Power Plant Water Treatment

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CURRICULAM VITAE

E-mail: **********@*****.***

A. GANESH KARTHICK Mobile: +91-962*******

Chemist/Analyst/Operator +91-887*******.

Summary

An accomplished Plant Chemist, Analyst, Plant Operator with 10+ Years of Commissioning and start up, Plant Operation experience in the Water Treatment Industry in the Oil & Gas Plants, Manufacturing, Thermal Power Plants and Desalination plants. Experience covers working with different technologies including Commissioning, Operation and Quality Controlling of Sea Water Desalination Plant - Demineralization Plant, RO Plant with Pre Treatment, Electro Chlorination units, Condenser Polishing units, Industrial waste water management system, Effluent Treatment, Boiler Water Treatment and Cooling water. Qualification Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Major) B.Sc. (First Class). Technical Skills

MS Office, SAP, DCS Operation.

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).

Professional Experience

1.Company : CAIRN OIL & GAS ENERGY Limited,

M/S VEDANTA Limited, C/O Aarvi Encon Private Limited. Barmer, Rajasthan, India.

Designation : Chemist.

Experience : December 10, 2018 to till date.

Plant Details :

Crude Oil Export.

Power Plant 60 MW (5x12).

Responsibilities

Analysis of Crude Oil as per ASTM Standards.

Analyzing Parameters:

BS&W (Basic sediments and water) by centrifuge method.

Water (Distillation method)

Sediments (Extraction method)

Density (Hydrometer) – Specific gravity-API gravity by conversion table.

Pour point

Reid vapour pressure

Salt in crude – Electrometric method.

Analysis of water samples

Produced water from water treatment plant.

Produced water from water injection plants, water in oil, oil in water, upstream/downstream injectivity, TSS and dissolved H2S Concentration. Sulphate, sulphite, chloride, chlorine (free and total), total hardness (Calcium and magnesium).

Element analysis from ICP-OES.

Cation analysis from Ion-chromatography.

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Polymer concentration analysis from starch-iodide method.

Tests will include from gas samples:

Natural gas- analysis from gas processing area.

H2S gas concentration from well pads.

Boiler water analysis from gas Power plant, boiler samples like feed, MS, SS, CBD & Condensate. Testing Parameters PH, Conductivity, dissolved oxygen, silica, phosphate, Hydrazine, Ammonia in condensate water.

Analysis of solids (sludge, scales, corrosion) products using EDXRF. Instruments Handling

Water Analysis:

pH Meter, E.C Meter, Turbidity Meter, Spectro Photo Meter (HACH DR6000), DO analyzer, Millipore water system, particle size analyzer, microbiological water test kit, TSS, TDS and SRB.

Element analysis from ICP-OES (OPTIMA 7000 DV).

Cation analysis from ION-Chromatography (Metrohm 930 Compact ICFlex). Solid Analysis:

X-ray fluorescence (XRF)

EDXRF – Energy Dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (NEX-CG) Fuel Analysis (Natural gas):

Gas chromatography- GC Agilent.

Oil Analysis:

BS&W Centrifuge, Distillation unit, sediment extraction unit, Hydrometer, Viscometer, Pour point analyzer, Reid vapour, Pressure analyzer.

2.Company : ABI Showatech India Limited (Group of TVS) Pulivalam Village, Bannavaram, Vellore, Tamilnadu. Designation : Member – Manufacturing Laboratory.

Experience : August 13, 2018 to November 09, 2018. Project : Adblue project – DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Responsibilities

Analysis the DM Water quality.

Trial analysis of DEF sample on ICP-OES method (Element analysis as per ISO22241-1) Commissioning activities

Laboratory commissioning as per requirements on ISO22241-1.

DEF Sample quality characteristics analysis.

Performed with vendors during the Commissioning of RO-DM Plants.

Preparing of monthly report like chemicals, water balance sheet, fuel analysis report 3. Company : OPG POWER GENERATION PVT.LTD.

Kayalar medu, Matharpakkam Road, Gummidipoondi, Chennai. Designation : Senior Analyst.

Experience : 1+ year (October 2016 to August 2018). Page 3

Plant Details :

Type : Pulverized Boiler – (3x80MW) + (1x180 MW).

Capacity : (450TPH – 80 MW) (530TPH – 180 MW).

Responsibilities

Analysis of parameters like raw water, DM Water, Boiler Water, Feed water, Saturated Steam, Main steam, CBD and Condensate samples, Stator and closed cooling water.

Process water samples like Demineralization system monitoring and analyzing the parameters within the limits.

Condenser Polishing unit water quality analysis and correct the parameters during the operation time.

Received the coal and ash samples from the Power generation units and conducts the tests from prescribed standard methods like Proximate & Ultimate Analysis.

Received the Oil samples from the Power generation units EH Oil, Lube Oil and Transformer Oil and conduct the checking of quality of oil like NAS Value, Emulsion Tester, and Flash Point Determination (Open and closed cup), KF Titrator for moisture analysis.

Preparing of monthly report like chemicals, water balance sheet, fuel analysis report.

Performed the Alkali Boil out of operations during the commissioning period.

Calibration of PH Meter, E.C Meter (conductivity). Instruments Handling

Water Analysis:

pH Meter, E.C Meter, Turbidity Meter, Spectro Photo Meter (HACH DR6000), Flame Photo Meter, Distillation Apparatus.

Ion Chromatography (Metrohm 930 Compact IC-Flex). Fuel Analysis:

(NABL T-4282 APPROVED LABORATORY FOR COAL ANALYSIS AS PER ASTM)

GCV Analysis (LECO AC 500)

Thermo gravimetric analysis (LECO 701)

Sulfur analyzer (LECO S632).

Oil Analysis:

NAS Apparatus, Flash Point & Freezing determinator, Emulsion Tester and Kinematic Viscometer, KF Titrator for Oil Moisture.

4. Company : Tamilnadu Water Investment Company Private Limited.

(C/O Power Mech O&M). ParangiPettai, Cuddalore.

Client : ILFS (Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services). Designation : Senior Chemist.

Experience : 1+ Year (August 2015 to September 2016). Plant Details:

Type : Pulverized Boiler – (2x600 MW).

Capacity : 2400TPH – 600 MW.

Sea water Desalination Unit:

SWRO Plant : 3x154 m3/hr (DCS Controlled).

BWRO : 2x110 m3/hr – Primary (DCS Controlled).

BWRO : 2x80 m3/hr – Secondary (DCS Controlled).

Demineralization Unit:

Mixed Bed : 2x139 m3/hr (DCS Controlled).

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Responsibilities

Analysis of parameters like raw water, DM Water, Boiler Water, Feed water, Saturated Steam, Main steam, CBD and Condensate samples, Stator and closed cooling water.

Process water samples like Desalination and Demineralization system monitoring and analyzing the parameters within the limits.

Analysis of Purity in Electro chlorination and Hypo generation units, stator and closed cooling water analysis.

Condenser Polishing unit water quality analysis and correct the parameters during the operation time.

Received the coal and ash samples from the Power generation units and conducts the tests from prescribed standard methods like Proximate & Ultimate Analysis.

Received the Oil samples from the Power generation units EH Oil, Lube Oil and Transformer Oil and conduct the checking of quality of oil like NAS Value, Emulsion Tester, and Flash Point Determination (Open and closed cup), KF Titrator for moisture analysis.

Preparing of monthly report like chemicals, water balance sheet, fuel analysis report.

Performed the Alkali Boil out of operations during the commissioning period.

Calibration of PH Meter, E.C Meter (conductivity).

Performed with vendors during the Commissioning of RO-DM Plants. 5. Company : V.D. Swamy & company Ltd (C/O Thermax O&M). Client : Madras Cements Limited, Ariyalur, Tamilnadu, India. Designation : Senior Chemist.

Experience : 5 Years (October 2010 to August 2015). Plant Details:

Type : AFBC 3 units– (2x20) +20+6 MW.

Capacity : 85TPH, 90 Kg/Cm2 per Boiler.

Make : Thermax Babcock & Wilcox.

RO & DM Plant : Each 2x10 m3/hr. (DCS Controlled). Responsibilities

Analysis of parameters like raw water, DM Water, Boiler Water, feed water, saturated steam, main steam, CBD and condensate samples.

Received the coal and ash samples from Power generation and conducts the tests from prescribed standard methods.

Performed the Alkali Boil out of operations during the commissioning period.

Calibration of PH Meter, E.C Meter (conductivity).

Checking of chemical concentrations for Hydrazine, Caustic soda, Hcl, H2SO4.

Checking and analysis of Boiler HFO (Heavy furnace oil) density and viscosity.

Water treatment unit RO-DM, water production unit analysis like UF (ultra-filter).

Prepare the volumetric standardization solution for water analysis purposes.

Performed with vendors during the Commissioning of RO-DM Plants.

GF – UF Backwash, UF Cleaning & RO Cleaning, SAC, SBA and MB Regeneration.

Execute the plant improvement with the modifying of PLC Logics.

Preparing of monthly report like chemicals, water balance sheet, fuel analysis report. Page 5

6. Company : Operational Energy Group India Limited, Chennai. Client : VS Lignite Power Company, Bikaner, Rajasthan. Designation : Chemist cum Operator.

Experience : 1 Year (November 2009 to October 2010). 7. Company : Enmas O&M Services Limited, Chennai.

Client : Gallant Metals Limited, Gujarat.

Designation : Chemist cum Operator.

Experience : 1 Year (July 2008 to November 2009).

Professional Strength

Design consideration, develop and implements of chemical dosing as per standard operating procedures, probing, profiling, chemical cleaning, performance test, preservation, ensuring proper functioning of all pre & post equipment’s of RO plant.

Identify & sorting out the Abnormalities in regeneration, organic fouling, loss in OBR, chemical consumption of DM plant.

Checking of Feed water, steam, condensate & boiler water chemistry to avoid corrosion & deposition. Pre-commissioning cleaning including cold & hot water flushing, acid cleaning, Alkali boil out for boiler commissioning activities.

Cooling tower treatment like low pH cleaning, passivation before start-up & Raw water regular chemical treatment to avoid scaling, corrosion, deposition.

Quality analysis of Bulk Chemicals (N2H4, TSP, HCl, NaOH, Morpholine, H2SO4, HYPO. All instruments handling by Standard Operating Procedure methods.

Preparation of standard Analytical Chemicals and Deviation Graphs for testing accuracy with safety and quality.

Sampling, proximate & Ultimate analysis of coal (Ash%, Moisture%, Volatile Matter %, Fixed Carbon %) GCV of Coal and other Biomass fuels.

Waste Water management, water conservation to minimize water loses, disposal of spent chemical& ensure safety environment and health norms, managing local complaints regarding water pollution.

Co-ordinate with Maintenance of equipment’s like dosing pumps, degasser system, pumps, blowers & Condenser cleaning activities.

Monthly Report preparing of chemicals, water balance, fuel and water analysis report. Instruments Handling

Water Analysis:

PH Meter, E.C Meter, Turbidity Meter, Bomb Calorie Meter, Spectra Photo Meter, Flame Photo Meter, Pure Water machine (UF & DM), Distillation Apparatus.

Sodium Analyzer, Silica Analyzer COD and BOD Analyzer, DO Analyzer & Detector, TDS Analyzer, High Temperature Furnace, Hot Air oven and Hot Plate, Orsat Apparatus, Flue gas Analyzer (Portable).

Fuel Analysis:

Sulfur Elemental Analyzer and Ash Fusion Determinator, Automatic Calorie Meter 5E- AC/PT.

Oil Analysis:

NAS Apparatus, Flash Point & Freezing Determinator, Emulsion Tester and Kinematic Viscometer, KF Titrator for Oil Moisture.

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Perkin Elmer Instruments:

GC – Gas Chromatography (Model No – Clarus @580)

Ultimate Analyser – CHNS/O Determination (Model No – 2400 series II)

AAS – Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (ppm) – (Model No - AA Analyst 400).

AAS – Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (ppb) – (Model No – Pinaccle 900T). Personal Information:

Date of Birth : 28-08-87.

Father’s Name : Mr. A. Arumugam.

Permanent Address : 4D/1, George Puram main road,

Vickramasingapuram, Tirunelveli Dist,

Tamilnadu, India - 627 425.

Passport No : N1376710 (Valid up to July,2025).

Language Known : English, Tamil, Hindi

Marital Status : Single.

Nationality : Indian.

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the above information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place: Regards,

Date: (A. Ganesh Karthick)

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