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ME/IE 8773-8774
MAIN DEPARTMENT SEMINAR SERIES Host: Joachim V.R. Heberlein Heat Recovery Steam Generator Technology
and its Role by Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Abstract: Dr. Eriksen will describe the technical and operational features of Heat Recovery Steam Generators and their role in modern combined cycle power plants. He will discuss the Nooter/Eriksen business model and how his career evolved from a student at the University of Minnesota to the leader of one of the leading Heat Recovery Steam Generator suppliers in the world. He will conclude with some of the challenges facing Nooter/Eriksen and the Heat Recovery Steam Generator industry. Bio: Dr. Vernon L. Eriksen earned
his B.S. (1965), M.S. (1968), and Ph.D. (1971) degrees in Mechanical
Engineering from the University of Minnesota. From 1971-1975,
he worked at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors, as Director
of Research and Development where he was responsible for development
of new heat exchangers for automotive and industrial applications.
From 1976-1985, Dr. Eriksen was affiliated with Deltak Corporation
where he served as International Director of Research and Development,
Managing Director, Executive Vice President, and President. He
was responsible for design, fabrication and supply of a wide variety
of Heat Recovery Steam Generators, Heat Recovery Boilers, fired
boilers, and regenerators utilized in industrial processes. Dr.
Eriksen was Vice President at Econotherm Energy Systems, Inc.
from 1985-86. He was responsible for design and sales of Heat
Recovery Steam Generators for use in combined cycle electricity
generating plants and gas turbine based cogeneration facilities.
From1987 to the present, Dr. Erikson, as President of Nooter/Eriksen,
Inc., is responsible for sales, design, fabrication and supply
of Heat Recovery Steam Generators for use in combined cycle electricity
generating plants and gas turbine based cogeneration facilities.
Nooter/Eriksen has held the leading position for North American
market share for the supply of Heat Recovery Steam Generators
since 1996 and achieved the leading position for world market
share in 1999. Dr. Eriksen is a Fellow of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers and also a Member of the Industrial Advisory
Board. He is a member of and past chairman of the Gas Turbine
Heat Transfer Committee, a member of the Industrial and Cogeneration
Committee, and former member of Honors and Awards Committee of
the Heat Transfer Division. He held several offices while a member
of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association, as Secretary,
Treasurer, and member of the Board of Directors. He received an
Outstanding Achievement Award in 1994 from the University of Minnesota. Informal Faculty Luncheon: Wednesday, February 25, 2004, 12:00 noon. Meet in 1100 ME and walk to lunch with other faculty. Dr. Eriksen will be able to attend. |
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