Saroj Basnet

Saroj Basnet

Mechanical Engineer | Experimental Research & Computational Modeling

I am a Mechanical Engineer and a graduate of Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, with research experience in experimental thermal systems, process modeling, and computational vibration analysis. My work includes experimental testing, mechanical design, and numerical modeling using Python, MATLAB, ANSYS, and SolidWorks. My research interests include thermal systems, clean energy, and mechanical dynamics. Alongside my engineering work, I create YouTube content to help students in Nepal prepare for engineering entrance examinations.

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • CAD & Mechanical Design
  • Computational Modeling
  • Thermal Systems
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Machine learning for engineering
  • Clean energy
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Research

Design, Modeling, and Experimental Assessment of Heat Exchanger-Based Reflux Batch Distillation System for Ethanol–Water Separation

Fabricated batch distillation apparatus
Fabricated Experimental Setup

Under review (third round), Journal of Thermal Engineering | June 2024 – August 2026

Designed and fabricated a three-tray bubble-cap batch distillation system with a dual-condenser reflux arrangement. Built a Python dynamic model using NRTL thermodynamics, equilibrium-stage analysis and energy balances to estimate heating power and reflux ratio without direct flow measurements.

In the primary run, the model predicted 83.70% v/v distillate at 1,094.49 mL, against 79% v/v and 1,049 mL measured. Across three test runs, NRMSE was 6.66% for concentration and 7.83% for volume.

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Free Vibration Analysis of a Rotating, Pre-twisted, Cambered and Tapered Compressor Blade Using FSDT-Based Rayleigh–Ritz Method

Compressor blade vibration analysis
Compressor Blade Geometry

Manuscript in preparation | June 2025 – ongoing

Developed a semi-analytical five-field First-Order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT) shell model using the Rayleigh–Ritz method for a rotating NACA 6412 compressor blade. Jacobi-weighted span functions and Legendre chord functions enforce the clamped-root boundary condition. The formulation incorporates pre-twist, stagger, camber, chord and thickness taper, hub radius, and rotational effects, including centrifugal, Coriolis and prestress stiffness.

Implemented in Python, the model is undergoing comparison with an ANSYS finite element model, with preliminary natural frequency results agreeing to within 1.5% for the modes compared.

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Projects

Design, Fabrication and Experimental Testing of a Batch Distillation System

3D model of the improved batch distillation apparatus

Designed, fabricated and experimentally tested an improved distillation system for Nepali traditional liquor (Raksi). Experimental results showed increased ethanol concentration and recovery ratio, alongside reduced amyl alcohol content compared with the traditional distillation method. Selected for the Pulchowk Innovation Program 2025, receiving NPR 50,000 in funding.

Fabrication of Plastic Injection Molding Machine

Fabricated plastic injection moulding machine

Fabricated and assembled a plastic injection moulding machine using locally available materials. Participated in machining, assembly and performance testing, demonstrating the machine's basic functionality. Received the Best Engineering Award at MechTrix 2023.

Modular Multi-Crop Cultivation Machine for Nepal: 3D Design Hackathon

Designed and 3D-modelled a low-cost agricultural machine concept for cultivating cash crops in Nepal. Developed as part of a four-member team during a 24-hour design hackathon, winning the MechTrix 2025 competition.

LPG Storage Tank: CAD Modeling and FEA

LPG storage tank

Modelled a 1,000 L horizontal LPG storage tank in SolidWorks and performed a static structural simulation in ANSYS under an internal pressure of 15 bar and a liquid fill height of 0.4 m. Examined the resulting stress distribution and deformation.

Experience

Technical Content Contributor — Automotive Technology

Engineering textbook development project · Remote · May – July 2026

Contributed to the development of an undergraduate mechanical engineering textbook aligned with the prescribed university syllabus. Prepared technical figures, worked examples, multiple-choice questions, review questions and chapter exercises. Also assisted with editing, formatting and manuscript preparation for publication.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Gorkha Brewery Pvt. Ltd. (Carlsberg Group) · Mukundapur, Nawalpur · September – October 2024

Created plant layouts to support workflow improvement and assisted with the inspection and documentation of mechanical equipment. Recorded machine operating hours and maintenance data, gaining exposure to equipment monitoring and maintenance practices in an industrial production environment.

Teaching & Educational Content

Kathmandu, Nepal · 2022 – 2025

Delivered Physics multiple-choice question classes for higher secondary students at Nepal Mega College and taught engineering entrance preparation classes at Clamphook Academy. Conducted a scientific calculator workshop for engineering entrance students at Sagarmatha Engineering College. Also created educational engineering and science content on YouTube, reaching over 11,000 subscribers and 1.7 million views.

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Education & Skills

Education

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University | 2021–2025

Result: First Division.

Relevant coursework: Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Machine Design and Simulation, Fluid Mechanics, Energy Resources, Operations Research, Mechanics of Solids, Strength of Materials, Finite Element Methods, Numerical Methods, Probability and Statistics, Computer Programming, and Engineering Chemistry.

Higher Secondary Education

Nepal Mega College - National Examinations Board | 2018–2020

GPA: 3.65/4.00

Technical Skills

Engineering & Analysis

  • Engineering design
  • Numerical modeling
  • Finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Experimental testing
  • Data analysis
  • Technical writing

Software & Tools

  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • ANSYS Mechanical
  • ANSYS Fluent
  • Excel Solver
  • LaTeX

Achievements

Contact

I welcome enquiries about graduate research opportunities, research collaborations, engineering projects, and professional opportunities. Please feel free to contact me by email. I look forward to connecting with researchers, academics, and professionals working in areas of mutual interest.