The 2013 Fluid Power Systems Conference, scheduled for November 19 to 21 at the Doubletree Hotel, Rosemont, Ill., will kick off with a keynote address by Gary W. Rogers, president and CEO of FEV Inc. Rogers, a commercial vehicle powertrain expert, has titled his presentation, “Reducing Energy Expenses Utilizing Hybrid Waste Trucks, Transit Buses, and Delivery Vehicles.”
Rogers currently sits on the National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) Board on Energy and Environmental Systems and on the Medium and Heavy-duty Truck CO2 and Fuel Economy Phase 2 committee for the NAS. He will discuss the state of development of hydraulic hybrid systems with respect to commercial vehicles including factors such as efficiency, commonality of infrastructure and total cost of ownership. The technology will be compared to hybrid electric and CNG-fuelled alternatives.
Now in its third year, the conference will feature design workshops to communicate the importance of energy efficiency and reliability, hands-on maintenance instruction, roundtable discussions, and networking events, including an Innovations Showcase.
Hosted by the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), the FPDA Motion and Control Network (FPDA), and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) this conference, now in its third year, will host more than 150 professionals responsible for specifying, designing and/or maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems in industrial settings or mobile applications.
The two-day educational conference will focus on:
- Design workshops to communicate why energy efficiency and reliability are increasingly a concern of machine builders and the role of fluid power in increasing machine efficiency and reliability and balancing cost issues for hydraulic and pneumatic systems;
- Hands-on instruction into practical maintenance techniques from fluid power component manufacturers, distributors, and system integrators;
- Facilitated roundtable discussions, where peers can share specific challenges associated with their industry and applications, learn about fluid power standards, best practices in building efficient and reliable fluid power systems, and the future of fluid power;
- Networking events, including the Innovations Showcase, to help participating engineers and technicians engage with technology providers from fluid power manufacturing and distribution companies to learn the newest, cutting edge developments in energy efficient and reliable developments in hydraulics and pneumatics.
Mark Perry, IFPS President
Reducing Energy and Expenses Utilizing Hydraulic Hybrid Waste Trucks, Transit Buses and Delivery Vehicles
Gary Rogers, FEV, Inc.
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Businesses And Manufacturers’ Working Together to Optimize Pneumatic System Efficiency in the Field
Eric Battino, Pepsico and Jon Jensen, SMC Corporation of America -
Why Machinery Builders Need Reliability Data From Fluid Power Component Suppliers
John Berninger, Parker Hannifin Corporation (retired) -
Safe And Efficient Pneumatic Systems – ISO 4414 Standard Review
Gary Baumgardner, Parker Hannifin Corporation
10:00 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Regenerative Technologies for Energy Efficiency
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Hydraulic Hose And Hose Assembly Application Guidelines ISO/TS 17165-2 Standards Review
Lou Moreiras Parker Hannifin Corporation (retired) -
Safe and Efficient Hydraulic Systems – ISO 4413 Standard Review
Jerry Carlin, Eaton Corporation - Electro-Hydraulic Mobile Valves, Applications and Selection Method
10:00 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Safe and Efficient Hydraulic Systems – ISO 4413 Standard Review
Jerry Carlin, Eaton Corporation -
Selection and Application of Hydraulic Filters – ISO/TS 15640 Standard Review
Eric Krause, Pall Corporation - Electro-Hydraulic Industrial Valve Applications and Selection Method
- Regenerative Technologies for Energy Efficiency
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Once You've Reduced Demand, How Do You Capture the Savings?
Bill Scales, Scales Industrial -
Panel Discussion / Q&A
Bill Scales, Jon Jensen, Eric Battino and John Berninger
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New Concepts in Hydraulic Reservoir Design and Sizing
Dan Helgerson, Cascade Steel Rolling Mills -
Heat Exchanger Types; Selection and Sizing Methods for Mobile Applications
Mel Arent, Emmegi Heat exchangers
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Heat Exchanger Types; Selection and Sizing Methods for Mobile Applications
Mel Arent, Emmegi Heat exchangers -
Pump and Motor Control vs. Valve Control
Dan Helgerson, Cascade Steel Rolling Mills
Kent Darnell, Womack Machine Supply
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Energy Savings Through Proper Sizing of Pneumatic Components
Frank Langro, Festo Corporation
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Assessing a Mobile Hydraulics System Design for Energy Efficiency
Ernie Parker, Hennepin Technical College
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Assessing an Industrial Hydraulics System Design for Energy Efficiency
Bob Sheaf, CFC Solar
An afternoon program designed to inform and engage conference participants in a discussion about the future direction of energy efficient fluid power.
Eric Lanke, NFPA CEO
Aaron Saunders, Boston Dynamics
Ken Cunefare, Georgia Tech
Lonnie Love, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Eric Lanke, NFPA CEO
Click here to register, or visit www.nfpa.com/events/fpsc.htm for more information.