Lochana Kollure

Providing technical consultation for modelling and simulation of fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. Exploring new technologies (LES, ML, AI/LLM, LBM, qauntum algorithms for CFD) and methods for exploration and control of fluid flow.

Used low fidelity methods and high fidelity CFD methods to simulate flow around an aerofoil to compare the tools, Used POD (Proper Orthogonal Decomposition) to validate the URANS results

Provided the total solution from identifying where CFD can provide a value addition for an engineering process, proposing them to potential clients, gathering required data, modelling in 3D, performing the modeling, simulation and post-processing using the most appropriate CFD tools , interpreting results to the client and proposing modifications for numerous industrial projects in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. General Tasks of this role • CFD modelling and simulation, • 3D modelling of the equipment, fluid volume • Meshing • Post processing • Report writing based on simulation results • Explaining the results and improvements/modifications to the designs based on simulation results to the client/his personnel or other engineers in the team • Project development through educating potential clients on CFD and other methods of calculation and analysis methods Some CFD projects: • Provided performance values (pressure differences) for grills and smoke dampers for a Belgian company by modelling and simulating with CFD • Modelled and simulated with CFD a truck loading bay in New Zealand and assuring the design’s responsiveness to air quality standards in New Zealand • Modelled and simulated with CFD a proposed design for a dust collection system at a Michelin owned tyre factory and provided the assessment and recommendations for improvement • Modelled and simulated with CFD a bypass pig inside an oil pipe line • Modelled and simulated with CFD and provided improvements for a new device designed to limit the spread of Covid-19 virus from patients to health care personnel. Assessed its effectiveness in consultation rooms. • Provided CFD simulations for a new product designed to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the USA • Analysed, modelled and simulated with CFD a fibre propeller for a drone designed by Sri Lanka Air Force • Detail designed, modelled and simulated with CFD an industrial dryer used to dry clay roofing tiles

Led the engineering team of three mechanical engineers for the expansion/extension of JET-A1 jet fuel supply system of the International Airport. Acted as the technical liaising contact for external parties and technical documentation as well. • Distributed tasks among the 3 junior engineers • Assigned personnel for daily tasks to achieve the desire target project objectives • Chaired toolbox meeting • Pressure tested completed parts of the system for the satisfaction of the main contractor • Prepared technical documentation and submitted to the main contractor • Provided technical clarifications to the sub-contractors on the work to be done • Resolved critical issues with the main-contractor and the client, and responded to their special requests • Responded to conflicts with other companies working in the same presmisses • Addressed critical issues in the site • Interpretted PID drawings to sub-contractors and technicians • Approved completed works for the sub-contractors

-Designed marine piping systems and selected rotating equipment such as pumps and pipe accessories as the Machinery Outfitting Design Engineer for one 60 m bouy tender vessel and a 50 m catermaran hull pilot station vessel -Spearheaded the design team as the ‘Design Team Leader’ for the design and building of two 22m fast pilot launches liaising with the design team and internal and external stake holders of the project acting as the main technical contact in design affairs working as the Design Team Leader

Designed ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), fire protection, compressed air systems and provided technical consultancy at the work site including contract management and administration for large buildings including high rise offices, hospitals, television studios .etc. • Design of internal and external fire protection systems including, fire sprinkler, fire hydrant and hose-reel systems • Design of air conditioning and ventilation ducting systems for hospitals • Calculation of cooling loads and sizing of chillers for hospitals • Troubleshooting and preparing damage estimates for the refurbishments of HVAC systems of large buildings • Preparing BOQs, bidding documents for HVAC systems and fire protection systems of large buildings • Monitoring progress and preparing progress reports for on-going projects • Providing technical consultancy to the contractor on issues at the work site • Providing technical consultancy for the government (client) on technical issues of the project • Coordination with other disciplines to meet space and other technical constraints • Calculation of material quantities to be ordered and imported • Approval of materials to be used in the project • Approval of order quantities of material • Approval of EOT (Extension of time) claims from contractors • Pressure testing of completed parts of piping systems and approving them for payment

Validated a new CFD-theoretical software tool for flutter analysis of aircrafts in transonic regime with 3 specific cases. Validated the phylosophy behind the method, identfied its strengths and limitations and provided suggestions for improvement.

Performed Wind Tunnel testing, Singularity Modeling, Pumping System modeling for undergraduate students.

Received EASA 145 Approved In-plant training – Worked in aircraft maintenance engineering workshops hangar and technical offices.