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2006 EPRI Cooling TowerTechnology Seminar and Conference

August 1–3, 2006

Renaissance Savery Hotel

Des Moines, Iowa



Cooling towers are in use at more than 200 major electric generatingplants in the United States, representing approximately 800 units and atotal of over 210,000 MW. Cooling towers and associated systemscause significant loss of availability and heat rate degradation in bothnuclear and fossil-fired power plants. Most losses are believed to becorrectable 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, equipmentmanufacturers, and others have done significant work to improve thereliability, performance, and life extension of this equipment andassociated systems.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, and will befollowed by the conference. The seminar is designed for people whowant 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 aforum for the exchange of knowledge and experience, identify majorproblems, and establish a clear understanding of priorities for additionalresearch and development to improve cooling tower technology.

Who Should AttendUtility managers, engineers, manufacturers, engineering consultants, andresearch scientists involved in improving cooling tower reliability andperformance, plant longevity, and plant operation and maintenance areinvited.

ExhibitorsA vendor exposition is planned to complement the technical presentationsTabletop displays will be open on Wednesday, August 2, in conjunctionwith the conference’s breaks, lunch, and hosted reception. A limitednumber of tabletop exhibits (pop-up displays are allowed) are availablefor $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 outletand is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Technical Information John L. TsouPhone: 650.573.8942E-mail: [email protected]

Jeff Stallings, EPRIPhone: 650.855.2427E-mail: [email protected]

Exhibit and Logistical InformationMegan Wheeler, PlanItPhone: 415.455.9583E-mail: [email protected]

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Tuesday, August 1, 2006 – Seminar

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

7:00 am Continental Breakfast, Exhibits, and Registration

8:00 am Introduct ion and Welcome

8:15 am Cooling Tower Basics

9:15 am Mechaniced Equipment: Fan and Motor

10:00 am Break

10:30 am Mechanical Equipment: Drive Shaft and SpeedReduction Gear

11:00 am Basics of Water Treatment, Monitoring, and OtherEnvironmental 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 nesday, August 2, 2006 – Conference

8:45 am Welcome and Introduct ion

Session I: Water Chemistry9:00 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 WaterMakeup

John Maulbetsch, Maulbetsch Consulting

Michael D. Difilippo, Difilippo Consulting

10:30 am Break and Exhibits

Session II: Maintenance Technology I11:00 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 ProtectionSystems

James F. Blake, Jr., American Lightning ProtectionSystems, Inc.

12:00 noon Lunch and Exhibits

Session III: Maintenance Technology II

1:30 pm Westar Energy Jeffrey Energy Center Unit 3 CoolingTower Rebuild

David Spacek, Westar Energy, Inc.

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

Joaquin Moya, Angel Peinado, Beatriz Liebana, IgnacioMartinez, IBERINCO

2:30 pm Responding to Cooling Tower Emergencies

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 Technology8:30 am A Review of Drift Eliminator 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 ReducedFouling Fills

Toby L. Daley, T. Daley and Associates

10:00 am Break

Session V: Plenary Session10:30 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 PowerPlants

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

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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

Dress code is business casual



AccommodationsAttendees are responsible for making their own hotel room reservations. Aspecial group rate of $109 plus taxes (single or double occupancy) hasbeen arranged at the following hotel for reservations made by July 10,2006. The hotel will not guarantee accommodations or the special rateafter July 10. To obtain the special group rate, mention the EPRI CoolingTower Conference when making your reservation.

Renaissance Savery Hotel401 Locust StreetDes Moines, IA 50309800.514.4706 or 515.244.2151

AirlineUnited is offering special discounts for attendees of this EPRI conference.Simply call (or have your travel agent call) United’s Special Meeting Deskat 800.521.4041 and refer to meeting ID number 501BT to receive a10% discount off applicable fares, including first class. If you purchase

your ticket at least 30 days prior to travel, you will receive an additional5% discount. This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments ofall 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 Airlinesreservation number and refer to meeting ID number 501BT. Discountsapply to United and Lufthansa (code share) flights.

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

Attn: Melissa Wade1300 W.T. Harris Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28262

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

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

Registration

2006 EPRI Cooling Tower Technology Seminar andConference 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 BoxSeminar: 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 toparticipate (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

Signature of Cardholder

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The Electric Power Research Institute

(EPRI), with major locations in Palo Alto,

California, and Charlotte, North Carolina,

was established in 1973 as an independent,

nonprofit center for public interest energy and

environmental research. EPRI brings together

members, participants, the Institute’s scientists

and engineers, and other leading experts

to work collaboratively on solutions to the

challenges of electric power. These solutions

span nearly every area of electricity generation,

delivery, and use, including health, safety,

and environment. EPRI’s members represent

over 90% of the electricity generated in the

United States. International participation

represents nearly 15% of EPRI’s total research,

development, and demonstration program.

Together...Shaping the Future of Electricity

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