Zurich, Switzerland
A knowledgeable R&D and application engineer with over 9 years’ experience in calculation and simulation methods for development and revamps of turbomachines. Component responsibility in several product developments until series production. Hands-on attitude for process and tool improvements using Python and further specialisation in predictive maintenance using machine learning. Open for application engineering as well as product and project management in the digital advancement for the turbomachine industry.
High Voltage Technology Center
• Project leader for predictive maintenance • Technical consulting for all operating issues of turbomachinery fleet • Sales support for PrimeServ Assist • On-boarding assets into the monitoring platform CEON as well as its further development and subsequent direct customer support • Analysis of operating data within the framework of malfunctions or operational optimization of the plant, including recommendations to the customer • Coordination and support to develop machine learning algorithms for turbo machinery together with internal & external project partners
• Thermodynamic calculation and analysis of turbo compressors and expanders for revamp solutions • Analysis of operating data within the framework of malfunctions or operational optimization of the plant, including recommendations to the customer • Participation in on-site and test bed acceptance measurements • Investigation of damages and management of RCFA in the area of thermodynamics
• Leading compressor relevant topics in projects and transdisciplinary meetings throughout several product developments until series production • Preliminary design and feasibility studies of centrifugal compressors considering a turbine or an electrical drive • Thermodynamic and aerodynamic design and optimization considering HCF, LCF and creep strength by using CFD and FEM • Strong engagement for process- and tool improvements by hands-on attitude using Python, Matlab and VBA • Organization, supervision and conduct of measurement campaigns • Consideration of state-of-the-art methodologies and implementing new ideas
Simulation of Instability Onset in Advanced Centrifugal Compressors