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Scott Baumann is a 36 year power industry veteran, working formerly in an engineering capacity for two boiler OEMs, followed by a role as power plant control valve problem solver for two major valve manufacturers before forming PTS Power, Inc which serves as a critical component supplier to the power generation industry. More recently, Scott co-founded both Volodyne LLC and Thermic Systems LLC, each of which bring highly innovative and transformational technical solutions to solid fuel and gas fired power generating clients worldwide.

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Application scientist, native of Slovenia. During his 1987-1996 stint at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia he initiated “Advanced boiler heat transfer calculation algorithm” project. The Head of Energy Systems and Thermodynamics, Technical University Vienna, Austria offered support by becoming his co-mentor at doctoral thesis successfully defended in December 2000. An advancement in boiler heat transfer theory was made enabling more accurate heat transfer calculations. This was found to be the key in designing more efficient boilers. The algorithm eventually became basis of "Boiler Design Software" Dr. Warga developed. It was later upgraded into an online version giving an access to the interested public to what is a domain of the dedicated specialists. With that tool a fire tube boiler design concept that eventually became “Warga boiler" was developed. 

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Garrett Trapnell has over 30 years of experience in the steam generation industry. He initially trained in the U.S. Navy's nuclear power program, where he served in the submarine program. Following that, he enjoyed a successful 20-year career as a commissioned boiler inspector in the upper Midwest. In 2018, Mr. Trapnell founded Trap Energy Solutions, a manufacturer's sales representative firm, where he serves as president and oversees all aspects of the company.

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1983-2008 founder/CEO TTT Holding Group, Inc.
1995-2005 Associate Professor, Physics and Engineering Department, Chapman University (campuses on multiple USAF Facilities).
1996 Partnered with Dr. Warga to bring "WARGA" boiler technology to United States;
1999 a site was established in USA featuring three 400HP 150psi steam boilers of Warga design.
2001-2008 associate Professor Practice, Quality Engineering, University of Phoenix.
2008-2024 manager contracts RTX/Raytheon Missiles and Defense.
2014 Adjunct Faculty, Systems & Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Arizona.
2020 Co-Founded Critical Infrastructure Investments, Inc, Tucson, AZ. serving as Chair of Investment Board.