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Custom-designed courses
Site Copyright 2003
Stephen R. Smith
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Stephen Smith is a coal combustion consultant providing process solutions through
engineering management and technical services.
Coalsmith
focuses on measurement processes for the effective utilization of coal,
calling on 30 years experience in coal analysis, sampling,
weighing, bias testing, combustion, and stockpile inventory. When you
have a problem, Coalsmith can supply effective solutions at a low cost.
Coalsmith is effective at communicating his knowledge on many levels.
A
certified master facilitator and trainer, he holds a Master of Science degree
in Engineering Management and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee.
RECENT
PROJECTS :
BIAS TESTING COAL SAMPLING SYSTEMS
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ASTM D6518 Bias Test of Coal Sampling System - in collaboration with Wolffware we have produced streamlined Excel
software to quickly calculate bias test multivariate statistics. The script
compares reference and system coal samples taken during a bias test of a coal
sampling system. Product available now for purchase and installation on PCs
running Excel. Trial licenses available, or send me your data and we'll run
it for you to evaluate.
ONLINE ANALYSIS OF COAL
- Many utility performance
engineers are considering using coal analyzers since we began to
elaborate on the benefits. We are now preparing an in-depth training
class to help power plant engineers become familiar with all aspects of
online analysis. The class scheduled for May 21-22. For registration
information, contact Coalsmith.
- The final report on the TVA
Cumberland plant coal analyzer has been shipped to EPRI and will be
released this month. The project was initiated in 1999 between TVA,
EPRI, and Western
Kentucky University
to test a prototype PFTNA analyzer.
- A confidential report has
been prepared for TVA for PGNAA coal analyzers. Many power plants are
'flying blind' and don't know the quality of their #1 consumable. Every
power plant needs on line analysis of coal, to predict boiler efficiency
and prevent deratings from boiler slagging. Increasing the number of measurements from
a periodic daily 'grab' sample to a continuous online sample improves
measurement precision over the single bomb calorimeter test of a
composited sample of coal dust.
- In collaboration with Pearl Street Inc. we
have a preformed a multi-client industry study of On-Line Coal
Analyzers, a review of coal analyzer markets, trends, and technologies.
Process optimization requires real time coal analysis.
COAL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS
- Why not let Coalsmith help
you investigate new business opportunities by conducting a market
opportunity survey? A team of Coalsmith engineers conducted field
studies in the great state of Alabama,
including surveillance of loading docks, utility plants, and
laboratories. The final report included coal production and consumption
estimates by type, market penetration and size, competitors
strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations. Coalsmith retains
credibility with Alabama coal suppliers, laboratories, utilities, and
vendors, including Drummond Company,
Alabama Power, Standard Labs, SGS, and Maritime and Commodity
Services of New Orleans.
- The next ASTM Meeting will
be held in Denver, CO May 21-24, 2008. A 'Blacksmith and
Barbeque' event will be the hightlight of this
years seminar session on Tuesday. ASTM meetings
are held twice a year and include a seminar of technical presentations
on chemical analysis of coal. ASTM
meetings are the best way to catch up on technical issues in an informal
atmosphere of leading coal scientists from around the country. Meetings
are free and open to all who want to participate, membership is not
required, costs only $75 per year and you get the latest book of coal
standards when you join.
TECHNICAL CONSULTING
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Coalsmith
provides technical and financial perspectives on energy technologies to
clients of the Gerson
Lehrman Group "Council of Advisors". GLGroup provides phone consulting access to industry
experts like Coalsmith so investment firms and fund managers can be
technically and financially informed before investing in hedge funds, new
technologies, and stock IPOs.
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
- With the impending
retirement of thousands of engineers in the 'baby boom' generation,
there is a need for adequate training in the coal industry. Coalsmith
Consultants has an excellent reputation for training and can provide
your company with custom-made Coal Quality Control seminars at
your site. These three day instructional seminars will give your staff
the knowledge for technical oversight of coal sampling operations.
Download a class
syllabus for the Fall 2007 class.
- Understanding Knowledge and
Technical Workers - Upon graduation, Coalsmith realized there are many ways to
improve the effectiveness of engineers and help managers realize
additional value to their organizations. In collaboration with a management
consultant, we developed our unique "Successful
Geek" seminar. Geeks are the technical and knowledge workers of
today who are essential to 21st century business success. Schedule this
seminar to find out how to quickly resolve geek/manager conflict,
facilitate business innovation, release creative energy, and improve
your bottom line.
- National Weighing and Sampling Association. Plans are being finalized
for a February 2009 conference on coal weighing and sampling in St. Louis, MO.
There are two days of useful presentations on coal quality, weighing,
and sampling. An excellent opportunity to network and learn with coal
industry experts from around the country.
DOWNLOAD
CONFERENCE PAPERS. ARTICLES, and POWERPOINT FILES
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NUMAT coal analyzer test results, Conference on On
line Coal Analysis, Nov 2004
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Paradise Lost-TVA Paradise Prep Plant article, Coal Preparation Society of America,
Winter 2004, Vol. 2, No.4, article on the retirement
of the Paradise Coal Preparation Plant in Drakesboro, KY.
Contact
me for your complimentary copy.
Photo © 2004 Stephen R. Smith
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