Communication skills are the cornerstone to clearly conveying project objectives. Due to public sensitivity to project management issues, IAE has a strong public information and participation program specifically designed to educate the community. It has become a necessary component of any project to be "up-front and open" with the community that it affects. Involvement with the public from day one ensures a means of answering the public's concerns. Which, if left unanswered, could destroy the credibility of the Client and undermine the chances for project success. IAE fully recognizes the importance of a well-prepared presentation. To this end, employees work with speech and media training consultants and public relations firms to conform presentations to satisfy the public's need to know and enhance the client's ability to proceed with the project.
IAE has a detailed Quality Assurance Program administered by the corporate Vice-President. Applied to all services which we provide, the program is modeled after federal quality assurance programs. The program is based on use of fully trained personnel, documented procedures, and monitoring in all aspects of the business. Appropriate technical and non-technical training is provided to all personnel according to their job functions. IAE's quality assurance program is one of the most important factors contributing to client satisfaction and our continued success. The purpose of the program is to provide the client with confidence that services are performed in a correct and consistent manner.
Engineering Team consisting of international Applied Engineering, inc. (IAE) and its Contractors provides services on projects involving energy production and usage, with environmentally friendly solutions. The resources of the ET were directly involved in a project receiving the POWERPLANT AWARD in 1996 for the Colver Power Plant in Pennsylvania. See inclosed information for a reprint of the specific published write-ups. The experience the Engineering Team gained in past challenges has been applied to plant designs resulting in highly reliable systems for both material handling (fuel and sorbent) and ash handling. This includes, not only the mechanical portions of the systems, but also the electrical, I&C, and civil portions needed to support the project reliability goals, while taking into account constraints such as high dusting, high angle fold belt conveyors, all available materials, etc.
Engineering Team has focused it’s professional attention toward the areas of power generation and optimization; energy production from non-traditional sources; cogeneration of power and specialty fuel projects; waste management handling and other renewable energy projects. They have extensive experience in the planning, design, construction and operation of power production facilities, in-house cogeneration facilities, co-firing, specialty fuel usage, and solid waste handling.
The personnel of the Engineering Team have been involved in projects worldwide involving international governments, utilities, independent power producers, paper mills, municipal waste systems and others. ET’s capabilities are backed by many years of individual's experience as consultants and specialists. They are familiar with all facets of the complete project scope, from planning and conceptual design through commissioning of facilities. Both IAE and its Engineering Contractors have established reputations as developers of innovative and cost-conscious engineering solutions.
Engineering Team is staffed by an experienced group of multi-disciplinary engineers and planners who are well versed in their respective fields. Their planning and engineering disciplines include materials handling, environmental, mechanical, civil, chemical, structural, electrical, and power and process engineering. Additionally, staff capabilities include environmental permitting, economic and financial analysis, project development and procurement services, management consulting, and public relations.
This engineering organization has a strong, flexible project group. When desired, they can draw on the resources of local affiliates and/or foreign contacts with their international branch offices. Through these US and international project experiences, the Engineering Team personnel have earned an international reputation in the consulting engineering field of power generation. The key to success on major projects is to provide a design that is economically constructable and reliable. The experience that IAE has gained in the utility and independent markets ensures that construction efficiencies and reliability are part of the original design. This approach saves construction time and cost, and maximizes the availability of the plant when it is completed.
Electronic communications can be established to make design completion and review more cost effective. Since most of our design organizations are located in the Atlanta, Georgia area, face to face communications can be regularly scheduled ensuring a smooth project operation. The project can be structured and implemented to best serve the needs of the and of the ultimate customer. The Engineering Team will perform preliminary and conceptual engineering sufficient to be developed into detailed designs under a Phase II Contract. It is anticipated that the work will be performed in standard formats and access to the to support the Project and enhance its value.
IAE projects reflect continuing specialization in environmentally responsible power and solid waste management consulting. Practical professional experience in energy and environmental projects has evolved an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to power production and solid waste management. This approach recognizes that most solid waste is a resource, which can be used to generate electric power. It also recognizes that competitive power production can be accomplished without sacrificing the environment. The interdisciplinary and integrated approach successfully been used.
Power generation can be accomplished by incorporating new technolgies to upgade existing systems or by using emerging engineering methodolgies to increase the value of new systems.
IAE is independently owned and operated, and is free of all outside commercial interests. The fact that IAE is independent of all commercial interests is a unique and valuable asset. IAE's policy of absolute intellectual and financial independence means that clients can rely on IAE's advice and recommendations. In the world markets today, both public and private, IAE is in the top echelon of independent consulting companies.
International Applied Engineering, inc. has enjoyed professional success and sound financial strength since its formation. Key employees, responsible for the ongoing engineering activities and fiscal policies of IAE remain as long term employee-owners of IAE.
IAE began from the outset as an employee owned firm. It has shown a stable staffing situation and the employee ownership policy has resulted in improved productivity.
IAE has avoided most start-up cost and cash flow difficulties which often plague new enterprises. IAE began and remains in sound financial condition with a strong backlog of work and comfortable lines of credit. More importantly, IAE's key employees have a vested interest in the company and are dedicated to continuing it's successful operations.
IAE's financial stability is reflected in it's Dunn & Bradstreet listing. Performance bonds can be arranged (at additional cost) with secured letters of credit through IAE's international banking representatives. Corporate financial information can be provided when necessary upon execution of the appropriate confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements.
International Applied Engineering, Inc. (IAE) is a uniquely experienced and proven engineering, design and procurement support services organization. IAE provides professional services determining energy production and usage, with a sharp focus on environmentally friendly solutions to energy problems. IAE has considerable experience in both domestic and international development of power generation projects. The IAE organization focuses its professional attention on power generation and energy optimization, from non-traditional sources, including cogeneration of power and specialty fueled projects, biomass power, and other renewable energy projects. IAE personnel have significant long-term combined cycle power plant experience from conceptual design to operation & maintenance. IAE performs all aspects of planning, design, construction and operation of power production facilities, in-house cogeneration facilities, co-firing, specialty fuel usage, and solid waste handling. A notable example is a waste coal fueled power generation plant that received the 1996 Power plant Award from Power Magazine. IAE capabilities are the result of many years off individual's experience as consultants and specialists. IAE's personnel are familiar with all facets of the complete project scope, from planning and conceptual design through commissioning of facilities, and have established reputations as developers of innovative and cost-conscious/effective engineering solutions. IAE is staffed by an experienced group of multi-disciplinary engineers and energy professionals who are well versed in their respective fields. Firsthand experience includes:
Their professional and engineering disciplines include materials handling, environmental, mechanical, civil, chemical, structural, electrical, and power and process engineering. Additional staff capabilities include environmental permitting, economic and financial analysis, project development and procurement services, management consulting, and power project public relations.
IAE's strong, flexible project group has broad historical associations. When desired, it can draw on the resources of local affiliates and/or foreign contractors with international branch offices. As a consequence of US and international project experiences. IAE has earned a worldwide reputation in power generation.
IAE specializes in power generation and the utilization of non-conventional renewable energy resources. The company recognizes the importance and significance of such sources to the world economy and to the well being of humanity. We have specialized expertise in:
The exchange of technical/economic expertise with developing countries
The utilization of renewable energy sources such as, geothermal, biomass, solid waste and wind
Vitally important for the introduction, and successful propagation of such energy technologies are:
IAE aims to help with energy and environmental problems by offering tailor-made solutions. In pursuit of such solutions, it can call upon a wide range of expertise, both for technical and economic evaluations.
IAE provides engineering and related services comprising in particular:
For all these activities careful attention is paid to technical and economic factors, social, cultural and ecological aspects.
IAE maintains a highly qualified power engineering group that provides a wide range of innovative consulting and engineering services, as follows:
Turbine and feedwater system design and performance (turbines, feedwater heaters, feedwater pumps, etc.).
Boiler and draft system design and performance (boiler, fans, burners, etc.).
Air quality control system design and performance (precipitators, baghouses, SCRs, scrubbers).
Cooling cycle design and performance (condensers, cooling towers, circulating water systems, etc.).
Water and wastewater treatment systems.
Combustion-turbine-based plant designs and operation.
In the turbine and feedwater area, services are provided that include conceptual and feasibility studies involving thermal cycle computer modeling and cycle optimization, repowering optimization studies, component remaining life analysis, equipment replacement studies and procurement related support.
Specialized capabilities in boiler and draft systems include expertise in coal, natural gas, biomass, and municipal solid waste boilers and auxiliaries. Engineers are available to perform condition assessments, performance enhancement studies, fuel switching studies, and procurement support for boiler components, draft equipment and fuel handling systems. Computer modeling capability has also been developed and used successfully to model the thermal performance of boilers.
Circulating water systems and their components (cooling towers, condensers, circulating water pumps, and air removal systems) represent a fertile area for major plant improvement. Cooling tower experience includes feasibility studies for upgrading existing towers. Experience with condensers includes sizing and design for various unit applications as well as retubing applications. Project successes include development of direct air-cooled condenser design standards and specifications. Specialized technical expertise in circulating water systems includes development of computer modeling tools for simulation of the cooling cycle on all types of generating plants. New unit design considerations include the optimization of the cooling system design (towers, pumps, and conedensers). Unique circulating water systems experience includes evaluation of cogeneration cycle designs.
Water treatment services include conceptual design studies for new plants and existing plant upgrades, development of water and waste management plans, design, start-up, procurement, consulting and troubleshooting. Experience includes boiler makeup (ion exchange and reverse osmosis), closed loop cooling systems, cooling towers, condensate polishers, and waste water treatment.
Power engineers at IAE have experience in all types of conventional combustion turbine based power generating technologies. This experience includes simple and combined cycles, cogeneration and repowering. Engineers are available for studies, performance assessments, capacity enhancement, expansion planning support, and operational support as well as new plant design and procurement.
The need for reliability from electric generating units has never been more critical than it is today. With ever-growing energy needs and the high cost of new plant construction, enhancing the reliability of existing units is one of the most effective options for reducing costs. IAE can provide services to monitor, evaluate, and improve the operating performance of electric system generating units. They are uniquely experienced in optimizing plant operation, providing these services:
Compiling, summarizing, and distributing information concerning the reliability, availability, and maintainability of generating plants.
Analyzing these data using the techniques and methods of the Reliability Engineering discipline in order to identify and quantify problem trends, root causes, potential solutions, and their projected and actual cost-effectiveness.
Projecting future plant and equipment availability for use in planning studies, equipment specifications and configurations, and vendor evaluations.
IAE offers services for design, flow analysis, and selection of equipment for piping systems and mechanical equipment applications. Equipment specialists provide cost-effective designs that meet client process performance requirements, provide long service life, and operate in a stable and efficient manner.
These specialists have years of experience with system design, equipment selection, specification development, procurement, shop and field testing, startup, and power plant performance problem solving.
Flow models of piping systems have proven to be a valuable tool for optimizing processes and fine-tuning the interactions between pumps, control valves, process piping, and equipment to ensure stable and efficient operation. IAE’s engineers have extensive experience with the development of computer flow models of piping systems. The computerized flow modeling is often combined with control valve sizing programs for selection of ideal control valve characteristics.
IAE has designed and built coal-fired generating plants in the US and around the world. Coal is delivered to the plants by rail, truck, river barge, and ship. The hands-on experience derived from these installations is utilized in designing a bulk material handling system to meet the Project needs. The facilities providing the experience base to be utilized for this Project is as follows:
Barge unloaders - Clamshell unloaders, continuous bucket unloaders, and floating barge unloaders.
Ship unloaders - Three-hopper dock system; receives self-unloading ships and geared vessels.
Railroad unloading - Rapid-discharge car unloading over trestles, rotary car dumpers, and bottom-discharge unloading into hoppers.
Truck unloading systems.
Barge and rail loading systems.
Stockout and reclaim systems - Stacker reclaimers, trenchers, radial stackers, fixed stackers, lowering wells, vibrating pile dischargers, vibrating feeders, belt feeders, dragchain feeders, conveyor systems, crushers, weighing and sampling systems, magnetic separators, and metal detectors.
IAE’s most recent experience includes the following projects:
Colver Cogeneration Power Facility Gob coal matrix processing drying and material delivery systems to long term and short term storage for fluidized bed combu
Guiamaca and Saba Power Generation Facilities - Material handling and storage systems for two 15 MW power plants in Honduras.
Retrofit Projects - Include belt and chain feeders, vibrating drawdown hoppers, scales, sampling systems, dust control, ventilation system improvements, coal pile runoff treatment systems, control and automation systems, and fire protection.
The Engineering Team will use experienced managers to control work. Project team members will work together closely on all assignments. A cohesive staffing arrangement provides added assurance that the ultimate customer will receive quality service, on time scheduling, and within budget constraints.
The Engineering Team’s principals will involve the potential customer at all decision making points, prior to expending effort and time on potentially unneeded detail. In this fashion, the potential customer is able to indicate preferences and desires concerning those portions of work that are discretionary or sensitive. The ET will seek to involve the regulatory agencies at critical stages of the project to determine their sensitivity to issues.
The Engineering Team system of management has evolved over years of worldwide engineering experience. The project manager will employ an array of project control mechanisms (i.e. project activity logs, computerized time sheets, PERT and Gantt charts, CPM scheduling, etc.) to ensure an on-time and on-budget project. Specifically, the Project Manager will:
The Engineering Team’s managers clearly understand project priorities and milestone tasks which must be addressed in a timely manner. Established priorities and proper allocation of personnel man-hours are critical in time-driven and budget-driven projects.
Project administration, through quality assurance programs, and well-designed work plans are essential to meet critical project schedules and produce quality work. IAE has a solid record of meeting tight project deadlines. Our staff’s multi-disciplinary approach allows flexibility in assigning resources. It is this approach, which each specialist has their "niche" of expertise, that affords IAE the ability to initiate several task elements simultaneously.
IAE takes pride in the high caliber of its technical and administrative staff. We are committed to providing innovative cost effective solutions to your engineering and planning problems. IAE values its clients and offers them vale in return for their confidence. IAE's office staff, state-of-the art computer operations and team management provide the proper balance between human and technological resources resulting in quality service, on time delivery, and a competitive price. IAE's data library is second-to-none and provides our clients ready access to prototype specifications and technological and economical data bases.