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Re-directed formulation approach for alternative
fuels producer, resulting in a 5-fold cost reduction of additives
package, revamping of R&D program, and development of proprietary formulations. |
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Identified excessive operating cost of
"novel" waste treatment process. Avoided $ 0.7 MM of
unprofitable investment by venture capitalist. |
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Reduced batch cycle time by revising control
strategy. Increased plant capacity 35% with no additional investment. |
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Identified 19% capacity expansion at 1/3 capital
cost per incremental capacity compared to new unit. Plant expansion
project initiated. Investment in planned new plant deferred at least
4 years. |
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Designed low-cost skid-mounted production unit for
initial product commercialization. On-site location at end-users minimized
material inventories and reduced material packaging and shipping costs
by 6 cents/lb. |
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Located low-cost, high-quality ASME code-certified
fabricator. Quoted vessel prices 40% lower and delivery 3 weeks
faster than closest bidder. |
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Reconfigured process scale-up, switching from proposed
labor-intensive solid-fed batch operation to automated, minimal-inventory
liquid-fed continuous process. Reduced reactor size 9-fold and
eliminated material handling hazards. |
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Simplified reaction & product recovery sequence for
electronics-grade specialty chemical. Shortened cycle time 60% and
reduced yield losses. |
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Reviewed technology portfolio for start-up
company. Identified key developmental and regulatory hurdles to
be addressed in business plan presented to venture capitalists. |
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Developed standardized customized symbol library
for control system user interface, based on operator input. Simplified
end-user's ability to add to / modify system. |
