NEXT MEETING October 22 – “MERCURY
AND THE ENVIRONMENT” - Tom Burnett, Engineering specialist for Tennessee
Valley Authority, confirmed to discuss engineering aspects of
mercury and the environment. Mercury emissions are being regulated due to
biological uptake and risk of neurological damage due to accumulations of
methyl-mercury. Tom will describe a system evaluation tool to guide business
enterprises regarding mercury compliance strategy in the U.S. Several states
have mandated faster and/or deeper reductions in power plant mercury emissions
than those called for by the U.S. Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR). Unfortunately,
differences between plants make accurate evaluation of control options
difficult. The modeling tool developed by the company Niksa Energy Associates
called MercuRator solves that problem. Because it is based on dynamic reaction
analysis (DRA), its equations account for the rates of all chemical reactions
in a gas cleaning system that affect mercury emissions.
This meeting we’ll be back at the Cellar
Restaurant. Lunch will be available for $11 beginning at 11:30 am, and will be
from the outstanding Cellar Buffet. Location: Tallan Cellar Restaurant, 200
West ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Parking: use on street meters or the
commercial lot in the rear of the Tallan Building, or in one of the commercial
lots nearby.
FUTURE PROGRAMS
October 29 - Matthew Huyster, U.S. EPA On-Scene
Coordinator confirmed to speak on the role of the Environmental
Protection Agency in the wake of events like Hurricane Katrina.
November 5 - Bob Hay, P.E., confirmed to provide a
systems engineering overview of hydrogen generation, including a preliminary
design for what may become the first hydrogen fueling station in
Tennessee
November 12 - No meeting - Federal
Holiday
November 19 - Alan Field invited to explain
Spam Blockers...what they are and why we need them
November 26 - Mark Hairr and Dan Simpson invited to
discuss plans for deploying a hydrogen powered fuel cell bus for the UTC
campus
LAST WEEK’S MEETING
- October 15 - Field Trip/TRAIN RIDE on a STEAM LOCOMOTIVE at
Tennessee Valley Railway Museum. Al Phillips led us with riveting
commentary on the history of rail service in Chattanooga, the current status of
the museum’s restoration of engine No. 630, and his recent tour behind
the iron curtain to recover some old machine tools that are now being used in
the shop. Al greeted the group and coordinated the ride though Missionary Ridge
tunnel to the Grand Junction for a fine lunch. Our ears are full of steam and
soot and the sound of those drivers making time. What a great fall outing!
November 3 – First Lego League
– Tullahoma Local Invitational
CEC member Ed Chapin is supporting First Lego League teams in our area, some of
whom will attend a learning session at Tullahoma Nov 3. Our local event will be
two weeks later and many of these same teams will be invited. Ten teams will
have 3 opportunities to complete missions and 1 project presentation. The event
will be judged by same criteria as the state competition. Any interested
members who can attend should contact Ed.LOCATION: West Middle School,
Tullahoma
(http://westmiddle.tcm.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=’Directions’)
TIME: 9 AM – 1:30 PM LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN (several local establishments in
town) The local teams participating: WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL, HOMESCHOOLERS,
HANDSONSCIENCECTR, EASTTULLAHOMA, NANODEERE, LINDEN ELEMENTARY (Oak Ridge, TN),
CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, (Cleveland, TN), BRENTWOOD, CHATTANOOGA, HUNTSVILLE,
AL, SPRING HILL, TN, COOKVILLE, TN Contact ED
CHAPIN if you can attend and support our Chattanooga area teams.
November 14, 2007 Presentation & Plant Tour,
Speakers: Aaron Haluska & Chad Gentry, Miller Industries, Topic:
Pro/Engineer® and the Design of Towing Equipment, Miller Industries, Ooltewah,
TN PDH: 1 hour Contact Ron Goulet ron-goulet@utc.edu or Bryan Eldridge Bryan_Eldridge@mckee.com.
Career Mentors Needed!!! The Alumni Career Mentoring
Program is a great way for UTC students to get in touch with other UTC
graduates who can provide information or direction about career choices. The
program consists of a database of alumni who have volunteered to share their
career experiences and advice with students and other alumni. These individuals
have diverse academic backgrounds and represent many industries, career fields,
job functions and locations. The UTC Alumni Career Mentor Program is sponsored
by the Placement and Student Employment Center. The time commitment is minimal
and is a much appreciated way for you as an alum to share your expertise in
your career area and provide information or direction about career choices with
current students. As an Alumni Career Mentor a few of the ways you can
participate include: Career contact & networking, Company & industry
information, Employment trends (profession or industry), Job function
information, Job search strategies, Job shadowing. For more detailed
information and to complete the Alumni Career Mentor Participation form visit:
www.utc.edu/placement Click on Career Mentor Program under Quick Links on the
left side of the page. If you have questions please feel free to contact
Stephanie Hollis in the Placement and Student Employment Center at
423-425-4184.
Fire Eye Productions, Inc. has made available many
video recordings of events in our community by creating the Local Webcast
Network. Several Chattanooga Engineers Club programs are included; you may be
on there too! Go to www.localwebcastnetwork.com.
Speaking Opportunities! Volunteers needed to address
speaker requests from elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and
youth groups to visit classrooms, assemblies, and group meetings. Contact Lulu
Copeland, copeland@chattanoogastate.edu.
High school student groups may schedule tours of CSTCC to visit mechanical,
electrical, civil, chemical technology classes and other locations of the
campus. Contact Shirley Moore at (423)697-2698.
QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS? If you have any questions or
suggestions about program items please contact Ron Bailey at 423-425-5536 or by
email at Ronald-Bailey@utc.edu. You can find membership application forms,
references to future programs, historical data, and other info at
http://www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org. To receive future meeting
announcements by email, join the Cha. Technology Organization mailing list at
http://mail.chattanoogaengineersclub.org/mailman/listinfo/chatech_chattanoogaengineersclub.org