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Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, United States

o Performed adsorption and regeneration tests of CO2 onto novel media to determine viability in the field - Gained some experience using Aspen HYSYS to estimate water content in the gas - Used analyzers for data collection and excel for general data management to present results with clarityo Assisted with N2 pressure swing adsorption (PSA) tests using various carbon media to help determine the best choice based on capacity, selectivity, and costo Participated in a PHA and HAZOP for a V1 design of future gas processing plantso Managed a flue gas capture project with the goal of reaching a level or purity acceptable for sequestration for environmental compliance and 45Q tax credit eligibility purposes - Used an old four bed PSA skid - Gained skills in project timeline coordination and management - Created a P&ID of the current PSA and redlined it to show what modification would need to be made for flue gas purification - Wrote a controls philosophy - Coordinated and consulted on re-fabrication of a PSA skid - Greatly improved communication skills by learning how to explain thoughts and plans to individuals of various backgrounds - Researched and procured auxiliary equipment necessary before gas could enter the PSA - Interacted with vendors who supplied equipment and PLC programming services - Implemented adaptable decision making when new information was learned or project circumstances changed o Assisted in pre-commissioning checks of various skids - P&ID walkthroughs - Pressure indicators - Pressure control valves - Analyzer solenoids - Temperature transmitterso Assisted in pre-commissioning of instrumentation - Contributed to a presentation of instrumentation locations and basic information - Helped create a document explaining how to set up various flowmeters, level transmitters, LEL detectors, and gas analyzers - Physically set up instrumentation at two V1 plants for pre-commissioning

Cambridge, Ohio, United States

- Assisted on a physically blown spacer project with a group of three people by rendering 3D models of a mixer die and main plate for R&D- Expanded knowledge of the process of extrusion - Met with three employees separately to gain various knowledge on how to standardize extruder barrel and screw temperature- Improved the dew tester in the lab which allowed a second unused tester to be removed, the first dew tester to be moved to a better location, and a thermocouple to be added so temperature could be measured.- Created nine 3D model drawings using Autodesk Inventor for line improvements and projects which include: die, main plate, blade cover, product width gage, cart stand, electrical enclosure, dew testing block, coiler flange finder, tape dispenser teeth.- Gained experience in fabrication of parts and metal work - Participated in continuous improvement by coming up with a way to keep pressure mats from sliding when operators entered the uncoiling cages quickly- Assisted quality by gathering contact angle data on the mylar desiccant to help evaluate how well the butyl would adhere.

Akron, Ohio, United States

- Optimized the extraction of melanin from black knot fungus to reduce the number of steps needed to carry out the extraction as well as optimizing concentrations of raw materials to reduce costs.-Characterization of the product using various methods including IR, SEM, RAMEN, and UVtests to determine if the product from the optimized extraction is melanin of acceptable quality.-Researched possible applications such as thermal protection by making epoxy discs mixed withmelanin and measuring its thermal properties. -Researched extraction processes of keratin for an alternative to epoxy to create a mixture that is similar to natural systems and can be used in consumer products.

Copley, Ohio, United States

-Performed wetting studies on the effect of different surfactants on certain ingredients that were hard to wet and disperse in water. The results of the wetting studies led to an improved formulation.-Made lab test batches of new formulations to adjust the formula, if necessary, before the production of bulk tanks.-Conducted four main tests on lab test batches and bulk tank samples: PH, particle size analysis, viscosity, and total solids.-Increased communication skills through the discussion of products and product improvement projects.-Improved ability to organize and multitask by prioritizing tests on multiple products while considering the priority of creating lab testbatches.

Wayne County, Ohio, United States

-Assisted with preparing solutions, and components for labs. o Organized lab office to include biochemistry material.-Maintained a clean lab environment.-Helped generate exams and practice tests.

Olmsted Twp, Oh

-Worked with team members to create an Access database to store warranty field failure data for easier analysis.-Gained written communication skills by writing work instructions for a process safety risk assessment procedure.-Created a lean refresher presentation to communicate previously learned information to employees for continued education.-Implemented Lean strategies by using a vinyl cutter to make signs and add headers and columns to white boards for organizational andcontinues improvement purposes.-Created labels and laid down floor tape to increase efficiency.-Improved my communication skills by presenting to a group and by verbally communicating information in meetings.