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What makes me a Potential Candidate!

Introduction

I am a graduate student pursuing my Master’s in mechanical engineering at University of Cincinnati with a specialization in thermals and fluids. During the course of my academic career, I have also managed to accrue 2+ years of work experience in the field of CFD.

My graduate thesis involves modeling and parametric study of thermal energy storage. I have developed a MATLAB code for two-dimensional numerical simulation model. I am currently working as a graduate research assistant at UC Simulation Center (Procter & Gamble Collaboration). I am responsible for developing CFD models, performing simulations and doing analysis for different consumer products.

Skills

CAD : ANSYS Space Claim, Catia V5, Solidworks, AutoCAD

CFD : ANSYS Fluent,STAR-CCM+

Programming : MATLAB, Python

Data visualization & post processing : CFD post, EnSight

OS : Linux, Windows

Other : Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Ansys Workbench,Familiar with HPC

Certification : Ansys Fluent and CATIA V5

Master’s Thesis

Parametric study of a thermal energy storage module Aug 2017 - Present

  • A high-performance TES unit encapsulated with lithium nitrate trihydrate as a phase change material is used for the study

  • Two-dimensional numerical simulation model is developed using MATLAB. The finite control volume technique is used to solve transient heat transfer and energy balance equations

  • Temporal and spatial behavior of numerical data are validated against experimental data

  • Study determines effects of parameters like flow rate and overall heat transfer coefficient on the performance of TES unit

Honors & Awards

P&G Simulation Technology Scholarship Spring 2020

This scholarship is awarded to one of the amazing students who has excelled and made many accomplishments while being a key member of UC Simulation Center team

Univeristy Graduate Scholarship

Yearly scholarship for academic performance from Fall 2017 to Fall 2020

P&G Tuition

Full tuition fee support from Fall 2017 to Fall 2020

Recommendations

Melissa Ryan, Program Director at UC Simulation Center Relationship: Directly reported to her

Rituja is a hard worker who strives to do her best work as well as be a good person, co-worker and leader. She has been working on CFD projects and has developed many CFD models that have been a major asset to her P&G mentor. Rituja is well-spoken, kind and has a great attitude about learning and a positive work ethic

Academics and Learnings

Education

University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Science, Cincinnati, OH Expected December 2020

Master of Science in Mechnical Engineering GPA: 3.6/4

Major courses: Convection Heat Transfer, Viscous Fluid Flow, HVAC Design, Numerical Methods for Aerospace Fluid Mechanics, CFD

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India May 2017

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering CGPA: 8.35/10

Research Experience

UC Modeling and Simulation Center (P&G Collaboration) Aug 2018 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant (CFD)

  • Developed CFD research projects by P&G involving steady and transient flow analysis, turbulence modeling, multi-component species transport modeling, and particle dispersion simulation of different consumer products

  • Analyzed effects of parameters like diffusivity, particle diameter, and saturation pressures on evaporation rate of the particle

  • Software used: Ansys Fluent, Spaceclaim, Ensight

Thermal - Fluid and Thermal Processing Laboratory (TFTPL) May 2018 - Jul 2018

Graduate Assistant

  • Performed CFD analysis of particle simulation for aerosol flow in rotating drum dustiness tester, a project by ‘NIOSH’

  • Results for transient flow analysis and lagrangian particle tracking for different particle diameters were evaluated

  • Software used - Ansys Fluent and Star CCM+

Academic Projects

2018 Integrated Sustainable Building Design Competition by ASHRAE Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • The project involved calculating heating and cooling loads, HVAC system selection, design calculations and selection of proper building material to achieve sustainable building under the given budget

Analysis of offset strip fin heat exchanger Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Performed 3D simulations for air flow in offset strip fin heat exchanger with periodic boundary conditions using Ansys Fluent

  • The results obtained were compared with the correlations by Manglik and Bergles

Study on mixing enhancement in a rectangular channel by pitching a square cylinder Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Devised a CFD model to enhance mixing of fluid in a rectangular channel by pitching a square cylinder using Ansys Fluent

  • Reviewed results for flow behavior in cases with low Reynold’s number and different locations of the cylinder in the channel

Numerical analysis of pipe flow Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Studied flow behavior of water in a rectangular channel with no-slip boundary conditions at the wall

  • Performed CFD simulations for laminar and turbulent flow in the channel using Ansys Fluent

  • Analyzed results for output velocity profile and velocity contours

Study of heat transfer enhancement using active and passive methods Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Literature review on active and passive heat transfer enhancement techniques

  • Detailed study on heat transfer enhancement using dimpled tubes

  • Comparison of dimpled tubes with other passive enhancement methods(corrugated tubes, cylindrical groove surface tubes, smooth tube)

  • Effect of various parameters (dimple height, dimple pitch, dimple orientation, etc) on heat transfer coefficient

Study project on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  • The work focused on detailed study of capturing waste carbon dioxide using methods like Post-Combustion, Oxyfuel Combustion and Pre-Combustion and how captured carbon dioxide will contribute to climate change

Internship Experience

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd May 2016 - Aug 2016
Summer Intern

  • Resolved slipping of VTU assembly during torquing by contributing to idea change in ‘VTU Base Support’ in the Hydraulics plant

  • Modified ‘Testing Bed’ by designing an additional fitment to fix the VTU at its position while torquing using Ansys

  • Observed all the mechanical processes being carried out on the assembly line in transmission and hydraulics plant

  • Software used: CATIA V5 and ANSYS Workbench

Publications

Designed and fabricated cost effective attachment for the drainage cleaning machine which involved jet and cutter mechanism to clear out blockages and solid waste in sewer lines.

Always seeking Challenges!

Continuing my journey in the field of thermals and fluids, I am excited to apply my knowledge and skills in the industry which will help me to grow professionally and personally. I seek roles with challenges and which allows me to learn and explore various analysis and modeling methods in the field of thermal and fluid sciences.

My field of Expertise includes:

CAD Modeling

CFD Modeling

Thermal and Fluid Analysis

Contact details:

Primary Email ID: kulkarrs@mail.uc.edu

Secondary Email ID: rituja2010.rk@gmail.com

Mobile No.: +1(513)-658-2321

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Thankyou for the consideration. I appreciate your time devoted to my candidature. I look forward to hearing from you. Any feedback are most welcome! I would certainly want to know on how can I continue to improve my profile and build a career in the field of Mechnical Engineering.

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