Profiles
Mr Adam Kyte
Lecturer in Mechanical & Marine Engineering Design (Engineering)
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
- Engineering design
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Educational research
- ICT (in education)
- Secondary schools
- Teacher education
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Biography
Biography
Founder and Manager of DesignFlow - a predominately Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) based Consultancy and Research group. DesignFlow deliver engineering consultancy projects in the field of fluid mechanics and engineering design, usually (but not always) involving CFD analysis. DesignFlow also focus on securing and conducting CFD based research projects, and bringing a high quality Research and Practice Informed Teaching aspect to undergraduate and postgraduate CFD teaching at Plymouth University.
Consultancy projects have included development of a low carbon domestic Waste Heat Recovery System, analysis of marine propeller performance and analysis/testing of water supply pressure/flow control systems.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
BEng Mechanical Engineering (1st Class Honours) University of Liverpool 1995
Dissertation: Design, Manufacture and Testing of a Diesel Engine Cold Starting Device
MSc Maritime Engineering Science - Yacht & Small Craft (Distinction) University of Southampton 2004
Dissertation: Writing software to predict fuel consumption of lifeboats towing other vessels
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education University of Plymouth 2011
Background:
Joined Plymouth University in 2010 having worked in industry since 1995 as a Design Engineer and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) consultant.
Employment History:
Intelligent Fluid Solutions - Senior Engineer (2005-2010): Consultancy work predominately in the field of Fluid Mechanics & CFD for a wide range of industries. Projects included:
- External aerodynamic analysis for potential production car designs
- Prediction and enhancement of electric vehicle motor cooling system performance
- Improvement of automotive coolant pump performance
- Optimisation and performance analysis of racing kayaks
- Development of cooling systems for high speed craft electrical systems
- Performance prediction of planing vessels
- Thermal impact assessment of power station coolant discharge into a tidal waterway
- Prediction of hydrodynamic loading on fish in a weir
- Writing software to predict Active Magnetic Regenerative Refrigerator performance
- Modelling sediment transport in coolant pipes for the nuclear industry
- Optimisation of a Low Carbon Initiative domestic heat recovery system
- Fluid-structure interaction study of wind loadings on communications antennae
- Solar shield design for precision chemical detection equipment
- Modelling of quench cooling in bi-metallic strip manufacture
- Prediction and enhancement of Chemical Vapour Deposition plant performance
- Modelling of hear transfer in rheology instruments
- Development of a novel self-heating baby bottle, from concept to mass production
- Development of a shower mixing valve
- Analysis of the effect of arterial geometry on blood oxygen content/distribution
- Fatigue analysis for an artificial hip test rig
- Performance prediction of a Pressure Swirl Atomiser based medical device
Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Senior Engineer (1999-2005): Design and development of new lifeboats and equipment, modifications to existing equipment and investigation into failure of equipment in service. Emphasis on safety-based design to ensure maximum safety and reliability.
Cosworth Technology Ltd - Design Engineer (1998-1999): Design, development and performance prediction of mechanical systems within a prototype automotive engine for a leading performance car manufacturer
GEC Alstom Mirrlees Blackstone - Graduate Engineer (1996-1997): Design, thermal performance prediction & build project management of new test cell facilities and associated cooling plant for 8MW diesel engines.
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
Engineering Design (MECH232 & MECH340)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (HYFM322, MARN337, MECH532 & MECH539)
Research
Research
Research interests
- Aerodynamic design & optimisation of ultra-streamlined vehicles using Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Modelling of blood flow in surgically joined arteries
- Design and numerical/experimental analysis of Wave Energy Converters
- Analysis and design of Animal Borne Data Loggers
Publications
Publications
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
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