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August 28, 2017 - Day 1 11:00a-1:00p Duke Employee Registration at South Convention Center Entrance

NOON - 1:00 Box Lunch

1:00 - 1:50 Keynote Speaker - Joseph Miller - Vice President of Central Services and Compliance ( General Session - Concord I&J)

2:00-3:20

Fleet Topics (Concord I&J)

Pulverizers (Fairway A&B)

Environmental Controls (Concord H)

Balance of Plant (Concord G)

Electrical (Kannapolis A)

Combustion Turbines (Kannapolis B)

Project Management (Harrisburg A&B)

Coal / Gas Strategy Initiative Debrief by Dan Donochod

Fleet Pulverizer Maintenance Issues

by Tom Johnson

Enhanced Low-Load SCR Operation by Chad Donner

Gas Purge Program by Doug Lee

H. F. Lee Iso-phase Bus Event by Matt Siena, John

Capps

Top CT Issues by Kelly Rivera

Project Management Programming

Next Generation of Combined Cycles by Rob Niehaus, Patrick Burkett

Feeder Maintenance

and Inspections by Tom Johnson

CSAPR and the Midwest Fleet

by Chris Hillebrand

Valve Application 101

Part 1 by Jonathan Atkins

Lightning Protection Analysis and Design

by Gary Brandon

3:20-3:40

3:40-5:30


Pulverizers (Fairway A&B)





Project Management (Harrisburg A&B)

GIST – Resource Portfolio Strategies

in our Regions by Mike Rib, Greg

Roberts, Dan Sympson

Pulverizer Fires Lessons Learned

by Rick Roy

MATS Mercury Control Update

by Stephen Potter

Valve Application 101


Grounding Design

Modeling & Measurement

Techniques by Dr. Gary Gilbert

I&A Dashboard by Anthony Funk

Project Management Programming

Pulverizer Inspection

Template Implementation by Tom Johnson

FGD Induced Hg Emission Issues

by Ron Laws

Secondary Containment Requirements by Gary Blevins

Perils of 3rd Party Performing Breaker

Maintenance by Bill Norman

Retirement Analysis Process

by Dan Donochod

Pulverizer Testing for Improved

Performance by Stephen Storm &

Tom Johnson

FGD Maintenance Initiatives

by Ron Laws

Mechanical BOP Open Forum

by Jim McCarthy

NERC Culture of Compliance

by Dale Goodwine

5:30 Networking - On Your Own

August 29, 2017 - Day 2 7:00a-5:00p Registration at South Convention Center Entrance

8:00 - 8:50 Keynote Speaker - Lynn Good-President and CEO of Duke Energy ( General Session - Concord I&J)

9:00-10:20


Boilers & Combustion (Fairway A&B)





CBM (Harrisburg A&B)

The Future of Renewables

by Jose Merino

Boiler & Combustion Program Updates by Rich Coutant &

Stephen Storm

How To Improve SCR Performance

by Scott Williams

Crystal River Discharge Canal

Analysis by Morgan Beveridge

Arc Flash Safety Considerations by George Bolos

Combustion

Turbine Basics by Sidney Nettles

Vibration Topics – Case Histories

by Clay Boyd, Steve Raver, Perry

Troutman, Virgil Gunter

Solar PV: Build and Operations

by Bill Kirkenir / Matt Israel

EtaPRO Models for Monitoring Boiler

Performance by Stephen Storm

Dry Sorbent Injection O&M Update

by Chad Donner

Cliffside Gas Conversion Update

by Chris Dopirak

Isolated Phase Bus: Design Decisions

by Matt Siena

Combustion

Turbine Parts by Jeff Biega

10:20-10:40 BREAK - Duke Service Booths Open in Foyer

10:40-NOON








Unit Flexibility by Peter Hoeflich

Pulv and Pressure Parts Alliances

by Dan Sammons

FGD Absorber Clinic by Ron Laws

Condenser Inspections - A Practical Guide

by Jennifer Hynes

Cathodic Protection by Mark Turner

CT Borescope Program

by Kelly Rivera

Electrical Testing – Understanding

EMSA and MCSA by Kent Smith, Bruce

Hoge, Russ Flagg Fleet Dispatch &

Modeling by Mark Oliver

Historic Boiler Inspection and

Certification by Rich Coutant

Roundtable Discussion by John Brotherton

Essential Power Plant Design Codes

By Jim McCarthy

Kelman DGA Data Monitoring &

Review by Kumar Mani & Kreig Leuschner

CT Outage Scope

Creation by Kelly Rivera

NOON - 3:00 Lunch and Vendor Expo in Concord Convention Hall

3:00-4:20








Pumped Hydro Storage

by Eddie Duncan

EPRI Program 71 Update

by Stephen Storm

Precip-RADAR: Optimizing ESP

Operation by Mike Williams

Small Tank Inspection (STI) Program Update

by Dave Daily

WS Lee CT DC Modifications

Project by Jeff Gruseck

CT Rotor End of Life Management

by Kenny Baxter

Lubrication Topics by Perry Troutman,

Russ Flagg, Clay Boyd

Dual Fuel Optionality / Gas

Co-firing by Brad Rudolph

EPRI Supplemental Project at Belews

Creek by Stephen Storm

Marshall 2 Precipitator Fire

by George Ghally

Steam Bypass Considerations

by Harry Carbone/Jim

McCarthy

Transformer Maintenance

Template by Tom Short

CT Inventory

Strategies by Roger Harding


4:40-5:30








Flexible Unit Operation - Osprey

by Mike Rabs

Boiler/HRSG Layup Guideline Review by Rich Coutant

FGD Reagent Preparation by Ron Laws

Coal Station Air Plenum and

Combustible Dust Considerations by Mike Brown

VAR-002, AVR Operation and

Voltage Schedule Compliance

by Dale Goodwine

Aero Updates by Josh Coots

InsightCM 3.1 by Tommy Wickline,

Clay Boyd

Emerging Technologies by Neil Kern

Boiler & Combustion Round Table

by All

FGD Primary and Final Byproduct Dewatering

by Ron Laws

High Risk Mapping Program

by Jim McCarthy

5:30 -8:30 Duke Staff and Vendor Social Event ( Rocky River and Pool Terrace)

August 30, 2017 - Day 3 7:00a-5:00p Registration at South Convention Center Entrance

8:00 - 8:50 Julie Turner - Vice President Carolinas Natural Gas Generation ( General Session - Concord I&J)

9:00-10:20


HRSGs (Fairway A&B)

Wastewater Treatment (Concord H)

High Energy Piping (Concord G)




Controls (Carolina A&B)

GISMO by Amy Barron &

Mark Blinson

Pressure Wave Cleaning Experience

At Smith by Eugene Eagle

BIO Reactor Technology by Ray Lidke

Weld Life Analysis Including Grade 91

Material by Brian Chambers

NERC Compliance Overview

by Don Steinmetz

Asheville CT Fuel Nozzle Event by Chris Dunn

Thermography by Bruce Hoge

Control Systems today and in our

Future by Carl King

NERC CIP: for Non-EEs

by John Grube

Exhaust Stack Liner/Stud Issues by David Burchnall

ELG's Update by Bill Kennedy

Pipe Hanger Inspections

by Ben Carter & Brian Chambers

Service Level Agreements with

Transmission by Tom Short

Single Point Vulnerability

by Greg Young

Gigabit Communication

Highway by Wayne Cody

and Chris Christenbury


10:40-NOON


HRSGs (Fairway A&B)

Wastewater Treatment (Concord H)






Hazard Classification

Areas (HCAs) by Dan Mottola

Combined Cycle and CHP Project Updates by Randel Kaupang

Chemical Addition/Clarification

by Ray Lidke

Flow Accelerated Corrosion

by Nick Brown

Challenges with Protective Relaying

Upgrades by Zachary Wieger

OPTIM Overview by Clift Pompee

PlantView pdm Module

by Tony File, Kim Green

Rotating Equipment Data Acquisition and

Protection by Jeff Finan

Life After Ash Basins by Bill Kennedy

Valve Issues/Failures at HRSGs

by J. Atkins & Josh Bevill

Ultra Filtration by Derek Henderson

Construction Quality Assurance

by Chris Barbee

Electrical Round Table Discussion

by All

NOON - 3:00 Lunch and Vendor Expo in Concord Convention Hall

3:00-4:20


HRSGs (Fairway A&B)

Chemistry (Concord H)


Generators (Kannapolis A)

Steam Turbines (Kannapolis B)



Unit Capacity Ratings / Testing

by Greg Augspurger

Impacts from Cycling Service

by Eugene Eagle

Filming Amine Corrosion Research on

Turbine Blades by Dave Reynolds

Seam Weld Inspection Updates

by Ben Carter

Fleet Maintenance Strategy

by Felix Lynch

Lube Oil Flush

Guidance Document

by Nelson Tyner

M&D interaction with CBM

by Tony File, Mike Rowe, Chris Griffin

The Ins and Outs of Control System

Networking by Carl King

Advances in Ultrasonic

Examinations by Brian Chambers

EPRI Bearing Analysis Software by Jim Winborne

OPTIM - New Maintenance

Strategy by Sean Motta

Gas Side Layup Options

by Doug Ausbon

Continuous Analyzers for Boiler Cycles by Dave Reynolds

Brush Rigging Maintenance

by Bruce Krieger

Steam Turbine Layup when NID by Bruce Butler


4:40-5:30


HRSGs (Fairway A&B)







Planning for the Connected Utility of

the Future by Mike Rib

HRSG Round Table

Discussion

by All

Chlorine Dioxide for Cooling Towers

by Alexandra Tessier-Renninger

HEP Round Table Discussion

by All

Online Generator Monitoring

by Felix Lynch

Alignment- Tops-on/Tops-off by Tick Lyle

CBM Summit Wrap-up

by Tony File

Duke Simulator Update

by David OHara Utility Anodamine Treatment Update by Dave Reynolds

Electrical Testing by Jim Winborne

OPTIM Inspection Intervals-

ST Perspective by Nelson Tyner

5:30 Networking - On Your Own

August 31, 2017 - Day 4

8:00-9:50


Material Handling (Fairway A&B)


Welding (Concord G)




Coal Selection and Testing

by Stephen Dean

Component Assessments for

Conveying Equipment by Bob Cooper

Phosphate Treatment for HRSG

Units by Dave Reynolds

Managing the Welding Program

at Generating Stations

by Scott Bowes

Generator Fleet Failures

by Fred King

Outage Planning, Staffing, Execution

by Kent Davis

Cyber Compliance and the Real World

by John Grube

Bearing Failures & Bearing

Inspections by Dan Ruggiero

Mayo Bulldozer Event Update

by Jeff Robinson

Ultrasonic Testing Techniques

by Adam Gardner

Silica Upset Event at HF Lee

by Tommy Hare

When is New Copper Required?

by Felix Lynch

Last Stage Blade Inspections by Eric Russell

Duke Controls Round Table by Jeff Finan

Monitoring & Diagnostics

by Michael Reid / Tony File / Greg

Augspurger

Rail Inspections and Maintenance

by Jeff Robinson

Radioactive Material Licensing

X-Ray Machine Registration

by Rob Hathorn

Event Tracking Database

by Jim Winborne

Bartow L-0 Failures by John Huls

Generator Inspection Recommendations

by Felix Lynch

Over speed Trip Testing Recommendations

by Bruce Butler

9:50-10:10 BREAK

10:10-NOON


Material Handling (Fairway A&B)


Welding (Concord G)




Equipment Reliability Program

by Tony File

Coal Storage Hot Spot Detection & Mitigation

by Bob Cooper

HRSG Corrosion Reduction Utilizing

O2 Injection by Peyton Garrison

Post Weld Heat Treatment

by Scott Bowes

Cayuga Failure by Cameron Koenig

Vibration Trip Logic & Trip Level Recommendations

by Bruce Butler

Duke Controls Round Table by Jeff Finan

Environmental Compliance Impacts

by Shannon Todd

Coal Stockpile Management

Guidelines by Jeff Robinson

Results From Anodamine

Application in a Cycling HRSG

by Megan Nevill

Generator Rotors-When to Pull Them

by Felix Lynch

Steam Turbine

Valve Maintenance by Tick Lyle

Controlled Waveform Welding

by Scott Bowes

Hydrogen Systems by Bruce Krieger

Material Handling Team Round Table

by All

Eng, Plan.& Support Q&A

by TGS ST Engineering

Steam Turbine Wrap Up

by Jeff Ingraham

NOON Adjourned

Topic Listing

Fleet Topics (Concord I&J) - 400

Discussion Subject Presenter

Description of subject matter

1 Coal / Gas Strategy Initiative Debrief

by Dan Donochod A presentation on the 15-month Coal Gas Strategy (CGS) initiative process and results.

2 Next Generation of Combined Cycles

by Rob Niehaus, Patrick Burkett

A presentation on the design and operating characteristics of the next generation of Duke Energy Combined Cycles.

3

GIST – Resource Portfolio Strategies in our Regions

by Mike Rib, Greg Roberts, Dan Sympson

Panel Presentation - Generation Investment Strategy Team (GIST) leads from each of our regions discuss the resource portfolios in their regions, some of the key elements shaping our fleet and how our GIST stakeholder teams work together to determine how to best serve our customers in the future.

4 Retirement Analysis Process

by Dan Donochod A brief on the retirement analysis process and the dynamics for which strategy plays a role.

5 The Future of Renewables

by Jose Merino A presentation on the potential for renewables growth on the Duke System: Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Storage.

6 Solar PV: Build and Operations

by Bill Kirkenir / Matt Israel A presentation on the construction of a typical solar PV facility and a look at the everyday Operations and Maintenance.

7 Unit Flexibility

by Peter Hoeflich

Why does our fleet require flexibility? Project Overview and to-date results. A discussion of available technology supporting 'flexibility' for generation fleet retrofit options.

8 Fleet Dispatch & Modeling

by Mark Oliver

A presentation of Fleet Dispatch & Modeling and potential effects/changes due to increased intermittent renewables on the system.

9 Pumped Hydro Storage

by Eddie Duncan A presentation of on the Bad Creek and Jocassee Pumped Hydro Storage facilities, their uses and how they may change, and the upgrades coming to Bad Creek.

10 Dual Fuel Optionality / Gas Co-firing

by Brad Rudolph A presentation on the DFO progress at CS (mods required and high-level review), evaluation progress of other sites and the considerations for those sites that really make or break the economics.

11 Flexible Unit Operation - Osprey

by Mike Rabs / Jim Guevera / Andrew Martin

How we do it! An example of how Combined Cycles may be operating in Duke Energy's future.

12 Emerging Technologies

by Neil Kern A presentation on emerging technologies that have the potential to change our business.

13 GISMO

by Amy Barron / Mark Blinson Emergency Site Planning, Master Site Planning.

14 NERC CIP: for Non-EEs

by John Grube Presentation on NERC CIP for non-Electrical Engineers.

15 Hazard Classification Areas (HCAs)

by Dan Mottola

A discussion on the process and progress of the Hazard Classification Area Program effort for Duke Energy

facilities.

16 Life After Ash Basins

by Bill Kennedy A look at the future of our fossil sites water management strategy options.

17 Unit Capacity Ratings / Testing

by Greg Augspurger Why the RIE? Results of the RIE. New fleet-wide procedure and WOs supporting summer and winter testing.

18 OPTIM - New Maintenance Strategy

by Sean Motta Maintenance Management of the Future? Current and potential applications for this Duke tool.

19 Planning for the Connected Utility of

the Future by Mike Rib

Modern energy production and delivery systems are becoming much more complex with the increasing presence of distributed resources, new technologies and systems automation. This discussion will address new planning approaches that are being developed to establish better understanding of the needs of these evolving systems and which will enable timely and informed decisions on the changes needed to support the evolution of these new connected systems.

20 Coal Selection and Testing

by Stephen Dean A presentation on the Coal fuel selection process and Coal Testing. Also, a brief discussion on infrared boiler slagging camera installations and uses.

21 Monitoring & Diagnostics

by Michael Reid / Tony File / Greg Augspurger

Monitoring & Diagnostics Center - Catches and Near Misses (An event avoidance system)

22 Equipment Reliability Program

by Tony File Equipment Reliability Program / ERI - vision / status / benefits etc.

23 Environmental Compliance Impacts

by Shannon Todd Environmental compliance and expectations of power plant employees. Additionally, a look at potential future impacts to FHO.

Pulverizers (Fairway A&B) - 84



1 Fleet Pulverizer Maintenance Issues

by Tom Johnson

Discussion of fleet pulverizers, maintenance problems and critical inspection points.

2 Feeder Maintenance and Inspections

by Tom Johnson Discussion of coal feeders, maintenance problems and critical inspection points.

3 Pulverizer Fires Lessons Learned

by Rick Roy Discussion on how to avoid pulverizer fires.

4 Pulverizer Inspection Template

Implementation by Tom Johnson

Discussion of inspection templates and how they should be used, as well as implementation into PlantView.

5 Pulverizer Testing for Improved

Performance by Stephen Storm& Tom Johnson

Where testing should be performed to validate the maintenance work and critical settings.

Boilers & Combustion (Fairway A&B) - 84



1 Boiler & Combustion Program

Updates by Rich Coutant & Stephen Storm

Update on the program initiatives, goals, self-assessment performance audit process, BTFR program integration effort and 2017 focal points

2 EtaPRO Models for Monitoring Boiler

Performance by Stephen Storm

An overview and update of 2016 EtaPRO pilot projects and new models developments being deployed at Belews Creek.

3 Pulv and Pressure Parts Alliances

by Dan Sammons Discuss alliance partnerships for pulverizer and boiler pressure parts.

4 Historic Boiler Inspection and

Certification by Rich Coutant

Inspection of a 1902 historic boiler at the Charlotte Fire Department.

5 EPRI Program 71 Update

by Stephen Storm An update including boiler operating variables, corrosion studies and new technologies.

6 EPRI Supplemental Project at Belews

Creek by Stephen Storm

Operational Performance Improvements through Dynamic Combustion Optimization

7 Boiler/HRSG Layup Guideline Review

by Rich Coutant Provides a high level overview of the new guidelines for plant staff.

8 Boiler & Combustion Round Table

by All Open forum discussion.

HRSGs (Fairway A&B) - 84



1 Pressure Wave Cleaning Experience At

Smith by Eugene Eagle

A discussion on our experience with the pressure wave cleaning, lessons learned and results presentation.

2 Exhaust Stack Liner/Stud Issues

by David Burchnall

Discussion of status of liner studs and stack inspection expectations.

3 Combined Cycle and CHP Project

Updates by Scott Trombley

Discuss project status and update on combined cycle and combined heat and power projects.

4 Valve Issues/Failures at HRSGs by Jonathan Atkins & Josh Bevill

Discuss issues from across the fleet.

5 Impacts from Cycling Service

by Eugene Eagle

A presentation of the impacts of cycling duty on HRSGs external to Duke Energy.

6 Gas Side Layup Options

by Doug Ausbon

Discussion of layup options including balloons, dampers, and others.

7 HRSG Round Table Discussion

by All Discuss Heat Recovery Steam Generator issues from around the fleet.

Material Handling (Fairway A&B) - 84



1

Component Assessments for Conveying Equipment

by Bob Cooper

A demonstration on locating and entering assessments conveying equipment in PlantView.

2 Mayo Bulldozer Event Update

by Jeff Robinson

A discussion of the details surrounding the event and an update of the follow-up actions for coal increased pile safety.

3 Rail Inspections and Maintenance

by Jeff Robinson

A review of best practices for rail yard maintenance.

4

Coal Storage Hot Spot Detection & Mitigation

by Bob Cooper

A discussion of what to do with hot spots in bunkers and silos.

5 Coal Stockpile Management

Guidelines by Jeff Robinson

A discussion of the best practices and new technology for coal stockpile management.

6 Material Handling Team Round Table

by All

Discuss Material Handling issues from around the fleet.

Environmental Controls

(Concord H) - 50



1 Enhanced Low-Load SCR Operation

by Chad Donner

Update on experience and NOx tons with enhanced low-load SCR operation at Gibson Station by mitigating the SO3 prior to the SCR.

2 CSAPR and the Midwest Fleet

by Chris Hillebrand

An assessment of the impacts of the 2016 CSAPR update on the Midwest Generating Stations, including developing and implementing a plan for compliance.

3 MATS Mercury Control Update

by Stephen Potter A summary update of demonstrated effective mercury control technologies currently utilized across the Duke fleet. Challenges to mercury compliance will be presented and discussed.

4 FGD Induced Hg Emission Issues

by Ron Laws

Discuss proper actions to initiate when conditions exist which may contribute to elevated Hg Emissions (Air and Wastewater Treatment). Actions covered include sampling protocols/isolation of source, instrumentation checks, and remedial efforts to maintain permit compliance.

5 FGD Maintenance Initiatives

by Ron Laws

Review of recent initiatives to reduce maintenance costs and improve reliability of Absorber Recycle pumps and Side Mounted Agitators.

6 How To Improve SCR Performance

by Scott Williams

Discussion on methods to improve SCR Performance by minimizing catalyst pluggage, increasing catalyst potential, and getting more life from catalyst.

7 DSI O&M Update by Chad Donner

Hydrated Lime system updates with focus on Belews Creek design, testing and benefits at East Bend. Discussion will also include updates on the SO3 operating protocol procedure.

8 FGD Absorber Clinic

by Ron Laws

A review of critical FGD Absorber components requiring frequent attention including: Instrumentation, Pumps, Agitators, and Absorber vessel corrosion/deterioration (alloy, Stebbins tiled and coated vessels), including corrosion abatement systems.

9 Roundtable Discussion

by John Brotherton An opportunity to discuss any Environmental Control topic and ask questions of the group.

10 Precip-RADAR: Optimizing ESP

Operation by Mike Williams

Discussion of a plotting, tracking, & optimizing tool for Precipitators. A new and unique approach to analyzing precipitator operation.

11 Marshall 2 Precipitator Fire

by George Ghally

Experience from a precipitator fire, including relation to prolonged fuel oil start-up and procedure for energizing the precipitator.

12 FGD Reagent Preparation

by Ron Laws

A review of critical operating instrumentation and performance monitoring, and equipment maintenance protocols for efficient and reliable subsystem operation which achieves required environmental compliant operation.

13 FGD Primary and Final Byproduct

Dewatering by Ron Laws

A review of critical Byproduct Dewatering systems and equipment maintenance protocols. Includes review of operating and maintenance of dewatering classifiers and final dewatering systems such as horizontal belt filters, rotary drum vacuum filters, thickeners, and centrifuges.

Wastewater Treatment

(Concord H) - 50



1 BIO Reactor Technology

by Ray Lidke A new selenium removal treatment system for FGD Wastewater treatment / System description with operation expectations

2 ELG's Update

by Bill Kennedy

What were the Stations issued in their permits and what new constituents were issued / What new treatment systems might be needed to meet compliance

3 Chemical Addition/Clarification

by Ray Lidke This discusses the capabilities of Chemical Addition/Clarifications and system components overview

4 Ultra Filtration

by Derek Henderson The new need for Ultra Filtration on FGD Wastewater treatment systems and system components overview

Chemistry (Concord H) - 50



1

Results from Filming Amine Corrosion Research on Turbine Blades

by Dave Reynolds

EPRI Staff Update Report on Filming Amine Corrosion Research at Duke Marshall Station - EPRI staff to provide this a 2017 current update of the filming amine research being conducted to determine corrosion prevention of turbine blade materials.

2 Continuous Analyzers for Boiler Cycles

by Dave Reynolds

Technical Presentation on Continuous Analyzers for Boiler Cycles - technical approach methodology, maintenance, and trouble-shooting for analyzers that are in use within the Duke Energy fleet and a selection of comparable instruments that are used throughout the power industry.

3 Chlorine Dioxide Treatment for

Cooling Towers by Alexandra Tessier-Renninger

Duke Energy staff to co-present recent application of Chlorine Dioxide treatment at Duke facility.

4 Utility Anodamine Treatment Update

by Dave Reynolds Duke Energy staff to present results from 1 year of filming amine product's effect of reducing iron and copper corrosion rates in cycling Units.

5 Phosphate Treatment for HRSG Units

by Dave Reynolds

Provides detailed review of phosphate treatment for drum water, including control targets, ammonia effect, cascading blowdown effects, phosphate hideout, upset operating conditions, etc.

6 Silica Upset Event at HF Lee

by Tommy Hare Duke plant staff to provide this experience report on a 2017 HRSG upset incident.

7 HRSG Corrosion Reduction Utilizing

O2 Injection by Peyton Garrison

A discussion of the benefits of O2 injection for use at a combined cycle station.

8 Results From Anodamine Application

in a Cycling HRSG by Megan Nevill

A presentation of the benefits and observations of Anodamine treatment at Noblesville Station.

Balance of Plant

(Concord G) - 50



1 Gas Purge Program

by Doug Lee

NFPA 56 released on 6/17/2013 requires that all gas sites have detailed site specific purge procedures. This program manages the development, implementation and management of these procedures across the fleet.

2 Valve Application 101


Guidance on basic steam, water, air and compressed gas valve selection

3 Valve Application 101


Guidance on basic steam, water, air and compressed gas valve selection (continued)

4 Secondary Containment

Requirements by Gary Blevins

Overview of secondary containment requirements for specific applications.

5 Mechanical BOP Open Forum

by Jim McCarthy General discussion of piping, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.

6 Crystal River Discharge Canal Analysis

by Morgan Beveridge

With the retirement of units 1,2 and 3 and the commissioning of Citrus Combined Cycle at Crystal River the flow into the discharge canal will be greatly diminished. This poses a problem for Units 4 and 5 which draws makeup water from this canal. A study employing computational fluid dynamics was performed to model temperature and salinity impacts and identify possible solutions.

7 Cliffside Gas Conversion Update

by Chris Dopirak

Cliffside Unit 6 is being converted to burn both coal and natural gas either individually or in combination. This project poses multiple technical challenges that affect the boiler, air quality control system and multiple balance of plant systems.

8 Condenser Inspections - A Practical

Guide by Jennifer Hynes

How to prepare for an inspection, what to look for and how to document.

9 Essential Power Plant Design Codes

By Jim McCarthy

In order to protect public safety, power plants are designed, built and tested to a variety of industry codes and standards. This presentation identifies and explains the essential codes that power plant engineers need to be familiar with.

10 Small Tank Inspection (STI) Program

Update by Dave Daily

FHO site SPCC plans call for routine inspection of shop fabricated tanks in accordance with STI -SP001. This program manages the development, implementation and management of a fleet wide approach to conduct and document these inspections.

11 Steam Bypass Design Considerations

by Harry Carbone/Jim McCarthy

Modern gas combined cycle and coal units require steam bypass systems to enable startup/shutdown and blending in/out of HRSGs. This is a demanding service that requires proper system design, equipment selection, piping layout and control logic.

12

Coal Station Air Plenum and Combustible Dust Considerations

by Mike Brown

The Allen, Belews Creek and Marshall boiler and turbine buildings are specifically designed to use ambient building heat to preheat the combustion air entering the FD fans. This results in coal dust being drawn from the tripper room into the plant and posing a combustible dust issue. This study evaluates the impact of discontinuing use of the station air plenum to address the HCA issue.

13 High Risk Mapping Program

by Jim McCarthy

The Catastrophic Chemical and Oil Release (CCOR) tail risk evaluation noted the need to map each FHO site to accurately map yard areas to identify spill risks with respect to storm water drains, waste water drains and surface waters. This program manages the development, implementation and management of these procedures across the fleet.

High Energy Piping (Concord G) - 50



1 Weld Life Analysis Including Grade 91

Material by Brian Chambers

A continuation of inspection protocols to support life analysis of our piping systems with an emphasis on Grade 91.

2 Pipe Hanger Inspections

B. Carter & Brian Chambers A discussion of pipe hanger inspections and neglected maintenance.

3 Flow Accelerated Corrosion

by Nick Brown What is the failure mechanism, where we find it, how we monitor it, and how to prevent it.

4 Construction Quality Assurance

by Chris Barbee Importance of construction QA in regards to HEP piping, inspections, and repairs

5 Seam Weld Inspection Updates

by Ben Carter Review recent findings of seam weld inspections and report on fleet status.

6 Advances in Ultrasonic Examinations

by Brian Chambers A presentation on advances in ultrasonic examinations.

7 HEP Round Table Discussion

by All Discuss HEP issues from around the fleet.

Welding (Concord G) - 50



1 Managing the Welding Program at

Generating Stations by Scott Bowes

An overview of the responsibilities of involved in managing the welding program at out stations. Topics will include code welding, R Stamp program, NDE requirements and welder qualifications.

2 Ultrasonic Testing Techniques

by Adam Gardner Presentation on various ultrasonic testing techniques, their applications and benefits.

3 Radioactive Material Licensing

X-Ray Machine Registration by Rob Hathorn

Radioactive gauges and material analyzers are used throughout Fossil/Hydro Generation. This presentation will review corporate and regulatory requirements.

4 Post Weld Heat Treatment

by Scott Bowes This course will cover the essentials of Post Weld Heat Treatment including when it is required, common methods of heat treatment, potential issues, and Code requirements.

5 Controlled Waveform Welding

by Scott Bowes

An overview of new GMAW welding processes available for use. This will include descriptions of the RMD, STT and GMAW-P processes.

Electrical

(Kannapolis A) - 80



1

H. F. Lee Iso-phase Bus Event

by Matt Siena, John Capps

Review causes of Steam Turbine Generator ground and mitigation steps which were taken to prevent future water ingress into Iso-phase bus.

2

Lightning Protection Analysis and Design

by Gary Brandon

Lightning protection and design can be a very tedious task, especially the risk analysis which determines the need and level of lightning protection required. Using drop down windows and preloaded data, the DEHN Support Toolbox software cuts down on the time required to review or perform lightning protection analysis or design.

3

Grounding Design Modeling & Measurement Techniques

by Dr. Gary Gilbert

Soil resistivity has an important impact on grounding system design parameters and it is important to model the soil correctly to ensure touch and step voltages are within safe limits. It is also important to verify model accuracy through field testing.

4

Perils of Having 3rd Party Perform Your Breaker Maintenance

by Bill Norman Review of quality and workmanship issues encountered with breaker maintenance performed by 3rd parties.

5 NERC Culture of Compliance

by Dale Goodwine Spreading the word. What's the matter? How can we improve?

6 Arc Flash Safety Considerations

by George Bolos A brief overview of the factors impacting arc flash safety and some of the common mitigation techniques in the industry.

7

Isolated Phase Bus: Thermal and Moisture Control Design Decisions

by Matt Siena

Isolated phase bus designs differ widely in terms of cooling and moisture control methods. The presentation will provide an overview of different design approaches and their impact on thermal rating and moisture control.

8 Cathodic Protection

by Mark Turner Overview of cathodic protection system design and required maintenance activities.

9

Kelman DGA Data Monitoring and Review

by Kumar Mani, Kreig Leuschner

Overview of results of dissolved gas analyzer on-line monitors so far and steps being taken to review and assess DGA data.

10 WS Lee CT DC Modifications Project

by Jeff Gruseck Two separate DC systems, each with extremely limited flexibility for battery maintenance and testing, were converted into one common system with full flexibility and higher reliability

11 Transformer Maintenance Template

by Tom Short Transformer PM Template and job plans. Implementation and experiences.

12

VAR-002, AVR Operation and Voltage Schedule Compliance

by Dale Goodwine

A review of common cause analysis for VAR-002 violations and processes implemented to mitigate further non-compliance issues.

13 NERC Compliance Overview

by Don Steinmetz An overview of programs being implemented to comply with new standards moving towards their enforcement dates.

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Service Level Agreements with Transmission by Tom Short

An overview of Service Level Agreements between FHO and Transmission: service expectations for Transmission and requirements for work performed around generation/transmission interface points.

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Challenges with Protective Relaying Upgrades

by Zachary Wieger Discussions on challenges with implementing relay upgrades.

16 Electrical Round Table Discussion

by All Bring any successes, challenges or recommendations from your sites and be prepared to talk about what is going on in your world.

Generators

(Kannapolis A) - 80



1 Intro to Generator Engineering Group

by Jim Winborne

2 Fleet Maintenance Strategy

by Felix Lynch Discuss maintenance templates for generators

3 EPRI Bearing Analysis Software

by Duke Discuss EPRI bearing analysis software

4 Brush Rigging Maintenance

by Bruce Krieger Brush/brush rigging maintenance & problems – maintenance intervals and replacement of brush/brush riggings

5 Generator Monitoring

by Felix Lynch Generator Monitoring – Vibrosystem online monitoring for generators

6 Electrical Testing by Jim Winborne

Electrical testing – Discuss the values of electrical testing and interpretation of results – general discussion/education: Megger Hi-pot Water purity HVB

7 Generator Fleet Failures

by Fred King GE 7FH2 Fleet Failures – Discuss 7FH2 failures in Duke Fleet

8 When is New Copper Required?

by Duke Rewind of stators and rotors (why/when) use of new copper vs use of old for rotor rewind

9 Event Tracking Database

by Jim Winborne Event tracking database - what we are looking for, what we have seen, PM, listing – generator engineering Q&A on events across the fleet. Discussion about events at various plants in the fleet

10 Generator Inspection

Recommendations by Felix Lynch

Generator Inspection Recommendations (GEK-103556) – generator inspection per GEK-103556

11 Cayuga Failure

by Cameron Koenig

12 Generator Rotors-When to Pull Them

by Felix Lynch Pulling Rotors (when should rotors be pulled) – Fleet maintenance on when rotors are pulled and risk associated

13 Hydrogen Systems

by Bruce Krieger Hydrogen System best practices.

Combustion Turbines

(Kannapolis B) - 80



1 Top CT Issues by Kelly Rivera

Discussion of 501F industry issues topics – AS inspections, RAC piping bolts, Exhaust bearing bore drop, etc.

Discussion of 7FA industry issues/topics.

Discussion of 7EA industry issues/topics – emissions issues following maintenance, casing slip and the need to machine flats during outages, stator cracking strategy and current TGS inspection recommendations/ findings, how corrosion can affect C450 and how we’re dealing with it.

2 I&A Dashboard by Anthony Funk

Dashboard monitoring system overview and analysis of critical parameters

3 Combustion Turbine Basics

by Sidney Nettles CT 101 – review of Gas Turbines and Duke Fleet, explain DLN vs. MNQC; 501F vs. GE 7F; what is a CI, HGPI, Major etc.

4 Combustion Turbine Parts

by Jeff Biega CT Parts Strategy

5 CT Borescope Program

by Kelly Rivera

Borescope Program/Component assessments – interval recommendations, prep of units and how OEM advisories are incorporated, how this data feeds component assessments, how assessments feed outage work scopes

6 CT Outage Scope Creation

by Kelly Rivera Outage Scoping/Intervals discussion – how a work scope is generated, Capital Parts Plan. How it can change based on specific unit condition or industry issues.

7 CT Rotor End of Life Management

by Kenny Baxter

Rotor end of life issues a discussion on how end of life is determined, what scope is required to manage, and financial impacts to the business.

8 CT Inventory Strategies

by Roger Harding CT Part Inventory Managing Strategies (joint presentation with supply chain Linda Constantino)

9 Aero Updates by Josh Coots

Aero Unit updates – insufficiency of hours-based OEM maintenance intervals and where we are with creating starts-based targets for OPTIM, package inspections… what is it and how can we offset the OEM and/ or drive down the cost, changing strategy in the legacy aero fleet regarding expected retirement dates and the maintenance plan going forward.

10 Asheville CT Fuel Nozzle Event

by Chris Dunn A review of Asheville fuel nozzle event.

11 Single Point Vulnerability

by Greg Young Analysis to determine what devices pose single point trips.

12 OPTIM Overview by Clift Pompee

Outage Tracking – New OPTIM, how it will be used in FHO.

Steam Turbines (Kannapolis B) - 80



1 Lube Oil Flush Guidance Document

by Nelson Tyner Review of the Turbine Generator LO System Cleanliness Guidance Document and provide criteria for performing flushes on lube oil, seal oil, and EHC systems.

2 Steam Turbine Layup when NID

by Bruce Butler Provide recommended guidance on laying up units with increasing NID time to optimize unit longevity and reliability.

3

Alignment- Tops-on/Tops-off, Tight-Wire vs Laser

by Tick Lyle Description of methodologies and uses for laser and tight-line alignment.

4

OPTIM Inspection Intervals- ST Perspective by Nelson Tyner

Explanation of the major and minor steam turbine, boiler feed pump turbine, and valve inspection intervals utilized in OPTIM.

5 Outage Planning, Staffing, Execution

by Kent Davis TGS model for planning, staffing, and executing steam turbine and valve outages across the Duke fleet.

6 Bearing Failures & Bearing Inspections

by Dan Ruggiero Steam turbine bearing inspections and failure presentation.

7 Last Stage Blade Inspections

by Eric Russell Discuss the importance of yearly last stage blade inspections, OEM inspection criteria, and needed station support required for inspections.

8 Bartow L-0 Failures

by John Huls Bartow Station last stage blade failure presentation.

9

Over speed Trip Testing Recommendations

by Bruce Butler

Clarification of the over speed trip testing guidelines for different OEMs and discuss recommendations of when to perform physical over speed vs simulated/reduced speed tests.

10

Vibration Trip Logic & Trip Recommendations

by Bruce Butler

Discussion on the differences of current legacy guidelines for vibration trip/alarm settings and automatic vs. manual vibration trips.

11 Steam Turbine Valve Maintenance

by Tick Lyle Provide TGS recommended strategies to standardize valve maintenance activities.

12 Eng., Plan.& Support Q&A

by TGS ST Engineering TGS Steam Turbine Engineering will field all questions and interact with audience in a panel type discussion.

13 Steam Turbine Wrap Up

by Jeff Ingraham

CBM (Harrisburg A&B) - 50



1 Vibration Topics – Case Histories by Clay Boyd, Steve Raver, Perry

Troutman, Virgil Gunter

Case histories on a number of topics that will include APR and Cooling Tower Gear Boxes, investigating time wave forms and polar plots and a discussion topic on “how bad is bad”

2 Electrical Testing – Understanding

EMSA and MCSA by Kent Smith, Bruce Hoge, Russ Flagg

Electromagnetic Signature Analysis technical discussion plus a demonstration of the monitoring and analytics features within InsightCM

3 Lubrication Topics

by Perry Troutman, Russ Flagg, Clay Boyd

Care/Maintenance of Phosphate-Ester EHC Systems & CT Fleet Turbine Lube Oil recommendations

4 InsightCM 3.1

by Tommy Wickline, Clay Boyd Features and capabilities of InsightCM 3.1 to include baseline capture, alarming, ON operating state and fault frequency discussion

5 Thermography by Bruce Hoge

Best Practices in the field plus a review of Lumasense software for monitoring and diagnostics

6 PlantView pdm Module by Tony File, Kim Green

PlantView open discuss – what’s working and what’s not

7 M&D interaction with CBM

by Tony File, Mike Rowe, Chris Griffin M&D Generated Tech Exams, Outage Coordination, Finds/Notifications Tracking, & Annunciator Panel utilization

8 CBM Summit Wrap-up

by Tony File Two day wrap up with take away and action item review

Controls (Carolina A&B) - 60



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Control Systems today, and in Your

Future by Carl King

This review of our current controls system plan will emphasize managing system data for record and future planning

2 Gigabit Communication Highway

by Wayne Cody and Chris Christenbury Cliffside 6 is the first unit in our fleet to use a Gigabit Communication Highway. This presentation will describe how the project is progressing from the Plant’s perspective.

3 Rotating Equipment Data Acquisition

and Protection by Jeff Finan

Want to learn how to reduce hardware requirements, protect our rotating equipment, and still give our operations, maintenance and engineering folks the information that they need? If so, this informative session is for you.

4 The Ins and Outs of Control System

Networking by Carl King

Learn about access to and from our Duke Corporate Network. Includes Remote Access, File Transfers and PI interfaces.

5 Duke Simulator Update

by David OHara

We all see that Simulators are becoming more important for many of our stations. Come and hear about where we have simulators and how they are helping our operations groups.

6 Cyber Compliance and the Real World

by John Grube Cyber security is a buzzword in the media and conversations with your geeky friends. Some recent cyber security events and how they can or cannot affect our plant systems will be presented.

7 Controls Roundtable

by Jeff Finan

Bring any successes, challenges or recommendations from your sites and be prepared to talk about what is going on in your world.

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