Jeff Hammitt

20,000 MW Wind Energy Fleet
Jeff was appointed as the wind turbine blade subject matter expert for one of the globe’s largest owneroperators. He regularly performed blade failure root cause analysis to create and implement countermeasures and assess fleetwide risk. Jeff developed a blade fleet management program that included inspection, maintenance, and repair strategies to ensure blade reliability and availability within budget constraints. Jeff utilized his damage evaluation expertise to prioritize individual blade repairs whilst considering the long-term implications on a fleet-wide basis. Moreover, Jeff led the execution of field trials and developed performance evaluation initiatives to improve blade aerodynamic properties. Jeff also created procedures for blade repairs and consulted with suppliers to resolve technical challenges. During his role, he acquired a unique knowledge of the supply chain, including blade construction materials, manufacturing techniques, and common defects/failure modes. As new and emerging blade technologies surfaced, Jeff would routinely evaluate and test these technologies to ensure superior reliability over common defects experienced in current blade technologies.

Power Plant
Jeff developed engineering scopes for planned maintenance and special projects, and he managed various contractor work schedules and implemented cost-tracking measures. In addition, Jeff created procedures and specifications and led the contract administration process, including supervision of construction field work. Furthermore, Jeff was appointed as the company representative to review and evaluate several blanket contract agreements.

Power Plant Design
Jeff performed the mechanical design for a power plant retrofit on numerous facilities, and he led a team of engineers to ensure design compliance with industry standards and boiler, and power piping codes.

Conversion Project
Jeff led the engineering design for two existing 800 MW oil-fired units to burn Orimulsion, and he coordinated with vendors to install equipment for flue gas desulfurization, ash removal, and wastewater treatment. Jeff also produced mechanical drawings for design modifications and supervised all discipline drawings to obtain necessary environmental permits.

Biomass Power Plant.
Jeff created the design for a 27 MW biomass-fueled fluidized bed combustion power plant, including the physical design of the boiler, steam turbine, precipitator, and ash handling equipment.

Coal-Fired Power Plant
Jeff created the design for mechanical equipment involving all HVAC components, ductwork, piping systems, and high-energy steam & boiler feedwater systems. He reviewed and approved drawings from the manufacturer, detailed ductwork, and plant layout and was appointed to monitor the execution of construction activities on a variety of projects.

U.S. Patent No. 8746053, Methodology for Determining Optimum Placement of Vortex Generators on Wind Turbine Blades

U.S. Patent No. 083586, Pier and Mat Foundation, Fortification, and Monitoring System

U.S. Patent No. 091847, Wind Turbine Damage Protection System Using Machine Learning