Session 2: Smith College Cogeneration Plant Tour

Description

Tour the recently completed cogeneration plant, for combined heat and power which serves the Smith College campus. Several old steam boilers were removed and replaced with a new gas turbine that drives an electric generator. The cogeneration project uses the same type of gas turbine that is commonly used in jet engines. The electric generator produces 3.5 megawatts of power enough to supply the base load for the campus, and the exhaust gases generate steam which is used as heat. This project has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions and is projected to save approximately $650,000/year in electricity purchase cost. We will meet in Seelye Hall for an introduction to the project and then walk to the plant together. There will be time for discussion and questions. To read more about the science behind the plant visit http://www.smith.edu/physplant/greenteam/greenbuilding.php

Speaker: David W Madigan, P.E.

David W. Madigan, P.E. brings over twenty years of professional experience to his work in mechanical systems design for new and renovated buildings in a number of sectors including colleges and universities, science and laboratory facilities, and performing arts centers. Vice President and Principal of van Zelm Heywood & Shadford, Inc. since 1993, he earned a Master of Science in Building Energy Engineering from the University of Colorado and is a LEED™-Accredited Professional and frequent lecturer on the practice of sustainable design. He has been utilizing sustainable principals in his projects since the early 1980's.

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Raytheon

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US Navy

CIA

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Rohm and Haas