Andy Darby

Specialities

Process cost modelling expert
Furnace modelling

Andy leads Innoval’s process cost modelling activities and furnace modelling activities.

He also devised and manages Innoval’s LRQA-certified ISO 9001:2015 business management system.

Background

Andy is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. He has extensive plant experience with over 30 years of working in most of the process areas found in the aluminium and alumina industries. In these industries, he’s been responsible for equipment design, installation, commissioning, control and operation.

He has also experience in recycling, chemical finishing processes and minimising waste.

Andy is part of our Process Improvement team where he develops a variety of cost models. These can be process-based for a specific client, such as ECCA (European Coil Coating Association). They can also be used in financial viability studies, such as for greenfield investments.