Steam Turbine and Generator User Group 2020

Jared Kitchen: Product Development Engineer, Pilgrim International Limited

Jared achieved a 1st class degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Salford in 2013, and then transferred to The University of Sheffield where he achieved a PhD in Metallurgy in 2017. In 2018 he joined Manchester Metropolitan University through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), and is currently working a 3 year secondment at Pilgrim International Limited. At Pilgrim Jared is a Product Development Engineer, and is leading 3 year project in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University. The project aims to develop new advanced bolting technologies for high power turbines, and is currently 2 years into the project. Jared is an associate member of the IMechE

Syed Ali: Engineering Manager, Coryton Power Station

James Fogden: Engineering Manager, Toshiba International (Europe) Limited

Russell Chetwynd: Service Manager, National Electric Coil

Ian Hedges: FM2 Lead Construction Engineer, SSE

Vaclav Slama: Research, Development and Application Specialist, Doosan

Mr. Slama has been working for Doosan Škoda Power Company as a research and development specialist and project manager for 7 years. He carries out activities focused on simulations of flow in steam turbines (aero-optimization of valves for steam turbines and investigation of complex phenomena such as flutter of last stage blades). He also studies the doctoral study programme degree in Power System Engineering at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen with the focus on 3D flow in turbine governing valves.

Sarakorn Sukaviriya: Mechanical Engineer, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand

Sarakorn Sukaviriya has been mechanical engineer at EGAT (Electrical Generating Authority of Thailand) since 2016. He took responsibility as engineering for consulting in steam turbine and BOP maintenance at many domestic and international power plants such as North Bangkok power plant (700MW) – THAILAND, Hongsa power plant (600MW) - LAOS, etc. Moreover, He has experienced about analyzing problem of steam turbine such as Lack of Lubrication, steam turbine vibration, BOP vibration, Cooling tower fan blade crack, Steam turbine bearing high temperature, and etc.

Ian Mander: Technical Sales Manager, Nord Lock

Howard Sedding: RMTS Engineer, Qualitrol-Iris Power

Howard graduated in electrical and electronic engineering at the University of Strathclyde and then acquired MSc and PhD degrees. His doctorate was on the degradation of epoxy mica insulation in rotating machines. Prior to joining Qualitrol-Iris Power as an Insulation Engineer in January 2015, Dr. Sedding worked at the Research Division of Ontario Hydro for 28 years. He has contributed to many IEEE and IEC standards concerned with electrical insulation. Howard has authored and co-authored more than 150 technical papers and is a co-author of the book “Condition Monitoring of Rotating Electrical Machines” published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology in 2008.

Alastair Miller: _, Torness Power Station

Mike Jones: Principal Engineer, Steam Turbine Engineering, GE

Simon Farley: Leader, GE

James Stagnitti: Steam Turbine System Integration Leader, GE

Klaus Helbig: Engineering Manager, GE

Manish Kumar: SIEMENS Blading Engineer, Siemens

Markus Lachner: SIEMENS Steam Turbine Product Manager, Siemens

Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Kfm. Markus Lachner graduated in energy and process engineering from Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany. He started his career at the Leibniz Universität Hannover working for research projects, while graduating in business administration at the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany. His first tasks within Siemens AG were in marketing departments for steam turbines and generators at multiple locations. Since 2010 Markus Lachner is product manager in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany. He focuses on service solutions for steam turbines in combined cycle power plants. These solutions include aspects like long term service agreements, predictive maintenance, inspection technologies, modernizations and life time extensions including repair, field service and parts.

Doug Gass: SIEMENS Material, Inspection & Test Engineering Manager, Siemens

Richard Goodfellow: SIEMENS Advisory Engineer, Siemens

Richard is an advisory expert in Siemens with over thirty years' experience in the mechanical design of steam turbines and generators. He specialises in structural design and rotor dynamics being familiar with both classic analytical and finite element analysis techniques. He currently leads the Analysis group in Newcastle which is a team of technical experts specialising in the mechanical and thermodynamic design of steam turbines.

Jamie Kirk: SIEMENS Senior Generator Engineer, Siemens

Tobias Gabl-Zimmek: SIEMENS Steam Turbine Automation Engineer, Siemens

Joined the Siemens AG in 2010 as Instrumentation and Controls engineer for large rotating equipment. As an advisory key expert for Functional Safety, Tobias is specialised on risk management.

Ion Muyziere: Pressure Systems Engineer, SSE Thermal

Roy Beardshaw: Head of Engineering, Brush Electrical Machines

Roy Beardshaw studied Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University and received his MEng degree in 1998, following which he started his career with Brush. He is now Head of Engineering, responsible for Generator Engineering, including the development and service engineering teams. He is leading the design and development of Brush 2-pole generators as well as providing extensive support for the condition analysis of generators in the field.

August Pandley: Fleet Lead Mechanical Engineer, EDF Energy

Fabrizio D’Agostino: Business Development and Marketing Global Service Shaftline Product Manager, Ansaldo Energia

Fabrizio D'Agostino is a Global Shaftline Service Product Manager (Steam Turbines & Generators) He joined Ansaldo Energia in 1997, he gained his professional experience at AEN Generator design dpt. until 2001. From 2001 up to 2006 was head of generator fact finders engineers office, mainly involved in the field and maintenance activities.From the end of 2006 up to 2007 was in charge for AnsaldoThomassen(Holland)as 'Engineering integration leader'. From 2007 to 2014 was manly involved in the project management and R&D project development. from 2014 to 2016 was in charge as a R&D Head of Electrical Machinery .

Mehran Zanjani: Structural Analyst, Uniper Technologies

Mehran Zanjani is a structural analyst at Uniper Technologies. He has over 30 years of experience in engineering, most of which is in design, assessment and lifing of power generation and aerospace industry components. He specialises in computer modelling and Finite Element analyses. He has extensive knowledge of major engine manufacture’s procedures and methodologies in the design of turbine components of aero engines and industrial turbines. He previously worked for Alstom Power and ERA Technology. He has been involved in assessing gas and steam turbine components, in particular failure investigations, design-assessment and re-design of steam turbine blades.

Tony Croucher: Technical Services Manager, Quartzelc

A highly qualified professional who has been with Quartzelec for over 20 years, specialising in electrical machine electro-mechanical design, repair and overhaul; from small industrial motors up to the largest industrial generators such as hydro-pump storage schemes and 300MW hydrogen cooled turbo generators. Continuous professional development has included; a Master’s degree in design rotation machinery at Cranfield University with a thesis on the cracking of 18-18 generator retaining rings. Significant expertise in fault analysis, electro-mechanical testing (rotor-dynamic vibrations, electrical testing and non-destructive testing) as well the physical repair and overhaul of all electrical rotating machines.

Craig Lester: Deputy Director, Advanced Nuclear Innovation Team, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

Cormac Myers: Engineering Manager, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe

Edward Thomas: Head of Performance Management, Viridor

Edward Thomas has been Head of Performance Management for Viridor’s Energy business since July 2015 and previously was Head of Project Delivery. Edward has 27 years’ experience in the process & power industries, including the circular economy, fine chemicals and power generation. This has covered all stages of the business cycle from devising and winning long-term PFI contracts, through construction of ERFs, power plants and smaller plants, and through to operations and maintenance. Edward holds a BSc honours degree in Engineering with Management and an MBA. Born in Yorkshire, Edward has worked across the UK and abroad and now lives in Sheffield with his wife, 2 children and variety of pets and livestock. He enjoys the outdoors, particularly walks, running and mountain and road cycling. Edward has a passion for adding value to the business through continuous improvement, spotting business opportunities and seeing them through to fruition. He has established a technical graduate programme in Viridor to develop the next generation of experts.

Frank Saier: Sales & Project Manager Service, KPG

Irene Di Martino: _, World Energy Council

Klaus Helbig: Engineering Manager, GE

Steve Mitchell: _, RWE

Johannes Beyer: Principal Generator Engineer, Siemens

Johannes Beyer is a Generator Lifetime Performance Engineer at Siemens. He started in the Engineering department of the Siemens Generator Plant in Erfurt while completing his diploma Dipl.-Ing. (TU Dresden). After graduating in 2007, he was active in coordinating the LEAN/Six Sigma program for the Erfurt plant. Subsequently, he managed the After Sales and Customer Support Department of Erfurt for two and a half years. Since the beginning of 2013, he has returned to Engineering to focus on service related topics.

Adam Storey: Power Plant Metallurgist, RWE Generation UK

Liam Lawlor: Engineering and Major Projects, Electricity Supply Board Ireland

Liam Lawlor is the Turbine Asset Manager for the Electricity Supply Board in Ireland. The role provides specialist technical expertise in the areas of steam, gas and hydro turbines. Liam has worked as a Turbine Specialist for over 12 years. He previously held the position of Operations Engineer in Great Island oil fired power station and has also worked in the companies Energy Trading and Regulation department. Liam graduated from the University of Limerick in 2001 with an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Engineers Ireland.

Mike Jones: Principal Engineer, GE

Mike launched his career in the power generation business with GEC Turbine Generators in 1988. The company subsequently merged with Alstom, then ABB and recently joined General Electric. He is based in Rugby and has worked in the large steam turbine engineering department for 30 years, involved in the mechanical design of steam turbine plant and technical coordination of multi-national teams. He has acted as the lead Engineer on 20 retrofit projects. Mike’s recent projects involved close collaboration between the UK and USA Engineering offices in the GE organisation.

Matthias Heue: Senior Key Expert, Steam Turbine Operations, Siemens

Matthias joined Siemens in 1998 in the field of steam-turbine design. From 2002 to 2003 he has been located at Siemens Parsons in Newcastle. Matthias is a senior key expert for steam turbine operations.. Among other things, he is developing and optimizing start-up procedures for steam turbines.

Giorgio Vercelli: Service Engineer, ANSALDO

Giorgio Vercelli was born in Genova, Italy on May 4, 1967. He graduated in electrical engineering at University of Genova. He joined ANSALDO in 1993 as a service engineer. He worked in the factory and in the design department. He joined ASG in 2013 in the framework of ITER project. At present he is with the service department in ANSALDO.

Donovan Dos Santos: Account Engineer, FM Global

Donovan is an account engineer at international commercial property and industrial insurer FM Global. Prior to moving into the insurance industry he worked at the world’s largest synthetic fuel refinery in a variety of engineering and operations management roles including maintenance manager of the 800MW captive power station. In his current role at FM Global Donovan works with a wide variety of clients across the UK, Europe and Middle East to ensure that their equipment, including batteries and DC backup power supplies, is appropriately designed, installed and managed to prevent failures and significant losses. Donovan specialises in the power generation and waste to energy industries helping his clients to maximise their operational resilience.

David Wallis: Steam Turbine Engineer, RWE

Dave has worked for RWE as a Steam Turbine Engineer for over 10 years. He has been involved in a wide range of steam turbine operational & maintenance tasks in this time and gained experience across the RWE fleet of steam turbines and with 3rd part clients. Most recently Dave has been heavily involved in the steam turbine outages of the RWE Generation UK GT26 fleet. Dave also leads the GenSIP Rotating Plant Working Group as the Technical Secretary for the group.

Christian Siewert: Advisory Expert Engineer for Steam Turbine Last Stage Blades, Siemens Gas and Power

1998-2004 Academic studies of Mechanical Engineering at the Leibniz University of Hannover in Hannover (Germany) and at the University of Wisconsin in Madison (USA / WI)

2004-2009 Work as researcher at the Leibniz University of Hannover in Hannover (Germany) and at the Politecnico di Torino in Torino (Italy) in the field of numerical and experimental analysis of turbine blade dynamics

2009-2016 Work as a CAE engineer / turbine blade design engineer for steam turbine last stage blades at Siemens Gas and Power in Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany). Field of expertise is structural mechanics / dynamics of turbine blades.

Since 2016 Work as an advisory expert engineer for steam turbine last stage blades at Siemens Gas and Power in Mülheim/Ruhr (Germany). Field of expertise is structural mechanics / dynamics of turbine blades.

Richard Emery: Engineering Manager, Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (UK) Limited

Richard is an electrical engineer with 30+ years experience of electrical machines. After completing a student apprentice at Brush Electrical Machines, he started his career as a design engineer at GEC Large Machines in Rugby which had a number of ownership changes to become Alstom, Converteam and eventually GE. During this time Richard developed to become Engineering Manager for new machines and when the manufacturing transferred to France became involved in service activities. Richard is now with Sulzer RES based in Birmingham and has been Head of Technical Services for 6 years involved with the maintenance and repair of generators up to 300MW Richard has a BEng from the University of Bradford and an MSc In Management from Warwick University.

Thomas Ison: Electrical Engineer, Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (UK) Limited

Antonio Mambro: Steam Turbine Performance Domain and Specialist, GE

August Pandey: Fleet Lead Mechanical Engineer, EDF Energy

Ion Muyizere: Engineer, SSE

Ion Muyizere is an engineer at SSE-Thermal Engineering & Innovation Centre. He has over 16 years of experience in chemical and power industry. For the past 7 years he has been with SSE, supporting the safe operation of the SSE thermal business through the delivery of statutory engineering requirements and gas asset integrity programme. He also supports the thermal business to deliver continuous improvement through identifying and implementing technology and engineering solutions. He has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in gas engineering and management.