Matthew White
About Matthew White
Matthew White is a Mechanical Engineer with 17 years of experience at Hatch, specializing in furnace modeling, non-ferrous smelting, and gas handling. He utilizes advanced engineering tools such as Solid Edge, ANSYS CFX, and ANSYS Mechanical for equipment design and analysis.
Work at Hatch
Matthew White has been employed at Hatch as a Mechanical Engineer since 2007. He has accumulated 17 years of experience in this role, contributing to various projects within the company. His work primarily focuses on furnace modeling and analysis, including the design and maintenance of furnaces. Matthew's expertise extends to non-ferrous smelting and gas handling, where he applies his knowledge to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
Education and Expertise
Matthew White earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Queensland, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his specialized skills in furnace design, non-ferrous smelting, and gas handling. He is proficient in using advanced engineering software, including Solid Edge for machine design and conceptual equipment design.
Background
Matthew White specializes in furnace modeling and analysis, with a focus on non-ferrous smelting and gas handling. He has extensive experience in the commissioning and operations of pyrometallurgy plants. His technical skills include the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for equipment design and analysis, which are critical in optimizing furnace performance and ensuring operational reliability.
Technical Skills and Tools
Matthew White regularly employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in his work. He utilizes ANSYS CFX for CFD applications related to furnace combustion systems, heat transfer, and gas and fluid flow behavior. For FEA, he uses ANSYS Mechanical, focusing on thermal equipment modeling, stress analysis, and vibration analysis. Additionally, he has experience with Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) for feed chutes and solid-fueled burners.