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Huntsville, Alabama

Fuel and Oxidizer Duct Development for the J-2X Rocket EngineManaged systems engineering for the design, development, manufacture, and testing of various ducts in the J-2X (liquid-hydrogen, liquid-oxygen) rocket engine program. Accomplishments for this program include:• Managed specifications and provided design insight and analysis to NASA in support of the J-2X engine program for the upper-stage Aries spacecraft• Developed hardware and testing procedure for the oxidizer… Show more Fuel and Oxidizer Duct Development for the J-2X Rocket EngineManaged systems engineering for the design, development, manufacture, and testing of various ducts in the J-2X (liquid-hydrogen, liquid-oxygen) rocket engine program. Accomplishments for this program include:• Managed specifications and provided design insight and analysis to NASA in support of the J-2X engine program for the upper-stage Aries spacecraft• Developed hardware and testing procedure for the oxidizer and fuel inlet ducts. Tests were performed with water and high pressure gas to support testing safety over actual fuel and oxidizer flows.• Developed and analyzed designs and evaluated trade studies for the fuel and oxidizer inlet ducts• Identified torque procedure to limit variation in bolt load with and without locking fasteners• Analyzed stress and performed trade studies for the operating environment of lines and ducts on the J-2X rocket engine• Analyzed test data produced during test operation of the J-2X engine • Provided technical, cost and schedule briefs to management• Lead development of airworthiness documentation, safety action plans, airworthiness impact statements, and airworthiness qualification plans • Analyzed design documentation from third party vendors Show less

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Managed projects and gas plant operations that included:• Managed efficiency and availability of compressors, engines, and gas turbines for a fleet that totaled 750,000 installed horsepower. Engine size ranged from 200 to 20000 horsepower. Used data gathered from operations to provide effective strategic planning including budget plans. This fleet was 80 percent reciprocating and 20 percent gas turbine.• Sustained operational performance of gas plants• Managed capital… Show more Managed projects and gas plant operations that included:• Managed efficiency and availability of compressors, engines, and gas turbines for a fleet that totaled 750,000 installed horsepower. Engine size ranged from 200 to 20000 horsepower. Used data gathered from operations to provide effective strategic planning including budget plans. This fleet was 80 percent reciprocating and 20 percent gas turbine.• Sustained operational performance of gas plants• Managed capital and operation budgets plants in multi state territories• Managed equipment upgrades, procurement, P&ID construction and installation in industrial plants evaluated proposals and prepared requests for proposals• Managed startup of new plant equipment including gas turbines and large reciprocating prime movers• Managed reliability team to lower operation costs• Defined operating parameters that lowered costs• Managed environmental impact studies, capital equipment design, and cost projections • Reviewed work schedules and provided project management• Developed and evaluated engineering change requests• Provided technical, cost and schedule briefs • Prepare/present briefings, estimate, negotiate, and execute budgets Show less

San Antonio, Tx

Managed the research, design, and development of engines. Developed and tested multiple low emissions natural gas, gasoline and diesel engines, including catalyst, dual-fuel, pre combustion, designs; with innovative fuel injection. Ranged from industrial and locomotives to small light duty applications. Developed diagnostic equipment for test and evaluation. Some applications included:• Co-generation system for electrical power and supplemental heat • Low emissions technology for… Show more Managed the research, design, and development of engines. Developed and tested multiple low emissions natural gas, gasoline and diesel engines, including catalyst, dual-fuel, pre combustion, designs; with innovative fuel injection. Ranged from industrial and locomotives to small light duty applications. Developed diagnostic equipment for test and evaluation. Some applications included:• Co-generation system for electrical power and supplemental heat • Low emissions technology for mobile and stationary engines• High efficiency engines for industrial and rail applications both diesel and gas fuels• Stationary, industrial, and mobile applications for gaseous and cryogenic fuels• Parametric engine operation for performance and emissions control• Representative in research committees and co-operative research consortia• Performed environmental impact studies • Modeled engine and combustion systems• Performed engine tests to failure and applied root cause • Designed a hybrid auxiliary power units with stringent power, weight and emissions needsEngine, controls, fuel, air handling and emissions design, development, testing and manufacture were the results for a variety of clients.Managed planning, technical and program for the research, design, development, and testing of a heavy fuel engine system for Military UAV applications. Accomplishments on this program include:• High engine output with low fuel consumption• Operation on multiple fuels to include diesel, and jet aviation fuels• Light weight, simple, using off the shelf components• Innovative fuel injection design allowing of low lubricity fuels• Defined operational requirementsThe resulting engine pushed the envelope of design with low weight, low fuel consumption, and high power output. A two cycle design that used modified lightweight aircraft engine and a modified spark-ignition battlefield-fuel combustion system allowing low lubricity fuels to operate with conventional technology. Show less

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Managed research, design, development, manufacture, testing, and fielding of a 5000 gallon liquefied-natural-gas (LNG) cryogenic fuel-storage system for ships. This system provided on board LNG fuel storage for a mobile dual-fuel diesel engine system. Developed documentation, performance, specifications contracts and work statements. This process included:• Review and analysis of the customer needs • Analysis of thermal storage, combustion, and control systems, design of system and… Show more Managed research, design, development, manufacture, testing, and fielding of a 5000 gallon liquefied-natural-gas (LNG) cryogenic fuel-storage system for ships. This system provided on board LNG fuel storage for a mobile dual-fuel diesel engine system. Developed documentation, performance, specifications contracts and work statements. This process included:• Review and analysis of the customer needs • Analysis of thermal storage, combustion, and control systems, design of system and system diagnostics • Design, modeling, and manufacture of the engine systems• Design, development, and manufacture of the engine controls• Design, development and manufacture of the ship’s refrigeration system • Design, development, and manufacture of the cryogenic fuel storage system• System installation, test, and successful field operationThe resulting cryogenic fuel storage and engine system developed many innovative features such as the use of fuel thermal energy as a heat sink for refrigeration systems. Low cost cryogenic tanks and insulation matched the thermal heat leak of these tanks to fuel and refrigeration needs. The resulting system had cost, efficiency and emissions advantages. Optimized towboat fuel consumption including matching propeller-boat combinations and made recommendations that lowered operating costs Show less

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