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Activities
Your Carolina Section will be planning
our continuing projects. Join the executive committee to create more fun
and informative activities for our engineering friends.
Members and interested individuals can guide the
actions of our section at our planning meetings.
Things happen when you take part!
We
hold an executive committee planning meetings at Kernersville Panera Bread at 6:00 PM
monthly, on a second Tuesday.
Good things happen for those who stay connected.
Call to verify the date.
Bring your ideas to prepare useful and educational activities:
-Set a meeting time each monthly program
-Prepare programs that will be fun and informative
-Plan activities that will benefit our local people
-Listen
to the needs of our engineering group.
That includes you.
Our Events Schedule
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Thursday April 19, 2012
A history of Power Plants and the current state
and predicted future of power plants including the integration of Solar-Thermal
into their design.
The presenter is
Gary Golden, who is with our ASME
Speaker's Bureau. He will be making presentations on campus with students,
staff, and our group. Gary is an expert on power generation.
He will speak on the roll of renewables, nuclear, and energy independence for the
US. Rewarding work opportunity in the
industry will be explained.
Sign-in begins at 5:45 PM, refreshments at 6, presentation at 6:30
Location is the Faculty Lounge off the lobby of McNair Hall on E. Lee St.
Please RSVP by:
Tuesday
Apr 17th
mailto:RumbleG@ASME.org
(Kindly include your name & company)
Gavin B. Rumble, PE
336-224-2312
May 10, 2012
ASME Pressure Code, what's it
all about.
presented by ASME Codes & Standards committee member
Walter Sperko PE
Codes:
History and origins,
Committees and Operations,
Training
Location: Volvo Truck Briefing Center
June 2012
Plant tour of ABCO Automation,
Browns Summit (N Greensboro), NC
A well respected automated machine builder that combines Engineering, Controls,
and the Skilled Trades to solve manufacturing process needs. Their work
has been featured on the
Solidworks 2011 splash screen.
March 22,
2012 6PM at NC A&T
The program schedule is: 5:45 to 6:00 PM is check-in at the main entrance
where The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is above the
entrance door. Members and Guests will be badged and pay $10 for a light dinner.
6:00 to 6:30 PM Dinner followed by a welcome by Jim Ryan, Founding dean of the JSNN.
6:30 to 7:20 PM "Nano Technology in our lives, the Power of Thinking Small." - by Dean Ryan.
Following the lecture, there will be a technical facilities tour featuring JSNN Nano-Technology
Equipment and Laboratories
Directions: address: 2907 East Lee St or GPS 2901 East Lee Street
which is the first building along a row of new facilities.
The JSNN facility at the East end of row of buildings on the North side of
Lee Street is recognized by the lettering above the entrance and the unique overhead dome.
Past Eents:
February
21, 2012
ASME
Carolina Section and SME Chapter 082 announce our
Joint Program for National Engineer's Week
a Special Engineering Presentation
by John Laurence Busch (author)
STEAM COFFIN:
Captain Moses Rogers & The Steamship Savannah Break the Barrier
Historian and author John Laurence Busch will attempt to re-calibrate your mind
before showing why the proposition of making the first crossing of the Atlantic
Ocean on a "steamship" was met with a mixture of skepticism and fear. He also
will illustrate how this steamship called Savannah represents the first
globalized high technology in history.
John's book, "STEAM COFFIN: Captain Moses Rogers and The Steamship Savannah
Break the Barrier," has received positive reviews from sixteen periodicals and
counting. Additional details are available on the book's web site,
www.steamcoffin.com. John's multi-media presentation illustrates clearly just
what a giant leap this first "steamship" in history was for our ancestors. He
has given his special Engineers Presentation to a wide variety of chapters from
Maine to Georgia to Montana, including before members of AEE, ASME, ASNE, IEEE,
ISA, SAME, SNAME and SME. This promises to be both an entertaining and
illuminating evening.
Note: There will NOT be a meal setup for this event, but there may be a light
snack
There is no charge for this event
Held at NCA&T State University, Smith Hall, Rm 2014
444 N. Laurel St., Greensboro, NC
Jan 31,
2012
For January 31st we are preparing a program in
which
we will have
a Lecture and
a Workshop on Advanced Imaging Technology concepts of X-ray CT
technology.
Applications on health and materials sciences will be
covered and there will be
a brief tour of the equipment and the facility
at A&T for those who are interested.
This program is being brought to us
by the NSF Engineering Research Center at A&T.
One (1) PDH certificate will be provided to attendees who request one.
There will be a light meal provided...please donate $10 for Members/Guests
and $5 for Students
When: 5:45 - 8:00pm, Tuesday, January 31st
Where: NC A&T Campus, Room 410, Fort IRC Building
#33 - see map here:
http://www.ncat.edu/~upd/Documents/Campus%20Map_Proof.pdf
Visitors can park anywhere on campus except "reserved spaces, handicaps,
tow-in zones along the yellow curbs or on the grass". The most convenient
and least crowded lots will likely be directly in front of the Fort IRC
Building, Lot M2 on the map, and behind the Parking Deck. The Parking
Deck is #43, the lot I'm referring to is LO1.
December 15, 2011
Firearm Safety.....Firearm fun!
Calipers Indoor Range
Join us on December 15th at 6 pm for an
evening of Firearm & Range Safety and more. We will hear from expert trainers,
watch a short video, have a light meal, then out to the RANGE, including a
competition for best grouping (5 shots). Winner will receive a 3-month
membership to Calibers or a gift certificate for supplies (if he/she is already
a member).
Thursday, Dec 15th 6:00 - 8:30
Calibers Indoor Firing Range
6910 Downwind Rd. Greensboro, NC 27409
www.Calibers.net
Bring your own weapon* or rentals are
available for a $6 rental fee plus ammo cost
Targets are $1
Meal provided will be Sandwiches or Pizza
Event Cost - $25 includes meal & range fees
(does not include weapon rental)
Be ready to compete!
*WHEN ENTERING CALIBERS,
ALL FIREARMS TO BE SECURED IN A HOLSTER OR GUN CASE.
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October 25, 2011 Tuesday evening
Red Oak Brewery Tour
Share engineering comrade and see how our regional asset is produced.
We did a program there in 2008 and it was a big success so we thought we'd go
again this fall to allow those who could not attend last time and new members
see this successful and growing operation.
Red Oak Brew Pub was opened in February of 1991 after the owners visited
approximately 100 brew-pubs and micro-breweries in the US and Europe. They
wanted to make lagers, the most popular style throughout the world...even in
England. Not only were they intent on brewing lagers; they wanted to focus
exclusively on the rich, mellow, Bavarian Lagers known throughout the world for
their drinkability. So they visited brewing equipment fabricators here and in
Germany before deciding on a system from Beraplan in Munich.
In addition to brewing according to the Law of Purity, they decided not to
filter or pasteurize their Bavarian Lagers to ensure the vitamins remain whole
for that rich, mellow taste. Within months of opening the pub they began selling
Red Oak to other accounts in the Greensboro area. In no time the 6 original
aging tanks were maxed out and they added on to the building and installed 13
new tanks.
By 2001 Red Oaks popularity had grown so much that it was brewing 24/7...and out
of aging capacity. They began the search for a location to build a larger
brewery with space to accommodate future growth. After settling on a 12 acre
tract along I 40/85 between Greensboro and Burlington in 2003...they began
discussions with 3 Bavarian Brewery fabricators. Rolec of Cheming, Bavaria was
chosen to supply the new brewery; and in 2005 construction began on the building
to house it. By the summer of 2007 Red Oak was ready to open the nation's most
modern computerized brewing facility...consistently producing the Freshest,
Purest, Bavarian Lagers in America.
Refreshments: Pizza & beer in a take home souvenir mug
(soft drinks will also be available)
Cost: $10 covers both the pizza and the $5 tour cost
Date: Tuesday, October 25th at 6 pm
Location: Red Oak Brewery, 6901 Konica Drive, Whitsett, NC 27377
Brewery and Information:
6901 Konica Drive
Whitsett, NC 27377
(Exit 138 I40/85)
(336) 447-2055
http://redoakbrewery.com
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To Be Scheduled-
FMEA training by Mr. Jon Quigley
F M E A methodology to improve product development and operations management,
Session 2.
Presentor: Jon M.
Quigley
Topic: FMEA - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Location: Volvo Trucks meeting room
Mr. Quigley draws on
DOD and automotive industry experience which has dealt with complex system and
product development issues.
FMEA is used to reduce defects in the development process for successful
projects by documenting a Failure, its Mode, its Effect, by Analysis in a
cause-effect manner.
Mr. Quigley has authored of the book 'Project Management of Complex and Embedded
Systems: Ensuring Product Integrity and Program Quality'
PAST EVENTS
September 8, 2011 Thursday 2:30 PM
A joint Tour and Technical Program at the Greensboro Industries
Of the Blind.
PDH Credit is offered for the presentation.
ASME and SME sections plan to meet together to learn more
about a very special and important local manufacturing and business facility,
the Industries of the Blind.
We hope that we will continue to participate in joint meetings among our
respective technical societies.
Meeting Location:
Industries of the Blind, Inc.
920 West Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
www.industriesoftheblind.com
Tel: 336-544-3700
Past Events
June
16, 2011
It
is or pleasure to host a recognized FMEA expert for our engineers and managers.
Mr. Jon M. Quigley will deliver a presentation on FMEA
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
Mr. Quigley draws on DOD and automotive industry experience which has dealt with
complex system and product development issues.
FMEA is used to reduce defects in the development process for
successful projects by documenting a Failure, its Mode, its Effect, by Analysis
in a cause-effect manner.
Mr. Quigley has authored the book Project Management of Complex
and Embedded Systems: Ensuring Product Integrity and Program Quality
May 19 2011
Studio Tour with Jim Gallucci
a sculptor
who does large commissioned work in metals. He accomplishes welding and
metal forming to complete these flowing free form objects.
Jim develops each project with a unique sense of self-expression creating art
that captivates viewers. 336-370-9001
http://www.jimgalluccisculptor.com/about.php
John
Martin of John Martin Art guided us through making our own cast aluminum art
objects in his studio workshop shop. Mr. Martin creates whimsical forms in
different metal media. 336-587-8457
Location: 499 Industrial Ave, Greensboro. Elm Eugene (South of I40), 2nd light
for Industrial Ave (East), 0.7 mi to #499 location on left.
Apr 21, 2011 meeting at NCA&T
Senior Projects and professional competency
Dr. Craft has set up a very
interesting program for next Thursday (21st) highlighted by a review of NC A&T's
M.E. Senior Design Projects and a presentation by North Carolina Board of
Engineers (NCBELS) Assistant Executive Director, David J. Evans
ASME Senior Section Pre-Seminar light Dinner 6:00 PM
There will be a pre-presentation light dinner for ASME Senior Section and
Student members at 6:00 PM in Cherry Hall, Rm 113. Members arriving after 5:30
PM may use the McNair parking lot on the East side of the building. During the
dinner, Mr. Evans will address the students briefly on the importance of
preparing graduates for the practice of Engineering.
Presentations 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Student Design Competition & Industry Projects
Baja SAE (National Competition) Entry
School Bus Safety (Industry )Project
Aero (National Design Competition) Entry
ASME Senior Section Seminar 7:30 - 7:55 PM
David J. Evans, will give an overview of NCBELS, discuss continuing competency
compliance, and the role Professional Development Hours (PDHs) in ensuring
annual compliance for the state’s registered engineering workforce.
This
was a fun activity on a Saturday. We were special guests for a reception and
private tour.
Mar 19 2011
ASME Historic Site recognition was presented to Spencer Shops Roundhouse.
Presentation was prepared by the ASME Piedmont Carolina Section and included
state dignitaries ant the past ASME President.
November
9 2010
Timken roller bearing factory, Ashboro
January 18 2011
SPEVCO (Special Vehicle Equipment Co)
Pfaftown (Winston)
February 3 2011
Lord energy management,
Student member meet and greet,
NC A&T Engineering building
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February
2010 Program
Entrepreneurial
Panel held February 11 was very informative.
An Entrepreneurial Roundtable with Charles Tuttle
and local business innovators.
This was an ASME sponsored program
that will be a moderated panel of several local entrepreneurs who discussed
their trials and successes. People like you have created
opportunity for themselves and for others. Mr. Tuttle has done several of
these programs over the years and always does a great job. This program has been well received
before. You are invited to join the conversation with business minded
folks.
The moderator is Mr. Charles Tuttle,
whose business is Ziel LLC (336) 202-4592)
Panelists were:
PC Romano, BSEE, MBA, University of Michigan, President, Avid Solutions, an
industrial automation firm with 50 employees, Winston-Salem and Raleigh
Travis Simpson, BSEE, Texas Tech University; President, Extend Energy, LLC;
solar energy solutions; 7 employees; Greensboro
Charles "Augie" Peterson, BSME, MBA, Rutgers University,Vice President/Founder,
Tower Components, products to improve the efficiency of cooling towers and heat
exchangers, 80 employees, Ramseur
Tom Byrne, President, Tower Components; products to improve the efficiency of
cooling towers and heat exchangers; 80 employees; Ramseur
Jordon Peck, BSME University of Florida; MS Engineering Science and Mechanics,
Georgia Institute of Technology; President, The Peck Group; professional
services for construction; 3 employees; Greensboro
Location: Nussbaum Center for
Entrepreneurship (NCE)
Nussbaum Center - Office Space, Business Counseling, Executive Suites
www.nussbaumcfe.com
2007 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, NC 27405-5009
(336) 379-5001
March 11, 2010 6-8 PM
Our guest, a Forensics Engineer, explained his specialty practice.
Your ASME Carolina Section program this month will be a fascinating presentation
by nationally recognized forensic engineer Mr. James M. Green, PE. Mr. Green is
the past president of the National Association of Forensic Engineers (NAFE), and
will be speaking about his experiences as a practicing forensics engineer. His
background in accident reconstruction will be an interesting topic for
discussion...he literally wrote the book on bike accidents which can be
previewed here. Or, visit their website
http://bikereconstruction.com
The program will be hosted by Hayward Industrial Products in Clemmons:
1 Hayward Industrial Drive,
Clemmons, North Carolina 27012
(336) 712-9900
Hayward Pool Products conference room
ASME member Mr. Allen Levin is our location host
April 8th 2010 Our section will joined with the
student Section at NCA&T
We always like to meet the students
and share insights that keep us all interested in the new developments. Student
designed and built projects impressed everyone. Our
thanks go to Dr. John Kizito the advisor, and Dr. Devdas Pai who keeps us
connected with the campus.
April 13th 2010 Meeting and tour of Legacy Paddlesports
Legacy Paddlesports is the maker of : Heritage Kayaks, Native Watercraft, liquidlogic, Water
Trail equipment
http://www.legacypaddlesports.com/
Legacy Paddlesports, 6012 High Point Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407
Our thanks go to our host Mr. Bill Medlin and to member Ms. Jayne Byrne.
May 13, 2010 program
6PM at the beautiful Volvo Trucks lobby
ASME: Program: Nuclear Power in today's economy
Presentation by Dr. Wang of NC A&T
Your ASME Carolina Section has arranged a program on Nuclear
Energy at Volvo Trucks in Greensboro.
Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century: Status & Trends
This presentation will discuss the resurgence of nuclear energy in the U.S.
and around the world. The talk will start with a nuclear energy primer: nuclear
fission, chain reaction, and different types of nuclear reactors currently used
in the United States. Nuclear safety will be addressed with discussion on
accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl and on new generation of reactors
being built. Challenges of nuclear energy will be addressed in waste, costs, and
manpower.
About the speaker: Dr. Sid Wang is a Professor of Mechanical
Engineering with North Carolina A & T State University. He received an
educational grant from Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in 2007 to develop
courses in nuclear energy, and he has been teaching an elective nuclear energy
course for the past three years.
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