Sreejith Kakkadath
Lead Engineer
Summary
A Dynamic professional with more than 14 years of experience in simulation of various Powertrain systems including Vehicle Performance Simulation, Multibody Crank Train Simulation (1D and 3D), Valve Train simulation, Piston & Ring Dynamics and Lube Oil consumption simulations. Experience in Product design, Testing, Business Development/Development of New Business opportunities, Pre-sales Activities, Application Engineering.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer : Powertrain NVH
Mahindra and Mahindra
07.2023 - Current
- Structure Borne Noise Prediction with AVL Excite and Powertrain Bracket Vibrations For 1.2L,1.5L,2.2L,2.0L Engines
- Guiding and Mentoring Team Members
- Coordinating with PMO team for Project Related Budget Activities for PT NVH Team
Senior Application Engineer(Global)
Realis Simulation Inc/ Formerly Ricardo Software
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Methodolgy Development ,Application Engineering Projects,Customer Support & Training.(Global),Software Release Testing.
- Cohesively working with Product managers to ensure Product quality and performance meet customer specification
- Facilitating & Extending support on Resolving Technical Issues on Product and development phases as well as customer Support.
- Validation and Benchmarking of VULCAN- Thermal Analysis Software (Benchmarking with Templug measurements and RICARDO Inbuilt Matlab Thermal Analysis Codes).
- Vulcan thermal Analysis for 1.5L Gasoline engine and Correlate with templug measurement-(Japanese Client)
- Vibro-Acoustic Analysis for EV Powertrain using Valdyn and Fearce
- Crankshaft Dynamics, Fatigue & NVH Analysis of 2.5L Diesel Engine
- Valve-Train Analysis for 3 Cylinder Diesel Engine.
- Piston,Ring Dynamics and Fatigue Analysis of 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine
- Connecting Rod EHD,Stress and Fatigue Analysis
- Valve Durability Analysis Using Fearce and Valdyn
Associate Manager–Research and Development
Hero Moto Corp
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Providing Continuous support to CFT teams (Design,Mechanical Development, Validation
- Interaction with Suppliers (Federal Mogul, Shriram Pistons, Bimetal etc) on design reviews and finalization.
- Application Engineering /Problem solving support for Piston, Valvetrain, Cranktrain, Bearing through MBD Simulation.
- CIT Jaipur
- 1D simulation of Bearing,Torsional and strength Analysis of Crankshaft for different Segments of two wheeler.-(AVL Excite Designer)
- Simulation of Elasto-Hydrodynamic(EHD) Bearing analysis of Connecting rod Small End and Big End,Crankshaft Main Bearing and Camshaft Bearing for predicting the failure of same.(AVL Excite Power Unit)
- Piston Contact Analysis (EHD) Using AVL Excite Power Unit.(Piston profile and Pin profile optimization for Noise,friction,wear etc)
- Valve train Dynamic Analysis for different Segments of two wheeler- (AVL Excite Timing Drive)
- Crankshaft Dynamic study, Structure borne Noise prediction of Engine using AVL Excite & Impress.
Senior Engineer –Research and Development
India Pistons Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Managing Durability Testing activities related to Piston/Rings
- Performing Simulation and Design related Activities and Application Engineering to Customers –( AshokLeyland,Escorts,TMTL,Simpsons,Greaves)
- Simulation of Piston Dynamics and Ring dynamics using Ricardo Pisdyn and Ringpak and FEV piston and Ring Dynamics,Isight
- Piston Skirt and Crown Contact Analysis
- Determination of Skirt Contact Pressure for Scuffing/Seizure Prediction,Friction reduction
- Blow-by and Oil Consumption prediction and Reduction
- Optimization of Piston skirt profile and Piston ring parameters using Isight.
- Chennai
- Analysis and prediction of piston slap piston skirt contact pressure, scuffing ,wear,Piston skirt profile optimization for Friction Reduction for 30kw,40kw,125kw,140kw,444kw Engines.
- Performing Blow by and Lube oil consumption reduction, friction reduction by optimizing the Piston and Ring Parameters for 30kw,40kw,125kw,140kw,444kw Engines
- Implementation of unique piston ring profile for oil ring for reduced oil consumption and validated the same.
- Developed inhouse skirt profile design software.
Senior Engineer (Simulation)
AVL India Ltd
06.2011 - 03.2015
- Responsible for Analysis and Technical Support for AVL Cruise, AVL Excite Power unit, Excite Designer, Excite Timing Drive, Excite Piston & Rings.
- Supporting Development of Vehicle Performance Simulation,Engine Multi body model (Engine dynamic analysis, crank train modeling, valve train modeling and piston and ring modeling).
- Providing Technical Training for AVL Excite Power unit, Excite Designer, Excite Timing Drive and Excite Piston & Rings.
- Gurgaon
- Calculation of Fuel consumption and Emission for Different Driving cycle and to evaluate climbing performance for Heavy commercial vehicle
- Calculation of Fuel Consumption and acceleration performance on Heavy Duty Truck Using AVL Cruise.
- Crank train Analysis of 2.2L Diesel Engine Bearing Torsional and Strength Analysis
- Analytical Concept investigation for Bearing Parameter Design for 1.4L Engine
- Crank Shaft dynamic and Strength Analysis of 1.4 L,1.0 litre Engine
- Piston Liner Contact Analysis of 1.9L Diesel Engine
- Investigation of Crankshaft Offset and Piston Pin offset on Piston Secondary motion on 1.4L,1.0L, Engine
- Determination of values for blow-by, Lube oil consumption, inter-ring pressure and oil film thickness between the rings and cylinder bore.
- Analysis of Valve train Dynamics for Single Cylinder Diesel Engine 611cc
- Valve train Analysis for 3 cylinder 1.9 L TC CR Diesel Engine for Passenger Application
- Valve train Analysis for 3 cylinder 1L TC CR Diesel Engine for Passenger Application
Education
M.Tech - Automotive Engineering
VIT -ARAI
04.2001 -
Skills
Excite Power Unit
undefinedPublications
Parametrical and Tribological Investigation of Ring Parameters Using RingDynamics Simulation for Blow-by, LOC and Friction Reduction, SAE, 2017, Sreejith.k, Avinash.A, Premkumarr Santhanamm, 2017-28-1954
Presentations
- Design Optimization Using Isight in Ring Dynamics Simulation for Blowby & LOC Reduction, Simulia Regional User Meeting, 2016, Sreejith.k, Avinash.A, Premkumarr Santhanamm
- Numerical Simulation study on Low friction piston system design, Ricardo India User conference, 2016, Sreejith.k, Avinash.A, Premkumarr Santhanamm
Timeline
Lead Engineer : Powertrain NVH
Mahindra and Mahindra
07.2023 - Current
Senior Application Engineer(Global)
Realis Simulation Inc/ Formerly Ricardo Software
11.2019 - 07.2023
Associate Manager–Research and Development
Hero Moto Corp
12.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Engineer –Research and Development
India Pistons Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Engineer (Simulation)
AVL India Ltd
06.2011 - 03.2015
M.Tech - Automotive Engineering
VIT -ARAI
04.2001 -
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