Description:
Current OPEX initiatives often leave hidden and untapped opportunity, as some plant constraints remain unsolved. Dealing with them requires:
- Correct identification of sequential bottlenecks.
- A robust problem solving process to eliminate speed bottlenecks as well a process control and engineering issues that give rise to repetitive failure.
The aim of this workshop will be to look at the concepts of line improvement strategy and an advanced approach to problem solving that has been used
successfully in complex environments where large operational and bottom line benefit is required
Synopsis:
This workshop is designed to help accelerate operational and financial improvement in complex process environments. The techniques have been developed over 2 decades and some are not public domain.
The session will cover:
-Line improvement strategy: how to determine an optimum debottlenecking strategy in an optimal timeframe at minimal capital cost.
-Advanced Problem Solving: through real life case studies, you will have the opportunity to learn a process that successfully allows participants to understand, control and eliminate the most complex issues that relate to quality, throughput and repetitive downtime.
There will also be an opportunity in a social environment to discuss the common organisational blockers to rapid improvement and how to deal with them.
Sponsor:
Young Professionals Committee (YPC)
Chair:
Zdravko Stefanov
Senior Technical Manager Fundamental Problem Solving
The Dow Chemical Company
Analytical Technology Center
Freeport, TX
77584
Fax Number: 979-238-0100
Email: zstefanov@dow.com
Senior Technical Manager Fundamental Problem Solving
The Dow Chemical Company
Analytical Technology Center
Freeport, TX
77584
Fax Number: 979-238-0100
Email: zstefanov@dow.com
Co-chairs:
Andrew P. Santos
Graduate Student
Princeton University
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Engineering Building I, Centennial Campus
Princeton, NJ
27695
Email: apsantos@princeton.edu
Dana A. Livingston
The Dow Chemical Company
Global Ag Process Research
901 Loveridge Road
Pittsburg, CA
94565
Email: DALivingston@dow.com
Paul Chauvel, Jr.
Global Technical Leader Fundamental Problem Solving
The Dow Chemical Company
2301 N. Brazosport Boulevard B-1608
Freeport, TX
77541
Email: JPChauvelJr@dow.com
Eldad Herceg
Lead Technical Manager Fundamental Problem Solving
The Dow Chemical Company
Freeport, TX
Email: eherceg@dow.com
Adrian Howe
Chartwell Consulting
Email: a.howe@chartwell-consulting.com
Graduate Student
Princeton University
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Engineering Building I, Centennial Campus
Princeton, NJ
27695
Email: apsantos@princeton.edu
Dana A. Livingston
The Dow Chemical Company
Global Ag Process Research
901 Loveridge Road
Pittsburg, CA
94565
Email: DALivingston@dow.com
Paul Chauvel, Jr.
Global Technical Leader Fundamental Problem Solving
The Dow Chemical Company
2301 N. Brazosport Boulevard B-1608
Freeport, TX
77541
Email: JPChauvelJr@dow.com
Eldad Herceg
Lead Technical Manager Fundamental Problem Solving
The Dow Chemical Company
Freeport, TX
Email: eherceg@dow.com
Adrian Howe
Chartwell Consulting
Email: a.howe@chartwell-consulting.com
Abstract Submissions Closed
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