District Energy - 2010 Second Quarter

n;Cooling and Thermal Energy Storage

• Energy Efficiency Issues of Cool Thermal Energy Storage
• Turbine Inlet Cooling: Energy Efficiency & Carbon Footprint
Aspects for District Energy
• Elements to be Considered to Evaluate Chiller Plant Efficiency
in Different Climates
• Thermal Energy Storage at Texas Medical Center
• Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) Integration with
District Energy Systems and the European Perspective
• Thermal Energy Storage – From Power Poles to Politics:
The Value of These Big Chilled Water “Batteries”

n;Controls, Monitoring & Metering

• University & District Energy Case Studies – Improving Flowmeter
Performance & Turndown in Steam Applications
• Practical Use of Real Time Hydraulic Modeling In Day-to-Day
System Operation and Optimization – Case Examples From
Utilities in the US and Around the World
• Michigan State University – Centralized Monitoring of CHP Plants
Using Advanced Pattern Recognition Software

n;Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Training and Development

• Development and Implementation of a New Steam Emergency
Response Plan and Overview of the 2007 Incident in New York City
• Extending the Useful Life of Underground Utilities with Cathodic
Protection
• Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Facilitated with Spider Plow
District Installation
• Best Performance Standards Boiler: Efficiency/Emissions Assurance
• Fuel Supply Diversity Ahead of the Meter – Equally Important
For Diversity Behind Meter – Case Studies
• Emissions Compliance: Case Study of Front End Planning in the
Context Of The New EPA Boiler MACT Standard
• Manhole Design for Optimal Safety and Performance
• Prioritizing Infrastructure Piping Inspections
• Removal of Condensate from Steam Systems
• BIM & GIS: Leveraging BIM Data for O&M

Applaud and Recognize Leadership and Industry Achievements In 2010, IDEA will once again recognize industry excellence in our annual presentation of the System of the Year Award, the Norm Taylor Award and industry growth through the District Energy Space Awards.

Recharge with Colleagues
and Friends

Last year, over 700 people from around the world attended the IDEA Annual Conference and Trade Show to reconnect with colleagues and friends and to meet new friends and form new partnerships. From the opening annual golf tournament on June 13 to the closing technical tour of Citizens Thermal on June 16, there will be multiple luncheons, refreshment networking breaks and hosted receptions in between. Peer achievements and excellence are recognized at the luncheons and the annual chairman’s banquet. A spouse and guest program offers several opportunities to see the local sights and meet people from around the world.

Network with Key Suppliers and Innovators Ninety exhibit booths will feature over 80 IDEA Business Partners exhibiting their product offerings and innovations. Under one roof, attendees can visit with tremendous technical and business resources in a marketplace of ideas and solutions, focused on the unique needs of the district energy community. Only a few exhibit spaces remain available as of March 21, 2010. If you are interested in exhibiting or in sponsoring an event, contact Tanya Kozel at (410) 518-6676 or tanya.idea@districtenergy.org.