LDPE Plant Improvement Conference
Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH
The Speaker
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Rainer Achatzi
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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.
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Svenja Albus
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Performance of Peroxide Cocktails in the High-Pressure Polyethylene Process and Investigation of their Decomposition Kinetics
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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.
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Luciana Almeida da Silva
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Improvements and internal guidelines for process interlocks - hppe plants
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Company
Braskem
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Riccardo Bartalucci
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Manufacturing capacity and Digital technology to boost LDPE/EVA industry
Company
Baker Hughes
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Helge Bergmann
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Introducing the next level of machine data analysis and failure prediction
Company
Clariant
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Dr. Boris Brat
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Alexander Cosak
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The Plant Improvement Alliance: Total plant health check approach
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Company
Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH
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Laura Euler Bueno
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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.
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Jonas Gomes
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The Plant Improvement Alliance: Total plant health check approach
Job Title
Technical Director
Company
Burckhardt Compression
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Mirko Graf
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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.
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Waldemar Hiller
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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.
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Christian Jansen
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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
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Yuri Levchenko
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100,000 cycle test hp control valve
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Head of Product Group Valves
Company
Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH
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Brian Lines
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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
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Samra Masinovic
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Manufacturing capacity and Digital technology to boost LDPE/EVA industry
Company
Baker Hughes
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Tsuyoshi Mizuno
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Ingo Nickel
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Unveiling Compressor Challenges and Process Inconsistencies through Non-Intrusive Flow Measurement Technology
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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.
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Paul Phelan
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Regular health check for catalyst pump’s optimal uptime
Company
Uhde Service Center USA
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Sandra Pietrasch
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Performance of Peroxide Cocktails in the High-Pressure Polyethylene Process and Investigation of their Decomposition Kinetics
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PhD Student
Company
Technische Universität Darmstadt
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Dr. Fabian Pöhl
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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.
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Thomas Preuss
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Job Title
Process Engineer
Company
KraussMaffei Berstorff GmbH
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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
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David Rasche
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Better be safe! The latest developments and findings on the long-term stability of high-pressure rupture discs.
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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.
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Aaron Röblitz
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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.
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Christian Soretz
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Conveying LDPE and EVA
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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®.
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Jan Steinhausen
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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
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Christian Steinkamp
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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.
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Phillip Teucher
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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.
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Luc van Loon
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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.
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Kawin Vanijdee
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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.
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David Williams
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Chris Willy
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The Plant Improvement Alliance: Cooperation case study on tubular reactor and let down valve improvement
Job Title
Company
ECI
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Abhi Shivraj
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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.
