This document provides information about the 2nd Annual Hydro Plant Maintenance & Reliability conference taking place June 6-7, 2012 in Bellevue, WA. The conference will focus on optimizing hydro assets through comprehensive maintenance and reliability centered strategies. Attendees will learn best practices for maintenance programs from hydro plant operators and how to increase plant lifecycles through improved maintenance planning and tactics. The agenda includes case studies and presentations on topics like asset management, preventative maintenance, safety, and communication. Confirmed speakers are from organizations like the US Bureau of Reclamation, Xcel Energy, Idaho Power, and Snohomish County PUD.

1. 2nd Annual
Hydro Plant Maintenance & Reliability
Optimizing Hydro Assets Through Comprehensive Maintenance
and Reliability Centered Strategies
“Extend
June 6-7, 2012
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the Lifecycle of Hydro Plants
by Allocating Sufficient Budgets
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and
Utilizing Long Term Planning.”
Ensuring thorough review of the entire fleet to maximize resources needed
for overall reliability.
Confirmed marcus evans 2nd Annual Hydro Speakers Include:
Attending this Premier marcus evans
Conference will Enable You to: Kerry McCalman Alfred Hughes
• Utilize US Bureau of Reclamation's Senior Advisor for Hydropower Superintendent of Tacoma,
US Bureau of Reclamation Ames & Salida Hydro Plants
best practices when implementing maintenance
Xcel Energy
programs throughout fleet operations to improve Gerry Kincheloe
plant performances Power Generation O&M Supervisor Bruce Meaker
• Identify how Eugene Water & Electric Board Puget Sound Energy, Baker River Project Principal Engineer-Dam Safety & Operations
ensures thorough communication throughout Snohomish County Public Utility
all plant departments Jeff Townsend District, Jackson Hydroelectric Project
• Learn how Idaho Power extends the lifecycle Superintendent-Hydro Operations
and reliability of equipment through efficient & Maintenance Mark Cleveland
Progress Energy Water / Hydro Supervisor
maintenance planning efforts
City of Spokane Upriver Dam
• Hear Snohomish County PUD address safety Roger Kline
issues affecting hydro plants throughout the industry Generation Manager Michael Pulskamp
Eugene Water & Electric Board Renewable Energy Program Manager
US Bureau of Reclamation
Who Should Attend: Max Spiker
marcus evans invites VP's, Directors, Managers, Acting Power Resources Manager Jim Bakken
US Bureau of Reclamation Vice President of Engineering Services
Superintendents, Supervisors, and Engineers of Hydro
Ayres Associates
Generation with responsibilities in: Terry Kent
• Plant Management Power Manager, Pacific Northwest Region Chris Goodwin, PE
• Maintenance US Bureau of Reclamation Manager, Water Resources
• Reliability Ayres Associates
• Operations Bob Woodman
Manager, Long Term Planning Jay Crofton
• Planning
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Crofton Industries
• Asset Management
Tony Billiard PG Needham
Maintenance Supervisor Managing Director
Idaho Power, Hagerman Area TMC
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2. Day One | Wednesday, June 6, 2012
7:45 Registration and Morning Coffee 2:00 Case Study
Adjusting Maintenance Strategies Based on Age and Lifecycle of Assets
8:30 Chairman's Opening Address in Hydro Plants
• Identifying factors that can change throughout the assets lifecycle and what changes
ANALYZING METHODS TO MAINTAIN PLANT are acceptable when dealing with maturing equipment
PERFORMANCE AND ENSURE RELIABILITY • Analyzing the results of performance indicators and modifying future
maintenance accordingly
• Establishing a realistic plan for equipment repairs, refurbishments and replacements
8:45 Case Study Tony Billiard, Maintenance Supervisor
Reviewing Hydroelectric Operations Potential Failure Mode and Risk Analysis Idaho Power, Hagerman Area
Applied to Conveyance Systems
• Identifying various uses of PFMA and RA tools on conveyance systems and defining 2:45 Networking Break
their roles within hydro projects
• Assessing the different types that can be utilized within open and closed conduits 3:15 Case Study
• Understanding issues that arise from their uses, including environmental and water Developing Maintenance and Operations: An Owners Case Study from South Africa
pressure affects, as well as material degradation • Maintaining and operating hydro plants in South Africa – what is unique and what
• Examining the functions of standard operation inspections, including visual, dewatering, is common?
NDT and documentation of pressures • Reviewing how maintenance and operations absorbs discontinuities in construction
Alfred Hughes, Superintendent of Tacoma, Ames & Salida Hydro Plants and design
Xcel Energy • Assessing privately owned and utility owned plants – where should there be a difference?
• Creating and evolving a maintenance and operation business
9:30 Case Study PG Needham, Managing Director
Utilizing the Floating Bulkhead and Its Many Uses TMC
• Reviewing the history of the floating bulkhead
• Identifying how a floating bulkhead is installed 4:00 Case Study
• Assessing the appropriate application of the floating bulkhead Implementing a Work Management Process to Optimize Reliability Efficiency
• Overcoming construction challenges by identifying various solutions • Identifying work needed to be conducted on equipment throughout the plant
Jim Bakken, Vice President of Engineering Services • Planning when it is most productive for work to be conducted
Ayres Associates • Scheduling work and allocating employees who best fit the requirements of the job
Chris Goodwin, PE, Manager, Water Resources needed to be done
Ayres Associates • Executing the plan in a timely matter as to not disrupt the production process
Jay Crofton 4:45 Closing Remarks of the Chair & End of Day One
Crofton Industries
10:15 Networking Break
10:45 Interactive Workshop
Developing a Comprehensive Hydropower Asset Management
and Maintenance Program
Developing and implementing a maintenance system throughout various plants
can be a very stressful challenge. It is essential to standardize processes across
the company and ensure that plant management knows their role within the progression
of the implementation. The US Bureau of Reclamation will share their lessons learned Day Two | Thursday, June 7, 2012
which led to best practices that they promote throughout the organization in this
interactive workshop format. 8:30 Registration and Morning Coffee
This interactive workshop will provide you with the tools and strategies to:
• Implement maintenance standards throughout fleet operations 8:50 Chairman's Opening Address
• Assess equipment conditions thoroughly and accurately
• Plan replacements and upgrades in a time efficient manner
INCREASING PLANT LIFECYCLES AND RELIABILITY
• Perform program reviews and evaluations to set future goals and enhance operations
THROUGH IMPROVED MAINTENANCE PLANS AND TACTICS
Kerry McCalman, Senior Advisor for Hydropower
US Bureau of Reclamation
9:00 Case Study
Michael Pulskamp, Renewable Energy Program Manager
Addressing the Long Term Focus of Hydro Plant Asset Management
US Bureau of Reclamation
• Making the change from the day to day focus to the long term focus
Terry Kent, Power Manager, Pacific Northwest Region • Knowing your assets, criticality, condition, age, and operating scheme
US Bureau of Reclamation • Driving the long term (20 year) plan through asset condition and lifecycle management
• Reviewing maintenance programs – alignment and successful change
Max Spiker, Acting Power Resources Manager
Bob Woodman, Manager, Long Term Planning
US Bureau of Reclamation
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
12:15 Luncheon
9:45 Case Study
Ensuring Operation and Maintenance Procedures Align With Regulation Updates
ENHANCING MAINTENANCE PROCESSES • Staying compliant during basic operations from plant start up to shut down of a unit
THROUGHOUT ALL ASPECTS OF OPERATIONS • Addressing common maintenance procedures that are out-dated
• Identifying potential production disturbances and quickly repairing them
1:15 Interactive Roundtable Discussion Jeff Townsend, Superintendent-Hydro Operations & Maintenance
Progress Energy
Reviewing Reliability Centered Maintenance Best Practices and Solutions
to Utilize Within Plant Operations
10:30 Networking Break
Many times getting wrapped up in daily plant operations can take up a majority of focus,
rather than looking at long term goals. Plant managers need to put a comprehensive
RCM plan in place to ensure the longevity of the plant's healthy operations. Managers
also need to emphasize this with all departments involved to make sure they are onboard
and know their expectations in this process. Share your thoughts with the group in this
interactive roundtable discussion.
MARKETING INFO
Jeff Townsend, Superintendent– Hydro Operations & Maintenance A limited amount of exhibition space is available at the conference.
Progress Energy Sponsorship opportunities covering luncheon, evening functions and documentation
also exist. For further details, please inquire to Michele Westergaard
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3. Day Two | Continued SILVER SPONSOR:
11:00 Case Study Ayres Associates and Crofton Industries have served the hydropower
"An Ounce of Prevention…." Implementing Preventative Maintenance industry for many years, providing engineering, diving, and construction
Practices for Reliability in Hydro services. As a cohesive team working across the United States, they provide
• Updating old systems in place and identifying any weaknesses or voids cost-effective solutions, such as the hinged floating bulkhead, to keep
• Turning techs into heroes of preventative maintenance instead of heroes hydro facilities safe and sound.
at rescue maintenance
• Discussing lessons learned and how to move forward by giving examples
of successful initiatives
• Identifying advantages and opportunities that preventative maintenance adds EXHIBITOR:
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Gerry Kincheloe, Power Generation O&M Supervisor markets, maximizing the environmental and economic performance
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Wärtsilä Canada offers five locations; Vancouver (Richmond),
11:45 Interactive Panel Discussion
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• Tracking effectively the scope each type of maintenance brings
• Integrating a maintenance plan while not overwhelming the workforce with Richmond facility offers repair / reconditioning of all types of white metal bearings,
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• Using these methods on critical, high risk assets that require constant maintenance
• Picking and choosing a strategy that will add the best value for your buck Wärtsilä provides full service throughout the product lifecycle and services provider
Panelists: for BC Hydro, Fortis BC.
Gerry Kincheloe, Power Generation O&M Supervisor, Puget Sound Energy, Baker
River Project
Alfred Hughes, Superintendent of Tacoma, Ames & Salida Hydro Plants MEDIA PARTNERS:
Xcel Energy
The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) is Canada's non-profit
Bob Woodman, Manager, Long Term Planning membership society dedicated to the people and companies engaged
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro in the business of non-destructive testing, inspectionand evaluation.
We are leaders in training and certification testing for the five main NDT techniques
12:30 Luncheon and offer a wide variety of other Member Services.
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1:30 Interactive Roundtable Discussion businesses and expand their knowledge.
Reviewing Near-Miss Safety Incidents Throughout the Hydro Industry
• Identifying near-miss incidents and how to overcome them Since 2001 the Ontario Waterpower Association has been
• Addressing blind spots in procedures and preparing for it ahead of time representing the common and collective interests of the waterpower
industry. To date our membership has grown to over 150
• Continuing to operate safely and consistently on a daily basis
organizations. Our membership includes generators, engineering firms, environmental
Bruce Meaker, Principal Engineer-Dam Safety & Operations
consultants, legal, project financing and insurance firms, Aboriginal communities and other
Snohomish County Public Utility District, Jackson Hydroelectric Project organizations, all sharing the common interest of advancing waterpower in Ontario.
2:30 Case Study Performance, Reliability, Efficiency & Asset Managment. Plant
Reviewing Lessons Learned From Spokane's 1986 Upriver Dam Services is published monthly and serves plant management
and Hydro Washout and engineering functions within manufacturing, process and utilities industries. Distributed
• Evaluating the events leading up to the disaster to plants of more than 100 employees. Focus features are dedicated to solving problems
• Examining the day of the disaster for the plant management team.
• Assessing the rebuild process and project improvements Pike Research is a market research and consulting firm that
• Hearing lessons learned from an operator and now superintendent who was there provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets.
Mark Cleveland, Water / Hydro Supervisor The company's research methodology combines supply-side
City of Spokane Upriver Dam industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination
of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Smart Energy, Smart Grid, Smart
3:15 Networking Break Transportation, Smart Industry, and Smart Buildings sectors.
Since 2001 the Ontario Waterpower Association has been representing
3:45 Case Study
the common and collective interests of the waterpower industry.
Breaking Down Communication Barriers of Plant Personnel to Increase Efficiency To date our membership has grown to over 150 organizations.
• Organizing weekly meetings so different levels can meet and discuss issues Our membership includes generators, engineering firms, environmental consultants, legal,
and priorities project financing and insurance firms, Aboriginal communities and other organizations,
• Continuing the communication process to promote worker importance all sharing the common interest of advancing waterpower in Ontario.
and showcase work results
• Integrating workforce ages together to create synergy Maintenance Technology is the premier source of capacity
• Coordinating the efforts of different levels and departments through assurance information for manufacturing, process and service
a comprehensive computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) process operations worldwide. Maintenance Technology targets
Roger Kline, Generation Manager the critical technical, business and professional development needs of engineers, managers
Eugene Water & Electric Board and technicians who have specific interest in and / or responsibility for the availability,
efficiency, safety and environmental integrity of countless plant systems.
4:30 Closing Remarks of the Chair & End of Conference OSPE is the voice of the engineering profession in Ontario. OSPE
advances the professional and economic interests of members
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PDH ACCREDITATION
marcus evans will provide PDH certificates to all attendees post event as well
as a copy of the agenda. All attendees are asked to check with their particular PRODUCER INFO:
state licensing boards to ensure that PDH will be recognized by that state. I would like to thank everyone who has assisted with the research
It will be the responsibility of each attendee to confirm their credit hours based and organization of the event, particularly the speakers for their support
on the sessions attended on the provided agenda. and commitment. Samantha Rice, SamanthaR@marcusevansch.com