I'm Pranav
I use my experiences as a chemical process engineer to make your life and your facilities better!
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Having gained experience in a wide array of operations as a generalist (primarily in the oil & gas industry), I want to use my expertise as a process engineer to design or troubleshoot your processes while striving for continual improvement, in a way that adds value to the organization and helps me incrementally grow as an engineering professional.
About Me
Key Highlights
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Master's in Chemical Engineering
Specialized Bachelor's in Petro-chemical Engineering
Acumen in Upstream & Downstream oil & gas operations
Knack of writing Python or VBA codes to solve complex engineering problems
Experience with Lean Six Sigma implementation
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Key Deliverables
- Process modeling and simulation (HYSYS, Aspen PLUS, ChemCAD, HTRI)
- PSM & PHA (LOPA, MOC, HAZOP, FTA and STPA)
- SOP Development
- Controller Tuning
- Sizing of relief devices - PSV and Rupture Discs - according to NFPA30 / API2000 standards
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ASPEN HYSYS
ASPEN PLUS
UNISIM
CHEMCAD
MS EXCEL
HTRI
AUTOCAD
P&ID
EQUIPMENT SIZING
HEAT & MATERIAL BALANCE
PILOT PLANT OPERATION
FEED
DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
HAZOP
LEAN SIX-SIGMA
SPC
LINE SIZING
PSM
SOP
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
MS OFFICE
TIME STUDIES
KAIZEN
7QC
PYTHON
OLGA
WORK SAMPLES
Simulation & Optimization of Gas Refining Unit
Part of senior design project at Michigan Tech
- Calculated annual operating costs and formulated reports
- Performed pinch analysis for networking of streams and reducing energy consumption
- Proposed addition of an isomerization reactor to convert by-products, boost productivity by reactor modelling & economic analysis
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Sizing & Specification of PSVs as per API 2000/NFPA 30 Standards
Part of project to gain certification in 'Process Design Engineering'
- Developed spreadsheets for calculations, sized pressure safety valves for 10 pressure vessels for ‘Reliance Petrochemicals
- Performed ChemCAD simulations to compare results
- Adhered to NFPA 30 code for design in case of external fire
Design & Development of Processes to Recover Reactants Wasted in Flare Streams in Polypropylene Production
Collaboration with engineers at Chevron-Phillips & Aramco, Part of Master's Research at Michigan Tech
- Performed simulation of membrane based separation systems, performed sensitivity analysis to optimize process variables
- Tested 4 designs with more than 40 design variations
- Sized equipment, calculated utility & power requirements and delivered payback period for each design to determine economic feasibility
Piping and Utility Flow Diagrams (AutoCAD)
Part of an internship at BRP US, Inc.
Statistical Process Control Charts
Part of internship at BRP US, Inc.
Developed & monitored control plans, SPC, X-bar and R charts, trained operators, controlled process variation
Heat Load Calculation to Determine Plant Utility Requirements
Part of a project to gain certification in 'Process Design Engineering'
Houston, TX
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pkalantr@mtu.edu
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906-370-8538
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Open to relocation
Open to contract positions
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