For Immediate Release Contact: John Varrasi 212-705-8158 [email protected]

POWER GENERATION CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION TO BE HELD

New York, Jan. 31, 1997 -- The 1997 International Joint Power Generation Conference and Exposition will be held Nov. 3-5, at the Adams Mark Hotel in Denver, Colo., it is announced by ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).

The annual conference is a focal point for discussions about new technology and changing business trends in the electric power industry. This yearπs technical sessions will cover advanced turbines, plant maintenance, air quality and pollution control, fuels and combustion, and other issues tied to power generation and delivery. Nuclear power, wind energy and alternative fuels will also be discussed by experts in these fields.

Complementing the technical discussions will be an exhibit featuring water treatment systems, instrumentation and control equipment, and other engineered products and systems used by utility professionals. For information, please contact ASME International, (212) 705-7100.

The 125,000-member ASME International is a worldwide engineering society focused on technical, educational and research issues. ASME conducts one of the worldπs largest technical publishing operations, holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year, and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards.