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Ray Wright is listed as Senior Consulting Engineer at Tau Carbon, based in Midland, Michigan, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Ray Wright.
Ray Wright previously worked as Volunteer at Exaquest Carbon and Process Engineer at Advanced Battery Concepts. Ray Wright holds Phd, Chemical Engineering from University Of Michigan.
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Improving the operation of manufacturing facilities through technical innovations is the focus of my career. I have been able to generate substantial value across a wide variety of manufacturing processes. I believe in being well versed in different approaches and selecting the one best suited for the project at hand. My main problem solving methodology relies heavily on the application of engineering and scientific fundamentals,Areas of expertise include:• Six Sigma methodology and statistical analysis techniques• Data analysis, visualization, and modeling methods• Theoretical and practical knowledge of basic and advanced process control techniques • Working knowledge of different process control and process information systems• An understanding of different unit operations and related dynamics• Familiarity with foam insulation technologies and manufacturingThroughout my career I have had the good fortune to work with labs, pilot facilities, and manufacturing plants. My documentation record is solid, both internally and externally. I enjoy learning and applying new technical approaches and communicating the finer points of these techniques to others.I had the opportunity to work with a graduate program for more than a decade and served as a TA for most graduate classes in the chemical engineering curriculum.
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Support experiments and data analysis:* Assemble and manage experimental data. Assess quality and completeness.* Provide insights, identify meaningful patterns & correlations, generate descriptive summaries & visualizations* Consult on sensors, process control, & experimental design, as requested
Engineering and experimental consultant. Review and organize technical literature.
Clare, Michigan, United States
Provide engineering and operations support for Formation area and in developing new processes* Recommended and added instrumentation and data collection capabilities for Formation area* Developed material and energy balance models for existing Formation process* Experiments and data analysis led to increasing capacity of Formation process by 20%* Developed initial flowsheet, material and energy balances for proposed new process
Midland, Mi
Deploy optimization models to generate value for businesses sites, or functions. Apply chemical engineering fundamentals to resolve manufacturing issues.• Determined issues causing incinerator trips in a light hydrocarbons plant through data analysis and modeling. Recommended changes to instrumentation and piping layout• Developed simplified plant Aspen models capturing key operating parameters for use in a site-wide Real Time Optimization project• Led a project team for development of a site optimization model, capturing interaction between operating plants to minimize the overall impact of turnarounds• Developed data analysis and visualization tools to explore issues in a catalytic packed-bed reactor
Midland, Mi
Support manufacture and new product development of polyisocyanurate foam insulation materials.• Generated value by leading several Six Sigma projects and implementing operating and efficiency improvements in manufacturing facilities• Created & implemented plant and business level metrics for tracking manufacturing efficiency• Produced samples necessary to generate data for product development o Designed and led several large-scale formulation trials at a manufacturing plant o Executed pilot-scale experimentation and sample generation of prospective formulations o Improved and statistically validated sample testing methods and procedures• Modeled and installed novel control system for plant heat exchanger system, resulting in a 10% increase in maximum throughput• Improved plant process control and process information systems for operations personnel o Modified & leveraged code and graphics on multiple Siemens APACS+ control systems o Consulted on strategy and process control code for conversion to Allen-Bradley PLCs
Midland, Mi
Define, support, or lead projects to improve operation of manufacturing plants within this business.• Led Six Sigma projects as a Black Belt in 3 business segments to improve manufacturing efficiency o Focused on improvements in process control, process information, optimization, and data analysis o Identified and scoped potential Six Sigma projects for business leadership• Increased first-pass prime conversion through process control and operating discipline improvements• Applied engineering fundamentals and modeling techniques to resolve abnormal plant operations
Midland, Mi
Support major advanced control projects in North America and process control improvements to improve operation of manufacturing plants in North America• Installed multivariable (DMC) controllers on distillation columns as part of a plant optimization project in a light hydrocarbons plant• De-bottlenecked a batch plant through step time analysis and related operating improvements• Supported Model Predictive Control (MPC) application on batch polymerization reactors• Completed Six Sigma Black Belt training and certification
Midland, Mi
Use model-based control techniques and data analysis to improve manufacturing plants in North America.• Increased efficiency of crystal refiners by developing & implementing a model-based controller• Reduced waste in a reactor stripping process through implementation of a model-based controller
Midland, Mi
Improve operation of manufacturing plants in Michigan by refining basic controls and developing model-based control strategies.• Installed a model-based control scheme to increase efficiency of a solvent recovery system• Created a nonlinear pH controller to mitigate operational issues at a waste water treatment plant
Advisor: Costas Kravaris Dissertation Title: "Equivalent Output Formulations of Nonlinear Control Problems" Research included: - Nonlinear.
Activities and Societies: University of Michigan Men's Bowling Team
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Ray Wright works for Tau Carbon.
Ray Wright is listed as Senior Consulting Engineer at Tau Carbon.
Ray Wright is based in Midland, Michigan, United States while working with Tau Carbon.
Ray Wright has worked for Tau Carbon, Exaquest Carbon, Advanced Battery Concepts, Dow, and The Dow Chemical Company.
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Ray Wright holds Phd, Chemical Engineering from University Of Michigan.
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