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JANUARY 23-25, 2024 | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Halls B - E

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JANUARY 23-25, 2024 | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Halls B - E

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AI Artificial intelligence (AI) drives improvements in power plants by enhancing efficiency, reducing operational costs and minimizing environmental impact. AI can analyze data from sensors and equipment to predict when maintenance is needed. AI algorithms can optimize plant operations by adjusting generation and load balancing in real-time, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

 

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Artificial Intelligence Breakfast Roundtables 

Thursday, January 25 | 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Rivergate Room  

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our exclusive breakfast roundtable discussion on AI + Machine Learning on Asset Performance Management. This is your chance to connect with fellow professionals and engage directly with experts in this critical field. Our roundtables are meticulously curated to focus on specific industry topics, and they're facilitated by renowned professionals at the forefront of their domains. These coveted seats are in incredibly high demand, so act swiftly to secure yours today!  

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10:15 AM
  1. Achieving operational success through asset performance monitoring
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    Cooperative Energy elected to repower its coal-fired Plant Morrow to natural gas and implement new monitoring technologies that could be available upon startup. This effort included introducing new ha ...
    Chairperson
    Kevin Riner
    Kevin Riner, Sr Mgr Reliability - Evergy Inc.
    Speakers
    Paul Von Hertsenberg
    Paul Von Hertsenberg, Director, Generation Asset Advisory - 1898 & Co.
3:30 PM
  1. Make the most out of AI and Machine Learning
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    Power plant operators face increasing demands to bring down costs and improve operational flexibility. Closed-loop optimizers reduce the need for manual adjustments and provide consistency in unit ope ...
    Chairperson
    Aimee Mills
    Aimee Mills, Sr Manager, External Communications - EPRI
    Speakers
    Tara Singleton
    Tara Singleton, Performance Engineer - Evergy
    Neel Parikh
    Neel Parikh, Project Manager - SIEMENS Energy, Inc.
10:00 AM
  1. Machine learning for EL imaging analysis
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    EL imaging, or Electroluminescence imaging, helps detect hidden defects in the structure of PV cells. However, analyzing every image manually is tedious and inefficient. This presentation will explore ...
    Chairperson
    Christopher Hogg
    Christopher Hogg, Principal Operational Support Consultant - Xcel Energy
    Speakers
    Chinmay Morankar
    Chinmay Morankar, Chief System Design Specialist - Energy Storage - TMEIC
  2. The mystery, benefits and challenges of digital twins
    205
    60 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    Several definitions of digital twins exist in the power sector. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a process or system and may include various types of models or data to provide insights ab ...
    Speakers
    Randy Bickford
    Randy Bickford, President & Chief Technology Officer - ExpertMicrosystems, Inc.
    Panel Moderator
    Scott Affelt
    Scott Affelt, President - XMPLR Energy LLC
1:15 PM
  1. Smart solutions: Oil condition monitoring and online particle analysis
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    Contamination is a major cause of failure in lubricated mechanical elements, and wear can be identified by monitoring contaminants' shape and composition. Oil condition monitoring equipment helps iden ...
    Chairperson
    Aimee Mills
    Aimee Mills, Sr Manager, External Communications - EPRI
    Speakers
    Anshuman Agrawal
    Anshuman Agrawal, Founder & MD - Minimac Systems Pvt. Ltd.
2:00 PM
  1. Digital monitoring of gas turbines
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    In 2020, Pampa Energía installed new software for its fleet of gas turbines to improve efficiency. This digital strategy included applying algorithms which helped detect anomalies early in three GE – ...
    Chairperson
    Bill Mangan
    Bill Mangan, Operations and Maintenance Manager - Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA)
    Speakers
    Ramiro Eduardo Aban Muñoz
    Ramiro Eduardo Aban Muñoz, Head of Operational Control - Pampa Energia
    Leonardo Yanzón
    Leonardo Yanzón, Instrumentation and Control Chief - Pampa Energia
2:45 PM
  1. The Dispatcher’s Dilemma and modern energy management
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    Every day, energy asset dispatchers have an increasingly complicated decision to make: How can I plan the dispatch of my assets to satisfy market demand, but in the most profitable way? Software solut ...
    Chairperson
    Stephen Henson
    Stephen Henson, Senior Project Manager - 1898 & Co.
    Speakers
    Katie Hanley
    Katie Hanley, Global Head of Omnivise Performance - Siemens Energy
    Darren McGuire
    Darren McGuire, Digital Product Owner - Siemens Energy
3:30 PM
  1. Turbomachinery in enhanced geothermal systems
    215
    30 mins
    • Decarbonization
    Enhanced geothermal systems have emerged as a promising renewable energy solution. Turbomachinery plays a vital role in these systems, enabling the efficient conversion of geothermal energy into elect ...
    Chairperson
    Scott Benson
    Scott Benson, Manager, Resource & Transmission Planning - Lincoln Electric System
    Speakers
    Adam Neil
    Adam Neil, Manager, Turbine & Expander Development - Elliott Group
    Justin Carr
    Justin Carr, Turbine Technology Manager - Elliott Group
  2. Machine learning to reduce O&M costs in commercial & industrial portfolios
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    Although it has shown promising capabilities, machine learning is often out of reach for multi-vendor footprints due to complexity and cost. Joining Stony Brook University and Pacific Northwest Nation ...
    Chairperson
    Stephen Henson
    Stephen Henson, Senior Project Manager - 1898 & Co.
    Speakers
    John Gorman
    John Gorman, Product Lead - Ecogy Energy
    Joel Santisteban
    Joel Santisteban, Director of Platform - Ecogy Energy
    Philip Court
    Philip Court, Chief Technology Officer - Ecogy Energy
8:00 AM
  1. Breakfast Roundtables
    Rivergate Room
    75 mins
    • Breakfast Roundtables
    Join us on Wednesday for roundtable discussions that give you opportunities to network with peers while engaging with industry experts. Roundtables focused on specific industry topics are moderated by ...
10:15 AM
  1. Digital strategies to optimize plant performance
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
     Improving asset reliability and efficiency while reducing downtime requires a proactive, data-driven approach. Developing and executing this strategy is a large factor in determining asset lifecycle ...
    Chairperson
    Scott Affelt
    Scott Affelt, President - XMPLR Energy LLC
    Speakers
    Jenny Bulach
    Jenny Bulach, Executive Industry Consultant - Hexagon

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