Generation School

Date:	April 18-20, 2017
Time:	Day 1: Apr 18, 2017 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Day 2: Apr 19, 2017 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Day 3: Apr 20, 2017 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:	Glencoe City Center, 1107 11th Street East, Glencoe, MN Get Directions
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MMUA is pleased to partner with American Public Power Association (APPA) on the 2017 Generation School.

Generation School can benefit well-seasoned operators, as well as those just starting in the generation field.

This year, our hands-on plant training will take place at Glencoe Light & Power where participants will engage in a range of activities — from basic operation to technical maintenance.

Schedule

Tuesday, April 18

Location: Glencoe City Center

12:00 Registration
1:00-1:15 Welcome & Opening Remarks, Mike Willetts, MMUA
1:15-1:45 Advantages of Retrofitting PLC Electronic Engine Control Panels, Lester Wheeler, Exline, Inc.
2:00-4:00 Industry Tour - location TBD

Location: Glencoe Country Club

5:00-7:00 Welcome Reception

Wednesday, April 19

Location: Glencoe Power Plant

8:30-4:00 Hands-On Training

Note: Participants will select one of the following when registering:

Cooper
Instructor: Bob Heine, New Prague Utilities Commission and Ralph Posusta, Glencoe Light and Power

Fairbanks Morse
Instructor: Steve McLenachen and Jeff Crampton, Fairbanks Morse Engine

Topics May Include:

Basic System Maintenance—Cooling, Fuel, Lube, etc.
Setting Up CB Fuel Doors
Combustion Tuning and Balancing
Pull Cards
Operation Scenarios (i.e., Black Start)
Web Deflections and Alignment
Additional activities as time allows

Thursday, April 20

Location: Glencoe City Center

8:00-8:45 Comparison of Lead Acid vs. Gel-filled No Maintenance Batteries, Dean Schauer, GNB Industrial Power

8:45-9:45 Switchgear Maintenance, Testing & Calibration, Matt Schwartz and Dave Wood, Ziegler Power Systems

10:00-11:00 Catalytic Converter Applications—Not what we should do, but rather what we shall do!, Kevin DeValkenaere, Farabee Mechanical and Travis Zipf, Emanuelson-Podas

11:00-11:30 The Landscape of Rules & Regulations as They Change Under the New Administration, Bob Jagusch, MMUA

11:30-12:00 Discussion Recap—What are the take-aways?

Location Details

Glencoe City Center
1107 11th Street East
Glencoe, Minnesota
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Glencoe Light & Power
305 11th Street East
Glencoe, Minnesota
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Glencoe Country Club
1325 1st Street East
Glencoe, Minnesota
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What to Bring

Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Safety Footwear
Appropriate Work Clothes
Notebook and Pen/Pencil

Certificates

Participants will receive a certificate of achievement. Watch for an email notification from MMUA after the event.

Registration Fee

$440 per student for members; $690 per student for non-members. All fees increase $50 on March 18, 2017.

Fee includes: workshop tuition, materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and a certificate of achievement.

Please note, transportation during this school is the responsibility of the registrant.

Cancellations/Refunds

MMUA will issue a refund on advance registrations (minus $25 processing fee per registration) if notified by 4:30 pm on March 24, 2017.

Hotel Information — In and Around Glencoe

MMUA has negotiated a reduced rate at AmericInn (Hutchinson) for $91.90/night plus tax. Please ask for the MMUA 2017 rate when making your reservation. Availability is limited and reduced rate is not guaranteed.

AmericInn (about 15 miles from Glencoe)
1115 Highway 7 East
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-587-5515 or 1-800-634-3444

Photographs

By registering for this event I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.