Abstract:

Load growth is booming, and with that comes the increased need for power production infrastructure to support it.  But what about the infrastructure that supports the current wave of new generation, particularly in the gas market?  While there’s a heavy focus on increasing power production to support datacenters and other emergent load demand, the infrastructure to support new generation is an equally critical piece of the formula.  And in order to secure their ability to produce power, many utilities are proactively investing in their gas supply infrastructure.

This presentation takes a closer look at some critical electrical system design considerations for development of gas supply to new generation facilities, particularly design of critical long-lead components in an increasingly time-sensitive industry.

Bio:

Ryan Easterling has worked on a diverse portfolio of power generation projects during his career, including reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) generation facilities, simple- and combined-cycle gas turbine projects, coal/steam plant upgrades, and fossil power plant retirements.  Most recently, Ryan has been supporting design and construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) peak shaving facilities.  He currently serves as the Electrical Department Manager for Burns & McDonnell’s Power Division in the Great Lakes Region.

Ryan holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (’12) with a certificate in Power Systems and is a long-time member of both IEEE PES and IEEE IAS.

In-Person Registration Deadline:

Monday, 6 April, 5 pm Central

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