2024 RSI EXPO AND CONFERENCE

LMOA TECHNICAL PROGRAM
HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO, IL

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Opening Reception in Expo Hall

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast in Expo Hall

9:15 – 9:30 AM
LMOA President – Keith Mellin, Peaker Services Opening Remarks & State of the Union Address

9:30 – 11:00 AM
Diesel Mechanical Maintenance Committee – Chair Frank Jalili

  1. Fuel Injector Wear and Replacement – Pat Roach, Interstate McBee
  2. AESS Issues and Challenges – Christopher Stoos, Southwest Research
  3. Analytical Approaches to Validating Railroad Fuel Savings Technology – Wayne Kennedy, Kennedy Consulting
  4. Zero Emissions on Rail… Dream or Reality – Graciela Trillanes, HGMotive

11:00 – 12:15 PM
Facilities, Material and Support Committee – Chair Brandon Teal, NSH-USA

  1. Quality Assurance of Received Goods – Andrew Waltz, Mid America Car
  2. Shipping Trends and Documentation Creation – Craig Opacic, R&W Machine

12:15 PM
Adjourn – Resume at 1:30 PM

12:15 – 1:30 PM
Lunch in Expo Hall

1:30 PM
Newly Elected President Acceptance Speech

1:40 – 3:10 PM
Fuel, Lubricants and Environmental Committee – Chair Chris Miller, Wabtec Corporation

  1. CARB In-Use Locomotive Regulations – Steve Fritz, Southwest Research Institute
  2. Tier 4 Locomotive Incentive Grant Funding – Steve Fritz, Southwest Research Institute
  3. Biofuels and Low Temperature Properties – Suzanne Golisz, Innospec Fuel Spec
  4. Biodiesel Handling & Blending – Rajani Modiyani, Chevron Renewables
  5. Railroad GHG Emissions Accounting with Biofuels – Wayne Kennedy, Kennedy Consulting

3:10 – 4:40 PM
Electrical Maintenance Committee – Chair Jason Fox, Union Pacific

  1. Battery Electrolyte’s Role in Locomotive Starting – Sid Bakker, Transportation Products Sales Company
  2. How to Increase Maintenance Intervals from 92 vs. 184 Day Inspections – Rodney Myers, Wheeling & Lake Erie RR
  3. Main Generator Rebuild Qualifications – Guest Speaker Jim Stratman, Union Pacific RR
  4. Electrical Component Lifecycle – Jeremy Jovenall, Cattron Global
  5. Railroad Electrification-Refreshed Review – Mike Iden, Tier 5 Locomotives, LLC

4:40 PM
Adjourn

4:30 – 6:00 PM
Reception in Expo Hall

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024
8:00 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast in Expo Hall

9:45 – 10:45 AM
RSI Keynote Speaker – Joe Hinrichs, President & CEO, CSX Transportation

10:45 AM
Adjourn

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