Sai Pranay Padakanti

My master’s thesis focuses on evaluating NEKO, a higher-order spectral element code and successor to NEK5000, for aerodynamic simulations around airfoil profiles used in wind turbines. The project involves a comparative analysis of physical accuracy and computational efficiency on High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms, leveraging both GPU and CPU resources. Additionally, I developed comprehensive preprocessing (Gmsh) and post-processing methodologies (ParaView - PvPython, PvBatch and FORTRAN).

- Simulation of 8MW turbine in MoWiT with the aid of PyWiT automation module - Analysis of different load cases with respect to IEC 61400-1

Lehrstuhl für Windenergie of Prof. Dr. Carlo L Bottasso at Technical University of Munich (TUM) - Modelling of wind turbine loads in OpenFAST - Evaluating the Hydrodynamic capabilities of OpenFAST and load analysis on 15 MW monopile Turbine - Estimation of Damage Equivalent Loads and response analysis with respect to different regular and irregular waves

Involved with testing and analysis of high voltage quick disconnection devices DISCO

Beacon Shenandoah 20ksi HPHT (High-Pressure and High-Temperature) Project: • Streamlined test and build sequence for Brazil A&T thereby reducing operational hours by 20%. • Drafted global standard operating procedures with global PRE's for qualification of maiden 20K vertical XT (Subsea Christmas Tree) system. • Disposition of quality and manufacturing notifications ensuring on time delivery and adherence to project schedule. • Development of new seals for 30K testing.

· Design of subsea XT (Christmas Tree) for Eni Cabaca Development Project (Angola). · Executed the complete design scope of XT-Blocks, Flowloops, Frames as a Project Deputy. · Engineer support for testing, manufacturing and shipping of Tree Secondary Module for Eni Cabaca PXT and IXT at Dunfermline, Scotland. · Design of test equipment for Beacon Shenandoah 20ksi HPHT (High-Pressure High-Temperature) Project. · Reviewed layouts, assembly drawings, manufacturing drawings for blocks and weldments.

As a part of the rotation program, I was inducted into the Well Control, Flow Control and Umbilical departments where I was associated with the design of subsea equipment.