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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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Lifecycle Conventional and renewable plant owners and operators must strategically manage their assets using the latest processes and solutions, including leveraging data to maximize the productivity of a highly trained and adaptive workforce. A successful maintenance regimen ensures assets’ continuous operations, extends their lives and enables their performance and availability.

 

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Generator 101 

Monday, January 22 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM  


In addition to the Technical Conference Program, POWERGEN offers additional education before the floor opens through our POWERGEN University Courses. These workshop format courses allow attendees to gain skills and knowledge in industry fields.  

 

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8:00 AM
  1. Generator 101
    208
    240 mins
    • Powergen University
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn ...
    Speakers
    Howard Moudy
    Howard Moudy, Director of Opeartions - National Electric Coil
10:15 AM
  1. Life-cycle cost optimization of wind turbines with monitoring systems
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    Maintenance of wind turbines represents a significant cost for operators, but monitoring systems can help reduce costs, mitigate component failure, and decrease downtime. These systems provide real-ti ...
    Chairperson
    Christopher Hogg
    Christopher Hogg, Principal Operational Support Consultant - Xcel Energy
    Speakers
    Bojan Contala
    Bojan Contala, Business Development Manager - DEWESoft LLC
  2. Risks of Revenue Optimization and the Power Conversion System’s Critical Role
    213
    30 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    Using utility-scale batteries for multiple purposes generates revenue and offers grid stability. However, it brings risks like battery degradation from frequent cycling, performance conflicts due to d ...
    Chairperson
    Brodie Griffin
    Brodie Griffin, Technical Services Manager - Platte River Power Authority
    Speakers
    Chinmay Morankar
    Chinmay Morankar, Chief System Design Specialist - Energy Storage - TMEIC
11:00 AM
  1. Using edge devices to remotely monitor machine health
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    One electric cooperative in Mississippi has implemented large-scale vibration monitoring to remotely collect data on plant health. This allows engineers more clarity on vibration events and more focus ...
    Chairperson
    Kevin Riner
    Kevin Riner, Sr Mgr Reliability - Evergy Inc.
    Speakers
    Nathan Richardson
    Nathan Richardson, Technical Sales Manager - John H Carter
  2. Lessons from a coal-to-biomass conversion project
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Biomass co-firing and conversion interest has increased, but rarely do coal-to-torrefied biomass conversion studies advance beyond the laboratory. In 2023, Genesis Energy and Black & Veatch conducted ...
    Speakers
    Una Nowling
    Una Nowling, Senior Project Manager for Energy & Process Industries - Black & Veatch
2:00 PM
  1. Navigating Solar's reliability challenges
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    As the world races to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, solar energy has a crucial role to play. Yet, utility-scale solar farms face performance and reliability challenges at every stage. Join us to ...
    Chairperson
    Christopher Hogg
    Christopher Hogg, Principal Operational Support Consultant - Xcel Energy
    Speakers
    Ashutosh Sharma
    Ashutosh Sharma, Team Lead Asset Management & Senior Principal Consultant - DNV
2:45 PM
  1. Transforming older plants for a decarbonized energy future
    205
    30 mins
    • The Smarter Power Plant
    Natural gas- and coal-fired power plants made up nearly 60% of all U.S. electricity production in 2022. However, the growing integration of intermittent renewables requires a re-evaluation of how to o ...
    Chairperson
    Aimee Mills
    Aimee Mills, Sr Manager, External Communications - EPRI
    Speakers
    Mark Scherluebbe
    Mark Scherluebbe, Managing Director - EY Parthenon
  2. Making a muck out of utility-scale solar: How water and soils harm your reputation and your wallet
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    This presentation will explore the often-overlooked nexus of water and soil conditions in solar site development. The audience will discover how ignoring these critical factors can impact project effi ...
    Chairperson
    Christopher Hogg
    Christopher Hogg, Principal Operational Support Consultant - Xcel Energy
    Speakers
    Gretchen Dolson
    Gretchen Dolson, Vice President, Renewable Energy Lead - HDR Inc.
3:30 PM
  1. Optimizing plant performance through parts quality testing
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Estimates indicate that plant reliability issues stemming from poor quality parts account for approximately 15 to 20 percent of lost generation or downtime. Constellation PowerLabs' Parts Quality Prog ...
    Chairperson
    Frank Michell
    Frank Michell, Consultant - Power Industry Consulting LLC
    Speakers
    Patrick Murray
    Patrick Murray, VP of Projects - EQRPI, INC
    Kevin McMonagle
    Kevin McMonagle, Account Manager - Constellation PowerLabs, LLC
  2. Making a muck out of utility-scale solar: How water and soils harm your reputation and your wallet
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    This presentation will explore the often-overlooked nexus of water and soil conditions in solar site development. The audience will discover how ignoring these critical factors can impact project effi ...
    Chairperson
    Christopher Hogg
    Christopher Hogg, Principal Operational Support Consultant - Xcel Energy
    Speakers
    Gretchen Dolson
    Gretchen Dolson, Vice President, Renewable Energy Lead - HDR Inc.
  3. Alternative foundations for this generation of massive wind turbine generators
    219
    60 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    The last generation of wind turbine generators were small compared to the 4, 5, and 6 MW land-based machines being deployed today. But is the spread footing foundation of yesterday still the best, mos ...
    Panel Moderator
    Blair Loftis
    Blair Loftis, National Director Power Generation & Transmission - Terracon, 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. Increasing EAM Efficiency and ROI with Asset Data and Strategy Optimization
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    This session will present case study statistics on how a major power generation cooperative used data to improve its existing Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system and maximize the Asset Performanc ...
    Chairperson
    Una Nowling
    Una Nowling, Senior Project Manager for Energy & Process Industries - Black & Veatch
    Speakers
    Chuma Chukwurah
    Chuma Chukwurah, Senior Director of APM - Nexus Global
    Doug Robey
    Doug Robey, President - Nexus Global
10:45 AM
  1. Repowering Wind Projects
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    Like any technology, wind farms have a limited lifespan. However, repowering these assets can multiply their generating output and significantly increase electricity production. When approaching any f ...
    Chairperson
    Blair Loftis
    Blair Loftis, National Director Power Generation & Transmission - Terracon, Inc.
11:30 AM
  1. Legacy perspective from over 100 years of fossil plant experience
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    This is an open discussion between the audience and power generation experts with more than 100 years of fossil-fired plant operations experience. The panelists in this discussion have dedicated their ...
    Chairperson
    Mark Barton
    Mark Barton, Plant Manager - AEP - Public Service Co of Oklahoma
    Speakers
    John Grusha
    John Grusha, Director, Combustion Systems - RV Industries, Inc.
    Frank Michell
    Frank Michell, Consultant - Power Industry Consulting LLC
    Richard Storm
    Richard Storm, Consultant - Storm Technologies, Inc.
1:15 PM
  1. HRSG maintenance cost reduction with duct burner upgrade
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    To reduce the repair cost on a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and improve plant reliability, Waldron Engineering and Construction worked to replace two low-NOx gas-firing duct burners. This woul ...
    Chairperson
    Yogesh Patel
    Yogesh Patel, Sr. Engineering Fellow - Tampa Electric
    Speakers
    Kimio Takeuchi
    Kimio Takeuchi, Senior Manager - JERA Americas Inc.
  2. Solar and wind from a construction and operations perspective
    219
    60 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    Utility-scale solar is forecasted to triple in the U.S. over the next five years. Over that same time period, it is estimated that over 70 MW of onshore wind will be installed. From a pure constructio ...
    Chairperson
    Blair Loftis
    Blair Loftis, National Director Power Generation & Transmission - Terracon, Inc.
    Panel Moderator
    Matt Dorogi
    Matt Dorogi, Founder - AI Renewables, LLC
1:30 PM
  1. Enhanced Resiliency and Better Life Cycle Cost with Microgrid Technology
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    30 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Microgrid technology is typically understood to mean the integration of multiple generating assets to support common loads. This is certainly true, but emerging technologies are being developed that g ...
    Speakers
    Darrin Moorman
    Darrin Moorman, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Engineering - Moser Energy Systems
2:00 PM
  1. Advanced cooling water treatment techniques
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Cooling water treatment, especially for cooling tower-based systems, has undergone dramatic changes in recent years. Without proper treatment and monitoring, fouling, scaling and corrosion can dramati ...
    Chairperson
    Yogesh Patel
    Yogesh Patel, Sr. Engineering Fellow - Tampa Electric
    Speakers
    Brad Buecker
    Brad Buecker, President - Buecker & Associates
2:45 PM
  1. Avoiding costly pitfalls in the solar industry
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    This presentation will explore the common mistakes plaguing solar power projects, even among seasoned teams. The audience will learn the importance of evaluating equipment warranties and conducting co ...
    Chairperson
    Blair Loftis
    Blair Loftis, National Director Power Generation & Transmission - Terracon, Inc.
    Speakers
    Grant Reasor
    Grant Reasor, Senior Electrical Engineer - Burns & McDonnell
3:30 PM
  1. Maximizing combined-cycle performance with steam turbine retrofits
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Steam turbine retrofits can allow the swallowing of additional steam, resulting in an increase in total plant output. Applications of newer technologies during a retrofit can improve steam turbine per ...
    Chairperson
    Russell Chetwynd
    Russell Chetwynd, Service Manager - National Electric Coil
    Speakers
    Muhammad Saqib Riaz
    Muhammad Saqib Riaz, Principal Engineer - Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.
  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
  3. PV solar systems: Rethinking end-of-life solutions
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    Are we ready for the wave of PV systems coming offline? This session will dive into second life and end-of-life solutions that can reshape industry standards and help equipment avoid the landfill. It ...
    Chairperson
    Blair Loftis
    Blair Loftis, National Director Power Generation & Transmission - Terracon, Inc.
9:30 AM
  1. Modeling hydrogen supply and combustion in a combined-cycle power plant
    207
    30 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogen's Power Potential
    Modelon Impact is a modeling and simulation platform that can explore the technical and economic challenges inside hydrogen-fired combined-cycle power plants. Variations modeled include fuel supply in ...
    Chairperson
    Karen Bertram
    Karen Bertram, President - Integrated Energy
    Speakers
    James Harper
    James Harper, Principal Technical Lead - EPRI
  2. Revolutionizing O&M for solar and wind
    219
    30 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar and Wind
    India’s renewable energy sector is growing, emphasizing the importance of proper operations and maintenance (O&M). This presentation will discuss best practices including effective lubrication, docume ...
    Chairperson
    Matt Dorogi
    Matt Dorogi, Founder - AI Renewables, LLC
    Speakers
    Anshuman Agrawal
    Anshuman Agrawal, Founder & MD - Minimac Systems Pvt. Ltd.
11:00 AM
  1. Turndown or shutdown? Combatting the effects of increased cycling
    210
    30 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    The damaging effects of increased cycling are well-documented, causing plant operators to question if greater turndown can be achieved. Fewer starts, lower fuel costs and extending the time between ou ...
    Chairperson
    Jason Graham
    Jason Graham, Senior Generation Engineer - Avista Utilities
    Speakers
    Jeff Schleis
    Jeff Schleis, Chief Engineer - EthosEnergy

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