The AVN Blog

When a client was having problems with their existing product line, they asked AVN to develop a new side release agent that would prevent wet coal from freezing to the sides of rail cars during winter transport. Within six weeks, AVN had devised a method to quantitatively measure the effectiveness… Read More

A client’s research had discovered that an unexpected product was obtained in a fermentation process. Although this product had no established market, it was a potential intermediate for production of other valuable products. AVN helped identify three specific target molecules of value, and then carried out proof-of-concept studies that demonstrated… Read More

AVN’s brand icon represents an innovative work process with various components that combine to form a whole operation. The “brand blocks” signify the series of capabilities and actions required to fulfill a customer’s business objectives.   The icon symbolizes a manner in which expert research, development and engineering methods fit together… Read More

Biofuels are critical in moving to lower carbon transportation options. A customer had developed technology for production of renewable jet fuel, diesel and naphtha from renewable raw materials and needed assistance in demonstrating the process at larger scale. AVN constructed a pilot unit capable of the process conditions required and… Read More

Used batteries contain valuable components that can be recovered for re-use. AVN assisted a customer in evaluating a process for dissolving battery materials and analyzing the composition of the different phases generated in the process. This information was useful in better defining the process for operation at a larger scale. Read More