2006 EPRI Cooling Tower

Technology Seminar and Conference

August 13, 2006
Renaissance Savery Hotel
Des Moines, Iowa

2006 EPRI Cooling Tower Technology Seminar and Conference

Exhibitors

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.

A vendor exposition is planned to complement the technical presentations.

Tabletop displays will be open on Wednesday, August 2, in conjunction
with the conferences 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 registrations. 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: jtsou@sbcglobal.net

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 EPRIs 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.

Jeff Stallings, EPRI

Phone: 650.855.2427
E-mail: jstallin@epri.com

Exhibit and Logistical Information

Megan Wheeler, PlanIt
Phone: 415.455.9583
E-mail: planit@sbcglobal.net

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.

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C O N F E R E N C E

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

Mechaniced 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

10:00 am

10:30 am

12:00 noon

Lunch and Exhibits

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 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

Session IV: Performance Technology

8:30 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

Adjourn
9:30 am

A Performance Comparison of Counterflow Reduced

Fouling Fills
Toby L. Daley, T. Daley and Associates

8:45 am Welcome and Introduction

9:30 am

At Risk: Cooling Towers and Lightning Protection

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

Thursday, August 3, 2006 Conference (continued)

10:00 am Break

ession I: Water Chemistry

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9:00 am Advances in Cooling System Treatment, Monitoring,
and Control
Daniel M. Cicero, NALCO Company

11:30 am

Session III: Maintenance Technology II

1:30 pm Westar Energy Jeffrey Energy Center Unit 3 Cooling
Tower Rebuild
David Spacek, Westar Energy, Inc.

Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Conference

A G E N D A

Session V: Plenary Session

10:30 am Effects of Wind on the Performance of Air-Cooled
Condensers
John Maulbetsch, Maulbetsch Consulting

Copper Removal from Cooling Tower Blowdown

Christopher Howell, David Christophersen,
Crown Solutions, Inc.

Michael D. Difilippo, Difilippo Consulting

11:00 am

Cooling Towers Using Seawater or Brackish Water

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

Cooling Tower Designs for Tomorrows Nuclear Power

Plants
John Cooper, John Cooper & Associates

EPRIs Advanced Dry Cooling Guidelines

TBD, Environmental Systems

Break and Exhibits

12:00 noon

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

Lunch

1:30 pm

Panel Discussion on Performance Technology

3:00 pm

Adjourn
Dress code is business casual.

Accommodations

Registration

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.

2006 EPRI Cooling Tower Technology Seminar and

Conference
August 13, 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:

Renaissance Savery Hotel

401 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
800.514.4706 or 515.244.2151

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Simply call (or have your travel agent call) Uniteds 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
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Please Check Appropriate Box

Seminar: August 1, 2006

$250 Members of EPRIs Heat Rate and Cost Optimization

(71.005)
$500 Others
 onference: August 23, 2006
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$350 Members of EPRIs Heat Rate and Cost Optimization

(71.005)
$800 Others

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

TOTAL

$_______________________

(Note: Speakers and exhibitors must register with Megan Wheeler.

See page 2 for contact information.)

You may also fax to 704.595.2871. Credit card payments are also
accepted. To register via e-mail, send your registration information to:
meeting@epri.com.
For any questions regarding registration, please contact Melissa Wade
at 704.595.2259 or (melwade@epri.com).

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participate (you will be contacted by EPRI).

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