Cooling water maldistribution in large process complexes: Understanding the problem and its operational impact

Vikram Mohite is a chemical engineering consultant with experience in refinery and process plant operations, technical services and performance troubleshooting. He has supported operating teams in identifying root causes of recurring process issues, improving plant stability and optimizing production performance. He earned a Bch degree in chemical engineering and a postgraduate degree in petrochemical engineering. Prior to establishing his independent consulting practice, he worked in refining, petrochemicals and related process industries, focused on operational diagnostics, utility optimization and structured problem-solving methodologies for large processing complexes.