What are the current electricity sources and related problems for our country? Mike will discuss these along with BWR model variations worldwide, basic reactor internals, latest designs of BWRs and the second generation nuclear construction. He will also discuss Westinghouse's response to the needs of the BWR owners by investing in permanent facilities in Chattanooga. This new facility will feature a world class BWR training facility and will also benefit both local industry and Chattanooga State.

Lunch is available, buffet style, beginning at 11:30 am. The cost is $14. Since we have to guarantee a minimum number, please make plans to participate. There are a limited number of free parking spaces available. Additional parking is available as metered street parking and nearby commercial parking garages and lots.

FUTURE MEETINGS
Sept. 22 - Tim McClanahan of TVA will speak on Advanced Low Temperature Power Cycle (ALTPC). Industrial waste heat can be cost effectively converted to power using a new TVA patented process called Advanced Low Temperature Power Cycle technology (ALTPC). TVA has executed a license agreement with Facilities Management Company, Inc. (FMC) to build, own, operate and market ALTPC.

Sept. 29 - Dr. Hinsdale Bernard, UTC, will speak on his invention, the 3-D Periodic Table. The title of his presentation is "Three Dimensional Periodic Spiral of the Elements: Thinking Outside the Box". The Three Dimensional Periodic Spiral of the Elements is a three dimensional arrangement of the elements that can be used in place of the traditional rectangular chart of the Periodic Table. This colorful rendition is based on an elliptical periodic plan that makes the periodic table more intuitive and attractive. This Three Dimensio nal Periodic Table (3DPT) could provide a hands-on teaching/learning kit that can facilitate the understanding of the basics of the chemical elements. This kit may be adapted for all developmental levels including an exciting game/toy for younger children who could learn about the elements vicariously during play. Many different renditions of the 3DPT are envisioned, ranging from manual or electrically motorized rotating versions that could be lighted for colorful displays, to interactive computer models.