Chemical Engineering Engineer

KAVITH RUPASINGHE

Address: *****,****** ****,

Redding CA,96003.

T: 530-***-**** E:********@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To aid a reputed organization in the capacity of a chemical Engineer, while engendering innovation and intuitive solutions to better serve humanity

EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine June 2016

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, with a specialization in Energy and Environment.

Overall GPA 3.3

Shasta College, Redding, CA May 2013

Associate Degree - Automotive Technology

Overall GPA 3.9

ACHIEVEMENTS

Dean's List/Academic Honors Student, 2010-2013 Shasta College

TECHINCAL SKILLS

Chemical Engineering

Batch Distillation - Fractionating of ethanol and water in various concentrations.

Fluid Mixing - The study of the dynamics of mixing in various fluid flow regimes, effectiveness of different impellers for specific mixing applications.

FMEA - Heat transfer methods and heat exchanger sizing/performance.

Product Lifecycle Study - Understanding of a products environmental impact from its creation to its demise (cradle to grave cycle of a product).

Simsci Pro/II - Modeling of a crude distillation column.

Mechanical Failure Investigation - Investigation of a failed part, using hardness testing and SEM micrography.

Technical Report Writing for Laboratory experiments.

Research Material and Failure analysis

Fractionating of Ethanol in water using a Distillation Column- Project Team Lead 2015

The project was conducted to obtain various compositions of ethanol in water, using their boiling points. Tasks as team lead included, assigning various tasks to team members to ensure that the project was completed on time. Each member was required to attain pre-set milestones. The quantitative data gathered was analyses and assessed into tables and charts, the data was used to show relationships between boil-up rates and distillation efficiencies. The methods using to conduct projects, the materials used and other relevant particulars were organized and presented to a group of peers.

Fluid Mixing Project Team Lead 2014

The goal of the project was to find an optimal setup for mixing, the variables included; type of blade or propeller used, RPM of blade, height of blade from bottom of vessel and the use of baffles. Various combinations of the above were tested and the mixing efficiencies gathered for each variable. The data was analyzed and presented to a group of peers, including academic staff, and was graded on method, results and the ability to answer questions asked during the presentation

Senior Design Project 2016

The project was to prepare a proposal for a client regarding a capacity increase to an existing crude distillation plant that was running at nameplate capacity. The project deliverables included a converged simulation of the proposed plant addiction, using Simsci Pro/II, Vessel sizing of the distillation column and various storage drums, heat exchanger sizing; calculating the required area for the heat exchangers, under heat duty data provided by the simulation. Costing of various components; considering material type and safety requirements. All the project deliverables were included in a printed proposal, which accompanied a presentation to the client.

Automotive Technology

Advanced Engine performance - Engine performance, including the emission control systems and computer controlled engine operations, ASE Laboratory tasks, combustion engineer operating principles.

Braking Systems - Brake theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks.

Automotive Electronics - Electronics theory and solid-state technology, as it applies to the automobile.

Vehicle Electrical Systems - Read wiring schematics, calculate voltages, current flow, and resistances within parallel and series circuits, and to properly use related testing equipment used for diagnosis.

Auto Steering and suspension, DFMEA

Powertrain Systems - Automatic and Manuel transmission theory and operation.

Heating and A/C - Theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks, Team Center.

*The Associate Degree is equivalent to one year of work experience.

Programming Languages Python, MATLAB

Operating systems Windows, Macintosh

EMPLOYMENT

Shuttle Driver UC Irvine School of the Arts Box Office October 2013 - Present

Cafe Attendant UC Irvine Verano Housing Cafe October 2014 - June 2015

Custodian Bethel Church, Redding CA 2013/2014

Student Assistant Shasta College, Redding CA January -May 2012

Customer Service HSBC Corporation, Sri Lanka January 2007 -June 2007

COMMUNITY / VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Soup Kitchen Cornerstone Community Church, Redding, CA 2009-2012

Volunteer Bethel Church, Redding, CA

Conference Events 2008-2013

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