2022 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Two Conference Tracks
Track 1. On-Site Utility Sustainability: Energy & Cooling Water Conservation
Receive actionable project ideas on how to reduce the water and energy consumption of your plant. Learn the latest system assessment techniques from world-class auditors. Learn technology deployment strategies from leaders of associations like the Compressed Air & Gas Institute and the Compressed Air Challenge. Meet experts who can answer questions regarding system automation, measurement and monitoring to verify energy savings. Receive 8 PDH credits.
Track Chair: Jon Jensen, Energy Conservation Group Manager, SMC Corp. of America
Track 2. On-Site Utility Reliability, Safety and Quality
Learn techniques to improve production up-time with high-quality and reliable on-site utilities. Discuss the establishment of compressed air specifications and compliance verification for the safe production of food, beverage and drug products – and to reduce production spoilage/reject rates. Receive maintenance check-lists and training to maintain required pressures and flows. Receive 8 PDH credits.
Track Chair: Tom Taranto, Principal, Data Power Services
TRACK 1: On-Site Utility Sustainability: Energy & Cooling Water Conservation (Room 104)
Tuesday, October 4th
8 – 10 AM: Session #1 CAGI Seminar – Case Studies in Compressed Air Efficiency
Chair: Chad Larrabee, Global Product Management Leader, Ingersoll Rand
- Evaluation of Supply & Demand to Improve Compressed Air System Efficiency Case Studies
Brian Mann, Air Systems Manager, Sullair - How System Assessments can Reduce Maintenance & Repair Costs on Aging Equipment
Chris Knuffman, Business Line Manager – Reciprocating and Rotary Screw Compressors, Quincy Compressor - Strategies for Improving Compressed Air System Efficiencies Through Innovative Solutions
Neil Mehltretter, Technical Director, Kaeser Compressors - Maximizing Efficiency With Large Demand Fluctuations
Mark Krisa, Global Technology Manager – Air Systems and Digital Solutions, Ingersoll Rand
10 – 10:15 AM: Coffee Break
10:15 – 12 PM: Opening Session
- Welcome! A Focus on Food Processing
Roderick Smith, Publisher, Best Practices Magazine & EXPO - CAGI Remarks
Chad Larrabee, Education Committee Chair, Compressed Air & Gas Institute - Reliable Compressed Air Quality & Verification
John Bilsky, Facilities Specialist for Compressed Air, Purified Water and N2 Systems, Gentex Corporation - Aligning Our Incentives
Michael Younis, Director of Energy and Sustainability CoE, Georgia-Pacific - Efficiency, Connectivity, Reliability of Compressed Air Treatment Systems – 10 Easy Tips
Tilo Fruth, President, BEKO Technologies
12:15 – 1:30 PM: Lunch
12:45 – 1:05 PM: Sponsor Presentation: Total Cost of Ownership Comparison—Oil Flooded vs. Oil Free Air Systems
Brian Mann, Air Systems Manager, Sullair
Wednesday, October 5th
8 – 10 AM: Session #2 Improving Industrial Energy and Cooling Water Efficiency
Chair: Doug Barndt, Utilities Engineering Manager, Danone North America
- Improving Industrial Energy and Cooling Water Efficiency-Lessons Learned Over 16 Years
Doug Barndt, Utilities Engineering Manager, Danone North America - Low-Cost / No-Cost Flow Reduction: Demand Side Projects for Energy Efficiency
Jon Jensen, Energy Conservation Group Manager, SMC Corp. of America - Critical Insights for Cooling Systems: Off-Design Turndown, Thermal Balancing, and Nominal Ratings
Clayton Penhallegon Jr., Managing Member, Integrated Services Group - Greener Compressed Air Systems – Reducing the Environmental Impact of Air Systems
Paul Edwards, Principal, Compressed Air Consultants
10 – 10:15 AM: Coffee Break
10:15 – 12 PM: Plenary Session
- Unmonitored Compressed Air as a Manufactured Food Ingredient
Andy Poplin, Corporate Sales Director, Atlas Machine & Supply - Market Trend Towards Air-Over-the-Fence Systems
Steve Briscoe, Director of Sales, Pattons - Managing Operational Energy at Intertape Polymer Group
Dr. Michael B. Jones, Director of Corporate Energy, Intertape Polymer Group - Multi-Factory Remote Control & Monitoring of Chilled Water and Compressed Air System Performance
Dean Smith, Manager of Auditing & System Design, iZ Systems
12:15 – 1:30 PM: Lunch
12:45 – 1:05PM: Lunch Presentation: How manufacturers can profit from Changes, Challenges, and Community
Jason Moss, CEO, Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
Thursday, October 6th
8 – 10 AM: Session #3: Vacuum System Energy & Water Conservation Projects
Chair: Eddie Ostervold, President, EW-Klein & Co.
- Sizing Vacuum Pumps for Reliability and Efficiency
Dayne Crowley, Product Manager, Gardner Denver Nash - Optimized Maintenance and Water Usage of Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps in Paper Industry
Dan Barnette, Vice President, E.W. Klein & Co. - How to Save 90% of Water Consumption on a Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump
Eddie Ostervold, President, E.W. Klein & Co. - System Design: Dry vs. Wet Vacuum Pumps in Plastics
Tie Duan, Solutions Engineer, E.W. Klein & Co.
10 – 10:15 AM: Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15 PM: Session #4: Measuring & Monitoring Efficiency Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Chair: Clayton Penhallegon Jr., Managing Member, Integrated Services Group
- Can Compressed Air Audits be Automated with Auto-Analyzers?
Rok Trelc, Compressed Air Consultant, HPE - Your Fundamental KPI with Air Compressors: Efficiency!
Pascal van Putten, CEO, VPInstruments - Driving Success with VFDs in Cooling Systems
Clayton Penhallegon Jr., Managing Member, Integrated Services Group - DOE’s MEASUR Tool – Compressed Air Module Overview
Alex Botts, R&D Research Assistant, Oak Ridge National Laboratories
TRACK 2: On-Site Utility Reliability, Safety and Quality (Room 105)
Tuesday, October 4th
8 – 10 AM: Session #1: Compressed Air Compliance with Quality/Safety Management Systems
Chair: Tom Taranto, Principal, Data Power Services
- Compressed Air as a Quality/Safety Manufacturing Process Variable – Compliance Verification Tips
Tom Taranto, Principal, Data Power Services - Verifying Compressed Air Dryer/Filter/Drain Performance for Quality Reporting Systems
Nitin G. Shanbhag, President, Mikropor America - Avoiding Quality-Related Production Downtime: Realtime ISO 8573-1 Compressed Air Quality Monitoring and Audits
Simon Gleissner, General Manager, SUTO iTEC - From Air Compressors to Purification: Compressed Air Asset Management
Gorazd Bregar, CEO, CALMS Air
10 – 10:15 AM: Coffee Break
10:15 – 12 PM: Opening Session
- Welcome! A Focus on Food Processing
Roderick Smith, Publisher, Best Practices Magazine & EXPO - CAGI Remarks
Chad Larrabee, Education Committee Chair, Compressed Air & Gas Institute - Reliable Compressed Air Quality & Verification
John Bilsky, Facilities Specialist for Compressed Air, Purified Water and N2 Systems, Gentex Corporation - Aligning Our Incentives
Michael Younis, Director of Energy and Sustainability CoE, Georgia-Pacific - Efficiency, Connectivity, Reliability of Compressed Air Treatment Systems – 10 Easy Tips
Tilo Fruth, President, BEKO Technologies
12:15 -1:30 PM: Lunch
12:45 -1:05 PM: Sponsor Presentation: Total Cost of Ownership Comparison—Oil Flooded vs. Oil Free Air Systems
Brian Mann, Air Systems Manager, Sullair
Wednesday, October 5th
8 – 10 AM: Session #2: Reliable Nitrogen, Cooling Water and Compressed Air System Design
Chair: Bert Wesley, Senior Principal, Woodard & Curran
- Oil-Free, Water-Cooled Air Compressor System Designs
Tim Dugan, President, Compression Engineering Corporation - Cooling System Designs for Water-Cooled Air Compressors
Bert Wesley, Senior Principal, Woodard & Curran - Nitrogen System Designs for Food Industry Applications
Mike Flowe, Nitrogen Generation Specialist, Flowe Nitrogen Systems - Reducing Energy Consumption For Temporary Air Compressor & Blower Needs
Matt Piedmonte, Director, Aerzen Rental
10 – 10:15 AM: Coffee Break
10:15 – 12 PM: Plenary Session
- Unmonitored Compressed Air as a Manufactured Food Ingredient
Andy Poplin, Corporate Sales Director, Atlas Machine & Supply - Market Trend Towards Air-Over-the-Fence Systems
Steve Briscoe, Director of Sales, Pattons - Managing Operational Energy at Intertape Polymer Group
Dr. Michael B. Jones, Director of Corporate Energy, Intertape Polymer Group - Multi-Factory Remote Control & Monitoring of Chilled Water and Compressed Air System Performance
Dean Smith, Manager of Auditing & System Design, iZ Systems
12:15 – 1:30 PM: Lunch
12:45 – 1:05PM: Lunch Presentation: How manufacturers can profit from Changes, Challenges, and Community
Jason Moss, CEO, Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
Thursday, October 6th
8 – 10 AM: Session #3: Piping Design for Reliable Compressed Air & Vacuum Systems
Chair: Josh Wamser, Principal, Industrial Compressor Solutions
- Compressed Air & Vacuum Piping Analysis
Tim Dugan, President, Compression Engineering Corporation - Use of Sonic Nozzles for Compressed Air Balancing and Distribution
Mustafa Uslu, CEO, Revindus - Compressed Air Distribution Piping and Pressure Drop
Scott Folsom, Director of Channel Development, FS-Curtis - Design Compressed Air Distribution like an Electrical Grid
Josh Wamser, Principal, Industrial Compressor Solutions
10 – 10:15 AM: Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15 PM: Session #4: Utility Energy Incentives and Food Processing Best Practice Guides for On-site Utilities
Chair: Roderick Smith, Publisher, Best Practices Magazine & Expo
- Food Processing Best Practice On-Site Utility Guides for Cooling Water, Nitrogen, Compressed Air & Vacuum
Roderick Smith, Publisher, Best Practices Magazines & Expo - Roundtable Discussion: Dairy (Milk, Cheese & Yogurt) Best Practice Guide Working Group Creation, Content Structure
Frank Melch, Vice President, Zorn Compressor & Equipment - Energy Incentive Program Administrator Minimum Data/Reporting Needs for Compressed Air System Assessments
Christopher Sullivan-Trainor, Consortium for Energy Efficiency - Roundtable Discussion: Vacuum Audit Case Study and Need for Energy Incentives Targeting Vacuum Systems?
Ron Marshall, Chief Auditor, Marshall Compressed Air Consultants