Nihir Patel, P.E.
About Nihir Patel, P.E.
Nihir Patel, P.E. is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Engineer with over a decade of experience at Piping Technology & Products, Inc. in Houston, TX, and a background in mechanical design from ZAHROOF VALVES INC.
Work at Piping Technology and Products
Nihir Patel has been employed at Piping Technology & Products, Inc. as a Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer since 2013. In this role, he has contributed to various engineering projects in Houston, TX. His responsibilities include preparing procedures for load testing on piping supports to ensure compliance with design and delivery requirements. He has also developed a test rig for PIR insulation testing on cryogenic piping applications, collaborating with the Bechtel/Shell Piping Team.
Previous Experience at ZAHROOF VALVES INC.
Before joining Piping Technology & Products, Nihir Patel worked at ZAHROOF VALVES INC. as a Mechanical Designer from 2012 to 2013. During his one-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in mechanical design, which laid the foundation for his subsequent work in project engineering.
Education and Expertise
Nihir Patel holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Nirma University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in mechanical engineering and project management.
Technical Skills and Projects
Nihir Patel has demonstrated proficiency in various technical skills relevant to mechanical engineering. He has designed customized pipe supports, including sliding pipe shoes and adjustable pipe supports. He has also conducted FEA stress analysis using ANSYS Workbench Mechanical 18.0, optimizing designs through static structure analysis, thermal analysis, and buckling analysis. Additionally, he has generated parametric 3D models of standard catalog products, improving design process efficiency.