Chemical Engineering

Ethan R. Struhs

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Education

Associates Degree, Brigham Young University, ID Dec 2010

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT Jun 2017 GPA: 3.17/4.00

Designed and conducted some of the following experiments in a lab while demonstrating safe practices

oUsed an ebulliometer to accurately model vapor-liquid equilibrium curves for a ethanol-cyclohexane mixture.

oSized a heat exchanger and calculated heat transfer coefficients for the passing water and steam.

oUsed catalytic methanation to determine the basic kinetic data for the reaction of CO2 and H2 over the G-87 nickel catalyst to produce methane.

Member of the American Nuclear Society

Relevant coursework: Nuclear Engineering, Plant Design, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Chemical Process Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, and Energy Engineering

On a small team, developed a chemical process for the conversion of propylene and benzene into cumene and byproducts and built a working simulation model using Aspen HYSYS.

oSized storage vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, and distillation columns

oCalculated temperatures, pressures, and flowrates throughout the process

oDetermined feasibility through thorough economic analysis.

Skills and Interests

Computer/software:

Microsoft Office and Spreadsheet programs

Aspen HYSYS, C++, Python, VBA

Communication/Management:

Writes, speaks, and expresses ideas clearly

Adept at leading teams and enforcing company policies

Work Experience

Geotechnical Surveyor, GIS Alliance, Bingham County 2005-2009 seasonal

Learned PGS technology and memorized various plant species for identification

Organized and carried out mapping projects

Learned software to create accurate maps from satellite coordinates

Walmart Associate, Ammon Walmart in Idaho May 2015 – Dec 2015

Volunteer Work

Full Time Volunteer Representative Feb 2011 - Mar 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints South Korea

Developed effective communication skills by meeting new people daily and providing religious education

Promoted constant improvement by supervising and training staff one on one and in small group settings

Willingly volunteered 90 hours per week for two years to give service and teach others about Jesus Christ

Taught religious lessons (in Korean) and English classes to local residents

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