Room 2 Track E+G – Thursday, February 15, 2024
CLIMATE, GREEN, CARBON, CO2, RNG, ESG
E1
Repowering Tech | RNG | Carbon Footprint
Feb 15 (7:30 – 9:30 am)
Screening Coal-Fired PowerPlants for New Gen Technologies.
Screening Coal-fired Power Plants for New Gen Technologies
Screening Coal-fired Power Plants for New Gen Technologies
Lea Millet – EPRI
Renewable Natural Gas from Swine Waste
Renewable Natural Gas from Swine Waste
Steve Linehan – SCS Engineers
Renewable Natural Gas is one of the fastest growing fuel sources in North America right now. Eighty-nine percent of RNG production comes from Municipal Solid Waste and Ag Waste. With many solid waste sites already managing landfill gas, ag sites are becoming more popular for collection, processing, and transmission of RNG. Historically, swine operations have been designed and constructed to optimize every part of the animal…every part except the waste. However, due to recent beneficial carbon credits and low CI scoring of Ag Gas, swine producers are now investing in infrastructure that uses the swine waste to create gas and, therefore, another revenue stream.
Reduce Environmental Impacts Of Overhead Structures
E1.3 Reduce environmental impacts of overhead structures
Chad Hering – Bell Lumber & Pole Co.
The materials you use impacts the environment in different ways. Utilities with carbon reduction initiatives should record and consider different materials carbon footprint in their project evaluations. We will demonstrate how utilities can calculate the amount of carbon sequestered and carbon dioxide (CO2) removed from the atmosphere by utilizing wood utility structures. This information can assist a utility in achieving its commitment to the environment using scientifically derived information.
Applying Frames To Clarify Issues And Manage Conflict
Applying frames to clarify issues and manage conflict
Greg Demmitt – Safety Management Group
Bolman and Deal, in Reframing Organizations, introduced four frames to help identify the root sources of conflict, as well as to narrow the focus of discussion in resolving conflict. This presentation will give a brief overview of the four-frame approach, then present techniques to utilize frames in moving toward mutually acceptable solutions.
E2
Green | Carbon Capture | Neutrality | CO2 Neutrality
Feb 15 ( 10 am – 12pm)
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Impacts on US Exporters
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Impacts on US Exporters
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Impacts on US Exporters
Hal Falls, Strait Aero Business Services
The CBAM Adjustment period started October, 2023. The EU is the largest export market in the world. What is the CBAM Phase in 2026? What are the new CBAM regulations? What is the EU Carbon tax? What is the EU Carbon Law? What will the Effects be on US Exporters to the EU?
CO2 Capture Readiness: Planning for the Future of Fossil Power
E3.3 CO2 Capture Readiness: Planning for the Future of Fossil Power
Alena Downing – Sargent & Lundy
Many facilities may have financial incentive to implement carbon capture while achieving decarbonization targets due to expansion of US 45Q tax code. This applies to coal and natural gas-fired power facilities, and industrial facilities, such as cement kilns, steel mills, and oil and gas markets. This presentation discusses requirements for installing CO2 capture technology with a focus on retrofits, identifying good candidates considering technology applicability, and a case study of coal plant life extension through sale of CO2. Site selection criteria and integration will be discussed, highlighting key plant readiness criteria helping streamline project development and lower implementation costs.
Sustainability Making a Greener NYU
E3.2 Sustainability at New York University and New York City
Dr. Bapanaiah Penugonda – NYU Dentistry
Bapanaiah Penugonda and Arjun Kini, New York University, New York
Maintaining Momentum to Carbon Neutrality
Maintaining Momentum to Carbon Neutrality
Steven Driver – Sanofi
The intent of the presentation titled “Maintaining Momentum to Carbon Neutrality” is to provide the audience with knowledge of how to migrate toward a carbon neutral future. Review of new technologies and maximization of good energy management practices (GEMP) utilizing digital platforms and ISO50k will be discussed. The continuous deployment of artificial intelligence to lower energy, water, and carbon savings will also be reviewed.
Green Capture and Repurpose of CO2
E3.1 Green Capture and Repurpose of CO2
Robert Richardson – Pacific Rim Design & Development Inc.
Provide details on how National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working with PRDD to naturally heal ocean acidification?
• How can CARBON CREDITS make the PRDD processes profitable?
• Is PRDD ready to commercialize its CO2 Capture & Repurpose processes?
PRDD has developed and verified through bench scale testing, a process that removes 99% CO2, 90%NOx & 99%SO2 ( target gases) from combustion and chemical process exhaust gas. • This proprietary technology for land and ocean vessel applications requires a small physical “footprint” and creates a very small carbon footprint. All three target gases are sequentially removed in a continuous mist phase reaction vessel not much larger in diameter than conventional duct for a given exhaust gas flow. • The combined CO2, NOx and SO2 abatement processes are collaborative. Chemical use is minimized because reaction products from one process are often reagents in another. • The primary consumable for all three processes is sodium chloride (table salt). The energy required to convert sodium chloride into other consumables is included in the energy balance shown below. • Most of the chemicals used in the CO2, NOx and SO2 capturing processes are recycled. All the reagent recycling only requires waste heat from combustion and nominal electrical power to operate pump etc. • The processes generate commercially viable effluent like sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). • The process is dramatically energy efficient. Because the chemical recycling is done with waste heat from combustion, a system sized for a large ocean-going vessel only requires 98 gallons of HFO/hour.
E3
Environmental Justice | ESG | EHS | ESG | Energy |Food Nexus
Feb 15 ( 1 pm- 3 pm)
Environmental Justice Considerations in the Transition to Natural Gas and Renewables Energy
E4.1 Environmental Justice Considerations in the Transition to Natural Gas and Renewables Energy
Melvin Stroble – EA Engineering
Electric power generation has always had a disproportionately adverse impact on low-income and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. According to the Energy Justice Network, sixty-eight percent of African-Americans live within thirty miles of a coal-burning power plant. As the transition to natural gas and renewable resources for electric power generation steadily grows, it will be beneficial to integrate environmental justice into siting options for solar, wind, and biomass and natural gas pipelines. Also, environmental justice considerations should be given to electric transmission resiliency planning. The presentation will discuss environmental justice regulations, and considerations that would be beneficial in the transition from coal- to natural gas-fired generation and renewable energy.
Leading the Way: Construction’s Pioneering Role in Climate Adaptation
Leading the Way: Construction’s Pioneering Role in Climate Adaptation
EricCorey-Freed – CannonDesign
The United States is facing unprecedented challenges from climate change, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and urban heat islands. However, we also have the opportunity to become a global leader in climate adaptation, by implementing innovative policies, programs, and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resilience, and promote environmental justice. In this presentation, we will discuss how the construction industry is advancing its climate goals, such as pathways to achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 and net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as some of the key initiatives around the country that showcase a pioneering approach to climate adaptation, and the regulatory changes that we have witnessed. We will also explore what is still missing to get us to carbon neutrality by 2030-50, and what are the potential barriers and opportunities for further action. The presentation will provide insights and best practices for facilities managers, engineers, and architects who are interested in learning how to design, operate, and maintain buildings and infrastructure that are climate-ready and sustainable.
Synergizing EHS and ESG: Strategies for Optimizing Organizational Performance
Synergizing EHS and ESG: Strategies for Optimizing Organizational Performance
Khaled Fustok – ERM
The primary aim of this presentation is to showcase the optimal strategies for harnessing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems to facilitate a robust and impactful Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Emphasizing the pivotal role of mature data processes within this context, the presentation will explore the convergence of EHS and ESG objectives, demonstrating how well-integrated management systems can yield tangible benefits for organizations. By spotlighting best practices, real-world case studies, and the symbiotic relationship between comprehensive EHS frameworks and successful ESG outcomes, the presentation seeks to equip attendees with actionable insights to drive performance in their organizations.
Supporting the Heart of the Water – Energy – Food Nexus
Supporting the Heart of the Water - Energy - Food Nexus
Maury Gaston – American Cast Iron Pipe
Modeling Renewable Energy System for Irrigated Agriculture Farms in the United States
Modeling Renewable Energy System for Irrigated Agriculture Farms in the United States
Anitha Subburaj – West Texas A&M University
World’s population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and there is a big difference in the amount of food and type of food we produce today and what is expected in 2050. The United States of America (USA) is a major player in agriculture and breadbasket for the world, and USA Agriculture heavily relies on irrigation. About 15% of harvested land in the US is irrigated, which contributes to 40% of the country’s agriculture production. According to the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey, about 50% of the land in irrigated land relies on surface water and 50% on ground water and 72% of the irrigated land uses pressurized irrigation system which needs the water to be pumped. According to the study by Brigham Young University, an estimated 60.6 TWh of energy is total energy, including 37.5 TWh of total electrical energy is uses in 2018 to apply 83.4 million ac-ft of water to cropland. This number is increasing as more forms are shifting to irrigation due to climate change, and more and more farm equipment’s are getting electrified, it creates a greater potential to incorporate renewable energy systems in the farm. We investigated the possibility of PV, Wind and energy storage for various irrigated agricultural operation and developed a comprehensive chart to help farmers identify if renewable is right for them. Preliminary modeling results shows that PV and wind systems are very much a viable option to power irrigation and other farm activities, while energy storage can be viable under certain scenarios. The study also highlights the policy changes that utility providers have to address to make such systems economically viable in a widespread way.
Track G is moved to (E4): Decommissioning, Wildfire, Risk, EHS, EMS
G
Decommissioning | Hazard Awareness | Wildfire | Risk | Fire Resistant Fluids
Feb 15 (3:30 – 5pm)
Decommissioning & Demolition for Power Plants
H1.4 Planning and Implementation of Decommissioning & Demolition for Power Plants
Jeff Pope – Burns McDonnell
With the impending closure of fossil fuel-fired power plants around the country due to cheaper natural gas and environmental regulations, utilities are planning for decommissioning & demolition (D&D) of these plants. The D&D process presents a unique challenge to utilities to conduct the work safely, minimizing cost and concluding with a potentially reusable site.
Planning and implementation of the D&D of these facilities requires upfront planning and coordination with utilities’ operations, environmental, security, safety, management and other stakeholders to successfully complete the project. Upfront identification of permitting issues involving waste disposal, working within a floodplain, demolition permitting, asbestos abatement and isolation of common services at the plant prior to demolition is imperative to manage project expectations and minimize change orders due to technical requirements of any required permits.
This presentation provides a description of some of the key items required to plan and implement D&D process. Several recent project examples will be summarized identifying the actual activities undertaken and the resulting lessons learned.
Power Plant Closure & Demolition: Cost, Safety and Inherent Risks
Power Plant Closure & Demolition: Cost, Safety and Inherent Risks
Frank Bodami – Total Wreaking & Environmental
COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course will provide power plant owners and utilities with an overview of the most critical steps in the plant closure, decommissioning, and demolition process. Lessons learned from case studies will be sharedKey topics to be covered include:•The owner’s role vs. the contractor’s role in power plant closure•The early planning process and why it is critical•Workforce roles and who from your team should be involved•Environmental factors and assessments•Reducing risk and avoiding safety hazards•The process for demolition and decommissioning of a power plant •Leadership skills and workforce development •Lessons Learned from previous demolition projects LEARNING OBJECTIVES:•Students will learn how to qualify contractors and ultimately pick the best partner for their project team •Students will be able to identify key personnel from their team needed on the project •Students will learn key processes for decommissioning of their plant prior to demolition •Students will learn the key processes for demolition of their power plant to avoid risk and cost overruns •Students will learn leadership habits that will benefit their professional growth as well as personal development and team growth objectives Attendees should acquire :•Industrial Demolition and decommissioning knowledge •How to limit your risk and maximize your reward •Ability to vet contractors and select the right fit for your team•Lessons learned •Leadership Habits to take with you in your professional and personal life allowing you to influence others around you in positive ways Who should attend:•Plant owners•Engineers•Plant Managers, Plant Maintenance Managers, Plant Employees•Construction Managers •Utility Companies•Anyone who wants to learn about demolition, decommissioning, and leadership
Connecting the Desktop to the Field for better Risk and Hazard Awareness at Job Sites
Connecting the Desktop to the Field for better Risk and Hazard Awareness at the Job Site
Connecting the Desktop to the Field for better Risk and Hazard Awareness at the Job Site
Sean Wilson – Wolters Kluwer Enablon
Risk awareness and safety management of industrial facilities involves the identification, evaluation, and control of potential risks and hazards that could lead to accidents or incidents. Traditionally, this has been done through process hazard analysis (PHA) techniques, which involve identifying potential hazards and their consequences, and developing controls to mitigate these risks.Tomorrows approach combines PHA, bowtie analysis, and cumulative risk visualization. Through a common integration of these techniques, it is possible to recontextualize the way risks are assessed and managed, providing a more comprehensive and dynamic view of the risks associated with an activity or task.The approach uses PHA to identify potential hazards and their consequences and share them to bowties to represent the links between hazards, threats, and controls. These bowties are then used to identify areas of cumulative risk, which are visualized. By this incredible combination of techniques and tools, a highly efficient and holistic view of the risks can be better understood. We believe this approach will drastically improve awareness and safety management practices and noticeably reduce the risk of accidents and incidents in industrial facilities.
AI Wildfire Detection & All-Hazard Camera Platform – Protecting your assets and the environment
AI Wildfire Detection & All-Hazard Camera Platform - Protecting your assets and the environment
AI Wildfire Detection & All-Hazard Camera Platform – Protecting your assets and the environment
Mike Wilson
ALERTWest stands at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements, specifically in the domain of wildfire detection. Our system, the only one of its kind currently in operation at scale, encompassing more than 1,060 PTZ cameras, in addition to over 5,000 fixed cameras located across the Western United States. Our technology is seamlessly integrated into the dispatch centers of CAL FIRE, PG&E, and other agencies across California and the Western States. PG&E Hazard Awareness Center uses this platform for protection of their assets, early fire detection, and quick fire department response for mitigation of wildfire threats.
Fyrquel® Phosphate Ester, the self-extinguishing fire-resistant hydraulic fluid
Overview of Fyrquel® Phosphate Ester, the self-extinguishing fire-resistant hydraulic fluids
Overview of Fyrquel® Phosphate Ester, the self-extinguishing fire-resistant hydraulic fluids
Zhihao Chen
Power plants, being complex environments with inherent fire hazards, demand the unequaled protection provided by advanced fire-resistant fluid technologies to mitigate the potential risks associated with hydraulic and lubrication systems. Fyrquel® fluids are self-extinguishing fire-resistant synthetic non aqueous triaryl phosphate ester fluids used in Industrial hydraulic fluids and lubricant applications worldwide. As the leading manufacturer and supplier for Fyrquel® fluids, ICL-IP have a long history of providing power plant users with millions of hours of safe reliable operation. This presentation will underscore the characteristics and benefits of using phosphate ester, demonstrate the maintenance of the fluids, and introduce ICL’s fluid testing services.
| FAQ 1. Why are Fyrquel® phosphate ester fluids preferred by major OEMS? 2. Are all phosphate ester fire resistant Functional Fluids in the same category? 3. What is the new Fyrquel® EHC Plus fluid and its advantages? |