Oseco’s Alan Wilson Appointed to ASME Committee
Wilson to develop and refine rules governing the approval of ASME-approved pressure relief devices
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (April 18, 2008) – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has appointed Alan Wilson of Oseco to the ASME Codes and Standards Committee for Performance Test Code 25 Pressure Relief Devices, beginning April 2008 through June 2012. As a member of the committee, Wilson will be responsible for reviewing, refining and producing the rules that govern the testing and acceptance of ASME-approved pressure relief devices.
Wilson has 19 years of experience with the rupture disk manufacturer, Oseco. As Oseco’s R&D and Field Service Manager, Wilson is responsible for managing the development and testing of new rupture disk designs, custom applications, failure analysis and field work. Wilson is also responsible for sales and customer support, education and trouble-shooting.
Besides his extensive work experience, Wilson has written and illustrated articles for Chemical Engineering Magazine and The AIChe Technical Manual, and been named as Inventor on several rupture disk patents. His qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City, OK) and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK). He has completed additional classes in TRIZ*, Innovation and Creativity, Management Skills, Advanced Emergency Relief System Design, Managing Reactive Chemicals and Dust Explosion Hazards, and Project Management Skills.
“This new responsibility will give me the opportunity to apply my knowledge and experience to developing the rules that maintain a high standard of quality in pressure relief systems,” says Wilson.
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