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 support’s 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
MATRIC assisted a client in developing a process for recovery and recycle of rubber. The basic concept had been demonstrated in laboratory experiments. MATRIC then undertook an experimental program and developed a process with potential for continuous operation. Several of the key steps were demonstrated in semi-continuous operation. Process designs were developed for both a commercial scale [...]
An organization approached MATRIC with a novel technology concept for removing select vapor components and particulate matter from gas streams. MATRIC undertook a study to evaluate the potential value and applications of the technology. Using the available information, a cost estimate for capital and operating cost relative to existing technology was developed. As part of [...]
A client had carried out an olefin polymerization reaction in a batch process at small laboratory scale, but needed to obtain larger quantities of the polymer product. MATRIC assembled a reaction system that could be operated in batch, semi-batch or continuous modes. Reactions were then performed to make product samples and determine their properties as [...]
An organization approached MATRIC with a novel technology concept for removing select vapor components and particulate matter from gas streams. MATRIC undertook a study to evaluate the potential value and applications of the technology. Using the available information, a cost estimate for capital and operating cost relative to existing technology was developed. As part of [...]
A liquid-phase batch process operated by a client had potential for conversion to a continuous process, which would increase the capacity of the unit. The process included hazardous materials with stringent requirements for temperature control. MATRIC prepared a process design for a unit, based on a small CSTR. Design safety reviews were held with client [...]
The editors and staff of West Virginia Executivemagazine announced the Sharp Shooters Class of 2019 on June 6, 2019. Sharp Shooter honorees are state leaders who have a record of active participation in community service and philanthropic efforts. They embody the characteristics of discipline, drive, charity, focus, ambition and strong principles. Among this year's honorees is MATRIC Chairman, President [...]