The Speaker

Job Title

Senior Sales Engineer

Company

Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH

Speaker Bio

Mechanical Engineer, worked for Uhde High Pressure Technologies between 1990 and 2003 as a Mechanic/ Fitter mainly for HP Pumps and other HP-Equipment for LDPE-Plants. He is working since 2004 as a Sales Engineer focused on HP pumps for the LDPE market.

Presentation

Performance of Peroxide Cocktails in the High-Pressure Polyethylene Process and Investigation of their Decomposition Kinetics

Job Title

PhD Student

Company

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Speaker Bio

Svenja Albus is a PhD student in the group of Prof. Busch at the TU Darmstadt. The focus of her research is the investigation and calculation of the decomposition kinetics of peroxides and various peroxide cocktails (mixtures of several peroxides). The influence of different peroxides in a solution on their decomposition kinetics under LDPE polymerization process conditions is evaluated. Also, the determination of the influence of pressure, concentration of peroxides and solvents on the decomposition in cocktails is part of the work.

Presentation

Improvements and internal guidelines for process interlocks - hppe plants

Job Title

Company

Braskem

Speaker Bio

Presentation

Manufacturing capacity and Digital technology to boost LDPE/EVA industry

Company

Baker Hughes

Presentation

Introducing the next level of machine data analysis and failure prediction

Company

Clariant

Presentation

The Plant Improvement Alliance: Total plant health check approach

Job Title

Company

Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH

Speaker Bio

Presentation

Safety-Related Investigation of Decomposition and Relief Processes

Job Title

PhD Student

Company

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Speaker Bio

Laura Euler Bueno is a PhD student in the group of Prof. Busch at the TU Darmstadt since 2021. Her research topic deals with the influence of alcohols as chain transfer agents (CTA) on the continuous high-pressure polymerization of ethene. Based on the performed mini-plant experiments, a homologous series of the transfer activity of alcohols could be established and compared with the literature.

Presentation

The Plant Improvement Alliance: Total plant health check approach

Job Title

Technical Director

Company

Burckhardt Compression

Speaker Bio

Presentation

Severe central valve damages after modifying a tubular reactor to an intercooler

Unveiling Compressor Challenges and Process Inconsistencies through Non-Intrusive Flow Measurement Technology

Job Title

Manufacturing Manager

Company

Innospec Leuna GmbH

Speaker Bio

Passionate engineer for LDPE process and genuine manager to inspire people. 

2003: Finished studies of Process Engineering at Martin Luther University Halle,

2003-2010: Project Manager for LDPE topics at Innospec Leuna,

2010-2018: Maintenance Manager for LDPE Plant at Innospec,

since 2019: Manufacturing Manager for LDPE Plant at Innospec.

Presentation

Welcome and market news

Job Title

Head of Product Management and Sales

Company

Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH

Speaker Bio

Studied mechanical engineering in Darmstadt, Germany and Glasgow, Scotland. Worked at Uhde in the field of materials and stress analysis. Author and co-author of several ASME publications on high pressure equipment design. Currently working as department manager for product management and sales at Uhde High Pressure Technologies.

Presentation

Severe central valve damages after modifying a tubular reactor to an intercooler

Job Title

Senior Consultant

Company

Jansen + Tetenborg - Vibration and Pulsation Consulting

Speaker Bio

2009 – 2019: Project Engineer and Head of Department at KÖTTER Consulting Engineers 2019 - 2022: Dr. Jansen – Vibration and Pulsation Consulting since 2022: Senior Consultant and Co-Founder of Jansen + Tetenborg - Vibration and Pulsation Consulting

Presentation

100,000 cycle test hp control valve

Job Title

Head of Product Group Valves

Company

Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH

Presentation

Sustainable process performance improvement via polymer APC for LDPE/EVA Applications

Job Title

Managing Director / Tech Advisor

Company

I-APC

Speaker Bio

Over 45 years of experience in advanced process control, process engineering and project

management. Recognized expert in all aspects of the polymers business. In the field of advanced

process control he has been a pioneer and innovator, advisor using advanced concepts with

experience in most PE, PP, and PS process technologies. Provided consulting in APC and support

services to Polymer customers and Implemented APC using multiple commercial software including

Aspentech Apollo and Pavilion Process Perfecter worldwide

Presentation

Manufacturing capacity and Digital technology to boost LDPE/EVA industry

Company

Baker Hughes

Presentation

Unveiling Compressor Challenges and Process Inconsistencies through Non-Intrusive Flow Measurement Technology

Job Title

Head of Market Management for Chemical Industry

Company

FLEXIM GmbH

Speaker Bio

Dr. Ingo Nickel holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and has over 10 years of experience in the chemical and refining industry. He has worked extensively on automation projects, collaborating with leading organizations to implement cutting-edge technologies and optimize industrial processes. Dr. Nickel's expertise in flow measurement and automation technology has been instrumental in helping companies achieve operational excellence and drive sustainable growth.

Presentation

Regular health check for catalyst pump’s optimal uptime

Company

Uhde Service Center USA

Presentation

Performance of Peroxide Cocktails in the High-Pressure Polyethylene Process and Investigation of their Decomposition Kinetics

Job Title

PhD Student

Company

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Speaker Bio

Presentation

Advances on state-of-health methodology for high pressure tubes

Job Title

High Pressure Material Engineer

Company

Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH

Speaker Bio

Dr. Fabian Pöhl received his Diploma

in Mechanical Engineering in 2010 and his PhD in the field of Materials Science and Technology

in 2014. Thereafter, he worked as a post-doctoral researcher and group leader at

the Ruhr-Universität Bochum/Germany at the Institute for Materials and Chair of

Materials Technology. Upon joining the SEEPEX GmbH (brand of Ingersoll Rand),

he served as a Global Product Manager in the field of Pump Technology. Since

2022, he has been working as a Material Engineer for thyssenkrupp Uhde High

Pressure Technologies GmbH.

Presentation

Job Title

Process Engineer

Company

KraussMaffei Berstorff GmbH

Speaker Bio

Process Engineer at KraussMaffei Berstorff GmbH in Hanover since 2006

2013 - Head of Process Technology Twin Screw Extruders

Since 2019 Head of Process Technology Single Screw Extruders for Melt to Pellet

Presentation

Better be safe! The latest developments and findings on the long-term stability of high-pressure rupture discs.

Job Title

Team Leader Special Applications & Spare Parts

Company

REMBE GmbH Safety+Control

Speaker Bio

David Rasche, born in 1989, studied mechanical engineering with a specialization in process engineering at the University of Paderborn. There, following his master's degree, he conducted scientific work on the topics of defined nanoparticle synthesis and multidimensional characterization processes of gas-borne aerosol particles as part of a doctoral project. Since fall 2020, he has also been active in business development for REMBE® GmbH Safety + Control. Through his work as Special Application and Business Explorer, he is familiar with various concepts of industrial explosion protection as well as process technology. In particular, he has a distinct wealth of knowledge in the field of safeguarding process plants against excessive overpressure.

Presentation

Safety-Related Investigation of Decomposition and Relief Processes

Job Title

PhD Student

Company

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Speaker Bio

Aaron Röblitz is a PhD student in the group of Prof. Busch at the TU Darmstadt. His research focuses on safety-related investigations of decomposition and relief scenarios in the high-pressure range. The analysis is visual and based on measurement data using a view cell and fast response measuring instruments. This is complemented by selected simulation models.

Presentation

Conveying LDPE and EVA

Job Title

Team Leader Product Management & Support

Company

Coperion GmbH

Speaker Bio

Christian Soretz, age 58, holds a Diploma Degree in Chemical Engineering from Technical University in Vienna/Austria. He collected professional experience through several positions in Marketing, Product Management and Sales, mainly for Coperion. Currently he is responsible for Product Management, Licensor Relationship and Sales Support Systems incl. the market introduction of the conveying process FLUIDLIFT ecoblue®.

Job Title

Head of division Machinery and Plants

Company

Kötter Consulting Engineers

Speaker Bio

Since 2024

Head of division Machinery and Plants

Since 2008

Head of the Numerical Studies Working Group

Since 2004

Head of Department Pulsation Studies

Since 2000

Project Manager - Machinery and plants - KÖTTER Consulting Engineers, Rheine, Germany

From 1998 until 2000

Gesellschaft für dynamische Prüfmethoden mbH, Mannheim, Germany

Education 1991 - 1998

Studies of mechanical engineering, associate at institute of engineering mechanics, degree of Ph.D. • Ruhr-University Bochum

Presentation

Introducing the next level of machine data analysis and failure prediction

Job Title

Director Sales

Company

PROGNOST Systems GmbH

Speaker Bio

My foundation is a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, which I obtained in the UK and Germany.

Since 2004, I have been involved in PROGNOST sales for machine protection and diagnostic solutions in many industries, but especially in the LDPE industry.

In 2011 I was appointed Director Sales and since then I have been leading the international sales team of PROGNOST Systems.

Presentation

UHPT's approach for high pressure plant turnaround support

Job Title

Company

Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH

Speaker Bio

I graduated

with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ruhr University Bochum. I began my

professional journey at Uhde in 2014 and have been an integral part of the Service

department since 2018. In my current role, I hold the responsibility for

overseeing and managing both Field and Factory service activities.

Presentation

Hyper compressor solid carbide plunger reconditioning strategies

Job Title

Managing Director

Company

CTD

Speaker Bio

Luc van Loon has a Master Degree in Materials Engineering, graduated from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium in 1988.

Managing Director at CTD since 2005.

Main areas of experience: manufacturing and reconditioning of hyper compressor components particularly solid carbide plungers and packing cups. Defect analysis of hyper compressor components. Tungsten carbide coatings.

Presentation

Sustainable process performance improvement via polymer APC for LDPE/EVA Applications

Job Title

Managing Director / Tech Advisor

Company

I-APC

Speaker Bio

Over 25 years of polymer operation experience with APC Initiatives on various polyolefin process

technologies. Led, Managed, and Mentored APC Team and involved in Polymer APC solution

development team. Project Consultant, Technical Advisor / Lead, and deliver best practices for

polymer production control projects for AspenTech and Rockwell Pavilion APC solution. Led benefit

study, design, and implementation of advanced process control on most PE and PP process

technology in multiple location world-wide. Extensively working in Batch Optimal Control, Batch

APC, and Batch Recipe Optimization.

Presentation

The Plant Improvement Alliance: Cooperation case study on tubular reactor and let down valve improvement

Job Title

Company

ECI

Speaker Bio

Company

ECI

Speaker Bio

Abhi leads the Business Development activities for ECI Group, with a focus on ECI’s HPPE technology offerings. He has worked at Simon Carves for over 17 years in a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, estimating, proposals, contracts and sales/marketing, supporting clients and operations across the globe. Abhi recently completed an MBA degree and, outside the office, he is an avid musician.