994)

13. Y.M. Zhang, W.Z. Gu and J.C. Han; "Heat Transfer and Friction in Rectangular Channels with Ribbed or Ribbed?Grooved Walls", ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol.116, No.1, pp.58-65, (1994)

14. Y.M. Zhang, W.Z. Gu and J.C. Han; "Augmented Heat Transfer In Straight Triangular Channels With Full And Partial Ribbed Walls", AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol.8, No.3, pp.574-579, (1994)

15. Y.M. Zhang, J.C. Han, J.A. Parsons and C.P. Lee; "Surface Heating Effect On Local Heat Transfer In A Rotating Two?Pass Square Channel With 60 Angled Rib Turbulators", ASME Paper 93-GT-336, ASME Journal of Turbomachinery, Vol.117, No.2, pp.272-280, (1995)

16. Y.M. Zhang, J.C. Han, and C.P. Lee, “Heat Transfer and Friction Characteristics of Turbulent Flow in Circular Tubes with Twisted-Tape Inserts and Rib Turbulators”, Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 4, pp.297-308, (1997)

17. Y.M. Zhang, G. M. Azad, J.C. Han, and C.P. Lee, “Turbulent Heat Transfer Enhancement and Surface Heating Effect in Square Channels with Wavy, and Twisted Tape Inserts with Interrupted Ribs”, Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 7, pp.35-49, (2000)

SELECTED TECHNICAL REPORTS:

1. Y. M. Zhang et al., “Heat Transfer Test for Advanced Convective Cooling Concepts Part II: Angled Rib Turbulators,” General Electric Company, Technical Report TEES-2675, December 1989.

2. Y. M. Zhang et al., “Innovative Cooling Technologies for Turbine Blade Cooling Passages,” General Electric Company, Technical Report TEES-2675A, November 1990.

3. Y. M. Zhang et al., “Advanced Convective Cooling Concepts for Turbine Blade Cooling Passages,” General Electric Company, Technical Report TEES-2675B, November 1991.

4. Y. M. Zhang et al., “Rotation Effect on Local Heat Transfer in a Two-Pass Square Duct,” General Electric-Aircraft Engines, Technical Report TEES-2675B, December 1992.

5. Y. M. Zhang et al., “Rotation Effect on Local Heat Transfer in a Two-Pass Triangular Duct,” General Electric-Aircraft Engines, Technical Report TEES-4205, December 1993.

6. Y. M. Zhang et al., “A Heat Transfer Experiment of Impingement Cooling,” General Electric-Aircraft Engines, Technical Report TEES-44950, December 1994.

7. Y. M. Zhang et al., “Advanced Turbine Cooling Heat Transfer and Aerodynamic Studies - Part I: Effect of Rotation on Enhanced Coolant Passage Heat Transfer; Part II: Effect of TBC Spallation on Surface Heat Transfer,” DOE-Advanced Turbine Systems, Technical Report TEES-43520, October 1995.

8. Y. M. Zhang, “Post-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of the STS-84 (S/MM-06) Mission”, LMSMSS-32579, HDID-A44B-750, August 25, 1997

9. Y. M. Zhang and J. F. Keener, “Pre-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of the STS-86 (S/MM-07) Mission”, LMSMSS-32592, HDID-A44B-767, September 22, 1997

10. Y. M. Zhang, “G189A ECLSS Analysis of loss of FES - for STS-93 Mission”, LMSMSS-32627, HDID-A44B-796, October 28, 1997

11. Y. M. Zhang, “Post-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of the STS-82 (HST SR-02) Mission”, LMSMSS-32666, HDID-A44B-813, January 8, 1998

12. Y. M. Zhang, “Pre-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of the STS-89 (S/MM-08) Mission”, LMSMSS-32680, HDID-A44B-822, January 12, 1998

13. Y. M. Zhang, “Pre-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of One Day Weather Wave-Off for MPLM Missions”, LMSMSS-32725, HDID-A44B-846, March 6, 1998

14. Y. M. Zhang, “Post-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of the STS-89 (S/MM-08) Mission”, LMSMSS-32824, HDID-2G42-900, May 28, 1998

15. Y. M. Zhang, “Preliminary Pre-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of the STS-88 (Flight-2A) Mission”, LMSMSS-32876, HDID-2G42-, September 25, 1998

16. Y. M. Zhang, “Analysis of the Potable Water System in TransHab ECLSS Systems”, LMSMSS-32951, HDID-2G42-994, September 28, 1998

17. Y. M. Zhang and F. F. Jeng, “Pre-Flight G189A ECLSS Analysis of the STS-88 (Flight-2A) Mission”, LMSMSS-33016, HDID-2G42-1029, November 30, 1998

18. Y. M. Zhang, “Post-Flight ECLSS Analysis of the STS-88 (ISS-01-2A) Mission”, LMSEAT-33053, HDID-2G42-1057, March 25, 1999

19. Y. M. Zhang, “Post-Flight ECLSS Analysis of the STS-96 (ISS-2A.1) Logistics Mission”, LMSEAT-33195, HDID-2G42-1155, August 25, 1999

20. Y. M. Zhang, “Thermal Analysis of Compressible GN2 Flow of X-38 Pressure Control System”, LMSEAT-33313, MSAD-00-0198, April 20, 2000

21. Y. M. Zhang, “Thermal Analysis of Compressible CO2 Flow of Portable Fire Extinguisher System”, LMSEAT-33509, MSAD-00-0538, October 25, 2000

22. Y. M. Zhang, “Thermal Control Subsystem Sizing Analysis Tool (TCSSAT)”, LMSEAT-33645, MSAD-01-0305, June 28, 2001

23. Y. M. Zhang, “X-38 ECLSS G-189A Analysis with External Cooling Loop”, LMSEAT-33778, MSAD-01-0531, September 28, 2001

24. Y.M. Zhang, “Space Shuttle Operations TPS Debris Damage Thermal Analysis”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TH-IL-02-003, September 27, 2002.

25. Y.M. Zhang, “Thermal Analysis Results for BSTRA Ball Test Support”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TH-IL-03-001, January 16, 2003.

26. Y.M. Zhang, “Thermal Analysis of Chin Panel with Three Different Thermal Models for Trajectory of EOM”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TH-IL-03-003, January 16, 2003.

27. Y.M. Zhang, “SINDA Model Development for Debris Damage Thermal Analysis and Impact Assessments”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TH-IL-03-045, July 23, 2003.

28. Y.M. Zhang, “TRASYS Models Development for Debris Damage Thermal Analysis and Impact Assessments”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TH-IL-03-046, July 23, 2003.

30. Y.M. Zhang, “Development of 3D SINDA Critical Thermal Math Model”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TH-IL-03-060, October 24, 2003.

31. Y.M. Zhang, “Development of Automated 3-D SINDA Thermal Math Model Builder”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TH-IL-2004-004, March 31, 2004

32. Y.M. Zhang, “Preliminary Validation of Automated 3-D Thermal Math Model With NASA/JSC Arc Jet Test Data”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-IL-2005-031, May 10, 2005

33. Y.M. Zhang, “Thermal Analysis for Hydraulic Fluid Contamination on OMS Pod”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-IL-2005-036, May 10, 2005

34. Y.M. Zhang, “3-D TMM Thermal Analysis with NASA/JSC Arc Jet Test E-Wash Data”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-IL-2005-060, July 12, 2005

35. Y.M. Zhang, “Protruding Gap Filler Thermal Analysis for EOM, ATO and TAL”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-IL-2006-023, March 10, 2006

36. Y.M. Zhang, “Thermal Analysis of Historical Damages on OMS Pods, Forward Windows and FRCS for Upper Surface Inspection Criteria”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-TM-2006-081, November 30, 2006

37. Y.M. Zhang, “3-D TMM Thermal Analysis Tool Verification and Validation with Arc Jet Tests

Specified in the requirements document - Tile Repair Analytical Tools Requirements Document NS05HB022”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-TM-2007-013, March 6, 2007

38. Y.M. Zhang, “Development of 3-D Thermal Desktop OMS POD Tile-Blanket Interface Thermal Math Models”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-TM-2008-015, July 25, 2008

39. Y.M. Zhang, “Generic Desk Guide for Development of 3D Thermal Math Model with Thermal Desktop Program”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-TM-2008-026, November 12, 2008

40. Y.M. Zhang, “Thermal Analysis for LH RSB Block Seal Damages”, Boeing Integrated Defense System, NASA Systems – Houston, ATA-TPS-IL-2009-002, July 5, 2009

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