Boiler User Group 2019: Energy from Waste, Biomass and Fossil Fuels

Colin Bateman: Director of Business Development EMEA, IGS Europe SRL

Colin has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and more than 20 years of experience working in corrosion management using both organic/composite and metallic solutions, focusing in recent years on upstream and downstream oil and gas operations and maintenance. After beginning his career in 1997 at TENMAT in Manchester UK and spending 2 years working in Australia, Colin worked for 10 years with Belzona Polymerics Ltd leaving as the Technical Services Manager before joining Integrated Global Services Inc. (IGS) in 2015. Colin is also a NACE Level 3 certified inspector.

Christian Kortz: Project Engineer, Uniper Technologies Gmbh

Christian is a 51 year old engineer working for Uniper Technologies GmbH since 11.5 years. He has wide experiences as a Project Engineer in the areas of Boiler, Flue-Gas-Cleaning, Materials Handling and Grinding of Coal and Biomass. He is a responsible engineer for all project phases as design, scheduling, budget etc. In addition, parts of his assignment are preparing of specifications, taking part of technical negotiations, evaluation of technical proposals, project development. The focus of his work in the last years was the conversion of coal fired power plants. Daily business of this work is the support of the project execution as e.g. Power Station Provence 4 or doing feasibility studies for internal projects or external customers.

Dr Ik Soo Kim: Specialist Engineer, Doosan Babcock

Ik Soo Kim is a specialist engineer at Doosan Babcock, where Ik Soo develops combustion applications especially burners for oil, gas and solid fuels. Ik Soo worked in gas turbine industries (Siemens, Hanwha Techwin EU) for the combustor design and moved to Doosan Babcock for solid fuel applications.

Richard Day: Senior NDT Engineer, Inspection Management, Plant Integrity Team, RWE Generation UK

Richard Day is the Senior NDT Engineer based within RWE’s UK Inspection Management group. Upon completing a Technical Apprenticeship in fabrication and welding technology he moved into the associated discipline of NDT inspection and now has over 35 years in the application of NDT methods, 30 years of which have been associated with power generation (fossil fuel, nuclear and low carbon sectors). Within Inspection Management, he also has responsibility for internal NDT training and qualification schemes, delivery of NDT apprenticeships and Third Party NDT business development. He is a council member of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing and the current chair of the BINDT Certification Management Committee. 

Lorenzo Castillo-Garcia: Thermodynamic Modelling Engineer, Uniper Group Technologies

Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master on Energy Systems from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM). The first steps in his professional career were working in the modelling of concentrated solar power systems in France. Also, he achieved a PhD from the Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) with a thesis on the Modelling of Absorption Chiller Cycles Coupled with Concentrated Solar Power Systems. After he moved to England to work on the modelling of turbine blade cooling systems. Currently, working as a Thermodynamic Modelling Engineer at Uniper Technologies where he oversees model developments of power stations.

Jean Gonese: Principal Control System Engineer, Doosan

Jean Gonese has worked for Doosan Babcock for 14 years and currently occupies the position of Principal Control System Engineer. Her career commenced as a control engineer on a large coal fired power plant in Zimbabwe where she worked for 8 years. Since joining Doosan Babcock, Jean has been involved in providing boiler control logics for a number of large Utility scale projects Worldwide including; USA, Korea and Saudi Arabia. She is currently deeply involved in the provision of control logics for coal to biomass conversion projects in both the UK and Korea - leading through to commissioning and overall plant optimisation.

David Fellows: Project Manager, KRR Prostream

Graduated from the University of Southampton with a Masters degree in mechanical engineering in 2009. Worked initially as a project Co-ordinator for ABUS Crane systems that specialise in gantry cranes. Joined KRR in 2014 as Project Manager responsible for all aspects of the Shock Pulse generator product line in the UK. Have since worked with EFW and Biomass clients to assess where the SPG product will have a positive and cost-effective impact on their boiler operations. Have overseen the installation of 41 SPG units across 9 different power stations in the UK

Bobby Ellis: Senior Project Manager, Keltbray Decommissioning

Bobby Ellis started in the construction industry some 35 years ago as heavy plant operator. After 15 years as a “coal face” operator homing knowledge and skills bobby moved into construction site management. Bobby has managed all types of construction, works including asbestos removal, demolition and dismantling of complicated structures, temporary works and civil engineering. Now specialising in consultancy and management of construction, decommissioning and demolition works; within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Petrochemical and Maritime sectors.

Davey Wharrier: Maintenance Manager, Lynemouth Power

Andrew Goddard: R&D Manager, Freeland Horticulture Ltd

His academic qualifications are in biological sciences with an emphasis on industrial microbiology, but also with some knowledge and appreciation of chemical engineering. Other qualifications: told COTC in hazardous transfer /treatment, teaching qualification, NVQ in safety (level3) and waste management (level4), chartered biologist and waste manager, quality assurance qualifications, attended many conferences and seminars on biological sciences and their application. Andrew has been involved in manufacturing systems for making laminated structures/insulation panels in QA/Safety/Maintenance role. He has been involved with chemical cleaning with acids, high pressure jetting and chlorination of industrial plant. During his time within the waste management industry, Andrew has been primarily involved in hazardous treatment of liquid and drummed wastes. Design and building a physicochemical treatment plant at Salmon Pastures. From 2005, Andrew has been involved in odour troubleshooting and organic treatment compliance; though he has also been involved in hazardous transfer operations.

Gavin Edley: Technical Manager, Hartford Steam Boiler UK

Gavin Edley has been with Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) for over 15 years, and is the Technical Manager for the Notified Body section of HSB. HSB is an active Notified Body for the Pressure Equipment Directive, and have certified over 200 HRSG assemblies since the introduction of the PED. During his early time at HSB, Gavin has been active as Inspector/Supervisor and auditor for ASME and EN codes, including inspection of fabrication shops and site assemblies. He brings a wealth of experience from the design review, on-site inspection, project management and final certification perspectives for all types of pressure equipment.

Moore Holmes: Technical Specialist – Pressure Systems, British Engineering Services

Biography (75 words) Moore currently works in the boiler and pressure vessel discipline at British Engineering Services, a leading provider of statutory inspection and conformity services within the UK and Ireland. He has been involved in the safety inspection industry for over 13 years, having previously worked in the pressure equipment sector in various technical roles for 20 years. Moore is a chartered engineer and Fellow of the IMechE and SOE/Bureau of Engineer Surveyors.

Niall Moroney: Process Engineer, RWE

Niall graduated with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University of Belfast in 2008 and has had eleven years of working with the power industry. His role as a process engineer within the Fuels, Combustion and Emissions Team provides technical support to the operation of RWE Generation UK’s coal, biomass and gas fired power plants. Niall has undertaken a diverse range of power station projects from coal to biomass feasibility studies, emissions reduction projects, performance optimisation to commissioning and implementation.

Francisco Javier Álvarez Ruiz: Technology Manager, Wood Industrial Power

Mr. Francisco Javier Álvarez Ruiz is currently the Technology Manager of Wood Industrial Power (Foster Wheeler legacy). He has more than 30 years of experience in the steam generation business, first in Babcock Wilcox and later in Foster Wheeler. Most of this time he’s been holding managerial positions in the process, performance and technology areas.

David Marks: Senior Materials Engineer, Uniper Energy

Following a Degree and PhD in Materials from the University of Sheffield, David has been involved in failure investigation across a variety of industries through his career. Following spells in both Aerospace and Oil & Gas sectors, the past 10 years have been spent working within the Power industry, undertaking failure investigations (both on-site and lab based) across a range of plant, including Wind Turbines, Concentrated Solar Power, Gas, Coal, Biomass and Waste to Energy. In addition to this David is also heavily involved in Boiler Tube Failure Management, including the development and delivery of training courses to Station Engineers.

Alan Fitzpatrick: Risk Engineer, CNA HARDY

Alan Fitzpatrick is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Environmentalist and works for CNA, an International Insurance Company specialising in Power Generation and Renewable Energy. Prior to this his career spanned 37 years working as an Engineering Officer for Cunard Steam Ship Company ,an Engineer Survey, then Head Office Engineer for RSA. His role with the insurance companies has had many challenges and rewards but it is working with professional engineers that makes the job so interesting.

Phil Stevens: Plant Manager Wilton 11 EfW, Suez

Phil Stevens joined SUEZ in 2010 as the Plant Manager for three energy from waste lines at the Haverton Hill facility in Billingham. He joined the Wilton 11 project as Plant Manager in 2014 becoming the first member of the Operations and Maintenance team. Previously he had worked for chemical company BASF in a variety of roles at their Seal Sands facility, including Plant Manager, Environment, Health and Safety Manager and latterly Engineering Manager. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough University, is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.

Andrew Corbally: Development Lead Engineer, Drax Power Ltd.

Andrew Corbally is a Development Lead Engineer at Drax Power Station, currently working on the Feed system. After completing an Apprenticeship as a Mechanical Craftsperson he moved into Engineering and has 13 years’ experience working in a number areas of plant including Turbine, Boilers and Biomass Handling plant, which included delivering major projects such as Biomass conversion related projects, BOFA Upgrade and Installation of Biomass dust handling system. In Andrews current role he delivers large scale projects and Leads Major Inspection based Outages across the Feed system. Andrew graduated in 2018 with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering.

Rob Wang: Pricipal Engineer and Business Development Manager, EASL

Rob Wang is a Principal Engineer and Business Development Manager at EASL. He received a BEng degree in Engineering Mechanics from Tsinghua University (China) and Ph.D in Vibration of Turbomachinery from Loughborough University. He has been practising structural integrity analysis and assessment over 30 years in the UK. His specialised areas include FE analysis, seismic engineering, high temperature creep-fatigue assessment, vibration analysis and vibration-induced fatigue assessment, general structural integrity assessments of nuclear safety related engineering structures, systems and components.

Stephen Jones: Managing Director, SpiralWeld

Stephen Jones is the newly appointed Managing Director of Spiralweld Ltd. He was previously leading Global Generator Repair productivity for GE Gas Power. He has extensive experience of leading, planning and delivering large engineering operations projects requiring a multi skilled teams in the UK, Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Stephen will be leading the Spiralweld business forward as demand for their services continues to grow, drawing on his skills as an engineer and leader and personal interest in contributing to the circular economy.

Juergen Schaper: General Manager, FCC Environment

Juergen Schaper studied at the University of Essen (Germany) Nuclear Process and Power Plant Engineering, before joining in 1991 Wuergassen NPP as Shift Team Leader. He then developed after closure of Wuergassen in 1996 within E.ON as Engineering and Site Manager in conventional Power Stations before he changed to E.ON UK as Engineering Manager of Kingsnorth Power Station in 2006. He left E.ON in 2012 to work as Head of Asset Performance in EDF’s coal fleet at Cottam and West Burton. In 2015 Juergen changed as General Manager to FCC Environment, managing the EfW plant at Lincoln/North Hykeham.