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Matt Oliver

Research Technician V-Operate


303-384-6142

Engineers walk and work among the pipes and tubes of NREL’s Thermal and Catalytic Process Development Unit.

NREL’s Thermal and Catalytic Process Development Unit can process 1/2 ton per day of biomass via fast pyrolysis or steam gasification. The new catalytic riser reactor system can be used for ex situ vapor-phase upgrading or steam reforming with continuous catalyst regeneration. Get more information about NREL’s Thermochemical Processes.

Research Interests

Integration and scale up of biomass to fuels and chemicals

Affiliated Research Programs

Thermochemical Process Integration, Scale-Up, and Piloting

Areas of Expertise

Fabrication of pilot-scale reactors, vessels, piping, and tubing

Welding—metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and orbital

Electrical wiring (AC and DC)

Tube bending and long tubing runs

Pipe fitting

Plant operations

Sampling and sample handling

Hoisting and rigging

Auto CAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S., Business Management, University of Colorado, 2007

A.A., Colorado Mountain College, 2004

Professional Experience

Research Technician, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2014–present

Metallurgical Technician, Hazen Research, 2013–2014

Lead Technician, Phillips Enterprises, LLC, 2008–2013


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