CTS

Transportation and Rail Development in Ohio

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:11:31 -0800

Start: 23 Mar 2010 - 6:00pm

End: 23 Mar 2010 - 8:00pm

Please see the attached flyer for information on this event.

Inventing the Joint Strike Fighter

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:30:47 -0800

Start: 18 Feb 2010 - 6:00pm

End: 18 Feb 2010 - 8:00pm

Speaker: Paul Bevilaqua
When:   February  18, 2010
Where:  Arlington Banquets  – 1973 Henderson Rd – (Next to Kroger)
Schedule: Social: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 ‐ 7:15 PM
Presentation:  7:15 ‐ 8:00 PM

Cost:
Members and Guests: $20
Students: $10

Abstract
A team led by Lockheed Martin recently won the contract to develop the F‐35 Joint Strike Fighter, a single airplane that will be built in three different variants. The Air Force variant is a supersonic strike fighter designed to operate from conventional runways. The Navy variant will launch and recover from aircraft carriers, while the Marine Corps variant will make vertical takeoffs and landings. The key to developing this family of aircraft is a new dual cycle propulsion system, which can be switched from a turbofan cycle to a turbo shaft cycle to increase thrust for vertical takeoff and landing. This propulsion system enabled the X‐35 to become the first aircraft in history to fly at supersonic speeds, hover, and land vertically. The development team won the Collier Trophy, that recognizes "the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America demonstrated during the preceding year," for this accomplishment. This presentation will describe the Joint Strike Fighter Competition and the development of this innovative engine, showing how a novel idea can grow into a new aircraft program.

Biography
Dr. Paul Bevilaqua has spent much of his career developing Vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft. He joined Lockheed Martin as Chief Aeronautical Scientist of the Lockheed Advanced Aeronautics Company, and became Chief Engineer of Advanced Development Projects in the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. During this time, he played a leading role in creating the Joint Strike Fighter Program. He invented the Lift Fan Propulsion System that made it possible to build a stealthy, supersonic VTOL aircraft , and led the engineering team that demonstrated the feasibility of building variants of this aircraft for the Air Force, Marines, and Royal Navy. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, he was Manager of Advanced Programs at Rockwell International's Navy aircraft plant. He began his career as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and Deputy Director of the Energy Conversion Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He has a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and MS and PhD degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and he is the recipient of a USAF Scientific Achievement Award, AIAA and SAE Aircraft Design Awards, AIAA and AHS VSTOL Awards, and Lockheed Martin AeroStar and Nova Awards.

To RSVP contact:
Reservations
Contact Thomas Ramsay
   AIAA Chairman
   Honda R&D Americas, Inc.
   21001 State Route 739, Raymond, OH 43067
   TRam...@oh.hra.com
   937‐309‐9977

Development of the D7E Electric Drive Tractor

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:59:44 -0700

Start: 21 Oct 2009 - 6:00pm

End: 21 Oct 2009 - 8:00pm

Speaker: Matt Robinson, Caterpillar

When: Wednesday October 21, 2009

Where: Arlington Banquets, 1973 Henderson Road, Columbus, OH 43220
(In the shopping center, next to Kroger)

Schedule: Social 6:00pm / Dinner 6:30pm / Presentation 7:15pm

Cost: Member or Guest: $20, Students $10

Topic: Development of the D7E Electric Drive Tractor

Abstract: The D7E replaces previous driveshaft transmission design with a hybrid diesel-electric drive train that includes a generator, electric motors and power electronics. There are no friction clutches, no driveshaft, no engine belts, and fewer moving parts which results in less power loss and more efficient transfer of engine power to the ground. Compared with other machines in its class, the D7E consumes 10 to 30% less fuel, moves 10% more material per hour, and increases overall efficiency by 25% in material moved per unit of fuel. Design and manufacturing achievements of the D7E will be presented.

Biography: Matt Robinson is Welding Engineer and Automation Team Leader in Advanced Production Technologies at Caterpillar in Peoria, IL. Matt holds a BS in Welding Engineering from the Ohio State University.

RSVP: For reservations, please contact AWS Columbus Section Secretary Brian
Victor by Friday 10/16/09. All reservations are final on 10/19 and payment will be
required. Please be prepared to pay cash or check at the door (checks payable to:
AWS Columbus Section).

To RSVP, please contact:
Brian Victor
AWS Columbus Section Secretary
614-688-5202
bvictor@ewi.org

Material Challenges in the Construction of Modern Coal-Fired Power Stations

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:27:53 -0700

Start: 24 Sep 2009 - 6:00pm

End: 24 Sep 2009 - 8:00pm

Speaker: John Siefert, Babcock and Wilcox Research Center

When: Thursday September 24, 2009

Where: Arlington Banquets, 1973 Henderson Road, Columbus, OH 43220 (In the shopping center, next to Kroger)

Schedule: Social 6:00pm / Dinner 6:30pm / Presentation 7:15pm

Cost: Member or Guest: $20, Students $10

Topic: Material Challenges in the Construction of Modern Coal-Fired Power Stations

Abstract: In building modern coal-fired power stations, unique challenges must be overcome when working with new and historic materials required by the design. An overview of welding and construction challenges will be presented.

Biography: Mr. Siefert holds a BS in Welding Engineering from the Ohio State University and works in the Welding Lab of the Babcock and Wilcox Research Center. The Welding Lab directly supports the BW-PGG division, which designs and fabricates modern coal-fired power plants for a variety of unique conditions and world-wide customers. In his experience with B&W, Mr. Siefert has had the opportunity to travel the world presenting research and conducting large-scale research and development projects.

RSVP: For reservations, please contact AWS Columbus Section Chairman Bryan Lyons by Friday 9/18/09. All reservations are final on 9/21 and payment will be required. Please be prepared to pay cash or check at the door (checks payable to: AWS Columbus Section).

To RSVP, please contact:
Bryan Lyons
AWS Columbus Section Chairman
614-418-7520
bryan@osu1.net

Issues Related to Biofuel Transportation

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:07:17 -0700

Start: 6 May 2009 - 6:00pm

End: 6 May 2009 - 8:00pm

Speaker: Dr. John Beavers, FNACE, Chief Scientist and Director of Failure Analysis, DNV Columbus, Inc.
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Where: La Scala Restaurant – 4199 W Dublin Granville Rd (614-889-9431)
Schedule: Social 6:00-6:20pm / Dinner at 6:20pm / Presentation starts at 6:50pm
Cost: Member or Guest: $20
Students $10

Topic: Issues Related to Biofuel Transportation

Abstract: There has been significant interest in the pipeline industry related to the transportation of biofuels such as fuel grade ethanol. Ethanol transportation is primarily performed using tanker trucks, rail cars or barges; however, there is interest in alternative economical means of transportation such as pipelines. Issues related to ethanol transportation in pipelines include corrosion and stress corrosion cracking (SCC). This presentation will provide an overview of these corrosion issues as well as current research that is being conducted related to ethanol transportation.

Biography: Dr. Beavers is a Senior Scientist and the Director of Failure Analysis for DNV Columbus, Inc. an engineering, research, and testing firm specializing in corrosion control, fitness-for-service, pipeline/plant integrity analysis, corrosion monitoring, and materials evaluation and selection. He has directed and contributed to numerous research programs on stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and corrosion and performance of structural materials. These programs have included failure analyses and laboratory and field evaluations of metallic and non-metallic materials.

Reservations:
Go online at http://com-dot.com/newap/activities.php?d=114631&v=411 to register by April 30.

Instructions for online reservations
Complete the following three pages in order:
1) First page (society affiliation and meal choice)
2) Second page (new or returning customer log in)
3) Third page “make this reservation for me”. If an e mail address was provided when you logged in the first time you should receive an e mail from info@bookmyfun.com confirming your online reservation

All reservations are final on May 1 and payment will be required. Please be prepared to pay via Check (made out to NACE) or Cash at the event.

If you have questions, contact:
Lynsay Bensman
NACE SWO Treasurer
Lynsay.Bensman@dnv.com
614-761-6936

How Facility Layout and Design Inspires a New Approach to Lean in Non-Assembly Facilities

admin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:24:47 -0700

Start: 16 Apr 2009 - 6:00pm

End: 16 Apr 2009 - 8:00pm

Speaker: Dr. Shahrukh Irani, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at The Ohio State University

When: Thursday, April 16, 2009

Where: Arlington Banquets – 1976 W. Henderson Road, Columbus (614-538-8400)

Schedule: Social 6:00-6:20pm / Dinner at 6:20pm / Presentation starts at 6:50pm

Cost: Professional Member $20
Students $15
Non-Member / Guest $25

Topic: How Facility Layout and Design Inspires a New Approach to Lean in Non-Assembly Facilities

Abstract: Small and medium-size manufacturers are the exact opposite of assembly line manufacturers like Toyota. They operate in high-mix, low-volume conditions that require them to be both Lean and Flexible. The foundation for being a Lean and Flexible manufacturer is a good facility layout for achieving delay-free minimum-cost material flows. In fact, just about any respected book on Lean Manufacturing considers facility layout to be an important enabler for waste elimination and delay-free material flow. Even a basic result in queuing theory relates some waste to the velocity of material flows through a facility. Unfortunately, the methods for facility design offered by the Toyota Production System (TPS) and modern textbooks are cumbersome, inapplicable and/or impractical in the real world. This interactive presentation will present proven ideas, methods and software tools for designing facility layouts in high-mix, low-volume, multi-product, and multi-machine manufacturing facilities.

Biography: Dr. Irani has pioneered the development of JobshopLean, an extension of Lean Manufacturing concepts to enhance the best practices of TPS in smaller enterprises. His research group has created PFAST (Production Flow Analysis and Simplification Toolkit), a software application for material flow analysis. The primary thrust in his teaching and research efforts is the practical realization of the theory and science of Industrial Engineering. He is the Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Interest Group (AMIG), a consortium that seeks to incorporate industry experience across the Industrial Engineering curriculum through a variety of engagements with Ohio manufacturers. He is also a member of SME and IIE.

Reservations:
Go online at http://com‐dot.com/newap/activities.php?d=114630&v=411 to register by April 9.

All reservations are final on April 10 and payment will be required. Please be prepared to pay via Check (made out to IIE) or Cash at the event.

If you have questions, contact:
Brad Laser
IIE Membership Director
elaserbeam@yahoo.com

Susan Dulik
IIE Student/Community Director
susan_dulik@ham.honda.com

SR71 Blackbird

admin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:24:43 -0800

Start: 11 Feb 2009 - 6:00pm

End: 11 Feb 2009 - 8:00pm

Abstract: The world’s fastest and highest flying aircraft was conceived by the renowned aircraft engineer, Kelly Johnson. The gigantic leap in technology the engineers had to overcome at the Lockheed Skunk Works was phenomenal. Built in total secrecy, the first Blackbird flew on April 26, 1962. The Blackbird’s only purpose was to gather highly classified intelligence on hostile countries around the world. Flying at Mach 3+ speeds and cruising at over 85,000 feet, the SR‐71 could survey over 100,000 square miles an hour, gathering millions of bits of intelligence. When cruising at over 2,100 mph, with skin friction temperatures reaching 600ºF, the SR‐71 performed at its very best. From 1967 to 1990, the SR‐71 served seven U.S. Presidents, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon and other government agencies. It provided them with the necessary intelligence to make crucial political and military decisions during the Cold War era. This presentation includes two short, narrated videos’ one on the SR‐71, and another honoring the legendary Lockheed “Skunk Works” aircraft engineer, Kelly Johnson.

Biography: Colonel (ret) Richard Graham received a Master’s from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles. In 1964 he graduated from pilot training at Craig AFB where he was the T‐37 instructor pilot and flight examiner. In 1970 he was assigned to Davis‐Monthan AFB to begin F‐4 training. Col Graham entered the SR‐71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance program in 1974 at Beale AFB. In 1978 he was selected as the Chief, Standardization/Evaluation Division, which included the SR‐71, U‐2 and T‐38 aircraft. In 1980 Col Graham was selected to be the SR‐71 Squadron Commander, 1st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, where he served until 1981. Upon retirement from the Air Force, he joined American Airlines, where he was a Captain on the MD‐80 aircraft. A veteran of 15 years of assignments within the SR‐71 community, Col Graham is uniquely qualified to tell the Blackbird story. He is the 1999 recipient of the University of Nebraska William F. Shea Award for Distinguished Contribution to Aviation. His wife’s name is Pat and they have five children and four grandchildren.

Reservations:
Contact Ellis Hitt
AIAA Treasurer
1001 Eastwind Drive, Suite 401
Westerville, OH 43081‐3318
(614) 882‐7499

by web reservation at

http://com-dot.com/newap/activities.php?d=114628&v=411

by 5th of February.

All reservations are due for payment after February 7th, 2009.

Helping the State of Ohio Bond Public Colleges to Business and Economic Growth

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:29:43 -0800

Start: 21 Jan 2009 - 6:00pm

End: 21 Jan 2009 - 7:45pm

Please see the attached pdf for more information about this event.

E-Week Luncheon

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:43:23 -0800

Start: 19 Feb 2009 - 11:30am

End: 19 Feb 2009 - 2:00pm

Join us for this year's Engineer’s Week Celebration!

Keynote Speaker: Cathy Leslie Executive Director—Engineers Without Borders

Engineering with a Human Face – According to Dr. Paul Polak of International development Enterprises - the majority of the world’s designers focus all their efforts on infrastructure for the world’s most affluent customers. EWB-USA believes that it is time for the rest of the world to benefit from the technical expertise that the engineering profession can provide. EWB-USA is a humanitarian engineering organization that is dedicated to developing communities and to contributing to the betterment of the engineering profession. Our areas of expertise span the engineering disciplines and provide solutions for water, sanitation, energy, shelter, health, food, and education for developing communities. Cathy Leslie, ED of EWB-USA will provide an overview of the organization and how it can be incorporated into both your volunteer and daily lives.

Time and Place:
Thursday, February 19th
Hilton Columbus at Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive
Columbus, OH 43240
11:30 AM Registration / Noon Luncheon

Directions via Google Maps:
http://tinyurl.com/7gap86

Lunch choices include:
1) Meat Lasagna
2) Chicken Marsala
3) Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian)

Cost:
$25 Pre-Paid
$15 Students
$35 at the door (depending on availability, walk-ins may not be accepted)

The Amazing Henry Bessemer

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:50:30 -0800

Start: 19 Nov 2008 - 6:00pm

End: 19 Nov 2008 - 8:00pm

Meeting Announcement
Speaker: Tom Glasgow, retired NASA engineer
When: Wednesday, November 19th
Where: La Scala, 4199 West Dublin Granville Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
Schedule: Social: 6:00 – 6:30, Dinner: 6:30 to 7:15, Presentation: 7:15 – 8:00
Cost: Members and Guests: $20 Students:$5
Topic: The Amazing Henry Bessemer

Abstract This is the story of a proud man, and justifiably so. Born in 1813, there was nothing in the family background to suggest that Henry Bessemer would eventually make an enormous contribution to metallurgy, and thus to society. One might have thought he would become an artist. He did have an interesting childhood, becoming an entrepreneur as a young adult. He dabbled in art casting and electroplating but made his first fortune preparing special inks and paints. With widespread interests, Bessemer in some ways anticipated the research laboratory credited to Edison. One could go to him for inventions on demand; he had, by the time of his death in 1898, 110 patents to his name. In this discussion, we will revisit the career and times of this amazing gentleman and examine some of his inventions.

Biography Tom Glasgow currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was a member of the technical staff at the John Glenn Research Center of NASA.

Mr. Glasgow is the author of more than forty technical papers on high temperature materials science, a few patents, and has served as an editor of one book. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Metals International and teaches some of their professional development classes, for which he has been recognized via the Cleveland Chapter’s “Technical Educator of the Year” award (2007). He is a recipient of an I-R 100 award for the development of oxide dispersion strengthened superalloys and is an inventor of the new material of choice for hydrogen cooled rocket engine thrust chambers as well as a new technology for characterizing three-dimensional fluid flows.

Having retired from his work on air and spacecraft he now enjoys teaching engineering for his professional society and pursuing his interest in the history of technology.

Please RSVP by contacting me at gregory.thomas.quickel@dnv.com (614 761 1214) or by web reservation (http://com-dot.com/newap/activities.php?d=114626&v=411) by noon on Friday, November 14th.

(note: IEEE members should sign up as AWS)