| Time |
Thursday September 25 |
Friday September 26 |
Saturday September 27 |
| 700am |
Registration and Networking |
Registration and Networking |
Registration and Networking |
| 745am |
Opening Remarks |
Opening Remarks |
Opening Remarks |
| 800am |
Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers
by Doug Kriebel, PE
The Chemical Process Industry is one of our largest. Many engineers work in this industry in disciplines other than chemical engineering.
The purpose of this lecture is to bring focus to the basics of chemical plant design. We will cover both chemical process and unit operations. |
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. |
| 900am |
Centrifugal Pump Systems
by Doug Kriebel, PE
Pumps are one of the most common machines used in all industries. However, many pump systems are designed to fail. The
purpose of this lecture is to understand how to design a pump system, how a centrifugal pump works, and how the pump and system interact.
We will use real examples to illustrate common mistakes. |
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. |
Curriculum for Today's Structural Engineer
by Mehdi Khanzadeh Moradllo, PhD
Dr. Moradllo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University, and
will be sharing the current state of instruction in infrastructure materials and structural engineering. This will range from an Introduction
to state-of-the-art Materials and through to Advance Concrete Technology. |
| 1000am |
Amusement Rides: How much thrill?
by Robert S. Cargill II, PhD, PE
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 |
Rejuvenating Power Distribution Systems: Overview
by Joseph Maida, PE
Rejuvenating electrical power distribution system for Commercial and Industrial Facilities requires changes in the facilities
and often in the utility power distribution systems. This course will provide an overview of projects at various commercial and industrial
facilities in the United States to determine current and future needs for adequate and reliable electricity to serve the demand (loads) for the
facilities' Low (<1,000) and Medium (>1,000) Volt Power Systems. |
Multi-State Practice
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
Having a foriegn license is not enough. What you must do prior to accepting or commencing an assignment for work outside Pennsylvania. |
| 1100am |
Storage Tanks
by Eric Wolfer
Chemical, Petroleum, Water - Regulations, Requirements and Design Considerations for your tank or vessel |
Rejuvenating Power Distribution: Unit Substations
by Joseph Maida, PE
Unit Substations include transformers and primary and secondary power distribution equipment to provide utilization 3Ø Voltage
for motors and other loads within the facility. This course provides the criteria for selecting state-of-the-art Unit Substations that will be safer,
more energy efficient, and suitable for AI. |
Curriculum for Today's Geotechnical Engineer
by Yichuan Zhu, PhD
Dr. Zhu leads the Computational Geosystems Laboratory in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at Temple University,
and will lead our class for a general understanding of the current curriculum of geotechnical engineering. This study is inherently interdisciplinary,
bridging the fields of Civil Engineering, Geosciences, and Computer Science. |
| 1200pm |
Lunch
maybe Ninja Bao tucked into the SEPTA tunnels 0.1 mi $
maybe Harper's Garden at Penn Center 0.2 mi $ |
Lunch
maybe Qu Japan Bistro at Penn Center 0.1 mi $$
maybe Alimentari at Penn Center 0.2 mi $$ |
Lunch
maybe Schlesimger's 1521 Locust 0.3 mi $$
maybe Darling Jack's Tavern at 104 South 13th 0.3 mi $$
|
| 100pm |
ASTM Walkway Surface Safety
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. |
Design of a Tethered Drone
by Rich Paleski
DESIGN of new and unique mechanical and electrical elements for a tethered drone. Domestic and Military Uses from football stadium to
battlefield. Rethinking each component to get maximum return for weight or milliamp. No "plug and play" permitted. |
Curriculum for Today's Environmental Engineer
by Gangadhar Andaluri, PhD
Dr. Andaluri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University, teaching and researching
on latest treatment processes for emerging contaminants in the Environment. This session will illustrate the current curriculum of Environmental Engineering, as
at the intersection of Civil and Chemical Engineering |
| 200pm |
More on Safety by David
by David Fleisher, PE
Part #2: What is a Walkway? Proposed changes to ASTM standards and how it may affect you. |
Rejuvenating Power Distribution: Switchgear and Relays
by Joseph Maida, PE
MV Switchgear include the power distribution equipment, circuit breakers and/or fuses, protective relays, and controls that
connect utility or on-site generator circuits. This course will provide the economics and criteria for state-of-the-art equipment and transformers
that will be safer, more energy efficient, and suitable for AI. |
Project Planning and 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. |
| 300pm |
Patently Unobvious
by Kevin Dunleavy, Esq.
Basics of Protection of Your Intellectual Property.
Trade Secrets, Patents, Copyrights, and other best practices will be discussed, from the perspective of the
practicing engineer. |
Rejuvenating Power Distribution: Selectivity & Connectivity
by Joseph Maida, PE
This course will review time current coordination using traditional fuses, relays and circuit breaker and state-of-the-art
multifunction relays and enhanced circuit breakers that communicate with each other via ethernet to enhance power system protection and with
building management systems for energy management.. |
Property Law for Engineers
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
The practice of engineering is seriously impacted by Property Rights. Consideration of who "owns," has
possession of, or controls what, or what "owns" who, control your design and its implementation. More questions will be
raised by this session than asked. |
| 400pm |
Curriculum for Today's Mechanical Engineer
by Alex Pillapakkam, PhD
A Professional Engineer is expected to be broadly knowledgable in all fields of engineering. PSPE BootCamp hopes to assist attendees to
become more expert in one's specialties, but also up to date in other fields. In this series we update by explaining the current curriculum of mechanical
engineering, both to tell practicing mechanical engineers what is new, and to teach others that beyond the possibly one introductory course from college days. |
Defending Your License
by Kristine A. Kubes, Esq.
You made an error in administration or in design and now face a Question from the Board of Discipline. What to do? |
Ethics 2025
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
Why is Ethics always the last session of the program?
NSPE's Board of Ethical Review has published six new case studies. We will review and discuss. |
| 500pm |
Happy Hour and Dinner at Sansom Street Oyster House
or at Uptown Beer Garden
Not included in BootCamp fee.
Discounted rooms at $195/night available at Hilton DoubleTree 232 S. Broad Street |
Happy Hour and Dinner at Ocean Prime
or at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant |
Happy Hour and Dinner at McKormick & Schmick
or at Mission Taqueria |
