AVN’s deep technical heritage and uncommon lab and pilot plant facilities provide the talent and resources that chemical and energy companies need to develop, improve and scale chemical processes while minimizing cost and risk.
Scientists and engineers in the Chemical and Environmental Technologies business area possess a broad range of technical capabilities in industrial R&D, ranging from fundamental research to highly applied development in both the process and product arenas. Many of their scientific contributions have changed the basis of competition in the chemical, petrochemical, and related industries. Key technical capabilities include catalysis, process chemistry, advanced separations, reaction engineering, computational/quantum chemistry, analytical science, polymer science, process safety, modeling and simulation, statistical analysis, experimental design, transport phenomena, materials of construction, process economics, and environmental technologies. These capabilities are applied to important needs, such as biomass conversion, alternative raw materials, coal gasification, more efficient chemical processes, reduced environmental impact, and new products with improved properties. AVN’s capabilities are uniquely leveraged by assembling a highly successful multidisciplinary team approach using advanced technologies and a systems approach to process synthesis. Core competencies are summarized as follows:
Process Development
Implementing a successful chemical process requires the integration of multiple disciplines and capabilities. AVN has exceptional depth of experience in these areas. Our staff have contributed to the development of processes ranging from initial small-scale laboratory experiments to the start-up and operation of world-scale commercial units.
Learn MoreProcess Validation
AVN’s world-class process development facilities include versatile pilot plants for technology demonstration, scale-up, market development, product production, and specialized unit operation testing. Highly experienced engineers and operating staff work with clients to understand their objectives, which are used to size, design, build, and operate a pilot plant with appropriate levels of automation and control.
Learn MoreCatalysis
AVN personnel have a wide range of experience in catalysis, including the development and testing of both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. The processes involved include hydrogenation, hydroformylation, oligomerization/polymerization of olefins, selective olefin oxidation, condensation reactions, alkoxylation, and others.
Learn MoreSeparations
Chemical separation processes are only successful if the products can be separated and purified to meet required specifications. AVN personnel have an exceptionally deep background in separations technology, applications. • Distillation • Crystallization • Solid-liquid Separations • Absorption and Adsorption
Learn MoreHazardous Chemical Handling
AVN is experienced in handling hazardous chemicals, including flammable and highly toxic materials. While we treat these chemicals with great respect, our team understands the requirements to handle them safely. Building experience with these materials in the laboratory leads to a better understanding of both the chemistry and the hazards that must be addressed when scaling up to a commercial process. Our team can assist you with hazard identification and mitigation techniques to reduce operational risk.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO SAFETY
AVN is committed to operating safely, improving the health of our employees, and protecting the environment. We also make a very positive contribution to economic development in the State and our Nation, and to the welfare of the communities in which we reside and operate.
OUR CUSTOMERS RETAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
AVN customers retain all intellectual property rights in their technologies, and service agreements offer the ability to start and cease work easily and quickly. AVN considers it extremely important to protect the confidentiality of information received from clients.
OUR TECHNICAL TEAM ARE EXPERTS
AVN’s experienced and highly capable technical team forms the core of our research and development business. Most of AVN’s professionals have spent their entire careers focused on R&D and scale-up efforts across industry, and many have more than 25 years of experience. They have been at the forefront of development and commercialization for significant innovations in the chemical industry. Our team brings a deep heritage of industrial chemical R&D and scale-up. We are staffed with a broad mix of highly-trained experts in the chemical-related fields, including Ph.D.-level researchers, professional engineers, members of the National Academy of Engineering, as well as highly skilled laboratory/pilot plant technicians and operators.
Locations and Business Units
Corporate Headquarters,
Chemical Process Technologies,
Technical Engineering,
Specialty & Custom Chemicals Manufacturing
Physical Address
1740 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV
25303
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 8396
South Charleston, WV
25303
Locations and Business Units
Advanced Software Technologies
Physical Address
430 Drummond Street, Suite 2
Morgantown, WV
26505
