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2025 Conference Sessions

Generator Set Integration and Application

10 Feb 2025
C143
Powergen University

This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn more about our courses here.

COURSE#:  PGU201

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides participants with the foundational knowledge needed to effectively design and implement engine-driven generator sets for emergency power systems. It delves into key technical aspects such as fuel supply, ventilation requirements, cooling mechanisms, sound attenuation, and service considerations for optimal performance. Using real-world examples, installation images, and in-depth case studies, participants will explore how to tackle the common challenges of integrating generator sets into critical infrastructure. By the end of the course, engineers will have a solid understanding of best practices to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant power solutions in emergency applications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze and design effective fuel supply, ventilation, and cooling systems for engine-driven generator sets to ensure optimal performance in emergency applications.
  • Apply sound attenuation techniques and maintenance strategies to minimize noise and enhance the service life of generator sets in critical power systems.
  • Evaluate real-world installation examples and case studies to identify best practices and troubleshoot common issues in generator set integration for emergency power solutions.

Attendees should acquire:

  • An understanding of key technical requirements for fuel supply, cooling, and ventilation for generator set integration.
  • Knowledge of sound attenuation methods to reduce noise impact and improve operational efficiency.
  • The ability to recognize and apply industry best practices for integrating generator sets into emergency power infrastructure.
  • Insights into troubleshooting techniques to address common challenges encountered during generator set installation and operation.
  • Confidence in designing and specifying generator set systems that meet regulatory compliance and operational reliability.

Who should attend:

  • Consulting-specifying engineers
  • Contractors / installers of on-site power systems
  • Facility owners or operators

Prerequisite skills, knowledge, and certifications:

  • Basic familiarity with on-site power systems

 

Instructors are to be announced!

Speakers
Abigail Walker
Abigail Walker, Sales Application Engineer - Cummins
"This is my first year at POWERGEN and so far I can just say, wow, this event is huge. I never thought I would have access to so many different vendors and so many different experts in the energy industry by coming to an event like this."
Caitlyn Watkins
Cleco
"It's my first time at POWERGEN. I'm having a great time walking around and seeing all of the booths in the exhibit hall and everything that everybody's trying to sell me, as well as a lot of very useful technical presentations. My particular favorite has been the carbon capture track, but they've all been good that I've attended so far."
Janelle Dana
Entergy
"Hi, I’m Chad Lemoine with Entergy... here as a corrective actions program specialist. It’s my first time at POWERGEN, so it’s been great for networking. I’ve met personnel at our plants I’d only talked to on the phone, so that face-to-face interaction has been really good. I’ve enjoyed meeting new people, learning about what they do, and how it interacts with my work... Overall, it's been a really good time." 
Chad Lemoine
Entergy
"I think my favorite part of the conference has been essentially the Smarter Power Plant Track. There's been a lot of good [takeaways] for us because our plans are quite old, so there's a lot of manual readings and things, but me being the IT generation, I think it could be done better. So having a lot of these [takeaways] from companies who have [accomplished what] we are wanting to do is great. It's been really eye opening networking with all of the exhibitors [as well]. It's my first time here, but I don’t think it's going to be my last."
Jonathan Hellborg
Svensk Kraftreserv
“Nel’s chosen to sponsor and be part of POWERGEN because it's one of the more important shows in the hydrogen market, also the power generation market in general. Over the years, we've seen a shift in POWERGEN from more traditional power generation to a greater presence with renewables, and now with hydrogen, as an energy source, moving into the future.” 
Chris Van Name
Nel Hydrogen
“We're here today at the conference because I believe this is the largest power generation conference there is in the country. One, it's a way to get our name out and that's why we're sponsoring it. But two, it's also a great way to connect with other groups, other organizations and, you know, meet the people who are actually important for our own progression as a company.” 
James Walker
Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc
“We come to POWERGEN every year because it's a great show you can make great contacts in the renewable space, great contacts in the data center space, great contacts in the commercial industrial space. So that's why we're here every year. You should be here too.”
David D’Escoto
Maddox Industrial Transformer