Summery

Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

Extensive knowledge of applicable theories and practices in heat transfer and heat exchanger technology in industries such as Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbon Gas Processing, and Ammonia etc. crossing various stages including PRE-FEED, FEED, and EPC.

Previous EPC industry consulting experience at company KBR (a Fortune 500 company), engaged in the hands-on exploration of selection and design of heat exchangers with HTRI design software.

Previous exchanger fabrication experience at API Heat Transfer, a highly regarded heat exchanger vendor shop, where I actively participated in the entire lifecycle of heat exchanger fabrication. These encompassed responsibilities ranging from selections, designs, manufacturing, inspect, quality control to air and hydraulic testing, highlighting my comprehensive understanding of the heat transfer equipment.

Demonstrated experience in creation of mechanical data sheets, drawings, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and equipment specifications for Shell & Tube heat exchangers, Air Cooled heat exchangers, Plate and Frame heat exchangers, Spiral plate heat exchangers and other multiple types of heat exchangers.

Strong working knowledge of hydrocarbon processing industry, including Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, Ammonia, PFD’s, P&ID's, equipment specifications, packaged equipment vendor documents, and commissioning and start up procedures as a chemical engineer.

Familiar with relevant industry standards and codes including ASME, TEMA and API for heat exchangers.

Proficient in utilizing HTRI, PV Elite, MS Visio, AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks, MS Office Suite, and Fortran programming for various engineering tasks.

Meticulous attention to detail, with a strong focus on precision and accuracy, self-starter capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with team members. Driven by achieving results to multi-task effectively and delivering high-quality outcomes on multiple projects.

Accomplishments

Hands-on experience in the detailed structure and thermal designs of complete sets (100% of all types) of Shell & Tube and Air Cooler heat exchangers specifically for Refinery plant (EPC ) at KBR.

Hands-on experience in the detailed structure and thermal designs of complete sets (100% of all types) of Shell & Tube and Air Cooler heat exchangers in LNG plant at KBR.

Hands-on experience in the detailed structure and thermal designs of over 80% of heat exchangers utilized in Ammonia plants at KBR.

Professional Experience

Thermal Design Manager, Foxconn Industrial Internet, Houston (2021-2023)

Collaborated in cross-functional teams to innovate air and liquid cooling tech for data center server thermal management.

Designed and validated cooling solutions from chip to datacenter level, enhancing server performance effectively.

Conducted thermal and fluid analyses using CFD tools to optimize system efficiency.

Validated design concepts through rigorous thermal simulations for performance alignment.

Led thermal engineers and managed lab testing for server cooling validation.

Performed comprehensive thermal testing, making recommendations for improvements.

Developed thermal hydraulic system models for server design phases.

Executed complex thermal analyses for balanced server performance, cost, and reliability.

Analyzed data to drive cooling system optimization and enhancements.

Utilized various components for optimal cooling system functionality.

Contributed to innovative two-phase immersion cooling system design.

Designed condensers for improved cooling performance and heat transfer of two-phase immersion cooling.

Collaborated with manufacturers to develop and integrate cooling technologies.

Played a pivotal role in patent development and IP filing for three groundbreaking patents in data center server cooling technology.

Director of Engineering (Heat Exchangers), API Heat Transfer, Buffalo, NY (2017-2020)

Led teams of heat transfer engineers and mechanical design engineers, adeptly managing priorities and ensuring successful project delivery across multiple projects.

Oversaw the project management and specification review of RFQs from customers, ensuring a thorough understanding of requirements.

Guided the team in selecting, modeling, design, and costing, pricing, quote, and mechanical designing of heat exchanger equipment.

Supported the manufacturability of standard and customized cooling, heating, evaporation, and condensation components, such as Air/Water Coolers, Heaters, Evaporators, Condensers, Shell & Tube heat exchangers, Rod Baffle Heat Exchangers, Hairpin Heat Exchangers, Extension Surface Plate Fin Heat Exchangers, Gasket Plate Frame Heat Exchangers, Brazed Aluminum Plate Heat Exchangers, Semi- and All-Welded Plate Heat Exchangers, Plate & Shell Heat Exchangers, Radiators, Bar-Plate Fin Compact Heat Exchangers, and high-volume OEM thermal-fluid components.

Applied expertise in heat transfer principles and heat exchanger design technology, personally to review, correct, modify, and approve structure and thermal designs of customized Shell & Tube heat exchangers performed by the engineering team, ensured accuracy and compliance with design specifications and industry standards.

Actively engaged in customer and vendor interactions, addressing technical inquiries, and providing expert recommendations.

Collaborated with cross-functional and global multidiscipline teams, including sales, marketing, and manufacturing, to ensure alignment with customer requirements, project objectives and improved project execution efficiency as well.

Mentored junior thermal and mechanical engineers involved in the handling and design of heat transfer equipment.

Technical Advisor (Heat Transfer/Heat Exchangers), KBR Inc., Houston, TEXAS

(2012-2016)

Principal Technical Professional – Mechanical (Heat Transfer/Heat Exchangers), KBR Inc., Houston, TEXAS (2008-2011)

Hands-on detailed selections and designs of variable Shell & Tube heat exchangers and Air Coolers.

Prepared HTRI calculations, designs, and drawings for Shell & Tube heat exchangers and Air Coolers; Applied knowledge of heat transfer principles and industry best practices, utilized industry-standard, software and tools HTRI to design, analyze and optimize heat exchanger performance, ensuring efficient heat transfer, meeting operational requirement and reliable heat exchanger designs.

Collaborated with engineering teams to develop optimized designs that met project specifications and performance requirements.

Produced mechanical specifications and datasheets for diverse types of heat exchangers, including Shell & Tube and Air Cooler heat exchangers.

Performed detailed documentation and datasheets for vendor-specific heat exchanger technologies, such as Plate & Frame, Multi-Tubes Hairpin, Double Pipe, Brazed Aluminum Plate-Fin, Cold Box, Spiral Plate heat exchangers and Spiral wound heat exchangers.

Developed comprehensive technical requisition packages (RFQ) to facilitate the procurement of heat exchangers, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry standards.

Reviewed vendor bids, documents, specifications, data sheets, drawings, quotations, and technical capabilities to evaluate and select heat exchanger manufacturers.

Conducted thorough assessments of vendor offerings, comparing technical capabilities, pricing, delivery schedules, and compliance with project specifications.

Collaborated with procurement teams to make informed decisions in vendor selection, ensuring the procurement of high-quality heat exchangers.

Managed thermal and hydraulic designs, alongside conducting performance evaluations, for existing heat exchangers in the field, contributing to a spectrum of engineering and field support initiatives.

Provided recommendations for evaluating revamps, improvements, troubleshoot operations, modifications and presented technical solutions to enhance heat exchanger performance and reliability.

Collaborated and communicated with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges, resolve issues, and meet or exceed project milestones, customer requirements.

Extensive hands-on in structure, thermal designing various types of Shell & Tube heat exchangers used in industries such as Refining, Petrochemical, LNG, Hydrocarbon, Gas processing, Ammonia industry, including all the Heaters, Coolers, Condensers, Falling Film Reflux Condensers, Water-Cooled Condensers, Chillers, Water-Cooled Chillers, Kettle and Drum type Coolers, Butted Kettle Coolers, Evaporators, Evaporator-Condensers, Boilers, Kettle Reboilers, Thermosyphon Reboilers with tube side / shell side boiling, Once-Through type, and Recirculating type with fixed static head and variable static head, and hands-on designed Air Coolers in the following large major projects at KBR:

1. BP-Husky TPO&TFT Refinery, EPC (Independently hands-on designed full sets (100%) of Shell & Tube types of heat exchangers and Air Coolers)

2. Mognolia LNG FEED, PRE-EPC, Ammonia as refrigerant (Independently hands-on designed full sets (100%) of Shell & Tube types of heat exchangers)

3. West Niger Delta LNG PRE-FEED

4. Turnklein LNG FEED.

5. KITIMAT LNG E-FEED, GT-FEED and GT-FEED PLUS, Propane as refrigerant, (Independently hands-on designed full sets (100%) of Shell & Tube types of heat exchangers plus Air Coolers etc.)

6. Equistar QE1 Cracker Recovery Expansion EP, Petrochemical Facility

7. Jazan Refinery & Terminal FEED/PMS

8. TEC Kaltim-5 NH3 LBEP

9. Matix NH3 LBED

10. RTIP RAS TANURA FEED/PMS/CMS (Petrochemical Facility)

11. NFL Ammonia Plant Revamp

12. Angola 200,000 BPD Sonaref Refinery

13. KRIBHCO - Ammonia Plant Revamp

14. Ras Tanura - Refinery

15. Skikda LNG Plant New Train Pre-EPC IED

16. Pequiven Jose Ammonia Facility LBEP

17. BHP Billiton - Pilbara LNG PRE_FEED Project.

HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineered Air, Newmarket, CANADA (2007-2008)

Participated in the fabrication process of HVAC/R units, from cutting and shaping sheet metal for cabinets and air handlers to the installation and assembly of various components.

Worked on cabinets, air handlers, fans, blowers, dampers, damper motors, filter racks, ductwork, chambers, makeup air units, compressors, pumps, motors, heat exchangers (condensers, evaporators, chillers, heaters, coolers), electric furnaces, heating/cooling coils, electrical heaters, heat pumps, piping, valves, logical controllers, electronic wires, burners, thermostats, temperature sensors, motorized actuators, expansion devices, VFDs, and more.

Conducted filling of refrigerant, operated, commissioned, and troubleshooted a variety of industrial HVAC/R units.

Ensured adherence to safety regulations and quality standards throughout the fabrication and installation processes.

Designed, selected, and specified components for diverse types of commercial and institutional HVAC units and systems.

Conducted technical analysis to determine the appropriate components based on system requirements, efficiency, and performance considerations.

Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.

Provided input on component functionality, performance, and cost-effectiveness to support efficient HVAC system design.

Prepared equipment performance data, including specifications and detailed mechanical layouts of air handling units.

Generated accurate and detailed schematics for hydraulic or gas piping, ensuring proper functionality and system integrity.

Created electrical wiring schematics, diagrams, and control sequence of operations for HVAC units used in industrial, commercial, and institutional applications.

Ensured compliance with electrical codes and regulations, while considering safety and operational requirements.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Fans and Blowers, National HVAC Products, Brampton, CANADA (2000-2001, 2003-2007)

Designed and constructed two Air Flow Benches for fan and blower performance testing, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.

Developed and designed over twenty new fans, from concept generation to prototyping, testing, and final production.

Conducted thorough testing and analysis of fan performance parameters, including static pressures, dynamic pressures, flow rates, fan curves, power assumptions, and acoustic levels.

Performed detailed designs, created bills of materials (BOMs), and generated drawings for manufacturability and assembly, ensuring efficient production processes.

Provided engineering insight and recommendations throughout the design and development stages, optimizing fan performance and efficiency.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and production teams, to transfer designs to production and ensure successful product launches.

Designed fan ducts and selected and sized appropriate cooling fans and blowers to support sales for customer service and specialized applications.

Managed product qualifications and agency compliances, including direct interactions with regulatory agencies and test facilities such as CSA, ETL, UL, AMCA, HVI, and ENERGY STAR.

Obtained necessary licensing and certificates for the newly developed fans, meeting regulatory requirements for sale in the North American market.

Successfully innovated and obtained a granted patent in the United States and Canada.

Patent “Blower with Double Inlet Wheel”

US7018171B2 and CA2492733C patent granted.

Core Behavior Analyst (Thermohydraulic), Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Mississauga, CANADA (2001-2002)

Conducted rigorous verification, module testing and documenting for the Steam Generator design code in Canadian CANDU nuclear reactors, utilized commercial CFD software (CATHENA thermohydraulic code) to perform comprehensive LOCA postulated accident analysis in Canadian CANDU nuclear reactors.

Conducted Feeder Stagnation Break Accident Analysis, Flow Blockage Accident Analysis, Large Break LOCA Analysis, and Analysis of Flaw Effect on the Pressure Tube Integrity of Canadian CANDU nuclear reactor.

Applied in-depth knowledge of nuclear reactor thermohydraulic and safety principles to analyze and evaluate the reactor's response under various accident scenarios.

Collected and analyzed data, generated detailed reports, and provided recommendations for enhancing safety measures and improving reactor performance.

Conducted code verifications, developed detailed documentation, including code descriptions, user manuals, and technical reports, to provide comprehensive guidance for utilizing the NUCIRC code in Canadian CANDU nuclear reactors.

Heat Transfer Research Fellow, Institute of Thermodynamics, University of the German Federal Armed Forces, Munich, Germany (1993-1998)

Utilized advanced numerical modeling and heat transfer technology to solve complex nonlinear partial differential conservation equations of mass, momentum, and energy (Two-Fluid Model for Two-Phase Flow) through discretization, Finite Volume Method (FVM), constitutive equations, algorithms, meshing, and boundary conditions etc. Developed special CFD and CHT (computational Heat Transfer) software, programmed in FORTRAN language with about 10,000 lines of sentence under UNIX operating environment, and performed detailed simulations and analyses of unprecedented problems related to multi-mode conjugated heat transfer, mass transfer, and fluid flow phenomena in Heat Pipe systems.

Building-up physical prototype assemblies and experiment setups for testing, using modern.

experimental methods, instrumentation, and measurement systems, calibrated measurement instruments, conducting testing, collected, and analyzed data, analyzed, and interpreted test data, performed heat transfer and fluid network calculations, and correlated results in a Heat Pipe system. Verified and validated the modeled results from the CFD and CHT software against experimental data very well. The findings were published on VDI Fortschrittsberichte, VDI Verlage, Reihe 3, Nr. 495, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1997, titled "Thermosyphon Processes for Engineering Application-Numerical Modeling and its Experimental Verification."

Heat Transfer Specialist, Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, University of

Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany (1991-1993)

Conducted experimental investigations focused on enhancing heat transfer during condensation.

Hands-on developed computer software for designing Heat Pipe Heat Exchangers.

Heat Transfer Researcher, Institute of Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration, University of Karlsruhe, Germany (1990-1991)

Conducted theoretical, mechanism, and experimental investigations on Pool Boiling Heat Transfer of n-Butane and a mixture of n-Ethane and n-Butane.

Determined the heat transfer performance of the mixture as a potential new fluoride-free refrigerant for industrial application.

Educations

PhD: Heat Transfer

Institute of Thermodynamics, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, University of the German Federal Armed Forces, Munich, Germany

Master Degree: Heat Transfer in Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, China

Bachelor Degree: Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, China

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