Harsh Paliwal
Engineer
Vadodara
Summary
Detail-oriented Thermal Engineer with an M.Tech degree and a wealth of experience in thermal and fluid simulations, exergy analysis, and power plant optimization. Skilled in Gate Cycle, CFD, and Python. Passionate about leveraging expertise to drive innovative and reliable solutions in the aerospace and Power sector. Dedicated to collaborating on pioneering projects, and advancing gas turbine technology. A fast-paced, deadline-driven team player eager to contribute to advancements in aero-thermal systems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineer
L&T- SARGENT & LUNDY
Vadodara
07.2023 - Current
- Completed 1000+ hours of 1-D Thermal and Fluid Simulations in Gate-cycle for thermal and combined cycle power plants.
- Collaborated with GT and Power plant major Equipment OEMs to ensure that equipment performance met established performance criteria.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency and reliability using simulation data, crucial for overall plant performance.
- Formulated correction curves to evaluate plant performance in various conditions.
- Pioneered two-phase flow pipe sizing and pressure drop calculation for Geothermal applications, enhancing company capabilities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines
Intern
Cummins India Limited
Pune
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed Injector Performance Analysis and designed testing parameters
- Evaluated new components for fuel system performance transparency
- Supported new product development and benchmarking/testing
- Conducted performance testing and analysis on fuel system components, ensuring product met quality and performance standards
- Assisted in design and execution of experiments to validate component performance
- Analyzed test data to identify trends and make recommendations for design improvements
- Prepared technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to engineering team.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Education
M Tech - Thermal System Design
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technolog
Surat 09.2021 - 06.2023
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Technocrats Institute of Technology
Bhopal 08.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
1 D Thermal Simulation
Exergy Analysis
Two phase Flow
HVAC- R
Thermodynamic Cycle Design
HVAC- R
Process Engineering
Data Analysis
Fuel System
Gas Turbine
Python
MS Office
Accomplishments
- Assessment of injector performance sensitivity to changes in critical assembly parameters.
- Exergy analysis of the VCRS cycle for condensing heavy hydrocarbons in ONGC's natural gas supply, focused on optimization.
- Conducted Exergy Analysis of the VCRS cycle for ONGC, optimizing efficiency and reducing energy consumption by 10%.
- Developed an advanced Excel tool for two-phase flow analysis in cross-country pipelines, reducing manpower by 20% and eliminating software costs.
- Created Python code to streamline end-of-assembly line test data analysis, improving productivity by 50% and automating Excel report generation.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Reading about Cosmos
Timeline
Engineer
L&T- SARGENT & LUNDY
07.2023 - Current
Intern
Cummins India Limited
09.2022 - 06.2023
M Tech - Thermal System Design
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technolog
09.2021 - 06.2023
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Technocrats Institute of Technology
08.2015 - 06.2019