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Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bangalore

1. Assesment of catalyst performance through kinetic modeling and experiments.Perform experiments to establish kinetics for cracking of light naphtha. The project also included mathematical modeling of the process. 2. Developing reactor models and designs for various process scenarios: Develop intrinsic models with kinetics and multiphase hydrodynamics and mass transfer for processes such as, thermal cracking, photocatalytic water splitting.3. Process Intensification… Show more 1. Assesment of catalyst performance through kinetic modeling and experiments.Perform experiments to establish kinetics for cracking of light naphtha. The project also included mathematical modeling of the process. 2. Developing reactor models and designs for various process scenarios: Develop intrinsic models with kinetics and multiphase hydrodynamics and mass transfer for processes such as, thermal cracking, photocatalytic water splitting.3. Process Intensification. Perform experiments and model studies for process intensification to address fouling in heat exchangers. Show less

The aim of the PhD project is to study the behavior of alkali metals and biomass ash in a low temperature circulating fluidized bed gasifier. The study involved the following investigations:• Experiments (Particle collection measurements) on a 100 kW and a 6 MW Circulating Fluidized Bed Gasifier with Danish Wheat Straw as the Fuel. The investigation lead to an improved understanding on the behavior of the ash forming species within a LTCFB gasifier.• The influence of fuel ash… Show more The aim of the PhD project is to study the behavior of alkali metals and biomass ash in a low temperature circulating fluidized bed gasifier. The study involved the following investigations:• Experiments (Particle collection measurements) on a 100 kW and a 6 MW Circulating Fluidized Bed Gasifier with Danish Wheat Straw as the Fuel. The investigation lead to an improved understanding on the behavior of the ash forming species within a LTCFB gasifier.• The influence of fuel ash composition on bed agglomeration and de-fluidization was investigated on a pilot scale fluidized bed system. The objective is to study the limitations of alkali content and operation temperatures with respect to bed de-fluidization. Show less

Bangalore

As a Research Engineer, was selected to deliver a technology from scratch that can handle agro based fuels like rice husk to produce clean combustible producer gas. Agro based residues especially rice husk have high ash content, very low bulk density and produce high tar in conventional reactors. With an extensive literature search and modeling using Matlab, an innovative technology and approach was devised that could handle tar and produce a clean, high calorific value gas without the problems… Show more As a Research Engineer, was selected to deliver a technology from scratch that can handle agro based fuels like rice husk to produce clean combustible producer gas. Agro based residues especially rice husk have high ash content, very low bulk density and produce high tar in conventional reactors. With an extensive literature search and modeling using Matlab, an innovative technology and approach was devised that could handle tar and produce a clean, high calorific value gas without the problems of briquetting or feed preparation for the low bulk density fuels. Show less

1. Studying various scenarios of pre combustion carbon capture and optimizing process parameters in a coal gasification plant. 2. Preliminary Design and modeling of entrained Bed coal Gasifiers. 3. Researched and developed the model for a grinding mill handling coal feeds. The project involved the development of a model for a rod mill using first principles. A model addressing the grinding characteristics (breakage function and selection function) was developed using coal feed data… Show more 1. Studying various scenarios of pre combustion carbon capture and optimizing process parameters in a coal gasification plant. 2. Preliminary Design and modeling of entrained Bed coal Gasifiers. 3. Researched and developed the model for a grinding mill handling coal feeds. The project involved the development of a model for a rod mill using first principles. A model addressing the grinding characteristics (breakage function and selection function) was developed using coal feed data obtained from lab studies. 4. Process Equipment Design: Gained experience in design of various equipment involved in a chemical process industry. Used Aspen Icarus software to design and cost various process schemes in gasification. 5. Team Lead of 15 members for an Innovation Work out. The workout aimed to bring ideas to improve the life of the Feed injector/burner used in coal gasification process. Filed a docket on the same. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

The aim of the PhD project is to study the behavior of alkali metals and biomass ash in a low temperature circulating fluidized bed.

Ms By Research, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: General Secretary of my Hostel (Cauvery Hostel), the highest administrative post in the hostel after the warden..

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech) Hons., Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Actively involved in debates, seminars and cultural functions such as skits, dances. B.Tech (Hons.), Chemical.

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