Biraj Bhandari, Pe, Cem, Leed Ap Email & Phone Number

Residential Design, Construction, Energy & Sustainability Consulting Services

Tyler, Texas, Us

Responsible for energy & sustainability program design, code compliance, direct and carry out strategic and tactical implementation of energy and sustainability initiatives.Lead the energy and sustainability team to implement new technologies, identify cost savings opportunities, manage initiatives, and energy and sustainability related capital projects.Identify and manage incentives/rebates/tax credit opportunities in state, federal, local and utility level to assist clients in implementation of capital projects.Provide oversight and direction in conducting gap analyses for sustainability certification programs like LEED, CHPS, etc. Developed objectives, scope narratives and financial summaries (including payback analysis) in support of these certification efforts.Focus on leveraging Controls, BMS, Data Analytics, Retro-Commissioning (RCx), Monitoring based-Commissioning (Cx) to drive operational efficienciesDesign and development of new services with integration of green technologies geared towards achieving net zero goals.

Tyler, Texas, Us

• Perform energy compliance reviews, retro-commissioning, and new construction commissioning of various facilities including functional testing, site observations, verification testing, etc.• Research and conduct studies on ventilation analysis, review and recommend IAQ management plan, perform CFD study for contaminant tracking and predict occupant exposure.• Conduct field testing related to Cx and retro-commissioning studies including testing of boilers, steam systems, chillers, pumps and HVAC systems.• Identify capital and operational measures in energy conservation projects, perform calculations of energy savings, devise M&V plans and prepare technical reports.• Perform energy modeling and Life-Cycle analysis using Energy Plus, Open studio, IESVE, HAP and other software.• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis for air flow distribution, thermal comfort analysis, fire spread simulation, condensation, etc.• Identify trends and analyze the data collected from different DDC programs, graphics and BAS systems (LON, BACnet, etc.).• Review engineering designs, perform submittal reviews, warranty reviews and prepare observation reports, Cx plan, Issues log, etc.• Manage, co-ordinate, inspect and certify compliance for IECC energy code during design and construction phases in new construction/addition/renovation of commercial buildings.

Wellesley, Massachusetts , Us

Research and development of low-cost air filtration device for schools in Nepal using local products like bamboo and charcoals, Perform modeling and design studies, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, Rapid prototyping, Life-cycle cost analysis, Devise test plans to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the device.

Henderson, Tx, Us

- Involvement in new/marketed product development, failure investigation, quality control and project management.- Identified opportunities and implemented changes to improve hydronic balancing products using knowledge of HVAC system, manufacturing processes, tooling and assembly methods, quality control standards, product design, materials and parts.- Determined root causes of failures in automatic and manual balancing valves, flanged and grooved venturi, steel wye-strainers, steel braided rubber hoses and accessories using FMEA, DOE and other SPC techniques to implement changes in design, tolerance or processing methods.- Revised/developed new products using tools like AutoCAD, MATLAB, Solidworks simulation (for FEA analysis), Solidworks Flow Simulation and Star-CCM+. - Improved destructive and non-destructive testing processes in rubber hoses, brass and high pressure steel products using compressed air pumps and pneumatic systems. - Developed documentations like quality control manual, manufacturer's data sheet, safety data sheet, product submittal and Welding Procedure Speficiation (WPS).- Hands on experience with CNC machines and programming (using G-codes and M-codes), Lathes, Drill presses, Crimping machine, MIG welders and cutting torches. - Familiar with ASTM, ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), ASHRAE 90.1 and ASME B31.1, BPV Section VIII Div 1, Section V NDE and Section IX welding standards.

Tyler, Tx, Us

• Worked on a big data project on disaggregation of residential energy consumption using signal processing, multivariate analysis, and machine learning techniques using MATLAB.• Developed load forecasting algorithms in MATLAB using regressions and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs).• Delivered lectures in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and assisted in thermal/fluid systems laboratory.

• Produced sketches of automatic doors and sliding gates based on site measurements and transformed them into 3D CAD model using SolidWorks. Sites included residential, commercial, government, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, recreational and transportation in Kathmandu valley and surrounding cities. • Mathematical modeling of gates and pneumatic systems and dynamic analysis of whole hardware circuit based on uniform stress distribution using SolidWorks Simulation.• Design development & modification, fabrication, assembly and deployment of DC motor based silk- spinning machine for a small cottage industry and helped reduce the manual labor and increase the production of silk-based consumer products. • Used QFD tools to capture VOC, assisted in product selection, overseen installation process, ensured QC and customer satisfaction, performed safety testing, troubleshooted field problems, and proposed relevant solutions.

North Sydney, New South Wales, Au

• Learned approach in the selection of hydraulic turbines, pumps, valves and other auxiliaries.• Coordinated with electrical and civil engineers in the design of various electro-mechanical equipment, surface water management systems and structures. • Reviewed design of hydraulic steel structures like penstock pipes, gates, trash racks, and stop logs and assisted in the hydraulic analysis, system performance modeling, condition assessments and safety reviews.• Designed a butterfly valve utilizing standards from DIN, ASME and ensured cavitation-free flow of water.

Leadership Tyler Core Program

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat And Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics, Etc

High School Degree