T. JACK MAYER, PhD
T. Jack Mayer has extensive experience in the formulation, manufacture, specification, use and application, and performance of petroleum based and synthetic fuels and lubricants, in a wide variety of industrial, transportation, and other applications.
As a research Chemist, Jack conducted and directed independent research to identify individual hydrocarbon components of refinery streams. This research involved Prep Scale and Capillary Chromatography, Mass Spectrum, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrography. Results were incorporated into American Petroleum Institute (API) research projects, and have been the subject of a number of publications. As a group leader in analytical services, he pioneered the use of Capillary Gas Chromatography to analyze gasoline component streams which allowed the development of mathematical models for Refinery Processes.
As Manager, Technical Services for Fuels and Lubricants:
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Specified optimum additive packages and other improvements for gasolines Provided technical and marketing support for specialty oils including those for refrigeration, electrical, and agricultural applications, and white oils for domestic uses including foodstuffs. Supervised the investigation and resolution of customer problems. Became the primary direct customer contact on technical questions for both lubes and fuels marketing. Represented Sunoco, Inc. on the American Trucking Association Maintenance Council (TMC), and participated actively in TMC task Forces. Developed and presented training programs in Lubricant Technology for customers, distributors, and employees. Spearheaded a successful effort to obtain ISO 9000 Qualification for Lubes Marketing. Provided expert testimony at trials and through depositions to defend product liability suits. Following onsite inspections at customer locations, provided detailed and specific recommendations for lubricant products and their proper application and uses.
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Jack is a graduate of the university of South Dakota, and holds a B.A. in chemistry. He received his M. S. in Petroleum Chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University, and was awarded the degree of Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry by Carnegie Mellon University. Jack holds in addition an MBA in Marketing from Widener University. He is an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Jack was the first (National) Program Secretary for the ACS Petroleum Division, a position he held for six years. In addition, he is a past chairman of the Philadelphia Section of SAE.
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