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Monday September 18
Drexel University Hill Conference Room
LeBow Engineering Center, Room 240
31st and Market
Registration
Welcoming Remarks
The National Electrical Code
by Joseph Maida, PE
The National Electrical Code for protection of people & equipment is instructive to engineers of all disciplines.
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Taken by the Wind
by Joseph Maida, PE
Sky Diving Wind Tunnel Power and Drive Train - The history and evolution of simulated sky diving vertical wind tunnels taught by
one of the foremost developers and patent holders in this field.
Refinery 101
by Doug Kriebel, PE
One of our most important Industrial Sectors is Oil and Gas. A key part of this are refineries, which turn crude
oil into transportation fuel and other products. A Refinery can appear overwhelming with tanks, pipes,
pumps, heat exchangers, instruments, controls, and other equipment. Learn what
a refinery does, and the major units and equipment involved.
Industrial Waste Water Treatment
by Doug Kriebel, PE
Clean water is essential to our lives. Industrial wastewater systems are key to maintaining our future water supplies.
We will discuss how modular systems can solve current industrial wastewater issues. This will include industrial wastewater strategy and details of common wastewater
control systems such as pH control, heavy metal removal, solids removal, and Zero discharge
Lunch on Your Own
We recommend Shake Shack 3200 Chestnut Street
Pneumatic Conveying
by Jack Hillbert, PE
This course will present the options for pneumatic conveying systems including the basic types of systems and modes of operation.
Typical applications and knowledge of how to make the most cost effective selection of available technologies
ASTM Walkway Surface Safety Standards
by David Fleisher, PE
This interactive course educates engineers on the application of ASTM standards applicable to the design, construction and maintenance
of safe walkway surfaces. Learn how to safeguard against pedestrian fall hazards on walkway surfaces, such as floors, stairways, sidewalks, streets, parking lots
and pavements. These standards are commonly used as a standard of care in evaluating premises accidents in professional liability litigation.
Curriculum for Environmental Engineering
by Marlene Troy, PhD, PE of Wilkes University
Whether you studied one Environmental Engineering course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed.
As a Professional Engineer you are responsible to know a smattering of all fields of engineering, and to know what you don't know
and must seek a consult. Come learn when to refer for assist from another.
Amusement Rides: How much thrill?
by Robert S. Cargill II, PhD, PE, President PSPE-Philly
The F2291 standard of ASTM International sets the standard across most of the world for acceleration limits for amusement rides.
These limits form the basis for amusement ride design, including the design of the restraint system. This talk will introduce the biomechanical bases for these
limits and describe the history behind the establishment of the duration-dependent exposure limits.
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Tuesday September 19
Drexel University
University Crossing, Room 410
3175 JFK Blvd
Registration
Welcoming Remarks
Contract Law for Engineers
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
The Contract and the Specification are not what the Engineer meant
nor what the contractor would like but rather how the Judge reads the contract documents.
Explore the thought process of the Judge.<
Tort Law for Engineers
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
To err is human. To act with wrongful intent is too often human. But when and why should the engineer without fault still be held responsible?.
Covering intentional acts, negligence and issues of strict liability.
Update on Electrical Engineering
by TBD
When I took my one EE course in college they spoke about vacuum tubes. What could be new?
Explore the current EE curriculum and suggested content for the survey course given to all students of engineering.
Curriculum for Engineering Technology (BSET)
by Richard Grandrino, Program Director of Drexel System Engineering and Engineering Management
Review training and curriculum of those earning a degree in Engineering Technology and how these graduates may best assist a Professional Engineer
Lunch on Your Own
We recommend Lascala's Fire University City 3200 Chestnut Street
Project Scheduling with CPM
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
Whether a construction or other time-sensitive project, getting done on-time is important. Early completion to earn a bonus is even better. Learn from the author
of CPM in Construction Management how to build a logic network for earliest completion, and how to manage through the project to deal with all-to-often
changes and unexpected events.
Engineering Management of Prof Engrs
by Dr. Carlo Ciliberti
Dr. Ciliberti is a Senior Manager of Automation and Engineering, Johnson & Johnson
and Part Time Associate Teaching Instructor of Drexel University Engineering Management Department. He will discuss the curriculum for the program
and general comments upon how management of professionals differs from that of other employees.
Systems Engineering 101
by Rick Grandrino, Director of Sys Eng and Eng Mgt
Whether you studied one System Engineering course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed.
As a Professional Engineer you are responsible for bringing all fields of engineering to bear on your project,
whether primarily mechanical, electrical, chemical or civil in nature. Review the modern System Engineering
curriculum for a refresher or introduction to providing the multi-facited engineered project of today.
Defending Your License
by Keith Bergeron, BSME, Esq.
Your worst nightmare has visited - you are asked to appear before the State Board of
Engineers on a Question of Discipline. Do you need an attorney? Learn from Keith Bergeron on how to best respond to the summons.
Keith's practice focuses on Issues of Design Professionals as well as Construction Law and Litigation. Learn how to protect your license from
the pro.
Additional Courses are available from
PSPE-Philadelphia
ON-LINE.
Acquire up to 35 additional credit hours on-line
at
http://pspe-philly.org/MCECourses/BuyNow-1.htm.
Questions on our Boot Camp?
E-mail: president@pspe-philly.org or
Call our President at 484-222-01PE (-0173) or
for General Inquiries:
E-mail: webmaster@pspe-philly.org
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Wednesday September 20
Drexel University Hill Conference Room
LeBow Engineering Center, Room 240
31st and Market
Registration
Welcoming Remarks
Curriculum for Today's Chemical Engineer
by TBD
Whether you studied one Chem Engineering course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed.
As a Professional Engineer you are responsible to know a smattering of all fields of engineering, and to know what you don't know
and must seek a consult. Come learn when to refer for assist from another.
Curriculum for Today's Civil Engineer
by Robert Swan, Jr., of Drexel Civil Engineering
Whether you studied one Civil Engineering course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed.
Come learn when to refer for assist from another Professional Engineer.
Curriculum for Today's Electrical Engineer
by TBD
Whether you studied one Electrical Engineering course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed.
Come learn when to refer for assist from another Professional Engineer.
Curriculum for Today's Mechanical Engineer
by TBD
Whether you studied one Mechanical E course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed.
Come learn when to refer for assist from another Professional Engineer.
Lunch on Your Own
We recommend CM Chicken 3180 Chestnut Street<
Centrifugal Pumps and Applications
by Doug Kriebel, PE
Pumps are second only to motors in the number of applications in industrial, municipal and commercial installations. As engineers we
need to understand how pumps and systems work together. We will discuss pump systems, pump design, industrial applications, most common failure modes, and
common system design errors leading to these failures.
Update on Material Science
by Joseph P. Martin, PhD, PE
Materials science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field that forms the foundation for many engineering applications by extending
the current supply of materials, improving existing materials, and developing new, superior, and sustainable materials and processes.
What is new since you took the foundation course sophomore year?
Property Law for Engineers
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
Civil Engineers mostly deal with Real Property. Mechanical and Electrical with Personal Property. All deal with Intellectual
Property. All relate to a common theme of law.
Ethics for Engineers
by TBD (Invited)
"To place service before profit, the honor and standing of my profession before
personal advantage, and the public health, safety, property and general welfare above all other considerations"
is more than an aspiration. What are the limits to serving your client or your employer?
PSPE State Annual Conference being held
September 21st and 22nd at the
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia NorthEast
2400 Lincoln Highway, Trevose PA
Acquire up to 15 additional credit hours at the Conference
for more information visit our State PSPE webaite at https://www.pspe.org/pspe-2023-conference/
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