Dr. Suresh Reddy: Engineering Leader in Control Systems & Electrification

Vehicle Dynamics, Control & Auxiliary Systems

Vehicle dynamics (suspension, ride quality/stability), vehicle auxiliary , vehicle control systems (traction, braking, auxiliary) and diagnostics

Diesel Electric Locomotive (generic)

GE Evolution Series Locomotive Control Architecture

SCAMP (Single-Channel Anti-Jam Man Portable) terminal

Role (GE - R&D Engineer):

Manufacturing process control:

• spray forming control concepts for aircraft engine turbine blades

• GE Lexan™ polycarbonate sheet ripple reduction/elimination - extrusion rolls control concepts

• multivariable nonlinear control design of a new process for silver stripping

• injection molding process control improvements, simulations, and control rapid prototyping

Noise control/reduction:

• simulation of active control designs for exterior and interior noise of turboprop aircraft design improvements for over the range microwave oven vent fan

Structural design/dynamic analysis:

• Structural/dynamic analysis and design improvement concepts for Martin Marietta's SCAMP I and II satellite terminal

Over the Range Microwave Oven Vent Fan (Noise reduction)

Turboprop aircraft (OV-10A) (Active noise control)

Areas of experience/expertise:

• Vehicle body, wheel, axle, tire and suspension dynamics modeling

• Vehicle stability/ride quality dynamics (e.g. locomotive hunting)

• Marine propulsion systems (propellers, thrusters) and dynamics

• Wheel slip/adhesion/traction control design and stability

• Traction & dynamic braking maximization

• Blended (electric + mechanical/pneumatic) braking control

• Vehicle auxiliary systems (e.g., cooling, braking, auxiliary power)

• Vehicle Control system architecture

• Control of electric powertrains and charging systems

• Modeling and simulation of systems and control

• Model based software development

• Software In the Loop/Hardware In the Loop (HIL)/Power HIL verification/validation

Relevant Experience/Roles (at CAT, GE)

People/program/tech leadership through full development cycle:

• GE Evo series locomotive control system architecture, engine, cooling and auxiliary systems and controls

• GE locomotive vehicle system and control desktop/HIL simulations, and software automation from Matlab/Simulink

• Caterpillar Inc's firs AC electric drive for mining trucks - requirements/capability analysis between vehicle performance & electric drive systems

• Caterpillar Inc's blended braking (dynamic + hydraulic/mechanical) for 795F AC mining trucks with 1st AC electric drive

People/program leadership for several development phases:

• Caterpillar Inc's 793F AC, MT4400D AC, 794 AC and 795F AC trolley requirements/capability analysis between vehicle performance & electric drive systems

Tech leadership/execution for several development phases:

• GE's first AC locomotive and train dynamics modeling for traction and braking control & traction/adhesion maximization, and wheel slip protection through control and mechanical means

• Root cause analysis and resolution of wheel slip instability driven reliability issues

• GE's high adhesion and 1st steerable truck (bogie) dynamics modeling for hunting stability, and ride quality improvements with suspension parameter changes

• Hybrid bus and mining truck modeling, to guide GE drive system designs

• Electric frac packaging analysis for trailer loading and transportability considerations

• Marine propulsion and thruster dynamics analysis and related load profile considerations

Training/competency development:

• Adjunct Professor at Gannon University, teaching graduate students, system modeling and control systems, including vehicle dynamics/control

• Caterpillar Inc electrification learning series coordination, including vehicle electric drive traction/dynamic braking control

Key Product R&D Experience (at Caterpillar Inc, GE, Fronius USA)

GE (1st AC) AC4400CW Locomotive

GE ES44AC Locomotive (Tier 2 emissions)

GE (1st) Steerable Truck (bogie)

Hybrid Bus (generic)

Mining truck (generic)

GE High-Adhesion Truck

Engine Control Unit

Control Panels

CAT® 795F AC Mining truck

CAT® 795F AC with Trolley

CAT® 794 AC Mining Truck

CAT® 793F AC Mining Truck

CAT® MT4400D AC Mining Truck

Electric Frac trailer

(Illustrative Example only)

CAT® Marine Hybrid System

[Vehicle Powertrains, Charging Systems & related control systems covered on a separate page - link]

[Vehicle Powertrains, Charging Systems & related control systems covered on a separate page - link]

GE AC6000 Locomotive

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