AKDA Industries offers process engineering and project management services in chemical, petrochemical and engineering industries.
Areas of Expertise
Process Engineering
Design, analysis and optimization of industrial processes for chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Project Engineering
Management and coordination of complex projects, from design to commissioning.
Industry Sectors
Chemical, petrochemical, engineering and other industrial sectors.
Completed Missions
Experience gained with prestigious clients in the industrial sector.
September 2024 β July 2025 | Process Engineer β STELLAR Project β SYENSQO
π France
50,000 t/year electrolyte production plant for electric vehicle batteries (Concept & Preliminary Design Phases).
β’ Project: STELLAR β 50,000 t/year electrolyte production plant for electric vehicle batteries (Concept & Preliminary Design Phases)
β’ Creation, update, and review of project block and process flow diagrams (BFDs & PFDs) throughout the project lifecycle, including revision management.
β’ Process studies, including sizing and hydraulic calculations for pumps, heat exchangers, and storage tanks.
β’ Preparation of technical specifications and vendor inquiries for specific process equipment.
β’ Collaboration with R&D teams to scale up laboratory studies to industrial process applications.
β’ Design and preparation of analyzer layout plans for the industrial plant.
β’ Management of project waste and effluent treatment strategy, including partner identification and solution assessment.
β’ Standard Utility Consumption (CUS) calculations and development of global heat and mass balances using MoonViews.
β’ Participation in Yellow Reviews and assurance of process documentation compliance across disciplines.
March 2023 β August 2024 | Process Engineer β SOLAR PRODUCT Project β SOLVAY
π France
10,000 t/year fluorinated compound production plant. P&ID management, process studies and participation in HAZOP studies with dynamic simulation.
β’ Project: SOLAR PRODUCT β 10,000 t/year fluorinated compound production plant
β’ Creation, markup, and update of P&IDs, including revision tracking and Yellow Reviews.
β’ Preparation of maintenance access and isolation plans.
β’ Process studies including sizing calculations for pumps, pipelines, and heat exchangers, and equipment datasheets.
β’ Participation in HAZOP studies and complementary process analyses through dynamic simulations using HYSYS.
β’ Drafting of detailed process descriptions and operating notes.
August 2022 β June 2023 | Project Manager β COPERNICUS Project β BOCCARD
π Poland (PoznaΕ)
Capacity increase of Beiersdorf's Nivea production site. Complete project management including supplier consultations, construction follow-up and FAT.
β’ Project: COPERNICUS β Capacity increase of Beiersdorf's Nivea production site in PoznaΕ, Poland
β’ Supplier consultations and clarifications (equipment and services).
β’ Markup and update of project P&IDs.
β’ Internal and client 3D model reviews.
β’ Organization and supervision of skid construction activities according to schedule and client specifications.
β’ Resolution of material delivery issues.
β’ Organization and execution of FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests).
April 2021 β June 2022 | Process Engineer β POTENT UPP30 Project β SEQENS
π France
Production capacity increase of Estetrol (1.4 to 10 t/year). Complete management of studies, consultations and modification works.
β’ Project: POTENT UPP30 β Phases 2B & 3: Production capacity increase of Estetrol from 1.4 to 10 t/year
β’ Heat needs assessment for hot and cold utilities based on production Gantt schedule.
β’ Comparative CAPEX/OPEX studies and determination plan for future utility needs.
β’ Equipment calculation notes and technical data sheets (heat exchangers, pumps, PSVs).
β’ Preparation of technical specifications and supplier/service consultations, including HVAC package tender documentation.
β’ Functional analysis and safety matrix development.
β’ Markup and update of dismantling and project P&IDs.
β’ Participation in safety studies and reviews (HAZID, HAZOP).
β’ 3D model reviews considering operational and environmental constraints.
β’ Support to contractors during preparation and reactor modifications.
β’ Coordination of project activities and compliance with plant and project schedule.
β’ Supervision of junior process engineer.
January 2018 β July 2021 | Process Engineer β Multiple Projects β SOFRESID / SOFSID
π France (Lyon)
Several process engineering projects for different clients (ENERGO, GRTgaz, DAVEY BICKFORD, TOTAL, ARKEMA). Expertise in simulation, safety studies and project management.
β’ SOFSID / SOFRESID β Lyon:
β’ Cost estimation and participation in the preparation of commercial and process offers for tenders.
β’ Update and debugging of process equipment and instrumentation calculation sheets.
β’ ENERGO β "Process Book Blanc" Project: Methane production in plasma reactors using electrolytic hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
β’ Creation and update of PFDs, heat and mass balances.
β’ Redaction of equipment data sheets and vendor consultations for membrane separation package and heat exchangers (kettle, air condenser).
β’ GRTgaz β TENORE Project: Energy recovery from natural gas expansion for electricity generation.
β’ Static and dynamic process simulation using HYSYS for the entire process.
β’ Update of PFDs, P&IDs, and UIDs.
β’ Verification of calculation notes and datasheets (valves, PSVs, pumps, pipelines) according to GRT standards.
β’ Supplier clarifications (heat exchangers, pumps, package units).
β’ Participation in HAZOP studies and follow-up of action plans.
β’ Redaction of operation, start-up, and shutdown notes.
β’ Coordination with specialists from other disciplines.
β’ DAVEY BICKFORD β Feasibility Study for MNR, TNR, and DNBF Production Workshop Upgrade:
β’ Site survey to see, check and understand the workshop.
β’ Technical clarification meetings with the client.
β’ Preparation and update of PFDs and mass balances.
β’ Drafting of process reports and descriptive notes.
β’ TOTAL β Medium pressure steam production Unit (15 t/h):
β’ Creation and update of PFDs and P&IDs (new and existing).
β’ Utilities, heat and mass balances.
β’ Process simulations using PRO II.
β’ Calculation notes and datasheets for equipment (pumps, lines, heat exchangers, degasser, valves, safety relief valves) according to TOTAL standards.
β’ Participation in P&ID and 3D model reviews.
β’ HAZOP participation and complementary studies.
β’ Preparation of alarm and safety matrix.
β’ ARKEMA β ETOILE Project (Jarrie): Installation of two pressurized HCl production units.
β’ Utilities, waste, heat and mass balances.
β’ Creation and update of PFDs and P&IDs.
β’ Process simulation using ASPEN PLUS.
β’ Equipment calculation notes and datasheets (pumps, vessels) according to ARKEMA standards.
β’ Process description redaction.
β’ Suppliers offer reviews and technical clarifications.
β’ HAZOP participation and complementary process studies.
July 2015 β December 2017 | Industrial Production Consultant β INTERFORA (Technical Optimization)
π France
Training and optimization of industrial processes for several major groups (CECA, SANOFI, BASF, ADISSEO, HERAKLES). Standardization and reliability improvement of processes.
β’ Unit operators training on industrial production unit start-up and operation.
β’ Preparation of intervention and safety procedures.
β’ Process standardization and reliability improvement.
β’ Use of process diagrams (TI/P&ID) for troubleshooting and performance optimization.
β’ Clients: CECA, SANOFI, BASF, ADISSEO, HERAKLES.
June 2014 β December 2014 | Project & Process Engineer β LGC/CIRIMAT/CNRS, Toulouse
π Toulouse, France
Development of a reactive separation process. Preparation of equipment specifications and technical requirements, planning and execution of pilot-scale experiments.
β’ Development of a reactive separation process.
β’ Preparation of equipment specifications and technical requirements.
β’ Project planning and testing of metallic foams.
β’ Execution of pilot-scale experiments and qualification tests.
April 2013 β September 2013 | Planning & Lean Engineer β GrDF (Gaz RΓ©seau Distribution France)
π France
Improvement of scheduling process for gas distribution network operations. Implementation of a Six Sigma DMAIC approach.
β’ Improvement of scheduling process for gas distribution network operations.
β’ Implementation of a Six Sigma DMAIC approach.
β’ Identification of inefficiencies and implementation of corrective actions.
February 2012 β July 2012 | Process Engineer β Catalytic Process Engineering Laboratory, CNRS/CPE
π France
Characterization of a three-phase catalytic reactor (gas/liquid/solid) of RobinsonβMahoney type for industrial scale-up.
β’ Characterization of a three-phase catalytic reactor (gas/liquid/solid) of RobinsonβMahoney type for industrial scale-up.
β’ Bibliographic studies.
β’ Experimental measurements and modeling of interphase mass transfer coefficients.
January 2011 β September 2011 | Process Engineer β NESTLΓ
π Ivory Coast
Heat and mass balance. Preparation of technical specifications for a new gas burner on the boiler. Process simulations using HYSYS and gas line sizing/datasheets.
β’ Heat and mass balance.
β’ Preparation of technical specifications for a new gas burner on the boiler.
β’ Process simulations using HYSYS and gas line sizing/datasheets.
October 2008 β April 2010 | Process Improvement Engineer β GESTOCI
π Ivory Coast
Optimization project for bitumen unit energy consumption. Heat and mass balances and implementation of improvement procedures.
β’ Optimization project for bitumen unit energy consumption.
β’ Heat and mass balances of bitumen unit products and installation.
β’ Monitoring of product reception, storage, and shipment.
β’ Development of procedures for improved bitumen handling and delivery.
β’ Update of P&IDs.
β’ Supplier consultations and supervision of installation works.