Bahadir Gokcal
About Bahadir Gokcal
Bahadir Gokcal is a Flow Assurance Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in the field, specializing in heavy oil and multiphase flow in pipelines.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Since 2019, Bahadir Gokcal has been serving as a Flow Assurance Engineer at ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of petroleum engineering and flow assurance to support the company's operations. His responsibilities include utilizing advanced simulation software to ensure the integrity and efficiency of pipeline systems.
Previous Experience at ConocoPhillips
Bahadir Gokcal has a comprehensive background at ConocoPhillips, where he worked from 2012 to 2019. He started as a Senior Flow Assurance Engineer, holding the position for five years. Subsequently, he was promoted to Staff Flow Assurance Engineer, a role he maintained for two years. During his tenure, he focused on ensuring the reliability of pipeline operations by employing advanced simulation tools and methodologies.
Early Career in Flow Assurance
Bahadir Gokcal began his career in flow assurance at Technip, where he worked from 2008 to 2011. He then moved to INTECSEA, serving as a Flow Assurance Engineer for five months in 2011-2012. These early roles allowed him to build a solid foundation in flow assurance principles and practices, contributing to his later successes at ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil.
Academic Background and Research
Bahadir Gokcal holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa, earned between 2006 and 2008. He also completed an MS in Petroleum Engineering from the same institution from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he has a Minor Degree in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University, achieved from 2000 to 2003, and a BS in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from the same university, completed in 2003. His research primarily focuses on heavy oil and multiphase flow in pipelines, and during his studies, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Tulsa University Fluid Flow Projects (TUFFP).
Technical Skills and Expertise
Bahadir Gokcal is proficient in a variety of simulation software tools essential for flow assurance projects, including OLGA, LedaFlow, ANSYS CFX/FLUENT, PIPESIM, and PVTsim. His expertise extends to modeling complex behaviors in pipeline systems and conducting simulations related to heavy oil and multiphase flow. Additionally, he uses Mathematica for performing complex calculations and simulations, further enhancing his capability to solve intricate engineering challenges.