Vasanthavel R

Production Engineer @Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd

Chennai, IN

Handled LPG storage in mounted bullet tanks, ensuring safe storage, transfer, and pressure control as per safety standards.•Strong understanding of Feed Fractionator Column operations, including feed distribution, vapor-liquid separation, and product draw optimization.•Knowledge of Depropanizer Column function and control strategies for separating propane from heavier hydrocarbon refining processes.•Experienced in 13X molecular sieve, purifier, and dryer process operations with a focus on plant efficiency, process safety, and equipment optimization.•Familiar with column internals such as trays and packing, reboiler and condenser systems, and associated instrumentation.•Experience in monitoring column performance, adjusting operating parameters, and troubleshooting issues like flooding, weeping, or pressure imbalances.•Operated and monitored plant processes using Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\"Yokogawa Centum VP\"•Experienced in PLC and SCADA system.Familiar with startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting of distillation units.•Hands-on experience with pumps (centrifugal/positive displacement), compressors (reciprocating/screw), and heat exchangers.

University college of engineering BIT campus Tiruchirapalli

Bachelor of Technology