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Materials (grain, fertilizer, rock, coal, wood chips, etc.) Handling, Storage and Processing. Facilities, Bins, Silos, Mills and Related Equipment and Processes
Expert has expertise in bulk materials handling, storage, and processing systems particularly in regard to the agricultural industry. He specializes in the structure and systems design of pre-engineered buildings, bins, silos, and bunkers. He has experience in the specification, design,…
Process Control, Systems, and Optimization
Most recently Expert’s work has centered on pharmaceutical batch processes requiring Food and Drug Administration (FDA) software and hardware validation. Expert notes that generally, this requires a data model (both procedural and physical) following the guidelines of ANSI/ISA S88.00.02 and…
Fuzzy, Neural and AI Systems
Expert's book, "Pattern Recognition Using Neural Networks, published by Oxford University Press in 1997, is considered an excellent reference in this area. Expert also has some papers in the research literature and has developed a powerful algorithm (the radial basis…
Instrument and Control Systems
INSTRUMENTATION; PROCESS CONTROL; CHEMICAL PROCESS CONTROL. Expert has 30 years of experience in engineering, design and specification of instrumentation and control systems for chemical and refining plants. These systems include distributed and computer control, and conventional pneumatic/electronic control consisting of…
Network Technology and Design; Nonprofit Capacity Building and Funding Strategies
Expert has over 15 years of hands-on experience in the development, implementation, and integration of data, digital, and voice systems. Expert developed a system equipped to handle imaging, voice response, LAN, 3270, T1, and video conferencing transmission. Expert developed a…
Machine Design, Automation, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Robotics, Product Design, Cont
Expert has had many years of experience in machine design. This has included machine life analysis and the design of DC motors, hydraulic systems, fasteners, bearings, compact transmission systems, and couplings. He has designed and built several robotic systems under…
Metal Can Manufacturing and Filling Problems, Printing, Anilox Rolls, Inks & Coatings, etc.
Expert has over 20 years of experience in the metal container industry with specific emphasis in can manufacturing, R&D, interior and exterior can coatings, can evaluation, cost reduction analysis, chemical/ physical testing of can components and canned products, and can…
Power Conditioning, Energy Systems
Expert research and development has been on various aspects of power conditioning, motor drives, and energy storage. His advanced studies have been in electric power systems and machines, DC current interruption, normal and superconductive magnetic energy storage, switching power converters,…
Materials Processing
SIZE REDUCTION OF SOLIDS; GRINDING (COMMINUTION). Expert (prefers "Expert") has spent a significant portion of his career in size reduction technology, chiefly involving himself with the identification, selection, and qualification of crushing, grinding, and milling processes. He has developed processes…
Innovation Methodologies, Processes and Tools Training & Certification; Innovative Problem-Solution Coach/Consultant using: FMEA, FH-Decomp, MVIS & PDS-G
Expert in: Innovation Methodologies & Tools Innovation Coach/Consultant and Certification Training Systems Reliability & DfR DFSS-Black Belt, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, FMECA, FTA, FH-Decomposition Innovative Rapid System Problem Solving Expert developed PDD, Principle Driven Development to help…