James An

James An, P.E. is a recognized subject matter expert in heat exchanger design and optimization, with particular expertise in using HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.) software for thermal rating and sizing. He has extensive experience in applying HTRI’s advanced simulation tools to design shell-and-tube, air-cooled, and plate-type exchangers for a wide range of applications in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors.

Beyond heat transfer, James also brings licensed expertise in fire protection engineering, enabling him to evaluate and design firewater, sprinkler, and suppression systems in alignment with NFPA standards. This unique combination of process equipment design and fire protection knowledge allows him to provide holistic engineering support — ensuring plant safety while optimizing critical heat transfer equipment.

James technical proficiency also includes piping stress modeling using CAESAR II, covering thermal expansion, dynamic loads, surge, vibration, seismic, and slug force conditions. He has worked extensively on critical piping connected to pumps, compressors, turbines, exchangers, and flare systems, delivering optimized support solutions and flexibility analyses to maintain system integrity.