Validate skin temperature in refractory-lined pipes using manual calculation vs. FEA analysis

Mrinmoy Ghosh Choudhury is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in process plant engineering, specializing in piping and plant engineering from initial concept to final commissioning. His expertise encompasses various crucial aspects, including concept layout, stress and support, and materials. Choudhury has a proven track record in resolving complex issues during plant startups, addressing problems such as vibration, rotary equipment alignment and piping/equipment system failures. He has also significantly contributed to leading engineering journals with numerous published articles. Throughout his career, Choudhury has contributed his expertise to prominent companies like Reliance Engineering, Toyo Engineering India, Chemtex Engineering India, Engineers India Ltd., and DCPL. He is currently working in KBR Gurgaon & Air Product India as an advisor.

Venkatrao Nelluri serves as a Senior Piping Stress Design Engineer at Black Cat Consulting & Engineering Services W.L.L. With a robust 16 yr of industry experience, he specializes in designing and engineering piping systems and pipe supports across a spectrum of industries, including refining, fertilizer, metals and mining, power, petrochemical sectors and desalination plants. Before joining Black Cat Consulting & Engineering Services, his previous affiliations include roles at KBR, Fluor Corp. and M.N. Dastur. Nelluri has also been published in several professional publications in his field.