Quality Air
Resume:
Dr. Krishnasamy Raman
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Air Quality Specialist
Career Objective
To obtain a challenging position as an air quality engineer in a prestigious firm, where my expertise and skills will be utilized for the development of the organization as well as to hone my own professional experience.
Summary of Skills
Excellent experience in meteorological and air quality assessment
Sound knowledge and proficiency in handling several air dispersion model software and applications in air quality field
Extensive knowledge of investigative sampling, testing methods, procedures and protocols for air quality programs
Extensive consulting experience in aluminum smelter, petrochemical, fertilizer, refinery, steel, oil & gas industry air permitting
Skilled in air quality research, training and lead seminars to resolve air emission technical problems
Performed a variety of assignments involving research, air quality data analysis and training in Qatar
Participated in monitoring local air quality by installing, calibrating, collecting and processing data
Sound knowledge of the equipment used in air quality/monitoring programs
Ability to prepare tender document and technical evaluation for air quality analyzer selection
In-depth knowledge of air permitting and compliance requirements for environmental agencies
Familiar with measuring standards and permissible levels of air quality
Developed and prepared sophisticated air emissions estimation programs
Supported Installation & commissioning of continuous air emission monitoring systems and mobile air quality stations.
Supported environmental impact statements and environmental assessment
Ability to write detailed reports and make analysis based on obtained air quality data
Facilitated and administered source emission, indoor air, ambient air quality evaluation
Skilled at building teams, coaching and helping teams meet targets
Education
Ph.D., – Boundary layer characteristics on atmospheric dispersion over desert climate conditions - MS University, India
Master of Technology (M. Tech) - Atmospheric Sciences,
Air Pollution Meteorology, Department of Meteorology & Oceanography,
Andhra University, India
Publications
Planning and Developing Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories for Large Industrial Cities in Qatar. 19th International Emission Inventory Conference – Emission Inventory and Analysis Group, Air Quality Assessment Division, USEPA.
Environmental Impact Assessment Study for Oman LNG expansion project, air quality assessment using Industrial Source Code Model, (Journal of Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry).
Seasonal variation of atmospheric stability over desert climate conditions using Monin-Obukhov method, (International Journal of Natural and Applied Science).
Software Knowledge
AERMOD
USEPA approved air dispersion model application
CALPUFF
USEPA approved air dispersion model application
CALROAD
USEPA approved air dispersion model application
SCREEN
USEPA approved air dispersion model application
Career Summery
Environmental Specialist
Qatar Solar Technology,
Ras Laffan, Qatar
2013- Present
Preparation of all essential permit applications and liaise with regulatory agencies in Qatar
Implementing environmental monitoring program as per permit conditions
Providing technical support in preparation of environmental impact assessment report
Coordination with industrial cities for waste disposal and waste management.
Developed construction and operation management plan for polysilicon process
Liaise with Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) for chemical import license
Air Quality Specialist
Environmental Studies Center,
Qatar University, Qatar
2008- 2013
Performed a variety of assignments involving air quality research and technical data analysis from air quality monitor
Team leader in air quality related projects and team development
Provide leadership, knowledge and technical guidance to the air quality assessment teams in project
Managed two continuous air quality monitoring stations, calibration and collection of data.
Participated in monitoring air quality around Doha by installing, calibrating, collecting and processing data.
Analyze the assessment results and quantify findings to prepare a comprehensive air quality report
Train team members on scientific methods and practices of conducting air quality analysis
Frequently used troubleshooting skills to resolve air quality monitoring equipment issues.
Provided training on air quality dispersion modelling software like AERMOD, CALPUFF, CALROAD and ISC models to Student and environmental engineer working various industries in Qatar.
Proven achievements in developing young Qatari students in Qatar University
Conducted various seminars to resolve technical problems related to air quality and source emission.
Environmental Manager
Envirotech Consultancy Bahrain
2004- 2008
Provided air quality compliance services to oil & gas clients
Preparation of tender document for emission analyzer
Analyzed environmental project budget and planned work accordingly
Assisted in preparation of air quality regulatory applicability analyses to refinery and aluminum smelter industries
Installation, calibration and data processing for continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) for source emissions in refinery.
Open path monitoring system installation for pot rooms in aluminum smelters
Scheduled and coordinated stack testing for aluminum, oil & gas, fertilizer and petrochemical industries.
Coordinated fugitive emission monitoring study, various industries in GCC
Conducted risk assessment analyses and indoor toxic risk screening studies
Air Quality Consultant
HMR Environmental Consultants, Oman
1999- 2004
Managed continuous ambient air quality analyzer Installation, commissioning and operation for a period of 3 years.
Ambient air quality monitoring equipment tender evaluation.
Ambient air quality analyzer data collection and performed trend analysis to verify the emissions are within the stipulated limits of the National Air Quality Standards.
Team member in data Interpretation and trend analysis of source emission.
Meteorological data collection and analysis for air dispersion calculations.
Team leader in source performance test for power plant & refinery
Team leader in flare emission modeling and reporting studies to Petroleum Development Oman
Team member in environmental impact assessment studies.
Team member in baseline monitoring studies including odor investigation
Visited regulatory agencies to negotiate and get updates
Environment Engineer
Société Générale de Surveillanc (SGS)
India Limited, Chennai.
1997-1999
Assisted in preparation of environmental impact assessment report.
Team member in air quality monitoring data collection.
Team member in air quality analyzer calibration and maintenance.
Air & noise data collection from continuous monitoring analyzer.
Team member in air dispersion model studies.
Prepared all essential permit applications and got permission from regulatory agencies
Research Associate
Cell for Industrial Safety and Risk Analysis, Chennai, India
1995-1996
Developing air dispersion model for Indian climatic conditions
Team member in air quality capacity study for industrial city
Project Reference
Air Quality Assessment Study, Urban Planning Development Authority, Qatar
The objective of the study was to monitor criteria pollutant using automatic analyzer. Seven monitoring locations were identified around Doha, using geographical and historical meteorological data. The monitoring locations were identified using wind rose diagram and screen model. Established a monitoring station at all the seven locations for continuous monitoring of the ambient air quality and performed data trend analysis to verify the emissions are within the stipulated limits of the National Air Quality Standards.
Ambient Air Quality Assessment Study, BARWA City Development and
Al Wakra Hospital Project, Qatar
The objective of the study was to obtain the environmental permit for the new hospital in AL Wakra. Particulate Matter (PM10), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx ), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Ozone (O3 ), Carbon monoxide (CO) and Hydrocarbon (HC) were assessed using automatic analyzer. Established a monitoring station at Al Wakra for continuous monitoring of the ambient air quality and performed data trend analysis to verify the emissions are within the stipulated limits of the National Air Quality Standards.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program, Petroleum Development Oman
The objective of the study was to monitor criteria pollutant using automatic analyzer manufactured by Environment S.A. Established a monitoring station for continuous monitoring of the ambient air quality and performed data trend analysis. Managed procurement, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the air quality station for a period of 3 –years.
Ambient Air Quality Assessment during Zauliyah Oil Well Blowout, Petroleum Development Oman
To assess the ambient air quality during Zauliyah-16 oil well blow-out and subsequent major fire. Zauliyah well 16 suffered uncontrolled blow-out, wellhead caught fire, performed live monitoring of ambient air quality, changing dispersion trends and development of daily mitigation plans and reported to Corporate Health, Environment & Safety Department- PDO.
EIA Studies,
OLNG, Train 3, Oman
Team leader for air quality assessment for OLNG Train 3 expansion, a detailed air monitoring plan was developed as a part of environmental impact assessment study. Stack design calculation, emission estimation, emission monitoring, computer simulation modelling (ISC) for ground level concentrations and identification of impacts were performed.
Harweel Field Flare Emission Studies, Oman
The scope of the work was to assess the ground level concentration from the Harweel flares stack emissions and developed a mitigation plan for critical receptors. Dispersion model was used in the prediction of ground level concentration.
Air Dispersion Model Training Course, Qatar
AERMOD dispersion model course were conducted for various research, educational and industries in the Gulf region.
Performance Monitoring of Continuous Emission Analyzers Projects, Bahrain
Installation of open path analyzer in pot rooms in aluminum smelter. HF & dust analyzers installation, commissioning and calibration in smelter plant stacks. Open path ambient analyzer and continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) performance analysis in various industries. Further online performance monitoring, calibration of the analyzer systems to verify and conform to the performance requirements.
Hydrocarbon Monitoring, Petroleum Development of Oman
The objective of the work was to monitor the total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) concentrations at waste management complex using Photovac 2020 photoionization detector (PID). Monitoring of temperature, humidity, wind speed, direction and solar radiation using automatic weather station. Passive sampling badges were used to assess the level of exposure of volatile organic compounds to the workers in the complex.
Stack Performance Studies at
Ras Laffan Power Company, Qatar
The objective of the study was to monitor the stack gas concentration during first firing and turbine tuning. Oxygen, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulphur dioxide were monitored during stack emission performance test to calibrate the NOx firing rates during the normal operation of the plant.
Fugitive Emission Study, Qatar Fertilizer Company (QAFCO), Qatar
The objective of the work was to carryout fugitive emission calculation and reporting (LDAR). The pilot study was carried out in QAFCO and proposed various improvement opportunities in process design.
Ambient Air Quality Study, Occidental Oman (OXY)
The objective was to monitor the ambient air quality in and around Occidental oil producing field in Oman. The study used SCREEN 3 dispersion model to identify the representative monitoring locations strategically based on the critical receptors versus dispersion distance.
H2S Risk Assessment Study, Al Noor, Petroleum Development Oman
The objective of the work was to assess the hydrogen sulphide (H2S) concentration during the initial flaring from the Al Noor production station in PDO. Established a temporary meteorological station to provide live input on the weather update, performance of air dispersion model studies, and verification of the results with the ambient air concentration analysis and further developed a risk mitigation plan for the employees at the perimeters of the facility.
Ambient Ammonia & Hydrogen Sulphide Monitoring Study, Qatar
The objective was to monitor ambient ammonia and hydrogen sulphide around industrial area in Doha. SCREEN 3 dispersion model was used to identify the representative monitoring locations strategically based on the critical receptors versus dispersion distance.
Air Quality Analyzer Skills
Lancom III
Portable stack gas analyzer
(O2, CO, CO2, NO, NO2, NOx,H2S & SO2)
Horiba
Ambient air quality analyzer
(meteorological parameters, CO, NO, NO2, NOx,H2S,
SO2, O3 & PM10 )
Land CEMS
Continuous emission analyzer (CO, NOx & O2)
NEO Monitor
Continuous emission analyzer (HF & Dust)
OPSIS
Open path ambient air quality monitor
Criteria pollutant monitor and software
TCR
Stack Iso-kinetic sampler
(PM10 & Total Suspended Dust)
TCR
Ambient particulate sampler
( PM10 & Total Suspended Dust)
ETL
Ambient air quality monitor
( CO, O3, H2S, NH3 & NOx)
Quest
Indoor air quality analyzer
(CO, CO2, O2, NO, NO2, NOx,HF&NH3)
Thermo
Indoor particulate analyzer (PM10)
Ion Science
Total Volatile Organic Compound monitor (TVOC)
Environment SA
Mobile & Fixed ambient air quality analyzer
(CO, NOx, SO2,O3 & PM10)
Airpointer
Ambient air quality analyzer
( CO, NO, NO2, NOx,H2S, SO2, O3 & PM10 )
Health Safety & Environment Training
Greenhouse gas inventory from Trinity Consultants, Qatar
Air Dispersion modeling course certificate from Trinity Consultants, Qatar
Stack emission monitoring instrument training from Land Instruments, UK
Air quality analyzer training from TCR Tecora, Italy
Air quality data validation training from Air pointer, Austria
H2S awareness certificate from Occupational Training Institute, Oman
Membership
Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA)
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
CO2 Forum, Qatar
Personal Detail
Full Name
Krishnasamy Raman
Nationality
Indian
Date of Birth
30th June 1968
Marital Status
Married
Number of Children
Two
Driving License
Valid Qatar Driving License Holder
Contact Details
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Regards
Krishnasamy Raman
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