Electrostatic Precipitator Seminar
June 9-12, 2025 | Chicago, IL | CEUs offered
This seminar educates participants on why precipitators operate and behave unpredictably at times and how to effectively troubleshoot them.
During the seminar, attendees will explore the various factors that influence electrostatic precipitator (ESP) performance and the fundamental rules that every ESP operator should follow. Participants will learn methods to improve the performance of their precipitators to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and engage in open discussions.
Even if you don’t have B&W ESP controls, these sessions are resourceful for learning how they should operate.
Who Should Attend?
- Wet and Dry ESP Users
- Plant Managers
- Power and Recovery Managers and Staff
- Plant Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Performance Engineers
- Maintenance Personnel
- Electricians
- I&E Technicians
- Consultants
- Purchasing Personnel
- Professionals seeking CEUs
Seminar Topics
The seminar will cover topics relevant to all ESP and WESP users. This includes Power Boiler ESPs, Recovery Boiler ESPs, and Kiln ESPs.
- Identifying why power levels are lowest in the inlet field yet collect the most dust -- while the outlet field functions in the opposite manner
- How to read AVC meters to identify problems
- How resistivity of the dust affects ESP performance and its possible causes
- Explaining advantages and disadvantages of single phase, three phase, and switch mode power supplies
- How to easily write a comprehensive rapper program
- How to program the AVC for most applications
- How to safely inspect the ESP, what to look for, and assess what is not acceptable
- Simple rules: Is the problem in the ESP or with the process?
Agenda
Welcome Reception
Monday, June 9
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Training and Networking
Tuesday, June 10
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Training
5:00 to 8:00 PM – Offsite Networking Dinner
Wednesday, June 11
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Training
Dinner On Your Own (pre-loaded gift card provided)
Thursday, June 12
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM – Training
Agenda is subject to change.
Register for a chance to win a FREE condition assessment of your ESP!
No purchase is necessary to enter or win [other than a paid registration].
The prize includes a visual inspection of your electrostatic precipitator and report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.
Previous Attendee Testimonies
Registration and Accommodations
Location & Tuition
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Early Bird Registration: $1,595 (ends April 28, 2025)
Registration fee increases to $1,695 on April 29, 2025.
The preferred method of payment is credit card. If your organization requires payment by purchase order, please complete this form to initiate the process.
Tuition includes:
- Technical information from industry experts designed to enhance job performance
- Printed binder containing technical presentations
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and offsite dinner*)
- Transportation to offsite dinners
- A digital copy of Steam/its generation and use ($120 value)
- Access to technical experts for any post-event questions and ESP insights
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - if opting to receive this benefit
- Course certificate
*Attendees will receive a pre-loaded gift card to enjoy dinner on their own for Wednesday evening.
Hotel Accommodations
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Discounted hotel block rate: $149/night plus fees and taxes*
Discounted rate ends Tuesday, May 20, 2025
*Hotel room and travel costs are not included in the registration fee. Each attendee is responsible for making their own hotel accommodations.
Speakers
FAQs
Meet and Greet (Monday evening)
The event kicks off with a relaxed, networking reception hosted by Babcock & Wilcox from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the atrium at Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare. Enjoy food, beverages, and the chance to meet fellow attendees.
Training Sessions (Tuesday to Thursday)
Training begins at 8:30 AM on Tuesday and wraps up at 1:30 PM on Thursday—packed with valuable insights, in-depth technical sessions from industry experts, interactive discussions, and practical solutions to the challenges attendees are facing in their own facilities. It's the perfect opportunity to learn, collaborate, and tackle real-world issues with fellow professionals.
Meals and Transportation
We understand staying focused can be a challenge on an empty stomach, so we've made sure to keep attendees fueled with a variety of great options throughout the seminar. Here’s what’s included:
- Breakfast: Start your day right with breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM in the Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare atrium. When checking into the hotel, remind the front desk to provide your breakfast vouchers. Reach out to Shemara Samaco or Courtney Anani if assistance is needed.
- Lunch and Snacks: Sessions will break throughout the day with lunch served in the atrium. Snacks and refreshments will be available in the training room.
- Dinner and Networking: Plan to join B&W and industry peers at a networking dinner on Tuesday with transportation provided by B&W. Attendees will receive a pre-loaded gift card to enjoy dinner on their own for Wednesday evening.
Travel & Accommodations
Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel and hotel. The Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare offers a shuttle to and from the airport, but you’ll need to arrange your own ride schedule with the hotel.
A discounted early-bird rate is offered at $1,595 and ends April 28, 2025.
Starting April 29, 2025, the rate increases to $1,695. Attendees are encouraged to register by April 28, 2025.
The preferred method of payment is credit card. If your organization requires payment by purchase order, please complete this form to initiate the process.
Credit card payments are processed through Authorize.net - a verified, third-party vendor. An automated receipt will be sent via email upon submission of attendee registration.
- Technical information and insights from industry experts designed to enhance job performance
- Printed binder containing technical presentations
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinners)
- Transportation to offsite dinner on Tuesday evening
- A digital copy of Steam/Its generation and use ($120 value)
- Access to technical experts with any post-event questions and ESP insights
- CEU credits (if opting to receive this benefit)
- Course certificate
No, attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodations and transportation to/from the airport. The hotel offers a free shuttle to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
It is strongly recommended that attendees book their hotel accommodations at the Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare using the discounted event room block. Complimentary parking is provided through the room block.
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Address: 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Block Rate: $149 per night plus fees and taxes
Block Rate Ends: May 20, 2025
Block Code: Babcock & Wilcox June
Phone: 1-847-699-6300 / Request to be transferred to Sales when calling.
Complimentary self-parking
For additional assistance with booking your hotel accommodations, please connect with Vanessa Puglia at Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare by email at vanessa.puglia@sheratonchicagoohare.com or by phone at +1 (847) 699-3570.
Yes, it is strongly recommended attendees book their hotel accommodations at the Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare using the discounted event room block B&W negotiated.
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Address: 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Block Rate: $149 per night plus fees and taxes
Block Rate Ends: May 20, 2025
Block Code: Babcock & Wilcox Conference June 2025 (case sensitive)
Phone: 1-847-699-6300 / Request to be transferred to Sales when calling.
Complimentary self-parking
For additional assistance with booking your hotel accommodations, please connect with Vanessa Puglia at Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare by email at vanessa.puglia@sheratonchicagoohare.com or by phone at +1 (847) 699-3570.
Dietary restrictions can be relayed when registering with the online form.
Please connect with Courtney Anani by email at clanani@babcock.com or by phone at +1 (330) 860-2443 for additional assistance with any dietary needs.
B&W is offering each attendee the opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) through The University of Akron. A CEU is a unit of credit for participation in an accredited program designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions. One contact/training hour equals 0.1 CEU.
The University of Akron will issue certificates via email to those attendees who indicated interest during the registration process, signed all daily attendance sheets, and completed the post-event assessment form.
Registered attendees may cancel up to ten working days prior to the first day of the seminar for a full refund. Cancellations received within ten working days will be charged 50% of the registration fee.
DISCLAIMER: Babcock & Wilcox reserves the right to refuse and / or accept registrations as deemed appropriate.
Please connect with Courtney with any questions or special requests.
Participants who register by April 28, 2025, (11:59 PM EST) and choose to participate in the drawing during registration will be entered into the contest automatically. The winner will be randomly selected from eligible participants during the seminar.
Please click here to read the official rules of entry. Information submitted with registration to the seminar is subject to Babcock & Wilcox's Privacy Policy.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
By entering this drawing, you confirm that neither your company’s internal policies nor applicable laws prohibit you from accepting the prize if you are the winner.
By entering this drawing, you consent to receiving marketing and promotional materials relating to B&W’s products and services.
Registered attendants are automatically entered into this drawing. The winner will be randomly selected during the seminar and awarded a certificate to redeem within one calendar year of the drawing.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win [other than a paid registration].
The prize includes a visual inspection of your electrostatic precipitator and report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.