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Specialist in Numerical Modelling (CFD, FEA, FSI)

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  • 02.03.2016

Kurzvorstellung

I have over twenty years experience numerical modelling. Over that time I have used my experience on projects in the aerospace, automotive and maritime industries.

Qualifikationen

  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Finite-Elemente-Methode (FEM)

Projekt‐ & Berufserfahrung

Numerical Modelling (CFD, FEA and FSI)
Rolls-Royce Deutschland (Aero Engines) /EKES GmbH, Dahlewitz
3/2013 – 2/2016 (3 Jahre)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

3/2013 – 2/2016

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Part of the EKES GmbH team supporting projects at Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dahlewitz site involving the CFD, FEA, aeroelastic and thermal modelling of static and rotating components of BR700 NextGen and future aircraft engines. Current focus is on the forced response analysis of the high pressure compressor of the BR700 NextGen engine.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

IT-Support (allg.), Fluid-, Struktur- und thermische Koppelung (FSI), Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Numerical Modelling
BAE Systems, Bristol
5/2012 – 11/2012 (7 Monate)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

5/2012 – 11/2012

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Employed as part of a BAE Systems research and development team that worked on BAE Systems and external client projects. Involved the use of a multi-disciplined optimisation comprising the use of CAD, FEA and CFD to develop land, sea and air vehicles and their systems. Typical projects involved work on heat transfer for nuclear submarine reactors, low observable UAV aerodynamics and acoustics modelling.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Hardware Entwicklung, Rechnergestütztes Betriebsleitsystem (RBL), Wärmeübertragung, Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, CAD (computer-aided design), Akustik, SEO / SEM, Forschung & Entwicklung (allg.), F&E Management

Consultant - FEA Stress Analysis
General Dynamics, Ashchurch
8/2011 – 4/2012 (9 Monate)
Automobilindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

8/2011 – 4/2012

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Responsible for the use and development of the FEA methodology. Involved daily use of the FEA codes for defence related several projects as well as implementing a long-term strategy to increase the capabilities of the group. Typical problems included linear and non-linear structural analysis and noise vibration and harshness (NVH) analysis of armoured vehicles.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Hardware Entwicklung, IT-Beratung (allg.), Inbetriebnahme (allg.)

Testing and Development Engineer
Rolls-Royce (Aero Engines), Derby
7/2010 – 5/2011 (11 Monate)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

7/2010 – 5/2011

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Involved in the testing and development and certification (ATA 71, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78) of the Trent XWB turbofan designated to power the Airbus A350 airliner. Maintained validation, verification and certification packages to ensure compliance. Organised instrumentation design and ensured acquisition of test data, to demonstrate that compliance was managed efficiently and also arranged and supported the build, test and strip cycle(s) for development engines in accordance with the Engine Development Plan (EDP) and certification processes in preparation for Entry into Service (EIS).

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Hardware Entwicklung, Testing (IT), IT-Support (allg.), Technisches Testing, Management (allg.), Design (allg.), Dienstleistung (allg.)

Functional System Safety Engineer
Airbus, Bristol
8/2009 – 12/2009 (5 Monate)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

8/2009 – 12/2009

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Performed functional system safety tasks for the fuel system (ATA 28) of the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. Included review of the fuel system and other related system architectures and the creation and analysis of fault trees using the Fault Tree Plus and SARAA software. Authored for the Airbus A350 fuel system Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA) and the Manufacturer’s Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) documents for submission to EASA.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Architektur (allg.), Rechnergestütztes Betriebsleitsystem (RBL), Sicherheitstechnik (allg.)

Aeroelastics Engineer
Rolls-Royce, Bristol
5/2007 – 8/2009 (2 Jahre, 4 Monate)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

5/2007 – 8/2009

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Performed aerodynamic, aeroelastic, stress and vibration analysis, heat transfer and anti-icing analysis of LiftFan and the compressor section of F136 engine for use in the Lockheed-Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). This involved meshing the relevant geometries and the use of various CFD and FEA codes including ICEM-CFD, Fluent, MSES, AU3D, SC03 codes and the use of relevant experimental data for validation.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Wärmeübertragung, Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, Prüfwerkzeuge, Aufzugstechnik

Consulting Aerodynamicist
EADS, Newport
12/2006 – 4/2007 (5 Monate)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

12/2006 – 4/2007

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Carried out CATIA V5 CAD design work on EADS Eurocopter NH-90 helicopter geometry to modify the airframe to represent various search and rescue mission platforms and scenarios. Modelled these scenarios in CFD as part of a performance prediction exercise for a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence evaluation.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

IT-Beratung (allg.), Hubschraubertechnik, Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, CAD (computer-aided design), CATIA, Design (allg.)

Fuel Systems Engineer
Airbus, Birmingham
6/2006 – 11/2006 (6 Monate)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

6/2006 – 11/2006

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Modelled fluid flows of Airbus aircraft fuel systems using, the Fluent CFD software. Involved extensive use of CATIA V5 for geometry creation and clean-up and the use of various meshing tools as well as coding in C++. Generated CFD models for fuel sloshing load cases for NASTRAN and ABAQUS FEA software.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

C#, C++, C, Rechnergestütztes Betriebsleitsystem (RBL), Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Systemtechnik, Abaqus FEA, CATIA

Consulting Aerodynamicist
Audi Sport, Ingolstadt
8/2005 – 11/2005 (4 Monate)
Automobilindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

8/2005 – 11/2005

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Carried out CATIA V5 geometry creation, clean up, meshing and submission of complex, full-car, CFD files to model the racing cars for the WSC and German Touring (DTM) car programmes. Files were characterised by the inclusion of detailed exterior, under hood and interior geometric details. Projects included the Le Mans winning R8 and R10 cars.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

IT-Beratung (allg.), Innenausstattung (Interieur), Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, CATIA

Aerodynamicist – Project Manager
Airbus, Bristol
8/2002 – 6/2006 (3 Jahre, 11 Monate)
Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

8/2002 – 6/2006

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Wind tunnel and CFD investigations into low speed, high-lift and transonic flows for nacelle-pylon-wing and flap track fairing (FTF) integration on the A320 and A350 and A400M aircraft. Project managed A350 FTF design between UK and German offices.. Involved CAD work using CATIA V4.2 and CATIA V5 and the use of the Flite 3D and Solar-Tau CFD codes. Investigated various load cases for FEA and aeroelastics and flutter studies for ground and flight shape wings.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, CAD (computer-aided design), Cadwork, CATIA, Aufzugstechnik, Management (allg.), Design (allg.)

Consulting Aerodynamicist
Exa Corporation,, London
2/2002 – 6/2003 (1 Jahr, 5 Monate)
Automobilindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

2/2002 – 6/2003

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Trained in the Exa Powerflow Lattice-Boltzmann CFD software suite. Supported various clients in England and continental Europe. These included BMW, Audi, Nissan, MIRA, Jaguar and Land Rover. Helped to develop code methodology for Formula One and other types of motorsport. Used the software to model various types of problems with an emphasis on time dependent aerodynamics. Project managed and developed these according to client needs.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Hardware Entwicklung, IT-Support (allg.), Schulung / Training (IT), IT-Beratung (allg.), Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, Management (allg.)

Head of CFD Group
Sauber Formula 1 Team, Hinwil
2/1999 – 2/2002 (3 Jahre, 1 Monat)
Automobilindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

2/1999 – 2/2002

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Created the Formula One Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) group based on a multi-discipline CFD code philosophy. Integrated the functioning of CFD group into the design office structure. Designed and supervised experimental wind tunnel and on-track validation tests to correlate with steady state and transient part and full-car solutions. Created load cases to allow for weight reduction and to predict aeroelastic deflection of aerodynamic components so that actual underway shapes and aerodynamics could be modelled. Also created meshes for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) cases using NASTRAN software on complex gearbox models.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, Prüfwerkzeuge, Design (allg.)

Head of Aerodynamics
March Cars, Wokingham
11/1992 – 12/1993 (1 Jahr, 2 Monate)
Automobilindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

11/1992 – 12/1993

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Managed the company’s Formula 3 and Formula Atlantic experimental and CFD programmes. Also responsible for the validation of numerical predictions with wind tunnel models and full size car performance using the PI data acquisition software. Advised teams on aerodynamic changes during race weekends. Designed and drew components.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamik, Prüfwerkzeuge, Management (allg.), Design (allg.)

Ausbildung

Ph.D. City University
Fluid Dynamics
2002
London, England
BSc. Cornell Univeristy
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
1990
Ithaca, New York, USA

Über mich

I am able to work in high pressure environments either alone or as part of a team and deliver experimental and numerical solutions to difficult problems in short time scales.

Weitere Kenntnisse

ANSYS ICEM-CFD, Workbench, CFX, Fluent, Icepak, Mechanical, ACP
Centaur Soft
Pointwise Gridgen
openFOAM
FORTRAN 77, 90
C, C++
Python
Matlab
UNIX
Linux

Persönliche Daten

Sprache
  • Englisch (Muttersprache)
  • Französisch (Fließend)
  • Portugiesisch (Fließend)
  • Spanisch (Fließend)
  • Schwedisch (Gut)
Reisebereitschaft
Europa
Arbeitserlaubnis
  • Europäische Union
Profilaufrufe
2924
Alter
57
Berufserfahrung
33 Jahre und 10 Monate (seit 05/1990)
Projektleitung
15 Jahre

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