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Expert in Electric Power Systems
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has conducted many least-cost integrated system planning and operation studies for utilities and pools, as well as load flow and stability analyses for interconnection and wheeling. In addition, Expert has contributed to the development of new techniques and methodologies. He is familiar with the modeling and software available for the solution of these problems. He is also very closely acquainted with the business and regulatory factors affecting power producers, transmitters, and users. He is knowledgeable regarding electric power system modeling, electric energy generation, electric power transmission, and generating stations. He has many personal contacts at utilities and regulatory organizations.
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Expert has conducted economic analyses, feasibility studies, and viability assessments for many power projects. He is closely familiar with the makeup and calculation of avoided costs, as well as local and national rules for bidding and licensing. He has put together complete financing packages and performed contract negotiations. He has also carried out numerous interconnection and wheeling investigations. In addition, Expert has many personal contacts at project development firms, suppliers, and regulatory organizations.
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Expert has performed application engineering work, written purchaser's specifications and vendors proposals, and negotiated and administered contracts for a wide variety of equipment and services. His primary focus had been on gas and steam turbines, generators, boilers, substations, and related auxiliaries and systems. Expert is very familiar with engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services for apparatus and projects. As a result, he has many personal contacts among suppliers and purchasers. He has also assisted with the identification and negotiation of numerous power sales transactions.
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Expert has conducted several major studies of wheeling methodologies, arrangements, and constraints covering most of the United States and prepared and submitted federal and state testimony.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Springfield, Massachusetts;
Chicopee, Massachusetts;
Hartford, Connecticut;
Waterbury, Connecticut;
Danbury, Connecticut;
New Britain, Connecticut;
Bristol, Connecticut;
Albany, New York;
Schenectady, New York;
and Utica, New York.
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Honors |
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1967
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MSEE
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Electric Power Systems Engineering
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Dean's List
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1966
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BSEE
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Electric Power Systems Engineering
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Dean's List
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1990 to
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Independent Consultant
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1967 to 1989
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General Electric Company
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Various technical and managerial positions concerning electric power systems generation, transmission, and distribution systems analysis, development, and application.
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1966 to 1966
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
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Electric power distribution, transmission, and generation systems engineering.
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1965 to 1965
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Public Service Electric & Gas Company
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Electric power distribution, transmission, and generation systems engineering.
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Associations/Societies
Expert is an IEEE Senior Member(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), and AAA Panelist (American Arbitration Association).
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Licenses/Certifications
Expert is a P.E., Professional Engineer in New York State.
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Professional Appointments
Expert is in Eta Kappa Nu, the Electrical Engineering Honorary Society.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has 40 publications on electric power topics.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Public Utilities Fortnightly Magazine
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- Docket EC91-2-000.
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- IPP Contracts and Agreement Conference
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- Industrial Energy Technology Conference
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- National Regulatory Research Institute Conference on Electric Generation System Expansion Analysis
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1967 to 2000
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Several
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Consultant
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Will be provided on request.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Expert in power generation for consulting on a new mobile system/technology which converts diesel power to electricity to kinetic energy via a gear reduction system.
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Electrical power distribution expert for consulting on Conceptual Design For Process Plant - abt 4,000 kw.
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Expert in architectural engineering for consulting on recommendations to improve cost effectiveness of our drawing standards.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert has been an expert witness for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and several State Regulatory Commissions.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Electricity generation Expert needed for consulting on power company voltage fluctuations.
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Power generation expert for consulting on power generation brokerage business.
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Electrical distribution system expert for consulting on electrical transmission systems.
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Expert for consulting on Pole placement.
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Electrical utility expert for consulting on Southern California Blackouts.
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Motor-generator expert for consulting on synchronous AC motor-generator sets.
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Electric power line expert for consulting on power line strike by helocopter over water litigation case.
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Ethylene processing plant expert for consulting on management of change.
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Electricity transmission expert for consulting on Power Injection.
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Expert in power plant procedures for consulting on condemnation case.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
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A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
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Expert is free.
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Training/Seminars
Expert has provided numerous courses on electric power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of electric power apparatus and systems, construction and engineering services, and software for utility planning and engineering.
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Other Skills and Services
Expert has access to periodicals with specialized referral lists for products and services, personal contacts worldwide, and a personal library of technical and commercial publications.
He has also assisted with the identification and negotiation of numerous power sales transactions.
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