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Abhilash Anand Devarapalli

Abhilash Anand Devarapalli

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic Research Engineer with proven expertise at Saint-Gobain Research India, specializing in process optimization and new product development. Successfully enhanced coating durability and reduced defects, while validating innovative formulations. Proficient in Aspen Plus and adept at problem-solving, driving efficiency in manufacturing operations and supporting new production line commissioning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Engineer I

Saint-Gobain Research India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
07.2023 - Current
  • Led process optimization for Colormaxx lacquered glass coating lines, improving durability and reducing coating defects.
  • Supported commissioning of new production lines, preparing SOPs and quality validation protocols.
  • Conducted fluid flow & heat transfer studies for curing/painting operations, aligning with EPC-style design validation.
  • Validated new 'Grin Coat' paint formulation (Taiwan): performed DSC, TGA, adhesion, and durability testing; benchmarked against existing products; authored comprehensive technical report recommending feasibility for industrial adoption.
  • Provided durability and problem-solving support across existing manufacturing lines.

Summer Intern

HPCL - Visakh Refinery
04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Studied operations of Diesel Hydro-Treating (DHT) Unit.
  • Understood key process equipment and hydrotreaQting flow schemes, including reactors, exchangers, and compressors.

Education

M.Tech - Chemical Engineering

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Tiruchirappalli
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI
01.2023

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (A)
Visakhapatnam
01.2019

XII (CBSE) -

JNV Ongole
Ongole
01.2015

X (CBSE) -

JNV Ongole
Ongole
01.2013

Skills

  • Aspen Plus
  • HYSYS
  • DWSIM
  • ChemCAD
  • AutoCAD P&ID
  • PFDs
  • P&IDs
  • Line and pump/compressor sizing
  • Quality balances
  • Control valves
  • Pressure relief devices
  • Distillation columns
  • Heat exchangers
  • Hazop basics
  • API 520/2000
  • ASME B313
  • PIP guidelines
  • OSHA familiarity
  • New product development
  • Process optimization
  • Durability support
  • New product line commissioning

Certifications Training

  • Process Design Engineering, SB Technologies, Mumbai
  • Learn Six Sigma foundations, LinkedIn
  • Occupational Safety and Health: Hazard Communication, LinkedIn
  • Project management Foundations, LinkedIn
  • Workshop: Heat Transfer Inc. (HTRI), Alchemy 2022, NIT Trichy

Websites

Achievements Leadership

  • Presented at Green India Summit (IIChE) & S-CHEMCON 2017.
  • 2nd Prize: Nanofluids in Enhanced Heat Transfer (CHEMISPHERE, ANITS).
  • NCC 'C' Certificate; Wing Commander at National NCC Camps (2012-14).

Design Academic Projects

  • Pump Sizing & Piping Line Selection, Performed NPSH, Pressure drop, and pump head calculations.
  • Heat Transfer Enhancement in Distiller (B.Tech project), Redesigned a horizontal distiller with fins to improve batch cycle efficiency.
  • Multicoloured Paints for Lacquered Glass (Ongoing, Saint-Gobain), Developed new coatings with process optimization for application and longevity.

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Research Engineer I

Saint-Gobain Research India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

Summer Intern

HPCL - Visakh Refinery
04.2018 - 05.2018

M.Tech - Chemical Engineering

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Tiruchirappalli

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (A)

XII (CBSE) -

JNV Ongole

X (CBSE) -

JNV Ongole

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