Contact Professor Suresh Sampath
- Tel: +44 (0) 1234 754712
- Email: s.sampath@cranfield.ac.uk
- Twitter: @sureshsampath6
Areas of expertise
- Gas Turbines & Propulsion
Background
Areas of Expertise
Gas Turbine Performance Simulations
Gas Turbine diagnostics and life cycle management
Energy and Environment
Marine Propulsion and system integration
Qualifications
PhD in Fault Diagnostics for Advanced Cycle Marine Gas Turbine using Genetic Algorithm (2000-2003), Cranfield University, United Kingdom. (PhD was sponsored by Rolls-Royce Plc through the University Technology Centre at Cranfield University).
Master of Science (Scientific Application Software) (1999), Cranfield University, United Kingdom. (Research Project - Artificial Neural Networks for pattern Identification of aircraft marshal hand signs).
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical) with Distinction from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (1989-1993), India.
Professional career
Had a long career spanning 22 yrs as an engineer officer in the Indian Navy. Expertise include gas turbine operations, propulsion system maintenance and overhaul, installation, performance audits, simulation and diagnostics, research & development
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Haselbach F, Burguburu S, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2024). Post Nubes Lux. The Aeronautical Journal, 128(1325)
- Batra A, Sampath S, Nikolaidis T & Pilidis P. (2023). Techno-economic model-based design space exploration of ‘combined’ ship propulsion systems. Journal of Marine Science and Technology, 28(1)
- Alzayedi AMT, Alkhaledi ANFNR, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2023). TERA of gas turbine propulsion systems for RORO ships. Energies, 16(16)
- Alzayedi AMT, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2022). Techno-environmental evaluation of liquefied natural gas fuelled combined gas turbine with steam cycles for large container ship propulsion systems. Energies, 15(5)
- Li Z, Li Y-G & Sampath S. (2022). Aeroengine transient performance simulation integrated with generic heat soakage and tip clearance model. The Aeronautical Journal, 126(1302)
- Alkhaledi ANFNR, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2022). Propulsion of a hydrogen-fuelled LH2 tanker ship. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(39)
- Alzayedi AMT, Batra A, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2022). Techno-environmental mission evaluation of combined cycle gas turbines for large container ship propulsion. Energies, 15(12)
- Alzayedi AMT, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2022). Techno–economic and risk evaluation of combined cycle propulsion systems in large container ships. Energies, 15(14)
- Alkhaledi ANFNR, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2022). Economic analysis of a zero-carbon liquefied hydrogen tanker ship. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(66)
- Alkhaledi ANFNR, Batra A, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2022). Techno-environmental assessment of a hydrogen-fuelled combined-cycle gas turbine for a liquid hydrogen tanker. Energy Reports, 8(November)
- Zhao J, Li Y & Sampath S. (2022). Convolutional neural network denoising autoencoders for intelligent aircraft engine gas path health signal noise filtering. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 145(6)
- Alkhaledi ANFNR, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2022). Techno environmental assessment of Flettner rotor as assistance propulsion system for LH2 tanker ship fuelled by hydrogen. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 55(February)
- Zhao J, Li Y-G & Sampath S. (2022). A hierarchical structure built on physical and data-based information for intelligent aero-engine gas path diagnostics. Applied Energy, 332(February)
- Xiong Y, Diakostefanis M, Dinesh A, Sampath S & Nikolaidis T. (2021). Numerical assessment for aircraft cargo compartment fire suppression system safety. Journal of Fire Sciences, 39(3)
- Xiong Y & Sampath S. (2021). A fast-convergence algorithm for reliability analysis based on the AK-MCS. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 213(September)
- Alkhaledi ANFNR, Sampath S & Pilidis P. (2021). A hydrogen fuelled LH2 tanker ship design. Ships and Offshore Structures, 17(7)
- Ibrahim K, Sampath S & Nalianda D. (2021). Voltage synchronisation for hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion systems. The Aeronautical Journal, 125(1291)
- Diakostefanis M, Sampath S, Dinesh A, Beuermann R & Malkogianni A. (2021). Nitrogen as an environmentally friendly suppression agent for aircraft cargo fire safety. Journal of Fire Sciences, 39(5)
- Ibrahim K, Sampath S & Nalianda D. (2020). Optimal voltage and current selection for turboelectric aircraft propulsion networks. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 6(4)
- Gad-Briggs A, Osigwe EO, Pilidis P, Nikolaidis T, Sampath S, .... (2020). Benefits, drawbacks, and future trends of Brayton helium gas turbine cycles for gas-cooled fast reactor and very-high temperature reactor Generation IV nuclear power plants. Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science, 7(1)
- Dinesh A, Benson CM, Holborn P, Sampath S & Xiong Y. (2020). Performance evaluation of nitrogen for fire safety application in aircraft. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 202
- Togni S, Nikolaidis T & Sampath S. (2020). A combined technique of Kalman filter, artificial neural network and fuzzy logic for gas turbines and signal fault isolation. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 34(2)
- Loukopoulos P, Zolkiewski G, Bennett I, Sampath S, Pilidis P, .... (2019). Abrupt fault remaining useful life estimation using measurements from a reciprocating compressor valve failure. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 121
- Osigwe EO, Gad-Briggs A, Nikolaidis T, Pilidis P & Sampath S. (2019). Performance simulation to understand the effects of multi-fluid scaling of gas turbine components for Generation IV nuclear power plants. Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science, 6(2)
- Osigwe EO, Gad-Briggs A, Nikolaidis T, Pilidis P & Sampath S. (2019). Performance analyses and evaluation of CO2 and N2 as coolants in a recuperated Brayton gas turbine cycle for a Generation IV nuclear reactor power plant. Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science, 6(2)
- Osigwe EO, Pilidis P, Nikolaidis T & Sampath S. (2019). GT-ACYSS: gas turbine arekret-cycle simulation modelling for training and educational purposes. Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science, 5(4)
- Loukopoulos P, Zolkiewski G, Bennett I, Sampath S, Pilidis P, .... (2018). Addressing Missing Data for Diagnostic and Prognostic Purposes. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 0(9783319622736)
- Gbanaibolou J, Jiri P, Suresh S & David M. (2017). Influence of fouling on compressor dynamics: Experimental and modelling approach. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 140(3)
- Isaiah T-G, Dabbashi S, Bosak D, Sampath S, Di Lorenzo G, .... (2016). Life cycle evaluation of an intercooled gas turbine plant used in conjunction with renewable energy. Propulsion and Power Research, 5(3)
- Ogaji SOT, Sampath S, Marinai L, Singh R & Probert SD. (2005). Evolution strategy for gas-turbine fault-diagnoses. Applied Energy, 81(2)
- Ogaji SOT, Marinai L, Sampath S, Singh R & Prober SD. (2005). Gas-turbine fault diagnostics: a fuzzy-logic approach. Applied Energy, 82(1)
- Sözen A, Arcaklioğlu E, Özalp M & Yücesu S. (2005). Performance parameters of an ejector-absorption heat transformer. Applied Energy, 80(3)
- Sampath S, Ogaji S, Singh R & Probert D. (2002). Engine-fault diagnostics:an optimisation procedure. Applied Energy, 73(1)
- Ogaji SOT, Sampath S, Singh R & Probert SD. (2002). Parameter selection for diagnosing a gas-turbine's performance-deterioration. Applied Energy, 73(1)
- Ogaji S, Sampath S, Singh R & Probert D. (2002). Novel approach for improving power-plant availability using advanced engine diagnostics. Applied Energy, 72(1)
- Dinesh A, Diakostefanis M & Sampath S. Assessment of Halon-Free Agents for Fire Safety Application in Aircraft Propulsion System. Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies
Conference Papers
- Karuppiah S, Pilidis P, Sampath S & Muthuveerappan N. (2023). A study on variable geometries and component matching of variable cycle engine for aircraft with supercruise capability
- Togni S, Nikolaidis T & Sampath S. (2022). Comparing different schemes in a combined technique of Kalman filter, artificial neural network and fuzzy logic for gas turbines online diagnostics
- Xiong Y, Diakostefanis M & Sampath S. (2021). Withdrawn: Numerical simulations of containerized-load fire scenario for aircraft cargo fire safety
- Xiong Y, Diakostefanis M & Sampath S. (2021). Withdrawal: Numerical simulations of containerized-load fire scenario for aircraft cargo fire safety
- Osigwe EO, Gad-Briggs A, Pilidis P, Nikolaidis T & Sampath S. (2019). Inventory control systems for nuclear powered closed-cycle gas turbine: technical studies on effect of working fluid options
- Osigwe EO, Gad-Briggs A, Pilidis P, Nikolaidis T & Sampath S. (2019). Effect of working fluid on selection of gas turbine cycle configuration for Gen-IV nuclear power plant system
- Osigwe EO, Gad-Briggs A, Nikolaidis T, Pilidis P & Sampath S. (2018). Multi-Fluid Gas Turbine Components Scaling for a Generation IV Nuclear Power Plant Performance Simulation
- Osigwe EO, Gad-Briggs A, Nikolaidis T, Pilidis P & Sampath S. (2018). Performance Analysis of Generation IV Nuclear Reactor Power Plant Using CO2 and N2: Case Study of a Recuperated Brayton Gas Turbine Cycle
- Loukopoulos P, Sampath S, Pilidis P, Zolkiewski G, Bennett I, .... (2018). Reciprocating Compressor Prognostics
- Jombo G, Sampath S & Gray I. (2017). Diagnostics of gas turbine systems using gas path analysis and rotordynamic response approach
- Zhou L, Duan F, Mba D, Corsar M, Greaves MJ, .... (2017). Helicopter gearbox bearing fault detection using separation techniques and envelope analysis
- Loukopoulos P, Sampath S, Pilidis P, Zolkiewski G, Bennett I, .... (2017). Dealing with missing data for prognostic purposes
- Osigwe EO, Li Y-G, Suresh S & Jombo G. (2017). Integrated gas turbine system diagnostics: components and sensor faults quantification using artificial neural networks
- Diakostefanis M, Nikolaidis T, Sampath B & Triantafyllou T. (2017). Remote operation and monitoring of a micro aero gas turbine
- Loukopoulos P, Zolkiewski G, Bennett I, Sampath S, Pilidis P, .... (2017). Reciprocating compressor prognostics of an instantaneous failure mode utilising temperature only measurements
- Surendran S, Chandrawanshi R, Kulkarni S, Bhartiya S, Nataraj PSV, .... (2016). Model predictive control of a laboratory gas turbine
- Isaiah T-G, Dabbashi S, Bosak D, Sampath S, Di Lorenzo G, .... (2015). Life Analysis of Industrial Gas Turbines Used As a Back-Up to Renewable Energy Sources
- Surendran S, Chandrawanshi R, Kulkarni S, Bhartiya S, Nataraj PSV, .... (2015). Multi-Parametric Model Predictive Control Strategy on Laboratory SR-30 Gas Turbine
- Apostolidis A, Sampath S, Laskaridis P & Singh R. (2013). WebEngine: A Web-Based Gas Turbine Performance Simulation Tool
- Sampath S, Marinai L, Singh R & Gulati A. (2006). “SMART ENGINE”: A Gas Turbine Fault Diagnostics and Life Management Tool
- Sampath S & Singh R. (2006). An Integrated Fault Diagnostics Model Using Genetic Algorithm and Neural Networks
- Sampath S & Singh R. (2004). An Integrated Fault Diagnostics Model Using Genetic Algorithm and Neural Networks
- Sampath S, Li YG, Ogaji SOT & Singh R. (2003). Fault Diagnosis of a Two Spool Turbo-Fan Engine Using Transient Data: A Genetic Algorithm Approach
- Ogaji SOT, Li YG, Sampath S & Singh R. (2003). Gas Path Fault Diagnosis of a Turbofan Engine From Transient Data Using Artificial Neural Networks
- Sampath S & Singh R. (2003). Managing Maintenance and Operational Availability of Gas Turbine Propelled Naval Ships Through Advanced Engine Fault Diagnostics
- Sampath S, Ogaji S & Singh R. (2002). Improving Power Plant Availability Through Advanced Engine Diagnostic Techniques
- Sampath S, Gulati A & Singh R. (2002). Fault Diagnostics Using Genetic Algorithm for Advanced Cycle Gas Turbine
- Sampath S, Gulati A & Singh R. (2002). Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Gas Turbine Engine Fault Diagnostics
- Sampath S & Singh R. (2002). Performance assessment and fault diagnostics for advanced cycle marine gas turbine
Books
- Gad-Briggs AA, Osigwe EO, Grochowina F, Pilidis P, Nikolaidis T, .... (2023). Sub Chapter 21.2 Closed Brayton-cycle configurations for Gas-cooled Fast Reactors (GFRs) and Very-High-Temperature Reactors (VHTRs) In Handbook of Generation IV Nuclear Reactors. Elsevier.
- Gad-Briggs AA, Osigwe EO, Grochowina F, Pilidis P, Nikolaidis T, .... (2023). Closed Brayton-cycle configurations for Gas-cooled Fast Reactors (GFRs) and Very-High-Temperature Reactors (VHTRs) In Handbook of Generation IV Nuclear Reactors. Elsevier.
- Gad-Briggs AA, Osigwe EO, Grochowina F, Pilidis P, Nikolaidis T, .... (2022). Closed Brayton-cycle configurations for gas-cooled fast reactors (GFRs) and very-high-temperature reactors (VHTRs) In Pioro I(ed.), Handbook of Generation IV Nuclear Reactors: A Guidebook. Elsevier.
- Loukopoulos P, Zolkiewski G, Bennett I, Sampath S, Pilidis P, .... (2019). Reciprocating Compressor Valve Leakage Detection Under Varying Load Conditions In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer International Publishing.