M. Tech (Gas Engineering), Drilling Engineer Trainee, Fresh Graduate

Grow and Develop in the field of Pressure Maintenance, and Drilling and Reservoir Operations mutually, excelling in all offered vistas; and Take dedication and team management to new horizons of success

1. Summer 2007, Six Weeks Training (four weeks on-site): Adani Energy Limited (AEL)

Project Briefing:
AEL’s City Gas Distribution Network is being setup in Lucknow. Assignments given on the Engineering – Design and Pipeline Network Construction were successfully accomplished during the training. Work involved Joint Welding, Coating and Pre-Hydrostatic testing in the first four weeks. The last three weeks included Horizontal Directional Drilling for crossings.

Reference: Eng. Rakesh Kumar Singh, Manager (LCGDP), AEL, Lucknow
Ph: +91(0)9919100717; E-mail ID: rakesh.singh@adanienergy.com

2. Summer 2004, Seven Weeks Training: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

Project Briefing:
Two Projects assigned to be done in the Aromatics Unit of the Mahul Refinery were carried out effectively.

Project A: The Removal of BTX (aromatics) from Catalytically Reformed Naphtha by Sulfolane (Solvent) Extraction
Project B: Calculation of the Fouling factors for Kettle-type and Thermosyphon-type Reboilers attached to Extraction and Stripping Columns

Reference: Mr. Ramesh Chellam, Manager (HR), BPCL Refinery, Mahul, Mumbai

1. Masters degree (M. Tech) in Gas Engineering, May 2008
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, India
CGPA: 3.77/4 (Gold Medalist)

2. Bachelor degree (B. Tech) in Petrochemical Technology, October 2006
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India
Result: 88.90 % (First Class with Distinction – Gold Medalist)

3. Higher Secondary (12th Standard) Certification [TN State-board], March 2002
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School, Madurai, India
Result: 96.25%

4. Indian Certificate for Secondary Examinations (10th Standard), March 2000
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School, Madurai, India
Result: 86%

Societies & Affiliations

– Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE): Student Member (SM-30419)
– PetroTech Society: Member of the Students Charter at the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
– National Service Scheme (NSS): Member of the NSS at Bharathidasan University and other voluntary organizations


Achievements & Awards

- I. N. Mehta Gold Medal for Outstanding Post Graduate Student, College of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, May 2008

- University Silver Medal for First Rank in M. Tech (Gas Engineering), College of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, May 2008

- M. R. Krishnan Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, First Rank in Graduation, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, October 2006

Relevant Projects

1. "Determination of Abnormal Pressures in Formations and Subsequent Well Planning" under the Guidance of Prof. Surender Sahai, Adjunct Professor; University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun [May’ 08]

2. “Features & Challenges of Deep Subsea Gathering Systems (Subsea Well Completions and Pipelines-including flowlines & risers)” under the Guidance of Prof. Utpal K. Dutta, Adjunct Professor (Visiting); University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun [Oct’ 07]

3. "Enhanced Oil Recovery of Oil & Gas Wells with special emphasis on CO2 Recovery" under the guidance of Prof. R. P. Badoni, Distinguished Professor; University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun [March ‘07]; Techniques for the recovery of ‘Stranded’ Oil & Gas by CO2 injection were analyzed for improving the volume sweep efficiency.

4. "Technical features and Corrective Actions in Practice for Cavitation Phenomena in Pumps" under the Guidance of Prof. C. K. Jain, Adjunct Professor; University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun [Feb ‘07]


Computer Proficiency

Working Knowledge of BASIC, C, C++, HTML, FoxPro, Oracle, ASPEN PLUS, MATLAB / SIMULINK, AutoCAD, HYSIS, Pro-II, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office etc.,



Languages Known

Fluent communicator in English & Hindi (Written and Verbal), Tamil (Verbal), French (Written)