Gas Turbines - Strategies in Times of Renewable Energy
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- Visit the only international event discussing gas turbines in connection with renewable energies.
- Meet representatives of key players such as Siemens or General Electric.
- Obtain strategic insights for your company.
- Exchange experiences with colleagues and experts and find out what competitors and the industry are working on.
The conference "Gas Turbines - Strategies in Times of Renewable Energy" focusses on gas turbines as a transition technology for the change in energy policy on a technical as well as a strategic level. The conference provides a unique platform for energy-providers and network suppliers to engage in cross-exchange and networking.
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Author : Stadtwerke Kiel AG
Gas turbines as key technology for the change in energy policy
Gas turbines are much more stable in generating energy than renewable energies while simultaneously being cleaner than steam turbines. Thus, they represent the ideal option for the stabilisation of electricity grids in times of energy transition. The "Gas turbines - Strategies in Times of Renewable Energy" conference looks at the specific strategic and technical challenges arising from this new role. Visit the conference to obtain learn about subjects such as:
- The current and future role of gas turbines for the energy market
- The optimisation of gas turbines in view of technical flexibility
- The perspective of network providers
- Innovations in the turbine technology
- International best practices
- The transfer of insights from the aviation industry
In the course of a panel discussion, a comparison is also made between gas engine power plants and Combined Cycle power plants.
Supporting program of the conference
The Workshop "Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for Power Plants" one day prior to the conference provides you with information on the implementation of digital solutions in power plants. By simultaneously booking both conference and workshop, you will receive a reduced combination price. In the context of a joint evening event, you also have the opportunity of extensive networking.
Program of the Conference
| 10:00 | Registration & welcome coffee |
| 10:30 | Chair´s welcome and opening address Conference chair: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Prof. Jörg Seume, Head of the Institute of Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany |
I. Markets, Grids and Policy | |
| 10:45 | Current and possible Future Developments in Energy Trading
Jan van Aken, MBA, Secretary General, EFET, The Netherlands |
| 11:25 | Changes to the Regulatory Framework – The “Clean Energy for All Europeans” Package
Dr. Oliver Koch, Deputy Head of Unit Wholesale Markets, Electricity & Gas, EU Commission, Belgium |
| 12:05 | Effects of Carbon Charges in Power Systems with high Wind Power Penetration and a heavy Reliance on natural Gas Generation
Aoife Foley, Ph.D., Professor, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, UK |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Challenges in European Electricity Grids through the Energy Transition
Alexander Dusolt, Market Advisor, ENTSO-E AISBL, Belgium |
| 14:25 | Evolution & Role of Gas Turbines in the Energy Mix today: Towards the Era of Flexibility
Kumar Karamveer Singh, Technology Program Manager, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd., Distributed Generation, Sweden |
II. Gas Engines, Gas Turbines and Combined Cycle Power Plants | |
| 15:05 | Industrial Gas Turbines for clean and flexible Power
Dr.-Ing. Sven-Hendrik Wiers, Vice President Gas Turbines Co-authors: Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Orth, Head of Gas Turbine R&D and Dr. Detlef Viereck, Product Management Gas Turbine, all: MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, Germany |
| 15:45 | Networking & coffee break |
| 16:15 | Combined Heat and Power Plant in Kiel
Andreas Halberschmidt, Graduate Engineer, Commercial Project Manager, Stadtwerke Kiel AG, Germany |
| 16:55 | Advancements in H Class Gas Turbine combined Cycle Power Plants
Laurent Cornu, M.Sc., 9HA.01 Product Line Manager, General Electric, France |
| 17:35 | Panel Discussion: Gas Turbines in CCGT Plants Chair: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Seume, Leibniz Universität Hannover Panelists: |
| 18:05 | End of conference day one |
Get-together At the end of the first conference day we kindly invite you to use the relaxed and informal atmosphere for in-depth conversations with other participants and speakers. |
III. Technical Solutions | |
| 08:30 | Gas Turbines for a Renewable World
Peter Stuttaford, Ph.D., Director Product Engineering, PSM – Ansaldo Energia |
| 09:10 | Innovations in small Scale Gas Turbines
Matti Malkamäki, M.Sc., Managing Director, co-author: Toni Hartikainen, R&D Manager, both: Aurelia Turbines Oy, Finland |
| 09:50 | Enhancement of Fuel Flexibility of industrial Gas Turbines by Development of innovative Combustion Systems
Dr.-Ing. Nurettin Tekin, Project Manager, co-author: Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Shahrad Adjili, Sales Engineer, both: Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH, Germany |
| 10:30 | Networking & coffee break |
| 11:00 | The Pathway Forward for Gas Turbines in a Decarbonized Europe
Dr.-Ing. Michael Ladwig, President of EUTurbines, Director Scientific Collaboration Europe, GE Power, Switzerland |
IV. Case Studies | |
| 11:40 | Gas Turbines in a sustainable Energy System: Improvement of flexible Operation
Prof. Sikke Klein, Professor Gas Turbines, Mechanical Engineering (3ME), TU Delft, The Netherlands |
| 12:20 | Lunch |
| 13:20 | The excellent Capabilities of Gas Turbine Cogeneration Plants to balance fluctuating Power Production from Renewables
Norbert Hönings, Director Solution Design & Business Development, E.ON Energy Projects GmbH, Germany |
| 14:00 | Energy Transition and Gas Turbines in Finland
Aki Grönman, Dr.Sc.Tech. Associate Professor, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland |
| 14:40 | Biofuels for Aviation, the first Step on the Path to make Gas Turbines greener
Ramboll |
| 15:20 | Conference chair´s closing remarks |
| 15:30 | End of conference |
Who should attend?
The conference is aimed at both strategists and technicians in the gas turbine sector. It also addresses:
- International Experts
- Business Development Managers
- Research Analysts
- Project Engineers
- CCGT Managers
Head of the conference: Prof. Dr. Jörg Seume
Prof. Dr. Jörg Seume is a renowned expert and Professor for Fluid Dynamic Machines and Fluid Mechanics at the Hanover University.
Secure your seat now!
Would you like to exchange opinions on the current and future position of gas turbines in times of energy transition among a circle of colleagues and experts? Would you like to discuss the specific technological challenges for gas turbines as a transition technology? Register now for the "Gas Turbines - Strategies in Times of Renewable Energy" conference. Benefit from the combined booking discount when booking both conference and the workshop "Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for Power Plants".
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