MATRIC was engaged to provide an expert team of reviewers to perform a process hazard identification, analysis, and assessment of potential gaps related to the mitigation of hazards for a newly constructed pilot facility. The client provided MATRIC with a package of supporting documentation, which was reviewed in the preparation phase. MATRIC staff then met [...]
A biological and chemical technology company had engineered an organism useful for generating a fermentation product of interest. Assistance was requested from MATRIC on isolating and purifying the product, which was obtained in a dilute aqueous broth. The first activity undertaken was to develop a preliminary process design, including an analysis of the very approximate [...]
A small company had originated a novel process concept for conversion of inexpensive starting materials into products of interest in an oxidation process. MATRIC assembled a small continuous reaction system to determine the viability of the process. A number of runs were carried out under a variety of conditions. The results allowed the company to [...]
A manufacturing company wanted to evaluate the performance of a new batch ofcatalyst before replacing their current operating catalyst with the new material. MATRIC set up a catalyst test unit that allowed the concurrent testing of the new batch along with samples of previous batches. Results allowed the company to reduce the risk in switching [...]
A company wanted to evaluate the feasibility of carrying out a liquid-phase oxidation as a route to a product of interest. MATRIC assembled a pressure reaction system with a continuous oxidant flow and carried out tests under a range of conditions to examine the effects on the reaction. Results allowed the company to develop a [...]
A client proposed a novel catalytic route to a product of interest and came to MATRIC to test the concept. Relevant literature was reviewed to identify potential catalysts for the process. Several catalysts were prepared and tested in a continuous packed-bed reactor under a range of conditions. The client was then able to make an [...]
A company with an interest in a particular material asked MATRIC to survey the potential for growth in use of the material, taking into account developments in the U.S. energy market. An extensive review was prepared documenting the status of the sectors of the energy market, the projected developments, and the potential for use of [...]
A MATRIC team worked with technical teams from a manufacturer of ethylene oxide and glycol to identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, reliability, process safety, energy efficiency and reliability in the manufacturing operations. The team traveled to the overseas locations of the plants and spent several days at each site. Pre-assessment, on-site assessment and post-assessment [...]
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Global Oil and Gas Infrastructure (GOGI) Team was recently honored by the Carnegie Science Center with its “Innovation in Energy” Award. MATRIC’s Aaron Barkhurst and Vic Baker supported the award-winning NETL team, providing Geographical Information System (GIS) expertise and Big Data analysis. MATRIC supported NETL as a team member [...]
A company wanted information on the stability of heat transfer fluids in contact with various materials. MATRIC designed an experimental system for long-term operation at elevated temperatures. Tests were then conducted on a wide selection of materials, and analyses were performed to provide stability data. - For additional information, contact communications@matricinnovates.com