Nishul Arora, PhD

Principal Performance Engineer at McHale & Associates, Inc.
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Credentials

  • Advanced PV System Design and the NEC (Grid-Direct)
    Solar Energy International (SEI)
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • OSHA 30-Hour
    360 Training Ltd
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Simulation using ANSYS-Fluent
    Udemy
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learning Python
    LinkedIn Learning
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learning LabVIEW
    LinkedIn Learning
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Deep Learning Specialization
    Coursera
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Science Essentials
    edX
    Jun, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Statistical Thinking for Data Science and Analytics
    edX
    Mar, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Program for Instructional Excellence
    Florida State University
    Aug, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Responsible Conduct of Research for Engineers Course
    Collaborative Institute Training Initiative (CITI)
    Aug, 2014
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • McHale & Associates, Inc.
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Principal Performance Engineer
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      - Design and test Grid-connected utility-scale PV Power Plants - Conduct ASME PTC 22 and PTC 46 performance tests on Simple and Combined Cycle Power plants - Part of various ASME PTC Committees - helping define the future of Performance Testing for Utility-Scale PV plants and Battery Storage Systems - Design and test Grid-connected utility-scale PV Power Plants - Conduct ASME PTC 22 and PTC 46 performance tests on Simple and Combined Cycle Power plants - Part of various ASME PTC Committees - helping define the future of Performance Testing for Utility-Scale PV plants and Battery Storage Systems

  • GE Power
    • United States
    • Electric Power Generation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Thermal Performance Test Engineer
      • Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

      - Utilized state-of-the-art measurement and data analysis tools for evaluating the thermal performance of new and uprated Simple and Combined Cycle GE gas turbines worldwide. - Conducted ASME PTC 22 tests for Simple Cycle Gas Turbines - Utilized state-of-the-art measurement and data analysis tools for evaluating the thermal performance of new and uprated Simple and Combined Cycle GE gas turbines worldwide. - Conducted ASME PTC 22 tests for Simple Cycle Gas Turbines

  • Solar Turbines
    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
      • Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

      - Worked on a cost-reduction project for developing the next generation of more efficient fuel modules for the gas turbine packages using state-of-the-art product development and lifecycle management tools.- Streamlined the process of procuring specialized parts from external supply chain partners as a part of a cost-savings project.- Successfully tested and deployed the Model-Based Definition (MBD) enabled 3-D PDF solution for creating drawings in PTC Creo. It led to a 40% reduction in drawing creation time and shortened the product assembly time. Show less

    • New-Grad Field Service Engineer
      • Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

      Got exposed to various technical aspects of field service operations in the gas turbines/compressors industry through a combination of classroom training and field assignments. Working in the field, I acquired troubleshooting and customer service skills during assignments requiring direct interaction with the customers. Additionally, I collaborated with product support managers and engineers at Solar’s Customer Support Center in San Diego on various projects related to gas turbines repairs. I also worked on a few data-analysis projects, where I utilized my Python and Jupyter notebook coding skills. Show less

  • Florida State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2011 - Sep 2018

      - Led a multi-year, multi-university research effort to comprehend the flowfield of three-dimensional shock boundary layer interaction (3D SBLI) - a complex fluid dynamics problem. - Managed operations and gained immense experience in troubleshooting critical issues of the Supersonic Wind Tunnel testing facility at FCAAP-FSU. - Led the facility transition to a different location where I designed an entirely new air-supply system for the wind tunnel and assisted my colleague in developing a new control system for safe operations. - Mentored new graduate and undergraduate students. Show less

  • Weir Minerals
    • United States
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Design Engineer
      • Jun 2010 - Jul 2011

      - As a part of the new product development group, I worked on the design and CFD analysis of centrifugal pumps for high head dewatering application. - Coordinated Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery courses for new employees. - As a part of the new product development group, I worked on the design and CFD analysis of centrifugal pumps for high head dewatering application. - Coordinated Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery courses for new employees.

Education

  • Florida State University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering
    2011 - 2018
  • Florida State University
    Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
    2011 - 2017
  • National Institute of Technology Calicut
    Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
    2006 - 2010

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