PAVAN K

> Performed steady/unsteady and SBES CFD simulations of gas turbine combustors to analyze dome temperature distribution, dilution mixing, and hotspot behavior.

> Conducted fuel nozzle offset studies evaluating +ve and -ve immersion configurations against baseline, assessing exit profile uniformity and NOx trends.
> Performed fuel temperature sensitivity studies to investigate the effect of inlet fuel conditions on NOx and soot formation.
> Carried out swirler design parametric studies to evaluate flow mixing quality and combustor exit temperature profiles.

> Executed cowl optimization studies focusing on hotspot mitigation and improved CAR plot distributions.
Supported GE engine development programs with detailed post-processing and reporting.

• Conducted steady-state thermal analysis to identify and mitigate hotspots in automotive headlamp systems, enhancing reliability.
• Executed external aerodynamic simulations to evaluate and optimize vehicle performance under varying conditions.
• Performed CFD analysis of NACA23024 airfoil with multiple turbulence models to assess aerodynamic efficiency.
• Conducted transient thermal analysis of composite vacuum assemblies.
• Performed CFD analysis of electronic cooling systems.

• Contributed to axial flow turbine design and analysis in Turbine Division.
• Performed turbine CFD simulations using ANSYS CFX.
• Extracted performance parameters across varying RPM and pressure ratios.
• Supported LPT and HPT rotor assembly and inspection activities to ensure component integrity.
• Coordinated rig testing activities and maintained documentation for performance validation.