2006 CONFERENCE MAY 8 11 2006 EMORY CONFERENCE

2006 CONFERENCE MAY 8 -11, 2006 EMORY CONFERENCE CENTER ATLANTA, GA

WELCOME RECEPTION 7 F Users Group Emory Conference Center Atlanta, GA May 8, 2005

Background The Users Group: n n n set up and controlled by owners and operators of GE 7 F/FA units group has met annually since 1991 designed to present forum for users to state experiences/problems/corrective measures provide forum for open and unified discussion opportunity with GE provide means for direct interface with other users with like/similar applications provide interface with sponsoring vendors

7 F USERS GROUP MISSION STATEMENT

MISSION STATEMENT To provide an open forum through conferences and technological aids, to the Owners/Operators of GE 7 F gas turbine generator systems for effective communication, discussion, and information dissemination regarding the operation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of such systems to maximize equipment performance and reliability.

Steering Committee n n n 10 -12 Users representing majority of the model range primarily an administrative body organize annual meeting(s) act as primary interface as required with GE Energy Services when necessary, to present a unified voice of major issue(s) to GE manage website

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Members Bob Holm – co-chairperson Joel Holt – co-chairperson Don Barnett Carine Bullock Art Hamilton Peter So Miles Valentine Steve Bates Ed Fuselier Marshall Mc. Duffie Jennifer Stenger Paul White

Users The users are asked to: n n n cooperate in the gathering and exchange of information provide data and presentations at the conference that exchange problems and experiences that are helpful to all share information/experiences on questions presented on the website to assist others in problem identification and resolution techniques

GE ISSUES n always has issues that need to be resolved n will pursue issues more aggressively if done as fleet issue rather than singularly n ongoing process of problem identification, review, and resolution.

GE Webcast – Updates n n n Teleconference and Power. Point presentation held on schedule determined by need to communicate Currently addressing F-Technology turbine issues Users Group has forwarded list of topics for future Webcast’s Summary sheet issued after every Webcast meeting Opportunity to ask questions/comment on issues related to defined discussion topic

EXHIBITORS n n n Fifty three Exhibitors Fifty five tables One hundred fifteen exhibitor personnel Lunch Sponsors – Wood Group – Pratt and Whitney Break sponsors – Turbotect – Interstate Batteries – Trinity Turbines

EXHIBITORS Other activity/event sponsors – – – – – ZOK Inc. Wood Group Young & Franklin United Air Filter Sulzer Hickham Gas Turbine Controls AGT Services EONE Mitsubishi Power Systems Conax Buffalo Technologies

ITEMS OF NOTE n 2007 Conference – – n Specific Group Name – n May 15 -18, 2007 Emory Conference Center Process of registering group name Need Steering Committee Members – Need at least two new members n Have input to your conference assembly

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