Technology package, project

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The technology package for the toll should be at least partially established prior to starting the active search for a toller. This will assist you in defining the level and areas of expertise needed for the project. Some companies that frequently let toll contracts have internal service groups that assist in the toller selection process. An example of an internal questionnaire used at such a company is shown in Example 2-1. It is an excellent way to identify the expertise required for a specific tolling project. 

A company selecting a toller will be well served if they ensure candidates received a clear set of proposal requirements. When qualified finalists are given a project scope based upon an accurate technology package, they can produce a bid that is easily evaluated. 

Adequate time and resources spent preparing the technology package help ensure an efficient and comprehensive transfer of information and knowledge, and therefore, play an important part in carrying out a safe project. 

Most tolls involve the transfer of proprietary information from one party to the other, typically from the client company to the toller. Each party should have maintained a log of transferred documents or software code to make the return of proprietary documents a simple matter. An initial list of the documents should have been referenced in the contract or as part of the technology package. Keeping records of additional documents transferred during the course of the toll will help eliminate confusion at the end of the project. The toller may need to retain documents appropriate for their process safety system needs. 

Create the technology package (process/analytical batch information, safety requirements, training/operating protocols, projected timelines, etc.). 

Contracts were awarded in March 2000, and preliminary EDPs were drafted by the technology providers in June 2000. Each EDP includes drawings and documentation, a preliminary hazards analysis, and projected life-cycle costs and schedules for the technology package to be implemented at a particular site. The final EDPs were released in December 2000. Experimental tests to support the EDPs were begun in June 2000, but some had not been completed when this report was prepared. Einal reports are expected to be published in mid-2001. 

AEA. 2001a. PMACWA EDS II Final Draft Engineering Design Package Submittal, Project No. 158118.EP, December 15. Pittsburgh, Pa. AEA Technology Engineering Services, Inc. 

Most of the company partnered projects are funded on a 50 50 basis with shared management and control and the licensing income is divided on a pro rata basis. The company may however invite up to three other industry participants provided the initial company is responsible for any new company default. The partner companies prior technology can be incorporated into the total licensing package. 

In liquefaction we will have basically a series of industrial projects, industrial technology projects, such as R D, process support, product upgrading, and a large number of relatively small dollar volume but important, and university projects to be transferred and aligning them into coherent work packages for transfer to field. 

In September 2004, Novamont acquired the Eastar Bio technology of Eastman Chemical for an undisclosed sum. The deal includes all patents and technology rights but not production facilities or distribution channels. Eastman introduced its biodegradable polymer in 1997 and since then has invested more than 75m in the project. The resin is used commercially for single-trip disposable packaging, as well as for barrier films and waste-bin liners. Eastman has a 15,000 tonnes per annum production plant at Hartlepool in the UK, which was started up in 1999, for production of Eastar Bio products. 

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