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September 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009 Dr. Robert M. "Pete" Counce
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| Location: | Estilita's, West End Avenue, Farragut TN (northern extension of Concord Road - off Kingston Pike) |
| Cost: | $20.00 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 6:00 p.m. Dinner - Buffet 7:00 p.m. Program - Dr. Robert M. "Pete" Counce , Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, University of Tennessee - A Teaching Approach for Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes |
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Abstract - The conceptual design problem for chemical processes is difficult because many alternatives may need to be considered and there is only a small chance that any idea at the conceptual level will result in the design and operation of the process under consideration. Pete will discuss a systematic procedure for teaching conceptual design of chemical processes to undergraduate chemical engineers. The goal is to select the best process flowsheet and estimate optimum design conditions.
Bio - Dr. Counce is professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tennessee and has done research and development work at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for over 35 years. He holds B.S, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He has authored or co-authored over 100 technical papers and reports. He is a Fellow in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and is a member of Alpha Chi Sigma.
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October 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009 Mr. Randall Moore
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| Location: | Mandarin House, Knoxville, TN – Private dining area |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 6:00 p.m. Dinner - Buffet 7:00 p.m. Program - Mr. Randall Moore, Business Line Manager, Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc., Enhanced Mercury Oxidation (EMO™) |
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Abstract - EMO™ is a proprietary chemical injection process that reduces mercury emissions from combustion sources. EMO™ uses an effective oxidizing agent to convert elemental mercury to a mercury salt, which can then be removed from the gas stream using standard particulate control technology or existing wet scrubbing techniques. The EMO™ solution if injected directly into the flue gas just in the post combustion duct work. A custom-designed array of liquid injection nozzles is configured to optimize performance and minimize the required concentration of oxidant. EMO™ technology is most effective for sources where native mercury oxidization is low due to the lack of sufficient halogens in the fuel, (typically coal). It is also effective on process streams with bituminous coal sources not having selective catalytic reduction technology and on process streams where additional oxidation is required to meet more stringent regulatory limits. Shaw’s first full scale demonstration was conducted this September at a coal fired unit in Maryland. The initial results from those tests have not only confirmed the technologies efficacy, but demonstrated a reduction in elemental mercury emissions beyond expectations, essentially eliminating elemental mercury during several trials. The presentation will touch on mercury toxicity, the driver for tighter emission controls, the technology and the implementation for coal fired power plants and industrial boilers.
Enhanced Mercury Oxidation Bio - Randall Moore has been with Shaw for 24 years and currently serves as Business Line Manager for Commercial, State and Local Government Programs as well as Director of the Knoxville Office of Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc. Mr. Moore holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Tennessee Space Institute, Tullahoma. Since 2006, he has led a team whose mission is to identify, develop, and exploit new and emerging technologies for pollution control. To date, the group has conducted projects related to cellulosic ethanol, carbon capture and sequestration, activated carbon injection optimization, enhanced mercury oxidation (EMO™), multi-pollutant control technology, and coal-to-diesel production plants. Mr. Moore’s team has demonstrated EMO™ at full scale and will move toward commercialization as mercury regulations are reintroduced. |
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November 2009 - Joint with SWE
Thursday, November 19, 2009 Dr. Dana Christensen
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| Location: | Calhoun's at Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Program - Dana C. Christensen, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Laboratory Director, Energy & Engineering Sciences Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, The Nation’s Renaissance in Energy Technology |
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Abstract - The nation is facing a renaissance in energy technology to include dramatic changes in transportation, electricity production, distribution and use, and energy efficiency. The nation is also rapidly expanding its scientific capabilities and is currently leading the world in areas such as material science, characterization capabilities, and computational science. Today’s industrial challenges are increasingly complex and require the integrated use of these tools in order to solve the critical problems in an economical fashion. In fact, it is becoming increasingly clear that science and technology today requires an integrated approach that includes theory, experimentation and computational science. This new three legged stool for science will be discussed and a number of examples involving the changes in energy technology will be presented.
Bio - Dr. Dana Christensen is the Associate Laboratory Director of the Energy & Engineering Sciences Directorate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Directorate is the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) largest energy research and technology organization, annually executing ~ $350M of programs for a variety of government and industrial sponsors in all aspects of energy science and technology. Included is research in all forms of energy production, distribution, and utilization. Specific initiatives include emphasis areas of nuclear fission and fusion, nuclear science and technology, nuclear nonproliferation, and all dimensions of fossil energy extraction, production, and use, including technologies for the abatement of greenhouse gas emissions. Also included are energy efficiency and renewable energy concepts in storage, transportation, electrical and pipeline distribution, vehicle technology and traffic management, hydrogen economy, enhanced buildings technology, design and application of solar concepts, policy analysis and investigating the intersection of technology and policy, and concepts to impact industry’s approach to energy demand reduction. Finally, the intersection of water technology with the energy sector is an area of research. |
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December 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009 J. Banner
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| Location: | Calhoun's at Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 6:00 p.m. Dinner - Buffet (Special menu available upon request) 7:00 p.m. Program - J. Banner of Schaad Companies, Zero Energy Building Research Alliance |
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Abstract - A case study of the formation of ZEBRAlliance ("Zero Energy Building Research Alliance") and ZEBRAlliance's first project will be presented from the perspective of the for-profit private partner, Schaad Companies. The presentation will include ZEBRAlliance’s first project, a four-house demonstration project, and energy efficiency in new residential construction. In addition, the lessons learned on the project, how it has been and will be used in the private sector, and the value of sharing the knowledge with others in the home construction industry will be discussed.
Bio - TBD |
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January 2010
Thrusday, January 21, 2010 TBD
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| Location: | Calhoun's at Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 6:00 p.m. Dinner - Buffet (Special menu available upon request) 7:00 p.m. Program - TBD, TBD |
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Abstract - TBD
Bio - TBD |
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February 2010 - Joint with ANS
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 TBD
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| Location: | Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall (5806 Kingston Pike, 584-1924) |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Program - TBD, TBD |
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Abstract - TBD
Bio - TBD |
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March 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010 TBD
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| Location: | Calhoun's at Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 6:00 p.m. Dinner - Buffet (Special menu available upon request) 7:00 p.m. Program - TBD, TBD |
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Bio - TBD |
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April 2010
TBD, April 2010 Student Awards Banquet
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| Location: | Calhoun's on the River, Knoxville, TN |
| Cost: | $25 (professional engineers, faculty, and staff members)
$5 (UT students) |
| Schedule: | 6:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome) 7:00 p.m. Dinner (Buffet) 8:00 p.m. Program - UT Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Awards Dinner |
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Abstract - UT Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering students will provide the program for our April 2010 meeting. Two student teams chosen from CBE 411 projects class will present their research or design projects. The teams this year include: · TBD · TBD This is an excellent opportunity to see the types of research young chemical engineers are performing. As in previous years the audience will be given the opportunity to determine the winning presentation. The winners of the competition will be recognized during the banquet. Area high school chemistry students and their teachers are especially welcome to this meeting, which will provide an opportunity for high school students with interests in chemistry and engineering to learn more about opportunities in chemical engineering.
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May 2010
TBD, May 2010 Mr. Marty Velas
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| Location: | Smokey Mountain Brewery, Turkey Creek Shopping Center, Knoxville TN |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Schedule: | 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee meeting (all members welcome)
6:00 p.m. Dinner - From menu 7:00 p.m. Program - TBD, Tour |
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Abstract - TBD
Bio - TBD |
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