Grillo Engineering has performed project work at 36 facilities.  This experience is described below by plant:   RDF FACILITIES       Hartford, CT SEMASS     Detroit, MI Baltimore, MD     Honolulu, HI Arecibo, PR     Dade County, FL Fayetteville, NC     MASS BURN FACILITIES (by grate type)   MARTIN GRATES     North Andover, MA Lee County, FL     Pinellas County, FL Huntsville, AL     Bristol, CT Babylon, NY     Lancaster County, PA       O’CONNOR ROTARY COMBUSTOR     Delaware County, PA Dutchess County, NY     York County, PA Bay County, FL     Islip, NY       DEUTSCHE BABCOCK GRATES   Hempstead, NY Preston, CT   STEINMULLER GRATES   Portland, ME Long Beach, CA Montgomery County, PA   ENERCON MODULAR TECHNOLOGY     Springfield, MA Pigeon Point, DE     Wallingford, CT Rutland, VT     Pittsfield, MA       OTHER TECHNOLOGIES     Harrisburg, PA Auburn, ME      Hennepin County, MN Cape Breton, Nova Scotia      Bridgeport, CT Glen Cove, NY            QRO EXAMS FOR ASME    In addition to the project work performed on the facilities listed above, Mr. Grillo administers the on-site QRO exams for ASME.  This involves reviewing plant O&M manuals and operating procedures, developing questions for the candidates, and administering the exam.  Mr. Grillo has administered the exam at many of the facilities listed above, and the following 31 facilities:     Orrington, ME (PERC) Falls County, PA     Biddeford, ME (MERC) Alexandria, VA     Concord, NH Charleston, SC     Saugus, MA South Broward County, FL     Millbury, MA Pasco County, FL     Haverhill, MA Hillsborough County, FL     Onondaga County, NY Lake County, FL     Huntington, NY West Palm Beach, FL (RDF)     Westchester County, NY West Palm Beach, FL (MB)     Oswego, NY Indianapolis, IN     Niagara Falls, NY Kent County, MI     Gloucester County, NJ  LaCrosse, WI       Camden, NJ Tulsa, OK     Union County, NJ  Commerce, CA      Warren County, NJ  Spokane, WA      Essex County, NJ                         RDF FACILITIES   Hartford, CT (Mid-CT)   Mid-CT is a 2000 TPD RDF facility constructed by Combustion Engineering (C-E) and owned by the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA).  The Waste Processing Facility (WPF) was originally operated by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) and is now operated by NAES.  The Power Block Facility (PBF) was originally operated by Combustion Engineering until it was sold to Covanta, who operated it until NAES won the contract in 2012.  Grillo Engineering first worked on the facility in 1988 for C-E, as an independent witness for the performance tests, then in 1993, contracted with CRRA to perform consulting services until the present.  Major projects performed on this facility include: Reviewed protocol prepared by others, collected data, and witnessed test performed by others for contractual acceptance.  Tests included a 7-day Capacity Test and Ferrous Metal Recovery Test (for C-E); Provided testimony regarding HHV of RDF before a three-man arbitration panel for the facility (for CRRA). Determined the potential processing capability of the facility.  Reviewed operational history to determine actual operational capabilities (for CRRA); Provided testimony at CT DEP hearing regarding processing capability of the facility (for CRRA). Investigated using Rolite process for stabilizing bottom ash from the facility and using it for cover at the landfills (for CRRA). Provided opinions and certifications for various items such as budgets, insurance, etc., as Consulting Engineer for the facility (for CRRA). Periodic inspections of the WPF and PBF (for CRRA); Prepared miscellaneous reports identifying improvements to the facility.  Reports included a study of magnet improvements to clean up recovered ferrous metal and improve recovery efficiency, converting from coal to natural gas as supplemental fuel, and other studies as part of ongoing evaluation of operations (for CRRA); Prepared annual reports for years 1999 - 2001.  The reports summarized the annual throughput and economic performance of all components of the system, including the waste processing facility, power block, two landfills, three transfer stations, two recycling facilities, and the waste transportation system, as Project’s Consulting Engineer (for CRRA); Recommended equipment overhauls at WPF, and periodically monitored the work (for CRRA); and Prepared a transition report at time of WPF operations transfer from MDC to NAES (for MDC).   Detroit, MI (Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Facility (GDRRF)   GDRRF is a 3000 TPD RDF facility that was originally constructed by Combustion Engineering (C-E) and owned by the Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority (GDRRA).  The Facility was originally operated by Combustion Engineering until it was sold to Covanta, who operated it until the contract with GDRRA terminated.  The facility was sold and is now owned and operated by Detroit Renewable Power.  Grillo Engineering first worked on the facility in 1989, and continues to work on it presently.  Major projects performed on this facility include: Prepared Acceptance Test protocol, conducted the tests, and wrote the test report (for C-E); Expert witness for dispute with Covanta.  Provided written report leading to testimony before a Judge regarding liquidated damages due to breach of operation agreement for the facility.  Case settled before trial (for GDRRA); Prepared a report which evaluated the condition and operation of the facility and compared it with the condition and operation at similar facilities.  The purpose of the study was to determine whether the facility could operate beyond its original contractual life and to make recommendations for improvements which should be incorporated for continued operation (for Weston, as Consulting Engineer to GDRRA); Evaluated options available for operation beyond the plant’s original life (for GDRRA); Assisted with preparation of bid package for replacement operator (for HDR, as GDRRA Consultant); Reviewed technical status of the facility during due diligence on two occasions (for GSF Advisors and Detroit Thermal); Technical evaluation and recommendations to the facility (for Detroit Renewable Energy).   Honolulu, HI (H-Power)   H-Power is a 2000 TPD RDF facility that was originally constructed by Combustion Engineering (C-E) and owned by the City and County of Honolulu (City).  The Facility was originally operated by Combustion Engineering until it was sold to Covanta, who continues to operate it today.  In 2012, a 900 TPD mass burn facility was installed at the site, bringing the total plant capacity to 2900 TPD.  Grillo Engineering first worked on the facility in 1989, and has worked on it as recently as 2012.  Major projects performed on this facility include: Prepared Acceptance Test protocol, conducted the tests and wrote test report for the original RDF facility (for C-E); Reviewed Acceptance Test protocol and monitored the tests for the expansion facility (for HDR, as City’s Engineer); Assisted with boiler investigation and recommendations for refurbishment (for HDR, as City’s Engineer); Provided technical assistance on site for six months during refurbishment of the original facility and construction of the expansion (for HDR, as City’s Engineer).   Miami, FL (Dade County)   Dade County is a 3000 TPD RDF facility operated by Veolia until its sale to Covanta.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1993 to 2001.  Major projects performed on this facility include: Inspected facility and made recommendations to the boilers for combustion improvements (for Veolia); Walked down systems and updated P & I drawings several systems in the boiler facility.  Many changes had been made to the facility since the drawings were originally prepared (for Veolia).   Rochester, MA (SEMASS)   Grillo Engineering worked on the facility in 1987. Prepared "Report on Flue Gas Cleaning System", which evaluated and provided opinions regarding the ability of the system's flue gas cleaning system, including a dry scrubber and electrostatic precipitator, to operate as intended and meet the emission requirements as stated in the permit for an efficacy insurance underwriter (for Lloyd’s of London, through Alexander & Alexander).   Baltimore, MD (in development)   The Fairfield Renewable Energy Recovery (FREP) project is a 4000 TPD facility that is still being developed by Energy Answers International (EAI).  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility for EAI from 2008 to 2011.  Major projects performed on this facility include: Assisted with conceptual design of facility including front end processing, boiler system, and overall layout; Discussed equipment design and specifications with vendors for front end handling equipment (shredders, conveyors, etc.) and the boiler; and Reviewed construction specifications prepared by others.   Arecibo, PR (in development)   The Arecibo Renewable Energy Recovery (AREP) project is a 2000 TPD facility that is still being developed by Energy Answers International (EAI).  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility for EAI from 2009 to 2011.  Major projects performed on this facility include: Assisted with conceptual design of facility including front end processing, boiler system, and overall layout; Discussed equipment design and specifications with vendors for front end handling equipment (shredders, conveyors, etc.) and the boiler; and Reviewed construction specifications prepared by others.   Fayetteville, NC (now defunct)   Fayetteville was a 600 TPD RDF facility with combustion in fluidized bed boilers.  The facility was constructed and was in the initial stages of operation when the decision was made to shut the plant down and demolish it.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1996 to 2003.  Major projects performed on this facility include: Inspection of processing equipment and recommendations for improvements (for Rader, equipment supplier); Expert witness for the project surety company in lawsuit involving project participants (for Chubb).   MASS BURN FACILITIES (by grate type)   MARTIN GRATES   North Andover, MA   North Andover is a 1500 TPD facility operated by Wheelabrator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1991 through 1998.  Projects performed on this facility include: Participated as an expert witness in a dispute involving arbitration between the communities and Wheelabrator regarding the long term HHV of the waste.  Reviewed calculations performed by Wheelabrator and developed an independent spreadsheet program to determine the HHV of waste received by the facility.  Deposed and provided testimony regarding HHV of MSW before a three-man arbitration panel for the facility (for Wheelabrator). Prepared a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, interfaced with plant operating personnel (Wheelabrator), conducted the tests, and wrote the test report.  This test was performed as a result of a dispute between the communities and Wheelabrator regarding the refuse HHV, and was witnessed by the Consulting Engineer for the communities (for Wheelabrator). Conducted additional HHV tests using the protocol developed by Grillo five years earlier and wrote the test report.  This test was performed as a result of an ongoing dispute between the communities and Wheelabrator regarding the refuse HHV (for Wheelabrator).   Pinellas County, FL   Pinellas is a 3150 TPD facility owned by Pinellas County and initially built and operated by Wheelabrator until its sale to Veolia.  Veolia then sold the facility to Green Conversion Systems, who is the current operator.  Grillo Engineering was retained in 2007 by Veolia to conduct baseline tests to determine the refuse HHV when it took over operations from Wheelabrator.  After reviewing the contractual requirements for the test, Grillo determined that it would be extremely difficult and costly to conduct the test as specified, and that developing a mathematical model would provide a less costly and more reliable result.  Grillo, working closely with the County’s Consulting Engineer, developed a model based on the recently published ASME PTC 34 that achieved the desired results.   Bristol, CT (Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee, BRRFOC)   BRRFOC is a 600 TPD facility operated by Covanta.  Grillo Engineering was retained by BRRFOC from 2000 to 2004 to review calculations of HHVs of waste delivered to the facility prepared by Covanta, and to develop and independent HHV model to compare the results obtained by Covanta.  This project was done on two occasions to resolve a dispute between the owner and operator (for BRRFOC).   Lancaster County, PA   Lancaster is a 1200 TPD facility operated by Covanta.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility during 2003.  Projects performed on this facility include: Reviewed calculations of HHVs of waste delivered to the facility prepared by Covanta, and developed and independent HHV model to compare the results obtained by Covanta to resolve a dispute between the owner and operator (for Lancaster Co). Prepared a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, interfaced with plant operating personnel and the operator (Covanta), conducted the tests, and wrote the test report.   Lee County, FL   Grillo Engineering Co. was retained in 2005 by Covanta Lee to review the condition of Covanta's Lee County facility.  The scope of work included spending four days at the plant to evaluate the condition of the facility, considering its 11-year age, from the standpoint of equipment and building condition.  Maintenance practices were also reviewed. This report was prepared, providing a written assessment of the findings, including photos to document the opinions.   Huntsville, AL   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 2006 by Covanta Huntsville to inspect the Huntsville facility and determine the need for and cost of repairs and improvements to operate the facility for an additional 25 years from then.   Babylon, NY   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 2003 by the Town of Babylon in a dispute with Covanta regarding refuse HHV.  Reviewed other Covanta Operating Agreements and compared terms with those in Babylon Agreement.  Performed HHV calculations and compared results with Covanta calculations.  Provided an affidavit in an ongoing dispute regarding Covanta’s HHV calculations (for Town of Babylon).   ****************** O’CONNOR ROTARY COMBUSTOR   Evaluated the design and operations of three substantially similar facilities (Dutchess, Islip, and Bay) to determine the reason for discrepancies in the ability to combust MSW and produce steam.  Made recommendations for improvements to the facilities (for Veolia).   Delaware County, PA   Delaware County is a 2688 TPD facility that was owned by General Electric Capital (GECC) and originally constructed and operated by Westinghouse.  Westinghouse sold the operating contract to American Ref-Fuel, who was then purchased by Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1991 through 1997.  Projects performed on this facility include: Owner's Engineer on the project.  Responsibilities included observing construction completion, start-up, and operations, preparing certification for construction prior to closing.  The certification was to assure the owner that the facility is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications and industry practice (for GECC). Reviewed protocol prepared by Westinghouse, collected and analyzed data, and assisted with preparation of test report for contractual acceptance.  Tests included a 3-day Capacity Test, 28-day Capacity Test, and Energy Recovery Test (for GECC). Monitored and assisted with conducting annual performance tests to demonstrate that the facility continued to meet the guarantees for three years (for GECC). Performed a comprehensive evaluation of project revenues, operating and maintenance practices and costs, and availability and downtime, and made recommendations for facility improvements.  This evaluation was done because the facility was not meeting its anticipated performance (for GECC). Provided engineering assistance to modify equipment to improve operations in the areas of wastewater treatment and residue discharges (for Westinghouse).   York County, PA   York County is a 1344 TPD facility that was constructed and operated by Westinghouse.  Westinghouse sold the operating contract to Veolia, who then sold it to Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1989 through 2010.  Projects performed on this facility include: Prepared a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, interfaced with plant operating personnel (Westinghouse), conducted the tests, and wrote the test report.  Three boiler as a calorimeter tests were conducted.  This test was performed to demonstrate conformance with the operating guarantees (for Westinghouse). Reviewed characteristics of special wastes proposed to be combusted at the plant.  Recommended whether to accept the waste and potential problems with operator safety, handling, and combustion of the waste (for Veolia). Grillo Engineering was retained as an expert witness by Traveler’s Insurance Co. on behalf of Specialty Metallurgical Products Company, Inc. (SMP) (defendant) to review assertions by York County Solid Waste Authority and Covanta regarding claims relating to damage to the afterburning grate.  The plaintiffs alleged that the afterburning grate problems were caused by the combustion of titanium powder from SMP’s operations that was disposed of at the facility.  Reviewed plant operating data, operator logs, and other evidence and determined that the cause of the damage was combustion of highly combustible plastic material, and not the titanium.  Prepared a report detailing the reasons for the opinion (for Traveler’s).   Islip, NY   Islip is a 485 TPD facility constructed by Pennsylvania Engineering and initially operated by Veolia until its sale to Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1989 through 2002.  Projects performed on this facility include: Monitored completion of construction for the Surety for the defaulted contractor (Pennsylvania Engineering).  Full time site inspection was provided by CSI, Inc. as a subcontractor to, and under the direction of Grillo Engineering.  Grillo Engineering provided periodic site inspections and attendance at all project meetings.  Assisted the operator with facility operation during plant start-up and testing.  Recommended modifications to control logic and plant equipment to optimize facility performance (for Aetna Insurance Co.). Prepared a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, interfaced with plant operating personnel (Veolia), conducted the tests, and wrote the test report.  This test was performed to demonstrate conformance with the operating guarantees (for Aetna Insurance Co.). Prepared a plan which detailed the ash residue sampling and analysis procedures according to guidelines and requirements established by the New York State DEC (for Veolia). Prepared a report which included the calculations to demonstrate the minimum boiler inlet temperature associated with the state's combustion requirement of one second residence time at 1800 degrees (for Veolia). Made recommendations aimed at improving combustion control to improve residue burnout (for Veolia). Developed a computer program to determine the HHV of the MSW on a monthly basis from plant data (for Veolia). Investigated options and made recommendations for modifying or replacing the turbine at the facility (for Veolia).   Dutchess County, NY   Dutchess is a 450 TPD facility constructed by Pennsylvania Engineering and initially operated by Westinghouse until its sale to Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1989 through 2005.  Projects performed on this facility include: Conducted Acceptance Tests using the boiler as a calorimeter,  interfaced with plant operating personnel (Westinghouse), managed the tests, and wrote the test report.  This test was performed to demonstrate conformance with the operating guarantees.  The initial test failed, and the test was repeated after facility modifications (for Westinghouse). Investigated problems associated with excessively wet residue.  Evaluated operational and mechanical means of reducing moisture.  Wrote a report documenting the findings and making recommendations for reducing ash moisture (for Westinghouse). Prepared a report on the incremental cost of processing waste at the facility.  Reviewed operational and financial information pertaining to the facility.  The goal was to increase the amount of waste processed on an ongoing basis from the guarantee point of 140,000 tons per year to 145,000 or 150,000 tons per year (for Westinghouse). Investigated problems related to combustion control, carbon monoxide emissions, and residue burnout.  Recommended changes to control logic for combustion air, combustor rotation, MSW feed rams, traveling grate, and flyash conditioner (for Veolia). Investigated the feasibility of installing a new turbine at the facility.  Evaluated a new condensing turbine with the existing air cooled condenser and boiler configuration and with the existing ACC and boiler superheaters upgraded to from 600 to 750 oF (for Veolia). Reviewed the Operating Manual, Pollution Prevention Plan, and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Report and identified items and documentation which needed to be updated to meet the current NYS regulations.  Proposed changes to the various manuals to satisfy the deficiencies noted in the annual environmental audit  (for Veolia). Assisted with meeting Clean Air Act Amendment requirements.  Prepared a Control Plan for implementing its dry lime injection system.  Prepared a protocol for testing a temporary installation to determine whether the proposed system would meet the regulations (for Dutchess County). Inspected the County's materials recycling facility and made recommendations for problem areas.  Reviewed protocol prepared by others for testing newspaper and cardboard baler.  Observed the baler tests and prepared a report (for Dutchess County).   Bay County, FL   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 1987 by Westinghouse to review the Acceptance Test protocol prepared by others to determine whether it was consistent with the cited Performance Test Codes and industry standards.     ******************   DEUTSCHE BABCOCK GRATES   Hempstead, NY   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 1989 by American Ref-Fuel to prepare a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, conducted the tests, interface with plant operating personnel, and write the test report for facility acceptance.  Tests included a 28-day Capacity Test, Energy Recovery Test, 14 boiler as a calorimeter tests, Ferrous Metal Recovery Test, and Residue Test.   Preston, CT   Preston is a 690 TPD facility that was constructed and operated by American Ref-Fuel.  American Ref-Fuel was purchased by Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1992 to 1993.  Projects performed on this facility include: Grillo Engineering Co. was retained as an expert witness by American Ref-Fuel in a dispute between Ref-Fuel and the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) regarding the facility’s having met the performance guarantees.  Grillo reviewed the test data and test report and provided a report evaluating the results of the Acceptance Test, and determined that the performance guarantees were, in fact, met.  Grillo provided testimony regarding the test results before a single arbiter for the facility.  The arbiter found in favor of American Ref-Fuel. Participated in a retest of the facility in the event the above arbitration was decided against Ref-Fuel (for Ref-Fuel). Provided an opinion regarding the ability of the plant to operate at 15 percent above its permitted maximum continuous rating to amend its operating permit (for Ref-Fuel). Developed a computer program to determine the HHV of the MSW on a monthly basis from plant data (for Ref-Fuel).    ******************  STEINMULLER GRATES   Portland, ME   Portland is a 500 TPD facility that was constructed Dravo and is now operated by Ecomaine.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1987 to 1997.  Projects performed on this facility include: Prepared a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, conducted the tests, interfaced with plant operating personnel, and wrote the test report for facility acceptance.  Tests included a 3-day Capacity Test, Energy Recovery Test, and Residue Quality Test (for Dravo). Retained as an expert witness for litigation pertaining to a contractor was injured on site while working on the scrubbers at the facility.  Conducted an investigation to determine whether negligence by any party was the cause of the accident (for Kaplan & Grant).   Long Beach, CA (SERRF)   The Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) is a 1380 TPD facility constructed by Dravo and initially operated by Veolia until its sale to Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1987 through 2000.  Projects performed on this facility include: Provided operational assistance and on-site support for approximately four months during the facility’s start-up and shake-down period (for Dravo). Prepared a test protocol, supervised the tests, collected and analyzed data, and wrote the test report for contractual acceptance.  Tests included a 30-day Equipment/System Test, Maintainability Test, Facility Performance Tests for two and three boilers, and Transfer Tests.  The test requirements for this facility were unique in that the performance criteria were based on a statistical analysis of hourly data, rather than the conventional boiler as a calorimeter and throughput testing (for Dravo). Provided testimony regarding acceptance test results before a single mediator for the facility when the acceptance results were disputed (for Dravo). Developed a computer program to determine the HHV of the MSW on a daily basis from plant data (for Veolia). Provided opinions regarding normal plant operations as input for the defense in a litigation stemming from an accident at the facility (for Veolia).   Montgomery County, PA   Montgomery County is a 1200 TPD facility constructed by Birwelco and initially operated by Veolia until its sale to Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1991 through 1992.  Projects performed on this facility include: Prepared protocol, supervised tests, collected and analyzed data, and wrote test report for contractual acceptance.  Tests included a 7-day Capacity Test on one and two boilers, Energy Recovery Test using the boiler as a calorimeter, Residue Quality Test, Residue Quantity Test, and Ferrous Metal Recovery Test (for Birwelco). Developed a computer program to determine the HHV of the MSW on a daily basis from plant data (for Veolia).    ****************** ENERCON MODULAR TECHNOLOGY   Springfield, MA   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 1987 by Vicon to prepare a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, conducted the tests, interface with plant operating personnel, and write the test report for facility acceptance.  Tests included a 7-day Capacity Test, Energy Production Test using the boiler as a calorimeter, Steam Delivery Test and Process Residue Test.   Wallingford, CT   Wallingford is a 420 TPD facility constructed by Vicon and completed by Fluor when Vicon went bankrupt.  It is owned by the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) and was initially operated by Fluor until its sale to Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1988 through 1996.  Projects performed on this facility include: Prepared protocol, supervised tests, collected and analyzed data, and wrote test report for contractual acceptance.  Tests included Incinerator/Boiler Baseline Tests, Turbine-Generator Baseline Tests, 2-day and 7-day Capacity Tests, and 5 Steam Raising Rate Tests, 3 Electricity Generation Tests, 2 Steam Export Tests all using the boiler as a calorimeter (for Vicon and Fluor). Evaluated and made recommendations for potential improvements to the facility to increase electrical output (for CRRA).   Pittsfield, MA   Pittsfield is a 240 TPD facility constructed and initially operated by Vicon.  It was sold to Energy Answers Corp. (EAC) who subsequently sold it to Covanta, the current operator.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1990 through 1995.  Projects performed on this facility include: Prepared protocol, provided operational assistance, gathered plant data, and coordinated the delivery and charging of test waste during test burns of manually separated waste (for Vermont Integrated Waste Solutions). Prepared operations and maintenance manual for the facility, which had been in operation for about ten years.  Project involved organizing vendor manuals, writing a summary O&M manual, drawings list, equipment list, and standard operating procedures (for Vicon). Provided assistance with start-up of plant improvements for new air pollution control equipment (for Vicon). Provided operational assistance, gathered plant data, and coordinated the delivery and charging of test waste during annual stack emissions tests for six years (for Vicon and EAC). Prepared protocol, supervised tests, collected and analyzed data, and wrote report for a demonstration of combusting reclaimed landfill material.  Tests included a boiler as a calorimeter test.  The test burn was part of a landfill reclamation project sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).  The purpose of the trial burn was to determine the ability of a mass burn waste-to-energy facility to combust reclaimed waste, determine the emissions from the facility during the trial, and determine the higher heating value of the reclaimed waste (for Schillinger, Salerni, & Boyd, consultants to NYSERDA).   Pigeon Point, DE (now defunct)   Pigeon Point was a 600 TPD facility constructed and initially operated by Vicon, and owned by General Electric Capital Corp. (GECC).  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1986 through 1995 when it was permanently shut down.  Projects performed on this facility include: Reviewed protocol prepared by others, and collected and analyzed data for a test for contractual acceptance.  Tests included a 28-day Capacity Test, Energy Recovery Test using the boiler as a calorimeter, and Residue Test (for Weston). Developed protocol for a testing program to determine the cause of ash deposition in the secondary combustion chamber.  Conducted tests and recommended logic changes to the control system (for CSI). Reviewed protocol prepared by others, and collected and analyzed data for a retest for contractual acceptance.  Tests included a 28-day Capacity Test, Energy Recovery Test using the boiler as a calorimeter, and Residue Test (for CSI). Developed a sampling procedure for determining the HHV of the refuse, in accordance with the contract.  Proposed alternate, more precise method (for GECC). Reviewed procedures and equipment and recommended modifications aimed at improving combustion efficiency.  Acted as independent party for troubleshooting specific technical problems at the plant.  Engineered and specified changes to ducts and control logic which were successfully implemented at the facility (for GECC). Performed the long term maintenance program for the facility after its closure to protect equipment from damage and deterioration.  Conducted an equipment and tool inventory.  Performed a comprehensive plant clean up followed by a detailed evaluation of the site (for GECC).   Rutland, VT (now defunct)   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 1987 by Vicon to prepare a test protocol using the boiler as a calorimeter, conducted the tests, interface with plant operating personnel, and write the test report for facility acceptance.  Tests included a 3-day Capacity Test, Electrical Generation Test using the boiler as a calorimeter, and Incinerator/Boiler Tests.    ****************** OTHER TECHNOLOGIES   Harrisburg, PA   In 2008, Grillo Engineering was retained as an expert witness by Burns & McDonnell, one of the defendants in a mediation regarding construction of the facility.  Reviewed and commented on claims, inspected the site, and attended mediation hearings.   Hennepin County, MN   Grillo Engineering Company was retained as Owner’s Engineer in 1989 by General Electric Capital Corp.  The project included preparing a certification for construction and witnessing performance tests.  The certification was to assure the owner that the facility was constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications and industry practice.  Acceptance tests included a 3-day Capacity Test, Energy Recovery Test, and Residue Quality Test.   Bridgeport, CT   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 1988 by CSI to review the Acceptance Test protocol prepared by others to determine whether it was consistent with the cited Performance Test Codes and industry standards.  Auburn, ME (Mid-Maine Waste Action Committee, MMWAC)   MMWAC is a 200 TPD facility using Laurant Bouillier technology.  It was constructed by FSEC under contract to American Energy.  Grillo Engineering worked on the facility from 1986 through 1995.  Projects performed on this facility include: Provided a shift supervisor in charge of operations and maintenance to fill in as required during initial shake down.  Made recommendations and instituted several modifications to plant equipment and controls to improve plant operations.  Assisted in improving ash handling and combustion control systems (for FSEC). Prepared protocol, collected and analyzed data, and wrote test report for contractual acceptance.  Tests included a 7-day Capacity Test, 3-day Energy Recovery Test using the boiler as a calorimeter, and Residue Quantity Test (for FSEC). Prepared testimony and was deposed regarding dispute between contractor and operator over construction completion and acceptance test results for the facility. Case settled during the trial (for FSEC).  Cape Breton, Nova Scotia   Grillo Engineering was retained in 1997 by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to conduct a test burn and perform a peer review of its proposal to incinerate biomedical waste at its 150 ton per day facility.  The purpose of the review was to evaluate and provide opinions on the current operating practices at the incinerator; the results of the test burn of biomedical waste conducted at the Facility; and the ability of the Facility to operate effectively and meet the CCME emissions standards while combusting the combination of wastes.   Glen Cove, NY (now defunct)   Grillo Engineering Company was retained in 1990 by Veolia perform a technical evaluation of the sludge disposal system at the facility.  The project involved a site evaluation of the existing equipment, including operation and data relating to past performance.  A report was prepared that included feasible options to dry the sludge for easier handling and efficient combustion in the furnace.