PRATHAPANAYAKA R



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PRATHAPANAYAKA R
CHIEF SCIENTIST

  • Obtained Masters Degree from NITK, Surathkal in Heat Power Engineering.
  • Working as Scientist in Propulsion Division, CSIR-NAL since 1999 
  • Published more 25 papers and technical reports
  • Area of interest : Design and development of small gas turbine engines, Design and development of turbine stages and propellers. Design of CD aerofoil for compressor.
  • Professional experience : Worked on
  • Propeller design and development for Light Transport Aircraft
  • 3D CFD analysis of single stage and multi stage axial compressors
  • Design of CD aerofoil for compressor
  • Testing and performance evaluation of commercial mini propellers
  • Design, analysis, fabrication and testing of mini propeller
  • Establishment of Versatile Turbine test rig
  • Design and analysis of contra rotating turbines
  • Design and development of axial flow turbines
  • Performance evaluation of turbine stages
  • Development of small gas turbine engines. 

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