POWERGEN International 2019

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Knowledge Hub 12B: Generation Fleet and Fuel Trends (Room Booth 320)

19 Nov 19

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Natural Gas

Speaker(s): Lee Mitchell ; Teresa Poussard

This session will look generation fleet and fuel trends, infrastructure needs, system optimization and renewables trends. More...

Knowledge Hub 08C: Energy Management Software's Impact on a Flexible and Reliable Grid (Room Exhibit Booth 1219)

19 Nov 19

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Decentralized Energy, Energy Storage, Microgrids and Onsite Power

Speaker(s): Giorgio Narminio ; Karen Meyer Bertram ; Risto Paldanius

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Knowledge Hub 10C: Machine Learning, A.I., Analytics, Digital Twin, IIoT - They are Just Buzz Words for What Engineers Have Always Done... (Room Exhibit Booth 3055)

19 Nov 19

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Smart Power Plant: IOT, Controls

Speaker(s): Pete Davies

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Knowledge Hub 11C: Black Start: Where On-Site Power meets Conventional Generation (Room Booth 3955)

19 Nov 19

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - The Future of Conventional Power

Speaker(s): Ben Kuisle ; Chris Mieckowski ; Philip Wright, P.E.

A key component of transmission system restoration plans after a system blackout includes the use of large combustion turbines connected directly t... More...

Knowledge Hub 12C: Port of Jacksonville LNG Bunker Terminal: Small Scale LNG Bunkering and LNG Supply for Power Generation (Room Exhibit Booth 320)

19 Nov 19

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Natural Gas

Speaker(s): Frank Moreno ; Mark Jones

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Knowledge Hub 13C: Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Saving Money, Attracting Talent by Wrapping Solar, Microgrids into the Hydro Portfolio (Room Exhibit Booth 5831)

19 Nov 19

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Hydro

Speaker(s): Herbie Johnson

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A Solution for the Next Weakest Link in the US Power Industry : Assessing & Extending the Life of the Installed Fleet of F-Class Gas Turbine Rotors (Room 240-241)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): Jeff Benoit ; Scott Keller

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An Evaluation of Steam Turbine Upgrade Options with Respect to Heat Rate Improvement (Room 240-241)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): Muhammad Riaz

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Case Study: The Next Generation of Advanced CCGT Monitoring for IPPs (Room 238-239)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

Speaker(s): Mark Pelosi ; Randall Bickford

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Coal 2030: Is There A Light at the End of the Tunnel Or Is It An Oncoming Train? (Room 242)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Laura Shafer ; Una Nowling, P.E., M.Sc.

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Complex Voltage and Frequency Control for a 130MW Rail Traction Power Islanded Microgrid (Room 244)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Roger Copeland ; Steven Jenks, Ph.D.

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Cycling Load, Dual Fuel Firing, and Understanding Operating and Maintenance Savings for Air Quality Control Systems (Room 242)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Suzette Puski

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Energizing Ford Motor Company’s Research & Engineering Center with a CHP Using Advanced Sustainability Systems (Room 235/236)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

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Gas Turbine Combined Cycle for Low Load Parking and Fast Restart (Room 240-241)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): Ilya Yarinovski ; John Gülen ; Mark Boulden, P.E.

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Glendale, California’s Clean Portfolio–Gas Engines & Energy Storage (Room 235/236)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Brent Nelson ; Mark Young

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How an Asset Performance Monitoring System is Supporting Change Management in Enel’s Digital Transformation Program (Room 238-239)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

Speaker(s): Craig Dalziel ; Erich Neuhaus ; Luis Prieto

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Knowledge Hub 08D: Sponsored Content - East Coast Community Microgrid – Modular Solution for Hurricane Resilience and Utility Peak-Shaving (Room Exhibit Booth 1219)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Decentralized Energy, Energy Storage, Microgrids and Onsite Power

Speaker(s): Bill Becker ; Joe Gammie ; Karen Meyer Bertram

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Knowledge Hub 11D: Nuclear Main Control Room Obsolescence & Cyber Security Regulations Are New Challenges to Overcome (Room Exhibit Booth 3955)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - The Future of Conventional Power

Speaker(s): Chris Mieckowski ; Otto Fest

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Knowledge Hub 12D: Is Gas A Dirty Word? (Room 320)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Natural Gas

Speaker(s): Jim Doull ; Mark Jones

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Knowledge Hub 13D: Primary Frequency Response and the Effects of NERC Testing (Room Exhibit Booth 5831)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Hydro

Speaker(s): Melvin Lopez

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Low Inertia Microgrid Fault Stability and Protection (Room 244)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Jason Philhower ; Thomas Morrell

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Microgrid Integration Challenges - Control and Protection (Room 244)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Sanjeev Bhatia

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Microgrid Solutions for Oil and Gas Remote Applications - Case Studies

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Dalia El Tawy

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Reclaiming and Recycling Coal Fly Ash for Beneficial Use (Room 242)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Rob Erwin

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Session 1A: Practical Applications of Digital Analytics (Room 238-239)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

Speaker(s): Deepak Khajouria ; Jim Donohue

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Session 2A: Energy Storage-Technology Review and Utility-Scale Case Studies (Room 243)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Energy Storage Breakthroughs

Speaker(s): Adam Kabulski ; Jason Barmann ; John Andrepont ; Scott Benson, P.E.

This panel will discuss the characteristics, challenges and various value streams associated with battery and thermal energy storage technologies.&... More...

Session 3A: Best Practices for EPC Power Plant Delivery (Room 245)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Gas-Fired Turbines and Plants

Speaker(s): Ayo Adeyefa ; Jaisen Mody ; Jason Dedrickson ; Jason Graham, P.E. ; Jeremy Morgan ; Todd Sundbom ; Tom Reed, PE, PMP

This panel discussion will bring together top EPC and design experts to discuss current market outlook, best practices, case studies and other cons... More...

Session 4A: Microgrid Applications- Challenges & Solutions (Room 244)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Fred Wiesinger

Microgrid applications slowly but gradually are picking up the pace. Come join this session to learn about challenges associated with microgrids an... More...

Session 5A: Innovation in On-Site Generation (Room 235/236)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Arvind Patel, P.E. ; Dan Shelledy

New developments in on-site generation include locating small reciprocating engine peaking plants close the load or as part of a municipal electric... More...

Session 6A: Gas Turbine Optimization (Room 240-241)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): Rob Broglio ; Russell Chetwynd

This sessions will focus on both gas turbine and steam turbin optimization and life extension along with concepts for increased reliability and eff... More...

Session 7A: Challenges and Sustainability of Coal Fired Generation (Room 242)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Mark Barton ; Stephen Henson

This session will focus on existing coal fired generation, much of which has increasingly restricted budgets for maintenance and upgrades. Topics w... More...

Smart Early Warning Pop-up System and Preventive Maintenance of Power Plants (Room 238-239)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

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The Need for Flexible Capacity in New Orleans: Reciprocating Engines Enable Solar and Black Start Capability (Room 235/236)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Brian Elwell ; Jeff Reid

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The World’s Most Efficient and Flexible Peaking Plants (Room 235/236)

19 Nov 19

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Jani Mäkinen ; Sampo Suvisaari ; Trey Cannon

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Knowledge Hub 08E: UL 2200A – Implementing a Fire Test Standard for On-site Gen-set positioning near Buildings (Room Exhibit Booth 1219)

19 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Decentralized Energy, Energy Storage, Microgrids and Onsite Power

Speaker(s): Rachel LaVoie

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Knowledge Hub 10E: Digital Transformation - What Can or Should It Mean for Utilities and Power Generation Companies (Room Exhibit Booth 3055)

19 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Smart Power Plant: IOT, Controls

Speaker(s): Gary Hilberg ; Mohan Amasa

Digital Transformation is a ubiquitous phrase that can be over-used to describe any or all of digital initiatives that companies are implementing a... More...

Knowledge Hub 11E: Sponsored Content - Predicting, Understanding and Managing Varnish Challenges on Large MW Turbines” (Room Exhibit Booth 3955)

19 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - The Future of Conventional Power

Speaker(s): Chris Mieckowski ; Doug Muennich

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Knowledge Hub 12E: Content Sponsored by DTS - Advanced Non-destructive Testing and Automation (Room Exhibit Booth 320)

19 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Natural Gas

Speaker(s): Gary Kistler ; Mark Jones

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Initiate!- Trials and Errors of Startups (Room Booth 800)

19 Nov 19

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Speaker(s): James Foster

James Foster will talk about his story, about his 2 startups and the trials and errors he experienced at the beginning and now takin... More...

Knowledge Hub 08F: Energy Storage Systems - A Practical Phased Approach to Fire System Design in a Large Scale Battery Storage System (Room Booth 1219)

19 Nov 19

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Decentralized Energy, Energy Storage, Microgrids and Onsite Power

Speaker(s): Karen Meyer Bertram ; Paul Hayes, FPE ; Thomas M. Fenimore

The presentation will lay out a phased approach which current understanding suggests may be the most effective in managing large scale battery fail... More...

Knowledge Hub 09F: Sea Change: The Present Challenges and Future Realities of Offshore Wind Power Along the U.S. Coastline (Room Exhibit Booth 2139)

19 Nov 19

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Wind and Solar

Speaker(s): Carrie Hitt ; Erik Milito ; Jim Juras ; Matt Vestal

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US-KOREA Power Industry Summit 2019 (Room 224)

19 Nov 19

2:40 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker(s): Jae-hoon Chung

Join us for an informative session with Korea Hydro and & Nuclear Co. featuring Korean Advanced Technology including; International Electric Co... More...

Knowledge Hub 10G: Data Reconciliation for Plant Thermal Performance (Room Exhibit Booth 3055)

19 Nov 19

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Smart Power Plant: IOT, Controls

Speaker(s): Frank Todd ; Tom McDonnell

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Knowledge Hub 11G: Examination of Decarbonized and Carbon-neutral Fuels for Utility-scale Power (Room Exhibit Booth 3955)

19 Nov 19

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - The Future of Conventional Power

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Goldmeer ; Sanjeev Jolly, P.E.

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Knowledge Hub 12G: Overview of DOE's Office of Oil & Natural Gas (Room Exhibit Booth 320)

19 Nov 19

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Natural Gas

Speaker(s): Paul Brown ; Tim Reinhardt

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Session 13G: Controlling Invasive Mussels to Improve Plant Performance (Room Exhibit Booth 5831)

19 Nov 19

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Hydro

Speaker(s): SETH DONROVICH

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Knowledge Hub 11H: Sponsored Content - Simplified Analysis and Practical Mitigation Techniques for Industrial Boiler Thermoacoustic Vibration (Room Exhibit Booth 3955)

19 Nov 19

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - The Future of Conventional Power

Speaker(s): Matt Whelan ; Sanjeev Jolly, P.E.

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Initiate- Sensatek Propulsion Technology (Room Booth 800)

19 Nov 19

4:10 PM - 4:25 PM

Speaker(s): Reamonn Soto

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Wednesday Opening Keynote (Room Great Hall A-D)

20 Nov 19

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Keynote

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A Decommissioned Coal Plant in Germany leads to a U.S. CHP Integrating RICE, Boilers and District Heating (Room 235/236)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Thorsten Dradrach

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Asset Performance Management and the Digital Twin: The San Gabriel Story and Lessons Learned (Room 238-238)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

Speaker(s): David Armstrong ; Mark Confer

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Canada’s First Utility Microgrid (Room 244)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Chris Evanich

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Combined Cycle Plant Betterment Balance of Plant Considerations (Room 240-241)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): Daniel Azukas

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Considering the Transient Aspects of SCR and Oxidation Catalysts for Faster Startup Emissions Compliance (Room 240-241)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): Christopher Bertole, Ph.D.

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Developing a Simulator Training and Qualification Program with Integrated Technologies (Room 238-239)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

Speaker(s): Josh Carlucci ; Mladen Udbinac

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High Fidelity Simulators Go beyond Operator Training (Room 238-239)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

Speaker(s): Alex Brumfield ; Douglas Nunez ; Phil Knott ; Shaun Cross

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Historical Perspective on GE F-class Compressor Failures and Unique Susceptibilities (Room 245)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Gas-Fired Turbines and Plants

Speaker(s): John Molloy

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Increasing Landmark Hotel Efficiencies with Cogeneration at JFK Airport

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Mike Norelli

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Keeping the Frame 7E Mature Fleet of Gas Turbines Relevant in a Changing Power Market Paradigm (Room 245)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Gas-Fired Turbines and Plants

Speaker(s): Katherine Koch

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Knowledge Hub 08I: Autonomous Microgrid Controls (Room Booth 1219)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Decentralized Energy, Energy Storage, Microgrids and Onsite Power

Speaker(s): Nancy Mohn ; Scott Manson

This presentation describes how autonomous microgrid control and protection systems function. After a person configures the electronics with contro... More...

Knowledge Hub 09I: Grid Flexible Solar: Unlocking Solar Power's Full Potential (Room Booth 2139)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Wind and Solar

Speaker(s): Karen Meyer Bertram ; Mahesh Morjaria

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Knowledge Hub 10I: Augmenting Traditional Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) Software with Machine Learning (Room Exhibit Booth 3055)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Smart Power Plant: IOT, Controls

Speaker(s): Benjamin Thomas

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Knowledge Hub 11I: EPA's Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Rule - Compliance and Innovative Solutions (Room Exhibit Booth 3955)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - The Future of Conventional Power

Speaker(s): Anne-Sophie van der Waart ; Ben Frerichs ; Dan Mardovin

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Knowledge Hub 12I: The Sustainability of the U.S. LNG Export Dream: What Will Make It Ship-Shape From Domestic Wellhead to Global Customers (Room Exhibit Booth 320)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Natural Gas

Speaker(s): Eric Smith

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Knowledge Hub 13I: Current Bearing Success from a Decades-Old Technology (Room Exhibit Booth 5831)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Knowledge HUB - Hydro

Speaker(s): Bob Shortridge

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Microgrids in the Wild: Utility and Commercial Sector Case Studies in Targeted Generation (Room 244)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Asim Hussain

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Minimizing Flow-Accelerated Corrosion in Conventional and Heat Recovery Steam Generators (Room 240-241)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): Brad Buecker

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Modeling and Implementation of an EMTP Test Bed for Saint Paul Island Microgrid Controller Validation (Room 244)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Abdel Rahman Khatib ; Bharath Nayak ; Jito Coleman ; Travis Hammond

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People's Electric Cooperative (PEC) 75 MW Distributed Generation Project (Room 235/236)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Anthony Alexander ; Claudio Martino

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Reduce Gas Turbine Operational Costs with Engineered Residual Compression (Room 245)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Gas-Fired Turbines and Plants

Speaker(s): Doug Hornbach ; Jay Jayaraman ; Kyle Brandenburg ; Paul Prevey

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Resiliency in Action at the University of Florida Shands Hospital South Campus, City of Tallahassee, MEA Alaska (Room 235/236)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Chuck Heidt ; Dan Shelledy ; Triveni Singh

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Session 1B: Putting Digital Technologies to Work in Improving Operator and Plant Performance (Room 238-239)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Digital Transformation of the Power Plant

Speaker(s): Jon Towslee, P.E., CEM ; Paul Cleri

This session, we will explore real world applications of digital technologies including simulators, digital twins and virtual reality to improve ov... More...

Session 2B: The Vaunted Market Interface: Unlocking the Value of Storage through Software (Room 243)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Energy Storage Breakthroughs

Speaker(s): Christopher Kuhl ; Clifford Sikora ; David Sinclair

Analysts say storage asset deployment will grow from 12GWh in 2018 to a 158 GWh in 2024. But what exactly does that look like in terms of vertical ... More...

Session 3B: Gas Turbine Maintenance, Upgrades and Field Experiences (Room 245)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Gas-Fired Turbines and Plants

Speaker(s): Brian Stewart ; Chris Mieckowski

This session will cover gas turbine modifications and upgrades to reduce operating costs and increase reliability and flexibility More...

Session 4B: Utility-scale and Innovative Approaches to Microgrid Adoption (Room 244)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Microgrids

Speaker(s): Adam Forni, PE ; Kishore Billapati, PE

Speakers in this session will present multiple microgrid case studies demonstrating the uniqueness of design to meet specific resiliency, sust... More...

Session 5B: Resiliency and Efficiency in On-site Generation (Room 235/236)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: On-Site Power

Speaker(s): Daniel Barbersek ; John Hoeft

This session is focused on two aspects of on-site power. Resiliency is becoming more important as we move to higher penetration of renewable ... More...

Session 6B: HRSG and SCR Performance Optimization (Room 240-241)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Optimizing Plant Performance

Speaker(s): John Grusha ; Sanjeev Jolly, P.E.

Speakers in this session will present on options and solutions for addressing current demands on frequent cycling operation for HRSGs and SCRs More...

Session 7B: Operating Challenges of Cycling the Modern Coal Fleet (Room 242)

20 Nov 19

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Brandon Bell ; Jerry Meissner ; Kyle Lewis ; Rudy Navarro

This high-level panel discussion will cover the challenges faced by utilities operating coal-fired generation and the strategies needed to remain c... More...