The Rochester Engineer February 2023

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Corporate Members of the Rochester Engineering Society

Board of Directors:

OFFICERS:

President MICHELLE SOMMERMAN, PE

Bergmann Associates / msommerman@bergmannpc.com

First Vice President DENNIS ROOTE, PE

CDE Engineering & Environment, PLLC / dennis.roote@cde-pllc.com

Second Vice President MIKE KURDZIEL, PhD Harris Corporation / mike.kurdziel@L3harris.com

Treasurer

TBD - Dennis Roote is interim treasurer.

Immed. Past President GREG GDOWSKI, PhD

University of Rochsester / Greg_Gdowski@urmc.rochester.edu

EIGHT DIRECTORS:

CORNELIUS (NEAL) ILLENBERG PE

Rail Safety Consulting / nillenberg@aol.com

RICHARD E. RICE

Erdman Anthony / rricesquash@gmail.com

BRETT ELIASZ, PE

Bergmann Associates / beliasz@bergmannpc.com

KENTON G. HINES

Merrill Lynch / Kenton.Hines@ml.com

MICHAEL DUFFY

Bosch Security Systems, LLC / michael.duffy@us.bosch.com

STEVEN W. DAY, PhD

Rochester Institute of Technology / swdeme@rit.edu

NOAH KELLY

Leadership Excellence & Development Program (Engr.), Alstom noah.kelly@alstomgroup.com

LEANDRO AVEIRO

Engineering Group Manager - Verification & Validation, Alstom leandro.aveiro@alstomgroup.com

Administrative Director LYNNE M. IRWIN

Rochester Engineering Society / e-mail: res@frontiernet.net or therochesterengineer@gmail.com

2023

The Rochester Engineer

Published since 1922 by ROCHESTER ENGINEERING SOCIETY, INC.

Founded March 18, 1897

Volume 101, Number 8, FEBRUARY 2023

(Electronic Copies Only) You can purchase individual printed copies directly from ISSUU.

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RES Mission Statement: The RES will become the lead organization for improving the image and influence of the engineering community in the greater Rochester area by: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the region’s engineering and technical capabilities; Providing the best clerical support and public relations assistance to our affiliates; Continually communicating the engineering and technical accomplishments to both the engineering and technical community and the public; Providing regular forums and networking opportunities for the exchange of ideas and discussion of issues; and, Providing programs that identify career opportunities to the region’s youth and develop the skills of the practicing engineer.

News items and articles are invited. Materials should be submitted to the administrative director at the society’s office, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607; Phone number (585) 254-2350, e-mail: therochesterengineer@gmail.com.

The web site for the RES is: www.roceng.org. The deadline is the 10th day of the month prior to the issue. Unless otherwise stated, opinions expressed in this publication are those of contributors, not of the Rochester Engineering Society, Inc. Advertising information may be obtained by contacting the office of the Rochester Engineering Society or going to the website at www.roceng.org

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Dear Fellow Engineers,

February is here and it is shaping up to be a busy month! To kick things off is RES’s monthly first Thursday Social Gathering. Hopefully you can stop by this Thursday the 2nd at Rohrbach’s on Railroad Street. Later this month, there’s a great RES Continuing Education session on Thursday, February 16th on Communication. Lisa Moretto, one of RES's longtime contributors and author of the Get to the Point column is supporting this session...please see page 6 for more details!

Something I am very excited about…a great opportunity to help the general public, especially children, understand what engineering is and who can be engineers! The RES is collaborating with the Rochester Museum & Science Center for Build It Week, February 20th through the 26th (this is also school break week). There will be a set of simple, hands-on engineering activities from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm every day and volunteers are needed to staff those activities. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C094BADAA2DA5FFCF8-resengineers. If you have a particular activity you would like to suggest, please contact Harold Clark at hrcnorthward@gmail.com

Welcome to all the new RES members!:

1. Laurence Heininger, PE, PMP, President, LEHeininger Engineering.

2. Christopher Devries, PE, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Gleason Automation Systems

3. Paul Iannuzzelli, PE, Manager Transmission & Distriution Network Maintenance, Avangrid

4. Theron Bisko, PE, Senior Project Engineer, Barton & Loguidice

5. Mitchell White, EIT, Electrical Engineer, Popli Design Group

6. Richard Garrett, PE, Director, Popli Design Group

7. Ravi Engineering & Land Surveying, PC as a Champion Level Corporate Member.

A few highlights from this issue…

In this month’s Technical Corner is a good primer on ECM motors (p 10), news from Dr. Walter Cooper Academy (p 12), Judges Needed for the E3 Fair on March 31st (p 17).

In Campus news at RIT, check out page 19 to learn about the research Professor Karin Wuertz-Kozak is leading on finding solutions for spinal disc degeneration. Her

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RES News - President's Message

goals are to better understand disc degeneration at the cellular level and to develop novel, noninvasive solutions for spinal care The Cover article (starting on page 14) by M/E discusses their sustainable design & consulting capabilities.

A few highlights from the calendar…(starting on page 22)...PDH opportunities at the ASHRAE lunch meeting on NYS Climate Policy and HVAC-R on February 13th at the Strathallan (page 34) and at the ABCD lunch meeting February 20th on an Overview of Lead Abatement on Bridges and Bridge Painting (more information on page 33). Lots of activity the week of February the 13th by IS&T, IES, ASPE, RES, GVLSA and INCOSE Much news from Affiliates starting on page 24 with a Save the Date for the 2023 Engineering Symposium (in-person this year where you can earn up to 7 PDH’s). Don’t miss…. ASHRAE’s 64th Annual ASHRAE Valentines Dinner Dance on February 10th (details on page 34).

If you would like to be involved, please check out the committee list on the website at www.roceng.org and join one! We want to make sure your voice is heard!

Please contact us with any questions, comments, or suggestions. Thank you!

Michelle Sommerman, PE Bergmann RES President

June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024

Save the Date! (non-PDHs)

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023

Time: 1:00 to 3:30 pm

Cost: Two Courses - $10 per course

Theme: Communication

1:00 to 2:00 pm

Writing Effective

Emails - ($10 per person)

Presented by: Lori Marra

Like it or not, email is still the most used business tool. However, it also can cause issues if messages are not clear, concise and complete. With some simple tips on organizing your thoughts, structuring your content, and using a confident tone you will help your audience act and react to your communications.

Presented by: Lori Marra RGI International. Lori has over 30-years’ experience in corporate communications and training. She led teams in hardware and software development, medical imaging devices, and technical service documentation. Lori is an accomplished speaker and trainer who has delivered diverse content to a broad range of audiences.

Here is another PD offering delivered by Lisa Moretto, one of RES's longtime contributors and author of the Get to the Point communication articles in the Rochester Engineer. Learn technical writing techniques from a professional communicator and Clarkson graduate. Go to: https://motivated-creator-5865.ck.page/53013cf822

2:30 to 3:30 pm

Communication Skills for Engineers -

($10 per person)

Presented by: Lori Maher, Genesee Transportation Council

This session will help engineers think about purposeful communication methods to effectively reach the public, community groups, and others interested in our projects using plain language and clear messaging.

Key messages of this webinar:

• Craft effective communication messages by identifying the audience, purpose and message.

• Customize the message for different audiences and different platforms ranging from formal town meetings, to media interviews, to social media posts using plain language.

• Handling tricky conversations with sensitive information.

• Q&A

Presented by: Lori Maher joined GTC in March 2018 as the Program Manager for Community Engagement, after serving nearly two decades as the Regional Public Information Officer at the New York State DOT in Rochester, NY. She was the media spokesperson, handled public affairs and oversaw the public involvement functions for transportation projects on the capital program. She holds a degree in Public Relations/Journalism from Utica College.

Registration is on the RES Website Calendar at www.roceng.org. Registration closes at midnight, Wed. Feb. 15th.

Future Education Courses Being Planned - RES is offering these courses to support the engineering community. Each Continuing Education Session will consist of two or three educational 1-hour webinars with one or two eligible for PDH's. Registration will be on our website soon: www.roceng.org

*Date, cost, and topics are subject to change*

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RES EVENT CALENDAR - SAVE THE DATES

RES is excited to announce our 2022-2023 program year is a mix of Continuing Education and Social Gatherings!

Updates will be posted on the website calendar as they become available.

Social Gatherings are the 1st Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm

Continuing Education Courses are the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Here are the plans (subject to change):

EVENT DATE

Thursday, February 2, 2023

EVENT NAME

Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many are attending!

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Continuing Education-Communication (Non-PDH) Two Courses Available for $10 each. Writing Effective Emails presented by Lori Marra & Communication Skills for Engineers presented by Lori Maher. See page 6 for details or go to the calendar on the RES website.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many are attending!

Continuing Education - Vehicle Technology (NOTE DATE CHANGE - was originally on the 17th)**

Thursday, March 23, 2023

PDH Session 1 - 1:00 - 2:00 Mark Mathias, PHD Adjunct Professor Chemical Engineering Dept. Uof R: The Pursuit and Discovery of Vehicle Electrification Markets using Lithium-ion and/or Fuel Cell Powertrains

Non PDH Session 2 - 2:30 – 3:30 (may be less than 45 min.) RIT Hot Wheelz Leadrship Team, Rochester Institute of Technology

PDH Session 3 - 4:00 – 5:00 Dynamic charging of electric vehicles in roadway (or similar topic TBD), John E. Haddock, PhD, PE Professor of Civil Engineering Director, Local Technical Assistance Program Perdue University

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many are attending!

Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many are attending!

Continuing Education - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Social Gathering! TBD

Continuing Education - Tour - Rochester Subway Tunnels

*Dates and topics are subject to change*

A Sampling from the Archives of the Rochester Engineering Society.

1897 - 1976

by Lee M. Loomis

Continuing with the historical sampling of the earlier writings on behalf of the Rochester Engineering Society, the years following "The Great War", into and through the “Great Depression”, continued to be a time of reaching out for the maturing Society, both locally and nationally. The meeting minutes describe a series of technical discussions and presentations intended to broaden the technical horizons of the membership (especially the CE's, ME's and EE's). The RES affiliated itself with a number of National technical societies, adopted local Affiliated Societies, frequently held joint meetings with them and continued taking action on a growing list of public matters. Certain issues of standardization, some crucial to public safety, became the responsibility of the RES and its affiliates. In the pervasive economic downturn of the “Great Depression”, the magazine offered classified advertising for unemployed engineers, technicians and draftsmen and took other steps to try to deal with the crisis. Still, it continued its effort to shape the function, focus and infrastructure of the City of Rochester, and beyond. World War, again affected the Society, taking away many of its leaders while providing opportunities for others to step forward to fill these vacancies. In an effort to provide even greater perspective on the happenings and concerns of the day, a synopsis, featuring selected items from "The Rochester Engineer" has become an integral part of this series. The Second World War, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War are now history. These experiences have changed the face of and will, no doubt, influence the future of the community. The Rochester municipal leadership and the industrial community have become immersed in the cold-war, growth economy.

“The Rochester Engineer” (May 1976) (continued)

As a complement to this issue’s “Wind Power Now” article by U. Mass professor, David Rittenhouse Inglis, RG&E’s David J. Whitlock

provided an article, “Solar Energy in Rochester”. Mr. Whitlock, an engineer in the recently created Energy Research & Utilization Group of the Commercial and Industrial Marketing Department, reviewed current summaries of energy conversion/ output from solar panels, both thermal and photovoltaic, citing data from recent credible sources. He then provided summaries and contact information for regional (Northeast US) sources for solar energy conversion systems, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Washington, DC.

June 30, 1976 (Board Meeting, Chamber of Commerce)

The Board approved five applications for Regular Membership. RES Engineers’ Joint Dinner Committee Chair, Lee Loomis, announced that they were seeking a new chair for the 1977 event.

Due to increased catering prices, the RES Luncheon Committee announced that it would be moving to outside, “Satellite” meetings at local companies and universities. RES Member Andrew Hirsch, and Monroe County Environmental Management Council Chair, Graham Cox, announced that a meeting had been scheduled with the Monroe County Legislature to acquaint them with the operation and value of the new County Recycling Center. RES President, Jack Schickler announced that a committee of industrial representatives had been formed to assist the Landmark Society of Western New York and The Historic American Engineering Record in their effort to record and preserve our region’s technological accomplishments.

“The Rochester Engineer” (June 1976)

Marlene Nicholl, Financial Assistant to the Director of the Landmark Society of Western New York,

provided an overview of the upcoming six-month inventory of Western New York’s historic and engineering resources for the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER). Founded in 1969 by an agreement among the American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Park Service, and the Library of Congress, HAER’s stated purpose was to document the history of American technological development. Its staff of historians, engineers, architects, and industrial archaeologists, working with state and local governments, historical agencies, engineering societies, universities and preservation groups, would be documenting and publicizing their results. Specific to Western New York, HAER would conduct summer survey work and intensive recording of sites selected based on of their inventories. Following this inventory, the Landmark Society of Western New York would create a traveling exhibit for public viewing.

In “Reflections on a Purpose for the Bicentennial through a Look at American History”, Dr. Francis E. Wakely, St. John Fisher professor and Director of the Rochester Bi-Centennial office, provided a summary of America’s struggles (industrial, labor, agricultural, educational, and social) of the past two centuries. He was candid in his critique of how and where we are, at the 200-year mark, suggesting that there’s a great need for a better-informed general public on the facts surrounding decisions to be made. He said, “With greater perspective, a person is more willing to sacrifice immediate personal advantage to long-term advantages, shared in general with society. That mankind lives in a society, and not as isolated individuals, by choice for mutual benefit becomes obvious. One does not need an “ism” to see that long-term shared advantages can reduce crime and poverty. My hope for the Bicentennial, therefore, is that massive education – education in citizenship, in all altruism, in economics, environment and political systems, delivered by television programming, printed materials, permanent public exhibits, will take place for ALL of our citizens, toward attracting Americans to work toward making this nation a true land of promise.”

The Rochester Committee for Scientific Information

(RCSI) provided a detailed article, authored by Dr. George Berg, Dr. Robert E. Lee and Warren B. Rosenbaum, “Control of Radiation Accidents at the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant”. The RCSI found that, while the RG&E’s and Wayne County’s emergency plans for dealing with an accidental release radioactive materials were “excellent”, those of the New York State Office of Disaster Preparedness were, “inadequate and possibly hazardous.” Editor’s note: These were the years prior to the Three-Mile Island Accident (TMI) (March 28,1979), after which the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was given the responsibility for rule-making, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was designated as the lead agency for dealing with off-site nuclear power plant emergencies. The TMI accident resulted in the (December 7, 1979) issuance of an emergency planning rule change wherein the NRC would not issue a new operating license without a satisfactory emergency plan. It also stated that existing nuclear power plant operators had until April 1981 to develop an adequate emergency plan. The (RG&E) Ginna Nuclear Power Plant accident occurred on January 25, 1982. Success in dealing with this event was attributed to the fact that the utility had, by that time, successfully completed two annual nuclear emergency response drills.

Subsequent articles in this series will describe the RES' continuing outreach to other technical societies as it considered its role in this and the larger community, along with more of the activities of the RES as it moved to be of greater service to its membership, especially those suffering from current economic crises, and adopted a greater role in shaping the future of the City and its environs. Noted also, will be the contributions made by RES members in the struggle to meet the challenges coming out of World War II and the Korean Conflict, as well as a hoped-for period of post-war growth and prosperity. These articles will also feature an impressive array of RES activities in support of post-war re-emergence of Rochester area industry, and the continuing prosperity of the second-half of the 20th Century. We welcome your questions and comments on this series.

For the article this month we will take a look at controlling and sizing branch circuits for motors and specifically for the case of an ECM or ‘Electronically Commutated Motor”. If you work in the HVAC or buildings industry, you have probably seen these motors, and you have asked yourself, how do I control this motor? Should I use Table 430.248 and Table 430.250 when determining the full load current? This article will look to answer all these questions and more.

ECM technology has been in use for over 30 years since first being introduced in 1987 by GE. The major benefit then is the same now; improved motor efficiency with on board speed controls and programming.1 This improved efficiency is noted in the chart below which compares the permanent split capacitor induction motor to that of the electronically commutated motor.

a: Chart found online at https://blog.cpsgrp.com/engvt/ advantages-of-ecm-motors-in-commercial-hvac-systems

So, what makes the ECM different? Well, an ECM is actually a permanent magnet brushless DC motor that has an AC-DC inverter on board as well as a microprocessor. The microprocessor sequentially energizes and de-energizes each winding of the stator in order to control the speed of the rotor. This allows for the motor to apply small adjustments to the rotor speed to maintain constant torque and airflow. Additionally, a feedback loop is employed to precisely control the magnetic fields, helping to reduce eddy currents that are normally created in a mechanically commutated motor.2

The brushless design combined with the microprocessor control can result in ECM efficiencies above 90%.

So, what does an engineer or contractor need to provide in order to start, stop, and control this motor?

It’s best to think of the ECM as a simple variable speed drive, and so the start, stop, and control is all built into the motor itself. No additional starter is required, no contactor, and no overloads. All that is required by code would be a disconnecting means within sight. Because these motors are permanent magnet DC and high efficiency, the full load current tables in Article 430 will not apply. Refer to manufacturers specifications and installation manuals to determine the full load current for the motor in question.

1 https://www.rses.org/assets/serviceapplicationmanual/ECM1_web.pdf

2 www.linquip.com/blog/what-is-ecm-motor/

Finally, let’s consider the pros and cons of using an ECM. One of the benefits of these type of motors is how simple they can be to install and operate; wire power to the terminals, turn it on, place it in the desired mode, and then walk away.3 The unit will self-regulate and requires no other systems to operate. That isn’t to say that various design constraints won’t complicate things a bit. The electronics can be packaged remotely if the installation environment isn’t well suited for them. Control transformers could be needed for valve and damper operation, additional electronics for BMS integration is an option from some manufacturers, etc. The installation design can be as simple or complex as needed. Efficiency and noise are other large benefits of ECMs. There are few motors that prove to be as efficient and as quiet as an ECM. Building energy codes are

continuing to raise the standard for energy efficiency and as such the ECM has become an exceedingly popular choice. The construction of an ECM is a bit of a double-edged sword. They are durable and reliable motors given the electronics and brushless motor construction. However, if an ECM does malfunction, they can be very difficult and expensive to fix because usually the break down occurs on the electronics side of things.

Some other cons of using an ECM are the cost; they are more expensive than shaded pole or split capacitor induction motors. There is a higher cost up front to get the monthly savings that come from higher efficiencies. ECMs also create harmonics on the distribution system given the electronics. And the harmonics can be even worse than those created from variable frequency drives because ECMs don’t

3 www.esmagazine.com/articles/101350-motors-disconnects-drives-and-controls-oh-my

come with the filtering and AC line reactors that variable frequency drives often do. ECMs also have a power, torque, and control limit. The horsepower range that is very typical for an ECM is 1/8hp – 2hp. Beyond those levels, the construction of the motor becomes cost prohibitive. Additionally, the ECM cannot do everything that a variable speed drive can do. ECMs cannot ride through a power dip and will trip out. ECMs cannot catch a spinning load, they can only start motors that are not moving.4

In summary the ECM is a durable, efficient, and easy to install and operate motor. There are some applications that are perfect for this type of motor and when it comes to the residential and commercial HVAC industry there are few motors that can compete right now. q

Hopefully this article finds you well and can be used as a reference for your project needs. If anyone would like to contribute to the RES magazine and add an article or would like to request information on a specific topic (not limited to Electrical) just email me at jdoores@ bergmannpc.com or beliasz@bergmannpc.com. As always, any comments are appreciated…! Thank you for reading.

Brett Eliasz, P.E., LEED AP BD+C , RES Director

Joshua Doores, Electrical Engineer, Colliers Engineering & Design

4 ABB Online PDF ’30 top tricks to tackle HVAC Challenges. No. 2 – Electronically Commutated Motors’

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RES News - Tutoring Team

Postponed from late December, by a downtown Rochester water main break, and then a snow storm, “Exhibition Day” at Our School finally happened on Wednesday, January 4th . This was “Show & Tell Time”, for ALL grade levels, a chance to show-off the Expeditionary Learning work they had been doing, since this school year began, to their parents, their guardians and their school friends.

Each Grade Level had a theme:

Kindergarten – “Play Over Time”

1st Grade – “We Are Crew”

2nd Grade – “Schools & Communities Around the World”

3rd Grade – “The Distance Between Us”

4th Grade – “Times of Change: Important People in New York’s History”

5th Grade – “What is a Civilization?”

6th Grade – “Heros of Change: Exploring Ancient Civilizations”

Principal, Dr. Eva Thomas, took me on a tour of the presentations, introducing me and talking about the RES Tutoring Team, at each classroom we visited…

…calling each student by name and responding as they presented their work.

The second half of the 2022-23 School Year, at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy, will include in-person tutoring by the RES Tutoring Team... The need is great… We have a large number of students in need of the one-on-one support that comes from in-person attention to their individual learning needs.

Won’t you please consider joining our 2022-23 RES Tutoring Team…

Questions/Applications??? Reach out to RES Past President Lee Loomis and the RES Tutoring Team at…Rochester Engineering Society (585) 254-2350, via website: www.roceng.org, or via email: leeloomis46@gmail.com, (585) 738-3079 (mobile & text).

“Exhibition Day” at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy

Cars & Security

The security of automobiles is a growing concern in today's world. With the rise of technology, our cars are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks and other security risks. Cars are more connected to the internet, and our lives, as that happens, they become more susceptible to malicious actors who can access and manipulate the car's systems and data.

The most common security risks to automobiles include hacking, malware, and data theft. Hackers can gain access to a car's systems and manipulate them to their own ends. Malware can be used to steal data from a car's systems, such as personal information, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information. Modern cars have sophisticated sensors, cameras and either store this information locally or upload it. Most of the data from my car is uploaded to a cloud server, some of it is used for diagnostics, and some of it is monetized.

Data theft can also occur when a hacker gains access to a car's systems and steals the data stored locally or in the cloud. What data from your cell phone is synced with your car? Your contacts, addresses, call history, text messages, navigation information, camera images, and sensor data. What happens to that data when you sell a car, or it’s wrecked in a collision and towed away, does the data ever get erased? Should these systems be addressed by state or federal privacy laws?

In addition to these system security risks, cars are also vulnerable to physical attacks. Thieves can break into a car and steal its contents, or even disable the car's systems. This can be done by recording the signal from your key fob, and then following you to your next location and remotely opening the car while you are shopping.

To protect against these security risks, manufacturers are taking steps to make their vehicles more secure. They are implementing measures such as encryption, authentication, and access control to protect the car's systems from malicious actors. Additionally, car manufacturers are also incorporating systems that can detect and respond to security threats.

I recently was searching for known vulnerabilities of specific cars and found a website hosted by security researchers who listed most major auto manufacturers along with known vulnerabilities. Most of their findings are issues with the internet-based systems which connect

our smartphone apps to the systems that can remotely manage the connected vehicle. Hackers used very fundamental attack techniques to access these online systems. This should be very easy to detect and prevent if the manufacturers were more on top of modern issues.

I think car manufacturers should consider some type of security certification that includes vulnerability and penetration testing of their systems and communications. The over-the-air updates that customers value, appears to be well protected so far and hopefully it is. It would be beneficial and comforting to know this is indeed secure, having a standard for assessing automotive security and certifying them would go a long way to protecting our information.

In 2016 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published very high-level guidance and in late 2022 they updated the document based on the increasing use of technology in the automobile industry. In the document they identify the layers of technology, associated risks, but do not provide prescriptive or assessment guidance.

For more actionable measures the Auto-ISAC (automotive information sharing and analysis center), which involves more of a financial and time commitment, its members can participate in proactive efforts to improve security and awareness.

The systems that enable our connected cars to function would be much more reliable if the planning included implementation of fundamental security practices, as defined by Auto-ISAC or by any secure development lifecycle process. The cost of addressing security during design and through testing is far less than the cost of fixing security vulnerabilities later.

Think About IT!

Paul Bornemann, VP Consulting, Entre Computer Services,

Sustainable for 30 Years and Counting!

runs through the veins of M/E Engineering. Not only has the firm maintained a healthy business model for over 30 years, it continues to be a leader in sustainable building design."

"Company-wide, the sustainability team assists with advising project teams on various sustainable options and paths to pursue. We also stay engaged with the industry to understand current sustainability trends, practices, and emerging technologies, energy code requirements, government agency goals, climate action plans, and NYS electrification."

Cornell Energy Conservation Program Ithaca, NY

M/E Engineering Energy Conservation Brochure (pdf)

TAKING THE LEAD

With an ever-increasing demand for expertise in navigating the environmental landscape and addressing clients' needs and concerns, M/E has armed itself with a dynamic Sustainability/Commissioning Services Group, representing a variety of skill sets in each of our offices across the state. Melanie Stachowiak, Partner at the firm, leads this group and her primary responsibility is to bring in energy work for the team. This includes projects requiring the following services:

• Building Energy Audits

• Integrated Whole Energy Modeling

• Electrification Solutions

• Renewable Design

• USGBC LEED Administration and Design

• GHG Emissions Inventory and Climate Action Plans

• Energy Conservation Assessments

• Net Zero or Net Zero Ready Confirmation

• Incentive Program Assistance (Identification / Calculations / Applications)

• Utility Usage Assessments

• Investment Grade Energy Studies

• Energy Conservation Measure Design

• Energy and Carbon Neutrality Master Planning

• Utility Rate Schedule Analysis

• Utility Monitoring and Savings Verification

• Retro Commissioning and Commissioning

"SUSTAINABILTY

MELANIE STACHOWIAK, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CMVP Partner

JOHN DREDGER, PE, LEED AP President

"Sustainability and de-carbonization are becoming essential factors in project goals. The abilities and services that our energy group is able to provide put us at a great advantage, as we're able to offer our clients meaningful services to drive down energy use in a cost effective way, and provide holistic solutions."

SUNY Morrisville

Alternative Energy Building

Morrisville, NY

State University at Morrisville

| Alternative Energy Building |

Sustainability Design | Morrisville, NY (meengineering.com)

NET ZERO EXPERIENCE

Our team's primary focus is to model and evaluate potential energy saving opportunities, including those of Net Zero design. We have performed numerous evaluations related to Net Zero and Net Zero Capable design under various programs such as the NYSERDA New Construction Program, NYSERDA FlexTech Program, and NYSERDA P-12 Green and Clean Energy Solutions. We are very familiar with Life Cycle cost analysis, USGBC's LEED program, and multiple incentive related programs, all of which are available to help drive down energy use in a cost effective way.

Our project responsibilities may include the following; sustainability and energy scoping, preliminary energy analysis, building and campus wide studies, project design and engineering, integrated holistic energy modeling services and building optimization, construction administration, commissioning, and procurement of project supporting grants and incentives.

The Seventy-Six Mixed-Use

Residential

Albany, NY

The Seventy-Six | Mixed-Use

Residential Building | Albany, NY (meengineering.com)

Cover Article - M/E Engineering, continued

COMMISSIONING

M/E Engineering is an accredited service provider of the Building Commissioning Association, and employs certified professionals by the BCA, the Associated Air Balancing Council and ASHRAE. The firm is also a full member of the United States Green Building Council and has 33 LEED accredited professionals on staff. They have successfully implemented building commissioning and retro-commissioning programs for educational, industrial, municipal, governmental, health care, corrections and commercial clients that have provided significant positive results including the following:

• Reduced energy costs

• Fewer change orders during construction

• Lower maintenance costs

• Long term occupant satisfaction

• Indoor environmental quality

• Extended system life

• Trained facility staff

• Fewer installation call backs

STEVEN HOLLIS, IE, CCP, LEED GA, BECXP, CXA+BE Project Manager

"The synergies between our design, energy, and commissioning teams give our clients the resources they need for a successful project. Our group strives to implement a successful commissioning process from project conception, through construction and into operational use - playing an important role in helping our clients achieve their building performance and sustainability goals."

Canalside Longshed

Buffalo, NY

Canalside Longshed | Canalside

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Quality, sustainable MEP design is at the forefront of every single project M/E Engineering takes on. The way in which the firm interacts with challenges and solutions to the built environment has a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities they live and work in. When asked why she loves her job, Melanie stated, "We have the opportunity to improve not only our client's lives, but the environment at large. This fulfilling and meaningful career continually provides me with a sense of pride". q

Author: Ardith J Russell, Director of Corporate Culture, Marketing & Communications, M/E Engineering

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Friday, March 31, 2023from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at RIT

Judges Needed

• The E3 Fair is an Engineering Design Contest for Middle Schools (grades 6 –8)

• Approximately 125 participants

• The Fair’s mission: to increase exposure of engineering and technology related fields to students.

• Science / Engineering project poster board competition

• You will be trained via Email prior to the competition

• With a meeting the morning of the fair at 8:00 AM

• Contact: Richard Repka rrepka10@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information by February 24th

E3 Fair: https://www.roceng.org/E3

Professional Firms, Employee News

Bergmann News

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is honoring the retirement of Frank L. Dolan, PE, PTOE, Staff Consultant – Highway & Traffic Engineering.

Dolan has over 51 years of experience in Transportation Engineering with a strong emphasis on administration, planning, design, construction, management and operations, traffic engineering, and intelligent transportation systems. His experience includes working with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), serving as Regional Traffic Operations and Signal Engineer, and Monroe County Government in Rochester, N.Y., serving as Senior Traffic Signal Engineer, County Traffic Engineer, and Director of Transportation. Among others, he was a past President and active member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and New York State County Highway Superintendent’s Association (NYSCHSA).

He played important roles in numerous critical transportation projects across the region, including special projects with The City of Rochester; Monroe County; Highland Hospital; The NYSDOT; NYSERDA; and numerous private developers.

“Frank’s passion for his family, friends, and the profession propelled him to be one of Bergmann’s greatest contributors to success,” said Michael Croce, Bergmann’s NE Discipline Leader for Highway & Traffic Engineering. “We’ve all been lucky enough to benefit not only from Frank’s vast past experience in traffic engineering from his past days with the NYSDOT and the Monroe County DOT, but his ability to always look forward to future technologies and trends. We thank Frank for all that he has done not only to contribute to our company’s success, but the success of our community and our profession.”

“The far-reaching impacts of Frank’s nearly five decades of work cannot be underestimated. One cannot travel across upstate New York without being positively impacted by Frank’s influence on our transportation network,” said Anthony Borrelli, Bergmann’s NE Bridge Practice Leader, Northeast Infrastructure. “Beyond his technical legacy, however, is an even more lasting impact to everyone whom he interacted with – clients, colleagues and friends. He has an innate ability to coach, mentor, guide and provide counsel – and does it always with mutual respect and genuine caring for others.” q

Bergmann Celebrates the Retirement of Frank L. Dolan

Campus News

Leading spinal researcher develops new tissue regeneration approaches for back pain

Biomedical engineering professor Karin Wuertz-Kozak contributes non-invasive options to address spinal disc degeneration

Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells.

Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors— her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond to mechanical cues and how that affects disease progression, specifically for spinal disc degeneration, common to millions of Americans.

Wuertz-Kozak, a faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, is contributing expertise in biomedical engineering and pharmacology to regional and national collaborations toward solving disc degeneration. It is an expensive condition that results in lost mobility and worktime as well as an economic burden in the U.S. of nearly $134 billion, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.

High physical activity or obesity contributes to back pain and spinal degeneration. What is not so well known is exactly how mechanical signals produce changes in cells that lead to degeneration. Wuertz-Kozak is exploring this aspect, specifically the link between mechanical loading, disc degeneration, inflammation in the disc, and back pain.

Fukushima Medical University in Japan.

Receiving nearly $2 million in funding since she came to RIT three years ago, and building upon career funding and research prior to arriving, her goals are to better understand disc degeneration at the cellular level and to develop novel, non-invasive solutions for spinal care.

Spinal disc degeneration and back pain results in lost mobility and worktime for individuals, as well as an economic burden in the U.S. in the millions.

Credit: Provided by K. Wuertz-Kozak/RIT

“We have bio-reactors in our lab that simulate mechanical loads on the body, but in a scaled-down version. The bioreactor used can compress and stretch cells. It sounds a little bit medieval,” said WuertzKozak, the Kate Gleason Endowed Professor in RIT’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. She brings an eclectic background to her work with experience in pharmacology, biomechanics, biomedical engineering and biology. Her clinical collaborations are world-wide, spanning locally with the University of Rochester to

Her work on the role and effects of mechanical loading in the context of back pain builds on previous research funded by a grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation in which she studied transient receptor potential (TRP) channels in the disc. The work now continues with a recent award through the National Institutes of Health to fund an investigation of the transient receptor potential channels V4 (TRPV4) in intervertebral disc mechanotransduction— the cells’ ability to sense stimuli and convert signals to biological processes.

“Mechanical loading is not just stretching due to physical activity, there are different mechanical aspects that the cells will sense,” she said. “Changes in the stiffness or topography of the extracellular matrix, which happen during degeneration and ageing, will also constitute a mechanical signal, and might alter the cellular response to physical activity.

“Our stretching and compression bioreactors help us to understand how cells respond to mechanical cues and how

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Professor Karin WuertzKozak leads research collaborations on finding solutions for spinal disc degeneration. Credit: Elizabeth Lamark/RIT

Campus News, Continued

that affects disease progression. In the past, we were able to show that stretching of cells at high magnitudes leads to inflammation in the disc, which is suspected to be a main contributor to disc-related back pain.”

Understanding sources of chronic inflammation can give clues to relieving disc-related back pain and is a crucial part of developing novel, molecular treatment options for patients. One promising approach to modulate and control tissue inflammation and induce regeneration is through stem cells. Although stem cells have proven successful in the regeneration of many tissues, the intervertebral disc constitutes a drastically harsh cell environment, Wuertz-Kozak explained. An alternative is exploring extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from stem cells—bioparticles that

carry proteins, lipids, DNA, and various types of RNA.

“Stem cell-derived EVs are thought to contain many of the regenerative goodies that stem cells produce and may thus have great regenerative potential. We currently have two very exciting projects on stem cell derived EVs in the lab, both of which use the CRISPR technology,” she said. “The CRISPR-Cas9 system has generated a lot of excitement in the scientific community as it is a fast, comparatively cheap and very accurate and efficient technology to add, remove, or alter genetic material.”

In one of the projects, WuertzKozak and RIT colleague Thomas Gaborski, professor of biomedical engineering, are collaborating with Zhen Ma, associate professor of engineering at Syracuse University

on developing a biomanufacturing process to increase the quantity of EVs produced by stem cells. Cross-disciplinary in nature, the project team also includes Aslan Dehghani ’21 Ph.D. (microsystems engineering), a lead EV scientist and bioengineer at Sartorius, an international bio-separation firm.

“This project is a perfect example of how collaborative the work environment in the biomedical engineering department is,” says Wuertz-Kozak, who leads the Tissue Regeneration and Mechanobiology Lab in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. The lab focuses on cell and molecular biology, with applications to improve patient care, to understand disease better and to offer new treatment options. q

Now working together, committed to clients and community.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Go to the RES Website for Updated Details On All Meetings - www.roceng.org

Monday, February 13

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) p 34 NYS Climate Policy and HVAC-R

1 PDH Pending

Speaker: Suzanne Hagell, Chair, GHG Emissions NYS Office of Climate Change

Place: Strathallan, 550 East Avenue, 9th Floor, Rochester NY Details will be on the website: www.rochesterashrae.org.

Registration opens Feb. 1st for the 2023 Engineering Symposium in Rochester. Go to April 25th on the RES calendar. Price increases after March 31, 2023.

Monday, February 20

Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD) p 33

Overview of Lead Abatement on Bridges and Bridge Painting – 1 PDH Credit Pending

Speaker: Mitch Blum, MB Environmental

Place: The Fairdale Banquet Center, 672 Wehrle Drive, Amherst, NY 14225

Time: Registration begins at 11:30 am; Buffet Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 pm; Presentation- 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Cost: Members & Non-members - $35; Students - $15

Registration: Please register by February 10th at https://www.abcdwny.com/events. Contact Ashley Freeman PE at afreeman@popligroup.com or 585-738-0870 for additional information.

To post continuing education opportunities on this page please contact the Rochester Engineering Society, 585-254-2350, or email: therochesterengineer@gmail.com

Engineers’ Calendar

The engineering societies are encouraged to submit their meeting notices for publication in this section. The deadline for submitting copy is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Please email to: Therochesterengineer@gmail.com The meetings offering PDHs are highlighted in blue. Details about the meeting and affiliate (if in this issue) are on the corresponding page listed next to the affiliate name.

Thursday, February 2

Rochester Engineering Society (RES) p 7

Monthly Social Gathering – Looking for a Co-Sponsor

Place: Rohrbach’s, 97 Railroad St. Rochester, NY 14609 Time: 5:00 pm

Registration: Please register so we know how many people are attending! www.roceng.org and go Feb. 2nd on the calendar.

Tuesday, February 7

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) p 30 EXCOM Meeting

Place: Hybrid, via WebEx and in-person (see vtools for venue and WebEx login)

Time: 11:50 am to 1:00 pm

Registration links for our events are at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/332190.

Support Your Affiliate Attend A Meeting

Friday, February 10

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) p 34

Annual ASHRAE Valentines Dinner Dance Place: Strathallan, 550 East Avenue, Rochester NY Details will be on the website: www.rochesterashrae.org

Saturday, February 11

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) p 28

ASCE/RIT Ski Day at Bristol Mountain

Costs: Lift ticket and lunch $80, Lunch only $10. Students Lift ticket and lunch $35, Lunch only $5. Email for more information, ascerochester@gmail.com Website: https://sections.asce.org/rochester

The RES website (www.roceng.org) has a calendar of events for this month's meetings and meetings that are received or updated after print deadline. Please refer to the website for updated information. If you wish to be listed in the calendar please send details to res@frontiernet.net.

Wednesday, February 15

Imaging Science & Technology (IS&T) p 25

Space Imaging Heritage in Rochester

Speaker: Dr. Bob Fiete, Chief Technologist and Senior Fellow at L3Harris

Place: Virtually (by zoom).

Time: 6:00 pm

Reservations: Email rochesterist@gmail.com to get the details to join this program.

Wednesday, February 15

Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) p 29

ASHRAE 90.1 – An Overview and Discussion

Speaker: Michael Clemens, Director of Sales, Controls –Acuity Brands

Place: Dinosaur BBQ, Upstairs Meeting Room, Rochester

Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Cost: $35 includes lunch.

Registration: Please register on the website at http://www.iesrochester.org/events

Wednesday, February 15

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) p 36

New Innovations in Med Gas Piping

Speaker: Owen Murphy, Technical Sales Eng. For MediTrac

Place: Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY

Time: 12:00 noon

Cost: $25 per person

Reservations: David Jereckos, djereckos@ibceng.com or 585-341-3168. Additional details will be available on the website at www.aspe.org/rochester

Thursday, February 16

Rochester Engineering Society (RES) p 6

Continuing Education Course – Non-PDHCommunication

Course 1 - Writing Effective Emails; Course 2Communication Skills for Engineers.

Place: Zoom

Time: Course 1 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm; Course 2 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Cost: $10 oer Course

Registration: Registration and additional details on each course is on the website calendar at www.roceng.org

Thursday, February 16

Genesee Valley Land

Surveyors Association (GVLSA) p 27

Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting

Place: 40 & 8 Club, 933 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607

Time: Board of Directors at 6:00 pm; General Membership Meeting at 7:00 pm

Details: www.gvlsa.com

Thursday, February 16

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) p 26

INCOSE’s Smart Cities Working Group

Speakers: Jennifer Russell, WG Chair and Matthew Hause

Place: Zoom

Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm (eastern).

Cost: No cost to attend, but you need to register.

Registration: Attendees need to pre-register by sending an email to: Teresa.Froncek@incose.net. The zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meetings.

Thursday, March 2

Rochester Engineering Society (RES) p 7

Monthly Social Gathering – Looking for a Co-Sponsor

Place: Rohrbach’s, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609

Time: 5:00 pm

Registration: Please register so we know how many people are attending! www.roceng.org and go to the calendar.

Tuesday, March 7

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) p 30

EXCOM Meeting

Place: Hybrid, via WebEx and in-person (see vtools for venue and WebEx login)

Time: 11:50 am to 1:00 pm

Registration links for our events are at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/342657

Saturday, March 18

TERRA Science & Engineering Fair (TERRA) p 35

TERRA Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair

Place: RMSC, 657 East Avenue, Rochester 14607 For details or to register (or volunteer to be a judge) go to ny-trfsef.zfairs.com/ or contact Harold Clark, Fair Director, trfsef@terraed.org, 908-209-5128.

Friday, March 31

E3 Fair p 17

Judges Needed

Place: Rochester Institute of Technology, Clark Gymnasium.

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

See page 17 in this isse for details or go to the website at https://www.roceng.org/E3. Additional information contact Richard Repka at rrepka10@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL MEETINGS IN APRIL AND MAY ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE CALENDAR

engineers' calendar

Sponsored by Rochester's Technical and Engineering Societies

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Courses available in: Civil, Electrical, Lighting, Mechanical, HVAC, and Plumbing.

LOCATION: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center 123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY

Time: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm

$175 Advance Registration Available from Feb. 1st through March 31st

$30 Student Registration

$200 From April 1st and at the Door

Registration is on the RES calendar at www.roceng.org

The Monroe Chapter of NYSSPE, in accordance with ADA compliance, will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for those requiring additional services to participate in our educational programs. If you should require such services, please contact Lynne Irwin at the Rochester Engineering Society (res@frontiernet.net or 585-254-2350) to request support by March 31 2023.

Abstract:

Rochester Chapter Society for Imaging Science and Technology

Website: http://roceng.org/ISandT

Our meetings are held by zoom. Please email rochesterist@gmail.com to get the details to join this program.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 6:00 pm

Space Imaging Heritage in Rochester, NY

by Dr. Bob Fiete, Chief Technolgist and Senior Fellow at L3Harris

When we see the images taken from satellites on the evening news, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the distant galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, most people don’t realize the significant role played by a group of talented people in Rochester, NY to make these images a reality. Although this group has changed hands over the years, from Kodak to L3Harris today, the talented individuals continue to drive the innovative technologies that make these spectacular images better with each new system. This talk will look at the history of imaging technologies and the pioneering accomplishments in Rochester, NY that give us these amazing images from space.

Biography:

Dr. Bob Fiete is Chief Technologist and Senior Fellow at L3Harris with over 40 years of experience in imaging science. He managed the Imaging Systems Analysis group in Kodak’s Government Systems

organization where he developed the image chain modeling approach for designing and assessing imaging systems. He was Director of R&D for ITT (later Exelis) Space Systems Division, an adjunct professor at the Center for Imaging Science at RIT, chaired conferences and seminars on imaging and optics, briefed the National Security staff at the White House Situation Room, briefed the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in a congressional hearing, and worked with the FBI and DOJ investigating seventeen criminal cases involving image exploitation. Dr. Fiete has authored three books, five book chapters, and over forty technical papers. He was the inaugural editor of the SPIE Spotlights book series and has received twelve patents, including one for a method used to focus many of the current imaging satellites and another for an image enhancement method first used on the Harry Potter movies. Dr. Fiete was awarded the Rudolf Kingslake Medal by SPIE, is a Senior Member of OSA and SPIE, and is a Fellow of SPIE.

Finger Lakes Chapter of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

http://www.incose.org/ChaptersGroups/Chapters/ChapterSites/finger-lakes/chapter-home

Finger Lakes Chapter of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

http://www.incose.org/ChaptersGroups/Chapters/ChapterSites/finger-lakes/chapter-home

Upcoming March Chapter Meeting: March 17, 2022

September Chapter Meetings

February Chapter Meeting

 “Introduction to Railway Signaling and Train Control for Rapid Transit”

 Thursday, February 16, 6:00 – 7:30 pm (eastern)

By Stuart Landau, Senior Train Control Systems Engineer

 Architecture Tutorial – Rolf Siegers, INCOSE Architecture Working Group Co-chair

 “INCOSE’s Smart Cities Working Group” by Jennifer Russell, WG Chair, and Matthew Hause

We are offering an Architecture tutorial this September. Planned dates are Monday, September 19, and Thursday, September 22. Both sessions will be from 11 am to 1 pm (eastern). Rolf Siegers, co-chair of the Architecture WG, will be the presenter. It will be a virtual meeting (zoom) There will be no cost to attend for Finger Lakes Chapter regular/senior/student members. Cost will be $10 for all others. Four PDUs can be earned! These two sessions will provide attendees with an overview of key elements of the architecture discipline. Topics covered will include:

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A Smart City is capable of identifying its problems and mitigating root causes by generating and processing engineered quality data in a continuous and inclusive matter The INCOSE Smart Cities Initiative draws upon the experience and knowledge of INCOSE members to support communities in developing their Smart Cities Concepts, Applications, Technology and Services (CATS) by leveraging systems engineering tools and principles.

• Terminology/Definitions

• Synergies across software, system, and enterprise architecture

• Process: developing, documenting, assessing, and governing architectures

• Architecture standards (e.g., 42010/20/30) and frameworks (DoDAF, TOGAF, UAF, etc.)

• Role and skills of the architect

• Architecture professional organizations

Railway signaling allows safe operations of multiple trains on the same tracks and optimizes capacity of the tracks. This presentation will be a very brief introduction to its basic principles and how they have been implemented over the last several decades with various technologies, from mechanical devices to microprocessorbased equipment. Application of the principles varies across different types of railways; here we will focus on rapid transit which includes subways and metros, and will cover wayside signaling, cab signaling, and the latest CommunicationsBased Train Control (CBTC).

• Architecture credentials (certifications and certificates)

• Learning more about architecture

 Annual Meeting – Program to be Announced

Our annual meeting will be on Thursday, September 15. It will be virtual and go from 6:00 – 7:30 pm (eastern). There is no cost to attend.

Smart Cities CATS are being planned and developed across the world to apply information and communication technology (ICT) within traditional urban networks and services, making them more flexible, efficient, and sustainable. The efficiency of operations such as transportation, energy, water supply, building infrastructure management, and waste management are improved within the community for the benefits of its inhabitants, making smart cities greener, safer, faster, and friendlier. Benefits include real-time resource allocation, improved resource use, reduced waste, and enhanced public safety.

Meetings begin at 6:00 pm (eastern) and run to approximately 7:30 pm (eastern)

All meetings are being held virtually until further notice.

We use zoom for our monthly meetings.

Attendees need to pre-register. To register, send an email to Teresa.Froncek@incose.net The link will be sent out a few days before the meeting. For non-FLC members attending the tutorial, instructions on sending payment will be sent out after registration is received.

This meeting will be on Thursday, February 16, 6:00 – 7:30 pm (eastern).

• There is no cost to attend for anyone, but pre-registration is required

Attendees need to pre-register.

o To register, send an email to Teresa.Froncek@incose.net

To register, send an email to Teresa.Froncek@incose.net

The zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting There is no cost to attend the meeting.

 The link will be sent out a few days before the meeting

2022 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter

© 2022 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter

© 2022 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter

© 2023 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter

Finger Lakes Chapter of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association

Year 2022 Officers

President

Justin M. Roloson, LS

Vice President

Matthew R. Palmer, LS

Secretary

Martin J. Gotwalt, LS

Treasurer

Michael A. Venturo, LS

Jared R. Ransom, LS, Ex-officio

Upcoming Events 2022

February 16, 2023

February 2023

Board of Directors

2019-2022

Gregory T. Pauly, LS

Jeffrey A. Tiede, LS

2019-2022

Christopher T. Locke, LS

David L. Standinger, LS

2020-2023

Robert J. Avery, LS

Nathan M. Dunn, LS

Jared R. Ransom, LS

Keith Burley, LSIT 2022 - Associates Representative

David Zuber, LSIT - Website Administrator

Professional Affiliations

 New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors, Inc.

 National Society of Professional Surveyors

 Rochester Engineering Society

American Society of Civil Engineers

www.asce.org

We are excited to offer our annual undergraduate scholarships for 2023!

Eligibility: Current college freshmen through seniors (May 2023 graduation or later)

Must be a hometown resident or attending school in the Greater Rochester Area

Awards: Various scholarships are available totaling $5,000 Minimum individual award will be $1,000

Application: Please check our website for the application https://sections.asce.org/rochester/resources

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than March 24, 2023

Winners will be notified by April 8, 2023

Questions: Please contact Scholarship Committee Chair, Josh Rodems jrodems@bergmannpc.com

ASCE Ski Days

2/4 – Holiday Valley (Buffalo Section)

See ASCE website for details 2/11 – Bristol (Rochester Section)

Lift Ticket & Lunch $80, Lunch Only $10

Students: Lift Ticket & Lunch $35, Lunch Only $5

Mark

https://studentsymposium.asce.org/upstate-newyork

Rochester, NY Section

P.O. Box 23795

Rochester, NY 14692

www.iesrochester.org

IES Rochester Section Presents

ASHRAE 90.1 - AN OVERVIEW AND DISCUSSION

Presented by Michael Clemens Director of Sales, Controls - Acuity Brands

THIS LUNCHTIME PRESENTATION WILL COVER ASHRAE 90.1 WITH AN EMPHASIS ON IT’S USE IN NEW YORK STATE.

THIS WILL BE A PRESENTATION/CONVERSATION DISCUSSING ELEMENTS OF ASHRAE 90.1 AND HOW NEW YORK STATE INCORPORATES THEM INTO ITS OWN ENERGY CODE

Wednesday February 15, 2023 - 12:00-1:00

Dinosaur BBQ - Upstairs Meeting Room

$35 includes lunch

Please register at our website

http://www.iesrochester.org/events

Section Officers Cha i r

Eric Brown Vice Chair

Kelly Robinson Treasurer

Howard Bussey Secretary (Vacant)

Cristiano Tapparello

Message from the Chair

Dear Colleagues,

February 2023 Newsletter

Cristian Linte GRSS

Emmett Ientilucci LIFE

Mark Schrader

APS & MTTS

Danielle Walters

Photonics

Bruce Smith

Parsian K. Mohseni

PES & IAS

Jean Kendrick

Kelly Robinson SPS

Alex Byrley

Eric Zeise TEMS

Paul Lee

Young Professionals

Eric Brown

Student Groups

Univ. of Rochester

Ming - Lun Lee RIT

Jamison Heard

Committees Awards

Jean Kendrick Communications

Christine Frayda

Howard Bussey

Newsletter

Mark Schrader PACE

Bruce Rubin

Liaisons RES

Greg Gdowski RCSS

William Brewer

There is big news from the IEEE Members & Geographic Activity (MGA) Board that governs IEEE worldwide. IEEE is reorganizing its 10 geographic regions due to membership growth in Region 10 (Asia & Pacific). Also, Regions 1 and 2 (Northeastern and Eastern US) will merge into a single Region when Region 10 splits. This process will happen gradually over the next several years and will have little direct impact at the local level. However, the merger provides the Rochester Section with better opportunity to host a Regional IEEE meeting since Rochester will be in a more central location in the merged Region 1+2.

The triennial IEEE Sections Congress that was delayed by the COVID19 pandemic will take place in Ottawa Canada from August 11-13, 2023. This is the largest leadership, training, and networking event organized by IEEE MGA that brings IEEE volunteers from all over the world together in one location.

The next Rochester Section ExCom meeting will be on Tuesday, March 7, from noon to 1 pm (vTools #342657). Please pre-register on vTools.

Stay healthy, and best regards,

IEEE Rochester Section Awards and Volunteer Recognition Dinner

These photos are from the IEEE Rochester Section Recognition Dinner from 12/15/22

The dinner, which was attended by 25 members plus guests celebrated our 2022 successes:

• The IEEE Fellow Prof. Santosh Kurinec, who was honored with the 2022 IEEE William Terry Distinguished Service Award

• The IEEE Digital Camera Milestone Committee

• The IEEE Society Chapter and Affinity Group Volunteers

• The 2022 IEEE Student Scholarship Winners, and the RIT & UR Student Chapter Officers

Recording, Producing, and Rendering Binaural 3D Audio for Virtual Reality

On 12/27 Ming-Lun Lee, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) with teaching and research experience in both electrical engineering and musicolog y introduced different methods for recording or creating binaural audio for VR using binaural and ambisonic microphones or 360/3D VR cameras, to record live concerts at the Eastman School of Music and other venues. He also discussed creating a spatial audio database for research and methods for measuring the binaural impulse response of acoustic environments, and their use in VR testing.

Call For Judges: Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair

We support several programs to encourage students who are interested in science and math. One program is the Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair. The fair will be held on March 18 at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. If you know of high sch ool or middle school students who might be interested participating do encourage them to sign up. Also, please consider volunteering as a judge for fair day Saturday 3/18. There is no experience necessary. For more information and to sign up as a judge, see the fair web site: https://terrafairs.org/trfsef.html or contact Mark Schrader at m.schrader@ieee.org with any questions

Young Professionals: December Rochester Section Bills Tailgate

The Young Professionals organized a Tailgate for the 12/11 Bills vs NY Jets game. The event was fun and presented some logistical challenges.

We will plan another tailgate event for the 2023-’24 football season.

IEEE Upcoming Events for 2023

• February 26 – Region 1 & Region 2 Student Hackathon will be held at the University of Rochester and will be focused on 3D printing

• April 13-14 – The University of Maine will host the IEEE Regions 1 & 2 Student Conference

• Planned Technical Meetings – 1. Rochester Contributions to Space Technologies TBD early March at the Rochester Museum and Science Center . 2. Rochester Section Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM) TBD March or early April.

Presented by the Electrical Association of Western New York to benefit t he Kessler Burn Center at URMC

Friday, May 5, 2023 from 6-10PM The Strathallan 550 East Avenue ~ Rochester, New York

SAVE THE DATE

Special thanks to all who have supported this event in the past…we have donated $14,500 to Kessler Burn Center to-date!

Association for Bridge Construction and Design

Western New York Chapter

Website: www.abcdwny.com

February Meeting, Monday, February 20th, 2023

OVERVIEW OF LEAD ABATEMENT ON BRIDGES AND BRIDGE PAINTING

1 PDH Credit (pending)

TheAssociationforBridgeConstructionandDesigninvites youtoattendourmonthly meetingonFebruary20,2023.Themeetingwillconsistofabuffetlunchanda presentationonleadabatementjobsonbridges.MitchBlumofMBEnvironmentalwill speakonbridgepaintingjobsandleadpaintremovalsforbridgedemolitionsand rehabilitations.

Details:

•RegistrationBegins11:30a.m.

•BuffetLunch:12:00-1:00p.m.

•Presentation1:00–2:00p.m.

•Location: TheFairdaleBanquetCenter

672WehrleDrive Amherst,NY14225

Cost:

•Members & Non-Members: $35

•Students: $15

Please RSVP by February 10, 2023 at: https://www.abcdwny.com/events

Contact Ashley Freeman at afreeman@popligroup.com or 585-738-0870 for additional information.

Rochester Chapter

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Rochester ASHRAE website: www.rochesterashrae.org

President's Message

I would like to start off by saying a big thank you to the companies who stepped up to sponsor our lunch meetings for December through March; Stark Tech, Labella Associates, Trane, and RF Peck. The wonderful surprise of skyrocketing meeting attendance left us with additional venue costs for a larger room. Those sponsors really helped us stay afloat financially for the lunch meetings. This month’s presentation is sure to push the limit of the room with Suzanne Hagell from NYS Office of Climate Change presenting to us on NYS Climate Policy and HVACR. With our state being so proactive on policy to fight climate change this presentation does a great job of explaining how this will impact our industry over the next 25 years. We look forward to seeing you there on February 13th at the Strathallan.

A few nights before on February 10th is my favorite event of the year, the 64th annual ASHRAE Valentines Dinner Dance. Jody McGarry is heading up the event planning again as she has been doing for many years. It will be a fun night of dinner and dancing. If you have never been before I can’t say enough about how great of an event it is. I look forward to seeing many of you there. For more information check out our website at www.rochesterashrae.org or contact Jody McGarry. There is very little time left to RSVP.

Looking back on January it was a busy month. On January 9th Alex Pedrosa with Fulton gave an insightful presentation on Hybrid Electric Heating Plants that was very well attended. Following the presentation was some great dialog with questions from the audience. A few days later on January 11th we had a wonderful opportunity through our partnership with the MCC Foundation. Past President Mike Benedict has worked very hard on the Scholarship Committee to finally make an impact with the Charles Lynch and Jack Betlem Scholarships. Mike and I had the opportunity to have breakfast with MCC President Dr. Burt-Nanna and a small group of local influencers. The setting allowed us to share with her the huge labor needs that our industry will have to keep up with government

ASHRAE 2022-2023 Meeting Schedule

Presented by: David Bennett - DriSteem

"How Do We Get to a Decarbonized World?"

Presented by:

ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Paul Torcellini

Presented by: Chuck Nora/Paul Stewart, Desert Aire

Presented by: Alex Pedrosa, Fulton

Presented by: Suzanne Hagell - Chair, GHG Emissions NYS Office of Climate Change

Women and STEM: Enhancing Innovation and Sustainability through Diversity

Presented by: ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Theresa Weston Presented

policy. Our collaboration with MCC and their Applied Technologies Center will be critical to fill that labor gap. We were grateful to share the conversation with Dr. Burt-Nanna and others in the room.

We will finish the year out strong with our Distinguished Lecturer presenting on DEI, a refrigeration tour of the RIT Ice Rink, and the golf tournament.

Lastly, I would like to recognize our chapter historian Adam Roader. He received the Gordie Root Award for his hard work documenting the history of the Rochester Chapter. Adam is working to digitize our records that go back to the 1970s. Keep up the great work!

I would like to thank every one of our members for supporting ASHRAE. For anyone considering joining ASHRAE or getting involved at a higher level within the chapter don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Matthew Kremers

ASHRAE

Rochester Chapter President 2022-2023

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President/Education Chair: DAVID MYERS

LaBella Associates, PC 300 State Street Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14614

585-454-6110

Vice President Technical: DAVE JERECKOS

IBC Engineering, PC 3445 Winton Place Suite 219 Rochester, NY 14623

585-292-1590

Vice President Legislative: ALAN SMITH, P.E. IBC Engineering, PC 3445 Winton Place Suite 219 Rochester, NY 14623 585-292-1590

Vice President Membership/AYP: TRAVIS JESSICK Triangle Tube Boilers

104 Lafayette Road Rochester NY 14600 585-794-8845

Treasurer: JENNIFER WENGENDER, P.E., CPD CPL

205 St Paul Blvd Rochester, NY 14604 585-454-7600

Administrative Secretary: ADAM KRAMER Bergmann

280 E. Broad Street Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14604

585-498-7802

Newsletter Editor: NADIA THOMPSON Turner Engineering

359 West Commercial St, Ste 2190 East Rochester NY 14445 (585) 381-3360

Affiliate Liaison: REBECCA KOLSTAD Kolstad Associates

President's Message

Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays Some quick reminders, we have Engineers’ Week – February 19-25 to look forward to Then on March 4th we have ‘World Engineering Day’, and then on March 11 ‘World Plumbing Day‘ and finally ‘World Water Day’. So, now’s the time to think about earning some new credentials. I have listed several ASPE programs below to consider

The C Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) program is available as precursor (but not required) to taking the CPD exam ASPE Member $225 – Nonmembers $450.

The G Green Plumbing Design (GPD) certification program is available as an online course and certification test for GPD credential. ASPE Member $500 – Nonmembers $600 Additional Info on ASPE website

Registration is now open for 2023 C Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) exam. Exam will be via remote proctor from April 10-21 Cost will be $450 for ASPE Members and $675 for Non-members Visit a aspe org/education-credentialing/cpd/exam to confirm eligibility.

Membership is growing. Please feel free to contact myself or any Board Member with questions or concern.

Rochester Chapter at www.aspe.org/rochester

Dave Myers, Chapter President

Meeting Notice – Save the Date

Topic: New Innovations in Med Gas Piping

(Chapters are not authorized to speak for the Society)

Speaker: Owen Murphy, Technical Sales Eng for MediTrac

Sponsor: Omegaflex

Location: Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave, Rochester NY

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2022 at Noon

RSVP: David Jereckos: djereckos@ibceng.com (585) 341-3168

Affiliated Societies of the Rochester Engineering Society

American Consulting Engineering, Companies of New York

President, Alex Strasenburgh

American Public Works Association

Monroe County/Genesee Valley Branch

Chairman, Peter Vars, PE,

American Society of Civil Engineers, Rochester Section

President, Andrew Wojewodzic

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Rochester Chapter

President, Matt Kremers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Rochester Section

Chairman, Berto Perez

American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Rochester NY Chapter President, David Myers

Electrical Association

Executive Director, Karen Lynch

Monroe Professional Engineers Society

President, William Grove

Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association President, Jared R. Ransom, LS

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Inc., Rochester Section President, Jennifer Abraham

New York State Association of Transportation Engineers, Section 4 President, Christopher Reed

Rochester, NY Section P.O. Box 23795 Rochester, NY 14692 www.iesrochester.org

IES ROCHESTER MEETINGS ARE BACK !!!

SEPTEMBER 29,2021 - 7:00 PM FREE Event

Rochester Plant Engineers President, Brian Laurer

COME TOUR THE WINNER OF OUR IES ROCHESTER EXTERIOR LIGHTING AWARD - ROC CITY SKATE PARK MEMBERS FROM THE DESIGN TEAM FROM STANTEC AND FROM THE CITY OF ROCHESTER WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.IESROCHESTER.ORG

Imaging Science & Technology, Rochester Chapter President, Bruce Pillman

Sheet Metal & Air-Conditioning Contractor’s National Association Rochester, Inc.

Executive Director, Don Fella

Wednesday October 13 - 12:00 Noon

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Rochester Section Chairman, Eric Brown

Basics of Modern Theatre Lighting System Design

- Power Distribution & Control

- DMX & Networking

- LED Theatrical Luminaires

Location & Details TBD - Save The Date !

Please Visit Our Website For More Details www.iesrochester.org

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Rochester Chapter President, Tim Gallman

Society of Plastics Engineers, Rochester Section President, Brett Blaisdell

Association for Bridge Construction and Design President, Ashley Freeman PE

International Council on Systems Engineering, Finger Lakes Chapter President, Teresa Fronk

Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair

Director, Harold R. Clark, PhD