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Expert in Power System Technology
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Summary of Expertise:
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POLLUTION CATALYSIS; STATIONARY SOURCE NITROGEN OXIDE
CONTROL; FLUE GAS TREATMENT; ENERGY RECOVERY FROM WASTE
INCINERATION. Expert has selected
DeNOx (SCR) systems for power applications. He has
performed client studies to update and find the most recent
technology in NOx, dioxin, and furan removal from power
plant incineration flue gases. He has also performed
studies in corrosion problems occurring in energy recovery
from steam from supercritical waste oxidation systems. DIELECTRIC MATERIALS, FILM, & BREAKDOWN; ELECTRICAL
INSULATION; HIGH VOLTAGE MATERIAL; ELECTRICALLY INSULATING
MATERIALS. Expert has consulted on high voltage
inorganic (micaceous, glass) and organic polymers for
electrical insulation. He has 42 years experience in
developing electrical insulation systems for generators and
other electrical equipment. He has worked with electrical
wire insulation, electrically insulating paper, and
electrical tape. EPOXY RESIN; POLYESTER RESIN; HIGH TEMPERATURE RESINS AND
POLYMERS. Expert's consultation and career experience
has been involved with the application and use of epoxy and
polyester resins and other high-temperature polymers in
electrical insulation systems, luminated systems, and
non-woven glass papers for PC systems. He has knowledge
of water dispersable epoxy resins as well as UV-cured epoxy
resins, cationic cured epoxy resins.
POWER GENERATION SYSTEM CORROSION; GEOTHERMAL ENERGY;
GEOTHERMAL CORROSION. Expert has spent a significant
portion of his career (20 years) working with technical
problems associated with geothermal energy applications,
including corrosion, steam chemistry and purification, and
geothermal materials. FIRE RESISTANT HYDRAULIC FLUID; FIRE RESISTANT LUBRICANT.
Expert has considerable consulting experience and has
performed much work in the chemistry and application of
fire resistant fluids in turbine hydraulic and lubrication
systems. Since retirement from General Electric, in his work for
Expert's Firm ,he has consulted for over 3O large
and small companies, government agencies and universities
in the polymer and nanotechnology fields and some areas
associated with power generation, as noted above.
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Have comsulted for several companies on new devlopments in naoparticles ( nanocarbons, nanometals, etc.) to improve composite properties of interest to their R & D and manufactured products .
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Expert has consulted for many companies on new polymer
materials and nanomaterials of potential interest to their
R & D and manufactured products.
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Expert has consulted for many companies on the
availability of new high performance (strength,
temperature resistance, etc.)
polymer systems of potential interest to their R & D
programs and manufactured products.
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Expert has consulted for many companies on new developments in nanotechnology of potential use in composite design and manuacture.
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Expert follow nanoparticle developments for customers in aerospace, organic display applications and other areas.
Focus is on improving polymer properties via use of specialty nanoparticles (nanocarbons, nanometals, etc.)
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Expert follows availability new nanostructure arrays of nanomaterials in literature for information in his consulting for several companes on improvement of polymers for various applications ( aerospace, solar energy, organic displays, etc.).
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Expert follows commercial availability of nanostructured materials for application in his consulting on polymer improvements for several customers ( aerospace, solar energy, etc. applications).
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Expert consults for several large and small companies on developments in various phases of nanotechnology, (nanocarbons, nanometals, polymner nanofillers, etc.) of interest to their R & D programs and manufactured product
improvements.
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Expert consults on developments in the area of electrically conducting nanowire structures (nanocarbons, naometals etc.) in polymers for several customers in aerospace, solar energy, and organic displays.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Boston, Massachusetts;
Worcester, Massachusetts;
Springfield, Massachusetts;
Lowell, Massachusetts;
Cambridge, Massachusetts;
Brockton, Massachusetts;
New Bedford, Massachusetts;
Fall River, Massachusetts;
Manchester, New Hampshire;
and Providence, Rhode Island.
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Honors |
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1951
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PhD
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Physical-Organic Chemistry
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University of Chicago
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1949
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MS
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Chemistry
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University of Chicago
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1948
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Chemistry
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Boston University
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Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
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1987 to
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(Undisclosed Consulting Company)
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Consultant
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Expert has been a consultant in various areas relating to power generation, such as NOx/SCR emissions and geothermal energy; polymer technology for different industries; and, chemistry and nanotechnology. During his consulting career, he has consulted for over 30 large and small companies, government agencies and universities in chemical and other technical areas related to his experience.
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1951 to 1986
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General Electric Company
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Research Lab and Power Generation Division
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Various (see below)
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Manager - Materials & Processes Laboratory, Turbine Generator Operations 1970-1986.
Manager - Chemistry & Insulation Engineering, Medium Steam Turbine-Generator Department 1956-1970.
New Materials Development Specialist, Thomson Lab 1952-1955.
Research Associate, R & D Center 1951-1952.
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, American Chemical Society, Society of Plastics Industry, Society of Advanced Materials and Process Engineering and Radtech International-North America and the Geothermal Research Council.
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Awards/Recognition
Expert has received the Boston University College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Award and GE Power Systems Sector Award for Professional Activities.
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Publications and Patents Summary
He is the author of 18 technical publications and four US patents.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Plastic insulation expert for consulting on suitability of certain flame retardant plastics for use in housings, connectors, switches, and electric applications.
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Epoxy chemistry expert for consulting and class instruction on changes in the formulations of the epoxy systems.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert in industrial power generation facilities for consulting on the design and performance of SCR and DeNox units.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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French
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German
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Spanish
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of organic and inorganic systems and polymeric materials for electrical insulation and other applications. He has access to literature files (in the local Boston area university libraries) and the Plastics Encyclopedia for aid in locating vendors and doing literature searches on polymer technology and polymeric materials.
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