Ehsan Mostafavi
Ottawa,ON
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Engineer
CanmetENERGY, Ottawa, NRCan
Ottawa
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared technical proposals and annual technical reports.
- Led process simulation, scaleup, and LCA/TEA working group in Zero-Emission Technologies (ZET).
- Using system boundary and block flow diagrams, I performed a life cycle analysis of Metal Fuels for trigeneration and CO2 mineralization for technology benchmarking.
- Led and performed accelerated ex-situ mineralization for CO2 utilization/fixation using industrial solid waste.
Science & Technology Advisor
Office of Energy Research & Development (OERD), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in technology review & ranking of emerging CCU for funding contribution agreements.
- Performed technical proposal reviews on energy, water, waste, and air emissions and costs.
- Practiced planning & scoping of programs in ESG, life cycle thinking, product sustainability, & climate change.
- Gained knowledge in energy transitions topics, alternative fuels/powertrains, hydrogen & green chemistry.
Research Engineer
CanmetENERGY, Varennes, Montreal, NRCan
Varennes, Montreal
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted TEA/LCA of CO2 utilization via conversion to fuels & intermediate chemicals: MeOH & DME.
- Simulated carbon utilization via biological electrosynthesis (BES) of water & carbon dioxide for producing acetic acid, methanol, & higher alcohols via a Collaborative Project between NRCan, NRC & University of Michigan.
- Led TEA of solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture with KPIs for benchmarking.
Sessional Lecturer
University of Ottawa
Ottawa
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught Air Pollution Control Processes: A Design Approach for sizing process equipment.
Visiting Research Scholar
CanmetENERGY, Ottawa, NRCan
Ottawa
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared drawings PFD and P&ID drawings, lists, and process engineering documentation.
- Applied the principles of mass and heat transfer to design gas separation plants.
- Led preparation of Process Engineering Documentation: Simulation, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), and equipment List for an industrial-scale solid looping unit: Chemical Looping Combustion (CLC).
- Conducted economic assessment and cost-benefit analysis of CLC.
Research Assistant
University of Calgary, Environment and Energy Research Group (EERG)
Calgary
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Led the preparation of technical papers (published 25 technical papers); conducted the economic assessment of hydrogen production from steam reforming of bio-ethanol for a plant in Italy.
- Carried out conceptual process design, Scale-Up and Process Simulation of Biodiesel Production from Woody Biomass Using Aspen HYSYS for a startup firm in Alberta.
- Simulated and designed industrial gas separation and purification systems, e.g., a 1000 MWn Integrated Gasification Combined Cycles (IGCC) with CO2 Capture as part of the Carbon Management Canada project feasibility and conceptual study; evaluated CAPEX and OPEX using Aspen Process Economic Analyzer.
- Compared to conventional methods, enhanced hydrogen production purity from 70% to 85%.
- Taught fundamental courses such as Separation, Reaction Kinetics and Thermodynamics.
Process Engineering Consultant and Technical Advisor
CanmetENERGY, Varennes, Montreal, NRCan
Varennes, Montreal
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided technical assistance/consultation as a consultant in technology review and ranking of emerging Gas Separation and Purification, i.e. Gas Sweetening and CO2 capture processes.
- Conducted Aspen HYSYS process simulation and PFD validation for A High-level Techno-Economic Assessment of Advanced Amines in Post-Combustion CO2 removal.
Process Engineer
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Esfahan Oil Refining Company (EORC)
Esfahan
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Aided in a 500,000 bbl/day refinery operation, including industrial gas separation and purification systems (Amine Contactors & Sour water, LPG), Isomax and Catalytic Reforming Units Utility & Sulfur Recovery Plants.
- Led screening of the RFQs, analyzed and reviewed specifications, completed feasibility studies, and determined the scope of supply, cost and time estimates (30 RFQs to 5 projects).
- Provided support in job implementation by attending planning meetings and design reviews (5 R&D Projects).
- Simulated the Industrial Gas Processing (Separation and Purification) System of Sour Gas Amine Contactor using Aspen HYSYS and Steam Network of The Refinery using Aspen Utilities Planner.
- Supported projects in Energy and Process workgroups, which resulted in process optimizations such as:
- Utilized Petro-SIM to create plant material balances and developed process monitoring and reporting tools for catalytic units: Hydrogen Reformer, Hydrotreater, Hydrocracker, and Catalytic Reformer/Platformer.
- Carried out a retrofit study for the Visbreaker exchanger as a crude pre-heater (in service for the second mode of unit operation) using Pro II process simulation software and Hextran.
- Taught Flarenet (Aspen Flare Analyzer) and Aspen Economic Analyzer courses in workshops held by Mehras Co. for Sazeh Co. and EIED Co. engineers.
Process Engineer
Sectar Consulting Engineers
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Involved in front-end engineering design (FEED), basic and detailed engineering and EPC of projects, including:
- Three Natural Gas Compressor Stations and the compression facilities, Gurreh Crude Oil Strategic Concrete tanks, Chabahar Gasoline and Gasoil Tank farm, IGAT VI (Iranian Gas Trunkline) 56" Natural Gas Pipeline Oil Product 10" Pipeline from Tange Fani to Darreh Shahr, and Nargesi and Qaleh-Nar Gas Gathering, Compression and Injection
- Developed and supervised sizing and costing spreadsheets and tools for gas separation applications.
- Prepared deliverables such as BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, H&M balance, line sizing, tie-ins, process descriptions, design specifications, datasheets, drawings and sizing major process equipment.
- Designed Industrial Gas Separation and Purification Systems; A Sour Water Stripper Using ChemCAD Process Simulator Software, Knock-out drums, vents & flare stacks for flare networks using Aspen Flare System Analyzer.
Summer Internship
Arak Petrochemical Co.
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Received Training in 3-month internships at Arak Petrochemical Co.
- (Acid Acetic/Ethylene Oxide, Ethoxylate Units); Reviewed & simplified PFDs, P&IDs and plant operation manuals.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering (Energy & Environment)
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB, Canada01-2016
M.Sc. - Chemical Engineering (Process Simulation)
Sharif University of Technology
Tehran, Iran01-2007
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
University of Esfahan
Esfahan, Iran01-2004
Skills
Eighteen years of experience in process engineering of chemical systems design in the Oil and Gas industry, academia, and institutional research
Expert in Process Simulation and OPEX/CAPEX estimation for Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)
Specialized in gas-solid adsorption, GHG mitigation, and post-combustion/pre-combustion CO2 capture
Certified GHG Accountant: ISO 14064 by UofT and HAZOP Analyst by The Institute of Hazard Prevention
Certified by GTI (Gas Technology Institute) Energy in of Hydrogen Fundamentals
Certified user of Aspen Adsorption and Aspen Simulation Workbook (MS Excel add-on) by AspenTech
Skilled in preparing heat and mass balances, PFDs and P&IDs, and process design specifications/datasheets
Advanced knowledge of Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD, and Aspen One process software, including Energy Analyzer, Exchanger Design and Rating, Process Economic Analyzer, Utility Planner, and HTRI
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Specialized in Programming & Software Development
Familiar with API, GPSA, NFPA, NACE, and ASME codes and standards
Calm, disciplined and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills with a team-oriented attitude
Result-oriented with a high degree of precision and attention to detail
Demonstrated time management and proven organizational skills to prioritize and schedule
Proved problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills
Licensed with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Languages
English
Full Professional
HONORS AND AWARDS
EETS Sectorial Merit Awards (Scoping, Budgeting, and Implementation CCU/S Program) 2023, Awarded Graduate Excellence Scholarship. 2014, Awarded a travel grant for a 1-month international exchange program to the UK (University of Leeds) from Carbon Management Canada. 2013, Ranked 28th in Chemical Engineering M.Sc. general and 3rd in Chemical Engineering-Biotechnology entrance exams and among more than 1000 and 3500 applicants, respectively. 2004, Top student of B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering of Isfahan University (1st among 30). 2003
Timeline
Research Engineer
CanmetENERGY, Ottawa, NRCan
01.2023 - Current
Science & Technology Advisor
Office of Energy Research & Development (OERD), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sessional Lecturer
University of Ottawa
01.2019 - 01.2020
Research Engineer
CanmetENERGY, Varennes, Montreal, NRCan
01.2018 - 01.2021
Visiting Research Scholar
CanmetENERGY, Ottawa, NRCan
01.2017 - 01.2018
Process Engineering Consultant and Technical Advisor
CanmetENERGY, Varennes, Montreal, NRCan
01.2016 - 01.2017
Research Assistant
University of Calgary, Environment and Energy Research Group (EERG)
01.2011 - 01.2018
Process Engineer
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Esfahan Oil Refining Company (EORC)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Process Engineer
Sectar Consulting Engineers
01.2004 - 01.2008
Summer Internship
Arak Petrochemical Co.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering (Energy & Environment)
University of Calgary
M.Sc. - Chemical Engineering (Process Simulation)
Sharif University of Technology
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
University of Esfahan