Wright State University's
College of Engineering & Computer Science is a leader in
engineering teaching and research. We offer eight undergraduate
degree programs to prepare students for professional careers. We
also offer graduate degrees, and excellent research
opportunities. Students and faculty have access to modern,
well-equipped laboratories, and a wide range of computer systems
and network resources.
Beville
Engineering, Inc., formed in 1983, provides state of the
art human factors engineering technology to the petrochemical
industry. Human factors engineering is the scientific discipline
dedicated to improving the human-machine interface and human
performance through the application of knowledge on human
strengths, weaknesses, and characteristics. Beville offers its
customers an objective look at the human factors of plant
operations that is backed by over 20 years of experience and
data from more than 350 projects. Beville is a company dedicated
to identifying and solving difficult human performance problems.
Founding Members
Operating Companies
Flint Hills Resources
owns and operates refineries, producing cleaner-burning fuels
that aid communities in meeting clean air goals. The
petrochemicals produced at Flint Hills Resources facilities
become key ingredients in a variety of consumer products used
globally such as plastic beverage bottles and athletic shoes.
Flint Hills Resources also offers supply and marketing
capabilities – ensuring crude oil for its refineries, and
supplying petrochemicals and base oils to global markets.
Marathon Petroleum Company
LLC (MPC) is owned 100 percent by Marathon Oil Corporation
(as of June 30, 2005). MPC is a highly efficient, cost-effective
and competitive refining, marketing and transportation company,
commanding approximately $8 billion in assets. MPC is the
nation's fifth largest petroleum refiner, representing six
percent of the total U.S. capacity.
NOVA Chemicals is a
global company incorporated in Canada with executive offices in
Pittsburgh, PA that produces commodity plastics and chemicals.
NOVA is a leading supplier of olefins (ethylene, propylene) and
styrene based products. Its Joffre olefins complex is the
world’s third largest.
Suncor Energy Inc. is a
Canadian integrated energy company comprised of four operating
segments: Oil Sands, Natural Gas, Energy Marketing and Refining
– Canada, and Refining and Marketing USA.
Control System Vendors
ABB
is a leader in power and automation
technologies that enable utility and industry customers to
improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB
Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs
about 107,000 people.
Emerson Process Management
is a leading global supplier of products, services, and
solutions that measure, analyze, control, automate, and improve
process-related operations. Evolved from the business previously
known as Fisher-Rosemount, it has over 600 locations in more
than 85 countries.