As part of a client-facing environmental compliance project with the company I interned with, I collaborated with senior engineers to validate engine emissions calculations and standardize data presentation for regulatory reporting. The objective was to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency in quantifying emissions from two combustion engines (2500 kW and 1250 kW).
I led the technical workflow through a six-step process:
Data Collection: Gathered detailed engine performance and emissions data from manufacturer specification sheets.
Initial Calculations: Conducted energy and mass balance analyses to estimate NOₓ emissions and verify preliminary results.
Data Validation: Cross-checked input data and calculated outputs against reference materials and process parameters, ensuring consistent units and methodologies.
Spreadsheet Formatting: Reformatted emissions data to align with internal reporting standards for regulatory compliance.
Pollutant Expansion: Expanded the emissions scope to include CO, PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, SO₂, and VOCs using EPA AP-42 emission factors and manufacturer data.
Technical Communication: Documented all assumptions, formulas, and data sources for clarity and reproducibility, preparing the final deliverable for client review and integration into the proposal package.
The finalized emissions validation report improved data consistency and regulatory alignment across the client’s documentation package. This project strengthened my skills in energy and mass balance analysis, environmental compliance reporting, data standardization, and professional technical communication within a chemical engineering context.