Innovations Theater

The Innovations Theater sessions are free to all IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG registrants. The Theater is located on the IFPE Show Floor, in South Hall, Level 2.

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
Norm Mathers, Mathers Hydraulics and Feng Wang, University of Minnesota

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
Dieter Koenemann, 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
Norm Mathers, Mathers Hydraulics and Mike Gust, McQuay International

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.