Publications & Thought Leadership

Industry Research & Innovation

Peer-reviewed and conference work on sulfur recovery, gas processing, and emissions compliance.

Papers

Evaluating PE Buy-and-Build Strategy for Small-Medium Firms

An independent research paper on how small and medium private equity firms can structure post-merger integration to actually realize the returns targeted in buy-and-build acquisition strategies, combining a review of academic research with real-world case studies of successful and failed integrations.

2018 Getting the Most out of your SRU Performance Tests

Outlines the full scope of a proper SRU performance evaluation — from onsite sampling and safety preparation through engineering analysis — and the distinct value it delivers to environmental, operations, maintenance, and management stakeholders alike.

2018 Improving Your Bottom Line — Thermal Incinerator Optimization

Covers practical optimization approaches for thermal incinerator performance in sulfur recovery operations, focused on operating and cost improvements available without capital investment. Presented at the Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference, Norman, OK.

2022 Mercaptan Closure Around the GSU

Addresses closure strategies for mercaptan handling around the gas sweetening unit, drawn from direct troubleshooting and field experience. Presented at CRU Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid, The Hague, Netherlands (also MEScon 2023, Abu Dhabi, UAE).

Presentations

2021 The Impact of Biofuels on Sulphur Recovery

Examines the industry shift toward co-processing biofuels and renewable feedstocks, and the resulting effects on sulfur recovery unit design and operation. Presented at the Brimstone Virtual Vail Symposium.

2020 Amine Corrosion Troubleshooting with Acid Gas Enrichment Units

A troubleshooting case study on accelerated corrosion identified in an acid gas enrichment unit regenerator column, covering root-cause investigation via phased array ultrasonic testing and amine chemistry analysis. Presented at the Brimstone Vail Sulfur Recovery Symposium.

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