Bio

Internationally recognized expert in thermal power systems with 50+ published papers on various topics in electric power generation with prime movers and related technologies (they are listed in the Publications section), 26 patents (14 granted) - see the Publications section for a list, and three technical books (they are covered in detail in the Publications section; the fourth and fifth books are on the way). Projects and technology experience includes CAES (110 MW McIntosh plant in Alabama), (cascaded) humid air turbine (CHAT, see US 5347806A, Nakhamkin), steam-cooled gas turbine (General Electric's H-System, Baglan Bay 109H Characterization Test), IGCC (Duke Edwardsport 207FB, designed the steam bottoming cycle), advanced gas-steam turbine combined cycle (HA Class), and syngas-fired gas turbines (steel mill BFG/COG applications). System design, optimization, operability, thermal and economic modeling as well as field experience. Expert in GateCycle and Thermoflow Suite (also HYSYS and ProMax as casual user), FORTAN, Visual Basic/Excel VBA (can program in C++ if needed), thermodynamics (second law and exergy), heat transfer, fluid mechanics. Mentored many young engineers. Managed multiple pre-FEED projects. Recent DOE-funded R&D study experience (carbon capture & sequestration, biomass + coal gasification for H2 production). Wrote successful grant applications that led to multi-million dollar FEED studies (in progress). Helped fixed multiple field issues in combined cycle power plants during the warranty period. Saved the company and customer hundreds of thousands of dollars. Proficient in English, German (Ich brauche ein bißchen Übung - seit 1981 habe Ich nicht viel gesprochen aber lesen und verstehen sind noch gut!), and Turkish (mother tongue). Open to relocation and travel.