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Track 3: Technology Advancements & Improvements

Session 3A: Service Technology for Plant Optimization

Technology advancements from new plants has been increasingly integrated into existing assets. This session highlights such improvements on current power plants. Life time extension of rotors Redirecting Auxiliary load on plants Plant optimization studies Chair: Ian Summerside, Product Line Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Co-Chair: Jacqueline Engel, Digitalization & PMO, Siemens Speakers: Siemens Innovative 3D (Si3D) Aerodynamic Turbine Upgrade for W501D5, and SGT6-3000E (W501D5A) Gas Turbines Abstract Frank Ayoung-Chee, Service Frame Development Manager, Siemens Co-Author(s): Akash Bhatia, Mods and Upgrades R&D Engineer, Siemens Christopher Humphrey, Service Frame Engineer, Siemens   A Case Study on Existing 2x1 F Class Combined Cycle Plant Upgrades Abstract Alap Shah, Associate Vice President & Turbine Technologies Manager, Black & Veatch   Life Extension of a High Pressure Steam Turbine Rotor Control Wheel by Means of Weld Repair and Assessment of its Remaining Useful Life Abstract Connor Kaufmann, Mechanical Integrity Engineer, Alstom Power Co-Author(s): Abhay Joshi, Welding Engineer, Alstom Power

Session 3B: Technology Advancements in Renewable Resources Integration

As renewable energy technologies gain increasing market share in the US how can advancements ensure economic and reliable integration? This session will explore advancements in renewable energy technologies, including existing conventional technology and new energy market structures to support greater integration of the resources. Chair: Michael J. Ducker, Manager, Marketing Research, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Speakers: Meeting the Challenges of Integrating Renewables Abstract Jon Towslee P.E., CEM, Digital Power Management Solutions Manager, Eaton   Forward Capacity Markets to Support Renewable Resource Integration and Resource Adequacy in PJM Abstract Muhsin Kasheef Abdur-Rahman, P.E., Senior Market Strategist, PJM Interconnection, LLC   Combined Cycle HRSGs For Multiple Fuel Gas Turbines - Design and Operating Concerns Abstract Mr. Akber Pasha, Technical Director, Vogt Power International Inc   Integration of Renewable Resources Abstract Prab Sethi, Senior Project Manager, California Energy Commission

Session 3C: OEM Technology Innovations

Flexibility, environmental compliance and fuel costs are all major considerations to new gas turbine and combined cycle power plants. This session will highlight new technology features. Latest technology innovations Economics of power plant selection Flexible technologies Case studies will be discussed Chair: Ian Summerside, Product Line Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Co-Chair: Jacqueline Engel, Digitalization & PMO, Siemens Speakers: Alstom Gas Portfolio for Highly Efficient Generation in Changing Energy Markets Abstract Timothy Effio, Market Director, MCAC, The AES Corporation   Advanced Technology Update Abstract Josh Kovac, Engineering Manager, Siemens   Mitsubishi Hitachi Large Frame Gas Turbine Update Abstract Carlos E. Koeneke Dr, Chief Technology Officer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Co-Author(s): Susumu Wakazono, Gas Turbine Design Engineer, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.

Session 3D: Cat-Like Reflexes are a Must - Responsive Generation for Sudden Changes in Power Demand

A power plant is a complex set of systems which contributes to the overall operation of the plant. This session explores innovations for improvements to existing process challenges. Moderator/Chair: Jon Towslee P.E., CEM, Digital Power Management Solutions Manager, Eaton Speakers: Boosting Output and Responsiveness at Combined Cycle Plants Abstract Bob Kraft, Director, PowerPHASE LLC   PW Power Systems, Inc. - FT4000™ Aero-Derivative Product Presentation Abstract Andris Lauzums, Western Region Sales Director, Mitsubishi Power Aero Co-Author(s): Michael Ronzello, Area Sales Director, Mitsubishi Power Aero   Power System Optimization for Renewable Integration Abstract JOE FERRARI, ANALYST, MARKET DEVELOPMENT, Wartsila North America, Inc.   Two Birds with One Stone: NG-fueled peaking capacity for only a few hundred $/kW plus energy storage at zero extra cost Abstract Mr. John S. Andrepont, President, The Cool Solutions Company

Session 3E: Utilization of “BIG DATA” to Transform the Energy Industry

This session will explore how plant data analytics is being utilized for plant efficiency, asset optimization and dispatch of generation assets. Data Analytics Utility Data Plant Efficiency Chair: Roosevelt Huggins, Associate Vice President - Regional Sales Director, Black & Veatch Co-Chair: Jacqueline Engel, Digitalization & PMO, Siemens Speakers: How the Internet of Things will Transform the Energy Industry Abstract John Marchiando, VP of Business Development, Grid Connect   Big Data Analysis: Mining and Analyzing Utility Data Abstract Michael Steifman, CEO & Founder, UtiliSave   What is Energy Intelligence? Abstract Mr. Gregg Dixon, Sr VP, Mktg & Sales, EnerNOC Ltd.   Advanced Technology Update Abstract Dr. Matt Evans, Director, Smarter Service, Siemens   Advanced Technology Update Abstract Patrick Mercurio, Project Manager, Duke Energy

Session 3F: BOP Innovations

A power plant is a complex set of systems which contribute to the overall operation of the plant. This session explores innovations for improvements to existing process challenges. Concentrated Ignition technology achieves lower MSL during low markets. Energy efficient cooling technology Handling large volumes of limestone and PAC slurry on demand Replace belt and vibratory feeders with posimetric feeders. Eliminate dust and fugitive materials in open-air applications Chair: Greg Bierie, Industrial Specialist, ASGCO Complete Conveyor Solutions Speaker: Coal-Fired Units can Reduce Fuel Costs and CO2 Emissions with Concentrated Ignition Technology Abstract Edward Lightbourn, Director of Engineering Business Development, SmartBurn LLC Co-Author(s): Tony Niu, President, Guodian Longyuan Technologies USA Corporation Mr. Pisi Lu, President, SmartBurn LLC   A Story of Success - Posimetric Feeders Drastically Reducing Coal Dust and Spillage Abstract Ingo Wiedenhues, VP, Design Build Group, CCC Group, Inc. Co-Author(s): Bob Chase, Project Mgr-Posimetric Feeder, TerraSource Global

* - This speaker has been invited to speak at ELECTRIC POWER 2015, but is not yet confirmed.