Aviation Expert with Pilot Certification and Inspection AuthorizationAviation specialist with over forty-four years holding the highest credentials, as both a Pilot and an Aircraft Mechanic.Licensed pilot with a total of 27,885 flight hours; 21,880 in aircraft transportation and 8,866 as Pilot Command.Flight Engineer (Turbojet B-727).Certified Flight Instructor.Ground Instructor: Advanced and Instruments.Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic.Authorized Air Craft Inspector.Aircraft Dispatcher.Expert Witness Experience,For a major aircraft company, provided analysis of an aircraft accident due to failure to adhere to proper maintenance procedur...

Automotive Technology and Alternative Energy Mechanical Engineering Expert with Expert Witness ExperienceMechanical engineeringAutomotive technology.Alternative energy.Combustion, emissions, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, power generation, air conditioning and power transmission.Patent prosecution support, development and marketing of novel concepts, development of strategies to defend against infringement litigation and development of technology workarounds to avoid infringement.Expert Witness ExperienceProduct LiabilityCase involving injury to a dental patient who was injured by an overheated dental hand piece - retained...

Lubrication Expert Focusing on Diesel and Natural Gas Engine Lubrication. Creates Cost Saving Lubrication Programs via Optimized Lubrication Intervals from Sound Oil Analysis Data. Provide Clients with Extensive Lubrication - Oil Analysis Training Knowledge BaseLubricant and engine coolants industry including sales and sales management, technical support and technical training.Identifying product development and approvals with global diesel OEMs including but not limited to Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, PACCAR, Volvo-Mack and Mercedes Benz.Lubrication and coolant systems of heavy duty trucks and off highway equipment, including new techno...

International Oil and Lubrication Consultant Specific to: Automotive and Industrial Oils, Additives, Recycling, and Green Fuels.Lube oil formulations: Automotive and industrial oils.Chemical additives formulations and production.Aerosol lubes and aerosol science.Formulations and testing of brake fluids DOT 3 and DOT 4.Formulations of refrigeration oils.Formulations of fuel additives.Lithium greases.Production and quality control.Lube oil plant project management.Recycling and re-refining of used oils.Production of bio-diesel and green fuels.Design, manufacturing, and erection of lube oil blending and packaging plants.Expert Witness Experi...

Instrument and Electrical (I/E) systems expert in the chemical, petrochemical and power industries.Over 38 years Instrument and Electrical (I/E) systems in the chemical, petrochemical and power industries.Project management for chemical plant I/E improvement projects, providing 30 years' experience.Supervising technical personnel for over 40 years.Broad understanding of civil, mechanical, piping, and structural engineering principles.Field Transmitter Engineering Standard and the Control Valve Engineering Standard Sponsor.Undisclosed Company,...

Chemical Engineer Refinery Operations Expert in FCC Design, Construction, Start-Up with Specialized Expertise in Increasing Refinery Output while Decreasing OSHA Recordable RatesRefinery technical service.FCC design, construction and startup.Crude rate improvement project management.Root cause analysis of refinery operation failures.Refinery design, engineering and construction.Equipment modification to improve facility economic viability.Independent Consultant, Pr...

Professional Engineer with expertise Expert Knowledge in Refinery Plant Design, Hydrocracking, Coal Liquefaction, and Equipment Stress AnalysisMechanical design, analysis, testing of refinery process equipment.Petroleum refinery technology development.Capital projects and commissioning new facilities.Coal liquefaction and hydrocracking.Refinery plant operations and turnaround support.Engineering contractor review and follow-up.Undisclosed CompanyPerformed detailed stress analyses per ASME Code Secti...

Chemical R&D Engineer with Expert Knowledge in Petroleum Refinery Dewaxing Technologies and Staff Training Courses for Domestic and Foreign LocationsDesign, improvement, and performance of dewaxing process units and manufacture of transformer oils, lubricants.Programs to assess refinery process unit shutdowns during steam and electric emergencies.Technical training courses for Research and Development, (R&D) staff.Next generation dewaxing technologies and high quality lube base stock.Refinery operating and training manuals to comply with applicable regulations.

Nonmetallic Materials (Coatings, Insulation, Fireproofing) and Petroleum Refinery Compliance Mechanical Engineer Expert30 years' experience in mechanical engineering in petroleum refineries.Coatings, insulation, and fireproof nonmetallic materials.Extensive experience in the draft and revision of company standards and best practice for nonmetallic materials.Independent Consultant, PresentUndisclosed Company, Refinery, 1975 - 2010Refractory Technical SpecialistAssessed maintenance & new construction needs regarding refracto...

Ph.D. Chemist and Petroleum Refinery Expert in Hydrocarbon Characterization, Crude Oil Corrosivity, Oil-Soluble Metal Removal, and Environmental Fate StudiesDevelopment and troubleshooting of petroleum processes analytical techniques.Crude corrosivity prediction.Catalyst characterization.Fluidized iron ore reduction.Shale oil, coal liquefaction.Refinery water, air emissions.Reduction, neutralization of naphthenic acids.Hydrocarbon characterization, oil-soluble metal removal, and environmental fate studies.