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Caldera is the preeminent supplier of autoclave level control and steam vent valves for HPAL and HPOX ore processes. Manufactures custom-engineered specialty ceramic and metal components with exceptional customer support.Developed requisite technical knowledge and skills in new fields to comprehend and solve vexing flow and materials problems. Instituted a disciplined scientific approach to technical problem solving. Teamed with customers, suppliers and other internal and external… Show more Caldera is the preeminent supplier of autoclave level control and steam vent valves for HPAL and HPOX ore processes. Manufactures custom-engineered specialty ceramic and metal components with exceptional customer support.Developed requisite technical knowledge and skills in new fields to comprehend and solve vexing flow and materials problems. Instituted a disciplined scientific approach to technical problem solving. Teamed with customers, suppliers and other internal and external experts. • Caldera create CalPhlash, a multiphase compressible flow model (see link above), and verified results with in-operation testing. Solved enigmatic flash tank flow problems resulting in multimillion-dollar annual customer savings and further equipment sales.• Instituted improvements to engineering and innovation, moving from a reactive to a predictive approach.• Contrary to accepted premise, verified that flat plug trim can adequately control autoclave level. This has become an industry standard resulting in multi-million dollar improvement by sustained operation.• Combined multi-phase and super-critical flow modeling.• Combined solid mechanics, thermal stress, fracture mechanics and fractrography to solve complex ceramic fracture problems. Consulted by ceramics manufactures and with customers to improve materials and applications.• Trained colleagues and customers in the aforementioned technological advances.• 1 patent awarded, 1 pending, and continuing patent advice to company and colleagues Show less
