A New Age for Power Generation
Presented by Richard L. Stanley
During the next 20 years, the world's demand for electricity will double. The demand for clean water will triple. And the world will need to develop the equivalent of 6 new Saudi Arabia's for oil and gas supplies. This presentation will explore GE's unique perspective of the rapidly changing landscape for the Energy industry. A complete mix of power generation technologies will be discussed, including their potential benefits as well as challenges. The need for innovation and engineering capabilities has never been greater - we are at the dawn of a new age for power generation.
A graduate of The University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rick joined GE Aircraft Engines in 1980. With GE, he pursued his Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of GE's Advanced Engineering Program. He has held numerous assignments in aircraft engine turbomachinery blade, rotor, structures and combustion design and systems engineering. In 2003, he was elected a corporate officer of GE and promoted to Vice President and General Manager of the Aviation Engineering Division. In 2005, Rick was appointed Vice President and General Manager of the Engineering Division for GE Energy, with responsibilities for all engineering including research, development, technology, and product design activities spanning the GE portfolio. Rick has been awarded 5 patents. He is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA, a member of the ASME, and the 2005 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Engineering award from the University of Notre Dame.