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May 2012 Eng-Zone: Engineers Australia Sydney Division's e-newsletter sent to you monthly with news and details of activities around Engineers Australia.
Engineers Australia is pleased to announce 2012 is the Year of the Regional Engineering Team, a year which will highlight regional Australia as the heart of engineering.
_____________________ Congratulations ! We would like to congatulate the following Engineers Australia Sydney Division members who have been appointed with Chartered (CPEng) Status during April 2012. New Chartered Members Annalisa Contos Glen Fowlie Geoffrey Ladbrook Sonya Petrova Ian Dunning Adrian Osborne Heather Storrud-Spencer Clive Hare Watson Chan
_____________________ ONLINE CPD Life Cycle Management and Rebuilding Engineering Capability in the RAN post the Rizzo Review by Commodore Mark
The Future Of Nuclear Power The 61 power reactors currently under construction worldwide are generally developments of the proven low temperature water cooled reactors which have been in existence since the 1950s. Modern developments including modular construction reducing the cost and construction time, and passive safety systems mean these reactors provide efficient baseload electricity generation contributing to a low emissions energy solution for many countries. An International program led by the USA – the Generation IV Forum (GIF) – is developing the exciting next generation of high temperature reactors. The high temperature operation, as well as increasing the efficiency of electricity generation, will also provide process heat for applications like oil shale and oil sands processing, coal gasification and hydrogen production. Several high temperature nuclear systems have been examined, particularly in the period up to the 1980’s, but many could not achieve their potential due to limitations in materials then available. The next Engineers Australia Nuclear Engineering Panel (NEP) presentation on 23rd May 2012 at Chatswood will examine the challenges and progress to date in producing materials to withstand the extreme conditions of radiation, temperature and chemical environment. The eminent international expert, Prof Lyndon Edwards, now Head of the Institute of Materials Engineering at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) will present “Developing Advanced Nuclear Structural Materials for use in Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant”. The NEP has been in existence since 1975 providing information and holding regular technical meetings on nuclear engineering and science topics. When the subject of nuclear power is raised, the issues of particular concern are typically safety, cost and radioactive waste. The NEP meetings program for 2012 includes presentations on all these topics, and more. See the Nuclear Engineering Panel website https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/nuclearengineering-panel for details of the 2012 technical presentations program and also information and links on nuclear related issues. Tony Irwin FIEAust CPEng Chair, Engineers Australia Nuclear Engineering Panel
NEWS Call for Young Professional Engineer Nominations It is time to recognise the high performers of Sydney engineering and nominate them for our 2012 personal awards program. These engineering individuals will have a record of academic and career achievements, service to the engineering team and to the community. The Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney Division acknowledges the professionalism and pursuit of excellence by engineers throughout the country. The program also identifies, recognises, rewards and promotes individuals in Australian engineering. Young Engineers may self nominate for these awards or can be nominated by an employer, peer
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LHD and LSD - The Evolution of Australia's Amphibious Capability by John Jeremy, May 2012 View Presentaion...
Sydney Division taking Social Media by Storm According to SocialMediaNews.com.au as at January 2012 Australia has over 10,988,140 Facebook users. That is nearly half of the Australian population!
Fire Resistance of Masonry and Concrete, by Keith Nicholls & Stephen Grubits, April 2012 View Presentation... Design of Transition Zone for Cement Deep Mixing for a Port Reclamation Project by Patrick Wong April 2012. View Slides... Use of Limit State Design in Foundation Engineering by Patrick Wong, April 2012. View Slides... Mentorship - Mentoring, What does it mean for Engineers? by David StuartWatt, March 2012. View Slides... Click here for a full list of the presentation video streams available from Engineers Australia.
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Here at Engineers Australia, Sydney Division we know that social media is the buzz word at the moment. Social media is more than liking someone on Facebook, for us it is about sharing the conversation. Our aim is to create an online community where members can build relationships, influence leadership amongst the engineering community, promote the engineering profession, encourage professional development, support membership and build a body of knowledge. To achieve this we have recently launched the Sydney Division Facebook page! StrENGthen the Conversation by finding us on: www.facebook.com/EA.SydneyDivision. CeBIT Australia 2012 - Get your Complimentary Pass In recognition of the key role Engineers Australia will play in the NSW Government’s planned projects, HFA and LPI have great pleasure in extending to you complimentary passes to CeBIT exhibition from 22- 24 May 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. To claim your complimentary pass to the CeBIT Australia exhibition please register at www.mycebit.com.au/engineers. Maximise your savings in a tax effective manner On 1 May 2012 at Chatswood, 2020 held a free investment seminar as part of Engineers Australia’s Members Benefit program. The aim of the seminar was to provide members with investment strategies that will help them maximise their savings in a tax effective manner leading up to June 30. Read more... Southern Highlands & Tablelands Regional Group Seminars On Thursday 29 March, the Engineers Australia Southern Highlands and Tablelands Regional Group was host to Associate Professor Simon Moulton, Associate Program leader for the Bionic Research Program within the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) at the University of Wollongong. Read more...
EVENTS 09.05.2012 Modernisation of Rail Tracks for Carrying Faster Trains with Heavier Loads Guest Speaker Professor Buddhima Indraratna - Professor of Civil Engineering and Research Director, Centre for Geomechanics & Railway Engineering at the University of Wollongong. View details... 10.05.2012 High Reliability Electrical Systems for Data Centres & Critical Facilities Joint Electrical Seminar presenting David Lister, Technical Director at AECOM. Register now... 15.05.2012 Wayne's War Stories: A sample bag of anecdotes from the consultant-for-hire Joint Chemical Engineering Committee presenting Dr Wayne Davieson designing cryogenic plant (a high rate atmospheric LNG vapouriser) as an illustration of his approach to operating his consultancy. View details... 16.05.2012 Toastmasters Meeting Gain confidence and learn public speaking skills with Toastmasters - Engineers Sydney. Meeting held from 7 to 9.15pm at Roseville Memorial Club, Roseville. Contact Kevin Sansome 0401987739.
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17.05.2012 International Technology Licensing Speaker John Baxter will explain how to structure an international licence agreement, including deciding on what basic rights are granted and in what territories, the remuneration terms, the performance clauses, and the management of joint developments and the potential creation of new IP under the licence agreement. Register now... 18.05.2012 Revenge of the Electric Car Showcasing electric cars from around Australia including Tesla Electric Car & Screening of the
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Engineering Australia film “Revenge of the Electric Car” View details... 21.05.2012 The NCCOE Guidelines for coastal implications of climate change NSW COPEP Presentaiton presenting Doug Lord - Coastal Environment P/L & Alessio Mariani UNSW Water Research Laboratory View details... 23.05.2012 Developing Advanced Nuclear Structural Materials for use in Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear Engineering Panel presentaiton by Prof Lyndon Edwards, Head, Institute of Materials Engineering. Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) View details... 24.05.2012 Eminent Speaker: Dr Trevor Bird:- From Wireless to Astronomy: Lessons from an Engineering Career The wireless revolution in progress has produced dramatic changes in our work and social activities. The speaker, Dr Bird, was fortunate to have witnessed first-hand some of the wireless research that caused some of these changes. Register now... 24.05.2012 Your Easy Route to CPEng - Chartered Workshop The Western Sydney Regional Group of Engineers Australia, Sydney Division is organising a Charted Professional Engineers Workshop and is open to all engineers and students interested. View details... 25.05.2012 Presentation & Site Visit - Riverina Oils & BioEnergy Plant Riverina Regional Group site visit to the RIVERINA OILS & BIOENERGY PLANT that is developing a 175 000 tonne oilseed and refining plant at an estimated cost of $65 million. Register now... 29 - 30.05.2012 Tender Administration course in Sydney Two-day course presented by Contract Control International. View details... 30.05.2012 Software Reliability – an Oxymoron? This presentation will describe the main reasons why software engineering is different to other engineering disciplines, and hence why reliability of software must be approached differently to reliability of other engineering products. View details... 31.05.2012 Contract Management for Superintendents course in Sydney Two-day course presented by Contract Control International. View detials... 31.05.2012 What it's like to be a volunteer engineer - RedR Presentation Geoff Lewis, a Redr volunteer, has recently returned from a secondment in the Sudan with RedR. He will present on his experience at an evening dinner meal. View detials... 01.06.2012 Electrical College Awards Dinner The Electrical College invites you and your partner to attend this premier function in the 2012 calendar of the engineering profession. The evening will be an opportunity for mixing with industry colleagues over drinks, enjoying fine food and celebrating the achievements of the winners of the MA Sargent Medal, National Professional Electrical Engineer of the Year Award and the Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year Award. Register now... 05.06.2012 Professional Development and Continuing Education The Seminar is centred on NATSPEC’s recently released the National BIM Guide, Project BIM Brief and BIM Management Plan Template. If you intend doing BIM projects, you need to understand the national BIM standards. The focus will be on the practical aspects of defining how BIM is to be used on projects and managing its implementation. View details... 12.06.2012 IICA NSW GOULBURN Technology EXPO 2012 This IICA Technology Expos feature 20+ companies showcasing their products related to the Instrumentation, Control and Automation Industry. Entry is Free, and the event is open to all, including managers, engineers, apprentices and students. View details... 13.06.2012
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Engineering Australia IICA GRIFFITH NSW Technology EXPO 2012 IICA Technology Expos are run Australia-wide in capital cities and regional areas providing a one-stop shop to access equipment suppliers in a friendly, relaxed environment over a drink or nibbly. View details...
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