17-18 March, 2010
Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
State College, PA 16801
About the Shortcourse
Biomass heat and CHP (Combined Heat & Power) systems are a tremendous opportunity for providing clean, renewable, affordable energy for buildings and facilities.
However, it is necessary for designers and developers to understand the unique aspects of biomass energy systems if they wish to create systems that are efficient, productive, and cost effective.
Join us for an information-rich 1.5 day short course that will feature national leaders in biomass energy presenting the latest in advanced biomass energy systems. Discussion, feedback, and networking time will be an important aspect of the event. A special breakout session will be held on Day 2 that focuses on the design of commercial and institutional heat-only biomass systems. A certificate of continuing education credit (10.0 c.e. hours) will be issued, on request, to persons completing the course.
Who Should Attend?
The short course is designed for people who are interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the design and operation of these systems. Typical participants include:
- Design Engineers interested in growing their client base through the quality design of ecologically sustainable, economically beneficial biomass energy systems.
- Architects interested in developing design solutions that maximize the potential benefits of biomass energy.
- Facility Owners and Managers planning to incorporate biomass energy into their facility, or hoping to improve their understanding of their existing facility.
- Manufacturers of biomass systems who are interested in learning the latest developments in the field.
- Researchers seeking to better understand the issues and opportunities associated with this topic.
- Project Developers interested in taking advantage of the benefits of biomass energy in the development of their efforts.
| DAY ONE - March 17, 2010 | |
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8:30 |
Welcome, introductions, overview of schedule |
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8:45 |
Introduction to biomass chp systems: Dan Ciolkosz, Penn State |
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9:30 |
Feedstock availability and sustainability: Chuck Ray, Penn State |
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10:15 |
break |
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10:30 |
Fuel storage and handling: Larry Klope, BioEnergy Alternatives |
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11:15 |
Biomass combustion and gasification: Carl Dunaway, Nexterra |
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12:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 |
Steam turbine systems for CHP: Girish Rajamani, Siemens |
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13:45 |
Biogas Production Systems: John Cuttica, USDOE |
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14:30 |
Opportunities for Cofiring: Rich Bain, NREL |
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15:15 |
Break |
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15:45 |
Carbon Footprint of CHP: Jim Freihaut, Penn State |
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16:30 |
Panel Discussion: Bob Wallace, Penn State |
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17:00 |
Reception and commercial displays |
| DAY TWO - March 18 | |
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8:30 |
Reconvene |
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8:35 |
Split into breakout groups |
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11:10 |
Breakout groups reconvene |
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11:15 |
Overcoming barriers to biomass development: John Karakesh, Resource Professionals Group |
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11:45 |
Closing comments and discussion: Jim Freihaut, Penn State |
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12:00 |
Close |
| Breakout Group A – Biomass CHP Systems | |
8:35 |
IC Engine Systems Technology: Don Spieth, GE Energy |
9:15 |
Market and economic aspects: Rich Sweetser, Exergy Partners |
10:00 |
Break |
10:30 |
CHP vs SHP: Joe Orlando, Platinum Energy |
11:10 |
Return to main group |
| Breakout Group B – Biomass Thermal Systems | |
8:35 |
Fuels for Schools and Beyond model and project process: Mike Palko, PA DCNR |
9:15 |
Design configurations for small commercial biomass systems: Tom Wilson, Wilson Engineering |
10:00 |
break |
10:30 |
Cost effective design for biomass systems: Jim Babcock, Adv. Recycling |
11:10 |
return to main group |
Speakers
An extensive group of nationally known experts and practitioners from the fields of engineering, science, and natural resources will provide the newest developments in this fast-developing field.
The current list of speakers includes:
- Jim Babcock - Advanced Recycling Corp
- Richard Bain - U.S. National Renewable Energy Lab
- Daniel Ciolkosz - Penn State Ag and Biol. Engineering
- John Cuttica - US Department of Energy
- Carl Dunaway - Nexterra
- Jim Freihut - Penn State Architectural Engineering
- John Karakash - Resource Professionals Group
- Larry Klope - BioEnergy Alternatives
- Joe Orlando - Mid Atlantic CHP Application Center
- Mike Palko - PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources
- Girish Rajamani, Siemens
- Chuck Ray - Penn State Forest Resources
- Don Spieth, GE Energy
- Rich Sweetser - Exergy Partners
- Tom Wilson - Wilson Engineering
Registration Information
Online registration opens on Oct. 1, 2009. Program and registration information, including driving directions and lodging, is available online at: http://www.bioenergy.psu.edu/shortcourses.asp
Registration cost: $325 before 10 February, $450 afterwards. Corporate registration (including admission for one plus display space at reception) is $700. Registration includes event admission, informational packet, buffet lunch, reception, coffee, tea and snacks.
Contact
If you have questions, please contact:
- Daniel Ciolkosz at dec109@psu.edu, 814-863-3484 or
- James Freihaut at jdf11@psu.edu, 814-863-0083.
This short course is sponsored by the Penn State Biomass Energy Center, the Penn State Architectural Engineering Department, and the Penn State Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Mid Atlantic Clean Energy Application Center.
Penn State is an Equal Opportunity University.
