Propane: A low carbon solution for the future
Propane: A low carbon solution for the future
In this talk, the speaker will provide an overview of the advantages of using propane as a low carbon fuel source for several applications including distributed generation, microgrids, medium-duty vehicles, and as a complement for renewables in stationary and transportation applications. In addition, emerging propane technologies (e.g. renewable propane) will be presented.
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry. PERC programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture, commercial landscaping, residential, and commercial building. PERC was authorized by the U.S. Congress with the passage of the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA), signed into law on Oct. 11, 1996. PERC is governed by a 21-member board appointed by the National Propane Gas Association and the GPA Midstream Association.
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- Date: 16 Apr 2021
- Time: 08:00 PM UTC to 10:00 PM UTC
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Webex link will be sent via email a few hours prior to the event.
- Starts 23 February 2021 08:08 PM UTC
- Ends 16 April 2021 02:08 AM UTC
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Gokul Vishwanathan of Propane Education & Research Council
Propane – A low carbon solution for the future
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry. PERC programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture, commercial landscaping, residential, and commercial building. PERC was authorized by the U.S. Congress with the passage of the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA), signed into law on Oct. 11, 1996. PERC is governed by a 21-member board appointed by the National Propane Gas Association and the GPA Midstream Association.
Biography:
Gokul Vishwanathan serves as the Director of Research and Sustainability at PERC, where he leads initiatives to grow propane demand through research, technology development, and sustainability programs. Before joining PERC, Gokul was a Senior Lead Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton and served as a technical advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) for various technologies including combined heat and power, internal combustion engines and hybrid electric vehicles, pumped thermal energy storage, carbon capture, and connected and automated vehicles. Before Booz Allen Hamilton, he spent 3-1/2 years at Cummins Inc. as Technical Specialist and Senior Systems Integration Engineer, leading diesel engine and after-treatment performance, controls, and advanced calibration development activities. Gokul has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master of Science degree from the University of Alabama and Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Pune (India), all in Mechanical Engineering
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Date: April 16, 2021
Place: Virtual using Webex
Time: 4:00 pm EST/EDT (login at 3:45 pm EST/EDT)
3:45 to 4:10 pm: Introductions, networking
4:10 to 5:00 pm: Main topic/Speaker Gokul Vishwanathan
5:00 to 5:45 pm: Discussions, Q&A
5:45 to 6:00 pm; Wrap up, Conclusion
Hosted in co-operation with CS, Edu Soc, PES SE Michigan. PDH is available. Preferred method is to request it in advance via Special Request box during registration. Last minute resort: email the organizer/alternatively you can request it via the chat feature during the session. PDH will be sent after a few days after attendance verification.
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