Mensan Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Some on here know I've taken a new job, some do not. I've recently taken on a new role at Bloom Energy, a fuel cell company based in Sunnyvale, California. I'm pretty excited about it, and they're happy to have me. Wikipedia Article http://www.genexe.com/uploads/2010/02/bloom.jpg http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4546262660417249&pid=15.1 The reason I was hired was Blooms commitment to a specific market, in this case they have a keystone customer (eBay) in South Jordan, UT. I will be here for the next 6 months to a year, ensuring proper operation of the entire plant until we can turn it over to someone local permanently. My position is actually based out of Sunnyvale (San Jose), but I'll probably do some traveling. A lot of traveling. Bloom seems to have a very strong commitment to their new customer market. If anyone has any questions, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Have you heard of livejournal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sounds very cool! Hope the new position works out for you. On a side note, if you have any free sample type stuff I know our engineering design teacher would be interested in. He has been taking the programs toward renewable energy concepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Have you heard of livejournal? Yes. As with any new technology, there will be a lot of criticism, and this technology is no exception. The newest versions of our devices are more efficient than the last, and will continue to improve. This isn't even my final form. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=695&pictureid=5585 Sounds very cool! Hope the new position works out for you. On a side note, if you have any free sample type stuff I know our engineering design teacher would be interested in. He has been taking the programs toward renewable energy concepts. Thanks! Which school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RyM3rC Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Very cool. Fuel cells are very interesting, can't wait to see what happens with them over the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yes. As with any new technology, there will be a lot of criticism, and this technology is no exception. The newest versions of our devices are more efficient than the last, and will continue to improve. This isn't even my final form. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=695&pictureid=5585 Thanks! Which school? I teach in Plain City at Tolles Career & Technical Center. We are the career center that serves Hilliard, Dublin, Jonathan Alder, London, Fairbanks, West Jeff and Madison Plains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 We were just discussing this a few days ago in CB, Eli. Need to get that heat rate down so we can sell it here. (Oh yeah) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 What did you study in college, and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 What did you study in college, and where? *Chuckle* Have you ever met Eli? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Dear Eli, Miss u. Come back soon. XoxO, Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Congrats, Eli, and good luck in the new position. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Are you working on the cells or more the install, conversion and power management side? I would think your background would lead to the latter but your not so old to be unable to learn a new trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) What did you study in college, and where? I didn't. I was in the Navy as a GSE (Gas Turbine Systems - Electrical), which gave me training in power generation, physics, and electricity/electronics. I was on an Aegis Cruiser (USS Normandy) as an engine room operator. This put me in charge of a complete engine room for ship propulsion and power generation. After that I obtained a position in the UPS industry (Uninterruptable power), which is the industry I've been in since. UPS systems transfer AC/DC, then back, DC/AC; so fuel cells (which put out DC, and need to be inverted) are a natural transition. Since these units function more like a power plant than a UPS (which was a surprise to me) my experience relative to these units in our emerging market has been optimal. Congrats, Eli, and good luck in the new position. :thumbup: Thank you Doc. Are you working on the cells or more the install, conversion and power management side? I would think your background would lead to the latter but your not so old to be unable to learn a new trick. It is my experience with data center customers that led to my receiving this position. Bloom was more familiar with general power generation (supplementing utility) than they were with the specific requirements and demands of the data center market. I am still operating/maintaining/installing the units, but also will be writing MOPs, or working with engineering to improve/implement designs, and ensuring that our company can move forward in this industry. This position is much more involved than my previous positions have been. Edited August 7, 2013 by Mensan Suck it DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sounds awesome - congratulations, my fine looking friend. All this engineering stuff sounds really cool, though I understand zero percent of it. So, after you've got things running smoothly there, where to next? Back to the 614, or do you think they'll send you somewhere else to do something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Uninterpretable power This shit is hard to interpret. Like Voodoo Witchcraft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sounds awesome - congratulations, my fine looking friend. All this engineering stuff sounds really cool, though I understand zero percent of it. So, after you've got things running smoothly there, where to next? Back to the 614, or do you think they'll send you somewhere else to do something similar? HOPEFULLY, our installation in Japan. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=695&pictureid=5572 This shit is hard to interpret. Like Voodoo Witchcraft! AUTOCORRECTED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 This shit is hard to interpret. Like Voodoo Witchcraft! I paused at the same part and said to myself something to the effect of, "Wait what?" Then I decided that it was just part of the engineering stuff that I know zero percent of and moved along in my ignorant bliss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Dr. J, that is the correct response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 AUTOCORRECTED Couldn't pass up the opportunity, you know how it is... Still, like everyone else in here, I am excited for you. This is real cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sounds schweet, Eli! Good luck with this project and wherever/whatever the next step takes you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 There is way too much smarts in this thread to be on CR. I suggest everyone leave the thread now or risk your brain melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moostang Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Ill miss you buddy, but good luck where ever life takes you and congrats on the position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have worked in Silicon Valley for the last 8 years, though I don't get out there much. I am in the northern end now, Redwood Shores (behind Oracle). Eat at Hobees (get the coffee cake). Try to hit Refuge in San Carlos if you are looking for something fun to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have worked in Silicon Valley for the last 8 years, though I don't get out there much. I am in the northern end now, Redwood Shores (behind Oracle). Eat at Hobees (get the coffee cake). Try to hit Refuge in San Carlos if you are looking for something fun to do. Hobees on Mathilda? That's like walking distance from our office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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