Jacinto L. Solano, PE

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Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY PE licensed mechanical engineer with extensive experience in HVAC, hydraulic systems, heat transfer equipment, and power generation systems. Experience working in projects for pharmaceutical, industrial, hospitality and retail industries. Energy conscious and analytical problem solver. Certified energy manager. Bilingual: English and Spanish.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering,West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Dissertation: Mutagenic potential of particulate matter emissions from a single cylinder hydrogen-fueled engine: lubrication oil effects.

Advisor: Dr. Mridul Gautam

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Thesis: Component modeling and system simulation of a hybrid heat driven cooling and dehumidification system.

Advisor: Dr. Arshad Khan

Bachelor Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

HONORS/AFFILIATIONS

College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico, Member

Phi Kappa Phi, College Honor Society, Member

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Senior Member

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, American Test and Balance, San Juan, PR, August 2011 – Present.

•Supervising and training technician in testing and balancing HVAC.

•HVAC design and consulting.

Consulting Engineer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Humacao PR, December 2010 – 2012.

•Provided technical advice in capital projects in the areas of cooling towers, HVAC.

Instructor, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR. January 2009 – Present.

•Course: engineering statics, engineering dynamics, C language,

Associate Professor, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR, August 2008 – 2011.

•Courses: fluid mechanics, fluid mechanics laboratory, thermodynamics, heat transfer, design of thermal systems, intermediate fluid mechanics, thermal system laboratory, waste heat management, power plants, internal combustion engines, air conditioning, gas dynamics, computational fluid dynamics and capstone design.

•Member of the outcome assessment committee, ABET (August 1999 – May 2004).

Graduate Research Assistant, Reciprocating Engines Laboratory, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), US Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV, October 2005-May 2008

•Responsible for working with the NETL team towards the implementation of project awarded to WVU

•Investigate lubricant oil consumption in hydrogen, CNG, and HCNG fueled engines

•Investigate combustion, and emissions performance for the above mentioned engines

•PM collection for bio-assays, and chemical speciation

•Responsible for preparing regular progress reports

•Develop test sequences using design of experiments techniques

•Analyzed data using statistical methods.

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Graduate Research Assistant, Engines and Emissions Research Laboratory (EERL), Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Morgantown, WV. August 2004-May 2008

•Engine laboratory experience using various gas analyzers, flow measuring devices, dilution tunnels, Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer, dynamometers

•Extensive experience running FTP tests and steady state certification tests, and PM filter media handling in accordance with CFR 40 Part 86 Subpart N

•Assisted in data analysis, technical report generation, and technical proposal writings on various projects

President, S & D Engineering Services, Inc, Hato Rey, PR., September 1997 – May 2004.

•The company was dedicated to provide services to the local industry in the areas of :

oCooling towers: services included design,/construction, thermal upgrades, general repairs, maintenance programs, and inspection .

oHVAC: design, inspections, air distribution, and air and water balance.

oPiping: steam and chilled water, design and installation.

oConsulting in the heat transfer and mass transfer area.

•Some of our clients include: Johnson & Johnson, Lutron, Baxter, Schering-Plough, Acotrol, Abbott, Bermudez, Longo y Diaz Masso, Chemair Inc., Carolina Hospital, Inseco, Campo Fresco, Filtertech, International Chemtex, Puerto Rico Election Commission, Bacardi, and Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.

Assistant Professor, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR, August 1993 - August 1998.

SOFTWARE

•Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point,)

Mathcad

•MathLab

•Basic

•Fortran

•Jump Statistical software

•C Language

•AutoCAD

•Trane Trace

REGISTRATION

Professional Engineer (Puerto Rico – 14494 PE)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM – 16530)

LANGUAGES

•Spanish

•English

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