ASSOCIATION WATCH
Edited by Mike Santora • Associate Editor
ESA announces NFPA Curriculum convention schedule Grant awarded to University of Missouri The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded a $25,000 Curriculum Grant to the University of Missouri for a project titled “Fluid Power Case Study Development.” The project will focus on developing three dynamical case studies to supplement the Fluid Power System Dynamics and Control mini-book. The three case studies will include robotics, aircraft, and excavators. All three case studies will involve three components: system analysis, design, and control. The Fluid Power System Dynamics and Control mini-book, written by William Durfee, Zongxuan Sun, and James Van de Ven in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, attempts to combine practical topics with more theoretical aspects of fluid power systems design. Several calculation examples exist in the book, such as power calculations, fluid bulk modulus estimates, and Reynolds number evaluations. However, the mini-book does not have a case study where all of these things come together to build a system that is used in the real world. The goals of the project are to develop three case studies that incorporate the existing text and to show students how to implement the equations in a broader scope. The direct impact will be to make the mini-book more applicable to the practicing engineer and the inquiring student. In a sense, it will provide the student with a capstone experience for learning.
Again for the second year, the Equipment Service Association in conjunction with the 2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference & Expo will be hosting its Annual Spring Convention at the Milwaukee School of Engineering on May 13-15. The ESA is also celebrating its 60th anniversary at this year’s event. This year’s ESA sponsored keynote speaker is Mark Thompson, Master Business Strategist. His keynote presentation at the 2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference will be, “The Five Pillars of Strategic Thinking.” Read more about Thompson’s keynote in our FPTC coverage beginning on page 56. ESA Member Annual Convention events will include: • • •
May 13th – Optional pre-conference workshop/tour, ESA board meeting and optional Lakefront Brewery tour May 14th – Fluid Power Technology Conference & Expo and networking reception/dinner May 15th – Fluid Power Technology Conference, ESA Annual Meeting, banquet and silent auction
To register, visit www.2esa.org/2019-Spring-Conference.
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