The IFPE 2011 Innovations Center will feature 14 sessions that are free for all registered IFPE and CONE XPO-CON /AGG attendees. Experts in the field will present real-world solutions for current and future design applications. The sessions will run Tuesday through Friday during regular exhibit hall hours. Here are a few of the sessions being offered. For a complete listing and session descriptions, visit www.ifpe.com.
Fluids and Lubricants
• Environmental Lubricants in the Industry
• Oil Condition Monitoring by Using the OCM01
Hydraulic Hybrids
• Evolution in Diagnostics and Maintenance of Vehicle Hydraulic Systems: Integrating External Functionality On-Line
• Development of Hydraulic Hybrid Powered Energy Efficient Palm Oil Processing Plant
• Hydraulic Assist Drive, Electronically Controlled for Trailer
• Hybrid Hydraulic Vehicle Energy Management System
Tier IV
• Tier IV Impact and Solutions for the Vehicle Designer
• Performance Requirements of Electrically Heated Hose for Use in Tier IV and EPA 10 Emission Systems Sensors and Monitoring
• Electronic Position Sensing for Hydraulic Cylinders—A New Approach
• Where and/or How to Use Flow Meters to Safely Check a Fluid Power System
The complete schedule follows:
Innovations Center Schedule
Tuesday, March 22
Fluids and Lubricants
11 am – 12 pm
Environmental Lubricants in Industry
Mark Miller, CEO, Terresolve Technologies
1 – 2 pm
Oil Condition Monitoring by Using the OCM01
L. Nagel and S. Franger, Internormen Technology GmbH
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Optimizing Filter Element Design for Size, Weight, and Life Improvements
Vijay Rajadhyaksha, Pall Corporation
Wednesday, March 23
Hydraulic Hybrids
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Innovative Hydro-Mechanical Power Split Transmission & Programmable Clutch Using On/Off
Vane Pump Technology
Mathers Hydraulics
11 am – 12 pm
Development of Hydraulic Hybrid Powered Energy Efficient Palm Oil Processing Plant
Celestine N Okoye, University Lecturere, Michael Okpara University Umudike
1 – 2 pm
Hydraulic Assist Drive, Electronically Controlled for Trailer
Jean Heren, Group System Engineering Manager, Poclain Hydrauilics
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Hybrid Hydraulic Vehicle Energy Management System
Brian Van Batavia, Lead Engineer – Embedded Controls, Eaton – Industrial Center
Thursday, March 24
Tier IV
9:30 – 10: 30 am
Tier IV Impact and Solutions for the Vehicle Designer
Stephan Gruettert, Engr Manager for Tier 4 Solutions, Sauer-Danfoss
11 am – 12 pm
Performance Requirements of Electrically Heated Hose for Use in Tier IV and EPA 10 Emission Systems
Steven M. Powell, Business Development Manager, Parker Parflex
1-2 pm
On/Off Energy Saving Hydraulic Vane Pump
Mathers Hydraulics
2:30-3:30 pm
Meeting Fuel Cleanliness Requirements for High Pressure, Common Rail Diesel Injection Systems
Designed for Tier IV and Beyond
Nigel Atkins and Brad Crook, Pall Corporation
Friday, March 25
Sensors, Monitoring, and Diagnostics
9:30 – 10:30 am
Electronic Position Sensing for Hydraulic Cylinders—A New Approach
Kenneth Rosenbecker, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Energy Manufacturing Company, Inc. and Mark Hoffman, Sales Manager, North America – Industrial, ROTA Engineering Ltd
11 am – 12 pm
The Safe and Effective Techniques for Testing Hydraulic Components You Have to See to Believe
Rory McLaren, Fluid Power Training Institute
1 – 2 pm
New Maintenance Concepts by Continuous Oil Monitoring
Dr. Ing. Thomas Meindorf, ARGO-HYTOS, Inc.
