Project Design

J. Dalton York

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EDUCATION

Yale University

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, 3.65 GPA (approximate) 2008

Advisor: Abbas Firoozabadi, Director, Reservoir Engineering Research Institute (Palo Alto, CA)

Dissertation: Experimental and Theoretical Developments in Hydrate Anti-Agglomeration

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

M.S. Chemical Engineering, 3.45 GPA 2004

Thesis: Design, Modeling, and Quantification of an Integrated Ammonia Combustion and reforming device (Richard I Masel,

Advisor)

Tennessee Technological University (TTU)

B.S. Chemical Engineering, 3.90 GPA 2001

summa cum laude, in cursu honorum

Minors: English, Chemistry, and Math

Honors & AWARDS

Sigma Xi, TTU Chapter 2009

University Fellow, Yale University 2004 – 2005

Tau Beta Pi Fellow, University of Illinois 2001 – 2002

Eagle Scout Rank, BSA 1995

EXPERIENCE

Ecoles de Mines des Paris (collaboration with Reservoir Engineering Research Institute / Yale University)

Postdoctoral Research Associate July 2010 - present

Testing effectiveness of rhamnolipid biosurfactant (other surfactants also) as gas hydrate

anti-agglomerant (AA) for both methane and natural gas hydrate systems including crude oils:

-Utilizing novel high-pressure apparatus for simultaneous analysis of hydrate equilibrium

and gas/liquid phase composition as well as visual observations for discerning AA performance

-Additional high-pressure DSC, rheological (utilizing apparatus agitator), and interfacial tension measurements

Tennessee Technological University – Center for Manufacturing Research

Research Assistant Professor June 2009 – May 2010 Primarily continuation of R & D work in previous role:

-Supervision of Ph.D., M.S. student (continued from previous position), and 2 summer ’09 researchers

-Identified phenomena relevant to DMFC electrocatalyst/MEA improvement

-Successful in-situ sol-gel synthesis of sulfated zirconia in Nafion membranes (solo work)

-Successful high-pressure reactor design (materials synthesis project initiated independently)

-Continued support role for Advanced Portable Power Institute (APPI) project

[ assisted with control model problem-solving ]

Tennessee Technological University – Center for Manufacturing Research

R & D Engineer II Dec 2008 – May 2009

Membrane development for intermediate temperature and direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) for DoD-supported project

(grant retained at TTU after departure of original PI):

-Developed material preparation/testing procedures from ground-up

-Novel materials R&D: reproduced co-ion conducting ceramic & initiated work on practical material for use as novel DMFC

membrane additive

Support role on solid oxide fuel cell stack design modeling as part of APPI

[ Conducted extensive literature review ]

Yale University

Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2004 - Sept 2008

Dissertation research on hydrate anti-agglomeration:

-Theoretical analysis utilizing thermodynamic colloidal interaction framework and Flory-Huggins theory.

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-Designed and built screening apparatus; established new experimental setup

-Visual observation (for agglomeration state), crystallization/dissociation, and emulsion stability experiments conducted with

model mixtures and various surfactants (with focus on rhamnolipid biosurfactant), low alcohol co-surfactant concentrations,

brine variations, and different model oils.

Statistical optimization for specific pore radius outcome in Co-impregnated MCM-41 zeolite catalyst:

-Synthesized sample design set; contributed physical and statistical analysis (during single-semester project in Prof. Haller’s

lab).

Illinois State Geological Survey

Research Staff Jan 2004 – July 2004

Experiments/modeling of used-tire conversion into mercury oxidation catalyst

Calculations to identify new mercury sorbents for flue gas decontamination

Designed/built own version of previously-developed fluidization process for separating residual carbon from fly ash for

mercury collection analysis

University of Illinois

Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2001 – May 2004

Empirical design and analysis of micro-chemical ammonia catalytic combustion/reforming device

-Teamed with student for design; solo FTIR analysis (designed/built setup) and Excel/VBA modeling (successful demonstration

of concept)

Synthesis of attractive selenium-based sorbents for mercury capture

Condea Vista/Georgia Gulf (Aberdeen, MS)

Environmental Engineering Cooperative Education Student Dec 1998 – May 2000

Successful wastewater/air emissions and solid waste management in raw PVC plant

Trained incoming co-op student

Design project for process pump seal/wash water separation (made recommendations)

skills

Technical: experimental design and analysis, materials synthesis and characterization, wide range of chemical/physical

analysis techniques, data acquisition systems, excellent laboratory/chemistry skills; proficient with FORTRAN,

MATLAB, Visual C++, various CAD programs, Microsoft Office

Organizational: leadership, technical writing, interpersonal, multi-tasking, creative problem solving

Proposals Submitted

Oak Ridge National Lab User Proposal – Center for Nanophase Material Sciences/SHaRE

Optimization of Sulfated-Zirconia Effects in Anode and Nafion Membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells [Proposal ID:

CNMS2010-029] York, J.D.; Rice-York, C.A.; Beravelli, S.

Declined 11/24/09

NSF (CBET) – Collaborative Research: Electrooxidation of Small Chain Alcohols by Catalytically Enhanced Bifunctional

Reactivity for Fuel Cells [FASTLANE ID: 1033958] Rice-York, C.A.; York, J.D.; Gold, S.A.

PENDING [Submitted 03/03/10]

service

Volunteered as mentor in NSF-sponsored RETainUS program (grant# 0908672) at TTU, Summer ’09 - ‘10

Volunteer judge for Connecticut Science Fair (Physical Sciences division), ’06 - ‘08

PUBLICATIONS AND PAtents

Two Legacy Cycle Modules in Math and Chemistry for High School Students Based on Fuel Cell Technology

Abdelrahman, M.; Rice-York, C.A.; York, J.D.; Sircy, R.; Stowers, C. AC 2010-778.

ASEE 117th Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, Lousiville, KY, June 20-23 2010

Novel Sulfated-Zirconia/Nafion® Composite Membrane for Enhanced Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Operation

York, J.D.; Beravelli, S.; Sircy, R.J.; Bauskar, A.; Rice-York, C.A. In Preparation 2010

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Effect of Brine on Hydrate Anti-agglomeration

York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. Energy Fuels, vol. 23, 293*-****-****

Alcohol Co-surfactants in Hydrate Anti-agglomeration

York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. US Provisional Patent Appl 61/031199, Renewed 2008, 2009

[Yale University submitted full patent application, 03-23-10]

Alcohol Co-surfactants in Hydrate Anti-agglomeration

York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. J. Phys. Chem. B vol. 112, 104**-*****-****

Comparing Effectiveness of Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant with a Quaternary Ammonium Salt Surfactant for Hydrate Anti-

agglomeration

York, J.D.; Firoozabadi, A. J. Phys. Chem. B vol. 112, 845-***-****

The Effects of Anti-agglomerants on the Interactions Between Hydrate Particles

Anklam, M.R.; York, J.D.; Helmerich, L.; Firoozabadi, A. AIChE J. vol. 54, 565-***-****

Statistical Design of C10-Co-MCM-41 Catalytic Template for Synthesizing Smaller-Diameter Single Wall Carbon Nanotube

Yang, Y.; York, J.D.; Xu, J.; Lim, S.; Chen, Y.; Haller, G. Micropor Mesopor Mat vol. 86, 303-***-****

Select Presentations

Novel Effects of Sulfated-Zirconia in Nafion Membranes for DMFCs

York, J.D. (speaker); Beravelli, S.; Sircy, R.J.; Bauskar, A.; Rice-York, C.A. Paper 662a,

AIChE Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 13, 2009

Novel Effects of Sulfated-Zirconia in Nafion Membranes for DMFCs

York, J.D. (speaker); Beravelli, S.; Sircy, R.J.; Bauskar, A.; Rice-York, C.A. Paper 1095,

216th ECS Meeting. Vienna, Austria. October 8, 2009

Gas Hydrate Plug Inhibition via Surfactants: Theoretical Framework (Invited)

York, J.D. Research Seminar Series (Tennessee Technological University - ChE Dept.).

Cookeville, TN. September 29, 2009

Gas Hydrate Plug Inhibition (Invited)

York, J.D. CEGRA Seminar. Tennessee Technological University. March 19, 2009

Effectiveness of Biosurfactant and Quaternary Ammonium Salt as Hydrate Anti-Agglomerants: Effect of Model Oil

Concentration, Methanol as Co-surfactant, and Salinity

York, J.D.(speaker); Firoozabadi, A. Paper 735f, AIChE Annual Meeting.

Philadelphia, PA. November 21, 2008

Use of Biosurfactants in Hydrate Anti-Agglomeration

York, J. D. (speaker); Firoozabadi, A. SPE 116214,

Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. Denver, CO. September 23, 2008

Anti-Agglomeration of Hydrates

York, J. D. (speaker); Firoozabadi, A. SPE Gulf Coast Regional Ph.D. Student Paper Competition.

Austin, TX. April 12, 2008

Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant As Effective Hydrate Anti-Agglomerant

York, J.D. (speaker); Firoozabadi, A. Paper 596d, AIChE Annual Meeting.

Salt Lake City, UT. November 8, 2007

Theoretical Framework for Anti-Agglomeration in Hydrates

York, J.D. (speaker); Firoozabadi, A. Paper 225g, AIChE Annual Meeting.

San Francisco, CA. November 14, 2006

Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonia Over an Activated Porous Anodic Alumina Microreactor

Ganley, J.C.; York, J.D.; Seebauer, E.G.; Masel, R.I.

AIChE Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. November 18, 2003

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An Investigation of Early Age Curing Behavior and Pore Water Development in Blended Cement

Mixtures

York, J.D.(speaker); Biernacki, J.J.

AIChE Southern Regional Conference. Clemson, SC. April 21, 2001

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