Internship at Isotherm, Inc.

Abstract

This record of study involves the intern’s experience at Isotherm, Inc. in fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Engineering program at Texas A & M University. A profile of Isotherm and its capabilities were presented. The intern was involved in the design, fabrication and installation of a novel shell and tube type chiller (evaporator) called the SX chiller. This new chiller was put into operation on a test stand in Norway and a fishing trawler in Ecuador.

The European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certification was discussed in detail and the in-depth involvement of the intern in the equipment certification process which included intense level of correspondence with the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) officials and the resolution of various serious issues thereof. The intern was successful in certifying Isotherm as an approved manufacturer according to the standards of DNV.

In addition to the SX chiller design, PED and DNV certifications to fulfill the requirements of technical skills development, the intern also gained managerial skills development at Isotherm, Inc. The experiences of Engineering Manager and the Sales & Applications Manager were discussed too. Based on the intern’s experience during this tenure he was able to provide recommendations on Isotherm’s future business direction.