BIOS, ABSTRACTS, PHOTOS – NOVEMBER 10, 2011

PETER SPINNEY – NEUCO

ABSTRACT:  With the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) set in motion for January 1st, 2012, NeuCo will discuss the implications of recent and emerging air emissions regulations (including CSAPR and the Boiler MACT) on the power industry, what it means for your plant and differences from past emissions regulations.  We'll also highlight how BoilerOpt^® can improve overall unit performance, reduce NO_x, and increase boiler reliability which results in fewer adverse consequences associated with low-NO_x operations, including less slagging, water wall corrosion, ammonia slip and air heater fouling.

WILLIAM “BILL” POE – INVENSYS PROCESS SYSTEMS

BIO: William “Bill” Poe is a Consultant with Invensys Process Systems in Houston, Texas where he is responsible for developing performance and business solutions for the Power Generation industry.  He has over 30 years of experience in engineering and management.  Prior to Invensys, Bill held positions with GE Continental Controls and Shell Oil Company.   Bill holds a Bachelor Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Science Degree from Columbia University both in Chemical Engineering. He has authored over 45 papers, one book, presented at numerous technical conferences, and received the GE Innovators Award in 1999.

ABSTRACT: The recent announcement of the Cross States Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) has raised the importance and interest in optimization of air pollution control systems.  Emissions of NO_x can be significantly impacted by optimizing combustion controls as well as SCR and SNCR systems.  This presentation will provide a brief overview of optimization of NO_x reduction control systems and review a few case studies of the results.