This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering Company. Active years: 2013-2021.
Location History:
- Fairfax, VA (US) (2013)
- Charlottesville, VA (US) (2021)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2021
Title: Innovations of William P. Snow
Introduction
William P. Snow is an accomplished inventor based in Charlottesville, VA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of optimization in processing environments. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing stability and efficiency in complex systems.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Interface between processing environment optimization layers." This invention provides systems and methods for interfacing multiple layers of optimization for a model of one or more processes in a processing environment. The goal is to achieve increased or maximized stability in the underlying layer. To improve consistency between the solutions at different model levels, the lower level of optimization can have extra constraints added to target variables at their unconstrained values in the upper layer. This innovation facilitates the selection of variables to receive an external target, thereby improving or maximizing the stability of the solution. It identifies variables that provide a reduced or minimized condition number for a sub-matrix in the lower level model when an additional external constraint is applied.
Another notable patent is the "Method of connecting different layers of optimization." This invention synchronizes multiple layers of constrained optimization, where both layers share some common variables in a processing plant. The layers of optimization can include Planning, Scheduling, Real-Time Optimization, and Model Predictive Control.
Career Highlights
William P. Snow is currently employed at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, where he applies his expertise in optimization to various projects. His work has been instrumental in advancing the efficiency of processing environments.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Tod J. Peterson and Max A. Fahrenkopf, contributing to innovative solutions in their field.
Conclusion
William P. Snow's contributions to optimization technologies demonstrate his commitment to enhancing processing environments. His patents reflect a deep understanding of complex systems and a drive to improve stability and efficiency.