2006 EPRI Cooling Tower

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2006 EPRI Cooling Tower

Technology Seminar and Conference

August 1–3, 2006

Renaissance Savery Hotel

Des Moines, Iowa

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Cooling towers are in use at more than 200 major electric generating plants in the United States, representing approximately 800 units and a total of over 210,000 MW. Cooling towers and associated systems cause significant loss of availability and heat rate degradation in both nuclear and fossil-fired power plants. Most losses are believed to be correctable by improving operation and maintenance practices, materials, and design. After the last EPRI conference on cooling tower technology (which was held in August 2003), EPRI, utility members, equipment manufacturers, and others have done significant work to improve the reliability, performance, and life extension of this equipment and associated systems.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, and will be followed by the conference. The seminar is designed for people who want to learn more about the fundamentals of cooling tower technology. The conference is a two day event that begins Wednesday, August 2, and ends Thursday, August 3, 2006. The purpose of this conference, sponsored by EPRI’s Heat Rate and Cost Optimization Subprogram (71.005), is to review state-of-the-art cooling tower technology, provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience, identify major problems, and establish a clear understanding of priorities for additional research and development to improve cooling tower technology.

Who Should Attend

Utility managers, engineers, manufacturers, engineering consultants, and research scientists involved in improving cooling tower reliability and performance, plant longevity, and plant operation and maintenance are invited.

Exhibitors

A vendor exposition is planned to complement the technical presentations. Tabletop displays will be open on Wednesday, August 2, in conjunction with the conference’s breaks, lunch, and hosted reception. A limited number of tabletop exhibits (pop-up displays are allowed) are available for $2,000 each. The exhibit fee includes two full conference registra-tions. The exhibit space includes a 6-ft (1.8-m) table and a power outlet and is available on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis.

Technical Information

John L. Tsou

Phone: 650.573.8942 E-mail: [email protected] Jeff Stallings, EPRI

Phone: 650.855.2427 E-mail: [email protected]

Exhibit and Logistical Information

Megan Wheeler, PlanIt Phone: 415.455.9583 E-mail: [email protected]

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Tuesday, August 1, 2006 – Seminar

This seminar is designed for people who want to learn more about the fundamentals of cooling tower technology. Recognized industry experts, including many Cooling Technology Institute members, will present each of these topics at length and opportunity for questions will be included.

7:00 am Continental Breakfast, Exhibits, and Registration 8:00 am Introduction and Welcome

8:15 am Cooling Tower Basics

9:15 am Mechani ced Equipment: Fan and Motor 10:00 am Break

10:30 am Mechanical Equipment: Drive Shaft and Speed Reduction Gear

11:00 am Basics of Water Treatment, Monitoring, and Other Environmental Considerations

12:00 Noon Lunch

1:00 pm CTI Software Demonstration

2:00 pm Factors That Affect Thermal Performance 2:30 pm Break

3:00 pm Factors That Affect Thermal Performance (continued) 3:30 pm Panel Discussion: Ask the Experts

4:30 pm Adjourn

Wed ne sday, August 2, 2006 – Conf eren ce 8:45 am Welcome and Introduction Session I: Water Chemistry

9:00 am Advances in Cooling System Treatment, Monitoring, and Control

Daniel M. Cicero, NALCO Company

9:30 am Copper Removal from Cooling Tower Blowdown

Christopher Howell, David Christophersen, Crown Solutions, Inc.

10:00 am Cooling Towers Using Seawater or Brackish Water Makeup

John Maulbetsch, Maulbetsch Consulting Michael D. Diﬁlippo, Diﬁlippo Consulting

10:30 am Break and Exhibits Session II: Maintenance Technology I

11:00 am Large-Scale Mechanical Equipment Replacement: Simple Steps for Success

David M. Suptic, David M. Suptic P.E., LLC

11:30 am At Risk: Cooling Towers and Lightning Protection Systems

James F. Blake, Jr., American Lightning Protection Systems, Inc.

12:00 noon Lunch and Exhibits Session III: Maintenance Technology II

1:30 pm Westar Energy Jeffrey Energy Center Unit 3 Cooling Tower Rebuild

David Spacek, Westar Energy, Inc.

2:00 pm Change of Fill and Drift Eliminators in Trillo Nuclear Power Plant Draft Cooling Towers, Outage 2006

Joaquin Moya, Angel Peinado, Beatriz Liebana, Ignacio Martinez, IBERINCO

2:30 pm Responding to Cooling Tower Emergenci es

Billy Childers, Aggreko, LLC

3:00 pm Break and Exhibits

3:30 pm Panel Discussion on Maintenance Technology 5:00 pm Reception and Exhibits

Thursday, August 3, 2006 – Conference (continued) Session IV: Performance Technology

8:30 am A Review of Drift Eliminat or Performance

William C. Miller, Brentwood Industries

9:00 am Guidelines for Selecting the Proper Film Fill

Donald Zelek, Brentwood Industries

9:30 am A Performance Comparison of Counterﬂow Reduced Fouling Fills

Toby L. Daley, T. Daley and Associates

10:00 am Break Session V: Plenary Session

10:30 am Effects of Wind on the Performance of Air-Cooled Condensers

John Maulbetsch, Maulbetsch Consulting Michael D. Diﬁlippo, Diﬁlippo Consulting

11:00 am Cooling Tower Designs for Tomorrow’s Nuclear Power Plants

John Cooper, John Cooper & Associates

11:30 am EPRI‘s Advanced Dry Cooling Guidelines

TBD, Environmental Systems

12:00 noon Lunch

1:30 pm Panel Discussion on Performance Technology 3:00 pm Adjourn

S E M I N A R A N D C O N F E R E N C E A G E N D A

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Accommodations

Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel room reservations. A special group rate of $109 plus taxes (single or double occupancy) has been arranged at the following hotel for reservations made by July 10, 2006. The hotel will not guarantee accommodations or the special rate after July 10. To obtain the special group rate, mention the EPRI Cooling Tower Conference when making your reservation.

Renaissance Savery Hotel 401 Locust Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

800.514.4706 or 515.244.2151

Airline

United is offering special discounts for attendees of this EPRI conference. Simply call (or have your travel agent call) United’s Special Meeting Desk at 800.521.4041 and refer to meeting ID number 501BT to receive a 10% discount off applicable fares, including ﬁrst class. If you purchase your ticket at least 30 days prior to travel, you will receive an additional

5% discount. This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments of all United Airlines, United Express, TED, and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express, and Air Canada. International attendees will receive a 10% discount off the lowest appli-cable fare (excluding first class), or a 15% discount off the fully refund-able, unrestricted coach fare when they call their local United Airlines reservation number and refer to meeting ID number 501BT. Discounts apply to United and Lufthansa (code share) flights.

Registration

To register for this conference, complete the registration form and mail, fax or e-mail it, along with your check (payable to EPRI), in U.S. currency to: Electric Power Research Institute

Attn: Melissa Wade 1300 W.T. Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262

You may also fax to 704.595.2871. Credit card payments are also accepted. To register via e-mail, send your registration information to: [email protected].

For any questions regarding registration, please contact Melissa Wade at 704.595.2259 or ([email protected]).

Registration

2006 EPRI Cooling Tower Technology Seminar and

Conference

August 1–3, 2006, Des Moines, Iowa

Note: Refunds will not be given for cancellations after July 21, 2006; however, substitutions will be accepted.

Please print or attach a business card:

Name

Preferred Name for Nametag Title

Company Address

City State Zip Phone Fax

E-Mail Address

Please Check Appropriate Box Seminar: August 1, 2006

❏ $250 Members of EPRI‘s Heat Rate and Cost Optimization

(71.005)

❏ $500 Others

Conference: August 2–3, 2006

❏ $350 Members of EPRI‘s Heat Rate and Cost Optimization

(71.005)

❏ $800 Others

TOTAL $_______________________

(Note: Speakers and exhibitors must register with Megan Wheeler. See page 2 for contact information.)

❏ I have a disability and may require accommodations to participate (you will be contacted by EPRI).

❏ I have special dietary requirements, as follows:

Method of Payment

❏ Check enclosed (payable to EPRI) ❏ I would like to pay by credit card

❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA ❏ American Express

Cardholder’s Name Card Number Expiration Date

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