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Don Vanderbrook, Chief Operating Officer,
Hydrogen Engine Center: "The State of Carbonless and Blended Fuels Used in Prime Movers for Stationary Off Road Mobile Applications"
With oil prices reaching $120 per barrel, what role can carbonless fuels such as hydrogen play in reducing oil dependency, reducing emissions and green house gases, and reducing cost of operation? This presentation will explore the current and future role of carbonless fuels, and the products needed to usher these fuels into mainstream use. Questions such as what role can carbonless fuels play? Why haven't they been adopted sooner? Are we ready for a change? Will be explored and discussed along with examples of use.
About Don Vanderbrook:
Mr. Vanderbrook joined the Company in January 2007. He has over 23 years of professional experience in the heat transfer, engine, precious metal-metal joining, power quality and power generation industries. He has held positions in manufacturing, engineering, operations, and sales, and has participated in a company start-up, as well as a divisional turn-around. Most recently, he was Director of Program Management and Product Support for Generac Power Systems, Inc. Mr. Vanderbrook holds a BS degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, and a MSEM from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He has also authored various technical articles and papers.