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Aleksey Baldygin
baldygin@ualberta.ca
PostDoc
Specialist with honors (equivalent to B.Eng, MSc.), MSTU n.a. N.E. Bauman, Moscow, Russia (2004-2010)
Ph.D. in Mechanical Eningineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (2011-2015)
RGL Group
Research Interests: porous media, EOR, process control, surface science
Mechanical Engineer (E.I.T.) specializing in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE). Applies strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and strength of material to analyze physical processes, and provides engineering support to experimental setups. Developed numerous experimental-setups for pilot projects. Proven ability to lead and finish the projects by acquiring updated technologies of available commercial CAD/CAE packages with understanding of built-in CFD packages. Devised core flooding experiments to analyze the effect of emulsion flooding for enhanced oil recovery, and designed the experimental set-up for pilot project of proof-of-concept of bioconversion of coal. Designed experimental set-ups and hydraulic units to qualify choke valve products as per API 6A, 17D, 17D Annex L (Hyperbaric testing guildelines), 17 TR8 standards.
A photograph of experimental setup used for core flooding experiments with 2D core holder
Cumulative recovery curves for Water-alternative-emulsion (WAE) flooding and comparison with waterflooding, emulsion flooding and waterflooding followed by emulsion flooding
A graphical user interface to perform automation for the core flooding system