Supported the replacement of 500+ feet of aged carbon-steel potable water piping with 304L stainless-steel while maintaining potable water service. The existing piping had experienced significant corrosion and mineral buildup, contributing to clogged cloth filters and increased maintenance. To…

Investigated elevated NOx emissions following an extended gas turbine outage by evaluating the plant’s aqueous ammonia storage and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. Research and field observations identified ammonia stratification caused by large quantities of ammonia remaining stagnant…

Designed, analyzed, and 3D printed an interactive planetary gear system to demonstrate gear reduction, torque transmission, and planetary gear motion. The system was redesigned from a conventional planetary gear configuration by extending the assembly horizontally, providing greater visibility of…

Evaluated an industrial ethanol production process for ADM to identify opportunities for improved energy efficiency. Identified mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) as a potential method for improving distillation efficiency by recovering and reusing vapor energy within the…

The safety relief valves (SRVs) on the plant’s air receiver tanks were difficult for operators to access during routine servicing. At the request of the plant engineer, an extension was designed to reposition the SRVs for improved accessibility and safer…

ROCO Rescue provides specialized technical rescue training and equipment for high-risk industrial environments. The plant’s ROCO equipment room was disorganized, making it difficult to quickly locate and access life-saving rescue equipment during an emergency. The room was reorganized to improve…