Kiran Kandel

Experience

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  Society for Space Education Research and Development (SSERD)

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

  Research Intern

  1. Designed a propulsion system in two stages to carry a payload of 20kgs from Low Earth Orbit to an altitude of 200km above the Martian surface2. Calculated parameters (thrust, Mach number, temperature, pressure, nozzle area expansion ratios, etc at different conditions) involved in both the Main Engine and the thrusters3. Determined ∆V for the mission in two parts: 3510 m/s while leaving LEO and entering Heliocentric Orbit, 2010 m/s while entering Mars orbit4. One main engine and 8 thrusters were considered for the overall mission profile with 1100N combined thrust5. Assisted in my interpersonal skills, engaging with team members from different states4. Attended skill development seminars Show less

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  OmSpace Rocket and Exploration Pvt. Ltd.

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Propulsion Engineer

  - Literature review and comparison of Turbo pump Fed and Electric Fed Engine- Comprehensive study and review of rocket engine Throttling and Injector Plate Design- Outlined Chug and LOX boiling as a major combustion instabilities sources- Presented on Lunar Module Descent Engine, RL10 engine, and RS25 - Space Shuttle Main Engine- Studied two injector design approaches and compared the impact of large complex manifold volume and small manifold volume

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  Nepal Airlines Corporation

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Aircraft Maintenance Intern

  Below are the tasks I learned/performed throughout my internship tenure:Airbus' A330:- Walk around and Inspection- Depressurization of hydraulic lines connected to the piston of Main Landing Gear Wheel number 2.- General procedures to start and turn off the APU- Performed depressurization of IDG Case and draining of IDG oil system, replacement of the IDG Oil Filter and O-ring- Removed, discarded, and replaced the Oil Scavenge Filter- Removed, cleaned, and reinstalled Pressure Oil Filter ElementAirbus' A320:- APU Inspection- Replacement of the Spark Igniter connected to the Channel B of the port side engine- General Visual Inspections and weekly checkTwin Otter DHC-6, Series 300:- Worked on Fuel Leakage through the Canister in de Havilland Canada DHC-6, 9N ABU- Performed Dye Penetrant Testing in Wing Root Rib Forward ALuminum Adapter in 9N ABU- Worked on Fuel Leakage through the Cross-Feed Valve in de Havilland Canada DHC-6, 9N ABT- Equal Maintenance for Maximum Availability (EMMA) Check, both 9N ABU and 9N ABT- Cleaning of Fuel Injectors, both 9N ABU and 9N ABT- Yearly Check, both 9N ABU and 9N ABTCAMO Department:- Collected data of Ni-Cd batteries and wheels in functions in Airbus' A330 to calculate the remaining days left for servicing- Collected data from Aircraft Flight Logbook (AFL) Show less

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  Aviotrace Nepal School of Technology

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  - Instructed Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Students on Electrical Fundamentals (Module 03) and Gas Turbine Engines (Module 15) (EASA Part 66 License Courses)- Conducted hands-on sessions in welding, logic gate applications, and Arduino interface.- Undertaken ground class on Aircraft electrical systems, Aircraft flight instruments, and Aircraft engine ignition systems for Pilot students- Prepared setups for semester-based experiments, created laboratory manual tailored for aircraft maintenance students, administered examinations and conducted seminar and awareness programs Show less

  • Education Coordinator and Instructor

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Instructor

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
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  Aeronautical Society of Nepal (AeSN)

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  Committee Member