2011 7F Users Group

1. 2011 7F Users Group • Welcome to Houston • This is the 20th Anniversary of the 7F Users Group

2. Users Introduction & Orientation

3. No Photos . 사진촬영금지 カメラ　持込禁止 NO TOMAR FOTOGRAFIAS 禁止拍照 No Cameras . 사진기 반입금지 撮影禁止 NO USAR CAMARAS 禁止攝像

4. CONFERENCE RULES REGARDING PHOTO TAKING • NO PHOTO TAKING ALLOWED ANY GROUP SESSION INCLUDING GE DAY • IF ANYONE IS FOUND TO BE TAKING PHOTOS BY ANY MEANS, THE PHOTO TAKING DEVICE WILL BE CONFISCATED AND PHOTOS ERASED PRIOR TO RETURN OF THE DEVICE • THE PERSON TAKING ANY PHOTOS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SESSION AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM THE CONFERENCE WITH NO RECOURSE REGARDING REINSTATEMENT AND FULL FORFEITURE OF ALL CONFERENCE FEES AND PRIVILEGES • PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN AT EVENING EVENTS

5. Background The Users Group: • set up and controlled by owners and operators of GE 7F/FA units • group has met annually since 1991 • designed to present forum for users to state experiences/problems/corrective measures • provide forum for open and unified discussion opportunity with GE • provide means for direct interface with other users with like/similar applications • provide interface with sponsoring vendors

6. What this is not • A discussion on the pro’s or con’s of CSA/LTSA with GE or any other vendor • An endorsement of General Electric to perform service on your equipment • A place to discuss any type of Commercial issue

7. Users Group Mission Statement • To provide an open forum through conferences and technological aids, to the Owners/Operators of General Electric Frame 7F/7H/9F/9H/6FA generator systems for effective communication, discussion, and information dissemination regarding the operation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of such systems to maximize equipment performance and reliability.

8. Richard Clark, Mountainview Power Company (Chairman) Ben Meissner, Progress Energy James Harbaugh, Tampa Electric Company Paul White, Dominion Energy Aurthur Hamiltion, Calpine Robert Holm, OxyChem Robert Mayfield, Tenaska Dave Merkley, Tenaska Jeff Gillis, Exxon Mobile Edward Fuselier, Direct Energy David Such, Xcel Energy Dan Giel, Progress Energy 7F Steering Committee

9. Peter So, Calpine Eugene Szpynda, New York Power Authority Dan Giel, Progress Energy Sam Graham, Tenaska 7F Steering Committee

10. 2011 7F Users Group • More organization of Vendor Presentations • 2 days of vendor presentations instead of 1 • 118 vendors total • ~60 each night • We have pushed GE for content • focus on the path forward with the 7FA • Address the concerns brought forward from this group

11. Users Users are asked to: • cooperate in the gathering and exchange of information • provide data and presentations at the conference that exchange problems and experiences that are helpful to all • share information/experiences on questions presented on the website to assist others in problem identification and resolution techniques

12. A few comments • The agenda information is in the book you received with your registration packet. • We will not give out your information unless you agree. • We will be drawing for I-pads from people who share their user information

13. EXHIBITORS • 118 Companies • Breakfast Sponsors • Young & Franklin • Turbo-Care • Lunch Sponsors • Power Systems Manufacturing • Dresser Rand • Break sponsors • Allied Power • AGT Services • Sulzer Turbo Services • Wood Group

14. Session One Vendor Presentations • HRST • HRST Air Attemperator for HRSG • Donaldson Company • Understanding the ASHRAE 52.2 Filtration Efficiency Testing Standard and Other Key Factors that should be considered when Evaluating Inlet Filtration Options • Veracity Technology Solutions • Mitigating the Risk of Compressor Failures Through the use of Advance Nondestructive Inspection Methods

15. Session Two Vendor Presentations • Pratt & Whitney • “Advanced” 7FA Component Repairs Proven from Standard Work Developed for Commercial and Military Aero Repairs • Buffalo Pumps • Evolution of Buffalo Pumps on the GE 7F Turbine Package • Turbine Technology Services • Understanding and Reducing Lean Blow Out Trips of 7FA DLN-2.6 Combustors

16. Session Three Vendor Presentations • PSM • 7FA+e Compressor Durability Upgrade Package Offerings • ASM (American Surface Modifications), LLC • Nature of Coatings for F-Technology Components • Gas Turbine Efficiency • Application of Automating the Process of Combustion Tuning on Large Industrial Gas Turbines

17. Session Four Vendor Presentations • Tetra Engineering Group Inc. • HRSG Performance Analysis – Impact of Low Load GT Operation • MEE • Fogging on the GE 7FA • Meggit Sensing Systems • Microwave Blade Tip Monitoring System

18. Session Five Vendor Presentations • Power Engineering Services and Solutions • Thermal Optimization of the 7FA Gas Turbine to Increase Profitability • Dresser-Rand (Leading Edge Turbine Technology) • TBD • National Electric Coil • A Review of Critical Generator Issues for Outage Planning

19. 2011 7F Users Group • Day 1 (Monday) • GE Shop tours • Golf Tournament • HRSG Session • Controls for GE Gas Turbines by GE • Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet • Day 2 (Tuesday) • Breakfast at 0700 (happens every day) • Introduction starts at 0800 • Users Day. We will discuss various sections of the 7FA and give users a chance to exchange ideas. • Vendor Breakout sessions 1 & 2 • Vendor Fair

20. 2011 7F Users Group • Day 3 (Wednesday) • Users Day. We will discuss various sections of the 7FA and give users a chance to exchange ideas. • Vendor Breakout sessions 3, 4 & 5 • Vendor Fair (different vendors than the first night) • Day 4 (Thursday) • GE Day • Knowledge Cafes during lunch • GE Product Fair in the evening • Day 5 (Friday) • GE D-11 / A-10 Steam Turbine

21. 2012 7F Users Group • Advertisement for 2012 • Planning for a Users Group meeting in San Antonio, Texas • Please provide us with feedback about the conference so we can improve next year.

22. Questions? • Any questions on the agenda