Jayachandran Chandrasekaran
Houston,USA
Summary
Senior Process Engineer with over 20 years of experience in process design, ranging from conceptual design to detail engineering. Skilled in conducting both steady state and dynamic simulations for process evaluation, studies, and design. Proficient in utilizing industry-leading software such as Aspen Plus & Dynamics, PROMAX, Hysis, Dynsim, and Fathom. Extensive background in performing engineering and techno-economic evaluations, pilot plant design, scale-up, and de-risking strategies for new technologies. Specialized knowledge in polyethylene/polypropylene technologies, gasification, syngas, AGR, sulfur recovery, and carbon capture. Adept at process optimization and heat integration analysis to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Scientist
SABIC Americas
03.2015 - Current
- Led PDP development for Gas Phase PE technology, slurry phase Ultra high molecular weight PE technology and Slurry phase bimodal HDPE technology for multiple projects
- Designed pilot plant as part of scale up of one-of-a-kind oil to chemicals reactor technology along with strategy, partnership and design for scaled up reactor concept
- Worked on plant trial for new product grade implementation in PE slurry plant and a path toward commercial scale production
- Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their skills, providing feedback and promoted positive work environment.
- Conducted/participated in risk assessments and path forward for projects and plant trials
- Contributed to development of intellectual property and patents, safeguarding organization's competitive edge in scientific innovation.
- Led interdisciplinary project teams, fostering effective communication between SME's from diverse backgrounds for successful project execution.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to foster collaboration and technology development
- Performed sustainability assessment, sustainability metrics and proposed/implemented ideas for improving sustainability KPI’s (energy, GHG, water, waste)
- As process lead, managed a team of 6-8 engineers for PDP development as well as focal point for engineering contractor
- Developed conceptual design and performed techno-economic analysis for various new technologies and projects
- Led tools and template development and standardization for Process Design Packages
- Worked on conceptual design for plant energy optimization
- Developed design guidelines, datasheet templates, Equipment sizing calculation tools and developed standardized templates for all PDP deliverables
- Published peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals, increasing visibility of the organization's cutting-edge research.
Senior Engineering Specialist II
CB&I
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Developed high fidelity dynamic simulation model for coal to SNG process for validating design of key equipment, emissions estimate for permit, troubleshooting operational upsets, and for performing startup and shutdown and transient analysis various units
- Worked on basic design of pre fractionation column heat pump system for high purity isobutylene project
- Performed dynamic simulation study for heat pump system for verifying system dynamic response to process controls and disturbances and for developing startup and shutdown procedure
Principal Technical Professional
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)
01.2006 - 09.2013
- Worked as lead engineer for first of its kind commercial scale Gasification Project from conceptual stage through EPC stage of project
- Worked as Process lead for Basic design package for 100 MTPD demonstration Coal to chemicals plant
- Worked as lead engineer on feasibility study for Coal to SNG and other coal to chemicals projects which include coal to ammonia, methanol and liquids
- Developed integrated simulation models of Unit Operations to generate detail Heat and Material Balances (H&MB) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) for various projects
- Developed detail Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Performed Hydraulic calculations, Process Relief valve calculations and sizing, Equipment sizing, selection and specification
- Performed techno economic analysis for technology selection for Acid Gas Removal, and Sulfur recovery technologies for various projects
- Worked on evaluation and design of CO2 capture and performed dynamic simulation study for CO2 compressor
- Worked on Sour water System design and Ammonia recovery from Sour Water
- Participated and contributed in HAZOP and SIL reviews for various projects
- Worked in analyzing gasification pilot plant data for the scale up to commercial scale
- Performed heat integration and cost optimization studies
Operator Training Simulation Engineer
Alpha Sim Technology
12.2004 - 01.2006
- Modeled and simulated Refinery Processes with controls and field variables for Operator training Simulator
- Used custom dynamic simulator to model various refinery processes having interface to DCS (Honeywell, Foxboro)
- Developed Model and Designed operator training simulators for GDU, Resid refiner, sulfur recovery, tail gas and sour water treatment units for leading refineries in Texas
- Worked with process engineers and unit operators to develop custom robust model that represents normal operating condition and created scenarios for start-up, shutdown and upset conditions for operator training.
Research Assistant
Lamar University
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Assisted in developing a new methodology for the process security assessment to overcome the deficiencies that HAZOP, LOPA and FTA have in common
- Worked as a system administrator for two shared memory systems using Redhat 7.3 Linux Operating system clustered using Beowulf clustering software
- Taught Introduction to Computers and Programming in ‘C’, Undergraduate Course
- Taught Optimization of Chemical Processes, Graduate Core Course
Education
Micro Credentialing Certificate Program - The Hydrogen Economy - Silver Belt
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2022
Masters - Chemical Engineering
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2004
Bachelors - Chem. Eng.
Madras University
Chennai, India03.2001
Skills
- Conceptual design
- Process Design Packages (PDP)
- FEED
- Detailed Engineering
- Process steady state simulations
- Dynamic Simulations
- Preparation of PFD’s and HMB's
- System hydraulics and P&ID development
- Process Safety Valve Analysis
- Sizing and rating of vessels, columns and heat exchangers
- Solids handling, Fluidization and Conveying
- Pilot plant design and scale up
- Operator training simulator
- HAZOP, Risk assessment, Value engineering, Sustainability assessments
- Technologies:
- Polyethylene (gas phase & slurry)
- Olefins
- Polycarbonate
- Syngas
- Gasification
- AGR
- Carbon capture
- Sulfur recovery
- Ammonia and Urea
Accomplishments
Will come back later
Patents And Publications
- Drying a coating using electromagnetic radiation or heating of drum, Patent
- Solvent recovery from sweep gas streams, Patent
- Systems and Methods for Increasing Carbon Dioxide in Gasification, Patent pending
- Large-scale dynamic simulation for security assessment of an ethylene oxide manufacturing process, 05/15/06, Computers and Chemical Engineering Volume 30, Issues 6-7
Awards
- Received recognition award for demonstrating SABIC leadership way and Talent Champion in two of my projects.
- Received spot recognition award for successful execution of the project.
- Received MVP (Maximizing Value Added Performance) award at KBR for contribution to the team.
- Graduate Dean’s academic scholarship in MS Program at Lamar Univ, Beaumont, TX.
Fields Of Competence
- Conceptual design
- Process Design Packages (PDP)
- FEED and Detailed Engineering
- Process steady state and Dynamic Simulations
- Preparation of PFD’s and HMB
- System hydraulics, P&ID development and Process Safety Valve Analysis
- Sizing and rating of vessels, distillation columns, heat exchangers and rotating equipment
- Fluidization, Conveying and Handling of solids
- Analysis of pilot plant data and modelling towards technology scale up
- Operator training simulator
- Hazop, P&ID reviews, Value engineering, Sustainability assessments
- Technologies: Polyethylene (gas phase & slurry), olefins, Polycarbonate, Syngas, Gasification, AGR, Carbon capture and Sulfur recovery.
Certification
- Certified Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas (Since 2009)
Timeline
Staff Scientist
SABIC Americas
03.2015 - Current
Senior Engineering Specialist II
CB&I
10.2013 - 02.2015
Principal Technical Professional
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)
01.2006 - 09.2013
Operator Training Simulation Engineer
Alpha Sim Technology
12.2004 - 01.2006
Research Assistant
Lamar University
01.2003 - 12.2004
Micro Credentialing Certificate Program - The Hydrogen Economy - Silver Belt
University of Houston
Masters - Chemical Engineering
Lamar University
Bachelors - Chem. Eng.
Madras University
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