Projects Completed
We have successfully completed a number of projects using proven mathematical optimization and process integration principles.
Dow AgroSciences
Fresh- and Wastewater minimisation in an agrochemical facility initially owned by Sentrachem and later owned by Dow AgroSciences. The minimisation of water was achieved through the exploitation of recycle and reuse opportunities within the battery limits/boundaries of the facility using process integration.
Sasol Technology
Parahydroxy-Benzoic-Acid (PHBA) project at Sasol Technology (R&D) where a batch multipurpose facility had to be designed. The design methodology used the continuous-time formulation in conjunction with a superstructure for the entire facility, which was then optimised to yield the best design. Results of this work were presented at the South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) Congress in September 2003.
Sasol Technology
Development of a detailed operational scheduling model for the manufacture of Propylene Glycol Ethers (PGEs) from Propylene Oxide for Sasol Technology (Concept Development). The objective of this project was to establish an optimal production schedule that minimised operational and capital costs for the multipurpose PGE facility. The results of this work were presented at the 34th Annual Conference for the Operations Research Society of South Africa in September 2004.
CSIR
Contractor for Advanced Mathematical Modelling (2010 & 2011).
Unilever
Steam optimization for the soap manufacturing facility (2006).
Sedichem Chemical Technology Incubator
Independent technical audit (ITA) for Sedichem Chemical Technology Incubator on a proposed sorbates facility (2004).
Business optimization through mathematical modeling.
Experts in:
- Batch process scheduling and design
- Process integration
- Mathematical modeling
- Wastewater minimization
- Energy optimization