Speaker: John Siefert, Babcock and Wilcox Research Center

When: Thursday September 24, 2009

Where: Arlington Banquets, 1973 Henderson Road, Columbus, OH 43220 (In the shopping center, next to Kroger)

Schedule: Social 6:00pm / Dinner 6:30pm / Presentation 7:15pm

Cost: Member or Guest: $20, Students $10

Topic: Material Challenges in the Construction of Modern Coal-Fired Power Stations

Abstract: In building modern coal-fired power stations, unique challenges must be overcome when working with new and historic materials required by the design. An overview of welding and construction challenges will be presented.

Biography: Mr. Siefert holds a BS in Welding Engineering from the Ohio State University and works in the Welding Lab of the Babcock and Wilcox Research Center. The Welding Lab directly supports the BW-PGG division, which designs and fabricates modern coal-fired power plants for a variety of unique conditions and world-wide customers. In his experience with B&W, Mr. Siefert has had the opportunity to travel the world presenting research and conducting large-scale research and development projects.

RSVP: For reservations, please contact AWS Columbus Section Chairman Bryan Lyons by Friday 9/18/09. All reservations are final on 9/21 and payment will be required. Please be prepared to pay cash or check at the door (checks payable to: AWS Columbus Section).

To RSVP, please contact:
Bryan Lyons
AWS Columbus Section Chairman
614-418-7520
bryan@osu1.net