Rameche Candane Somassoundirame

A seasoned mechanical engineer with an in-depth knowledge of computational methods in engineering (CFD, heat transfer, FEA, Structural and Optimization studies).

Research Interests

CFD
heat transfer
fluid mechanics
ABL flows
multiphase flows
Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Environmental Engineering
Building and Construction
Geography, Planning and Development
Civil and Structural Engineering
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
Computational Mechanics
Modeling and Simulation
Numerical Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Fuel Technology

About

Rameche Candane Somassoundirame is a highly educated and experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in energy technology and multi-physics. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2006, followed by a Master of Technology and Bachelor of Technology from Pondicherry Engineering College in 2003 and 2000 respectively. With over a decade of experience, Rameche has worked in various roles in different countries. He has held positions at renowned institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, TechnipFMC, FMC Technologies, Norsk Hydro ASA, WindSim, Universite de La Rochelle, and the University of New Brunswick. He has also worked as an IP Research Professional at GE India Technology Centre Pvt Ltd. Rameche's expertise lies in the fields of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multi-physics simulations, and energy technology. He has published several papers in international journals and conferences and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work. In addition to his technical skills, Rameche is known for his strong leadership and project management abilities. He has led and managed teams on various projects and has a track record of delivering successful results within tight deadlines. Rameche's passion for engineering and his continuous pursuit of knowledge make him a valuable asset in any organization.

Publications

Ablation and Aero-thermodynamic Studies on Thermal Protection Systems of Sharp-Nosed Re-entry Vehicles

Journal of Heat Transfer / Dec 17, 2006

Candane, S. R., Balaji, C., & Venkateshan, S. P. (2006). Ablation and Aero-thermodynamic Studies on Thermal Protection Systems of Sharp-Nosed Re-entry Vehicles. Journal of Heat Transfer, 129(7), 912–916. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2717250

Numerical Investigations on Wind Flow over Complex Terrain

Wind Engineering / Jun 01, 2012

Ramechecandane, S., & Gravdahl, A. R. (2012). Numerical Investigations on Wind Flow over Complex Terrain. Wind Engineering, 36(3), 273–295. https://doi.org/10.1260/0309-524x.36.3.273

Numerical study of a turbulent jet flow issued from lobed diffuser

Mechanika / May 05, 2011

Boulenouar, M., Meslem, A., Imine, B., & Nastase, I. (2011). Numerical study of a turbulent jet flow issued from lobed diffuser. Mechanika, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.mech.17.2.333

An evolutionary optimization approach to prevent electronics burnout in subsea oil and gas equipment

Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology / Dec 17, 2021

Somassoundirame, R., & Nithiyananthan, E. (2021). An evolutionary optimization approach to prevent electronics burnout in subsea oil and gas equipment. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 12(6), 1609–1623. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-021-01421-w

An Interim Report on Predicting Pressure Rise due to the Thermal Expansion of Trapped Liquids in Subsea Oil and Gas Equipment

SPE Production & Operations / Dec 30, 2020

Somassoundirame, R., & Nithiyananthan, E. (2020). An Interim Report on Predicting Pressure Rise due to the Thermal Expansion of Trapped Liquids in Subsea Oil and Gas Equipment. SPE Production & Operations, 36(02), 387–401. https://doi.org/10.2118/204473-pa

STUDIES ON AN ACTIVE COOLING SYSTEM FOR A MACH 2 SUPERSONIC NOZZLE

Equipment / Jan 01, 2006

Candane, S. R., Balaji, C., & Venkateshan, S. P. (2006). STUDIES ON AN ACTIVE COOLING SYSTEM FOR A MACH 2 SUPERSONIC NOZZLE. Equipment. https://doi.org/10.1615/ihtc13.p22.160

Homogeneous condensation in transonic flow

Atmospheric Aerosols and Nucleation

Schnerr, G. (n.d.). Homogeneous condensation in transonic flow. In Lecture Notes in Physics (pp. 531–534). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-50108-8_1122

Numerical prediction of structural damage due to pressure buildup in subsea oil and gas equipment

Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology / May 27, 2021

Somassoundirame, R., & Nithiyananthan, E. (2021). Numerical prediction of structural damage due to pressure buildup in subsea oil and gas equipment. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 11(6), 2691–2707. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-021-01175-5

Optimization of insulation on subsea oil and gas equipment

Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology / Jan 12, 2021

Somassoundirame, R., & Nithiyananthan, E. (2021). Optimization of insulation on subsea oil and gas equipment. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 11(2), 1007–1018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-020-01065-2

Modeling particulate removal in plate-plate and wire-plate electrostatic precipitators

The International Journal of Multiphysics / Jun 01, 2014

Ramechecandane, S., Beghein, C., & Eswari, N. (2014). Modeling particulate removal in plate-plate and wire-plate electrostatic precipitators. The International Journal of Multiphysics, 8(2), 145–168. https://doi.org/10.1260/1750-9548.8.2.145

Numerical analysis of a divergent duct with high enthalpy transonic cross injection

The International Journal of Multiphysics / Mar 01, 2012

Ramechecandane, S., Balaji, C., & Venkateshan, S. (2012). Numerical analysis of a divergent duct with high enthalpy transonic cross injection. The International Journal of Multiphysics, 6(1), 17–28. https://doi.org/10.1260/1750-9548.6.1.17

Modeling Hazardous Gas Dispersion in Neutrally and Stably Stratified Atmospheric Boundary Layer Flows

International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinary Fluid Sciences / Sep 01, 2011

Ramechecandane, S., & Eswari, N. (2011). Modeling Hazardous Gas Dispersion in Neutrally and Stably Stratified Atmospheric Boundary Layer Flows. International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinary Fluid Sciences, 3(4), 185–200. https://doi.org/10.1260/1756-8315.3.4.185

Modelling Particulate Removal in Tubular Wet Electrostatic Precipitators Using a Modified Drift Flux Model

The International Journal of Multiphysics / Sep 01, 2011

Ramechecandane, S., & Beghein, C. (2011). Modelling Particulate Removal in Tubular Wet Electrostatic Precipitators Using a Modified Drift Flux Model. The International Journal of Multiphysics, 5(3), 243–266. https://doi.org/10.1260/1750-9548.5.3.243

Modelling ultrafine/nano particle dispersion in two differential mobility analyzers (M-DMA and L-DMA)

Building and Environment / Nov 01, 2011

Ramechecandane, S., Beghein, C., Allard, F., & Bombardier, P. (2011). Modelling ultrafine/nano particle dispersion in two differential mobility analyzers (M-DMA and L-DMA). Building and Environment, 46(11), 2255–2266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.05.005

Modeling fine particle dispersion in an inhomogeneous electric field with a modified drift flux model

Building and Environment / Jun 01, 2010

Ramechecandane, S., Beghein, C., & Allard, F. (2010). Modeling fine particle dispersion in an inhomogeneous electric field with a modified drift flux model. Building and Environment, 45(6), 1536–1549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2010.01.006

A Comparison of Quasi One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Ablation Models for Subliming Ablators

Heat Transfer Engineering / Feb 01, 2009

Candane, S. R., Balaji, C., & Venkateshan, S. P. (2009). A Comparison of Quasi One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Ablation Models for Subliming Ablators. Heat Transfer Engineering, 30(3), 229–236. https://doi.org/10.1080/01457630802304329

Education

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Mechanical Engineering / November, 2006

Chennai

Pondicherry Engineering College

Master of Technology in Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering / April, 2003

Pillaichavady

Pondicherry Engineering College

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering / May, 2000

Pillaichavady

Experience

Johns Hopkins University

Associate Research Scientist / October, 2020October, 2021

TechnipFMC

Multi-Physics Specialist Engineer / January, 2014April, 2020

FMC Technologies (Norway)

Senior System Engineer / August, 2012June, 2014

Norsk Hydro ASA

Senior Engineer CFD / February, 2012June, 2012

WindSim (Norway)

Senior Software Developer CFD / February, 2011January, 2012

Universite de La Rochelle

Senior Research Engineer CFD / February, 2009January, 2011

University of New Brunswick

Postdoctoral Fellow / February, 2008October, 2008

GE India Technology Centre Pvt Ltd

IP Research Professional / November, 2006December, 2007

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