The busiest cargo port in the western hemisphere is the Port of South Louisiana. It extends 54 miles along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. About 6000 vessels pass through on an annual basis, and it accounts for 60% of all raw grain exports from the American Midwest. Grain and other commodities such as coal, ore, wood chips, sand, feed and salt are classified as bulk cargo. As the name implies, bulk cargo is transported unpackaged in large quantities, and is often transferred from ship to shore by some form of bucket unloader.
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The fundamental principles of electricity generation were discovered in the early 1800s by British scientist Michael Faraday. The basic method is still in use today — electricity is generated by turbines that are turned by pressurized steam, which is produced by burning some form of fuel. This is the first process in the delivery of electricity to electric utility customers. The other processes, which are transmission, distribution, storage and recovery, are carried out by the electric power industry.
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Short line and regional railroads are an important and growing component of the railroad industry. They operate and maintain 30% of the American railroad industry’s route mileage, and account for 9% of the industry’s freight revenue and 12% of railroad employment. The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of more than 475 short line and regional railroads in legislative and regulatory matters. ASLRRA’s upcoming Annual Convention connects the organization with their customers, vendors, and partner railroads.
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Iron ore was one of Australia’s commodity success stories from 2009-2010, and will attempt to continue its healthy performance in 2011. Industry volatility, pricing, mergers, huge investments and expansions are now on the scene, not to mention record flooding in Queensland that has affected the mining industry. With over 380 senior executives expected to be in attendance, the 14th Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast will continue its role as Australia’s premier event for the region’s iron ore and steel industry. Heyl & Patterson will be exhibiting, along with local rep Seevinck & Associates.
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After a turbulent few years, economics are back on the side of the U.S. coal industry. It still faces challenges, but recovery is now in full swing and the industry is ready for change. Coaltrans USA returns to Miami for its 11th edition, once again uniting the leading players in the American coal industry. An expert faculty is set to address a delegation that will include Heyl & Patterson and over 250 other companies to discuss the evolution of American coal markets. This year’s conference promises a good blend of domestic and export issues.
Among the key issues to be debated:
- Where does the U.S. coal industry stand?
- What is the changing role of coal in the wake of low natural gas prices and the shale gas revolution?
- Where will new supplies of coal come from to combat Central Appalachian production decline?
- What opportunities for long-term profitable exports to Eastern markets from the U.S.?
- What finance and investment challenges lie ahead for the U.S. coal sector?
Coaltrans USA’s featured presentations will be from J. Brett Harvey – President & CEO of CONSOL Energy; Michael Morris – President, Chairman & CEO of American Electric Power; Kevin Crutchfield, President & CEO of Alpha Natural Resources; and Don Blankenship, Chairman & CEO of Massey Energy Company.
Coaltrans USA will be held on February 3-4 at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami, FL.
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Power-Gen International 2010 is in the books. Heyl & Patterson has exhibited at this conference since about 1998, and likely will for years to come.
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Recently celebrating 20 years of serving the power industry, Power-Gen International is the industry leader in providing comprehensive coverage of trends, technologies and issues facing the generation sector. As the need to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively becomes increasingly important, no other event bridges challenges with solutions like Power-Gen International.
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The Dumper User Group 2010 was held in Pittsburgh, PA on September 22-23. Presentation sessions and roundtable discussions were held at the Sheraton Station Square, highlighted by guest speakers and lively interaction. Dinner on September 22 was at the Carnegie Science Center, where everyone enjoyed an exclusive walking tour of the 89-year-old Miniature Railroad & Village display and toured Roboworld, the world’s largest permanent robotics exhibition.
Shown here are conference attendees and Heyl & Patterson employees at the Science Center. In the foreground is the Zeiss Star Projector, the last remaining planetarium projector of its kind, and the centerpiece of Pittsburgh’s Buhl Planetarium from 1939-1991.
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Dumper User Group biannual meeting will be held in Pittsburgh September 22 & 23rd 2010.
LEVERAGING YOUR TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERIENCE
Attendees will have access to nationally-known expert engineers and technicians who will discuss the most up to date techniques and processes for efficient operations. Roundtable discussions following each session will allow participants to exchange ideas and share information. Discussions and dialogue will revolve around actual problems and realistic solutions.
The conference would be most beneficial for:
Supervisors Foremen Fuel Staff
Consultants Operators Planners
Plant Engineers Safety Engineers Maintenance Personnel
For further information contact us at info@heylpatterson.com or 412.788.9810
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Heyl & Patterson Inc. attended the Coal-Gen Conference & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, PA on August 10-12 at the David L Lawrence Convention Center. The conference provided a great layout that made it easy for attendees and presenters to navigate the floor as well as locate potential clients. Take a look at our booth at the trade show, focusing on bulk material handling:
For more pictures of us at the trade show, visit our Facebook Fan Page.
For more information about Heyl & Patterson and our capabilities in the coal industry, click here:
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