Ketan Chhatbar
@ketanchhatbar
I design fire protection, HVAC, and utility systems for industrial and energy projects.
What I'm looking for
I've designed fire protection, HVAC, and utility systems for industrial facilities at Marvell Design & Projects, L&T Energy Greentech, Tata Consulting Engineers, Mott MacDonald, and Prachtvoll Engineers. My work spans downstream chemicals, ethanol, pharmaceutical intermediates, green hydrogen and ammonia, semiconductors, fertilizers, textiles, automotive, and renewable energy projects.
I take projects from FEED through detailed engineering, producing P&IDs, layouts, calculations, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents while coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Earlier, I developed mechanical locks, inspection gauges, analyser systems, and air handling units, including the first export product line for Lockwood Australia.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Apr 2026 - Present (4 months)
My role involves design, tendering, co-ordination of Fire protection and HVAC works primarily for High Hazard Chemical industries and other non-chemical industries.
- Fire Hydrant System
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Fire Pump Rooms
- High Velocity Water Spray (HVWS) systems
- Medium Velocity Water Spray (MVWS) systems
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Total Room Flooding / Gas Suppression / Clean Agen
Design review of Fire protection, HVAC and water treatment systems.
Equipment Specifications and tender preparation; Vendor offers evaluation.
Packaged Systems - Water & Effluent Treatment, Cooling Towers, Water transfer pumps.
Co-ordination and interface of mechanical systems with plant automation and other MEP services.
As a Fire Protection System Designer, I specialize in designing comprehensive fire protection systems for industrial buildings. My experience is with compliance of IS codes, NFPA standards and FM guidelines, while delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that prioritize safety and efficiency.
- Designed and engineered fire protection systems including hydrant networks, automatic sprinklers, fire pump rooms, and foam-based systems.
- Delivered specialised systems such as HVWS for transformers, MVWS for tank farms, total flooding (gas/clean agent) systems, HVLR monitors, and foam chambers.
- Ensured compliance with IS, NBC, OISD, NFPA, and FM standards.
- Led fire protection and foam
• Design of Fire Protection Systems viz. Fire Hydrant System, Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm and Detection System, Fire Pump Room, Fire Evacuation Plans, HVWS for transformers, Fire Extinguishers, etc. as per IS/NFPA.
• Design of Water and Wastewater Treatment systems – Water Mass Balance, Filter, Soft, RO, EDI Water Generation, Effluent Water Treatment, Sewage Water Treatment and ZLD (Zero Liq
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 6 months)
• Preparation of specifications and selection of the utility equipment - Boilers, Chillers, Compressors, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Pressurization systems and System components – Pipes, Fittings, Valves, Filters, Flowmeters and others.
• Preparation of P&ID, Hook-up, Flow diagrams. Layouts, machine connections, Isometric drawings for utilities such as Chilled water, Cooling water, Compressed air, Stea
• Preparing P&ID, Hook-up diagrams, Electrical wiring diagrams (SLD), Bill of Materials (BOM), General arrangement (GA) drawings, Fabrication drawings, Integration drawings and As built drawings.
• Products worked with include Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS), Steam & Water Analysis System (SWAS), Gas Analyser Shelters, Portacabins, Panels, Primary and Secondary Sample Handling System
• Design of gauges for sheet metal and machined components for quality check.
• Design improvements and modifications, Kaizen of production parts.
• Preparing Bill Of Materials (BOM), Costing, 3D Model, Packaging design, Feasibility study.
• Planning and execution of samples, pilot lot of new development products.
Industrial Training of 1 week at Mahindra Yuvraj-215 tractor assembly line.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Suvidya Institute of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma, HVAC Design
2019 - 2019
Grade: A Grade - Gold Medal
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in HVAC Design with A Grade and Gold Medal.
Suvidya Institute of Technology
P.G.Diploma, HVAC Design
2019 - 2019
Government Engineering College, Rajkot
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
2012 - 2016
I have complete Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7.81 CGPA.
Shree P. V. Modi High School
High School, Higher Secondary
2010 - 2012
I have studied Higher Secondary or +2.
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