DUPONT REINFORCES THE BENEFITS OF INTEROPERABILITY WEBINAR

The Clean Air Act in the United States requires that operators of petroleum refineries, chemical plants, and many manufacturing facilities develop leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs. Traditionally, most operators have relied on manually intensive processes to manage their LDAR programs and the records required to demonstrate compliance. Even when they follow their LDAR programs diligently, many operators lack confidence in their degree of compliance. This is due to the fact that manual LDAR compliance processes often cannot keep pace with changes that occur at many facilities.

Environmental intellect (Ei), an environmental and safety compliance software provider, has developed a technology that uses intelligent piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to enable more efficient and automated LDAR compliance.

With AutoCAD® P&ID software powering the intelligent P&IDs, Ei’s solution allows facilities to:
• Automatically highlight P&IDs to show regulated equipment
• Generate real-time compliance calculations and reports
• Manage facility changes in compliance processes in real-time
• Link maintenance, operational, and design systems to compliance processes
• Save time and money while improving the reliability of LDAR processes and documentation
• Reduce fugitive emissions and benefit the environment
• Improve corporate wellness and public relations

Ian Matthew Technical Marketing Manager, Plant Solutions Autodesk, Inc.   Ian is responsible for the production of technical sales collateral and sales tools to support the Autodesk Plant Solutions sales process.  This includes development of product demonstrations and presentations for the Autodesk reseller channel as well as internal sales personnel.  Ian also provides product and market expertise for conferences, tradeshows, webinars and seminars.  Ian has over 35 years experience working in the field of Computer-Aided Design of process plant.  He originally worked developing process simulation software at CAD Centre, Cambridge, England (now AVEVA) before moving into managing the development of one of the first database oriented P&ID software systems.  At Intergraph Corporation, Ian performed the product management role for the introduction and development of PDS.  In this role he worked very closely with key customers and outside consultants to develop the technical marketing materials and product presentations.  Following his tenure at Intergraph, Ian held Business Development positions at, rebis, Dassault Systemes and Bentley Systems Ian holds  B.Sc.Tech in Chemical Engineering and Fuel Technology and M.Sc.Tech in Chemical Engineering and Fuel Technology degrees from Sheffield University, England.

Jess M. Askey Co-Founder Environmental intellect (Ei) Jess has been developing software for over 20 years and strives to create innovative and robust solutions for a diverse array of industries.  Jess has worked on a litany of software projects during his career ranging from embedded systems design to wide-area enterprise software solutions.  His personal interests started him in assembly language for arcade gaming systems, which subsequently grew into a C++ based architecture system for creating and designing game and game platforms.  Expanding into the information technology realm, Jess involved himself at several Wyoming-based software development and service companies involved in the structured materials, plastics cataloging and environmental engineering industries.  Jess’ experience has focused on the following technology areas: • Enterprise Data Model Design and Implementation • Global Web Information Management Systems • Field Computer Data Collection and Reporting • Ad-Hoc Report Generation and Storage Mechanisms • Mid-Tier Microsoft Access Software Solutions • Server Planning, Implementation and Disaster Recovery Plans • Virtualized Hosting Solutions • Sharepoint Integrated Collaboration and Workflow Systems • AutoCAD Plugins and Design • ESRI ArcGIS Web Solutions and Design   Jess’ focus at Ei encompasses directing implementation of the I.T. infrastructure, as well as overseeing and designing all product software development.

Shane E. Kling Co-Founder Environmental intellect (Ei) Shane has over 5 years of environmental and safety compliance experience, having worked in over 100 facilities supporting the petroleum refining, petrochemicals, plastics, paints, and alternative fuels production industries with local, state, Federal, and Consent Decree regulations.  Shane is a degreed chemical engineer from Purdue University, and he is recognized within the LDAR industry as a leading expert in program auditing, equipment inventory, and Turnaround compliance management.  Shane’s experience has focused on the following areas of compliance: • Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) • Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP (BWON) • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reporting • Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) • Refinery MACT I and II • Miscellaneous Organic NESHAP (MON MACT) • Miscellaneous Coatings MACT • Title V Permitting • Process Safety Management Shane contributes to Ei by providing real-life, plant experience, engineering principles, and imagination to drive Ei’s product software development.  Along with his engineering contributions, Shane also supports Ei as the company’s business development leader.

Moderator:

Brian Nessen Group Publisher POWER magazine Brian Nessen has over 20 years experience in the media industry, specifically in the energy markets.  He is currently Vice President and Group Publisher for the TradeFair Group division of Access Intelligence.  He also maintains the role of Publisher of POWER magazine. During the past ten years Brian has been involved in the development of numerous e-media initiatives that derive from or enhance traditional media.  During the past 5 years he was involved with the acquisition and redevelopment of POWER magazine.  Brian holds a BSBA from Tulsa University.

     
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