Tony Miller, P.E. is an independent consultant and filter press subject matter expert (SME), working in the filtration industry since 1992. Tony works directly with filtration equipment OEM’s, engineering firms and end users, focusing on filter press onsite service, design and project management. Tony has a strong track record of working compatibly within organizations to help maximize filtration equipment reliability and performance.

ON-SITE SERVICE
Field Service & Troubleshooting – installations & retrofits, hydraulic systems, PLC programming, frame racking, plate wear/leaks, filter media life, structural integrity, root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability issues.
Process Optimization – maximize throughput, energy efficiency, preventative maintenance recommendations, data analysis, improve cycle time and process settings.
Equipment Audits – routine “health checks,” factory acceptance tests (FAT) and PM recommendations.
Manufacturing Oversight – outsourcing, quality control, routine inspections and schedule tracking.

ENGINEERING DESIGN

Equipment Design & CAD – large filters, new applications & features, cost cutting and standardization.

FEA & Fatigue Analysis – new designs & retrofits, safety factor analysis, minimize material & labor requirements, improve reliability.

Technical Documentation – training programs, service instructions, operation manuals, spare parts and QC checklists.

Technical Sales Support – lab/pilot testing, communicate technical information and market trends/opportunities.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Expedited Schedules – retrofits & new installations, one-off production runs, improved communication, critical path tracking and progress inspections.

Special R&D – mechanical/electrical/process innovations for new filtration products, projects and applications.

Personnel Instruction – training for installation, maintenance, operations and engineering teams.