Hydraulics and thermodynamics are at the core of many debottlenecking, expansion, and
troubleshooting projects. I have performed steady-state and transient hydraulic and thermodynamic analysis
for liquid and gas pipelines and piping systems using custom-developed software built specifically for the problem at hand.
Specific capabilities include:
- Steady-state pressure drop and flow analysis for liquid and gas pipelines
- System debottlenecking studies and expansion planning
- Pipe sizing for new pipelines and process piping
- Pipeline troubleshooting, such as identifying and locating restrictions due to paraffin buildup
- Custom hydraulic analysis software development for specialized or repetitive analysis needs
- Thermodynamic modeling of gas and gas/liquid systems
Representative Work
Created a custom hydraulic analysis software program that evaluated the degree of paraffin buildup in a pipeline by interpreting SCADA data.
Inline inspections, hydrostatic tests, pipeline cleaning and purging, and commissioning/decommissioning
operations require detailed procedures informed by previous experience — not templates. I have
planned and executed these operations on live hydrocarbon systems, including
developing novel approaches that reduce cost and risk to personnel.
Specific capabilities include:
- Inline inspection (ILI) program planning, including pig trap design and modification
- Pigging program development and optimization for paraffin, liquid, and debris management
- Hydrostatic test design per ASME B31.4/B31.8
- Pipeline hydrotesting, purging, de-inventorying, and inerting procedures
- Facility and piping inspection planning
- Dig plan development for anomalies identified during inspections
Representative Work
Developed and executed a nitrogen purge procedure for a heavy fuel oil pipeline
following severe ILI findings. Calculated flush water volumes,
nitrogen quantities, and injection rates; sized a relief valve for overpressure
protection; and monitored the purge in real time to verify full displacement.
Small projects under $1MM are often the hardest to staff properly at large
companies. They are handed to overloaded project managers, or assigned to
people who lack the technical depth to properly define scope and avoid scope creep.
I manage small capital projects from scope definition through contractor closeout,
with the technical background to catch problems early.
Specific capabilities include:
- Project scope definition and basis of design documentation
- Conceptual cost estimating and schedule development
- Contractor selection support and bid package preparation
- Construction management and field inspection
- Permitting coordination
- Management of change documentation
- Startup and commissioning support
Representative Work
Managed pipeline, facility, and storage tank inspection and repair projects for
BP US Pipelines. Developed budgets and schedules, coordinated contractors,
and performed design engineering in accordance with ASME B31.4.
From high-rate flowback tests to pig traps, I have designed surface
facilities for oil and gas systems from the ground up. I can develop
engineering work packs — P&IDs, isometric drawings, equipment lists, bills of
material — and work directly with construction contractors and operations personnel
to see projects through to successful startup.
Specific capabilities include:
- Two- and three-phase separator sizing and specification
- Pump and compressor sizing
- Piping design and isometric drawing production per ASME B31.4 / B31.8
- P&ID development and documentation
- Relief valve sizing and specification
Representative Work
Proposed a novel separator configuration for an Eagle Ford Shale high-rate
flowback test that cut more than $1MM from the anticipated project cost. Wells were brought online 84 days after the initial project discussion and reached
their target rates successfully with my design (4,400 BPD and 4,000 BPD).
