Mechanical Engineer Engineering

SEYDRAMIN KHALILINEJAD

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Technology – Sustainable Energy (2013-2015)

Eastern Illinois University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (2006-2009)

Iran University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (2000-2005)

Iran University of Science and Technology

RESEARCH

Research: “Experimental study on downdraft gasification using different biomass feedstock”,

Eastern Illinois University

Master Thesis: “Effect of gravity on combustion’s parameters of solid (metal and biomass)

particles and liquid droplets in fuel-oxidizer suspensions”, Iran University of Science and

Technology

Research: “An investigation on solar heating systems as heat generators for single or double

stage absorption chillers”, Iran University of Science and Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant – Eastern Illinois University (2013-2015)

Biomass gasification for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems

Along with my admission to Eastern Illinois University, I was awarded with Graduate Research

Assistantship offer; I was involved in biomass research and studies sponsored by Center for Clean Energy

Research and Education. The major part of my responsibility was experimental data analysis with a focus

on quality and quantity of syngas derived from different kinds of locally available biomass fuels; the

main purpose of the work was to select the best biomass fuel feedstock in terms of conversion efficiency

using a fixed bed downdraft gasifier. Research was a balanced combination of theoretical studies and

practical tasks in which a pilot CHP powered by a downdraft gasifier was deployed. During this

assignment I managed to adopt myself to a multi-cultural environment where our team of five came

from five different countries, presenting results in several technical forums and seminars also helped me

to improve my communication skills.

Mechanical Engineer – Soshiance Company (2010-2012)

Solar thermal collectors for Domestic Hot Water (DHW) and heating applications

I worked as project engineer focused on solar thermal collectors for Domestic Hot Water (DHW) and

heating applications. My main responsibilities covered data collection and monitoring domestic and

commercial units’ energy consumption from conventional sources; based on geographical position and

building lay out I’d then engineer optimized solar panel arrays to have the best energy reception and

delivery; after panel installation and project execution, last phase was to support the product and

monitor efficiency to ensure service quality. This assignment helped me develop deep technical

understanding on solar collector specifications and various installation methods. Exciting challenges e.g.

space limitation and different power system requirements made me exercise my problem solving

techniques as well as teamwork skills through brain storming sessions with my peers. Engaging in real

business and feeling direct heat of revenue/loss, made me value post-job follow up and to develop

customized client satisfaction forms to ensure service quality and help sustain the business.

Mechanical Engineer – Coolsummer Company (2007-2009)

Heat Exchangers for industrial and residential applications

During this period I worked as mechanical engineer dedicated to heat exchange process and

operational units, my duties covered technical support, material and method selection for plant

overhaul and major maintenance events at industrial sites including petrochemical plants and refineries.

Utilizing technical software like Aspen HTFS, Alfa Laval’s PHE and other tools and resources I’d made

recommendations on heat exchanger material/type selection based on operating conditions, this helped

our clients to optimize their old or damaged units for more efficient and higher capacity ones through

available and to-date technologies such as PHEs (plate heat exchangers) and EX-Air conditioners. This

assignment help me to put my knowledge into practice by attending various operational sites at client

facilities during major maintenance events which would last sometimes for weeks, this was to ensure

compliance to proposed plans and recommendation during execution phase. Presenting during practical

tasks of decommissioning and reinstalling major elements of massive production plants and units helped

me to develop my vision around health, safety and environment throughout overhaul sessions and

taught me how to interact with people from different backgrounds and disciplines to achieve team

objective.

PUBLICATIONS

“Investigation on Temperature and Pressure Profiles in a Downdraft Gasifier Using Different

Biomass Feedstock,” 2014 ATMAE Conference, Nov. 2014, St. Louis, Missouri

“Perturbation Technique to Investigate the Role of Radiation from Flame to Dust Particle,”

Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, ISSN 1991-8178, 3(2): 1347-1356, 2009

“Investigation on Mechanical and Heat Transfer Properties of Plate Heat Exchangers in Oil and

Gas Industries,” Iranian Journal of Heat Exchanger, ISSN 1735-7969, Nov 2009

“Dynamic Behavior of an Iron Particle in Iron-Air dust Suspension Crossing the Flame Zones of

Combustion,” International Review of Aerospace Engineering, ISSN 1973-7459, Vol. 1, N.3, June

2008

“Influence of Radiation Heat Transfer on the Temperature Profile of an Aluminum Particle

Involving by Gas Flame,” the 7th Iranian Aerospace Society Conference, Feb. 2008, Tehran, Iran

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