Wykowski, J.
AOTA Energy Consultants LLC, Houston, Texas
Jim Wykowski is a consultant with AOTA Energy Consultants and was previously an Engineering Manager for ExxonMobil Chemicals. He has worked in the refining and chemical industries for 35 years and has experience in technical services, research and operations. He holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Southern California and an MSChE degree from the University of Delaware.
Arbogast, S.,
Bellman, D.,
Paynter, D.,
Wykowski, J., AOTA Energy Consultants LLC;
Baldwin, R. M., National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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