DAY ONE - OCTOBER 16 TH , 2024
OCTOBER 16 th – 17 th , 2024 NRG CENTER
HOUSTON , Texas
DAY ONE - OCTOBER 16 TH , 2024
9:00 AM Expo opens 10:00 AM Keynote 1 Chairman ’ s Welcome - Mark Ruffin , Teadit 10:30 AM Keynote 2 TBD - Cris Carey & TBD , Dow 11:00 AM -12:30 PM Panel Discussion : Best Practices & Lessons Learned
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
Panel Moderator : Cris Carey , Dow Heat Transfer operators may encounter challenges related to design , maintenance , thermal stress , or economic factors . Implementing optimal strategies for heat transfer equipment is essential for maintaining overall operation , while ensuring an extended lifespan of its components . This panel will discuss best practices to address these complex issues and explore comprehensive strategies to achieve peak performance , enhance safety , and improve economic sustainability of heat transfer equipment .
Panelists :
• TBD , Dow
• Mark Ruffin , Teadit
• Charles Federle , BASF
• John Burke , Invista
• Tami Glasper , Air Products
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Panel Discussion : When is an Upgrade Not an Upgrade ?
Panel Moderator : Scott Hamilton , VSP Technologies Upgrading heat transfer equipment can be increasingly detrimental to its overall performance and may not yield desirable results . Operators must consider potential disruptions and accurately analyze cost-benefits prior to implementing a potential upgrade . This discussion will explore key elements that are vital to making informed decisions about upgrading all types of heat exchangers . Attendees will gain insight into the technological challenges and cost implications involved in these tasks to ensure reliability and longevity of the equipment .
Panelists :
• Dale Norman , Teadit
• Naomi Jabbari , S & B Engineers & Constructors
• Bryan Glidden , BASF
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Panel Discussion : The Pitfalls of Testing
Panel Moderator : Dinesh Baksi , Brask Heat Transfer equipment requires significant testing that can introduce complex challenges that contribute to a major portion of the cost associated with new equipment . Ongoing testing is essential to monitor the life expectancy of the heat transfer equipment , however there is a possibility of adding complexity to these routine assessments . In this discussion , attendees will explore the various pitfalls that are encountered during testing , pivotal strategies utilized to optimize testing , and managing associated costs effectively .
Panelists :
• John Ferguson , Acuren
• Jan Contreras , Logan Industries
• Craig Sullivan , Heat Transfer Tubular Products
• John Burke , Invista
• James Mitchell , Plastocor
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Band and Cook Off Party
CONTACT US
Exhibition stands provide an ideal platform to showcase your company ’ s products and people . The price for the exhibition stand includes pipes , drape setup , and a basic stand furniture package , but excludes electricity . Contact Gabriela Evangelista , Expo & Sales Coordinator , to learn more !
Gabriela Evangelista Expo & Sales Coordinator g . evangelista @ kci-world . com + 1-416-361-7030
Sarah Bradley General Manager , Conference Coodinator s . bradley @ kci-world . com + 1-416-937-4796
Shopia Ketheeswararajah Editor , Conference Coordinator s . ketheeswararajah @ kci-world . com + 1- 647-998-7030
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