Mechanical Engineer Specializing in Refractory Research, Finite Element and RAM Modeling Software Analysis for Refinery and Chemical PlantsFifteen years experience of engineering mechanics, reliability, and pressure vessels in the petroleum refining and petrochemical industry.Establishment of reliable data collection systems for petrochemical operating plants.Refractory research to develop a ceramic lining system and an on-stream lining thickness monitoring system for Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) cyclones.Refractory testing in accordance with API-936 practices.Finite element structural and heat transfer analysis for petrochemicals and re...

Professional Mechanical Engineer and Technical Instructor, Specializing in Design and Repair of atmospheric Storage Tanks and Equipment ReliabilityThirty-nine years of experience in fixed equipment design and repairs with specific emphasis on Atmospheric Storage Tanks and Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCU).Tank reliability.Turnaround and start-up assistance.Independent Consultant, 1975 - PresentVoting member for ExxonMobil in the API Subcommittee for Atmospheric Storage Tanks.EMRE Commercial...

Mechanical Engineer API and ISO Standards development, Specializing in Fired Equipment Energy and Emission Reduction for the Petrochemical IndustryThirty-six years of engineering and design of fired equipment services in the petrochemical industry.Industry Standards governing the design and purchase of fired equipment through participation with The American Petroleum Institute (API).Petrochemical fired equipment services: Commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, operation, and training.Mechanical Engineer API and ISO standards development.Fired equipment energy and emission reduction for the petrochemical Industry.

Engineering Expert Specializing in the Development and Application of Standards for Nuclear and Chemical Plant Piping and ValvesOver thirty years experience of mechanical engineering in the (nuclear) power and chemical industries.Subject Matter Expert in ASME and API codes and standards for piping and valves.Mechanical engineering focus: Piping and valves, regulatory adherence, equipment selection and procurement.Undisclosed Company, PresentIndependent contractor providing mechanical engineering support specific...

Senior Marine Engineer with Expertise in Marine Safety, Ship Surveys, and ISO AuditsMaritime Safety Management Systems Auditor.Maritime accident investigation.ISO 9001:2008 Auditor.Inspection: Offshore, ship hull and machinery inspections.Maritime education and training.Shipbuilding project management.Non Destructive Test - NDT Level IIMarine surveying.Maritime legislative.Expert Witness ExperienceExpert witness services for maritime insurance companies.Undisclosed College, Lecturer- Maritime, 2015 - PresentLecturer at the Professional Education and Traini...

Mechanical and Thermal FEA Expert for Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators, and Nuclear Power Reactors.Design and fabrication of reactor vessels, steam generators and pressurizers.Piping for commercial and non-commercial nuclear systems, as well as, non-nuclear vessel design, fabrication and certification.Stress classification, fatigue and elevated temperature design for pressure vessel components.Pressure vessel design and analysis.Linear and non-linear finite element analysis for mechanical and thermal analysis of pressure vessels and framed structures.Development, implementation, and maintenance of non-linear computerized methods for elec...

Petroleum and Petrochemical Mechanical Engineer, Specializing in the Implementation of Mechanical Integrity and Reliability Programs and Corporate Engineering Best PracticeOver thirty-five years of engineering and management experience in the petroleum, petrochemical, and synthetic fuels industries.Gap analysis, reliability management, plant design, construction, startup, and maintenance.Maintenance and mechanical integrity requirements.Establishment of plant standards and requirements.

Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Consultant Specializing in Hydrocarbon Separation Techniques and Spill ResponseRefining and chemical plant processes, including the design, expansion, and troubleshooting of phase separation and extraction process equipment.Extensive knowledge in oil spill response and cleanup technology.Liquid to liquid extraction technology, developing and applying new extractor tray designs for lubes treating, aromatics recovery and deasphalting towers.Significant throughput and performance gains were achieved and applied world-wide.Chemical treatment and response options for oil spills.Process technology involving a...

Registered Engineer for Reactor and Pressure Vessel Design and Refinery Fixed Equipment; ASME Codes and Standards.Over forty years of experience in mechanical engineering, specializing reactor and pressure vessel design in the petroleum industry.ASME Codes and Standards subject matter expert.Specialty valve design and selection research and development.Piping flexibility and vibration (CAESAR II, PENGS), finite element stress analysis (SUPERSAP).ANSI/API Standard 510 for In-Service inspection of petroleum and chemical plant pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

Mechanical Engineer Specializing in Fitness for Service and Software Modeling for New and Existing Refinery Fixed EquipmentMechanical design and analysis of pressure vessels and heat exchangers in the chemical and petrochemical industries.Fitness-for-service evaluations, design of repairs, alteration, performing rerating calculations and specifications in accordance with API-510 and NBIC for existing vessels and heat exchangers.Practice of gasket selection and bolted joint assembly.Design review of EPC (External Pressure Calculations) work for new projects.