SAE International - Twin Cities' Section
December 2007 Dinner Meeting
Meeting Date: December 12
 
Advanced Technologies for Power Generation,
Is the Reciprocating Engine to be Replaced?
Cummins Power Generation Presented by:
Paul Plahn
Advanced Engineering Director
Cummins Power Generation		 Cummins Power Generation
Cummins Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer of engines for transportation and electric power generation equipment; also seeking to develop advanced energy conversions technologies. Their key focus is the development of high energy conversion efficiency and lower emissions technologies for current and future products. The presentation will cover a range of technologies that include diesel engines, gas engines, and fuel cells for a variety of on the road and stationary power generation applications. Cummins has a portfolio of advanced engineering work in each technology area that is internally and externally funded by the Department of Energy.
  • Evolving technologies to reduce in-cylinder and tail pipe emissions of diesel and spark ignited engines.
  • Implications of using alternative renewable fuels.
  • Fuel cell development programs and how they will play a role in power generation.
Maps to Cummmins Power Generation presented below.
Date: 12 December 2007, Wednesday
 
Times:   Events:
  5:45 PM   Registration, Social Hour
  6:15 PM   Dinner; Menu: Pizza and Beverages
  7:00 PM   Presentation by Paul Plahn, Director-Advanced Engineering - Cummins Power Generation
In Attendance: Cost:
Members and Family $ 10.00
Seniors (60 & Over) $ 8.00
Students $ 8.00
Non-Members $ 12.00
 
Meeting Location: Cummins Power Generation Address: 1400 73rd Ave NE, Fridley, MN
MapQuest to Cummins Power Generation.
 
For RESERVATIONS:
* * * Deadline: Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 2 PM has passed * * *
 
  • Sorry, but all Reservation options for this month's event have closed.
* * Dinner reservations can NO LONGER be accepted. * *
 
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Vitaliy Pechenuk - SAE Twin Cities Section Chairman for 2007 - 2008
Contact Information:
E-Mail:  vitaliy.pechenuk@Cummins.com
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