April 2, 2014 • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center • New Orleans, LA

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Track 2: Environmental Compliance

Environmental rules and regulations continue to put pressure on continued operation of fossil generation. Multiple regulations involving air, water and waste challenge utilities to address compliance with a holistic approach. Experts taking part in these sessions will present strategies and technologies for compliance.

Track Chair: Grant Grothen
Track Co-Chair: Suzanne Paouncic, PE

Tuesday, April 21

Start Time End Time Information
9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Environmental MEGA Session - Rebalancing the Electric System for Environmental Consideration
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Moderator:
Tony Licata, Vice President, Licata Energy & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Panelist:
Aditya Jayam Prabhakar, Policy Studies Engineer, MISO - Midcontinent Independent System Operator
 
Block Andrews, Strategic Environmental Solutions Director, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
 
Steve Corneli, Senior VP for Sustainability Strategy and Policy, NRG
 
John D. Walke*, Director, Climate & Clean Air Program, NRDC

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1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Session 2B: Alphabet Soup: ELG, MATS, CCR, 316b What does it Spell for Us?
Room: 1
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Chair:
Suzanne Paouncic, PE, Director, Business Strategy, FirstEnergy Generation Corp
Co-Chair:
Robert Hollinsworth, Sr Director, LaCygne and Hawthorn Stations, Evergy, Inc
Speakers: Effluent Limitation Guidelines, Where Are We Now?
Abstract
Mike Preston, Industrial Water Treating Section Leader, Black & Veatch Management Consulting
  8 Ways to Prepare Now for the New ELGs
Abstract
Colleen M. Layman, VP, HDR Inc.
  The Balancing Act: MATS and ELGs
Abstract
Erica Gonzaga, ME, Applications Engineer, Carbonxt, Inc.
Co-Author(s):
Heather Byrne, PhD, PE, R&D Director, Carbonxt, Inc.
  Planning for 316(b), CCR, and ELG-A Case Study
Abstract
Diane Martini, Water Treatment, Sargent & Lundy
Co-Author(s):
Ken Snell, Senior Environmental Consultant, Sargent & Lundy
Matthew Heerman, Senior Engineer, Sargent & Lundy

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2:45 PM 4:15 PM
Session 2C: Fishing for 316(b) Compliance
Room: 1
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Chair:
Mark Nagel, PE, REMOVE, NRG Energy Inc.
Co-Chair:
Melanie Green, Sr. Director Power Gen, CPS Energy
Speakers: 316 (b) Compliance and Various Methods
Abstract
Trent T. Gathright, Sales & Marketing Manager, Ovivo USA
  Intake Retrofits with Retrievable Cylindrical Screens
Abstract
Mr. Terry Larson, REMOVE-no longer there, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Co-Author(s):
Jason Eichenberger, Senior Civil Engineer, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Karen Hinkforth, Senior Engineer, WE Energies
  Optimizing the Performance of a Hydrolox Molded Polymer Screens for Debris and Fish Protection at Alabama Power’s Plant Barry
Abstract
Douglas Dixon, Technical Executive, EPRI Electric Power Research Institute

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Wednesday, April 22

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10:15 AM 12:00 PM
Session 2D: FGD and FGD Wastewater
Room: 1
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Chair:
Robert Hollinsworth, Sr Director, LaCygne and Hawthorn Stations, Evergy, Inc
Co-Chair:
Yiu-Lam (Albert) Lau, Applications Engineer/Inside Sales, Air Pollution, Haldor Topsoe
Speakers: Flue Gas Desulfurization: Technological and Operational Impact to Purge Water Treatment Systems Due to Environmental Regulations
Abstract
Kenneth Chen, Engineer, Fluor
Co-Author(s):
Dennis McBride, Fluor Fellow, Fluor
  Direct Evaporation of Power Plant Waste Water Using DFGD Technologies
Abstract
Philip Rader, Business Sales Manager, Alstom Power
Co-Author(s):
Raymond Gansley, Product Engineering Manager, Alstom Power
  FGDplus – An Efficiency Booster for Open Spray Tower Technology
Abstract
Christian Patterer, Senior Product Manager, Andritz Energy & Environment
Co-Author(s):
Andreas Gruber-Waltl, Team Leader Process Development, Andritz AG
Harald Reissner, Head of Department Process Technology, Andritz AG

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1:45 PM 3:45 PM
Session 2E: CCR Management and Compliance Strategies
Room: 1
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Chair:
Dan Connell, Director Strategy & Analysis, CNX Coal Resources LP
Co-Chair:
Bob Williams, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Wolf Point Engineers & Contractors
Speakers: U.S. EPA CCR Compliance, Decisions, Options, Factors, Costs and Continued Disposal
Abstract
Douglas Dahlberg, Project Associate, Civil Support Services, Sargent & Lundy
  ZLD Landfill Operations - Prairie State Generating Company
Abstract
Dan J. Whalen, Senior Vice President, Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Co-Author(s):
Nathan Higgerson, Senior Engineer - Coal Combustion Residuals, Prairie State Generating Company, LLC
  Planning for Closure: Ash Ponds, Landfills and Coal Piles
Abstract
Jeffery Pope PE, Program Manager, Facility Decommissioning & Demolition Services, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
  New Concept for Handling CCR Wastes
Abstract
Richard Munson, Product Director - Overland Conveyors, Beumer Corporation
  Dense Slurry Ash Management: How Water and Additive Concentrations Affect Environmental Performance
Abstract
Dale Timmons, Program Manager, NAES Corporation

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Thursday, April 23

Start Time End Time Information
8:30 AM 10:00 AM
Session 2F: Innovative Approaches to using DSI & Baghouses
Room: 1
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Chair:
Melanie Green, Sr. Director Power Gen, CPS Energy
Co-Chair:
Kevin Dougherty, VP Business Development & Marketing, Fuel Tech, Inc.
Speakers: Commercial Performance of AS-HgX as a MATS Compliance Option
Abstract
Mr. Jim Butz, VP of Production Management, Novinda Corporation
Co-Author(s):
Stephen Baloga, VP, Enviro. AT Services, Novinda Corporation
  Operational Improvements with High Reactivity Hydrated Lime DSI
Abstract
Pat Mongoven, Business Development Manager - DSI, Mississippi Lime Company
Co-Author(s):
Curt Biehn, Manager, Marketing & Technical Services, Mississippi Lime Company
  PJFF Experience with High Sulfur Coals
Abstract
Haley Turner, Sr. Chemical Engineer, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities [LG&E KU]
  Pilot High-Sulfur TOXECON Baghouse with Activated Carbon Injection
Abstract
Sarah Mcmurray, Materials Scientist, ADA Carbon Solutions, LLC
Co-Author(s):
Noah Meeks, Ph.D., P.E., Sr Research Engineer, Southern Company
Ramsay Chang, Senior Technical Executive, EPRI Electric Power Research Institute

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1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Session 2G: Optimization Reduction Technology
Room: 1
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Chair:
Mrs. Wayshalee Patel, Director of Environmental Technologies, Licensing and Permitting, Sargent & Lundy
Co-Chair:
David Paz, TBA
Speakers: Technical SCR Development for Enhanced and Cost-competitive Performance
Abstract
Larry Czarnecki, Engineer, Alstom Power
Co-Author(s):
Paulo Oliveira, Global Product Marketing Manager, Alstom Power
  Delta Wing® Mixing System Retrofit for Improved SCR Performance
Abstract
Mr. Jason Hutchins, P.E., Sr. Process Engineer, Babcock Power Environmental
Co-Author(s):
Roderick Beittel, Principle Engineer, Babcock Power Environmental
  Ash Sweepers to reverse buildup problems in SCR reactors
Abstract
Jeff Shelton, Business Development Manager, Martin Engineering
Co-Author(s):
Jake Shelton, Director of Sales, CoaLogix/SCR-Tech

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