PROFILE:
A widely
experienced Process Engineer in refining, chemical
manufacture and equipment design in the UK and Europe.
Specialist skills in adsorption technology and computing. Able to work on own initiative and
as part of a team.
First-class analytical, design and problem solving skills.
A working knowledge of several European languages.
SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS include:
Ability to apply chemical engineering techniques to a range
of design applications, ranging from distillation equipment to adsorption
processes. Developed the Kaldair
Vapour Recovery (KVR) process which led to a new £10 million business.
Successfully designed and commissioned over a dozen KVR
units, several Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) hydrogen purification units and
a PSA normal paraffin unit.
Ability to analyse and solve design problems, both
conceptual and remedial, in one case saving company more than US $1,000,000 in
potential damages claim.
Used computing skills to develop complex logic control of
hydrogen PSA units, remote monitoring of KVR units, design programs and BP
intranet web-site.
Successfully persuaded client to accept a two-stage solution
to a processing problem, which could otherwise have led to his plant closure.
A record of achieving tasks on time throughout career, for
example producing over 100 logic diagrams for process control within 3 weeks.
EXPERIENCE:
PROCESS ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT (2000-Present)
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Provided process design
(including control software) and commissioned Hydrogen PSA units worldwide.
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Provided technical assistance and
maintenance for European clients operating Kaldair Vapour Recovery units.
BP / BP AMOCO, London
(1986-2000)
1998-2000: Refining Technology
Specialist - BP Amoco Oil, Sunbury-on -Thames
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Providing operational support to BP Amoco refineries on
Treatments (sulphur removal and recovery, crude oil and LPG treating)
Developed the Treatments web-site on the BP Intranet.
1988-98:
Snrior Consulting Engineer/Process Development Mgr, -
Kaldair Ltd,* Langley, Berks
Developed the KVR process to comply with European
environmental regulations, based on PSA and low-temperature condensation.
Developed computer control for KVR units, including
operator-interface software and remote monitoring systems.
Provided process designs, control software and major input
during engineering and commissioning phases of 15 KVR units sold to European
clients.
Provided remote monitoring service and advice to clients
operating KVR units.
Provided technical assistance to world-wide KVR sales and
marketing groups.
Provided technical advice to business development group on
adsorption processes:
air
separation (oxygen), and gasoline vapour recovery.
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Previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP
1986-88: Senior Process Engineer, Licensing Support – BP Engineering,
London
Provided process engineering support to BP Ventures, mainly
in the areas of C4/C5 isomerisation and n-paraffin extraction (by Pressure
Swing Adsorption).
Prepared FEED for n-paraffin extraction unit for BP
Rotterdam.
Developed computer simulation tools for n-paraffin
extraction adsorption process.
UNION
CARBIDE BENELUX NV, Antwerp, Belgium
(1970-85)
1979-85:
Engineering Associate, Adsorption Technology
Provided technical support to European business selling PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption)
units, principally for hydrogen purification in the chemical, petrochemical
and refining industries.
Designed and commissioned PSA units in Europe and the Middle
East.
Developed and commissioned computer control systems for PSA
units.
Supervised technical sales support.
Developed computer software for PSA unit capital costs.
1974-79:
Engineering Supervisor, Distillation Trays
Provided technical support to European business selling
proprietary sieve trays to the chemical and petrochemical industries, by
supervising technical sales support, tray design and development, and solving
customer problems in Europe and N. Africa.
Developed and maintained computer tools for tray design and
cost estimating.
1970-74:
Process/project engineer, Adsorption Technology
LANKRO CHEMICALS LTD, Eccles, Manchester (1967-70)
YORKSHIRE TAR DISTILLERS LTD,
Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
(1964-66)
QUALIFICATIONS:
C.Eng
(Charted Engineer) since 1970.
M.I.Chem.E
(Member of Institution of Chemical Engineers) since 1970
MSc. in Chemical Engineering at
Birmingham University (1964)
BSc. (hons) 2.2 in Chemical
Engineering at Birmingham University (1962)
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of Birth: 27 March, 1942
Marital status: Single
Driving Licence: Full, clean
INTERESTS:
Sport (Tennis team captain), Music, Reading,
Travel,
Genealogy,
Photography
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