Session 3A Managing costs whilst improving emissions control

Rodney Foo has over 14 years of experience in R&D, product development and project management from market leaders in catalysis, O&G and minerals.  At Lhoist, he is the global project leader for bringing new innovative lime products to the flue gas treatment (FGT) industry.  He collaborates strongly with engineering companies and end-users from various sectors: energy from waste, steel, biomass to power, and industrial applications.  Rodney specializes in working closely on-site with clients to understand and develop the optimum FGT solutions (product & process control) for each customer’s current and future needs.

Johan Heiszwolf PhD. has more than 25 years of research & development experience in chemical reactor engineering and materials science. He authored over fifty technical publications and patents with a H-index of 16.

As global director for flue gas treatment applications at Lhoist, he focuses on the development of innovative products, advanced technical support, and marketing.

Mark has over 11 years experience in the Air Pollution Control industry, covering all aspects of a Flue Gas Treatment system including filtration and materials handling. Previous experience includes designing and developing air pollution control systems for various industries, including the Energy from Waste and Biomass sectors and project management of the supply of Flue Gas Treatment systems. Having been with Lodge Cottrell Ltd for over 7 years, the role has developed beyond new plant development to include consultation and optimisation of existing plants in an effort to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of existing systems.

Originally trained as a Chemist and in Chemical Engineering, Paul has spent over 30 years working internationally in the Energy and Environment fields for both the Public and Private Sector.
His experience covers a wide range of themes including industrial emissions and industrial impact reduction, renewable energy technologies, projects & policy development and delivery, and he has specific expertise in waste-to-energy and biomass energy projects.
As the author of the first EU “Best Available Techniques” Reference (BREF) document on thermal waste treatments (2006) he is well known internationally for his expertise in this area. Over the last 15 years he has worked on numerous projects for the development and implementation of waste and energy infrastructure, as an adviser to national and international governments & agencies, and developed leading international consulting businesses in these areas.
He is the Chairman of the UK Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (CIWM) Special Interest Group on Thermal Waste Treatment and the author / co-author of papers on issues including low carbon energy and resources/waste management, a supervisor of university projects, and author of technical policy documents regarding national and international emission regulation.