B.S. in Chemical Engineering
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A blog-style list of the various projects I have worked on during my professional career, and during my education.
AN ANALYSIS OF GRAINGER’S THE ‘GUM-SUCKERS’ MARCH – IN-DEPTH MUSIC ANALYSIS
Analyzing One of My Favorite Pieces
In this project, I had to analyze a piece of music in detail both harmonically and structurally. This was one of my favorite pieces from my all-time favorite composer, so I had to take this opportunity while I could! This technical paper shows my ability to analyze and synthesize something in a sophisticated manner.
Includes: Analysis Paper with links to music and sheet music.
FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE SUNGLASSES COLUMN HEAT LOSS – SENIOR LAB WORKSHOP
Statistical Analysis
I was tasked with determining the source of a Sunglasses, Inc. distillation column's heat loss. This involved statistical analysis on provided data. I had to present my findings in a presentation video targeted to the client, Sunglasses, Inc.
Includes: Presentation video, and PDF slide deck for easier viewing.
MUZZY REND VISITE AUX CAJUNS! – FRENCH EDUCATIONAL VIDEO
Louisianian Culture Showcase
In this project, my partner and I were to make an educational video appropriate to show young French students in France. We were asked to show many aspects of Louisianan culture. We chose the existing language education character, Muzzy. My partner was responsible for the script and some voice acting, while I was responsible for video editing and the majority of the voice acting.
Includes: Video. Closed Captioning provided in English and French.
CASINO AIR PURIFICATION – SENIOR LAB REPORT
Carbon Bed Adsorption
My team of three was tasked with studying CO2 Adsorption in order to determine the optimal operating temperature and activated carbon source for removing carbon dioxide from casino air. Both the experiment and the report were group efforts. These findings were presented to fellow chemical engineering students and professors.
Includes: Report.
THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRADE – TRANSLATING A SCHOLARLY ARTICLE TO A NEW MEDIUM
Next-Generation Organic Solvent Nanofiltration
In this project, I had to translate a scholarly article from a peer-reviewed journal into a different medium appropriate to a specific audience. I chose to translate a chemical engineering research paper into a trade magazine targeting chemical engineers in industry.
Includes: Article Translation and Associated Analysis Paper.
PRESENTING HEAT EXCHANGERS – JUNIOR LAB PRESENTATION
Experimental Global HTC
Global heat transfer coefficients for a network of heat exchangers were determined experimentally. These findings were presented to fellow chemical engineering students and professors.
Includes: Presentation video, and PDF slide deck for easier viewing.
A NEW TYPE OF ARTIFICIAL ORGAN – FLIPPED CLASSROOM LECTURE
Organ-on-a-Chip
My group of three was asked to prepare a presentation with lecture materials to use in a flipped lecture on an emerging biochemical technology. Our Organ-on-a-Chip presentation required we tailor our presentation to our audience as well as coordination and leadership within our group. The presentation was a group effort, while the lecture materials presented here were made solely by me. Our audience was both undergraduate and graduate level engineering students and our professor.
Includes: Lecture Materials.
MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS – REFINERY FLARE SYSTEM RETROFIT
Amine Gas Treatment
In order to lower the hydrogen sulfide content of an existing refinery's flare gas, its flare system was retrofitted with an amine scrubbing column. My employer tasked me with equipment sizing, creating report documents for the client, and creating process drawings for the project.
Includes: Design Basis excerpts, PFDs, and P&IDs.