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Ridhul Rajeev

Ridhul Rajeev

Edinburgh

Summary


Offering strong analytical mindset and readiness to learn and grow within industry. Brings foundational knowledge in process engineering principles and hands-on experience with laboratory simulations and data interpretation. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and technical skills in Graduate Process Engineer role.

Work History

Chemical Engineering Intern

Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL)
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to utilize Aspen Plus simulation software to enhance the gas sweetening process, improving CO₂ removal efficiency to over 95%
  • Contributed to P&ID discussions by proposing process design modifications, which enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Conducted multiple HAZOP studies and comprehensive risk assessments, identifying critical safety risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.


Education

Master of Science - Advanced Chemical Engineering

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
11-2023

Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering

SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Chennai, India
09-2022

Skills

  • Aspen Plus
  • UniSim Design
  • Statistical process control
  • Piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • Computer-aided design
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Process safety management
  • Team collaboration
  • Hazard analysis
  • Process validation
  • Equipment sizing

Projects

Simulation Project: Gas Sweetening Unit of Natural Gas in a LPG Gas Plant | Jan 2022 – Apr 2022 


· Conducted simulations to optimize the gas sweetening unit in a LPG gas plant, focusing on CO2 removal using A-MDEA.

· Achieved a 95% CO2 removal efficiency and a 99% recovery rate of natural gas, significantly enhancing the unit's performance.


 Improving the PCE of Sb2S3 Solar Cells Through Acid based Surface Treatments | Jan 2023 – Aug 2023


· Fabricated and treated antimony sulfide solar cells with chemical additives to improve their power conversion efficiency to over 3.5%.

· Utilized advanced analytical methods for characterization, resulting in improved photovoltaic properties and higher PCE values for the solar cells.


Separation Process for Carbon Capture in a SMR based Hydrogen Gas Production Plant


  • Collaborated with a team to utilize UniSim Design for optimizing a Carbon Capture unit in Hydrogen gas plant using selexol solvent.
  • Achieved over 95% Carbon dioxide removal efficiency and 99% Hydrogen gas recovery from the Syngas stream.

Timeline

Chemical Engineering Intern

Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL)
01.2022 - 03.2022

Master of Science - Advanced Chemical Engineering

The University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering

SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Ridhul Rajeev