Work Experience

Aleph Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Feb 2023 – Current (Process Modelling Engineer)

ABG Hindalco Jharkhand Alumina Hydrate | Team Size – 2 Members | Ongoing |

Conducted Case Studies for the Calcining Process for Alumina Hydrate.
Process Flow Diagram was studied to identify the flow patterns and fluidization of solid.
Particle Size Distribution Analysis of Aluminum Hydrate was done to build process-based models.
DCS snapshots were studied to retrive necessary process parameters for custom model building.

Product Development for Aleph Tech Stack | Team Size – 4 Members | Ongoing |

Was involved in product development for Aleph Tech Stack. Coordinated with other developers/engineers/designers for the Aleph Tech Stack.
Was involved in the back-end calculations and model generation. Some of the generated models were mixers, splitters, separators, columns, reactors etc.
Code base was written and pushed to remote Aleph Repository
Necessary selection of chart types were done for the UI of the Aleph Co-Pilot
Wrote White Paper for Optimization of Chillers Units using ALEPH CO-PILOT
Wrote White Paper on Optimization of Distillation Column And Energy Savings using ALEPH CO-PILOT.
Wrote White Paper on Modelling of Gas Fired Boiler Using ALEPH CO-PILOT.

TES-AMM Energy Monitoring and Optimization of MVR [Mechanical Vapor Recompression] Process | Team Size - 2 Members | Completed |

Conducted SCADA Data Analysis to pinpoint critical process parameters contributing to energy waste during startup.
Developed a process model in DWSim based on the SCADA System information and process data.
Identified energy-intensive equipment, including the forced circulation pump, steam compressor, and centrifuge.
Established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and presented them to customers and stakeholders, recommending changes to standard operating procedures for improved operational efficiency.
Translated Vendor P&ID from Chinese to English for clear communication.
Necessary pump curves were also investigated from the vendors side.

DWSim to Python Connector | Team Size – 2 Members | Completed |

DWSim Python Connector Module, which integrates python into simulation environment to run simulations for a range of process conditions and to get the necessary process/simulated data.

GODREJ Ambernath Process Optimization Project | Team Size – 2 Members | Completed |

Enhancing process performance and profitability through retrofit optimization and process twin.
Process Model was prepared by looking into key engineering deliverables received from customer (P&ID’s, Datasheets, Process Data) in DWSim.
The problem statement was the customer was not able to operate the column at max capacity. By utilizing the inputs received from customer and from the process model the optimization was done.
- Identification of key factors in low feed-rate/throughput.
- Determine optimal operational process variable and then retrofit to enhance the feed-rate at the least cost/energy.
- Increase overall profit margin of distillation.
Site visit was also done to get the necessary process inputs from operators and to get more key insight of process. As well as product demo in beta stage.

Carbon Emissions and Carbon Footprints Calculator | Team Size – 1 Member | Completed |

Currently working on Carbon Emissions and Carbon Footprints calculator for Singapore, to forecast the reduction of carbon emissions by reducing the demands today.
The basis of this project was taken as McKay-Carbon-Calculator and was modified according to Singapore needs and demands for Cambridge cares

CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant) | Team Size – 2 Members | Completed |

Worked on a Combined Cycle Power Plant Simulation Case Study to optimize the steam flow to the turbines using the python connector.

Larsen & Toubro Technology Services

April 2022 – Jan 2023 (Process engineer, DU: Exxon Mobil)

BRRF (Baton Rouge Refinery, LA, USA) ESD Migration Project| DED | Team Size 4 Members | Completed |

Worked on BRRF fire heaters (39 Units) ESD migration project (BRRF Fire heaters ESD is a decade’s old pneumatic relay-based systems operating beyond life expectancy)
BRRF was experiencing increased trip rate over most of the recent years. Project was in 2 phases comprising of 39 furnaces.
Worked on updating P&ID’s for construction phase (200+), Safety critical devices (SCD) lists (39), Cause and effects (C&E’s) (39) and Process control narrative (39). Several documents consisting of IO lists, FLD’s, Set-point / Trip-point list were referred.
Understanding of control systems of Fire heaters in refineries, different modes of operations, API 560
Workflow was set up in WRENCH system for smooth execution of project. Phases included IDC, ITR, Final Review and Approval.
Global Management of Change (GMOC) packages were prepared after final issue of individual furnace unit.
SIL vendor meetings were organized to discuss about the upgradation of project. exSILentia generated SIL reports were used as reference for SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) section in GMOC package.

AFZAR Consultants LLC

Jan 2021 – April 2022 (Process Engineer)

FEED P&ID’s update & Philosophies for ADNOC Gas Processing facilities | FEED | Team Size 8 Members | Completed |

Techno-Commercial Proposal was prepared for Equilibrium Engineering Consultancy (EEC) presenting SOW, Information/Inputs required for SOW, Execution strategy and Schedule.
Successfully delivered updated FEED P&ID’s for the “Conversion of HABSHAN-3 NGI Compressor for Unit 394” and defining philosophies for Equilibrium Engineering Company.
Several DGS were referred, Isolation envelopes were prepared, Pressure envelopes were prepared, PMS, C&E’s, H&MB’s were referred to get relevant information.
Following Philosophies were defined during the project:
- Isolation, Vent and Drain Philosophy (PRE-FEED)
- Emergency Shutdown & Depressurization Philosophy (FROM FEED)
- Drain Philosophy (PRE-FEED)
Amount of FEED P&ID’s updated were 25 as per defined philosophies. CRS were prepared and sent to client with necessary changes.

Successfully delivered updated P&ID’s w.r.t Instrumentation to “WOOD PLC” | DED | Team Size 8 Members | Completed |

ADNOC Gas Processing was awarded the DEFINE Stage Contract to M/s Wood PLC for studying several Control and Safety Systems and Field Instrumentation in the Habshan & Bab Complex, and to provide recommendations regarding upgrades and replacements.
Process support was provided to instrumentation department to make necessary instruments replacements in P&ID’s by referring to obsolescence report, index report and site survey files received from WOOD.
Several engineering documents were referred like INDEX report, Obsolescence study report, I/O lists, FLD’s, Instruments data sheets etc.
And P&ID marking were done using BLUEBEAM REVU Extreme.
Knows about different control systems like PLC, DCS, MMS, PCS, TCS.

Process Technology was created for “BSS Technologies” for seawater and brine water electrolyzer. | Basic | Team Size 2 members | Completed |

Had a techno-commercial discussion with BSS Tech team and MD for necessary requirements.
Design and process calculations were done in MS- EXCEL and proposal was sent.
Heat and Mass Balance were performed.
Preparation of PFD was done.
Basic engineering was also done in terms of PID marking, making and drafting in AUTOCAD 2020.
Line Hydraulics were done.
Preparation of line list and was also done.
Process equipment datasheets were made and sent to senior process engineer.
Several vendor documents were refereed and cross checked with the existing calculations.
3D modelling was done in AUTOCAD 2020 and meeting with Client was organized.
Successfully completed the entire design of electro chlorination project and a proposal was sent to BSS Tech.

Helped senior process engineer in getting quotation for CFD software to get a proposal for BID of project on “Molten Sulphur Pipeline”.

Vendors dealing with ANSYS were contacted to get a quotation of software.
Apart from this OLGA Dynamic Multiphase Flow Simulator quotation was also caught for CFD.

Participated in workshop on “Introduction and application of HAZOP in process industries” driven by Velosi.

Participated in “Alarm Rationalization” for ADNOC Offshore driven by wood PLC. | DED | Team Size 2 members |

Done for NGTP, UZ and GPF plants of ADNOC offshore facilities.
Marking of alarms were done using Blue Beam Revu 32 and were sent to senior process engineer.
Also got appointed as backup scribe for workshop.

Design templates of following calculation were made for AFZAR Consultants LLC using Smath Studio/Excel.

PSV/PRV using API 520.
Shell and tube heat exchangers.
Line Sizing/ Pressure drop/ Rotameter.

Achievements & Skills

Successfully created the McKay Carbon Calculator SG Version and delivered it to SG Team
Successfully created a process-based model for Godrej FADP Column and delivered it on cloud-based solution.
Successfully delivered P&ID’s for construction phase (200+), Safety critical devices (SCD) lists (39), Cause and effects (C&E’s) (39) and Process control narrative (39) to ExxonMobil team in USA.
Successfully delivered GMOC (2) to ExxonMobil team to the USA.
Successfully defined three philosophies for EEC on “Conversion of HABSHAN-3 NGI Compressor for Unit 394” with all revisions and updated PID’s defined from FEED stage.
Successfully delivered more than 250+ P&ID’s to WOOD PLC in the given stipulated time period with 3 revisions by referring to all the inputs received from ADNOC gas processing facilities.
Developed a new process technology for AFZAR Consultants on sea water desalination “For the creation of Sodium Hypochlorite production by electrolyzer” for BSS Technology
Developed a new tech on Waste management & received 2nd prize all over Gujarat-by-Gujarat Cleaner Production Centre,
Also received a cash price for the same of Rs 5000.
And article was also published in magazine of interlinking of industries – academia – government.
CII - Industrial Proficiency Test Qualified Candidate for 2020.
Certified excel user by Upgrad.
Topper of the batch 2020 Polymer technology in Chemical engineering department of M.S.U Baroda

Skills

Engineering Skills	Technical Skills
PFD, P&ID development	📊 M.S. Office Excel advanced
Line Sizing and Hydraulics	🖥️ M.S. Office Power Point
Pump Sizing	📝 M.S. Office Word
Vessel Sizing	🛠️ AFT Products
Instrument Process Data Sheets	🖍️ AUTOCAD 2020
Line Lists, Tie in lists & Equipment lists	🌐 ASPEN HYSYS Basics
PSV Sizing	💧 Korf Hydraulics
Philosophies	🧪 DWSIM Advanced
Valve Sizing	📐 BLUEBEAM REVU Extreme
SIL verifications	📊 SMath Studio
Cause and Effects	🐍 Python Basics, intermediate
Functional Logic Diagrams	🗒️ One Note
Instrument index, and IO lists	🌡️ HTRI basics
Process Control Systems	🔄 Dynamic simulations
Programming	💻 PRO – II basics
AL/ML Based Process Models	💭 PIPE NET basics

Education & Qualifications

Maharaja SayajiRao University, F.T.E, Vadodara — M.E (Polymer Tech)

June 2018 - Oct 2020

I have pursued my Master of Engineering from Maharaja SayajiRao University, F.T.E. with a first-class distinction of 70.1 %.

Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad — B.E (Chemical Engineering)

June 2014 - Aug 2018

I have pursued my Bachelor’s in Engineering from G.T.U with a C.G.P.A of 8.86.

Baroda Public School, Waghodia Road, Vadodara — H.S.C

April 2012 - May 2014

I have pursued my H.S.C from Baroda Public School with a percentage of 64.8%.

Shree Ambe Vidhyalaya, Vadodara — S.S.C

April 2011 -March 2012

I have pursued my S.S.C from Shree Ambe Vidhyalaya with a percentage of 88.4%.

Academic Projects

M.E — Polymer Modified Bitumen

Solo Project on Plastic waste management
Approved by GCPC
Published in Article interlinking of academia industries and government
Lab Testing done
- Marshal Stability Test
- Marshall Flow value
- Penetration test
- Ductility test
- Softening test

B.E — Design of a L.L.E packed tower Extraction Column

Group Project was on L.L.E Tower Design
Theoretical Calculation were done
Design creation was done in Solid works

Labels	Hyperlinks/Info
*Address*	*B/17 Poonam Complex; Tenaments Waghodia Road, Vadodara, 390019*
*Mobile*	*+91 8849093417*
Email	*virajdesai0309@gmail.com*
*Link to some of my simulation projects:*	*Process Simulation Projects*
*Link to some of my automation projects on process simulators:*	*Process-Automation*
Link to some of my programming projects:	*Python-Projects*