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Pilot Pyrolysis Plant Operations and Industry Support
Applied consultancy and research engineering support for industry projects using a pilot-scale pyrolysis plant, from feedstock preparation to technical reporting.
Timeline
2024 - Present
Role
Consultant / Research Engineer
Institution
Stellenbosch University
Technology
Process ManagementTechnical AnalysisPlant OperationsQuality Control
I provide research and technical support for short-term projects requested by industry partners who are seeking specific outputs from pyrolysis products or detailed analyses of those products.
These projects are conducted using a pilot-scale pyrolysis plant and involve comprehensive process management, from material preparation to final reporting.
Core responsibilities
- Preparing feedstock for pilot plant processing.
- Conducting sampling using coning and quartering techniques.
- Drafting detailed project timelines for execution and reporting.
- Overseeing full pyrolysis plant operations during project runs.
- Troubleshooting technical issues in real time.
- Documenting operational and analytical findings.
- Delivering weekly progress reports to project stakeholders.