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Australian Gas Turbines Conference

19 - 20 October 2011 | Novotel Melbourne on Collins
LM6000 photo courtesy of GE Power & Water

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Day One: Wednesday 19th October 2011
8:30 9:00 Registration & coffee Opening remarks Dr Maxine Watson, Director Power Resources, Quest Integrity Group LLC 9:10 2:00
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CASE STUDY How air inlet treatment boosts plant efficiency!

Selecting the correct filter media for your environment Understanding the benefits - Reducing your maintenance & risk Case Study Synthetic Spider-Web XP increases compressor efficiency

Overview of Australias energy sector

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Future power generation in Australia - Meeting the challenge Market uncertainty in Australia - emissions, regulation, privitisation & pricing NSW gas supply - changes & possible future exploration Grid connection issues 2:30

Peter G. Brighton, Australasian Manager Gas Turbine Systems, Donaldson Australasia Pty Ltd

CASE STUDY Compressor Dovetail remnant life assessment

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Explains the use of computational fluid dynamics & finite element stress modelling in obtaining the remnant life of compressor blades

Challenges of insuring gas turbines in the power gen industry

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Insurance basics & how the insurance industry operates Gas turbines & how insurance works to protect your business Underwriting explained for combined cycle, co-generation and peaking unit operation Deductibles (value and time), getting values right, increasing replacement costs Claims losses, loss handling, application of deductibles and impact of losing generation. Building knowledge & resources base 3:40 4:10 3:10

It demonstrates the implications of small aerodynamic loads on remnant life Quinton Rowson, Consultant - Structural Integrity, Quest Integrity NZL Limited
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CASE STUDY Major inspection of Roma Power Station GT7 in April-May 2011
Tiffany Ware, Overhauls Planning Engineer, Origin Energy Networking break & refreshments

Aeroderivative solutions for combined heat & power applications

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Rob Blunden, General Adjuster, FMGlobal 10:20

CASE STUDY Frame 9 vibration management

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The need for dependable, efficient, compact, and flexible heat & power has become critical characteristics for industrial and utility operators Aeroderivative gas turbines meet all of these requirements, which is why it is the technology of choice to power remote oil & gas facilities, is also reliable for combined heat & power generation with overall thermal efficiency greater than 54% The latest enhancements to the LM6000 (PG & PH) & LM2500+G4 products Case studies for cogeneration

Emergent critical vibration of a frame 9E Evolution of the problem First intervention findings Further engineering analysis Next steps 4:50
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Peter South, Manager, Gas Turbines and Sustainable, Operations Branch, Verve Energy 11:00 11:30 Networking break & refreshments

Daniel Loero, LM6000 Marketing Leader, GE Energy

LNG application of gas turbines

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LNG primemovers for centrifugal compressors trends & development Requirements to meet low nox & high productivity, DLE Vs non DLE Current giants GE vs Seimens - Who is offering what for the future? Maintenance service offerings a critical study Workscope optimisation for Frame 9 in Qatar Gas (Specific case study) Extending the maintenance / inspection interval CI, MC, MO etc

CASE STUDY Alstom GT13E2 Large industrial machine

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In the context of Australian electricity market condition & peaking demands Economic evaluation costs (operation, maintenance) performance & operation flexibility Sensitivity analysis & full merit lifecycle evaluation results Alstom GT13E2 capabilities, flexibility and reliability

Bernie Hayes, Local Sales Director, Alstom 12:10

CASE STUDY Self managed maintenance The alternative to the OEM The Entegra Case Study
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S.Nadeem Ahmed, Sr.Power Plants Engineer, PK MRO PIA Karachi Pakistan 5:30 Close of day one & networking reception 5:30 - 6:30

Review the unique historical aspects of independent power project development Describe how the 7FA product life cycle & the IPP requirements combined to create a market for the LTSA Describe how one IPP replaced a LTSA with a self-managed transactional program Review the execution results of the transactional program

HAPPY HOUR: IBC Conferences invites all speakers and

delegates to discuss the days presentations at the informal drinks reception

TEAM DiSCOUNTS
IBC recognises the value of learning in teams. Register 3 team members at the same time from the same company & the 4th team member is FREE. To arrange your team booking please email Alex.Bennet@informa.com.au

Tony Mansfield, Regional Director Asia, Pratt & Whitney Power Systems 12:50 Networking break & lunch

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Day TWO: Thursday 20th October 2011
8:30 9:00 Morning coffee Opening remarks Dr Maxine Watson, General Manager Materials Engineering, Quest Reliability Ltd 9:10 12:10

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Identifying the causal factors for varnish formation in turbine oils Exploring methods for detecting potential varnish content in turbine oil Effective removal of varnish types by filtration from turbine oil

Mike Morrison, Managing Director, OilCheck Pty Ltd 12:50 1:50 Networking break & lunch

Resourcing for the future

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Sourcing staff & retention of skilled workforce Finding gas turbines engineers with significant experience for all a companys assets Ageing workforce and the increasing skills shortage Use of sub-contractors and issues relating to compliance

Development of second generation Dry Low Emissions (DLE) for the LMS100
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Review of how the DLE-2 technology incorporates TAPS technologies The simplification of the overall design The features that counter dynamic pressure modulations (acoustics)

Geoff Cooper, Managing Director, Calibrate Recruitment Pty Ltd 9:40

CASE STUDY Swanbank Power Station SSS clutch failure

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Background Clutch failure event Subsequent root cause analysis Characteristics & features of the clutch Lessons learnt 3:00 3:30 2:30

The development trials and tribulations associated with component modeling and testing to validate the DLE-2 technology Dennis Rayome, LMS100 Product Line, Marketing Program Manager, GE Energy

Prolonging the life of the existing control systems for GE gas turbines
Jonathan Simms, Gas Turbine Controls Corp Networking break & refreshments

Mladenko Tunjic, Swanbank E Station Superintendent, CS Energy Wim Belgraver, Swanbank Turbine Engineer, CS Energy 10:20 10:50 Networking break & refreshments

CASE STUDY Frame 6B, number 2 bearing failure analysis

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Investigation into failure causes White metal bearing damage mechanisms Bearing set up Lessons learned

CASE STUDY Root cause analysis on the failure of GEMS9001E third stage buckets
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TIL 1720 Microstuctural assessment of precipitated phases Mechanical properties in as received condition compared to rejuvenated condition Root cause analysis on the mechanism behind the failures Solution for refurbishment of the components to eliminate the precipitated phases that influence the failure mechanism 4:10

Dr Matt Smillie, Consultant Engineer, Quest Integrity Group Dr Michael Henderson, Principle Turbine Consultant, Quest Integrity Group

Planning & executing midlife control system upgrades

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Setting & agreeing performance targets AEMO (etc) grid compliance modelling Energy safety approval Scope control Project management

Dr. Mark Hendriks, Product Manager, Sales & Sales Support, Sulzer Turbo Services Venlo B.V. 11:30

Cause of varnishing in gas turbine lubrication systems

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Geoff Rogers, Technical & Industry Specialist, Safety & Critical Controls, Invensys Operations Management (Asia Pacific) 4:50 Close of conference

Ensuring plants are ready to meet the flexibility requirements of the future Gas turbine installation, diagnostics, maintenance & performance Reducing unscheduled maintenance costs & improve profitability Cost reduction, optimisation & availability

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Enhance your involvement in this established industry event through our range of sponsorship and exhibition options. Use the conference as a platform to showcase products, brand & communicate your organisations capabilities to key industry members. Take advantage of the variety of packages on offer which provide the opportunity to host a function, maximise brand exposure or exhibit. For information please contact Shreya Joshi, Sponsorship Manager on 02 9080 4346 or shreya.joshi@informa.com.au Sponsored by

John Platt, Global Technical Manager, BP Castrol (UK)

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