TG706 - Steam Turbine Technologies Conference & Exhibit

3.5 days - 2.2 Continuing Education Units Awarded
When: August 11-14, 2008
Where: Lido Key (Sarasota), FL
$1795

In 1989 a panel of utility turbine maintenance managers and engineers met as a “Utility Turbine Maintenance Advisory Group (UTMAG)” and was charged with reviewing and analyzing turbine maintenance and repair activities and techniques.  This was to facilitate EPRI project 2504-3 “Steam Turbine Maintenance and Repair Technology: Reducing Planned-Forced Outages”.  This group met several times during the 1989 – 1990 time frame.  Upon completion of this project, many members expressed an interest in keeping the forum alive as a means of keeping abreast with technological advancements.  HPC Technical Services’ Advanced Steam Turbine Maintenance Seminar was introduced in 1996 as a means to accomplish this objective.

The goal of this seminar is to provide the power generation industry with a forum for the transfer of the latest techniques and technologies concerning steam turbine maintenance activities.  Utilization of the latest techniques and technologies should assist power plant personnel in achieving:

• Shorter Outage Durations
• Longer Intervals Between Outages
• Increased Efficiency and Output

The agenda that HPC proposes from year-to-year is designed based upon recommendations received from industry leaders, plant turbine engineers, and consultants.  View the seminar schedule and you’ll note how significant these topics are to the industry.  The OEM has similar seminars at times – they represent the OEM views and are biased by their business interest.  There are major expositions throughout the year, but you’ll never get this much information on one topic (the steam turbine) in one sitting.

Participants benefit by learning the latest techniques / technologies that can have a direct effect upon planning and implementing their next steam turbine outage.

Past presenters include:  Alstom Power, Bently-Nevada, Calgon, Elliot Company, Encotech, General Electric, HPC Technical Services, Manning Heat Treatment, Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, NovaTech, REACT, Renewal Parts Maintenance, Sermatech, Steam Path Services, Turbine Services Inc., TurboCare, Turbo Components & Engineering, Turbo Parts, WILMAR Engineering.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Monday, August 11
0730-0800 Registration and Continental Breakfast
0800-0830 Introduction and Welcome by Ray Militello, HPC Technical Services
0845-0945 “Turbine Bolting/Unbolting” by XTREME Bolting
1000-1215 "Outage Case Study" by Eldon Bearden, HPC Technical Services
1215-1315 Lunch Break
1315-1415
1430-1530
1545-1645 "Lube Oil Filtration" by Kaydon
1800-2100 Texas Hold 'Em party with Open Bar and Dinner

Tuesday, August 12
0730-0800 Continental Breakfast
0800-0900 “Steam Path Coatings” by Sermatech
0915-1015
1030-1130 “Seals” by TurboCare
1130-1230 Lunch Break
1230-1330 “Vibration” by Turbine Diagnostic Services
1345-1445
1500-1600 “Laser Alignment” by FARO

Wednesday, August 13
0730-0800 Continental Breakfast
0800-0900 “Dry Ice Blasting” by CO2LD SWEEP
0915-1015 “Turbine Diagnostics” by RoMaDyn
1030-1130 "Turbine Rub Case History" by RoMaDyn
1130-1230 Lunch Break
1230-1330  "High Pressure Fluid System Solutions" by Barry Sibul & Company
1345-1445 “Turbine Cleaning” by Astro Pak
1500-1600 “Repair/Replace Parts” by RPM

Thursday, August 14
0730-0800 Continental Breakfast
0800-0900 Presentation by Siemens Power Generation
0915-1015 "Bearings" by TurboCare
1030-1130 Presentation by ENCOTECH
1130-1200 Plus/Delta, Planning 2008 and Departure

Where is the seminar held??
Lido Beach Resort
700 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota FL 34236-2011
UNITED STATES
Reservations: 800-441-2113

DIRECTIONS
From I-75 north or south take Exit #210 west(Fruitville Road), to U.S. 41. Turn left onto U.S. 41 south and move immediately to the right lane. Turn right on Gulfstream Avenue, over the new John Ringling Causeway following signs to Lido Beach. Take the second right off of St. Armands Circle following signs to Lido Beach. We are the first resort on the beach.