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Academic Profile:
* Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Environmental Science & Engineering from Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India
* P.G. Diploma in Environmental Management from Central University, Hyderabad, India
* Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Civil Engineering from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam,
India
Memberships:
* Member of Indian water Works Association, India
* Member of Environmental Science & Engineers Association, India
* Member of Indian Environmental Association, India
Technical Paper:
* Monitoring and modeling of indoor-outdoor air pollutants in an urban region in India by V. Ananda Kumar and Rashmi S. Patil, in the "Indoor Air 2002", 9th International
Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, held during June30-July5, 2002 at
Monterey, California
* Indoor-Outdoor Relation of Aerosols for Mumbai City by Rashmi S. Patil & V. Ananda Kumar at 2nd Asian Aerosol Conference, July 1-4, 2001, Pusan, Korea.
* Evaluation of methods for analysis of Benzene in the work place environment" by V.Ananda
Kumar & M. Phani
* Working on technical paper titled "Measurement of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Nitrogen
Monoxide (NO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) from coal based thermal power plants in India"
Trainings:
* Attended the training program on the "Instrumental Analysis of Environmental Samples" conducted by Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd., Hyderabad. India, during March 4-8, 1997
* Attended the training program on the "Safety Practices in Petrochemical Industry" conducted by Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd., at Vadodara, India, 5 July 1999
Work Experiences:
* Till date-Aug 2003 - Environmental Engineer,
SEW Ltd., Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
* Jul 2003-Feb 2001 - Sr.Engineer(Projects)
Environment Division, Ana Labs, Baroda, India
* Jul 1999-Aug1997 - Sr.Engineer (Environment)
BAL Ltd., Hyderabad, India
* Jul 1997-Aug 1994 - Environment Engineer
BAL Ltd, Hyderabad, India
Capabilities & Areas of Exposure:
* Air quality monitoring, source emission monitoring and compliance studies for petrochemical, refinery, cement, chemical and pharmaceutical companies
* Specialized in air and emission monitoring as per US EPA, ISO, IS and CPCB
methods
* Compliance studies and documentation for AIR and WATER Permits
* Designing, engineering, estimation and costing of pollution control facilities
* Indoor-Outdoor Air Quality Monitoring (IAQM) model development and validation
* Designing of air / water quality network for environmental studies
* Personal, work environment monitoring as per OSHA and NIOH guidelines
* Water and wastewater quality testing as per APHA methodologies
* Performance evaluation and trouble shooting of treatment systems
* Operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and waste treatment
* Environmental management systems auditing for Fertilizer, Chemical,
Pharmaceutical, Cement Dairy and Light manufacturing units.
* Documentation related to EMS and ISO 14000
* Participated in model development and validation studies
* Coordinated with air modeling specialists to prepare modeling reports.
* Preparation of EIA, EMP reports.
Major Project Association:
* Flue Gas Emission Study for a refinery Khafji Joint Operations, at Al-Khafji, Saudi
Arabia as per the environmental protection agency (EPA) methodology
* Baseline environmental monitoring studies for environmental impact assessment of a refinery of Madras Refineries Ltd., Manali, India
* Industrial pollution prevention project-II, base line air and water quality data generation for 2 districts in Andhra Pradesh, India. Sponsored by Andhra Pradesh
Pollution Control Board, funded by World Bank
* Development of standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) for coal based thermal power plants in India, sponsored by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi, India
* Regional environmental management plan (REMP) based on the carrying capacity studies at
Paradeep, Orissa, a project sponsored by Orissa State Pradesh Pollution Control Board,
Bhubaneshwar, India
* Performance evaluation of the De-Noxing System for Caprolactam Plant at Gujarat State
Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd., Vadodara, India
* Performance guarantee studies for the wastewater treatment facilities at Oil and Natural
Gas Corporation Ltd., Gandhar, India
* Environmental management systems (EMS) auditing for Bayer Diagnostics India Ltd., GE
Lightings India Ltd., Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd., in India
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DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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Led the team for the following projects at various parts of India and abroad.
OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENTS
Carried out continuous monitoring Flue Gas Emission Studies for a refinery Khafji Joint Operations, at Al-Khafji, Saudi Arabia. A project of SEW Ltd., Al-Khobar. US EPA methods have been employed to carry out the Continuous monitoring.
The project involved monitoring the flue gas emissions from chimneys under various load conditions viz. full load, normal load and at different conditions of firing viz. Low firing and high firing. EPA promulgated methods were employed to measure the flue gas temperature, velocity and pollutants for various scenarios identified. Chimneys connected to various sources were identified viz. boilers, D.G sets, and process stacks under various fuels like- Furnace oil, Fuels Gas and Bunkers Oil. Continuous monitoring was carried out for a period of 3 hours using the flue gas analyzers for the Pollutants- Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen and Carbon Monoxide. Flue gas composition was also estimated. The parameters viz. Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, carbon monoxide, Excess Air were estimated.
ASSIGNMENTS IN INDIA
"Industrial Pollution Prevention Project-II, Base line data generation studies for the various districts in Andhra Pradesh". A project sponsored by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, funded by World Bank.
Reconnaissance studies were conducted for the entire study area. Protocols were developed for various identified components. Site selection was carried out for various components like- air, Noise, water and soil. Longitude and latitude of the sites were identified using GPS handsets. A network was planned environmental monitoring. Based on its importance selection and prioritizing of the pollutants is carried out. Environmental monitoring was carried out as per the developed protocols. Statistical Analysis was carried out for the data generated through the field studies and reports were prepared.
Development of Oxides of Nitrogen for Coal Based Thermal Power Plants in India, Sponsored by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi
The project started with the listing of various coal based power plants in India. Power stations were selected based on the age and the technology in coordination with CPCB. Literature survey was carried out on the best available control technologies (BACT) and the practices. Protocols were developed for the measurement of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), NO and NO2. Measurement of NOx was carried out confirming to EPA methods both conventional and the auto flue gas analyzers. Additional parameters like excess air, flue gas temperature were also measured. Information related to project viz. temp in the combustion zone, pollutant residence time, plant load, grade of coal used and control technologies were also collected. Measurements were carried out at various Thermal Power Stations of range 60- 500 MW. Report comprising of present scenario of power plants with respect to NOx across the country was prepared and submitted.
Regional Environmental Management Plan based on carrying capacity studies for Paradeep, Orissa a project sponsored by Orissa State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), Bhubaneshwar.
The project was initiated reconnaissance studies. Protocols for various identified components were developed. Monitoring sites were selected for various components like- air, Noise, water and soil. Longitude and latitude of the sites were identified for all the stations using GPS handsets. Monitoring network was planned for environmental monitoring. Pollutants were identified based on their importance. Environmental monitoring was carried out as per the developed protocols. Statistical Analysis of the data generated through the field studies was carried out. Various highly polluting industries were identified in the study area. Environmental management systems were audited at all the industries identified in the study area. Emission inventory for study area was prepared for various sources viz. line, area & point. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the entire region was formulated and report was submitted.
Environmental Monitoring/ Baseline Environmental Data Generation
* Baseline environmental data generation for air, water, noise and solid waste quality for refinery expansion project of Madras Refineries Ltd., at Manali.
* Annual Maintenance Contract for the Environmental Monitoring works at Indian
Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.,Vadodara
* Annual Maintenance Contract for the Environmental Monitoring works at Gujarat Fertilizers
& Chemicals Ltd., at Vadodara
* Seasonal Environmental Monitoring works at Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd., Kothagudem,
* Annual Maintenance Contract for the Environmental Monitoring works at KCP Cements Ltd.,
Macherla
* Baseline environmental data generation for the air, noise water and soil at Pipe line
Project of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Kandla to Bhatinda.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Auditing
The project involved reviewing the EMS of the industry which included verification of the air, water and hazardous waste permits. Treatment facilities were inspected and performance was evaluated for air, wastewater and hazardous waste facilities. Alternative, cost effective treatment options were suggested for better compliance. A complete environmental compliance report with suggestions for improvement of EMS was submitted at:
* ITC Ltd., ILTD Division, at Chirala,
* Amul Dairy, Anand,
* Bayer Diagnostics (I) Ltd., Vadodara,
* GE Lightings, Nadiad,
* Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd., at Sikka
* Rubamin Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Dabhasa
* Ficom Organics Ltd., Ankleshwar
* KCP Cements Ltd., Macherla
* IBP Explosives Ltd., Ramagundam.
Performance Guarantee (PG) Studies for Air Pollution Control Equipment
P.G. studies involved the measurement of the pollutant concentration levels at both inlet and outlet of the pollution control facilities. Studies involved the protocol development for the stack gas testing for particulate matter as per the EPA methods. Measurements were made for PM both at inlet and outlet of cyclones, multicyclones, dust bags and electrostatic precipitators. Iso-kinetic conditions were maintained for sampling. Other parameters like composition of the flue gas and moisture content were measured. Particle size distribution was also carried out. Necessary operating conditions were noted from the respective plants for the correlation of the generated data. A report comprising of the plant conditions and the performance of the pollution control equipment is prepared.
* KCP Cements Ltd., Macherla
* Penna Cements Ltd., Tadipatri
* ITC Limited, Chirala
Research & Development Projects and Case Studies
* Study on the performance guarantee studies of the NOx Scrubber of Gujarat State
Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd., at Vadodara.
* Study on the analysis of the individual Hydrocarbons (C1-C7) from the flue gas emissions of a refinery and petrochemical complex for, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Western Regional office, Vadodara.
* Study on the validation and performance evaluation of the Water Quality Model for Larsen and Toubro Ltd., at Rajula.
* Study on the Evaluation of methods for the analysis of Benzene in the work place environment at Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd., at Vadodara.
Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment Studies
* 5MTPA expansion project of cement plant of Zuari Cements Ltd., at Yerraguntla, AP
* 100 MW Naphtha based power plant of Snehalatha Generation Co Ltd., at Samalkot, AP
* EIA study for 60 kL/d expansion project for distillery of Gauri Distillery Ltd.,
Gauribidnur
* EIA study for upcoming project of bulk drug and pharma unit of Jupiter Orga Ltd., at A.P
Wastewater Engineering
Basic and Detailed Engineering Designing: of the units and structural design, selection of equipment, estimation and costing of items for
* Wastewater Treatment Plant of capacity 100 kL/d for Indo Matsushita Carbon Company Ltd.,
Nellore.
* Wastewater Treatment Plant of capacity 400 kL/d for Sugar Industry, Gaytri Sugars Ltd.,
A.P
* Wastewater Treatment Plant of Capacity 10 kL/d for Zinc Removal at Lakhanpal National Ltd.
Water Auditing:
Identification of sources of water and different streams of wastewater, estimation of the detailed water balance which included, designing of the open flow channels and V-notches and measurement of flow across them at:
* KCP Cements Ltd. Macherla, A.P
* Orient Cements Ltd., Devapur, A.P
* G.E. Lightings (I) Ltd., Nadiad, Gujarat.
Operation and Maintenance
Operation of the various units, day-to-day performance evaluation, optimum does fixation for the chemicals and of trouble shooting for:
* Common Effluent Treatment Plant of PET Limited at Hyderabad.
* ETP of Indo Matsushita Carbon Company Ltd.,
Performance studies for Effluent Treatment Plants
* Effluent Treatment Plant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., at Gandhar, Gujarat.
* Common Effluent Treatment Plant of Patancheru EnviroTech Ltd., (PETL) at Hyderabad.
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