Location: Area outside of Workshop meeting rooms (Wyndham Hotel)
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am
(bus will load at 7:20 and leave promptly at 7:30 am) 

Shop Tour - S. Morgan Smith Memorial Hydraulic Laboratory
Based upon industry-wide experience with model and full-scale unit performance correlation, two remotely controllable test stands are available with state-of-the-art computerized data acquisition systems and the capability of providing a maximum test head of 131 m (430 ft.) for model turbines and pump/turbines having turbine outlet diameters of not less than 0.25 m (10 in.) and utilizing up to 450 kW (600 hp) at speeds up to 2,000 RPM). Tests can be performed in either a closed-loop or open-loop configuration. Special effort was made in the design of the test stands to obtain a system capable of providing accurate and reliable cavitation tests over a wide range of turbine and pump/turbine designs.
Host: Jesse Zoll, Supervisor of Model Supply

Shop Tour - York, PA Manufacturing Facility
Voith Hydro North America provides world-class fabrication, machining, metal forming and assembly of large, precision mechanical components for the Hydro Industry. The 245,000 square foot production area has some of the largest machine tools in the United States. With a 300 ton lifting capacity and rail car access for simplified shipping, Voith Hydro is well equipped to handle a diverse range of projects.  The workshop has capabilities including:  cutting-edge technology, turning, boring, metal forming, assembling,  blasting and painting, welding, inspection/verification, shipping, and more to come
Host: Robert Kennedy, Director of Manufacturing

Location: Elizabeth / York Room
Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Case Study 1: Hydro Generator Test and Inspect Findings
This case study outlines the engineering, procurement and field service commitment following a major finding during a routine inspection.
Presenter: Kevin Lemieux, Service Manager, Canada West and Alaska

Case Study 2: Spare Part
The case study addresses the significance of having easily accessible spare parts in inventory to reduce downtime and delays. Maintaining spare parts in stock can help to minimize these disruptions and ensure the smooth functioning of equipment and enhance operations' overall efficiency and reliability.
Presenter: Leonardo Penteado, Service Manager, USA Atlantic

Case Study 3: Case study Field Machining & Welding
This case study covers basic principle of field machining solution and presents overview of in place discharge ring repair protocol and benefits of implementing a recurring cavitation maintenance inspection and following the repair program for the unit.
Presenter: Ross Purcell, Manager of Business Development

Case study 4:  A Better Way
This case study compares a traditional project development approach to the way Voith prefers to work with our customers, especially in the service sector. By working together, we can deliver the best value and lowest total ownership cost for our customers.
Presenter: Kevin Roland, Service Manager, USA California

Host: Edgar Canola, P.Eng, PMP, Director of Service, OPEX - North America

Location: Red Rose Auditorium
Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Case Study 1: Generator Holistic Studies
As the hydro generator fleet across the U.S. continues to age beyond its original design life, assessment of the suitability for continued safe operation becomes more critical. Studies of existing components, including Electromagnetic/Ventilation studies, Finite Element Analysis and Fatigue Analysis, can be performed to determine their remaining life and uprate potential or confirm the need for replacement.
Presenter: Alyssa Minnier, Manager of Engineering

Case Study 2: Generator Modernization Case Study
This case study presents secondary aspects of hydro generator major modernization projects that can be advantageous to take into consideration while planning and defining the project requirements. Explanations, examples and benefits will be presented throughout this case study.
Presenter: Francis Mantha, Supervisor of Engineering

Case Study 3: Generator Rehabilitation case Study
Two real projects are used to present the unknowns that can arise during a generator rehabilitation. It outlines identifying the risks through post-award site assessments, pre-disassembly measurements, and communication with skilled personnel and customers, and mitigating the risks through engineering process and component design. 
Presenters: Kiersten McCauslin, Mechanical Engineer, Brad Lesher, Supervisor of Generator Team

Case Study 4: Generator Rotor Replacement 
Case study presents the challenges that can arise from a partial rehabilitation of a generator where a major component is redesigned to address flaws in the original design. Analysis of the existing design are used to assign a root cause, identifying the design constraints and interfaces, and challenges arising from the convergence of the interfaces, and previous modifications to the unit. 
Presenters: Jianguo Qu, Senior Engineer, Brad Lesher, Supervisor of Engineering 

Host: Sylvia Gaidauskas, Director of Proposal

Location: White Rose Auditorium
Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Case Study 1:  Rapide-Blanc Turbine Replacement 
This session covers an overview of the scope of replacement for the turbine of Rapide-Blanc, the provisions to manage the alkali-aggregate reaction in the powerhouse concrete, the draft tube modifications at site and the configurations of the shaft seal and turbine guide bearing.
Presenter: Stephane Locas, Engineering Manager

Case Study 2: Pump Turbine Modernization
How do you deal with rusted lifting tapped holes? How do rigging activities affect modernization? How do scope interfaces matter in the context of parts rehabilitation? All this and more will be discussed regarding a recent Voith refurbishment of a pumped storage plant.
Presenters: Mathew Miller, Mechanical Engineer, Todd Hawkins, Supervisor of Engineering

Case Study 3: Stay vane indications in a 100-year-old Francis unit
The participants will learn in this case study how linear indications in a stay ring can be analyzed, evaluated and ultimately safely repaired.  The lecture will focus on the engineering analysis.
Presenter: Walter Riegler, Engineering Manager

Case Study 4: Stay Vane Extension Installation Using 3D Scanning Technology
This session covers a unique solution to a fish friendly modification of stay vanes. Using 3D scanning technology, the site work and schedule were significantly reduced. The entire procedure is shown from initial scan and processing to final installation at site.
Presenter: Stephen Smeiles, Mechanical Engineering

Case Study 5: Powerhouse Tilt
Over time, powerhouses can shift due for several reasons, causing the power unit to tilt and lose alignment. Voith engineers will discuss when hydroelectric operators should be concerned, potential areas that need to be addressed, and ways to correct unit misalignment due to powerhouse tilt.
Presenter: Seth Smith, Manager of Engineering

Case Study 6: Bulb Turbine​: Operating Ring Bearing Race Repair
The case study identifies the failure mechanism of the operating ring bearing assembly and solution driven process including assessment of the information, engineering solution, manufacturing process and field repair.
Presenter: Daniel McGinnis, Supervisor of Engineering

Host: Lawson Crichton,  Senior Business Development

Location: Area outside of Workshop meeting rooms (Wyndham Hotel)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
(bus will load immediately following Welcome Session and will leave promptly at 10 am) 

Shop Tour - S. Morgan Smith Memorial Hydraulic Laboratory
Based upon industry-wide experience with model and full-scale unit performance correlation, two remotely controllable test stands are available with state-of-the-art computerized data acquisition systems and the capability of providing a maximum test head of 131 m (430 ft.) for model turbines and pump/turbines having turbine outlet diameters of not less than 0.25 m (10 in.) and utilizing up to 450 kW (600 hp) at speeds up to 2,000 RPM). Tests can be performed in either a closed-loop or open-loop configuration. Special effort was made in the design of the test stands to obtain a system capable of providing accurate and reliable cavitation tests over a wide range of turbine and pump/turbine designs.
Host: Jesse Zoll, Supervisor of Model Supply

Shop Tour - York, PA Manufacturing Facility
Voith Hydro North America provides world-class fabrication, machining, metal forming and assembly of large, precision mechanical components for the Hydro Industry. The 245,000 square foot production area has some of the largest machine tools in the United States. With a 300 ton lifting capacity and rail car access for simplified shipping, Voith Hydro is well equipped to handle a diverse range of projects.  The workshop has capabilities including:  cutting-edge technology, turning, boring, metal forming, assembling,  blasting and painting, welding, inspection/verification, shipping, and more to come
Host: Robert Kennedy, Director of Manufacturing

Location: Elizabeth / York Room
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm

This session presents a short history of turbine governors in hydro power and describes the function of the main components that make up the governor system.  The session is focused on upgrade strategies for individual components with a focus on new Voith modular components that can be retrofitted to existing governor oil systems, state of the art upgrades of the digital governor highlighting our modern Fully Digital and Hybrid User Interface developments.

Presenters: 
Darryl Stevenson Chief Engineer, Plant Systems
Carol Migneault Governor Specialist Engineer
Logan Kibler Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer

Host: Albin Atzmueller, Sales Manager

Location: Red Rose Auditorium
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm

*** Note: this is the exact course that was presented during the morning session, we are holding this session twice to accommodate the high demand ***

Case Study 1: Generator Holistic Studies
As the hydro generator fleet across the U.S. continues to age beyond its original design life, assessment of the suitability for continued safe operation becomes more critical. Studies of existing components, including Electromagnetic/Ventilation studies, Finite Element Analysis and Fatigue Analysis, can be performed to determine their remaining life and uprate potential or confirm the need for replacement.
Presenter: Alyssa Minnier, Manager of Engineering

Case Study 2: Generator Modernization Case Study
This case study presents secondary aspects of hydro generator major modernization projects that can be advantageous to take into consideration while planning and defining the project requirements. Explanations, examples and benefits will be presented throughout this case study.
Presenter: Francis Mantha, Supervisor of Engineering

Case Study 3: Generator Rehabilitation case Study
Two real projects are used to present the unknowns that can arise during a generator rehabilitation. It outlines identifying the risks through post-award site assessments, pre-disassembly measurements, and communication with skilled personnel and customers, and mitigating the risks through engineering process and component design. 
Presenters: Kiersten McCauslin, Mechanical Engineer, Brad Lesher, Supervisor of Generator Team

Case Study 4: Generator Rotor Replacement 
Case study presents the challenges that can arise from a partial rehabilitation of a generator where a major component is redesigned to address flaws in the original design. Analysis of the existing design are used to assign a root cause, identifying the design constraints and interfaces, and challenges arising from the convergence of the interfaces, and previous modifications to the unit. 
Presenters: Jianguo Qu, Senior Engineer, Brad Lesher, Supervisor of Engineering 

Host: Sylvia Gaidauskas, Director of Proposal

Location: White Rose Auditorium
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm

*** Note: this is the exact course that was presented during the morning session, we are holding this session twice to accommodate the high demand ***

Case Study 1:  Rapide-Blanc Turbine Replacement 
This session covers an overview of the scope of replacement for the turbine of Rapide-Blanc, the provisions to manage the alkali-aggregate reaction in the powerhouse concrete, the draft tube modifications at site and the configurations of the shaft seal and turbine guide bearing.
Presenter: Stephane Locas, Engineering Manager

Case Study 2: Pump Turbine Modernization
How do you deal with rusted lifting tapped holes? How do rigging activities affect modernization? How do scope interfaces matter in the context of parts rehabilitation? All this and more will be discussed regarding a recent Voith refurbishment of a pumped storage plant.
Presenters: Mathew Miller, Mechanical Engineer, Todd Hawkins, Supervisor of Engineering

Case Study 3: Stay vane indications in a 100-year-old Francis unit
The participants will learn in this case study how linear indications in a stay ring can be analyzed, evaluated and ultimately safely repaired.  The lecture will focus on the engineering analysis.
Presenter: Walter Riegler, Engineering Manager

Case Study 4: Stay Vane Extension Installation Using 3D Scanning Technology
This session covers a unique solution to a fish friendly modification of stay vanes. Using 3D scanning technology, the site work and schedule were significantly reduced. The entire procedure is shown from initial scan and processing to final installation at site.
Presenter: Stephen Smeiles, Mechanical Engineering

Case Study 5: Powerhouse Tilt
Over time, powerhouses can shift due for several reasons, causing the power unit to tilt and lose alignment. Voith engineers will discuss when hydroelectric operators should be concerned, potential areas that need to be addressed, and ways to correct unit misalignment due to powerhouse tilt.
Presenter: Seth Smith, Manager of Engineering

Case Study 6: Bulb Turbine​: Operating Ring Bearing Race Repair
The case study identifies the failure mechanism of the operating ring bearing assembly and solution driven process including assessment of the information, engineering solution, manufacturing process and field repair.
Presenter: Daniel McGinnis, Supervisor of Engineering

Host: Lawson Crichton,  Senior Business Development

Location: Area outside of Workshop meeting rooms (Wyndham Hotel)
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
(bus will load at 12:50 and leave promptly at 1 pm) 

Shop Tour - S. Morgan Smith Memorial Hydraulic Laboratory
Based upon industry-wide experience with model and full-scale unit performance correlation, two remotely controllable test stands are available with state-of-the-art computerized data acquisition systems and the capability of providing a maximum test head of 131 m (430 ft.) for model turbines and pump/turbines having turbine outlet diameters of not less than 0.25 m (10 in.) and utilizing up to 450 kW (600 hp) at speeds up to 2,000 RPM). Tests can be performed in either a closed-loop or open-loop configuration. Special effort was made in the design of the test stands to obtain a system capable of providing accurate and reliable cavitation tests over a wide range of turbine and pump/turbine designs.
Host: Jesse Zoll, Supervisor of Model Supply

Shop Tour - York, PA Manufacturing Facility
Voith Hydro North America provides world-class fabrication, machining, metal forming and assembly of large, precision mechanical components for the Hydro Industry. The 245,000 square foot production area has some of the largest machine tools in the United States. With a 300 ton lifting capacity and rail car access for simplified shipping, Voith Hydro is well equipped to handle a diverse range of projects.  The workshop has capabilities including:  cutting-edge technology, turning, boring, metal forming, assembling,  blasting and painting, welding, inspection/verification, shipping, and more to come
Host: Robert Kennedy, Director of Manufacturing

Location: Elizabeth / York Room
Time: 3:30 pm – 5 pm

*** Note: this is the same course (held in 90 minutes) that was presented during the earlier session, we are holding this session twice to accommodate the high demand ***

This session presents a short history of turbine governors in hydro power and describes the function of the main components that make up the governor system.  The session is focused on upgrade strategies for individual components with a focus on new Voith modular components that can be retrofitted to existing governor oil systems, state of the art upgrades of the digital governor highlighting our modern Fully Digital and Hybrid User Interface developments.

Presenters: Darryl Stevenson Chief Engineer, Plant Systems, Carol Migneault Governor Specialist Engineer, Logan Kibler Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer

Host: Albin Atzmueller, Sales Manager

Location: Red Rose Auditorium
Time: 3:30 pm – 5 pm

This session presents key concepts on voltage regulation and excitation systems for synchronous generator for static and brushless excitation system. The session covers Voith portfolio of products and services capability including Thyricon 300/300W/400/500/600 and PowerDuo and provides comparison between static and FRBE and presents a case study for Novel technology.

Presenter: Hermes La Macchia, Senior Product Manager

Host: Sanjay Goel, Manager of Service, Digital and Automation

Location: White Rose Auditorium
Time: 3:30 pm – 5 pm

Digitalization: Condition Monitoring
Condition Monitoring is leveraged by many companies to gain a more detailed insight into how their power unit is operating and aging.  Whether it is short term unexpected issues or issues that are developing over a longer period of time, condition monitoring can provide data to identify specific issues to assist in planning , scheduling, and optimizing.  We will provide examples of our experience solving issues with condition monitoring systems.

Digitalization: Low Hanging Fruit for Digital Transformation
How do we best utilize “digital” to help us in our jobs of producing, monitoring, and communicating our changing production levels to balance our business objectives – whether they be saving money, making money, increasing capacity, seasonal contractual obligations, availability, or running to failure? Where does “digital” deliver demonstrable value at the power unit level, the power station level, the fleet level, and across the industry?

Presenters: 
Jose Manuel Nieto Diaz, Global Product Manager
Brent Ward,  Manager of Sales

Host: Jeff Huff, Manager of Automation