Manivannan Durai
About Manivannan Durai
Manivannan Durai is a Lead Engineer at QuEST Global in Yokohama, Japan, with extensive experience in power plant engineering and simulation tools.
Company
Manivannan Durai currently works at QuEST Global in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, where he holds the position of Lead Engineer. QuEST Global is known for its engineering services across various sectors, providing comprehensive solutions to its clients.
Title
Manivannan Durai is the Lead Engineer at QuEST Global, a role that involves oversight of engineering projects, ensuring technical quality, and strategic implementation.
Education and Expertise
Manivannan Durai earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Instrumentation from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, studying from 2006 to 2010. He later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Power Plant Engineering at JSW Energy Centre of Excellence, focusing on the operation, maintenance, and commissioning of thermal power plants, for the year 2010-2011. His technical expertise is complemented by hands-on experience with simulation tools such as Modelica, MATLAB, and PSS/E.
Background
Before his current role, Manivannan Durai worked as a Senior Engineer at Emerson Automation Solutions in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as a Commissioning Engineer at R.K.M. Powergen Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from 2012 to 2015. These roles provided him with diverse experience in engineering and project management in the power generation sector.
Simulations and Projects
Manivannan Durai has significantly contributed to simulation projects. He implemented MW response simulation case studies for the 2X1064MW Jimah East Power project in Malaysia, and executed MW response tests at the site for both units. He also worked on House Load Operation and Load Rejection Operation simulations for projects such as the Tanjung Jati B Re-Expansion Project in Indonesia and the Cirebon Expansion Coal Fired IPP Project. His contributions included modifying PSS/E governor simulation models and developing new industry standards.