Keyur Somani
Non-Metallic Specialist
Dr. Keyur Somani is a polymeric material expert specializing in the application of elastomers, thermoplastics and composites within the Oil and Gas sector.
Experience
Dr. Somani's expertise includes evaluation of long term performance of non-metallic materials under hostile environments at high temperatures and pressures including exposure to sour gases. He is competent in safely handling toxic and potentially dangerous fluids at high temperature and pressure (HT/HP) conditions.
Career Highlights
Dr. Somani’s career highlights have included developing expertise in:
- Accelerated ageing of elastomers and thermoplastics in sour (H2S) and non-sour gases and various production fluids at high pressure and temperature.
- Rapid gas decompression under sour gas and non-sour gas conditions.
- ISO 23936-1, 2, NORSOK M710 and API standards for Oil & Gas testing.
- F1.13.5.3 and F1.11 fixture based test protocols.
- Development of custom tests based on client’s requirements.
- Business development and management of projects.
Qualifications and Credentials
Qualifications
- PhD, Chemistry, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
- Master of Science, Industrial Polymer Chemistry, Sardar Patel University
- FIMMM (Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)
