Mechanical Engineer Design

DAWEI LUO, Ph.D., P.E.

**** ******* ***** ** ~ Katy, TX, 77494

********@*****.*** ~ 281-***-**** (C)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Analytical, dynamic & detail-oriented mechanical engineer with over 10 years’ experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Proficient at solving analysis problems involving elastic stress, plasticity, contact, buckling, fatigue, fracture mechanics, dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, steady state/transient heat transfer and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Familiar with API 6A, API 17D and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

Registered Professional Engineer.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

FEA/CFD Packages: ABAQUS, ANSYS, SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION, FLUENT, STAR-CCM+

CAD/CAM Packages: SOLIDWORKS, AUTODESK INVENTOR, AUTOCAD

Languages: PYTHON, FORTRAN, C++, MATLAB, MATHCAD

EXPERIENCE

PACKERS PLUS ENERGY SERVICES INC

Tomball, TX 8, 2017 – 1, 2020

Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Performed finite element analysis to support various completion tools: PrimeSET Liner Hanger, StackFRAC HD system and AeroSTAT Glass Barrier Sub. Conducted FEA analysis at both components and system levels including liners, packers, sleeves and entire assembly. Assessed FEA results under different loading conditions. Proposed design modifications based on the results. Wrote comprehensive FEA reports for both internal clients and external customers.

Conducted R&D on bonded seal designs with different profiles. Evaluated seal performance under pressure and thermal loading conditions. Optimized seal design using FEA results.

Performed Fluid-Structure Interaction analysis of a novel hydraulic fracturing activation tool using both CFD and FEA software. Identified root cause of tool failure. Recommended design modification based on analysis results.

OIL STATES - QCS

Houston, TX 12, 2011 – 8, 2017

Sr. Design Engineer

Developed detailed Abaqus finite element models and performed non-linear analysis on subsea repair clamps and connectors for Chevron JSM project. Evaluated different loading conditions including setting, MAOP, hydrstatic test and external tension and bending loads. Conducted low cycle fatigue and thermal fatigue analysis. Recommended design modifications based on analysis results. Prepared FEA reports for DNV certification.

Conducted R&D on GripLock connector. Performed detailed FEA on gripping and seal setting process at different temperature conditions. Proposed design modifications to reduce seal extrusion in high temperature environment based on analysis results.

Created finite element models and performed analysis on all existing products to qualify the design, including Swivel Ring Flanges, FlangeMate Flanges, Repair Clamps and GripLock Connectors. Wrote more than 50 FEA reports.

Established methodology and guideline procedures for FEA and result review of product design. Led design engineers to support product innovation and design improvement.

Prepared design calculation packages for GripLock Connector, Diverless Repair Clamp, and FlangeMate Flange Connector for DNV type approval certification.

Developed design programs in MATHCAD for Swivel Ring Flange, FlangeMate Flange, and Diverless Repair Clamp. The programs were used in engineering group to speed up design process.

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JCAI SUBSEA INC.

Houston, TX 01, 2011 – 12,2011

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Developed finite element models and conducted detailed analysis on subsea Christmas tree connectors. Evaluated different loading conditions, including locking, unlocking, internal pressure, thermal, external tension and bending moment loads. Recommended design modifications based on analysis results.

Created detailed finite element models for subsea tree connector metal gaskets. Conducted sealability analysis at maximum and minimum material conditions to qualify the design.

Developed finite element models and conducted fatigue analysis to estimate fatigue life of the tree connector.

Created detailed finite element models and performed analysis on 10K psi subsea wellhead assembly. Evaluated the design at different loading conditions, including internal pressure, thermal, external tension and bending moment loads.

Developed design calculations programs in MATHCAD for critical structural components of subsea tree connector and wellhead system.

KNIGHTHAWK ENGINEERING INC.

Houston, TX 11, 2008 – 01, 2011

Senior Mechanical Advisor

Created ANSYS finite element models for Transfer Line Heat Exchanger. Performed thermal and structure analysis to evaluate the design under internal pressure and thermal load conditions. Proposed design modifications based on analysis results.

Developed detailed ANSYS finite element models for a serials of coal gasification equipment including char filter ejector, slurry mixer, water cooling jacket and fuel gas burner. Conducted non-linear analysis on the components per ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

Developed ANSYS-Fluent CFD model for a jacketed agitated batch reactor. Performed CFD simulation of non-Newtonian fluid mixing process. Evaluated overall mixing and thermal performance. Prepared engineering report.

CGGVERITAS

Houston, TX 04, 2007 – 11, 2008

Imaging Geophysicist

Developed FORTRAN codes for multidimensional data smoothing using Spline method. The module was incorporated into advanced visualization software for displaying and interpolating seismic data.

Developed numerical techniques for solving wave equation. Processed marine seismic data.

QUANTUM RESOURCES / INEST GROUP, PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX 04, 2005 – 04, 2007

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Developed FLUENT CFD models for microfluidics devices with complex geometries. Conducted CFD analysis of multiphase flow inside microchannels to simulate droplets formation process in microfluidics devices. Successfully tracked water-oil interface. Investigated emulsion formation and droplet breakup dynamics. Correlated two-phase flow models with experimental results and published technical papers.

Developed FLUENT CFD models and performed analysis for gas well corrosion inhibition chemical sticks. Evaluated the flow resistance characteristics of different deigns of chemical sticks. Optimized the geometry of chemical sticks based on analysis results.

EDUCATION

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Kentucky, 2005 (GPA 3.9)

BS in Thermal Science & Energy Engineering, Univ. of Sci. & Tech. of China, 1996 (GPA 3.8)

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