Expert Details
Ceramic Kiln Design, Ceramic Kiln Analysis, Ceramic Kiln Troubleshooting
ID: 724326
Florida, USA
Firing systems are a primary skill. He has designed several firing systems specifically for special ceramic applications. Diagnosis of firing defects and properties are strong skill sets.
Energy conservation and analysis via heat balances are normal assignments for numerous clients.
Since kilns are the largest category of energy usage, he has developed proven methods for energy reductions. In many cases, he has designed operating parameters or equipment modifications to save as much as 45% in energy consumption
Since kilns are the largest category of energy usage, he has developed proven methods for energy reductions. In many cases, he has designed operating parameters or equipment modifications to save as much as 45% in energy consumption
Energy consumption and energy reduction are primary skills.
He has consulted in over two hundred factories worldwide.He has completed several kiln design modifications, with the goal of energy reduction and quality improvementHe has developed numerous training programs for clients, delivered on site and pertaining to the exact kilns in the client factory.He has assisted in equipment selection for many projects on behalf of clients.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1972 | Degree: BS | Subject: Ceramic Engineering | Institution: Rutgers University |
| Year: 1972 | Degree: BA | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Rutgers University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1998 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Own and operate engineering consulting business assisting industrial ceramic plants with kiln operations. Targeted goals include training seminars in combustion and kiln operation, energy efficiency improvements, diagnosis of problems, etc. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1998 | Employer: Bickley Furnaces Inc. | Title: VP Engineering | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for all engineering functions in the design of kilns and furnaces. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1994 | Employer: Lenox China | Title: Director of Engineering | Department: |
Responsibilities:Corporate manager of engineering for company. Function includes plant design and expansion, procurement of machinery for operation, construction of new plants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1976 to 1985 | Employer: Bickley Furnaces Incorporated | Title: Section Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Manage combustion laboratory and combustion system design group. Design kilns and furnaces for installation worldwide. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1972 to 1976 | Employer: Freeport Brick Company | Title: Quality Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Manage QC function for three plants. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1999 to Present | Country / Region: Chile | Summary: He is on retainer for the client, and visits this location 4 times/year, consulting in training, energy reduction and yield improvement. |
| Years: 1999 to Present | Country / Region: Ecuador | Summary: He is on retainer for the client, and visits this location 4 times/year, consulting in training, energy reduction and yield improvement. |
| Years: 2005 to Present | Country / Region: South Africa | Summary: He preformed training and analysis for this client. |
| Years: 2003 to 2007 | Country / Region: Australia | Summary: He worked as an advisor to this kiln manufacturer to help define system design and improvements. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Ceramic Association |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| PE PA and FL |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Senior Technical Editor, Ceramic Industry |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has over 50 published articles, one patent |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Acted as expert witness for NY Academy of Art; analysed source of fire and performed detailed engineering analysis to define cause |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Combustion System Building Blocks Tunnel Kiln Operations Periodic Kiln Operations |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Deal with Kiln suppliers on a global basis. Extensive knowledge of current technology and vendor quality |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Have extensive experience in ceramic industries, in the manufacture of sanitaryware, bricks, refractories, grinding media, technical ceramics, tile, specialty ceramics. Most work is associated with kiln firing in these industries. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Experienced public speaker and presenter; strong skills in energy management and reduction of fuel use. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | He has moderate linguistic skills in Spanish |
Fields of Expertise
ceramic drying technology, ceramics drying, ceramic material heat treatment, energy consumption, energy conservation, energy conservation, kiln, energy economics, furnace refractory system, ceramic engineering, natural gas energy, ceramic material manufacturing, ceramic kiln furniture, engineering economics, economics, ceramic material, refractory ceramic, energy, refractory, refractory coating material, natural gas, fossil fuel, energy auditing, ceramic sintering