April 18, 2016

Title: Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Presentation: First oil-free and magnetic bearings centrifugal compressors on the HVAC industry

Danfoss Turbocor Compressors (DTC) is dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing the world’s most efficient commercial refrigerant compressors. The result is the first totally oil-free centrifugal compressor, specifically designed for the HVAC industry. The convergence of the active magnetic bearing systems, variable-speed centrifugal compression and digital electronic technologies enables DTC to achieve the highest compressor efficiencies for water-cooled, evaporative cooled and air-cooled HVAC applications. The purpose of this talk is to familiarize the participants with the technology of Danfoss Turbocor Compressorsand explain the position of the company in the global HVAC market.

Date: April 18, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m to 8:00 PM

Location: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, room B210, at 2525 Pottsdamer St, Tallahassee

Attendance:  24
Guest Attendance 7
IEEE Member Attendance 17

Start Time: 2016-4-18 18:00:00
End Time: 2016-4-18 20:00:00
Time Zone: America/New_York
Location: Region 3
Section: TALLAHASSEE AREA
Organizational Unit: PE31
City: Tallahassee
State/Province: Florida
Country: United States


September 29, 2016

Title: Plant Tour for Arvah B. Hopkins Power Generating Station

The Hopkins power plant burns fossil fuels (either natural gas or oil) to convert water to steam in two huge boilers. The steam is used to drive two turbines which are in turn connected to power generators. In addition, power can be produced when needed by two gas turbine generators located at the plant. The plant is located on 230 acres of land 7 miles west of Tallahassee, Florida on Geddie Road. The area, covered with oaks and pines, provides a haven for a variety of wildlife including birds, deer, alligators and even a community of beavers.

Built in 1971, the Hopkins power plant was expanded to more than double its original size in 1977 with construction of a second boiler and power generator. The City has converted the Hopkins Unit 2 conventional steam-generating unit to a more efficient and economical combined cycle system under the Hopkins Unit 2 Repowering Project. As fossil-fueled power plants go, the Hopkins power plant is a medium sized facility, capable of generating up to 504 megawatts of power when local electricity demand requires it. The plant operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year under constant supervision of an expert team of engineers and operators who monitor the plant’s efficiency and cleanliness. Protection of Tallahassee’s beautiful environment is a prime concern of the City’s electric utility and the employees at the Hopkins power plant. Chemists in the plant’s laboratory perform more than 40 tests on water every day, including tests for metal contaminants, mineral precipitates and acidity. In addition, a separate environmental monitoring facility provides independent oversight and verification of all environmental safeguards.

Date: September 29, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m to 3:00 PM EST

Location: Arvah B. Hopkins Power Generating Station, 2146 Geddie Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32310

Organizer: Dr. Thomas Bellarmine t.bellarmine@ieee.org

Attendance:  24
Guest Attendance 3
IEEE Member Attendance 21

Start Time: 2016-9-29 13:00:00
End Time: 2016-9-29 15:00:00
Time Zone: America/New_York
Location: Region 3
Section: TALLAHASSEE AREA
Organizational Unit: PE31
City: Tallahassee
State/Province: Florida
Country: United States