August 28, 2017 - Day 1

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

NOON - 1:00 Boxed 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)

CBM

(Harrisburg A&B)

Project Management

(Carolina B & C)

Edwardsport -

Focused on the

Future

by Cecil Gurganus

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

Rotating Machinery

Time Waveform

Analysis

by Clay Boyd

Managing Complex

T-G Projects by Steve Castagnero

Maintenance,

Repair and Design

Options for Bus

by Matt Siena

Recent Project

Control Lessons

Learned

by Brian Gibson

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 BREAK - Duke Energy Service Organization Tables Open (North Foyer)

3:40-5:30

Fleet Topics

(Concord I&J)

Pulverizers

(Fairway A&B)


(Concord H)

Balance of Plant

(Concord G)

Electrical

(Kannapolis A)

Combustion Turbines

(Kannapolis B)

CBM

(Harrisburg A&B)

Project Management

(Carolina B & C)

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

Part 2

by Jonathan Atkins

Grounding Design

Modeling &

Measurement

Techniques

by Dr. Gary Gilbert

OPTIM Overview

by Sean Motta

Rotating Machinery

Time Waveform

Analysis

by Clay Boyd

Project Engineering

Workdesk by David Coates

Pulverizer Inspection

Template

Implementation

by Tom Johnson

FGD Induced Hg

Emission Issues

by Ron Laws

Corrosion 101

by Jim McCarthy

Perils of 3rd Party

Performing Breaker

Maintenance

by Bill Norman

Project Estimating

including Risk &

Contingency by Steve Castagnero

& Brian Gibson

Coal / Gas Strategy

Initiative Debrief

by Dan Donochod

Pulverizer Testing for

Improved

Performance

by Stephen Storm &

Tom Johnson

FGD Maintenance

Initiatives

by Ron Laws

NERC Compliance

Overview

by Don Steinmetz

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

Fleet Topics

(Concord I&J) Boilers & Combustion

(Fairway A&B)


(Concord H)

Balance of Plant

(Concord G)

Electrical

(Kannapolis A)

Combustion Turbines

(Kannapolis 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

On-line Monitoring

for Transformers, Bus

and Generator

by Tom Short

Combustion Turbine

Basics

by Kelly Rivera

Vibration Case

Histories

by Clay Boyd & Perry

Troutman 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 &

Mark Rizzo

Isolated Phase Bus:

Design Decisions

by Matt Siena

Combustion Turbine

Parts

by Jeff Biega


Unit Flexibility

by Peter Hoeflich

Pulverizer 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

Vibration explored:

How Bad is Bad

by Steve Raver

Fleet Dispatch &

Modeling

by Mark Oliver

Historic Boiler

Inspection and

Certification

by Rich Coutant

Roundtable Discussion

by John Brotherton

Secondary

Containment

Requirements

by Gary Blevins

Kelman DGA Data

by Kumar Mani & Kreig

Leuschner

CT Outage Scope

Creation

by Kelly Rivera On-line EMI Diagnostics

by Kumar Mani & Kreig

Leuschner

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

3:00-4:20

Fleet Topics

(Concord I&J) Boilers & Combustion

(Fairway A&B)


(Concord H)

Balance of Plant

(Concord G)

Electrical

(Kannapolis A)

Combustion Turbines

(Kannapolis B)

CBM

(Harrisburg A&B)

Pumped Hydro

Storage

by Eddie Duncan

EPRI Program 71

Update

by Stephen Storm

Precip-RADAR:

Optimization

by Mike Williams

Small Tank Inspection

(STI) Program Update

by Dave Daily

WS Lee CT

DC Modifications

by Jeff Gruseck

CT Rotor End of Life

Management

by Kenny Baxter

Lubrication Case

History and

Recommendations

by Perry Troutman,

Russell Flagg & Josh

Bevill

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

by T. Short, C. Green

CT Inventory

Strategies

by Roger Harding Replacement of

Transformer Coolers

by Kreig Leuschner


Flexible Unit

Operation - Osprey

by Mike Rabs / Jim

Guevara / Andrew

Martin

Boiler/HRSG Layup

Guideline Review

by Rich Coutant

FGD Reagent

Preparation

by Ron Laws

Coal Station Air

Plenum and

Combustible Dust

By Jim McCarthy

Recent Electrical

Events in the Midwest

by Phil Behme

Aero Updates

by Josh Coots

InsightCM 3.0 Primer

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

Essential Power Plant

Design Codes

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

Fleet Topics

(Concord I&J)

HRSGs

(Fairway A&B)

Wastewater Treatment

(Concord H)

High Energy Piping

(Concord G)

Electrical

(Kannapolis A)

Combustion Turbines

(Kannapolis B)

CBM

(Harrisburg A&B)

Controls

(Carolina B & C)

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

Arc Flash Safety

Considerations

by George Bolos

Asheville CT Fuel

Nozzle Event

by Chris Dunn

Electrical Testing &

Thermography

by Bruce Hoge &

Felix Lynch

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

SLAs with

Transmission

by Tom Short

Single Point

Vulnerability

by Greg Young

Gigabit

Communication

Highway

by Wayne Cody

and Chris

Christenbury

VAR-002, AVR

Operation and

Voltage Schedule

by Dale Goodwine


Hazard Classification

Areas (HCAs)

by Dan Mottola

Combined Cycle and

CHP Project Updates

by Scott Trombley

Chemical

Addition/Clarification

by Ray Lidke

Flow Accelerated

Corrosion

by Nick Brown

Challenges with

Protective Relaying

by Zachary Wieger

I&A Dashboard

by Clift Pompee

PlantView Pdm

Module Facilitated

Discussion

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

Fleet Topics

(Concord I&J)

HRSGs

(Fairway A&B)

Chemistry

(Concord H)

High Energy Piping

(Concord G)

Generators

(Kannapolis A)

Steam Turbines

(Kannapolis B)

CBM

(Harrisburg A&B)

Controls

(Carolina B & C)

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 Mike Row & Chris

Griffin

The Ins and Outs

of Control System

Networking

by Carl King

Advances in

Ultrasonic

Examinations

by Brian Chambers

Generator Rotors-

When to Pull Them

by Felix Lynch

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


Planning for the

Connected Utility of

the Future

by Mike Rib

HRSG Round Table

Discussion

by All

Utility Anodamine

Treatment Update

by Dave Reynolds

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 Generator Visual

Inspections

by Felix Lynch

OPTIM Inspection

Intervals

by Nelson Tyner

5:30 Networking - On Your Own

August 31, 2017 - Day 4

8:00-9:50

Fleet Topics

(Concord I&J)

Material Handling

(Fairway A&B)

Chemistry

(Concord H)

Welding

(Concord G)

Generators

(Kannapolis A)

Steam Turbines

(Kannapolis B)

Controls

(Carolina B & C)

Coal Selection and

Testing

by Stephen Dean

Component

Assessments for

Conveying Equipment

by Bob Cooper

Phosphate

Treatment for HRSG

& Conventional

Boilers

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

When is New Copper

Required?

by Felix Lynch

Chlorine Dioxide for

Cooling Towers

by Alexandra Tessier-

Renninger

EPRI Bearing Analysis

Software

by Jim Winborne

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

Evaluation of

Generator Condition

following Suspected

Fault Events

by Felix Lynch

Bartow L-0 Failures

by John Huls

Over speed Trip Testing

Recommendations

by Bruce Butler

9:50-10:10 BREAK

10:10-NOON

Fleet Topics

(Concord I&J)

Material Handling

(Fairway A&B)

Chemistry

(Concord H)

Welding

(Concord G)

Generators

(Kannapolis A)

Steam Turbines

(Kannapolis B)

Controls

(Carolina B & C)

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 Darrell Wisner

EMI

by Felix Lynch

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 Cooler

Inspections

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

Silica Upset Event at

HF Lee

by Tommy Hare

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 Edwardsport - Focused on the Future

by Cecil Gurganus

A presentation on the efforts required to support the operation of Duke's only Integrated Gasification Combined

Cycle (IGCC).

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 Coal / Gas Strategy Initiative Debrief

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

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 Guevara / 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 Dry Sorbent Injection 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: Optimization

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

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.

4 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.

5

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.

6

HRSG Corrosion Reduction Utilizing

O2 Injection

by Peyton Garrison

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

7

Results From Anodamine Application

in a Cycling HRSG

by Megan Nevill

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

8

Silica Upset Event at HF Lee

by Tommy Hare

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

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

Part 1

by Jonathan Atkins

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

3

Valve Application 101

Part 2

by Jonathan Atkins

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

4 Corrosion 101

by Jim McCarthy Fundamentals of corrosion

5 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.

6 Cliffside Gas Conversion Update

by Chris Dopirak & Mark Rizzo

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.

7

Condenser Inspections - A Practical

Guide

by Jennifer Hynes

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

8

Secondary Containment

Requirements

by Gary Blevins

Overview of secondary containment requirements for specific applications.

9

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.

10 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.

11

Coal Station Air Plenum and

Combustible Dust Considerations

by Jim McCarthy

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.

12 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.

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

Ben 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 Darrell Wisner

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

Maintenance Repair and Design Options for

Iso-phase and Non-Seg Bus

by Matt Siena

Review of recommended maintenance practices and design options to ensure long life of generator and

auxiliary bus equipment.

3 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. The DEHN Support Toolbox software cuts down on the time

required to review or perform lightning protection analysis or design.

4

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.

5

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.

6 NERC Compliance Overview

by Don Steinmetz

An overview of programs being implemented to comply with new standards moving towards their

enforcement dates.

7

On-line Monitoring for Transformer, Bus and

Generator

by Tom Short

Review of latest technologies available for on-line diagnostics.

8

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.

9 Cathodic Protection

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

10 Kelman DGA Data

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.

11 On-line EMI Diagnostics

by Kumar Mani & Kreig Leuschner

On-line Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) diagnostics as applied to generators and bus (Isolated phase /

non-segregated / segregated).

12 WS Lee CT DC Modifications

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

13 Transformer Maintenance

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

14 Replacement of Transformer Coolers

by Kreig Leuschner Review of options and opportunities for improvement when upgrading coolers on aged transformers.

15 Recent Electrical Events in the Midwest

by Phil Behme

A review of the following electrical events from the Midwest fleet: Gibson 3 AVR, Noblesville blackout,

Gibson 5 high voltage bushing failure

16 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.

17 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.

18

VAR-002, AVR Operation and Voltage

Schedule

by Dale Goodwine

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

non-compliance issues.

19 Challenges with Protective Relaying

by Zachary Wieger Discussions on challenges with implementing relay upgrades.

20 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 Fleet Maintenance Strategy

by Felix Lynch Discuss maintenance templates for generators

2 Generator Rotors-When to Pull Them

by Felix Lynch Fleet maintenance on when rotors are pulled and risk associated.

3 Brush Rigging Maintenance

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

4 Online Generator Monitoring

by Felix Lynch Generator Monitoring – Vibrosystem online monitoring for generators

5 Generator Visual Inspections

by Felix Lynch

Discussion of the methods, value, and frequency of performing Generator Visual Inspections. A sound visual

inspection can often detect developing defects a long time prior to them being detectable by any means of online

or offline electrical testing.

6 Generator Fleet Failures

by Fred King Discuss 7FH2 failures in Duke Fleet

7 When is New Copper Required?

by Felix Lynch Why and when to use of new copper vs use of old for rotor rewinds.

8 EPRI Bearing Analysis Software

by Jim Winborne Discuss EPRI bearing analysis software

9

Evaluation of Generator Condition

Following Suspected Fault Events

by Felix Lynch

A discussion on evaluating a generator’s condition based on knowing what components to inspect, potential

failure modes and their common symptoms, and understanding the short-term and long-term consequences of

failure based on suspected fault occurrences.

10 EMI

by Felix Lynch EMI - Electromagnetic Interference Diagnostic Testing

11 Generator Cooler Inspections

by Felix Lynch Generator Cooler CTI (Clean/Test/Inspect)

12 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 OPTIM Overview

by Sean Motta

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

3 Combustion Turbine Basics

by Kelly Rivera

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 I&A Dashboard

by Clift Pompee Dashboard monitoring system overview and analysis of critical parameters

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

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

Rotating Machinery Time Waveform

Analysis

by Clay Boyd

Few practical, informative papers are available today on how to properly interpret time waveforms of vibration

data to detect a wide array of mechanical and electrical problems within rotating machinery. The objective of this

3-hour training will be to introduce how this should be done. Training by Technical Associates of Charlotte.

2 Vibration Case Histories

by Clay Boyd & Perry Troutman Absorber Recycle Pump Gearbox Failure Root Cause Evaluation and Cooling Tower Gear Boxes case studies

3 Vibration explored: How Bad is Bad

by Steve Raver Power plant rotating machinery past and present vibration monitoring cases

4

Lubrication Case History and

Recommendations

by Perry Troutman, Russell Flagg &

Josh Bevill

Care/Maintenance of Phosphate-Ester EHC Systems and CT Fleet Turbine Lube Oil Recommendations

5 InsightCM 3.0 Primer

by Tommy Wickline & Clay Boyd

Features and capabilities of InsightCM 3.0 to include baseline capture, alarming, ON operating state and fault

frequency discussion

6 Electrical Testing/Thermography –

by Bruce Hoge & Felix Lynch

Technical discussion and Smart Gen monitoring capabilities of Electromagnetic Signature Analysis (EMSA) and

Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA), plus Infrared monitoring capabilities and best practices

7

PlantView Pdm Module Facilitated

Discussion

by Tony File & Kim Green

PlantView – A facilitated open discussion that concentrates primarily on the Pdm module, “What’s working and

what’s not”

8 M&D interaction with CBM

by Mike Row & Chris Griffin

PRiSM Annunciator Panels, M&D Generated Tech Exams, Outage Coordination & Finds/Notifications Tracking

Process

9 CBM Summit Wrap-up

by Tony File CBM Summit wrap up

Project Management (Carolina B&C) - 60



1

Managing Complex T-G Projects by Steve Castagnero

Overview of the difficulty and complexity of managing turbine and generator projects. We’ll cover risks associated

with scope discovery, resource management, multiple projects cost tracking, off-site shop quality, and constrained

funding. In addition, we’ll introduce tools and techniques to manage these risks.

2

Recent Project Control Lessons

Learned

by Brian Gibson

Review of recent project control issues including the associated casual analyses and lessons learned to prevent

reoccurrence.

3

Project Engineering Work desk by David Coates

Introduce the new Project Engineering Workdesk. This is equivalent to the Project Management Tool chest and

will provide links to Engineering Procedures, Tools & Templates and Engineering Standard Libraries to help

improve the efficiency and quality of Project Engineering.

4

Project Estimating including Risk &

Contingency by Steve Castagnero & Brian Gibson

Review of recently developed estimating tools that upload to PowerPlan, including techniques to calculate

estimate uncertainty and risk contingency.

Controls (Carolina B&C) - 60



1

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.

August 28, 2017 - Day 1

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