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Friday news round-up 📰 Check out our key stories from this week: 1. "Engineers in Action" launches in the UK for the first time 👷 An exciting opportunity for UK engineering graduates. Apply for a Metlen Energy & Metals paid internship and gain hands-on industry experience. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e6YuVKdG 2. Potential heat pump targets: What’s on the horizon for boiler manufacturers? 🔥 As the government plans to introduce heat pump sales targets, the heating industry braces for change. What’s next for boiler manufacturers? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eYWNdr5t #IGEM #IndustryNews

I once admitted to a room full of water and wastewater operators that engineers don't know everything. You know what happened next? They 🥳 cheered and 👏🏽 clapped! ..😅 You see, there's an age-ol' #stereotype that engineers consider themselves superior. That whatever solution they design WILL work. But if you ask those executing those very designs, they might have a different opinion. I've seen this in university and even in the workplace as early as my internship days. Engineers today are definitely making that stereotype history! And who is more "today" than our beloved #GenZ? Check out Water Canada magazine's latest feature (https://bit.ly/WCAug2024) where we tell you about some incredible engineering students who are disrupting the status quo to help change this perception. Read about a capstone project where Water Movement guided these #GenZEngineers to bridge the connection between #engineer and #operator AND find a #solution that works.

My EIL (Engineers India Limited ) interview transcript Date - 25th April, 2024 Panel members - 6 Duration - 25 min Questions:- 1. Introduce yourself 2. Why do I want to join EIL. 3. What do you know about Net Zero. 4. Why didn't you do any industrial training. 5. Briefly explain yourself about your winter training. 6. Then Questions from internship. 7. What are your favourite subjects. 8. What is the temperature cross in heat exchanger. 9. Can we design a heat exchanger with a temperature cross. 10. Can temperature cross occur in 1-1 heat exchangers. 11. What specifications do we need for a pump design. 12. What is NPSH. 13. What is Affinity law. 14. What is the relationship of head vs flow rate in the pump. GD Topic- Economic growth more important than ecological protection.

Internship at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO I'm excited to share that I completed a summer internship at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO in 2023. This experience offered me valuable insights into the field of gas turbines, with a particular focus on compressor design and testing. Key Takeaways and Experiences: 1.Compressor Design Testing: I learned about the intricacies of compressor design and the various methods used to test these critical components. This experience enhanced my understanding of how compressors are evaluated for performance and reliability. 2. Analyzing Compressor Maps: I gained hands-on experience in analyzing compressor maps, which plot the relationship between pressure ratio and mass flow rate for different rotational speeds. This analysis is crucial for understanding compressor performance characteristics, optimizing efficiency, and predicting the behavior of the compressor under different operating conditions. 3. Compressor Testing Facility Setup: I observed the setup and operation of compressor testing facilities. This included understanding the layout, instrumentation, and procedures necessary for accurate and reliable testing of compressor components. 4. Overview of Gas Turbines: The internship provided a comprehensive overview of gas turbines, including their design, operation, and applications. This broadened my knowledge of how these engines work and their significance in various industries. I'm grateful to the team at GTRE, DRDO, for their mentorship and support. This experience has not only deepened my technical knowledge but also solidified my interest in the field of gas turbines. Looking forward to applying these learnings in my final year and future career! #Internship #AerospaceEngineering #DRDO #GTRE #GasTurbines #CompressorDesign #Testing #Engineering

"Lessons Learned in Crisis Management” I wanted to share a valuable experience from my internship at Ibrahim Fibres Ltd. in a power generation plant. During my time there, team encountered an unexpected issue with the engine control air pressure and PRV auxiliary air pressure, which spiked to 11 bar (far beyond the recommended 7-8 bar range). Swift action was crucial, and team quickly turned on the standby engine to ensure the critical load was maintained. The engine automatically switched from HFO to diesel, but engineers knew that in extreme conditions, the engine could still trip. So, the team took proactive measures to prevent that from happening. Upon investigation, engineers found that the PRV valve was damaged due to the high pressure and replaced it promptly. Thankfully, the engine was up and running again, and avoided any major downtime. This experience taught me the importance of: - Quick thinking in high-pressure situations - Proactive measures to prevent further damage - Effective teamwork in resolving critical issues - Attention to detail in maintaining optimal pressure ranges I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from this experience and apply these lessons to future challenges in my career. #powergeneration #crisismanagement #teamwork #ProblemSolving #Engineering

I have recently completed my internship at Agritech Limited, where I gain invaluable insights into Urea Production Urea Synthesis Reactor: The heart of the process where ammonia and carbon dioxide combine to form urea. Stripper: Essential for separating the urea from the unreacted ammonia and carbon dioxide. Carbamate Condenser: heat exchanger generating low-pressure steam. Pumps: Both centrifugal and PD pumps, learning their operation and observing them in action. Prilling Tower : Urea prills are formed In Utilities Section : I have gain knowledge of Turbine, Boiler, Cooling tower, HRSG &GT. Ammonia Section: An overview of this Section through pfd

🚀 During my internship at Fauji Fertlizer Company Limited, I explored Modern Gas Turbine Excitation Systems & Generator Technology: In the dynamic field of power generation, mastering the details of our systems is crucial for ensuring both efficiency and reliability. Here’s a glimpse into some essential concepts: 🔹 Gas Turbine Excitation System: This system is essential for supplying the field current to the rotor winding of a generator, ensuring optimal performance and stability. 🔹 Rotating Magnetic Field & Induced EMF: When a rotating magnetic field intersects a conductor, it induces an electromotive force (EMF). This principle is fundamental to generator operation. 🔹 Key Functions: Regulates Terminal Voltage: Maintains consistent voltage levels within desired limits. Regulates Reactive Power: Manages reactive power to ensure system stability. Regulates Power Factor: Optimizes the power factor to improve efficiency. 🌟🔍⚡ #PowerGeneration #GasTurbines #Engineering #Innovation #ElectricalEngineering #GeneratorTechnology #SystemReliability

During my summer internship at Petrogas in the Heat Treatment Department, I gained important practical experience in the energy industry. The training focused on the thermal and mechanical applications used in gas processing and refining, which enhanced my understanding of how to design and operate highly efficient heat treatment systems. 🔹The most important thing I learned: Learn about heat treatment mechanisms and systems in factories. Mechanical engineering applications in the design and maintenance of processing equipment. Familiarity with standards and regulations for industrial process safety. We learned how to fill the cylinder, test it, and heat treat it to homogenize its atoms. We also learned how to do plasma cutting and welding methods. This experience was a great opportunity to enhance my technical and practical skills

This last week I completed my internship at PBF Energy's Martinez Refining Company LLC as their process safety intern! I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to gain real engineering experience working on real problems. The lessons I learned and the experiences I had will stick with me for the rest of my life. Pictured below is the final presentation I gave to the Refinery Leadership Team discussing the three projects I worked on, revalidating sizing of pressure relief valves, developing a Silicon tracking tool in coker naphtha hydrotreaters, and collecting process safety information.

IN DEPTH | Skills and courses: Routes into the ground engineering industry What academic and vocational pathways are currently available to those who want to pursue a career in ground engineering? GE reports. #skills #education #groundengineering #geotechnics #geosciences #academic #vocational #apprenticeships #degreeapprenticeships