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Isn’t the best ticket a free ticket?

October 21, 2011

You can dance or be a spectator at the POWER-GEN International networking event at Tryst Nightclub in the Wynn Hotel. But you don’t have to pay the $25 ticket price. “Like” us on Facebook for details about getting your ticket for free. Which engineers make the best dancers – mechanical, electrical, or chemical? http://www.facebook.com/POWERGENInternational

 

 

What’s all the buzz about a free ticket?

October 6, 2011

POWER-GEN International attendees asked for more networking events, so you’re invited to an after-hours bash at Tryst Nightclub in the Wynn Hotel. Smart attendees will pass on the $25 ticket price and get a free ticket.

Get details when you “Like” us on Facebook. Have any jokes to share about dancing engineers? http://www.facebook.com/POWERGENInternational

Is Hoover Dam your design temple?

September 21, 2011


You might be an engineer if … your wristwatch has more computing power than a 486DX2-50 processor, but you’re definitely an engineer if Hoover Dam is your design temple.

Hoover Dam is the destination for the POWER-GEN International 2011 tech tour.

The awesome power of Hoover Dam awaits those who admire this National Historic Landmark. Named one of the Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20th Century, the past 75 years have seen the dam become one of the most celebrated monuments in America.


Did you know that:

      • The dam and powerplant  are operated and maintained by the US Bureau of Reclamation.
      • There are 17 main turbines in powerplant.
      • The original turbines were all replaced during an upgrade program between 1986 and 1993.
      • The plant has a nameplate capacity of 2,074,000 kilowatts.
      • The power generation part of the plant was completed in 1961.
      • There are fifteen 178000 HP, one 100000 HP, and one 86000 HP Francis-type vertical hydraulic turbines.
      • There are thirteen 130000 kW, two 127 kW, one 61500 kW, and one 68500 kW generators.
      • All machines are operated at 60 cycles.
      • There are also two 2400 kW station-service units driven by Pelton water wheels. These provide electrical energy for lights and for operating cranes, pumps, motors, compressors, and other electrical equipment within the dam and powerplant.

This year there are two tech tours available during POWER-GEN International: Sunday and Monday, December 11 and 12 for $60. Space is limited, register before November 18. (Sorry, security doesn’t allow “day of” registrations.)

For more information on Hoover Dam: http://tinyurl.com/kqrqzc


Who picks the Projects of the Year Awards winners?

August 10, 2011

2010 Project of the Year Recipients

Honoring excellence in design, construction and engineering of power generation facilities worldwide, the editors at Power Engineering magazine will be judging the Projects of the Year Awards entries.

Last year’s winners represented facilities and or technology that signified excellence in four categories: coal-fired, gas-fired, nuclear and renewable/sustainable energy. These winners were announced and honored at a gala banquet. This year’s winners will be announced at PGI 2011 in Las Vegas.

To be eligible for 2011, project entries must represent either new power plants OR innovative projects at existing facilities anywhere in the world.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

– New power plants
– Retrofit projects, including those featuring installation of controls and environmental equipment
– Re-powering projects
– Innovative use of technology
– Equipment upgrades, including turbines, boilers and auxiliary equipment
– Innovative diagnostic analysis and maintenance programs
– Unique construction management and plant design programs
– Combustion optimization
• Nominated projects must have gone into service between August 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011

Enter yours as the best of coal-fired, gas-fired, renewable or nuclear projects by 8/26. http://www.power-gen.com/etc/medialib/power-gen-international/documents.Par.41619.File.dat/POTY2011.pdf

Join Our Wall of Honor

August 4, 2011

Join us at POWER-GEN International as we salute those brave men and women who have served their country. PennWell wants to honor your service and we are pleased to present the Wall of Honor.

The wall will pay tribute to our military service personnel, past and present, around the world and display the branch, company and name of each person honored.

Submissions for the Wall of Honor to be displayed at POWER-GEN International and NUCLEAR POWER International will be accepted until November 15, 2011.http://www.power-gen.com/index/wall-of_honor.html

Networking Party

July 26, 2011

Are you packing dancing shoes? There’s no place to make contacts like the POWER-GEN Int’l 2011 Offsite Networking Party, located at the infamous  Tryst Nightclub in the Wynn Hotel.

Tryst was originally opened as a restaurant when the Wynn Hotel launched in 2005 . The restaurant closed and reopened as the newest creation from Victor Drais from the infamous Drais Nightclub.  Tryst offers club goers the best overall nightclub experience in Las Vegas.

The Decor, ambiance and setting just can’t be beat with the Jewel being a 50ft. waterfall and lake located directly inside of the club. The best quality of TrYst is that there really isn’t a bad seat in the club it has been designed to accommodate everybody which is why it remains such a success in Vegas.

The LA Times calls it “the best-kept non-secret in local night life.” For networking with colleagues or celebrity sightings, don’t miss this event. http://www.power-gen.com

Experience – Tryst Nightclub at the Wynn Hotel

2011 Projects of the Year

July 10, 2011

The editors at Power Engineering magazine will be judging the Projects of the Year
Awards entries, and announcing the winners at PGI 2011 in Las Vegas. Enter
yours as the best of coal-fired, gas-fired, renewable or nuclear projects by
8/26. Sign up today!

Win a Corvette at POWER-GEN International!

June 14, 2011

POWER-GEN 2010 Car Winner, Andres Zurita-Lopez

You could be a winner in 2011! Entering is easy – just take your entry card to sponsoring company booths,  have it stamped and turn it in for your chance to drive away in style!


Save the dates

May 24, 2011

Open your calendar and enter PGI 2011 on Dec 13-15. That way you’ll be there when 19,000 power-gen professionals converge on Las Vegas for the biggest gathering of your industry colleagues. For the total Vegas experience, are you considering going early? Or staying after? http://www.power-gen.com

Save Dec 13-15 for PGI 2011

May 6, 2011

Destination: Las Vegas for POWER-GEN International. Now you know the dates and the place, what else do you plan to do during your Vegas visit?  http://www.power-gen.com


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