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EP Track 3: Technology Advancements & Solutions

EP 3A: Coal Plant Optimization and Improvements

This session considers technology advancements involving coal plant optimization and improvements as well as coal yard conveyor upgrades. Also considered will be adaption strategies to increase renewables and reviewing advancements to conveyor dust and spillage technology. Chair: Mark Strebel, Product Manager, Martin Engineering Co-Chair: Robert Hollinsworth, Plant Manager Montrose & Sibley Stations, Evergy, Inc Speakers: State-of-the-Art Coal-Fired Power Plant Improvements in Operating Range, Efficiency, Emissions, and Adaptation to Increasing Renewable Penetration Abstract Edward Lightbourn, Director of Engineering Business Development, SmartBurn, LLC Co-Author(s): Mr. Pisi Lu, President, SmartBurn LLC   Conveyor Improvement for Coal Handling Safety by Design – Conveyor Upgrades Abstract Mark Bayley, VP Sales Manufactured Products Division, ASGCO Complete Conveyor Solutions

EP 3B: Fuel Flexibility

With the development of shale gas resources it is important to design flexible combustion systems capable of burning gas with different compositions. This session covers a range of topics, including: Fuel flexibility, emissions, coms dynamics, ethane rich natural gas, and propane combustion. Chair: Carlos E. Koeneke Dr, Chief Technology Officer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Co-Chair: Kevin Dougherty, VP Business Development & Marketing, Fuel Tech, Inc. Speakers: Ethane and Propane as a Gas Turbine Fuel Abstract Michael Welch, Industry Marketing Manager, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery   The FlameSheet™ Combustor: A (R)evolution in Combustion Technology for Power Generation Gas Turbines Abstract Nicolas Demougeot, Senior Manager Combustion, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Co-Author(s): RuthAnn Rawlings, Global Product Line Manager, PSM   Second Generation A-CPFM Abstract Carlos E. Koeneke Dr, Chief Technology Officer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Co-Author(s): Sosuke Nakamura, Director, GT Engineering, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.   Simulating Pressure Transients Events in the Fuel Gas Supply to Combined Cycle Plants Abstract Robert Schroeder, Associate, Sargent & Lundy Co-Author(s): Matthew Zitkus, Associate, Sargent & Lundy Beniamino Rovagnati, Senior Associate, Sargent & Lundy Michael Czyszczewski, Mechanical Engineer, Sargent & Lundy

EP 3BB: Wind, Biomass, and Other Renewable Energy and Microgrid Systems

This session will focus on wind, biomass, renewables and microgrid systems that are becoming important component for base loads as well as in local energy production for near zero emissions and enhanced sustainability. Various challenges, issues and potential of each of these technologies will be presented. Moderator/Chair: Dr. Ryo S. Amano, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Speakers: Microgrid Energy Systems – the pathway to Grid-Edge Integration Abstract Vijay Bhavaraju, Principal Engineer, Eaton Corporation   Industrial Grid Interactive Fluid Heating Utilized for Micro-Grid Efficiency and Management Abstract Christopher Molnar, VP - Industrial Heaters & Systems, Chromalox   Torrefied Biomass, Technology Status and Implementation in Power Production Abstract Michael Wild, President, International Biomass Torrefaction Council   Enhanced Clean Energy Recovery from Solid Wastes and Biomass Abstract Ashwani Gupta, Professor. Director, University of Maryland

EP 3C: Case Studies with Proven Operation

From concept through operation, two technologies will be presented as successful case studies with proven operation. Chair: Jon Towslee P.E., CEM, Sr. Director of iFactory Sales, IIoT, Advantech Speaker: "Westar Energy, Inc., Jeffrey Energy Center, Unit 1 LP Turbine Modernization Project 2015" Abstract Mr. Lewis Lenard, Alliance Administrator, Westar Energy Co-Author(s): Dustin Ringer, Superintendent of Operations at Jeffrey Energy Center(JEC), Westar Energy Rob Bursch, Marketing Specialist, Siemens   How Snohomish County PUD is using energy storage to support more renewable generation on their system Abstract Dan Sowder, VP, Power System Integration, Doosan GridTech Co-Author(s): Jason Zyskowski, Manager of Substation Engineering, Snohomish County Pud

EP 3D: Energy Storage: Technologies, Integration, Implementation

As renewable energy resources expand throughout the North American power grid, stabilization technologies are gaining traction as generators cope with intermittent resource availability. During this session the following topics will be discussed: standardizing energy storage, monetizing clean power, storage technologies, system grid integration. Chair: Ian Summerside, Product Line Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Co-Chair: Kevin Dougherty, VP Business Development & Marketing, Fuel Tech, Inc. Speakers: Using Energy Storage to Maximize Clean Power Abstract Timothy Effio, Market Director, MCAC, The AES Corporation Co-Author(s): Brian Perusse, Strategic Marketing & Communications / VP, AES Energy Storage   Liquid Air Power & Storage (LAPS) in Utility applications Abstract William Conlon, President, Pintail Power LLC   Standardizing Utility-Integrated ESS Procurement Abstract Dan Sowder, VP, Power System Integration, Doosan GridTech

EP 3E: State –of-the-Art Turbine Designs and Validation Approaches

In a challenging and dynamic environment, gas turbine original equipment manufacturers are responding with technologies that run hotter and harder than ever before. This session will bring together key industry experts to discuss innovative technologies and dynamic operating requriements for power plants, including turbine designs and validation approaches. Chair: Dennis Buchanan, Plant Director, Harrington Station, Xcel Energy Co-Chair: Jacqueline Engel, Digitalization & PMO, Siemens Speakers: MHPS Advanced Gas Turbines Recent Milestones Abstract Carlos E. Koeneke Dr, Chief Technology Officer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Co-Author(s): Sosuke Nakamura, Director, GT Engineering, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.   Ansaldo Launches the New Very Large Gas Turbine GT36 Abstract Ian Summerside, Product Line Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Co-Author(s): Klaus Doebbeling, R&D Program Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Patrik Meier, R&D Program Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Thorsten Osterhage, Product Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.   Siemens Large Frame Turbine Developments Abstract Francisco Dovali-Solis, HL Class Service Frame Owner, Siemens Power and Gas Division Co-Author(s): Guido Schuld, Package Frame 8000H, Siemens Power and Gas Division   Advancements in H Class Gas Turbines for Combined Cycle Power Plants Abstract David Walker, Senior Product Manager, GE

EP 3F: Renewable Energy Resource Integration

Integrating renewable energy, peak load monitoring, and control technology is becoming more important with the implementation of environmental regulations. This session includes discussions on peak shaving, energy storage and renewable energy integration. Chair: Ian Summerside, Product Line Manager, Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. Co-Chair: Mark Bayley, VP Sales Manufactured Products Division, ASGCO Complete Conveyor Solutions Speakers: Peaking Power…Fast Start Natural Gas, Multiple Times per Hour Abstract John Hoeft, Sr. Power Plant Marketing Leader, GE Vernova   Energy Monitoring Software Case Study: Hawaii gets an A+ Abstract Brendan Harney, Business Development Manager, Stem Co-Author(s): Tad Glauthier, VP of Hawaii Operations, Stem

EP 3G: Advancements in Condition Monitoring

Equipment reliability is key to realizing operationally efficient power plants. Advancements in condition monitoring can provide the catalyst to optimize equipment replacement and repair costs. Topics include dynamic limits for condition monitoring continuous condition monitoring for high voltage transformers, I&C room obsolescence issues and solutions, and technology innovation enables asset protection and optimize performance. Chair: Joshua Zussman, Plant Technical and Safety Trainer, Lansing Board of Water and Light Co-Chair: Darren Gale, Vice President of Nuclear Operations, Day & Zimmermann Speakers: Dynamic Limits for Condition Monitoring Abstract Patrick Bangert, CEO, algorithmica technologies Inc.   Continuous condition monitoring of high voltage transformers by direct sensor monitoring of oil aging to achieve a stable power grid Abstract Manfred R. Mauntz, Dr.-Ing., cmc Instruments GmbH Co-Author(s): Jörn Peuser, Dr. rer. nat., cmc Instruments GmbH   I & C Room Obsolescence Issues and Solutions Abstract Mr. Tony Spear, Director Sales & Marketing, Otek Corporation

EP 3H: Technology Trends for Asset Protection

Technology trends for asset protection, measurement sensors, conditions monitoring, and maintenance assessment will be reviewed. Drone technology will be demonstrated. Among the topics to be discussed are drone technology, remote visual inspection, condition assessment. Chair: Mike Schimmelpfennig, Principal Engineer, Ameren Co-Chair: Mark Strebel, Product Manager, Martin Engineering Speakers: Remote Visual Inspection Solutions Applied to Power Generation Assets Abstract Ron Kessler, Vice President, Quest Integrity   Internal Inspections at Electric Plants with Drones Abstract David Strubberg, director of Innovation & IT Projects, Ameren Missouri Co-Author(s): Jeff Buchko, COO, Orbital Technical Solutions Scott Sambuco, Director Safety & Asset Integrity, Orbital Technical Solutions   Critical Flow Measurements for Optimizing Gas Turbine Thermal Efficiency and Environmental Compliance Abstract Mr. Bob Carrell, President, Hoffer Flow Controls, Inc. Co-Author(s): Sandra Kelly, Vice President North American Sales, Hoffer Flow Controls, Inc.

* - This speaker has been invited to speak at ELECTRIC POWER 2017, but is not yet confirmed.