Scyrus

Sarah M. Cyrus

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IA, 52241

319-***-**** *****.*.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY

Chemical Engineer with experience in designing and developing P&IDs, and PFDs and simulating processes in water, wastewater, and alternative energy and petrochemical projects. Performing tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure were parts of my job duties, plus conducting research to develop new and improve chemical manufacturing processes. Also having experience in chemical and biochemical research projects as a research assistant during both my undergrad and graduate program.

EDUCATION

Masters, Chemical Engineering. University of Iowa, IA. GPA of 3.3/ 4.0

2009-May 2011

B.Sc., Chemical Engineering. Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Iran. GPA 3.00/4.0

Undergraduate thesis: Preprocessing crude oil for enhanced refinery operation.

2000-2004

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Computer Simulation – HYSYS® ASPEN®

• Fluid Flow

• MATLAB

• Microsoft Office including Access

• Simulate process

• Develop P&IDs, PFDs

PERSONAL SKILLS • Hydraulic calculation

• Programming in C#

• Autocad

• Project Management

• Line sizing

• Piping design

• Action oriented

• Professional attitude

• Technical orientation

• Good troubleshooting and decision making

• Team work

Academic Team Projects and Research

• Research assistant at Dr. Leddy lab at university of Iowa department of chemistry, working on NiMH battery and how to improve the capacity of NiMH battery by applying magnetized particles on positive electrodes of NiMH.(Currently holds this position)

• Sustainable system project: Auditing lighting energy for law building at University of Iowa and suggesting options to reduce lighting energy consumption.

• Project: Study feasibility of changing crops pattern in Northwest of India to reduce ground water depletion (University of Iowa).

• Research: Published Literature review on Black carbon and its impact on climate change under supervision of Professor Carmichael. (University of Iowa).

• Research assistant at Isfahan university of technology (IUT) department of chemistry ( undergrad researcher) :

• Laboratory investigation and field sampling of air pollution

• Assess the health effects of airborne contaminants.

• Working on combining air quality models, air quality monitor data, and satellite remote sensed data to form improved estimates of PM concentrations and PM component concentrations.

• Taking Physical-Chemical Environmental Process Fundamentals for wastewater treatment courses which included lab and going through :

• Reaction Kinetics, Reactor Engineering, and Mass Balances

• Coagulation and Flocculation Kinetics

• Sedimentation

• Filtration Kinetics

• Phase Transfer Processes I: Fundamentals of Interfacial Mass Transfer

• Phase Transfer Processes II: Sorption

EXPERIENCE

Process Engineer at NORAHAN SANAYE Co. 2004- 2007

Address: NBB Bldg., 7 JALEH St., South Shiraz Ave., Tehran, 143******* , Iran

Telephone: (98-021********, (98-021********

• Designed and developed P&IDs and PFDs for the ILAM petrochemical processing complex.

• Developed P&IDs in detailed design for the ILAM petrochemical plant.

• Created and developed process descriptions, and operation manuals for water plant and effluent treatment plant at the ILAM petrochemical processing complex.

• Designed data sheets and equipment management for the ILAM petrochemical plant.

• Sized flare header, safety valves, and lines for the Regal Petrochemical Co. Bandar Imam project.

• Calculated optimum hydraulic sizing for water and steam lines at Yazd Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant.

• Designed performance of processes

• Designed and plan layout of equipment

• Prepared estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, National Society of Black Engineers

• Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers

• Member, Iranian Corrosion Engineers

• Member, Iranian Association Of Chemical Engineers

• Member and former secretary of Society of Iranian Women in Science and Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology

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