[VPAAEtal] Energy Colloquium on April 8

[Academic Affairs]

Energy Colloquium on April 8

http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/colleges/artsSciences/departments
/physicsAstronomy/colloquiaSeminars/default.aspx

4-5pm, Thursday, April 8, Science 127 

 

(1) Nuclear Energy and Related Issues

Allison Sparks, Paul Stevens and Vinod Sharma, Clean Energy America (
http://www.cleanenergy4america.org/)

 

Abstract1: The commercial nuclear industry accounts for 20% of the
United States' electricity production and has the largest fleet of
nuclear reactors in the world, with 104 plants currently operating in
the nation.  Yet many Americans are unaware of the benefits of nuclear
energy, which emits no carbon dioxide during electricity production and
provides low cost electricity.  Going forward, President Obama has
recently pledged support for the industry, including a proposal of $54
billion in loan guarantees for new reactors in the 2011 budget.  With
new nuclear power facilities on the horizon, Clean Energy America
speakers believe it is imperative to incite discussion and answer
questions about the future of the industry.  The safety of the plants,
the costs associated with running and building new plants and nuclear
waste disposal will be discussed in this talk.

(2) Bioenergy and Related Issues

Jim Heitholt, TAMU-Commerce, 
http://faculty.tamu-commerce.edu/jheitholt/index.htm

Abstract2: the pros and cons of bioenergy will be discussed.

 

Main Speakers:

Paul Stevens, P.E. Director, Capital Region Operations, Epsilon Systems
Solutions, Inc.

 

Paul received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson
University, his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the University of
Michigan and his Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic
Studies from the Naval War College.  He is a registered Professional
Engineer in the State of Michigan. Paul is the responsible for his
companies commercial nuclear industry support services as well as the
business development lead for the Washington, DC area.  He heads a cadre
of seasoned professionals who can provide nuclear training, assessment,
and corrective action development/execution services. Prior to joining
Epsilon Systems, Paul served for over 25 years in the US Navy Submarine
Service.  He qualified on 5 different reactor designs (S7G, S5W, S6G,
S8G and S6W) and served on four submarines (USS Pogy, USS
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, USS Florida (Gold) and was the Commanding
Officer of the USS Seawolf (SSN 21)).  After his command tour he worked
for the Director of Naval Reactors as his Special Assistant for Fleet
Operations and the Prospective Commanding Officer Instructor.  

Paul resides in McLean, VA with his wife Karen and their three children,
Fred, Grace and Maxwell.

Vinod Sharma, P.E. Senior Managing Engineer, Exponent Mechanics and
Materials


Mr. Sharma has 20 years of broad-based technical expertise in design
analysis, testing, and engineering program management to address plant
equipment reliability, condition monitoring, and maintenance issues at
domestic and international power generation stations, oil refineries,
petrochemical plants, and pipelines. Mr. Sharma has hands-on experience
with a range of flow-control hardware, including instrumentation,
valves, pumps, and steam boilers. He has used advanced analytical
software and detailed computer-based analysis and testing tools,
including non-intrusive diagnostics and flow measurements, experimental
design and instrumentation, data acquisition and digital signal
processing, computational fluid dynamic analysis of valves, and
finite-element analysis for sealed bearing assemblies of down-hole
drilling motors. His broad background and active industry involvement
have provided him a well-rounded understanding of a range of related
fields, such as 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements, and the application of
ASME Codes and Standards to evaluate operation and maintenance issues,
fabrication, and design defects. He has taught several advanced
technical courses on wear and fatigue failure analysis and prevention.
Mr. Sharma earned a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian
Institute of Technology Madras, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from
the University of Houston and an Executive MBA from The University of
Texas in Austin. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of
Texas and California.

 

 

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