Chemical Solutions

Bob Mackison, CChem FRSC, M Inst Pet
Process Technology Consultant to the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Allied Industries
Process Technology Consultant to the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Allied Industries Process Consultant offering a range of cradle to grave specialist services for batch and continuous processes.

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CONSULTANCY OFFERED
Advice and practical assistance provided in the following areas:-
Chemical Process Investigations
On-site mass balance determinations across single / multiple items of equipment.
By-product minimisation
Yield maximisation

Chemical Problem Solving
Problem definition
Process troubleshooting / problem solving a speciality

Process Analysis
Strategy for in-line process analysis systems for monitoring and control.
Laboratory and plant analysis:- methods, method development and options in support of the above.
The determination of water in any material (gas, liquid, solid (from 1ppm to 100%.).
All aspects relating to sampling (including stationary source emissions).
Laboratory design , commissioning and staff training for plant start-up.
Technical writing and presentations.
Expert witness.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Confidential Projects undertaken include:-
Process problem solving
On-line analysis advice provided for food and chemical processes.
Technical writing and reporting.
Advising instrument manufacturers.
Advising on research programmes and process optimisation.
Representing Companies at conferences and exhibitions.
Expert witness

CAREER
Over 34 years experience with DCL and British Petroleum as a Research Analytical Chemist providing specialist support for research, production and licensing worldwide. Managing a group of specialist analytical chemists. Directed process problem investigations. A key team member in the identification and definition of process analysis requirements. Development of a state of the art system for the remote monitoring of process streams. The transfer of specialist analytical technology from research into production. The formulation and technical direction of Analytical Research Programmes

Other activities: Key team member for the commissioning of the following multistage petrochemical processes :-
Acrylonitrile (UK & Mexico),
Chloroprene monomer (France & Russia),
Chloroprene polymer (France).
Phenol / Acetone (India & Mexico).
Offshore support provided for North Sea gas drying plants (Forties & West Sole)
Laboratory training and commissioning for Natural Gas Plant (Abu Dhabi).
Represented BP on various BSI and ISO Committees (including the determination of water in crude oil by a Karl Fischer method)

QUALIFICATIONS

CChem FRSC, M Inst Pet
CONTACT DETAILS
Mr. Bob Mackison, 474 Reigate Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5XA
Telephone : (44) (0)1737 - 351777 Fax : (44) (0)1737 - 371606
Mobile: 0585 950884

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