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Lubricant Processing Technology, Petroleum Procurement & Products, R&D and Value Addition

ID: 729762 India

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Expert has long research & developmemnt experience in lube stocks refining, both through conventional and hydroprocessing routes, base stocks characterization, blending & additive response studies and upgradation of older lube manufacturing plants to make base oils as per API groups. He has worked on many live projects for lube refineries in India. He has considerable experience on evaluation of crudes for lube base stocks (valid for conventional route) and has a large number of publications in international journals.

Expert prepared a detailed technical report on "Environmentally safe technologies for recycling of waste/used oils"- March 2003, on behalf of Ministry of environment & forests, Government of India, New Delhi. The state of art report was highly appreciated. Expert as a memeber of the Technovacuum Task Force prepared a detailed report, after a visit to Moscow on"Technical evaluation of Russian Technology (vacuum technology) operating in Moscow refinery," for possible commercialization in the outside world. Expert prepared a technical document on "Processing of crude-Atm & Vacuum distillation units" for training of technical manpower at Refineries of Sohar Petroleum Sohar Oman. Programmes conducted during October 2010 & February 2011. He also conducted programmes on Good Laboratory Practices as applicable to refineries durig March 2009 & April 2010 at the same location.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1981 Degree: PhD Subject: Chemistry and Lubricant Technology Institution: Meerut University, India
Year: 1965 Degree: Diplome D'Ingenieur Subject: Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Institution: ENSPM of IFP, Rueil Malmaison, France
Year: 1961 Degree: M.Sc Subject: Chemistry - Organic Chemistry Institution: Agra University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2005 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Consultant - Petroleum Refining & Natural Gas Department:
Responsibilities:
Consultancy assignments for the authentication of new/alternate technologies, preparation of status report on refining of used lubricants using environmentally safe technologies & conduct of training programmes in refineries in India & abroad on refining technology & good lab practices.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2003 to 2005 Employer: University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun Title: Distinguished Professor (Hydrocarbon Engineering) Department: College of Engineering
Responsibilities:
Launched a P.G level M.Tech programme in natural gas engineering in all its phases; worked as senior faculty; guided M.tech project/thesis work and coordinated & guided the M.Tech Programme as Director.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1999 to 2002 Employer: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mumbai Title: Advisor R & D in the rank of GM Department: Research & Development
Responsibilities:
Setting up of an R&D centre to support refinery operations, development of new products that improve refinery margins, training of scientists/engineers in research activities.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1964 to 1998 Employer: CSIR - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun Title: Scientist "G" Last Position Department: Refining & Training
Responsibilities:
Expert has been actively engaged in research on processes in the area of lube base stocks, their characterisation and product development, delayed coking, visbreaking and asphalts & materials studies. Supports studies for refinery operations, their upgrading, problems & solutions.
Evaluation of crudes for fuel, lube base stocks & petrochem feed stocks.
Training of engineers/ chemists in basic & advance level refining technology & product utilization. Conducting seminars & conferences.
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Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Expert holds long experience in Petroleum refining, stock lube processing as support to refinery operations, evaluation of crudes and development reports on likely R&D projects/proposals on emerging areas of research in Petroleum Refining process & products. He is good at training of personnel in the area of refining processes both at basics & advanced levels.

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Formerly Expert was member of the American Chemical Society and the Institute of Petroleum, London.
Awards / Recognition
CSIR Technology Award (2000) for Lube Base Technology.
Scientist of the Year 2004 by International Biographical Institute, U.K.
Uttaranchal Rattan Award (2005).
Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has 180 publications with many in international and foreign jounals, 12 patents and has guided 10 Ph.D thesis works.

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