Marco Capuzzi

Experience

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  Bristol University, ACCIS group

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2014

  This PhD is part of the Vestas UTC (University Technology Center) in Bristol University. The aim of this project is to develop and investigate an optimization strategy for aeroelastic tailoring of wind turbine blades, by using new composite materials technologies and with the particular aim of load alleviation. To further investigate and implement the design concept developed during this PhD project, the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) funded the university of Bristol with a further research grant in 2015. Main Achievements• Implemented codes for the aerodynamic analysis of wind turbines (blade element momentum and generalized dynamic wake models). Codes validated against open source codes and industrial standards (“Aero”).• Implemented codes for the structural analysis of composite blades (advance anisotropic beam modeling). Validation of structural codes against advanced FE models.• Development and validation of a new design concept for adaptive blades. This passively adaptive blade can change its twist distribution at different wind speeds via bend-twist coupling, so as to improve the turbine yielded power and to decrease ultimate loads.• Refined finite element analysis of complete blade structures.• Optimisation of composite materials structures design, by using tow steered laminates (applications considered: blades and wing spars).• Optimisation of composite materials structures, by using genetic algorithms (lightweight design).• Implemented code for the dynamic aeroelastic analysis of anisotropic blades by using, within a “Movable Frame of Reference” approach (Multibody analysis), the "tapered anisotropic beam FE", a “Generalized Dynamic Wake” model and a "dynamic stall" model. Show less

  • PhD student

    Mar 2010 - Feb 2014

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2012
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  Airbus Group

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2017

  Technical lead of a team of internal and external stress engineers delivering wing structural repairs and strategies, from concept definition to embodiment support, to Aircraft Programs and Customer Services when major issue may occur on Airbus In-service Fleet. Main responsibilities:-Coordinate and lead stress team technical answers.-Monitor team workload and organise workload internal redistribution.-Provide estimates of time needed to perform the different activities (budget estimates).-Plan, review and assess stress team members personal development and performance. Show less Stress engineer within the repair development team. Main activities:-Development of future repairs for detailed wing components of Airbus new products (A350 & A400M), to define general design principles and damage allowable. This activity implies the preparation of static strength justifications and relative calculation files (FE Analysis, Analytical Methods and Airbus Internal Tools). -Management and review of static testing of major repairs to critical structural components. Design and stress of repairs for A350 wing fatigue test (EF2, metals fatigue test).-Supervision of off-loaded work packages for major repairs to wings, by coordinating external (contractors) design, static and F&DT activities to internal requirements and airworthiness requirements (compliance to CS requirements and AMCs). Show less Stress Engineer within the wing daily repair team. Design and strength assessment of repaired structural components for all of Airbus aircraft wings, both on composite and metallic components. Main activities:-Preparation of stress reports and static strength approval sheets to certify the static strength of repaired wing components (FE analysis, Analytical Methods and Internal Airbus Tools and Methods) through independent authorities (EASA-delegated authorities). This activity involved the entire Airbus fleet (WB, LR and SA aircrafts).• Supervision of the repair design from a static strength perspective, by coordinating internal design, static and fatigue activities to fulfil customers and airworthiness requirements.• Development of generic repairs for detailed wing components, to define generic damage allowable. Show less

  • Lead Stress Engineer

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Stress Engineer

    May 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Stress Engineer

    Oct 2012 - May 2015
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  Avio Aero

  Dec 2017 - now

  Leading hardware owners and module integration leaders within the Life Cycle Engineering Design Team. Main activities followed by this team, for all In-Service Gearboxes under Avio Aero design ownership, are-Support resolution of final customer technical queries for product continued airworthiness; lead substantiation of acceptability of deviations and repairs from a design perspective.-Lead technical investigations on in service modules and components for improved performance and reliability (i.e. define together with System engineering affected populations, root causes, containment and correction).-Support and substantiate certification of changes to type design; lead issue of updated drawings and schemes & validation and industrialisation activities, including module testing. Show less Ensure and coordinate the activities that allow to maintain airworthy the Propeller Gear Box (PGB) of the TP400 (A400M turboprop engine), with continuous focus on customer needs and product development. Main responsibilities:-TP400 PGB: Service Bulletins & other ICA, Investigations, Reliability metrics, Fleet management, Numerical risk assessment, MSG-3, Deviation management and technical support to repair stations.-Ensure continuous support to Customer needs. Customer Technical Query answering and substantiation. -Ensure coordination between Product Support Engineering and other Engineering dpts (eg Repair Engineering, System Engineers, Hardware Owners)-Proactively support and coordinate activities with overhaul facilities and other company departments (ie GSC, Quality, Program Management). Show less

  • Service Eng: Gearbox Product Lines Life Cycle Engineering - Sub Section Manager / Head of Design

    Jul 2023 - now

  • System Engineer & Sub-Section Manager

    Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Product Support Lead Engineer

    Dec 2017 - May 2022