Vidya Ranganath

Experience

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  Filtrex Technologies

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

  Executive Engineer

  Surface modification of Activated Carbon by impregnating with different noble & transition metal/metal oxides for more efficient removal of water and air contaminantsSynthesis of metal (Ag, Al, Mn and Fe) nano particles to nano cluster or sub cluster levels for higher activity Characterization of in-situ synthesised and supported nano particle for size, zeta potential and performanceCo relating the characteristics with the realistic performance data of carbon for the removal of air and water contaminants Catalytic Reduction of Arsenic, heavy metals (lead, Cadmium and Mercury), and VOCs in water by surface modified carbon Adsorptive removal of industrial air contaminants (SO2, H2S, and VOCs such as Dichloromethane, Toluene, Triethanolamine) by surface modified carbonCapacitive De-Ionization (CDI) Technique for the removal of Ca and Mg ions from water using surface modified AC electrodes Comparison of characteristics of nano particles synthesized by wet chemical and electrochemical methods Characterization of materials for BET area, pore volume and PSD Show less

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  Central Power Research Institute

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  Project Associate

  * Dechlorination of PCBs* Evaluation/Reconditioning/Reclamation/ handling of insulating oils, lubricating oils and other petroleum products* Carrying out diagnostic studies of transformers and its re-conditioning activities* Stabilization of mobile dechlorination plant for removal of persistent organic pollutants like PCBs* Co-ordination of overall static and mobile PCB de-chlorination plant activities like Implementation, operation and maintenance * Extraction and Analysis of transformer oil by GCMS* Procurement & Negotiation with the vendors/suppliers for chemicals, laboratory apparatus and equipment for mobile dechlorination system* Quoting for cleaning of transformer oil by mobile dechlorination plant at different utilities* Site preparation in-compliance with all standard operating procedures and special site conditions Show less

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  Quest Global

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2024

  • Project Lead

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Corrosion Engineer

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2024