A. J. Mihm Generating Station Tour

#RICE #generator

16017 Sarya Road
Pelkie, MI  49958

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan was in need of a long-term, reliable, affordable and clean energy solution. Upper Michigan Energy Resources responded to that need by providing the natural gas-fueled F.D. Kuester Generating Station and A.J. Mihm Generating Station. The F. D. Kuester Station is located in Negaunee Township (near Marquette), and A. J. Mihm Station is located in Baraga Township (near L’Anse). Both stations were placed in service in March 2019 at a total cost of approximately $275 million.

The generating units use a technology known as RICE – Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. RICE units are becoming increasingly common on utility power systems due to their high efficiency, modular construction and flexibility of operations.  Each engine is 46 feet long and 20 feet tall and weighs approximately 325 tons. Total net generating capacity is 54.9 MW from A.J. Mihm Station.

The RICE units are housed inside a building with an exterior resembling a warehouse. UMERC worked with the engine manufacturer and an engineering firm to design each generating station with a 50-decibel sound limit – which is similar to the sound made by a household floor fan. Some of the features include concrete walls with interior sound attenuation panels, silencers on air intake and exhaust systems and ultra-low-noise radiators. Sound testing results indicate the facilities operate below the targeted limit - between 25 and 36 decibels.

The air quality control systems at the stations use selective catalytic reduction with urea injection for control of nitrogen oxides and an oxidation catalyst for control of carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants.

This is an industrial environment. Closed toe shoes are required.  Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided, but you may wear your own personal protective gear if you prefer.

Following the tour, we will gather for dinner at
  Pilgrim River Steakhouse
  47409 US-41
  Houghton, MI 49931

Dinner cost is $15.  There will be no charge for IEEE Student Members attending dinner.

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• The number of participants for this tour is limited due to space constraints. Please only register if you are sure to attend. Reservations will be on a first registered, first reserved basis.

  Dr. Aurenice Oliveira
  Section Chair
  oliveira@mtu.edu

  Brian Luchs
  Section Treasurer
  blluchs@ieee.org
  

• Starts 01 October 2021 04:00 PM UTC
• Ends 13 October 2021 06:00 PM UTC
• 8 in-person spaces left!
• No Admission Charge

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Note times are Eastern Daylight Time.
The tour and dinner are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan which is in the Eastern time zone.

4:30 pm EDT   Tour of A. J. Mihm Generating Station

After the tour -
6:15 pm EDT Social
6:30 pm EDT Dinner
   Pilgrim River Steakhouse
   47409 US-41
   Houghton, MI 49931