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Rakesh Devarajan

Engine Performance Lead Engineer
Bengaluru

Summary

  • A result-driven professional with expertise in Engine and Exhaust After treatment System integration development for performance and emission up-gradation.
  • Have a proven track record of executing complex analysis with well-developed project management and leadership qualities.
  • Deeply involved in innovation, planning, development & delivery of multiple flagship powertrain solutions across platforms.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Manager, Engine D&D

BEML Ltd.
7 2022 - Current
  • Formulated and developed Exhaust After Treatment System with DOC, DPF & SCR for heavy duty off highway Diesel engine as per vehicle packaging requirement and adopted to meet BS-IV (CEV) requirements
  • Successfully developed core engine systems for 1500hp heavy duty Diesel engine including 2D, 3D design freeze, ATP finalization of critical 5C parts and Non PRP parts. Involved in identifying potential suppliers, Coordinated with purchase team and vendors for part development and testing
  • Successfully achieved Emission norms with DOC+SCR for DI Diesel engine. Virtual simulation helps to optimize emission parameters with minimal design & component changes leads to significant reduction in number of hardware variants required, resulting 40% reduction in testing time & cost.
  • Performed Conceptual study on 1D performance & 3D CFD combustion strategy for Hydrogen Direct Injection on heavy duty diesel engine platform to meet future emission regulations

Manager, Engine D&D

BEML Ltd.
04.2016 - 07.2022
  • Project management including capacity planning, work allocation tracking performance of team with 5 members
  • Executed 1D performance simulation of new clean sheet diesel engine design and selection of key engine parameters such as bore/stroke and engine displacement, rated speed, compression ratio, turbocharger matching, port flow coefficients, valve sizes and lift profiles
  • Finalized Intake port development for Heavy Duty DI Diesel engine using 3D CFD software. Port shape has been developed to achieve swirl and flow coefficient target. Steady state flow analysis of intake port for different valve lifts and Design recommendations to achieve desired flow coefficient and swirl values at test rig

Assistant Manager, Engine D&D

BEML Ltd.
04.2012 - 04.2016
  • Performed Valvetrain simulation for in-line Diesel engine to optimize valvetrain system as part of efficiency improvement program. Revamped Cam Profiles and redesigned springs, contributing to 20% improvement in valvetrain dynamics, reducing wear and tear
  • Successfully completed Water jacket flow analysis & HTC calculation for DI Diesel Engine. Exceeded targeted coolant flow velocity in critical areas of head, including flame face, achieving a 28% improvement in heat dissipation and preventing thermal stress-related engine failures.

Simulation Engineer

AVL Technical Centre Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 04.2012
  • Performed Water jacket flow optimization of 4-cylinder Diesel engine for Gen-set Application using CFD software
  • Successful in providing design recommendations to Design team based on interpretation of analysis results
  • Performed Gasoline In-cylinder flow analysis of V twin Gasoline Engine using CFD software. Mixture formation and combustion is performed at rated speed
  • Conducted CFD Simulation of Intake system with EGR distribution of 4-cylinder Gasoline engine. EGR distribution and its spreading into intake runners of different cylinders.

Project Engineer

MSRSAS
10.2006 - 3 2010
  • Research activities and CFD Software training for Fluent, GT-Suite, Ricardo Vectis & Wave
  • Execution of 3D CFD analysis of automotive components
  • Define model set-up and boundary conditions; execute analysis and post-processing of results
  • Conducting corporate training in field of Powertrain and Automotive Product Design.

Education

B.Tech in Automobile Engineering -

SCT College of Engineering, Kerala University
03.2001 - 04.2005

MSc in Automotive Engineering -

M S Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies, Coventry University
Bengaluru
03.2006 - 04.2007

Skills

  • Team building & leadership
  • Project Management

  • Engine & After treatment development

  • Effective communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Cross functional teamwork
  • Present test and analysis results

Professional Contributions

  • Holder of a patent for a Cotter-less pushrod valvetrain with lash adjuster system, enhancing engine efficiency and reliability.
  • Frequent speaker at industry conferences with papers on engine performance and CFD applications.
  • Participated in VAVE workshop program. Ideas for weight reduction & cost reduction were generated & implemented.
  • Winner of R&D Innovation Contest held across BEML Research & Development Centres in 2018

Accomplishments

    Simulation, test activities:

  • Successfully engineered four different heavy-duty Diesel engine series to meet emission norms. Formularized plan definition for engine simulation and test matrix preparation.
  • Analyzed and reviewed key performance indicators such as fuel economy, emission, durability & reliability parameters.
  • Summarize and presented test and analysis results to team and management.

    • New development:

  • Spearhead development of core engine systems for inline & V-type heavy duty diesel engine.
  • Successfully conducted project review on new engine development activates.
  • Established project management system and monitored project progress. Coordinate with supplier, internal stake holders for development, testing and acceptance of parts.

Software

PTC Creo

GT Suite/Power & AVL Concerto

AVL Fire & Converge CFD

Python, Matlab

Microsoft Office Products

Woodword ToolKit, Vector CANape

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 17/08/1983
  • Nationality: Indian

Interests

Enthusiastic about Research & Development of future ICE solutions like Alternative fuels, Hydrogen & Hybrid technologies for creating a Cleaner and Greener world of Mobility

Functional Training and Certification

  • Diesel Engine Systems by Ricardo UK
  • Advanced Converge CFD Software
  • Battery Thermal Management Systems
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle Simulation using GT-Suite
  • Leadership and People Management Skills

Timeline

Manager, Engine D&D

BEML Ltd.
04.2016 - 07.2022

Assistant Manager, Engine D&D

BEML Ltd.
04.2012 - 04.2016

Simulation Engineer

AVL Technical Centre Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 04.2012

Project Engineer

MSRSAS
10.2006 - 3 2010

MSc in Automotive Engineering -

M S Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies, Coventry University
03.2006 - 04.2007

B.Tech in Automobile Engineering -

SCT College of Engineering, Kerala University
03.2001 - 04.2005

Sr. Manager, Engine D&D

BEML Ltd.
7 2022 - Current

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