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Expert in Agglomeration Technology, Powder and Bulk Solids Processing
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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compacting technology expert
particle-size enlargement expert
pelletizing expert
caking expert
compaction expert
extrusion expert
aluminum recycling expert
feeder conveyor expert
mixing expert
nucleation expert
pressure expert
wet granulation expert |
With over 25 years of practical experience in the industry, Expert is well-versed in the fundamentals and applications of agglomeration and is familiar with balling, briquetting, caking, compacting, enlarging, granulating, pelleting, pelletizing, extrusion, fluid bed granulation. He is very familiar with the equipment used in agglomeration and has designed and/or optimized complete plants and systems. He is available for in-house seminars, assistance in process development and equipment selection as well as for troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems. |
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agglomeration expert
pressure agglomeration expert
enlargement process expert
immiscible liquid agglomeration expert
mixer agglomeration expert
die press expert
flocculation process expert
immiscible liquid expert
particulate material expert
pelleting expert
powder expert
powder handling expert
powder mixing expert
roller expert
roller press expert |
Expert is an expert in all fields of agglomeration (size enlargement). He is particularly experienced in pressure agglomeration using roller presses; he is the author of the only book on this subject ("Roll Pressing," Heyden & Son Ltd, 1976) and more recently, the only textbook on "Size Enlargement by Agglomeration," authored by Expert, was published by John Wiley & Sons in 1991.
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briquetting expert
direct reduced iron expert
hot briquetted iron expert
hot briquetting expert |
Expert has worked for a leader in the field of direct reduction of iron ores and has become an expert in this area. Through his involvement in hot briquetting of DRI (HBI), he has remained up-to-date on the development of this important technology. Expert has played a key role in the design efforts and operation of all existing facilities for producing hot briquetted iron. |
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grinding (comminution) expert
comminution expert |
An expert on roller presses for briquetting and compacting of particulate solids, Expert has participated in the adoption of this equipment for comminution in a particle bed. Through his contacts with manufacturers of roller presses, he remains up-to-date on recent developments. |
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cold granulation expert
granulation expert
fertilizer granulation expert
granulator expert |
Expert has expertise with the size enlargement of fine particles by agglomeration. This is accomplished by either using growth agglomeration, where granules are formed during tumbling after addition of a liquid binder (often water), or by compaction followed by crushing and screening steps.
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deagglomeration expert |
Expert can answer questions on the mechanical break-up of undesired agglomerates formed by caking, build-up, bridging, and other processes. |
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food product agglomeration expert
extrusion equipment expert
food spray drying expert |
Expert is knowledgeable of size enlargement of food product powders, which result in improved flowability and reduced segregation. He has found that dust losses are minimized after agglomeration of loose, highly porous agglomerates featuring "instant" characteristics (i.e., quick dissolution or dispersion in liquids such as instant coffee, instant milk powder, and others). |
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dry fine powder agglomeration expert |
His work with dry fine powders has led to Expert's expertise in pressure agglomeration, which involves binding mechanisms by molecular forces. The products he has worked with include tablets, briquettes, and compacts. |
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ore agglomeration expert |
Expert is familiar with size enlargement of natural ore fines or concentrates by agglomeration. The largest application he has worked on to date involved iron ore pelletization. He normally works with growth agglomeration of ores via drum or disc application.
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particle fluidization expert
fluidized bed expert
fluidized bed agglomeration expert |
Expert has experience with the levitation of particles in a fluid flow. He understands how the size (mass) of particles must be matched with fluid flow velocity to keep particles suspended. The irregular movement of particles in such fluidized beds is used to accomplish granulation (size enlargement) of powders. |
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particle-size analysis expert
particle characterization expert |
Expert has analyzed particle characteristics through a multitude of methods. The characteristics he has studied include size, size distribution, surface, shape, density, color, flowability, angle of repose, bulk density, and others.
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mechanical processing technology expert
recycling expert |
During his entire career, Expert's was involved in mechanical process technology as a researcher, teacher, process developer, designer, vendor, and user. His particular experience is in the field of size enlargement by agglomeration. His expertise in mechanical process technology includes unit operations for particulate solids processing and handling as well as powder and bulk solids technology.
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tablet manufacturing expert
tableting expert |
Expert can provide advice on the pressure agglomeration of fine powders into essentially flat, cylindrical compacts (tablets), most often used as oral drugs in the pharmaceutical industry but also used as a dosage unit in fertilizer, alloying element, and food applications.
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Miami, Florida; Hialeah, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hollywood, Florida; Pembroke Pines, Florida; Cape Coral, Florida; Miami Beach, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida; Pompano Beach, Florida; and Boca Raton, Florida.
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1965
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Ph.D.
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Mechanical Process Engineering
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Technical University of Karlsruhe, Germany
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1962
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M.S.
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Chemical Engineering
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Technical University of Karlsruhe
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1959
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B.S.
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Mechanical Engineering
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Technical University of Karlsruhe
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1983 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Sr. Consultant
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1982 to 1995
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Koppern Equipment, Inc.
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President
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1978 to 1982
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Leybold-Heraeus GmbH, Koln, Germany, Hanau Works
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Large Metallurgical Systems
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General Manager
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1974 to 1978
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MIDREX Corp.
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Agglomeration Systems & Product Technology
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Director
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1969 to 1973
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HUTT GmbH (BEPEX Corp.), Germany
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Technical Director
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1967 to 1968
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Allis Chalmers
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Research Scientist,
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1962 to 1966
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Technical University of Karlsruhe
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Agglomeration (Mechanical Unit Operations)
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Associate Professor
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of AIME, AIChE, IBA, VDI, and DECHEMA.
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Licenses/Certifications
In 1993, he became an EURING Registered European Engineer (FEANI).
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Professional Appointments
Expert is a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors and past president of the Institute for Briquetting and Agglomeration, and a member of the Program Committee of the International Symposia on Agglomeration.
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Publications and Patents
He has over 170 publications, nine patents, and five books, four of the latter covering agglomeration technologies.
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He has consulted for several hundred companies in the Americas, Europe, and other parts of the world.
The first order of business is always to sign a Non-Disclosure/Secrecy Agreement which does not allow the consultant to disclose the company name, the business, or the materials/processes involved.
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Development of new products and processes utilizing the size enlargement of solids.
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Investigation of start-up problems in industries processing powders and bulk solids, proposing remedial actions, and optimizing operation.
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Investigating the reasons for operating and/or manufacturing problems in existing systems and plants processing powders and bulk solids, proposing remedial actions, and optimizing operation.
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Development of new products with specific characteristics from disparate solid raw materials using size enlargement by agglomeration.
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as an Agglomeration Technology Consultant, Powder Consultant and Bulk Solids Processing Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract.
Ask an expert initial screening questions and ask the experts services particulars, by simply submitting
an expert request.
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Expert's legal experience includes time spent as a technical expert in patent litigation cases. He has evaluated patents and their claims in respect to prior art. He has been frequently deposed and acted as an expert witness in law suits.
Intota experts can serve as expert witnesses or litigation consultants offering expert testimony, expert advice, litigation support,
forensic services, and related expert witness services. Expert can serve as an expert witness or litigation consultant in intellectual property (patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright),
product liability, and insurance matters. Expert may provide forensic expert witness testimony, litigation consulting services, forensic investigation,
and forensic testing if appropriate in litigation areas as an Agglomeration Technology Expert Witness, Powder Expert Witness and Bulk Solids Processing Expert Witness.
Intota provides attorneys and legal professionals the opportunity to ask an expert initial screening questions and
ask the experts services particulars by submitting an expert request.
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Europe
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With offices in the Europe and the U.S., Expert has experience in and is available for consulting in both continents.
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German
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Educated in West Germany, Expert is fluent in German. He is experienced in writing and translating German or English texts covering the entire area of mechanical process technology and engineering.
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French
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He can speak and read French.
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Expert serves as a resource to
Intota Market Research Services
for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to
Agglomeration Technology, Powder and Bulk Solids Processing.
Experts are an invaluable source of overall industry insight as well as insight into specific companies and firms for
custom business to business (b2b) and industrial market research. Intota uses analyst and
consultant resources from Guideline whose Research Directors manage the research and analysis of the qualitative
and quantitative data as well as report writing for the custom studies. The methods and tools
used by Intota market research combine the insights of technical experts and industry insiders with secondary
research to provide the custom b2b and industrial market research you need.
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Training/Seminars
He is a frequent lecturer at workshops, short courses, and continuing education events in the fields of mechanical process technology and agglomeration in the US and Europe.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of agglomeration equipment (size enlargement),
particulate matter (solids) handling and processing, direct reduction technologies, HBI (Hot Briquetted Iron) and comminution in particle beds (high-pressure roller comminution). He has access to the following resources:
catalogs, personal contacts and extensive files.
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