Petrochemicals: C2-C4 paraffin dehydrogenation, steam cracking, C2 oxy-dehydrogenation, aromatic alkylation (cumene, ethyl benzene), p-xylene from heavy naphtha, light hydrocarbon partial oxidation (n-butane to maleic anhydride (ALMAR process), natural gas to synthesis gas), ethylene oxide, C4-C5 paraffin isomerization. Refining: hydrocracking & …
New Hampshire Materials Lab, Somersworth NH, Chemist, Senior Chemist Global Systems Technology, Egg Harbor Township, NJ Trace detection of explosives for airport security Pfizer Central Research, Groton CT, Research Chemist, Liquids Dosage group.
American Chemical Society Association of Consulting Chemists and Chemical Engineers (USA) Environmental Institute of Kenya
Explosion hazards (dusts & flammables) Electrical area classification Troubleshooting De-bottle necking -Process optimization Front end studies Process design Project management Detailed design Dust hazards & Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
Process modeling (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Aspen Custom Modeler, SuperPro ProTreat, Custom process models in Excel, Link programs to Excel via Visual Basic for Applications) Equipment sizing and costing Due diligence Cost accounting Project budgeting Sensitivity analyses Mobile refinery modeling for …
Consultation, research, development, synthesis, market research, literature studies, formulation and procedure development, and custom synthesis. Industrial experience includes lubrication additive, lignin and cellulosics polymer, metathesis, pharmaceutical, rubber, plastic and polymer, oil seed, emulsion, and adhesive chemistries. Chemical, physical and test …
PUBLICATIONS 1. D. M. Manuta and A. J. Lees, “Photophysics of Metal Carbonyl Complexes. Multiple Emissions from Diimine Tetracarbonyl Complexes of Group 6B Metals in Room Temperature Solution,” Inorg.Chem. (1983) 22, 572. 2. S. Chun, D. M. Manuta and A. …
American Federation of Teachers; New York State United Teachers
Coatings, finishes, paints, adhesives/sealants, inks, organic chemicals/intermediates, monomers, plastics, polymers, radiation (UV/EB) curing/photopolymerization, emulsion/water soluble polymers, specialty chemicals, acrylics, epoxies, urethanes, photoresists and water treatment chemicals.
ACC&CE – Scientific, Engineering, Business, and Management Consultants (Treasurer) AIC – The American Institute of Chemists, Inc. (Treasurer and Fellow)
