The AVN Blog

A new process currently in development incorporates a reactive distillation concept aimed at dramatically enhancing both operability and cost-effectiveness. To validate the underlying assumptions, a demonstration was essential. AVN initiated laboratory experiments to collect preliminary data and used advanced process simulation tools to fine-tune the distillation column design, optimizing it… Read More

A company sought to assess the effectiveness of novel materials for removing carbon dioxide from mixed gas streams. To facilitate this, AVN developed a screening unit for single-pass evaluation of candidate materials, supported by precise analytical techniques to ensure accurate performance measurements. Initial testing yielded valuable data on capacity and… Read More

A customer wanted to test a novel concept involving vapor-phase contact of hydrocarbon mixtures with oxygen at elevated temperatures and pressures. To support this initiative, AVN designed and commissioned a lab-scale experimental unit capable of safely executing the process and monitoring reaction progress. Tests were conducted across varying reactant ratios… Read More

A company sought to enhance the yield of a liquid-phase catalytic process. To support this effort, AVN constructed a semi-batch laboratory unit and conducted extensive testing across a range of catalysts and operating conditions. Through these experiments, key factors influencing overall yield were identified, including the effect of recycling unconverted… Read More

A customer required a challenging separation to be demonstrated at pilot scale. AVN engineered and built a skid-mounted distillation system tailored for the task. The unit was operated across a range of conditions using authentic feedstock to generate operational insights and performance data. Upon completion of the initial studies, the… Read More