Dr. Chaitanya Moholkar
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic chemical engineer with a proven track record at Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd., excelling in chemical process design and engineering. Spearheaded the transition to continuous operations, optimizing yield and capacity. Proficient in CFD simulations and project costing, demonstrating strong analytical skills and effective leadership in high-stakes environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager – Technology Transfer
Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
- Commissioned chlorination reactor transition from batch to continuous operation, enhancing yield and capacity.
- Led commissioning of high exothermic nitration plant, incorporating thermoregulated safety cooling system design.
- Oversaw commissioning of high pressure fluorination plant, implementing safety automation interlock system design.
- Designed crystallization and purification projects with focus on cost optimization and purity enhancement.
- Executed commissioning of effluent treatment plant utilizing Fenton process and yellow water oxidation.
- Developed in-house DCS logic for Yokogawa and Emerson systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Conducted detailed engineering for pump hydraulics, heat exchangers, reactors, and distillation columns.
- Prepared comprehensive process data sheets for equipment and instruments, ensuring accuracy.
Chemical Engineer – CFD Simulations & Design
FluiDimensions
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed CFD simulations of stirred reactors, crystallizers for process optimization & customer solutions.
Research Associate
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted nuclear waste dissolution studies using AI-based modelling for optimization.
Education
PhD - Chemical Engineering (CFD & AI-based Industrial Design & Scale-up)
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai06-2022
M.E. - Chemical Engineering
AISSMS College of Engineering
Pune06-2016
B.E. - Chemical Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai06-2013
Skills
- Chemical Process Design & Engineering
- Scale-up
- Batch to Continuous plant design, Flow chemistry
- Basic & Detailed Engineering
- Material & Energy Balance, PFD, P&ID
- Equipment sizing,Utility Load Calculations
- Design of Heat Exchangers, Distillation Columns, Reactors, Centrifugal Pumps
- Equipment & Instrument process data Sheets
- Project Costing, CAPEX
- HAZOP
- CFD, ASPEN Plus
Hobbies and Interests
- Chemical Process Innovation – Committed to advancing chemical manufacturing processes and discovering innovative solutions.
- Learning New Technologies – Passionate about staying updated with latest advances in engineering and production.
- Process Modelling & Simulations – Dedicated to computational process modelling & simulation software.
Certifications And Achievements
- Corporate Communication Training – Best Communicator Award
- Customer Centricity Leadership Award – Recognized for significant improvements in process optimization peak performance
Timeline
Associate Manager – Technology Transfer
Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
Chemical Engineer – CFD Simulations & Design
FluiDimensions
07.2016 - 01.2018
Research Associate
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
04.2013 - 06.2014
PhD - Chemical Engineering (CFD & AI-based Industrial Design & Scale-up)
Institute of Chemical Technology
M.E. - Chemical Engineering
AISSMS College of Engineering
B.E. - Chemical Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology
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