NEXT
MEETING_____________________________________
Monday, June
24 - 12:00 noon
Cellar Restaurant at Union Square
Topic: Underground Power Distribution Automation - Gilbert
Davis, EPB
When an overhead power distribution system
experiences a fault or break in the line, the problem is relatively easy to
locate and remedy. But it becomes a nightmare to do so when the distribution
system is underground as it is in downtown Chattanooga and other
urban areas. A new control system has recently been put into place by the EPB
(Electric Power Board) which senses the fault, automatically isolates it, opens
and closes the proper switches to reconfigure the circuit and restores power to
the affected are. Gilbert Davis of the EPB will explain how this high tech
control system works and how it will improve the reliability of power delivery
to the area. The system will be commissioned for service at the end of July.
Gilbert is Senior Engineer in the Planning Department of the EPB where he is
responsible for power distribution protection.
Invocation: Tom Pearce
Fellowship: Jack Anderson
Entrée du jour:
Chopped Sirloin and Grilled Onions
OUR PREVIOUS MEETING June 17
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Bill Allen, Director of Transportation of
Chattanooga and Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency spoke about the
Chattanooga Urban Area Bicycle Facilities Master Plan. The plan builds
upon the 140 miles of existing and previously planned greenways within the
Chattanooga/Hamilton County area. In the plan, 382 miles of additional
facilities were identified. The plan is comprised of Multi use Paths, Bike
Lanes and Bike Routes. The twenty-year plan addresses engineering, education,
encouragement and enforcement with an estimated cost of 26 million dollars.
FUTURE MONDAY MEETINGS
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July 8 Topic: Methane Hydrate - A New Fuel or a Green House Gas? Dr.
Roddy Judkins
July 15 Topic: Playground Equipment - Innovative Technologies for
Playground at Siskin, Jerry Sterling
July 29 Topic: Global Warming - How Real the Threat? Marilyn Brown,
ORNL
WHERE WE MEET
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Unless we note otherwise, all
of our presentation meetings are held at the Cellar Restaurant in the
Tallan Building, Union Square Downtown Chattanooga from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Our
meeting room and luncheon service are open by 11:30 a.m. Lunch buffet is $10.00
per person (inclusive). No reservation is required. Free
parking is available in the Days Inn Motel (on Carter St. and MLK
Blvd,) courtesy of the Days Inn management. When you park there, be sure to
place a note on your dashboard indicating you are attending the Engineers Club
meeting.
QUESTIONS ?
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If you have any questions about
program items please call Steve McGuire at 756- 4430 or e-mail him at
stevemcguire@comcast.net. You can
find references to other Chattanooga Engineers Club members at our web site:
www.chattanooga.net/engineer/CEC