PROJECTS

The following projects were submitted to Engineers Australia. The purpose was to demonstrate my competency as an Electrical Engineer, at a professional engineering level. The Competency Demonstration Reports are combination of my academic projects and work experience (internships). I was recognised as a Professional Electrical Engineer Level 1 by the institute of Engineers Australia based on my work experiences and University Projects.

Projects

Electrical Engineer Intern 12th Oct. 2013 – 25th Apr. 2014

Ankhu Khola Jalbidhyut Company LTD.

Naxal-1, Kathmandu Nepal

Core Responsibilities:

Operation of 8.4MW Power Plant.
Generating Hydro Power of 8.4MW and Transmitting (33KV) to Grid.
Repair and Maintenance of Power Plant, 4 Substations under the Powerhouse and 33KV Transmission line.
Improvement of Plant Capacity factor by working on team to define the operation strategies.
Controlling and monitoring of Power Plant using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
Cost calculation of total Power (Megawatts) per months transmitted to Grid.
Troubleshooting of LV (415V, 6.6KV) and MV (33KV) Panels.
Manage team to complete internal projects such as Evacuation Pump overhauling, Cooling system overhauling, Turbine Overhauling.
Reporting and Documentation.

Additional Responsibilities:

Team (technicians) management role, to ensure completion of internal projects
Attending and participating in team meetings
Ensuring compliance with National, Organisational and Engineering standard operating procedures, policies and best practices
Reporting & Documentation

Hierarchy

Network Technical Specialist 28th Nov. 2017 – 15th Feb. 2018

(Level 1 & 2/ Internship)

Westcon-Comstor Australia

Unit 4, 39 Herbert Street St. Leonard NSW 2065 AUSTRALIA

Core Responsibilities:

To perform Level 1, 2, and 3 operations on Cisco Networking Devices (Routers, Switches, Access Points etc.)

To manage the day to day flow of orders through the Integration Centre.

Oversee the staging of hardware from manufacturers in the Westcon-Comstor vendor portfolio (Mainly Cisco Systems).

Ensure all kit builds are completed as per the specified order.

Creating and updating of Technical documents (project diagrams, configurations, and guides).

Work with the Services to manage the staging of projects.

To maintain understanding of Westcon-Comstor technical offerings.

Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.

Continual updating of technical skills.

Workplace continuous improvement: tools, facilities, software, and process.

Secondary Responsibilities:

To configure hardware from manufacturers in the Westcon-Comstor vendor portfolio.

To install hardware and software/IOS into all vendors’ kit. (CISCO Networking Devices).

Ensure all kit builds are completed as per the specified order.

Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.

Read technical manuals, confer with users, and conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.

To proactively follow up on customer order inquiries.

Create and modify SharePoint Logistics page as required (RMA, refurb and calendar lists).

Integration of Renewable Energy Power Generation with Voltage Source Converter (VSC) Inverter Connected Load.

Objectives:

Project aims and objectives included,

Renewable Energy power generation
Design & Development of VSC which has grid integration capabilities
Implementation of the black-start capability of VSC
Practical testing and implementation of VSC for energy conversion to AC power for 50/60Hz frequency
Reduction of harmonics

Tasks :

Literature review of different converters (Each member focused on one type. My focus area was buck-boost and Cuk converters)
In-depth study of VSC – Topologies, Design and mathematical modelling
Study of Black-start VSC
Responsible for providing the technical requirements for a Black-start service
Running simulations for RL load (Team members worked on Resistive load)
Design of the logic circuit
Provide help with the switching & SMPS circuits to team members
Hardware implementation and integration of all circuit modules
Running final tests and recording results

Managerial Duties:

I had the following project management related duties,

Creating the initial project plan
Develop the work breakdown structure and schedule tasks & activities
Task delegation
Monitoring project progress
Team management such as conflict resolution

VSC Design

System Model

Implementation

Results & Outcome

Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Using Pulse Width Modulation (PMW) Inverter

Objectives:

This project was a somewhat extension to the VSC converter project. Previously, we converted the variable DC from the renewable source into fixed DC. Here, we had to implement the 3-phase PWM inverter in association with IGBT, to get a AC power and then integrate it to the grid via a synchronizer. Salient points of include,

Implementation of the PWM inverter
To have grid integration capabilities
Inclusion of microcontroller for IGBTs conduction
Determining circuit’s zero crossing
Synchronization of the AC output power with the grid
Final grid integration & testing

Tasks :

Background knowledge & Literature Review
Running MATLAB simulations for Buck-Boost & Cuk Converter
MATLAB Simulations for Full bridge VSI
Sinusoidal PWM inverter design, mathematical modelling & simulations
Circuit design & implementation of SPWM inverter, driver IC and Pulse amplification unit
Collaborating with hardware implementation of the project
Final integration & testing

Managerial Duties:

I had the following project management related duties,

Creating the initial project plan
Develop the work breakdown structure and schedule tasks & activities
Task delegation
Monitoring project progress
Team management such as conflict resolution

Circuit Design

Hardware Results

Results & Outcome

Testimonials

“Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.”

Afsar Ali SHAIKH, Electrical Engineer

Testimonials

“Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.”

Afsar Ali SHAIKH, Electrical Engineer

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Testimonials

​“Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.”

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“Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.”

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Afsar Ali SHAIKH, Electrical Engineer

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“Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.”