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WEDNESDAY: October 15, 2008 |
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8:30 AM
Room A |
Session 1: Special Training Session by Strategic Work Systems
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
Robert Williamson, Strategic Work Systems |
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Maintenance & Operations Training & Qualification Process Design and Development · Designed especially for small plants. Avoid the common mistakes and misconceptions of training systems design and development: focus on results. Our approaches assure immediate ROI from more reliable, higher performing equipment and processes. Individual skills profiles, assessments, focused training and qualification are emphasized. Added concentrations include pay-for-applied skills compensation system design, new job design, multi-skill, etc. |
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8:30 AM |
Session 2: State of the Art-Dynamic Alignment Measurements-OL2R |
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Room B |
J. Scott Glover, CEO and Managing Partner, The Advanced Team |
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1 Hour |
“Off-Line-To-Running” is the new standard for machinery that has a differential in elongating temperatures for the different components. OL2R measurements quickly and accurately record the total change in machinery alignment. |
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8:30 AM |
Session 3: “Show Me The Money” – Strategies and Tactics for Maintenance Management ROI |
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Room C |
C. Paul Oberg, President, EPAC Software Technologies |
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1 Hour |
Many maintenance organizations seek to justify additions to staff, increased availability of spare parts, implementation of maintenance management software and the like but fail to realize, achieve or document any benefits. This session will identify some strategies and tactics to realize and document benefits in the areas of maintenance labor productivity, materials management and asset reliability. |
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9:40 AM
Room A |
Session 4: Special Training Session by LAI Reliability Systems
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
Ed Stanek, Jr., LAI Reliability Systems |
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With initiatives like Lean placing greater demand on equipment reliability, learn why the industry turns to LAI Reliability Systems for the most innovative solutions, tools, training and processes; taking Maintenance & Reliability efforts to a new level. |
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9:40 AM |
Session 5: LED’s – Evolution and Technology |
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Room B |
Blake Landua, LC; SSM Region 8; Acuity Brands Lighting |
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1 Hour |
The objective of the presentation will be an introduction to the history, development and current state of LED technology. This will include information on the following areas: 1. The state of LED technology including defining lumen output, cost, and controllability. 2. LED Challenges including cost, white light, fixture reliability, warranty issues, standardization, and fixture performance. 3. Key considerations for specifying LEDs. Attendees will also get an overview of challenges and considerations when dealing with LED lighting solutions. |
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9:40 AM |
Session 6: The Importance of Fundamental Technical Skills Training |
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Room C |
Mike Halpern, Senior Consultant for Training Solutions, TPC Training Systems |
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1 Hour |
This is Pertinent to developing and maintaining a skilled work force. Various key considerations are required for analyzing your training needs, designing and training programs “Road Map”, developing, Acquiring training content and implementing a training program. |
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10:50 AM
Room A |
Session 7: Special Training Session by Flir Systems
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
Speaker To-Be-Announced |
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The Infrared Training Center (ITC), the premier educational and training resource for infrared camera application professionals, is the perfect place to get high-quality interactive thermography training from the most qualified international thermography instructors. We have the most extensive hands-on laboratories for learning IR applications, offer full-color course materials, and are the only IR Training resource that is ISO 9001 registered.
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10:50 AM |
Session 8: Green Cleaning and Green Buildings |
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Room B |
Sharon Hon; Preferred Companies, Inc.; Upstate SC Chapter IFMA; USGBC SC Upstate Branch |
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1 Hour |
Presentation includes GREEN cleaning terminology, definitions, green cleaning, indoor air quality. Includes introduction to USGBC and LEED and discusses the building impact, Green savings and industry facts. A LEED-EB cleaning requirement update will be presented along with various resources. |
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10:50 AM |
Session 9: Cool Thermoplastic Roofing Systems For Sustainable Buildings. |
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Room C |
Drew Ballensky, General Manager, Duro-Last Roofing |
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1 Hour |
Performance characteristics of Thermoplastic Roofing Systems and the results from infrared case studies done on reflective roofing products. The Bottom Line-Cool Roofing energy savings |
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12:30 AM
Room A |
Session 10: Special Training Session by American Trainco
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
John Schuster, American Trainco |
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Anyone can teach theory, but there simply is no substitute for experience. What sets American Trainco apart is our ability to communicate that experience into the brains of our students. As one attendee told us at the end of his two-day training course, "I think I can go back to work now and teach the veterans a thing or two." Mission accomplished.
Unaffiliated and Non-commercial - Unlike some training experiences, you won't get a sales presentation at an American Trainco seminar - all you get is an honest, commercially unbiased education. We do not engage in the practice of selling or promoting any other company's products or services, so you know that by attending one of our seminars, your time and money is well spent. |
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12:30 PM |
Session 11: Leveraging the Power of Infrared for Facilities Inspection |
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Room B |
Jeff Dale, District Sales Manager, Flir Systems |
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1 Hour |
This session will explore how infrared (IR) Technology can be used to Monitor and diagnose building conditions. IR can discover hidden issues that can impact structural integrity, woken welfare, and capital investments. Examples will illustrate how infrared can detect moisture, electrical problems, roofing issues, and more. |
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12:30 PM |
Session 12: Your Boiler Room – A Time Bomb? |
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Room C |
Byron Nichols; ASOPE Region IV President |
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1 Hour |
A Boiler Room Time Bomb is a reality of what can happen to a boiler room if an explosion would happen and what to do to keep it from happening. In the United States, boiler explosions are common, you just do not hear about them. Most are caused by inexperienced employees, or employees who ‘know it all’, reduced personnel and/or poor or no maintenance procedures. The American Society of Power Engineers is continuously looking at ways to educate and make people aware of the dangers; the life that may be taken could be mine. |
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1:40 PM |
Session 13: Material Flow Goals and Techniques to Improve Production |
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Room A |
Terry Lawrence, Technical Team Leader, HTI Logistics Services |
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1 Hour |
Learn how the material flow in your facility should be more than just a cost to be reduced. From raw material receipt through production to shipment to your customer, good material flow goals and execution lead to improved production rates, fewer changeovers, and lower overall inventory levels. |
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1:40 PM |
Session 14: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) |
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Room B |
Michael Fitzgerald, Program Manager, Advanced Technology |
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1 Hour |
Root cause analysis is a process used to identify the root causes of problems or events, is arguably the most powerful piece of equipment available in the proactive maintenance “Toolbox.” RCA is designed to discover not only what or how something happened, but why it happened, and also determine the underlying causes of proper corrective measures can be implemented to prevent any reoccurrences. |
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1:40 PM |
Session 15: IAQ Mold Remediation & Air Monitoring |
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Room C |
John Cain, President, Carolina Air Care |
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1 Hour |
Do you know for sure that you are working in a healthy building? Discussion includes air monitoring, airborne contaminants, hazardous conditions, mold & fungus, air quality and remediation. |
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THURSDAY: October 16, 2008 |
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8:30 AM
Room A |
Session 16: Special Training Session by American Trainco
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
John Schuster, American Trainco |
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Anyone can teach theory, but there simply is no substitute for experience. What sets American Trainco apart is our ability to communicate that experience into the brains of our students. As one attendee told us at the end of his two-day training course, "I think I can go back to work now and teach the veterans a thing or two." Mission accomplished.
Unaffiliated and Non-commercial - Unlike some training experiences, you won't get a sales presentation at an American Trainco seminar - all you get is an honest, commercially unbiased education. We do not engage in the practice of selling or promoting any other company's products or services, so you know that by attending one of our seminars, your time and money is well spent. |
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8:30 AM |
Session 17: Troubleshoot Faster & Avoid Downtime Using Thermal Imaging. |
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Room B |
Dick Dwyer, SE Thermography RSM, Fluke Corporation |
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1 Hour |
Fundamentals of Thermal Imaging; how to troubleshoot using infrared cameras to reduce your downtime and costs using “Fusion Technology.” |
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8:30 AM |
Session 18: Ultra Filtration Membrane Separation Reduces Oily Waste Water Discharged and Costs. |
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Room C |
Michael Presley, President & CEO, Separation Dynamics |
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1 Hour |
Oily Industrial Waste Water Discharges are a prime candidate for water minimization and chemical recycle and reuse. Learn from several case studies that identify cost and process fluid reuse with an Ultra Filtration Membrane Separation Design. |
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9:40 AM
Room A |
Session 19: Special Training Session by LAI Reliability Systems
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
Ed Stanek, Jr., LAI Reliability Systems |
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With initiatives like Lean placing greater demand on equipment reliability, learn why the industry turns to LAI Reliability Systems for the most innovative solutions, tools, training and processes; taking Maintenance & Reliability efforts to a new level. |
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9:40 AM |
Session 20: Effectively Prioritizing Your Maintenance Work |
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Room B |
C. Paul Oberg, President, EPAC Software Technologies |
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1 Hour |
This session will examine a valuable methodology called RIME (Ranking Index for Maintenance Expenditures), originally developed for the U.S. Navy, and now being used successfully by plants and other facilities. Learn how application of this prioritizing system can put reason behind your maintenance expenditures, helping to lower costs and increase the efficiency of maintenance operations. |
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9:40 AM |
Session 21: Scalable Physical Security Planning |
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Room C |
Mark Ahuna, Design Engineer, RSH Protection Inc. |
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1 Hour |
A presentation and discussion about developing a scalable physical security plan for single and multiple-site facilities. From the lock master key system to integrated electronic security. All aspects will be discussed, as well as the role of it and HR supervisors. |
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10:50 AM
Room A |
Session 22: Special Training Session by Flir Systems
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
Speaker To-Be-Announced |
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The Infrared Training Center (ITC), the premier educational and training resource for infrared camera application professionals, is the perfect place to get high-quality interactive thermography training from the most qualified international thermography instructors. We have the most extensive hands-on laboratories for learning IR applications, offer full-color course materials, and are the only IR Training resource that is ISO 9001 registered. |
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10:50 AM |
Session 23: How to Obtain Energy Savings With Infrared Gas Heaters |
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Room B |
Ron Hamrick, Sales Representative, Space-Ray Infrared Heaters |
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1 Hour |
With today’s rising gas prices, learn how you can benefit from a proven way for a facility to reduce heating costs. This technology is geared mainly to Commercial/Industrial Manufacturers and warehouses. |
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10:50 AM |
Session 24: Green Building 101 |
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Room C |
Bob Bourguignon, AIA and LEED AP, Sustainable Architecture, LLC |
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1 Hour |
This course is designed as an introduction to U. S Green Building Council, green building principles, and the fundamentals of the LEED® Rating System.™ Topics covered include a short history of green building, climate change and building impacts, motivators for green building, conventional versus integrated approaches to building design, construction and operations and the associated benefits.
Bob is an Architect who owns and manages Sustainable Architecture, LLC, he has been a member of the USGBC since 2000 and a LEED AP since 2001, he was instrumental in the forming of the USGBC South Carolina Chapter and the Upstate Branch. He currently has two LEED projects under construction and 3 in various stages of planning. |
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12:30 PM
Room A |
Session 25: Special Training Session by Strategic Work Systems
Sponsored by Lubrication Management & Technology and Maintenance Technology Magazines |
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1 Hour |
Robert Williamson, Strategic Work Systems |
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Maintenance & Operations Training & Qualification Process Design and Development · Designed especially for small plants. Avoid the common mistakes and misconceptions of training systems design and development: focus on results. Our approaches assure immediate ROI from more reliable, higher performing equipment and processes. Individual skills profiles, assessments, focused training and qualification are emphasized. Added concentrations include pay-for-applied skills compensation system design, new job design, multi-skill, etc. |
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12:30 PM |
Session 26: TPM-The Operator Element |
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Room B |
Michael Fitzgerald, Program Manager, Advanced Technology |
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1 Hour |
Total productive maintenance (TPM) is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that trains and involves operations and support personnel, institutionalized continuous improvement and embodies the overall lean culture of an enterprise. TPM is one of many lean tools that engage all employees to eliminate waste, improve equipment reliability and overall business performance. |
