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THE AVN BLOG: Process Demonstration and Scale-Up

A client wanted to evaluate at pilot scale a process involving alkali metal-catalyzed addition of butadiene. A stirred pressure reactor was installed with a feed system for controlled addition of butadiene. The process was investigated to assess the effects of variables such as feed location and rate, temperature, stirring speed,… Read More

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THE AVN BLOG: Process Development, Pilot Plant Operation  

A liquid-phase batch process operated by a client had potential for conversion to a continuous process, which would increase the capacity of the unit. The process included hazardous materials with stringent requirements for temperature control. AVN prepared a process design for a unit, based on a small CSTR. Design safety… Read More

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AVN CTO RECOGNIZED WITH 2023 EVANS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va., August 25, 2023 – AVN Corp. announced today that Dr. John “Jack” Dever, chief technology officer and executive vice president, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Lawrence B. Evans Award in Chemical Engineering Practice by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). This prestigious… Read More

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AVN engineer Raymond Rooks honored with prestigious industry recognition: AIChE Fellow

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV, Aug. 21, 2023 – AVN Corp. today announced the election of Raymond Rooks, principal engineer, as a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The highest grade of membership, this honor represents Rooks’s firm dedication and years of distinctive professional achievements in the practice of… Read More

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Jennifer Pramuk Earns Distinguished Certification 

AVN Corp. announced today that Jennifer Pramuk, GIS developer II, recently achieved GIS Professional Certification. GIS Professional Certification is a recognized credential that sets the benchmark for skills in the geographic information systems field by considering educational background, experience, and contributions to the GIS community. It gives our customers… Read More

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