Conference Detail |
INDUSTRY TRENDS / COMPETITIVE POWER GENERATION I
Room S320A
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| Session: |
CLIMATE CHANGE BUSINESS STRATEGIES - PANEL DISCUSSION |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Frank Michel, ColectricPartners |
| Co-chair: |
Thomas S. Lubnow, Jr., MPR Associates Inc. |
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| Session Description: Climate change issues are having major impacts on business decision-making in the energy industry. These impacts, driven by the dual threats of regulation and adverse public opinion, are discussed from perspectives of OEMs, generators, environmental advocates and leading industry consultants. |
- Jim McConnach, Castle Hill Engineering
- David Hawkins, NRDC
- Brad Spooner, MEAG Power
- Bruce H. Braine, AEP - Environment, Safety & Health
- Katharine Richter Brass, GE Energy
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GENERATION STRATEGIES |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Lyle White, Black & Veatch |
| Co-chair: |
Grady Blakley, P.E., Synergy Global Power Associates, Inc. |
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Session Description: Against the backdrop of an ever-changing power generation landscape, this session will review current generation strategies with a focus on diverse technologies, regional applications and owner business diversification.
North Dakota: A New Model for Sensible Energy Policy
Shane Goettle, North Dakota Department of Commerce |
Comparisons of Environmental Quality, Performance and Economics of Clean Coal Technologies
Steve Provol, Competitive Energy Insight; Michael O'Donnell, Babcock and Wilcox Company |
Has Gasification's Time Arrived?
Brian P. Hill, Superna Energy LLC |
TBD
Sam Waters, Progress Energy (invited) |
Future Trends in Electric Power Generation
Don Kopecky, Worley Parsons |
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CHANGING CONDITIONS? TIME TO OPTIMIZE (AGAIN)! |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Michael E. Harbison, The ConTech Group |
| Co-chair: |
Anthony J. Carrino, Solomon Associates |
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Session Description: Single asset and fleet optimization issues are critical to successful economic performance. Generation technologies, fuel prices, M & A, workforce demographics, market dynamics and environmental constraints change continuously. Systematic data analysis and methods support frequent assessments and prioritization to capture changing opportunities.
Strategic Dispatch Management Using Optimization Technology at AMP - Ohio
Scott Barta, AMP - Ohio |
Implementation and Initial Results of Plant Performance Optimization Solution at Dynegy, Inc.'s Baldwin Energy Complex
Joe Naberhaus, Dynegy Inc.; Doug Bartlett, NeuCo |
Asset and Performance Management for Utility Operations
Bill Cole and Bob Brady, Black & Veatch Corporation |
A Winning Combination for Assessments: The Client-Consultant Team Approach
Arne Skaalure, Reliability Management Group; Dave Elkins, Duke Energy |
Advanced Monitoring and Diagnostics - The New Tool for Driving Reliability Improvement?
Scott Stallard and David Brill, Black & Veatch; Peter DeQuattro, Alcoa |
INDUSTRY TRENDS / COMPETITIVE POWER GENERATION II
Room S320B
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| Session: |
IS THERE A ROLE FOR THE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER? - PANEL DISCUSSION |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Dennie S. Hunt, Vogt Power International |
| Co-chair: |
Jeffrey W. Schroeter, Genovation Group Inc. |
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Session Description: Independent power producers led most generation additions over the past 20 years. With the shift back to large, base-load projects, the session considers the question: Is there still a role for the independent?
- Michael Blaha, Wood Mackenzie
- David Fiorelli, Tenaska Inc.
- Carter A. Ward, ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC
- John Brewster, NRG Energy Inc.
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| Session: |
CURRENT POWER INDUSTRY BUSINESS TRENDS - PANEL DISCUSSION |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Ronald A. Cochran, Careba Power Engineers LLC |
| Co-chair: |
Tom Cornell, Progress Energy |
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| Session Description: This panel will discuss current power industry business trends including managing the survival of existing gas fired assets, the U.S. labor market situation, contract trends and the commercial structuring of large capital projects (coal, IGCC, nuclear). |
- Fred Lyon, The Lyon Group
- Gary Lambert, Competitive Power Ventures
- Jeff Greig, Burns & McDonnell
- David ؟Dave؟ Warhol, Zachry Construction
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| Session: |
GENERATION INFRASTRUCTURE - PANEL DISCUSSION |
| Date: |
Wednesday November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Gary H. McAuliffe, P.E., CH2M Hill |
| Co-chair: |
William S. Bulpitt, Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute |
Session Description: Fossil fuel availability and related issues are key elements in operating existing power plants and in selecting technology for and siting of new power plants. Fuel supply issues can significantly affect a power plant's economic success. Understanding these issues is an important initiative. Panel members will discuss natural gas and coal supply issues and related infrastructure and will provide timely insights on industry plans for the future. |
- Joe Kienle, Dominion Transmission
- Robert Pusateri, CONSOL Energy Sales Company
- Dr. Michael Donnelly, Global Energy Advisors
- Luke Popovich, National Mining Association
- Olaf Karstens, Ph.D., Navigant Consulting, Energy Practice
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES I
Room S330A
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| Session: |
ADVANCES IN MERCURY CONTROL |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
C. David Livengood, Ph.D., Argonne National Laboratory |
| Co-chair: |
Michael J. Salerno, ALSTOM Power |
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| Session Description: Multiple technologies are in development to address power plants' mercury control needs of specific power plants. The latest results of technology testing and current system designs are reviewed. |
Pilot Scale Test Results on Plasma-Enhanced Electrostatic Precipitation Technology for Mercury Removal
Wayne Buckley, James "Buzz" Reynolds and Patrick Doonan, Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control Inc., A Siemens Company; Dr. Ralph Altman, Electric Power Research Institute; Mark Berry, Southern Co.; Dan Battleson, MSE-Technology Applications; Bob Brunette, Frontier Geosciences Inc. |
Phoenix-NASA Low Temperature Multi-Pollutant (NOx, SOx & Mercury) Control System for Fossil Fuel Combustion
Dr. Clyde Parrish, Parrish Consulting; Landy Chung, Phoenix Systems International Inc. |
Toxecon II(TM) and High Temperature Reagents Sorbents for Low-Cost Mercury Removal
David Muggli, Michael Durham, PH.D., Richard Schlager, Cody Wilson and Tom Campbell, ADA-ES Inc.; Richard Roberts, Entergy Corporation; Kevin Dodson, MidAmerican Energy; Andrew O'Palko, U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory; Ramsay Chang, Ph.D., EPRI; Ron Unser, MidAmerican Energy Co.; Mike Kolbus, Mike Rees and Todd Bradberry, Entergy Corp. |
Toxecon™ Clean Coal Demonstration for Mercury and Multi-Pollutant Control at We Energies' Presque Isle Power Plant
Steven Derenne and Paul Sartorelli, We Energies; C. Jean Bustard, Sharon Sjostrom and Robin Stewart, ADA-ES Inc.; Ronald T. Utter and Jeff Cummings, Cummins & Barnard Inc.; Theodore J. McMahon and Fred A. Sudhoff, U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory; Ramsay Chang, Ph.D., EPRI |
Design of the Mercury Control System for PSEG Power Connecticut, Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit No.3
William Morris and David Durso, WorleyParson; Edward Waugh and John Ribardo, PSEG Fossil LLC |
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FGD OPERATING EXPERIENCE |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Richard M. Dunn, Stone & Webster Management Consultants |
| Co-chair: |
Robert W. Tisone, Blue Skies Environmental |
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| Session Description: Flue gas desulphurization (FGD) operating experience has been accumulated from a wide range of applications. This session will cover recent design improvements that enhanced system reliability. |
Next Generation FGD Multiple Trays, Low Outlet Emissions
Michael Hoydick, Wheelabrator APC; Ronald Gregory and Duane Braunecker, Western Kentucky Energy |
A Review of DynaWave(R) Technology
Larry Paschke, MECS Inc. |
Asheville - First Unit in North Carolina to Implement a Wet FGD System
Stephen Cisek, WorleyParsons; Tom Eckstein, Babcock & Wilcox |
Design of the Flowpac WFGD System for the Amager Power Plant
Mati Maripuu, Ray Gansley and Mario Crespi, ALSTOM; René Erik Olesen, Energi E2 |
Design and Performance of the Spray Dryer Absorbers & High Ratio Fabric Filter
Thomas Pearson, ALSTOM
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FGD RETROFIT TOPICAL ISSUES |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Michael J. Salerno, ALSTOM Power |
| Co-chair: |
Richard M. Dunn, Stone & Webster Management Consultants |
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| Session Description: When evaluating flue gas desulphurization (FGD) retrofit options, issues such as construction materials, water usage and byproduct disposal play large roles in project economics. This session explores technical considerations that influence system retrofit decisions. |
Comparison of Economic and Technical Features of Fluid Bed and Spray Dryer FGD Systems
Anthony Licata and Richard Abrams, Babcock Power Environmental Inc.; Harald Reissner, Austrian Energy & Environment AG; Douglas Roll, AES Greenidge |
The Real Cost of WFGD Retrofit Projects
Peter Kelly and Thomas Meehan, Sargent & Lundy |
The Use of Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic in FGD Applications
Don Kelley, Ashland Specialty Chemical |
Novel Polymer-Based Coatings for Corrosion Prevention in Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization Units
Christopher Lucas, Belzona Inc. |
FGD Flake Glass Lining: A Proven Success Story
Duane Harley, ITW Devcon Engineered Coatings |
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES II
Room S330B
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| Session: |
SCR: BUILDING ON EXPERIENCE |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Brian K. Schimmoller, Science Applications International Corporation |
| Co-chair: |
Doug Riedel, P.E., Burns & McDonnell |
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| Session Description: Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) has accumulated significant operating experience in U.S. power plants. Many lessons have been learned to guide effective design and operation. This session explores recent SCR experience, new advances and emerging technologies. |
Thomas Hill 3 SCR Retrofit Design Approach Avoids Increases in Draft Requirements
Bob Johnson and Steve Voss, Burns & McDonnell |
Keys to Success: System Wide SCR Installations and Operation
Clayton Erickson and Joseph Langone, Riley Power Inc.; Thomas Hart, American Electric Power
RSCR - A New Technology to Control Emissions in Small-Sized Plants
Sanjeev Jolly, Bob Harold and Richard Abrams, Babcock Power Inc.; Stephen Hall, Boralex Stratton Energy |
SCR Operation at Low Flue Gas Temperature
Dr. Christopher Bertole and Scot Pritchard, Cormetech; Joe Giles, Tennessee Valley Authority |
Successful Year-Round SCR Operation at Duke Energy's Belews Creek Plant
Wayne Whitaker, Duke Energy; Chris DiFrancesco, Cormetech Inc.; Joseph Langone and Terence Ake, Riley Power Inc. |
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NOx CONTROL |
| Date: |
Wednesday, December 8, 2005 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
John Grusha, Foster Wheeler North America Corporation |
| Co-chair: |
Edwin Haddad, Mobotec USA |
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| Session Description: New low NOx combustion upgrades and optimization processes continue to be developed and applied. This session provides the latest information and reviews results from these applications. |
B & W Airejet؟ Burner for Low NOx Emissions
Albert LaRue, William Kahle, Dr. Hamid Sarv, Alan Sayre and Daniel Rowley, The Babcock & Wilcox Company |
Ultra Low Emissions Combustion Concept: Results and Applications
Ben Zinn, Yedidia Neumeier, Jeff Jagoda, Jerry Seitzman and Tim Lieuwen, Georgia Institute of Technology |
Reducing NOx via Replacement Burner, Overfire Air and Optimized Combustion
Brian King, P.E. and Andy Burge, P.E., Burns & McDonnell; Bob Nitsch, Nebraska Public Power District |
Comparison between CFD Modeling and Field Testing for a 420 MW SNCR Installation
Dr. Brian Higgins and Gui-su Liu, Mobotec USA; Issa Zarzar, Progess Energy |
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WATER AND WASTEWATER ISSUES |
| Date: |
Wednesday, December 8, 2005 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
James Hagan, Michael Baker Corp. |
| Co-chair: |
Brian K. Schimmoller, Science Applications International Corporation |
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| Session Description: Water use, treatment and recovery are at the forefront of power plant operating issues. This session presents commercially viable examples and system technologies that address water treatment and reuse. |
Adding New Capacity to Achieve 316(b) Compliance at Existing Stations
Harold A. Frediani, Jr., Golder Associates Inc. |
Air Cooled Condensers: Applications and Innovative Designs for Today's Power Plants
William Wurtz and Philippe Nagel, SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. |
Clean Water Act 316(b) Cooling Water Regulations - Strategies for Achieving Regulatory Compliance
Peter Barth, Justin Johnston and Nicole Abel, AMEC Earth and Environmental; Dr. Paul Patrick and Hank Werksma, Kinectrics |
Cost-Effectively Meeting California's Zero Liquid Discharge Requirements
Dave Tateosian, P.E. and John Baker, P.E., POWER Engineers Inc.; Robert Gill, Riverside Public Utilities |
Department of Energy/National Energy Technology Laboratory's Power Plant-Water R&D Program
Thomas Feeley, Barbara Carney and Sara Pletcher, US Department of Energy/National Energy Technology Laboratory; Andrea T. McNemar, Science Applications International Corp. |
FOSSIL TECHNOLOGIES
Room S320D
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| Session: |
ADVANCED CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Ram G. Narula, Bechtel Power Corp. |
| Co-chair: |
Rich Chapman, Black & Veatch |
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| Session Description: This session will focus on advanced clean coal technologies such as IGCC, supercritical/ultracritical and other emerging technologies such as oxy-combustion. |
IGCC and Pulverized Coal Technologies
David Rice and Kevin Lauzze, Sargent & Lundy |
Novel Integrated Oxygen Supply Technology for Gasification
VanEric Stein, Dr. Philip Armstrong and John Repasky, Air Products and Chemicals Inc.; William Rollins, NovelEdge Technologies LLC |
Advanced Combustion Technology: Oxy-Fireing to Enable CO2 Capture
Dr. W.A. Fiveland, Dr. Nsakala Nsakala, Frank Kluger and Fredrik Brogaard, ALSTOM |
Progress Update for Commercial Plants of Air Blown IGCC
Katsuhiro Ota, Takao Hashimoto, Hiromi Ishii and Koichi Sakamoto, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.; Yoshinori Koyama, Combustion & Heat Transfer Laboratory |
GE and Bechtel's IGCC Reference Plant Update
Robert Rigdon, GE Energy |
| Session: |
NEW COAL PLANTS AND TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Daniel L. Martin, P.E., WorleyParsons |
| Co-chair: |
Todd J. Kerschbaum, TXU - Generation Development |
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| Session Description: New coal plant projects, technology considerations and advanced supercritical applications are reviewed in this timely session. |
Thirteen (13) years Operating Experience of High Steam Parameter (596Degree C Reheat) Utility Boiler
Takuya Sasaki, Hirokatsu Nakagawa and Shinichi Takano, IHI |
Indonesian Coal-Fired Power Project Recovers After Five-Year Delay
Aaron Vargo, The Babcock & Wilcox Company |
Weston Unit 4 Supercritical Coal-Fired Project Progressing in Wisconsin
Charles Waugh, The Babcock & Wilcox Company (invited) |
Integration of the Arch Furnace and Benson Vertical OTU Technologies for High Efficiency Low Volatile Fuel Combustion
Stephen Goidich, Dr. Juan Garcia-Mallol, Andrew Seltzer and David Wagner, Foster Wheeler Energy North America Corporation |
Advanced Supercritical Boiler Designs Applied to US Coals
Peter Kawa, Thomas Wardell and Robert Kunkel, ALSTOM |
| Session: |
COAL-FIRED BOILER OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIES |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
James A. Dickinson, Babcock & Wilcox |
| Co-chair: |
Lee Doyer, Pennsylvania Crusher Corp. |
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Session Description: This session will present and discuss strategies and tools to optimize the operation and design of coal-fired boilers. Addressed will be fuel, equipment and system modifications for the control and optimization of emissions and other important operational parameters.
Coal Strategy and Boiler Optimization
Dennis Conn, Hill & Associates; Gary Groninger, Burns & McDonnell |
Software for Identifying and Improving Capacity and Efficiency of Coal Fired Power Plants
Dr. Anupam Sanyal, Ken Parker and Dr. Jeffrey Allen, International Environmental & Energy Consultants |
The Development of Coal Nozzle for Enhanced Flame Stability and Low LOI in Tangential Coal-Fired Burner
Hyeok-Pill Kim, Hyuk-Je Kim, Sang-Hyeun Kim and Dr. Si-Hong Song, Doosan Heavy Indusdtries & Construction Co., Ltd. (invited) |
Design and Performance Characteristics of a Reburning System at Coleson Cove Generating Station
Dr. John Pham, Babcock & Wilcox Canada; Keith MacLean, New Brunswick Power |
Decreasing Unburned Carbon in Fly Ash Field Results on 4X550 MWE Boilers with Dynamic Classifiers from ALSTOM Power Inc.
Gregory Strich, ALSTOM Power Inc.; Hsu Chin-Ho, Taiwan Power Company
GAS TURBINE TECHNOLOGIES
Room S320C
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| Session: |
GAS TURBINE O & M ISSUES |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Carlos E. Koeneke, Ph.D., Mitsubishi Power Systems |
| Co-chair: |
Jeffrey A. Benoit, Power Systems Mfg. LLC, A Calpine Company |
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| Session Description: A range of new technologies and innovative strategies can, when implemented effectively, have positive effect on O & M costs. Topics covered include lifetime extension, low emission combustion system retrofits and considerations for using third-party replacement parts. |
Advanced NDE Systems for Flexible Operation and Maintenance of Gas Turbine Components
Paul Zombo and Robert Shannon, Siemens Power Generation Inc. |
Conversion, Modification and Upgrade Technologies to Improve Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Operating Profitability
Yu Wang and Mark Peng, GE Energy |
Inspection Interval Extension and Lifetime Extension of Mature Frame Gas Turbines
Diego Caso and Donald Fraser, Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp. |
Third-Party F Class Replacement Parts: An Objective Overview
Rob Brune and Michael Giampetro, R.W. Beck Inc. |
Conversion & Uprate of Power Plant Gas Turbines with Low Emissions Combustion System & Controls Retrofit
Donald Adams, Jeffrey Benoit and Clayton Moran, Power Systems Mfg LLC - A Calpine Company |
| Session: |
COMBINED CYCLE |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
A.K. (Ben) Sharma, M.S., P.E., Kissimmee Utility Authority |
| Co-chair: |
Rick Antos, Siemens Power Generation Inc. |
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| Session Description: Combined cycle technology is fostering remarkable advances in power plant efficiency and operating flexibility. Progress also has led to some growing pains among users. This session discusses several innovations in combined cycle technology and operation and examines options for further optimization and improvements as well as strategies for easing the pain. |
Expanding Combustion Capabilities for Syngas Fuel Flexibility
Robert M. Jones and Benjamin Lacy, GE Energy |
Achieving 100% GT's Start-up Reliability in Genelba's CCGT Plant
Jorge Vugdelija, Genelba CCGT, Petrobras Energia S.A. |
Advanced Gas Turbine Experience for Combined Cycle Applications
Donald Hoffmann and John Fodera, GE Energy |
Update on MHI Self-Tuning Combustion Dynamics System ACPFM
Carlos Koeneke, Ph.D. and H. Iba, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
Introduction to the Complementary Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant
John Copen and Terrence Sullivan, Siemens Power Corp. |
| Session: |
GAS TURBINE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
John F. Hesterman, P.E., Cummins & Barnard Inc. |
| Co-chair: |
Robert W. Bjorge, Ph.D., Solar Turbines Incorporated |
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| Session Description: New market and application requirements continue to drive gas turbine product design and engineering innovation. This session examines early field results from several recently introduced gas turbines, as well as enhancements to fuel flexibility for low and medium Btu gas and liquid fuel applications. |
Experience of 29MW SGT-700 (GT10C) Gas Turbine in Power Generation Applications
Anders Hellberg, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery AB |
Validation Experience for the MS5002E Gas Turbine in Generator Drive Applications
Michele D'Ercole, Stefano Groppi, Alessandro Russo, Francesco Trincia, Giovanni Biffaroni, Giovanni Tonno, Mariateresa Paci and Francesco Gamberi, GE Infrastructure - Oil & Gas; Ya-tien Chiu, GE Infrastructure, Energy |
LMS100 Start-up Experience at Basin Electric
Mike Reale, GE Energy(invited) |
Technology Advances in Low and Medium Btu Gaseous Fuel Applications of Industrial Gas Turbines
Luke Cowell, Andrew Luts and Chaur Wen, Solar Turbines |
Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle and IGCC Gas Turbine Fuel System Advancement
Schuyler McElrath, SMTC Inc.; Doug Vandergriff, Lockwood Greene; David Shields, Jansen Aircraft System Controls |
EMERGING / RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES
Room S320H
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| Session: |
WIND ENERGY: INDUSTRY ISSUES |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Stephen Miner, American Wind Energy Association |
| Co-chair: |
Dennis Loria, LORIA Emerging Energy Consulting LLC |
Session Description: The wind industry has seen record growth in recent years with more on the horizon. President Bush recently said that wind energy could contribute 20% of U.S. energy needs. This session provides a status update on advanced technology, utility integration issues, wind opportunities on public lands and offshore wind potential. |
Grid Friendly Windfarm Controls
Nicholas Miller and Mark Cardinal, GE Energy |
Wind Energy on Public Lands
Ryan Jacobson, Black & Veatch |
Offshore Wind Farm Feasibility Study for the Southeast
William Bulpitt, Dr. Susan Stewart and Mary Hunt, Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute |
Wind Resource Measurement for the Wind Power Industry
Larry Jacobs, NRG Systems(invited) |
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THE RE-EMERGING WASTE-TO-ENERGY INDUSTRY |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Dennis Loria, LORIA Emerging Energy Consulting LLC |
| Co-chair: |
Michael Clark, Encorp Inc. |
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| Session Description: High energy prices, environmental concerns and new conversion technologies all have revitalized the waste-to-energy industry. This session examines the market focus driving the industry and the new solutions that take advantage of renewed demand. |
Selecting the Right Waste-To-Energy Technology
Jim Stover and Mike Skroski, Northern Power Systems |
Waste-To-Energy Projects Using Low-Btu Reciprocating Generating Sets
Keith Packham, Cummins Power Generation |
Air Permitting Considerations for Effective Implementation of Bio-Energy Management Strategies
Ajay Kasarabada and Jim Rowan, Black & Veatch |
Alternative Fuels for Combined Heat and Power: Design, Cost and Operational Issues Related to Use of Opportunity Fuels
Shirley Rivera, Resource Catalysts; Paul Bautista, Discovery Insights LLC |
Conversion Technologies that Provide Clean Energy from Alternative Resources; Recognizing the Natural Synergies Between the Solid Waste Industry and the Power Industry
Martha E. Senf, Siemens |
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MOVING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TO MARKET |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
David J. Walls, Navigant Consulting Inc. |
| Co-chair: |
Harry T. Morehead, Siemens Power Generation Inc. |
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Session Description: Alternative and renewable energy technologies are becoming increasingly economical and commercially attractive. This session will review current economic and finance issues associated with a broad range of alternative energy options. Innovative approaches by technology and project developers will be covered as well as lessons learned from prior experiences.
Alternative Generation Technologies in a High Fossil Fuel Cost World
Yorgos Papatheodorou, CH2M Hill Enterprise Consulting |
Are There Lessons to be Learned from the Renewable Generation Strategies of Europe's Utilities?
Alex Klein, Emerging Energy Research |
NGO's as the Bridge for Global Renewable Energy Technology Transfer
Sumesh Arora, Mississippi Technology Alliance |
Financing Approaches for Non-Traditional Energy
Dr. Raul Deju, DMA Inc. |
Financing Considerations in Clean Energy Deployment
Daniel P. Goldman, Goldman Clean Energy Partners |
ON-SITE POWER
Room S320E
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| Session: |
ON-SITE INSIGHTS |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
John Hoeft, Advanced Marketing Insights |
| Co-chair: |
Ray Kacvinsky, Marathon Electric Mfg. Corp. |
Session Description: On-site power installations require the right partners, stable fuel prices and CHP technology benefits. This session explores the right kind of team members, CHP solutions and economic issues to consider in your next project. |
Criteria for Selecting Teammates for On-site Power Project Development
Gary Farmer, Alban Engine Power Systems |
Combined Heat and Power and Natural Gas Price Volatility
Paul Bautista, Discovery Insights LLC |
Cool Cogen
Gearoid Foley, Integrated CHP Systems Corp. |
Mitigating the Effects of High Fuel Prices on the Economics of Combined Heat and Power
Chach Curtis and Jim McNamara, Northern Power Systems |
| Session: |
TRASH TO CASH |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Leon J. LeBlanc, Nixon Energy Solutions |
| Co-chair: |
Andrew J. Ulavege, Enercon Engineering Inc. |
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| Session Description: Revenue-producing opportunities in waste-to-energy projects, highlighting economics, pitfalls and equipment selection. |
Landfill Gas: A Proven Source of Renewable Energy
Victoria Ludwig, U.S.EPA - LMOP |
Waste-To-Energy Projects Using Low-Btu Reciprocating Generating Sets
Keith Packham, Cummins Power Generation |
Overview of Renewable Energy Credit Markets
Timothy Smith, Element Markets LLC |
Making Waste Productive
Michael Gratz, NewBio E Systems Inc. |
Reducing Energy and Water Consumption Through Optimization of Existing Equipment
Carol Pullen, HACH Company |
Update on the Current Status of DG Interconnection Protection - What IEEE P-1547 Doesn't Tell You about DG Interconnection Protection
Charles Mozina, Beckwith Electric Company Inc. |
| Session: |
ON-SITE EMERGING SOLUTIONS |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Steven M. Zastrow, Tramont |
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| Session Description: Numerous forces affect how on-site power is defined, developed and operated. This session explores emerging solutions in on-site power generation including economics, reliability, technology and efficiency. |
Combustion Turbines vs. Reciprocating Engines: Selecting Prime Movers for On-site CHP Systems
Chris Fuhrer, Cummins Power Generation |
The Emergence of Microgeneration, Potential Growth Paths and Impacts on the Electricity Industry
Michael Brown and Jon Slowe, Delta Energy & Environment |
Automated Power Management Systems for Power Consumers with On-Site Generation
Scott Manson and Saurabh Shah, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. |
Embedded Generation, Turning Emergency Generation into Revenue, A Case Study
Raymond Tracey, Essex Power Corp.; Darryl Ireland, EnerQuest Services Inc.; Bud Vos, Comverge; Cole Cacciavillani, GenSet Resource Management |
PLANT PERFORMANCE I
Room S320F
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| Session: |
GAS TURBINE COMBINED CYCLE POWER AUGMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE TESTING |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
John E. Kraft, P.E., Caldwell Energy Company |
| Co-chair: |
Gary Hilberg, Turbine Air Systems |
Session Description: Gas turbine users have long used inlet air cooling and wet compression technologies for power augmentation and asset optimization. This session will present results for all technologies and current test methods for base load and part load conditions.
New Testing Method for Part Load Performance of Combined Plants
Mike Gross, GE Energy |
ASME PTC 51 Code: Description and Discussion of PTC 51 Code Gas Turbine Inlet Air Conditioning Equipment
Michael Giampetro, R.W. Beck Inc. |
Case Study for Retrofit of Turbine Inlet Cooling in Batam, Indonesia
Chris Bechtal, Turbine Air Systems; Fazil Erwin, PT Medco Power |
Power Augmentation with Feedback Controlled Fog Evaporative Cooling with Wet Compression in Africa
Donald Shepherd, Caldwell Energy Company; Dennis Langel, MEGS Power Station - Dakar, Senegal |
| Session: |
HRSG OPERATION, RELIABILITY AND LIFE CYCLE |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Steven Sabo, Babcock Power Inc. |
| Co-chair: |
Bill Strohecker, ABB Inc. |
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| Session Description: The installed base of heat recovery steam generators are continually used for cyclic operation. This session assesses the reliability, design and life cycle analysis, as well as their impact as a result of increased cyclic operation. |
HRSG for Cycling Operations: Real Time Data Analysis for Economic Optimization of Start-ups and Shutdowns
Dr. Syed Ahmad, Ballarmine University; Akber Pasha and Lin Shian Tsai, Vogt Power International |
HRSG Operational Analysis a Key to Optimize the Cost and Extend the Available Life
Harold Kearney and Akber Pasha, Vogt Power International |
Cycling Issues in Combined Cycle Power Plants
Geoffrey Hynes, Koso America |
Combined Cycle Steam Plant Remaining Life - Consequences of Design & Operation on Reliability
David Moelling and Peter Jackson, Tetra Engineering Group; James Malloy, TETRA Engineering Europe |
| Session: |
GENERATING POWER WITH PEOPLE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
George Peabody, Nalco Company |
| Co-chair: |
Gary Hilberg, Turbine Air Systems |
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| Session Description: The graying workforce in plant operations, maintenance and construction presents a growing challenge for the power industry. We are losing experience and face a shortage of educated, skilled personnel. This session discusses the actions that companies are taking to meet the challenge and how to attract, train and develop skilled, highly productive workers. |
Creating Learning Organizations Through Partnerships
Barbara Hins-Turner, Centralia College Center of Excellence for Energy Technology |
War for Talent
Stephen Toups and Darren Parnell, Turner Industries |
Using Statistical Productivity Improvement to Enhance Performance of Construction Labor
E. Chris Buck, Rachelle Seago and Chad W. Ritenour, Productivity Enhancement Resources Inc. |
"REW & PLAY" Function for Plant Trips and Major Faults - A Very Effective Tool to Keep Operations Staff Well Trained
Horacio Babino, Juan Cid and Sebastian Lemos, Petrobras Energia S.A.
The Perfect Storm: Secrets of the Aging Workforce
Paul Syiek, Think Resources
PLANT PERFORMANCE II
Room S320G
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| Session: |
ELECTRICAL AND I & C TECHNOLOGIES IMPROVE PLANT PERFORMANCE |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Bill Strohecker, ABB Inc. |
| Co-chair: |
Joyce Dasch, Emerson Process Management |
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| Session Description: Power generation electrical I & C technologies have undergone rapid advancement in recent years. This session explores recent innovations and case studies in electrical I & C for improved operations and plant performance. |
Using Thermal Line-Scanning Techniques to Detect Boiler Tube Damage and Effect boiler Tube Repairs - Case Studies
A. Ronald Jacobstein and Thomas Reilly, ThermTech Services Inc.; Gary Sharp, Dominion Energy |
PM CEMS: The Current Reality of Monitoring Particulate Matter
Robynn Andracsek, Mary Hauner, Burns & McDonnell; Craig Capsaddle, MSI/Mechanical Systems Inc.; Steve Noland, Western Kentucky Energy |
Use of a Multiple-Path Ultrasonic Transit-Time Flowmeter Systems Helps Optimize Power Plant Performance
Harvey Klaer and Terrance Burch, Accusonic Technologies |
Proactive Load Shedding
Mesut Kucuk, Tamer Adanir and Okay Guner, ERDEMIR, Eregli Iron and Steel Works Co. |
Arc Flash Hazard Management
Jeffry Bennett, Alan Bast and Norman Reifsnyder, WorleyParsons Group Inc.; Richard Mages and Preston Cooper, TVA |
| Session: |
BOILER COMBUSTION OPTIMIZATION AND CLEANING IMPROVEMENT |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
Sundara Kavidass, Exelon Generation |
| Co-chair: |
Michael E. Rakocy, Jr., Babcock & Wilcox |
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| Session Description: Several different technologies are available to optimize and control of combustion and/or ash in coal-fired boilers. This session reviews the latest advancements. |
Preliminary Results from the First fully-Installed, Wavelength-Multiplexed Tunable Diode Laser Sensor for Coal-Fired Boiler Optimization
Henrik Hofvander, R.J. Zimmerman and Robert Sutherland, Zolo Technologies Inc.
Robert Burbage, Tennessee Valley Authority |
Increased Plant Performance via On-/Off-Line Boiler Cleaning, Method Bang&Clean, from Kesselreinigung Ruegg GMBH Switzerland
Markus Buergin and Hans Rueegg, bang&clean |
Boiler Optimization for Urea/NOx Reduction Utilitizing Combined SNCR/Fuzzy Neural Technologies
Harry Winn, Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solutions; Charles Brumfield, Duke Energy |
Measurement and Optimization of Intelligent Sootblowing Systems
Jason Moore and Eugene Thompson, Diamond Power International |
Cost Effective Method of Controlling Slagging and Fouling in Coal-Fired Utility Boilers
Steve Torbov and Terry Rettig, Aptech Engineering Services Inc.; Michael Gamburg and Dr. Michael Lorra, John Zink LLC/Todd Combustion Group |
Dry Bottom Ash Handling Technology for Coal Fired Power Plants
Fabio de Feo, Magaldi Power S.p.A |
| Session: |
STEAM TURBINE AND GENERATOR EFFICIENCY, AVAILABILITY AND RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Brian K. Glynn, TurboCare |
| Co-chair: |
Sundara Kavidass, Exelon Generation |
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| Session Description: Maintaining steam turbines and generators is important in achieving high plant efficiency. This session reviews the technology available for improving performance efficiency, reliability and availability of older steam turbines and generators. |
Turbine Modernization Projects at Susquehanna and Salem Nuclear Plants Maximize Performance at Current and Future Uprate Steam Conditions
Michael Smiarowski, David Lewis,Ralph Menning and Victor B. Tolentino, Siemens Power Generation Inc.; Lawrence Curran, PSEG Nuclear LLC |
Increased Generator Efficiency - A Case Study
John Speranza, Proton Energy Systems |
Development of Last Stage Blade for Korean 500 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant Retrofit Market
Dr. Juntaek Ryoo, Hongsik Im, Young Sang Kim and Dr. Oung Park, Doosan Heavy Industries |
Emerging Repair and Upgrades for Existing Generator Stators
Ronald Cox and John Jensen, ALSTOM Power Inc. |
Steam Turbine Oil Conditioning and Operational/Environmental Impact
Dr. Brian McNeil and Tim Mills, Kaydon Custom Filtration |
New Insulation Technology Impacts Generator Design
Werner Ladstaetter, Werner Grubelnik, Florian Senna and Dr. Peter Marek, Isovolta Group
HIGHLIGHTED ISSUES
Room S330C
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| Session: |
CONTROLLING PARTICULATE EMISSIONS |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Edwin Haddad, Mobotec USA |
| Co-chair: |
John Grusha, Foster Wheeler North American Corp. |
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| Session Description: Controlling particulate matter emissions from coal fired power plant as well as reducing SO3 generation in coal fired power plants. |
ESP Retrofit Project Utilizing "Roll-In" Techniques
Robert B. Hahn, Sankar Seetharama and Louis Rettura, Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control
Michael Williams, Duke Energy |
Multi-Pollutant Control Project at Huntington Unit 2
Mark Miller, PacifiCorp; Jeromy Jones, Burns & McDonnell |
Duct Injection for Controlling SO2 and SO3
Keith C. Day, O'Brien & Gere |
Sulfur Trioxide Reduction Technology Demonstrated at Dominion Generation's Chesterfield Power Plant
Dr. Edward Bowes, Dominion Generation; Dr. Bernard T. Hamel and David Olson, Marsulex Environmental Technologies; Dr. Steven A. Benson, EERC; Robin B. Rhodes, Air Preheater; Dr. Donald P. mcCollor and Dennis L. Laudal, University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center |
Use of FGD Byproduct Magnesium Hydroxide for Reduction of SO3 Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants
Lewis Benson, Carmeuse NA Technology Center |
| Session: |
THE INTEGRATION OF ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE GRID |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
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| Chair: |
David J. Walls, Navigant Consulting Inc. |
| Co-chair: |
Septimus van der Linden, Brulin Associates LLC |
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| Session Description: Energy storage systems and integration from renewable resources are emerging technologies as are CASE systems where economics for future applications are presented. Renewable resources such as wind and wave power, which avoid using premium fuels, provide interesting perspectives. |
Design Plan for a 20 MW Flywheel-Based Power Plant for Fast-Response Frequency Regulation
Chet Lyons, Beacon Power Corporation |
Turboexpander and Storage Tank Design Considerations for the Transportable Compressed Air Energy Storage (T-CAES) System
Septimus van der Linden, Brulin Associates LLC; Dr. Ben Enis, Dr. Paul Lieberman and Irv Rubin, Enis Windgen(R) Renewable Energy Systems LLC; Duane Bergmann and Randy Dirlam, Mafi-Trench Corporation |
Parametric Study of Payoff in Applications of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) Plants - an Economic Model for Future Applications
Richard DeCorso, Mario DeCorso and John Waggott, Dynamic Power Technologies LLC; Lee Davis, Alabama Electric Cooperative Inc.; Dennis Horazak, Siemens Power Generation Inc.; John Molinda |
Stored Energy as a Renewable Source from Scrap Automobile Tires
William Pietrucha, Industrial Microwave Systems LLC; John Novak, EnviroWave Corp.; Septimus van der Linden, Brulin Associates LLC |
The Integration of Wind and Wave Power in Community Grid Connected System
Mike Craigie, Combusion, Energy + Steam Specialists Ltd.; Richard Gault, Orkney Sustainable Energy Ltd. |
| Session: |
FUEL AND ASH HANDLING SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
| Time: |
1:30 - 3:30 PM |
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| Chair: |
Robert L. Williams, Jr., Roberts & Schaefer Co. |
| Co-chair: |
Gary J. Griffin, P.E., Titan Contracting & Leasing |
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| Session Description: Material handling systems at power plants reliably deliver fuel to the plant and remove combustion byproducts and other waste streams. Speakers will present case histories of practical solutions to material handling system operating problems that affect many power plants. |
American Electric Power Tanners Creek Unit 4 Powder River Basin Coal Blend Project
Christopher Woods, Sargent & Lundy |
Financial / Cost Benefit Considerations and Analysis for Replacement of Conventional Bottom Ash Systems with a Submerged Scraper Conveyor
Robert Walsh and Dennis Piontek, ALSTOM |
Dense Phase Pneumatic Fly Ash Handling - for Increased Reliability and Reduced Operating Costs
Matt Rodgers, Clyde Bergemann Materials Handling Ltd. |
Coal Fire Detection Systems for Lignite and Sub-bituminous Coal Users
Richard Hovan, Forney Corporation |
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