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Chirag KalalCurriculum vitae
Ekebergabacken 4-1103, FarstaStockholm
12363, SwedenH +46 760887550
B [email protected]://se.linkedin.com/in/chirag-kalal-48383062
Education2014–2016 Master’s of Science - Turbo machinery (EQF Level 7)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden and University of Liege,BelgiumErasmus Mundus Master’s in the field of Turbomachinery which pre-dominantly focuses incomputational fluid dynamics, finite element method, aero elasticity, unsteady aerodynamics,advanced mechanical vibrations and fracture mechanics
2007–2011 Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (EQF Level 6)Gujarat University, India, GPA: 3.92/4
Professional ExperienceMarch 2016- Oct 2016
Master Thesis - Validation of numerical code for multi-row flutter test case using Timemarching and Fourier Transformation technique KTH Royal Institute of Technology{ Inviscid steady state simulation under low-subsonic to transonic flow conditions{ Prescribed plunging frequency and mode shape (first bending) extraction{ Unsteady Numerical investigation of aerodynamic damping for various inter-blade phase angles
using two techniques{ Time step convergence study for the least stable nodal diameter
July 2011 –July 2014
Executive Engineer - SIEMENS LIMITED, IndiaManufacturing, Assembly and Testing Engineer for Turbo-compressors, Blowers andIndustrial fansKey Responsibilities:{ Product Development - Development of automatic rotating table for heavy welding job{ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development for assembly process of products{ Effective communication and knowledge sharing of SOP procedure to factory technicians{ Analyse Bill of materials (BOMs), Assembly specifications and Engineering drawings{ Quality check of incoming materials and assembly process as per QAP{ Assist Quality engineer for NDT and DT testing at supplier’s end and internal factory testing{ Project Review with top management - Presentation of manufacturing progress report{ Identification of Non-conformance (NC) and implementation of corresponding Corrective
Action Prevention Action (CAPA){ Project expedition by visiting the suppliers to carry out inspection work and solving customer
queries{ Team Lead - Mechanical Run Test (MRT) and Full Scale Performance Test (FSPT) of
complete package (compressor, base frame, motor, lube oil system){ Shaft alignment between motor-rotor, gap clearance inspection between rotor-casing, bearing
temperature and vibration inspection{ Final Testing - Primary source of contact with project management, engineering and customer
Key Academic ProjectsAutumn
2015Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of twin-spooled turbo-jet engine using MATLAB,University of Liege{ 1D FE modelling of twin-spooled engine in MATLAB and modal analysis of configuration for
the construction of a Campbell diagram{ Investigation of critical speeds, stability zones and setting up bearing stiffness plot
Autumn2015
Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of a tuned Blisk assembly using MATLAB and SAM-CEF field, University of Liege{ Setting up ZZENF/SAFE diagram and validating it with modal analysis in SAMCEF Finite
Element software
Autumn2015
Finite Element and Experimental Modal Analysis of an aircraft model using SAMCEFfield and MATLAB, University of Liege{ Numerical modal analysis of the airplane model and validating with experimental modal
identification techniques{ Applying correlation methods to compare the numerical and experimental results
Autumn2015
Numerical Flutter Analysis of low pressure turbine blade row using ANSYS CFX andMechanical APDL, KTH Royal Institute of Technology{ ANSYS Meachanical APDL employed to obtain the Eigen frequencies and Eigen modes{ Fourier shifted boundary condition tecnique used in ANSYS CFX{ CFD Post processing to extract the aerodynamic damping
SkillsSoftware: Modelling - NX (CAD), AUTO-CADSoftware: Analysis - ANSYS APDL, CFX, MATLAB, SAMCEF, METAFORSoftware: Material Selection - CES
Programming:Python(Basic)Languages: English(Fluent), Hindi(Native), Gujarati(Native), Swedish(Basic)
Honours and Achievements2015 Awarded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship while pursuing master’s study2012 Development of in-house testing facility for blowers and industrial fans at Siemens Ltd and
recognition from Project Management Team2009 2nd College Rank and 3rd University Rank in 4th Semester of Bachelor’s of Mechanical
engineering2008 Vice Captain - State Level Volleyball Championship from University Team
ReferencesDr. Paul Petrie-Repar - Associate Professor at KTH - [email protected]. Akshay Kapadia - Business Head at Siemens - [email protected]
