Our winter meeting will be an “All LNG” symposium/conference that will address
the use of LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) as a
potential fuel for the marine waterways in the Great Lakes Basin. This will be a
two-day conference that will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Great
Lakes Waterways Conference on Thursday, February 23. Our preliminary agenda is
as follows:
Thursday, February 23, 1430-1630 (approx)
An
introduction to LNG and CNG, moderated by Gary Van Tassel, with participation by
Bob Kamb (Clean Energy Fuels). This session is intended to be an
introductory/educational forum for SNAME members and other participants, with
numerous opportunities for questions and answers by attendees.
Thursday,
February 23, 1800-2000
SNAME-hosted reception at the Hyatt Regency at the
Arcade
Friday, February 24, 0730-0830
SNAME-sponsored continental
breakfast
Friday, February 24, 0830-1230
Dr. Mike Parsons (Professor
Emeritus, University of Michigan) will present a paper "Converson of the U.S.
Great Lakes Steam Bulk Carriers to LNG Propulsion - Initial Report" on the
feasibility of converting the remaining Great Lakes steamship bulk carriers to
LNG fuel.
Note: The following speakers will be grouped into two or more
panels which will be finalized as the meeting date approaches, so there is no
particular order to the listing:
Chart Industries (manufacturer of
cryogenic equipment) will talk about the challenges of manufacturing tanks for
storing or transporting LNG and CNG.
John Thompson (DTE Energy) will
talk about the availability and distribution of CNG in Michigan, and also
address the issue of “safety in the gas train” (how the safety of the entire
system, from tanks to burners, is addressed on shore-based systems).
Ivar Flusund, Technical Manager Rolls-Royce Marine-Aalesund, Norway, and
Odd Magne Horgen, General Sales Manager Rolls Royce Marine-Bergen, Norway, will
discuss Rolls Royce’s experiences with applications of lean burn LNG propulsion
and auxiliary engines and systems in a variety of vessel designs world-wide.
Bob Kamb (Clean Energy Fuels) will discuss what is realistically
possible in the near term for the Great Lakes as far as the use of LNG and CNG.
Ken Westcar (Toromont CAT) will discuss his company’s experience working
with LNG-fueled engines.
Peter Jacobs (Wartsila) will talk about LNG
bunkering and storage, automation, dual fuel engine technology, and the
potential cost savings with LNG as a fuel.
Stephen Gumpel (ABS – Vice
President for Business Development) will discuss the role of ABS in the
development of LNG and CNG as a fuel in the marine industry
Friday,
February 24, 1230-1330
SNAME-sponsored luncheon
Friday, February 24,
1330-1600
SNAME-sponsored dessert and coffee bar to afford participants the
opportunity to network, continue discussions, and also to plan for the