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Seminar Schedule

45^th Fabric-Filter Baghouse Seminar

April 23-24, 2008

ETS's Fabric-Filter Baghouse seminar is designed for engineers, operators and maintenance personnel. It covers what a baghouse is, how it works, the effects and relative importance of critical operating parameters, how to achieve maximum performance capability, and how to maintain the equipment in good working order. Troubleshooting and maintenance guidelines will be discussed in detail.

AGENDA

Day 1: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
FUNDAMENTALS

8:30 am Registration & Seminar Package. Coffee and Donuts. Welcome

8:40 - 9:00 Introduction & Overview

9:00 - 10:00 Fundamentals: Fabric & Filter Systems

10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break

10:15 - 11:15 Design Features of Fabric Filter Systems

11:15 - 12:00 Applications

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Optimizing Operations of Fabric Filters (Cost):
(A) Effects on operating costs;
(B) Effects on annualized costs.

2:00 - 2:45 Cost Workshop

2:45 - 3:00 Coffee Break

3:00 - 4:30 Trends in Baghouse Technology Panel: Presented by Industry Professionals

4:30 - 5:15 Fabric Testing

5:15 - 7:00 Lab Tour and Social

Day 2: Thursday, April 24, 2008
O & M

8:30 am Registration (New Arrivals). Coffee and Donuts

8:40 - 9:15 Installation and Start-Up

9:15 - 10:00 Warranties and Performance Guarantees

10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break

10:15 - 11:00 Inspection and Maintenance Procedures for Achieving Smooth Operations

11:00 - 12:45 Troubleshooting: Symptoms, Causes and Remedies - Group Workshop - Case Studies

12:45 - 1:00 Diplomas and Closing Exercises

SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

Dr. John D. McKenna: CEO of ETS, Inc. Over Thirty years fabric filter and other APC device experience. Lecturer - EPA fabric filter workshop, and author.

John C. Mycock: Executive Vice President, ETS, Inc. Over 30 years experience in fabric filter application, start-up, testing and troubleshooting. Lecturer and author.

Terry G. Williamson: Scientist, ETS, Inc. Sixteen years experience with fabric/bag testing and baghouse troubleshooting. Extensive field testing of APC devices.

Wednesday's Panel consists of speakers representing a number of fabric, bag and baghouse suppliers.

Directions to ETS

ETS Plaza is close to Roanoke Airport at 1401 Municipal Road. From I-81, take 581 South to the Hershberger Road exit, and follow signs to airport. When you see the airport entrance on your left, Municipal Road will be the next right. From US 220 or US 460, take 581 North to the Hershberger Road exit, and follow the signs to the airport.

Nearby Hotels

Clarion Hotel Airport (540) 362-4500

Motel 6 (540) 563-0229

Amerisuites (540) 366-4700

Wyndham Roanoke Hotel (540) 563-9300

If ETS can be of service, please call our Seminar Coordinator at (540) 265-0004.
email: jmck@etsi-inc.com
phone: (540) 265-0004
fax: (540) 265-0131

Seminar Coordinator
ETS, Inc.
1401 Municipal Road, N.W
Roanoke, VA 24012-1309

Registration Fees

Early Paid Seminar $845
Postmarked after April 4, 2008 $945
Discounts available for multiple attendees

If outside US, please pay in US funds.

Fee includes seminar, textbook, materials package, luncheon, social hour and coffee breaks. Hotel rooms not included.

ETS reserves the right to cancel this seminar and will not be obligated to pay for charges accumulated in anticipation of this seminar (i.e., plane tickets or hotel rooms). No refunds will be given unless cancellation by the participant is within 36 hours of the start of the seminar.