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NEWS AND NOTICES
Chemeca arrives in Sydney next week
Academia, research and industry from around the world will meet in Sydney next week at this year’s Chemeca Conference, held on 18-21 September (www.chemeca2011.com). Chemeca 2011 is the annual chemical engineering conference jointly organised by Engineers Australia's Chemical College, the IChemE in Australia and New Zealand, and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer Prof Mary O’Kane will open the conference on Monday, followed by Sir William Wakeham, international president of IChemE, and vice-president and honorary international secretary of the Royal Academy of Engineering in Britain. He will examine the ways in which the chemical engineering profession is addressing some of the key challenges facing humanity and argue that the profession must continually expand its boundaries.
Other distinguished speakers from academia include Martyn Poliakoff, acclaimed professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, UK, and Professor Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos from Tufts University in the US who will speak on “Nanocatalysis for sustainable energy”.
Industry representatives will include: Jim McIlvenny, group senior vice-president for mega projects at the Dow Chemical Company; Julian Segal, managing director and chief executive officer of Caltex Australia; and Ross McCann, executive chairman of Qenos.
They will speak at a special Industry Leaders Plenary Session, which will be opened by Prof Margaret Sheil, CEO of the Australian Research Council, on behalf of Kim Carr, federal minister for innovation, industry, science and research.
Excellence in chemical engineering will be celebrated during the conference dinner, when the prestigious Chemeca awards will be announced, with the top award being the Chemeca Medal.
Highlighting the Middle East interest group
In October 2009 Engineers Australia announced that it was setting up a Middle East Interest Group with joint sub-groups in Dubai and Doha. Since then the membership of the interest group has grown from strength to strength, delivering events (technical talks, site visits, etc) every two months.
The Middle East Group is now made up of 317 members from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen, and does not include members normally included in “Greater Middle East”.
The group’s convenor Len Johnstone extends a warm invitation to any members who travel to the Middle East on a short or long term basis, to join in their activities. Johnstone can be contacted at lenj@loxinfo.co.th.
Click here to read the group’s recent newsletter.
A helping hand from afar
by Cynthia Lee – Engineers Australia manager international relations
No sooner had the Year of the Humanitarian Engineering been launched early this year, than all of us were made aware of the devastation and loss of life and property that was unfolding across the eastern states of Australia, and in parts of Western Australia.
To underscore the powers of nature, Cyclone Yasi made landfall on the Queensland coast in early February and created havoc in the communities in its path.
Queensland premier Anna Bligh set up “The Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal” to appeal for cash donations for the people affected by the disaster.
In March 2011, Engineers Australia national president Merv Lindsay visited the Engineers Australia Hong Kong Chapter and spoke to our members in Hong Kong about the destruction in Queensland. His address prompted – although unknown to the national president at the time – a donation appeal for the disaster victims.
Recently, the Hong Kong Chapter forwarded a cheque for almost $2500 from the members in the Chapter towards the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal. This cheque was presented to Queensland Division president Dennis Wogan by Queensland director Ian McEwan.
This act of kindness is appreciated. A very big thank you to our members in the Hong Kong Chapter for your generosity.
Ian McEwan (l) presenting the donation cheque on behalf of Engineers Australia's Hong Kong Chapter to Dennis Wogan for the Queensland Premiers Flood Victim Appeal.
Innovation discussion paper open for comment
Engineers Australia Innovation Taskforce is inviting member comments on its draft discussion paper on innovation in Australia.
The discussion paper is the first step towards developing an Engineers Australia report and policy statement on innovation. Feedback received from this initial consultation process will be incorporated into a report that will make recommendations to government about how innovation-related policies and programs can be improved. The report will then form the basis of a policy statement that will be submitted for approval by the Engineers Australia Council.
The innovation discussion paper asks a range of questions and seeks feedback from members about their experiences of the innovation system. The paper also provides opportunities for members to submit case studies to illustrate the problems/barriers faced by the engineering profession at various stages of the innovation process as well as to show the impact of successful engineering innovations.
To view the draft discussion paper and supplementary information click here. Closing date for submissions is 30 September.
Medical technology discussion paper open for comment
Engineers Australia's College of Biomedical Engineering has released Crossroads – A discussion paper on managing medical technology for an assured future. The paper looks at issues relating to the implications for Australia's health system of current medical technology management practices. The benefits to be derived from contemporary medical technology are well recognised. Patient safety and the need for diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness are critical. The Australian community expects that the medical equipment used in our system will be state of the art, safe, effective and reliable. Comments are being sought until 30 September. To read the paper and comment click here.
New issue of Sustainable Engineering Australia emag out now
The fourth issue of Sustainable Engineering Australia has gone live online this month, bringing you the latest sustainable developments in the engineering sector.
This issue features articles about action on reconciliation by EWB Australia and Engineers Australia; new guidelines for mine closure in Western Australia; an action plan for emissions reduction in Tasmania; and, a solar first in the Northern Territory.
It also contains a podcast about the solar tower in Newcastle, and an entertaining video about a kinetic art installation.
The e-magazine is a dynamic medium that brings you a heightened sense of interactivity. After viewing the publication you can share your views on Facebook, Twitter or by emailing the editor dcameron@engineersmedia.com.au.
Sustainable Engineering Australia is published by Engineers Media and is only available online. Check it out at: http://sustainableengineering.realviewtechnologies.com/.
If you are having trouble viewing it in your browser, you can download the PDF using the “Download” button in the top right corner of the navigation screen.
Nominations invited for registration board chair
The National Engineering Registration Board is inviting nominations for the election of a new chairman. Rolfe Hartley has been in this position for two years and is eligible to stand for reelection.
The Board is a Committee of Council, established under Bye-law 33.6.2. Its Terms of Reference are available at http://www.nerb.org.au under the “Board” tab. The election will take place by 1 November.
Nominations should include the nominee’s name, Australian honorific (if any), current employment position, brief CV and, if the nominee desires, a policy statement (max 250 words). Nominations must be signed by a proposer, a seconder and the nominee. A preferred form for nominations is available.
Nominations must reach Michael Bevan by mail at Engineers Australia, 11 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 by close of business on 30 September.
Michael Bevan is the Returning Officer for the election. He is the registrar of national registers and associate director registration at Engineers Australia.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Ninety First Annual General Meeting of the Institution of Engineers Australia will be held in the Canberra Room, Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600 on Thursday 24 November at 2.00 pm.
The agenda will be:
- Confirmation of Minutes of the Ninetieth Annual General Meeting held in Canberra on 25 November 2010.
- Presentation of Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2010/2011.
- Election of Auditors for 2012.
- Business raised under Bye-Law 51.2 of Supplemental Royal Charter 2006.
- Presentation of Engineers Australia Awards for 2011.
- Presentation of Certificates to Honorary Fellows 2011.
- Presentation of Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal for 2011.
- National President’s Address.
- Installation of National President of Engineers Australia.
- Declaration of the National Congress and Council for 2012.
Calls for abstracts
Abstracts for the 2012 Conference on Railway Engineering (CORE2012) on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane are due 14 October 2011. Inquiries: www.core2012.com.
PUBLICATIONS
The Transfer Chute Design Manual for Conveyor Belt Systems
$318.18 + GST = $350.00
2011 9780646529356 272pp Hardcover
In
today’s conveyor systems the major source of maintenance and
maintenance related delays to production usually have a common root
cause; the design and functionality of the transfer chute feeding the
conveyors. The Transfer Chute Design Manual brings together the way
transfer chute design has evolved, relating this evolution to the
underlying design principles that must be applied if the transfer is to
operate with the minimum of maintenance consequences.
To purchase this book set click here.
Basic Structures, 2nd Edition
Philip Garrison
RRP $67.95
Our Price: $55.91 + GST = $61.50
2011 9781444336160 368pp Paperback
In
this second edition new chapters on design have been added, which serve
as an introduction to the structural design process by describing (with
no mathematics) the principles and structural processes on which
structural design is based, and showing the range of designs that can be
achieved with modern methods. In addition, the text has been updated
generally and the concepts of deflection and buckling addressed more
fully at appropriate points in the existing chapters.
To purchase this book set click here.
Engineers Australia conferences
The Newcastle Division Regional Convention will be held in Armidale on 16-18 Sep. Inquiries: Click here or call 02 4926 4440.
Chemeca 2011, the annual chemical engineering conference jointly organised by Engineers Australia's Chemical College, the IChemE in Australia and New Zealand, and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, will be held in Sydney on 18-21 Sep. Inquiries: www.chemeca2011.com.
The Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture's 2011 International Conference will be held in Surfers Paradise on 28-30 Sep. To register click here.
Inquiries: www.seagconference.com.au.
The Coasts and Ports Conference 2011, hosted by Engineers Australia's National Committee for Coastal and Ocean Engineering, PIANC, IPENZ and the NZ Coastal Society, will be held in Perth on 28-30 Sep. Inquiries: www.coastsandports2011.com.au.
The Victoria Division is hosting the 2011 Sustainability in Practice Symposium for structural engineers in October. The symposium will be held on 11 and 12 October at John Connell Auditorium, Engineers Australia. Inquiries: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/structuralsymposium/.
The Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering is holding its International Conference on 24-26 Oct in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.ssee2011conference.com, email ssee2011@icms.com.au or phone: +61 7 3844 1138.
The Australian Control Conference (AUCC2011) will be held on 10-11 Nov in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.aucc.org.au.
The Engineering Heritage Conference 2011 will be held on 13-16 Nov in Hobart. Inquiries: www.cdesign.com.au/ehac2011.
The Humanitarian Engineering Conference 2011, organised by Engineers Australia, Engineers Without Borders and RedR, will be held on 30 Nov–2 Dec in Melbourne. For inquiries contact Nick Byrne. To register click here.
The Australasian Association for Engineering Education is holding its 2011 conference on 5-7 Dec in Fremantle. Inquiries: www.aaee.com.au/conferences/2011/
The 2011 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference will be held on 5-8 Dec in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.apmc2011.com
The Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference will be held on 31 Jan–2 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.pacific2012imc.com
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (APOS2012) will be held on 31 Jan–3 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.apos2012.org.
The ELOPTO 2012 conference, dedicated to colloidal and molecular electrooptics, will be held on 7-8 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ieaust/events/conferences/elopto/.
The Water Sensitive Urban Design conference (WSUD2012) will be held on 21-23 Feb 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.wsud2012.com.
The Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society (MEMMES) Convention will be held on 24-25 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/memmes
The Risk Engineering Society Conference (RISK 2012), organised by Engineers Australia’s Risk Engineering Society, will be held on 23-24 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/risk
The 2012 Engineering Leadership Conference will be held on 30 May–2 June 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.elc2012.org. Abstracts are due 26 Aug 2011.
The Asset Management Council’s ICOMS Asset Management Conference will be held 4–8 June, 2012, at Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart. Inquiries: www.amcouncil.com.au.
The 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics will be held on 15-18 Jul 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.anz2012.com.au.
CORE2012, the Conference on Railway Engineering, will be held on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.core2012.com. Abstracts are due 14 Oct 2011.
The 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences will be hosted by the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, in cooperation with Engineers Australia, on 23-28 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: Click here.
For a complete list of Engineers Australia National Conferences click here.
Engineering Education Australia
An Introduction to Fibre Optics will be held in Melbourne on 19-20 Sep. Inquiries: Click here.
A one day course Safer Construction - Design Stage is to be held in Sydney on 20 September. The course is structured around the Engineers Australia Guide to Best Practice for Safer Construction. Inquiries: Click http://www.eeaust.com.au/.
A five-day ASME master class on Power Piping Design and Fabrication will be held in Brisbane on 10-14 Oct and Perth 17-21 Oct. Inquiries: Click here.
The second annual Engineering Leadership Residential - Leadership for Preferred Futures will be held on 5-10 Nov on the Sunshine Coast. Inquiries: click here.
Engineering Education Australia is Engineers Australia’s subsidiary company organising professional development courses, seminars and other events. For a full list of its offerings go to www.eeaust.com.au.
Other events
The Concrete Institute’s seminar on High Performance Concrete: Design and Applications will be held on 16 Sep in Sydney. For program details and to register click here.
The South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards will be held on 16 Sep in Adelaide. For inquiries and bookings click here.
Sydney Division is hosting a seminar on the changes to OHS regulations. For inquiries and to register, click on the link below.
Workplace health and safety - The impact of upcoming changes to you and your organisation – 21 September
The Precast Engineering for Graduates Seminar, hosted by the National Precast Concrete Association Australia, will be held in Sydney on 22 Sept. Inquiries: Click here.
Sediment Transport Short Courses, offered by Engineers Australia’s WA Coastal, Ocean and Port Engineering Panel, will be held on 26 Sep. The two one-day short courses will be targeted at coastal engineers with between 5 and 10 years experience. Inquiries: Click here.
The PIANC Australia Dredging Workshop will be held on 26 Sep in Perth. Inquiries: Click here.
ATSE and the Australian Academy of Science are hosting Geoengineering the climate? A southern hemisphere perspective symposium at the Shine Dome, Canberra on 26–27 Sep. Inquiries: www.science.org.au/natcoms/nc-ess.html.
The Australian Nuclear Association is holding its 2011 Conference on 7 Oct in Sydney. The conference is supported by Engineers Australia’s Nuclear Engineering Panel. Inquiries: www.nuclearaustralia.org.au.
The International Conclave on Climate Change and Exhibition will be held in Hyderabad, India, on 12-14 Oct. For inquiries and registration go to www.iccc-esci.com.
Materials Australia, a Technical Society of Engineers Australia, is hosting the Materials Innovation in Surface Engineering 2011 Conference on 18-19 Oct in Melbourne. Following the conference a one-day Heat Treatment Workshop is being run on 20 Oct. Inquiries: www.materialsaustralia.com.au/ or contact 03 9326 7266.
The PacRim Stainless 2011 conference, organised by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association, will be held on 20-21 Oct at the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. For more information click here.
Four-day training courses will be held in Brisbane and Perth for engineers involved with the design or maintenance of high capacity belt conveyor systems for the mining or related industries. The first is scheduled for 31 Oct–3 Nov in Brisbane and the second for 29 Nov–2 Dec in Perth.
Inquiries: ann.odonovan@techtraining.com.au
The inaugural Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Science, Technology and Engineering Conference, supported by the Australian Society for Defence Engineering, will be held on 8-10 Nov in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.submarineinstitute.com/sia-conferences/
The 52nd Floodplain Management Association Conference is being held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay from 21-24 February. Inquiries: http://www.floodplainconference.com/.
The Newcastle Division Regional Convention will be held in Armidale on 16-18 Sep. Inquiries: Click here or call 02 4926 4440.
Chemeca 2011, the annual chemical engineering conference jointly organised by Engineers Australia's Chemical College, the IChemE in Australia and New Zealand, and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, will be held in Sydney on 18-21 Sep. Inquiries: www.chemeca2011.com.
The Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture's 2011 International Conference will be held in Surfers Paradise on 28-30 Sep. To register click here.
Inquiries: www.seagconference.com.au.
The Coasts and Ports Conference 2011, hosted by Engineers Australia's National Committee for Coastal and Ocean Engineering, PIANC, IPENZ and the NZ Coastal Society, will be held in Perth on 28-30 Sep. Inquiries: www.coastsandports2011.com.au.
The Victoria Division is hosting the 2011 Sustainability in Practice Symposium for structural engineers in October. The symposium will be held on 11 and 12 October at John Connell Auditorium, Engineers Australia. Inquiries: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/structuralsymposium/.
The Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering is holding its International Conference on 24-26 Oct in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.ssee2011conference.com, email ssee2011@icms.com.au or phone: +61 7 3844 1138.
The Australian Control Conference (AUCC2011) will be held on 10-11 Nov in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.aucc.org.au.
The Engineering Heritage Conference 2011 will be held on 13-16 Nov in Hobart. Inquiries: www.cdesign.com.au/ehac2011.
The Humanitarian Engineering Conference 2011, organised by Engineers Australia, Engineers Without Borders and RedR, will be held on 30 Nov–2 Dec in Melbourne. For inquiries contact Nick Byrne. To register click here.
The Australasian Association for Engineering Education is holding its 2011 conference on 5-7 Dec in Fremantle. Inquiries: www.aaee.com.au/conferences/2011/
The 2011 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference will be held on 5-8 Dec in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.apmc2011.com
The Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference will be held on 31 Jan–2 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.pacific2012imc.com
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (APOS2012) will be held on 31 Jan–3 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.apos2012.org.
The ELOPTO 2012 conference, dedicated to colloidal and molecular electrooptics, will be held on 7-8 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ieaust/events/conferences/elopto/.
The Water Sensitive Urban Design conference (WSUD2012) will be held on 21-23 Feb 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.wsud2012.com.
The Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society (MEMMES) Convention will be held on 24-25 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/memmes
The Risk Engineering Society Conference (RISK 2012), organised by Engineers Australia’s Risk Engineering Society, will be held on 23-24 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/risk
The 2012 Engineering Leadership Conference will be held on 30 May–2 June 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.elc2012.org. Abstracts are due 26 Aug 2011.
The Asset Management Council’s ICOMS Asset Management Conference will be held 4–8 June, 2012, at Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart. Inquiries: www.amcouncil.com.au.
The 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics will be held on 15-18 Jul 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.anz2012.com.au.
CORE2012, the Conference on Railway Engineering, will be held on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.core2012.com. Abstracts are due 14 Oct 2011.
The 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences will be hosted by the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, in cooperation with Engineers Australia, on 23-28 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: Click here.
For a complete list of Engineers Australia National Conferences click here.
Engineering Education Australia
An Introduction to Fibre Optics will be held in Melbourne on 19-20 Sep. Inquiries: Click here.
A one day course Safer Construction - Design Stage is to be held in Sydney on 20 September. The course is structured around the Engineers Australia Guide to Best Practice for Safer Construction. Inquiries: Click http://www.eeaust.com.au/.
A five-day ASME master class on Power Piping Design and Fabrication will be held in Brisbane on 10-14 Oct and Perth 17-21 Oct. Inquiries: Click here.
The second annual Engineering Leadership Residential - Leadership for Preferred Futures will be held on 5-10 Nov on the Sunshine Coast. Inquiries: click here.
Engineering Education Australia is Engineers Australia’s subsidiary company organising professional development courses, seminars and other events. For a full list of its offerings go to www.eeaust.com.au.
Other events
The Concrete Institute’s seminar on High Performance Concrete: Design and Applications will be held on 16 Sep in Sydney. For program details and to register click here.
The South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards will be held on 16 Sep in Adelaide. For inquiries and bookings click here.
Sydney Division is hosting a seminar on the changes to OHS regulations. For inquiries and to register, click on the link below.
Workplace health and safety - The impact of upcoming changes to you and your organisation – 21 September
The Precast Engineering for Graduates Seminar, hosted by the National Precast Concrete Association Australia, will be held in Sydney on 22 Sept. Inquiries: Click here.
Sediment Transport Short Courses, offered by Engineers Australia’s WA Coastal, Ocean and Port Engineering Panel, will be held on 26 Sep. The two one-day short courses will be targeted at coastal engineers with between 5 and 10 years experience. Inquiries: Click here.
The PIANC Australia Dredging Workshop will be held on 26 Sep in Perth. Inquiries: Click here.
ATSE and the Australian Academy of Science are hosting Geoengineering the climate? A southern hemisphere perspective symposium at the Shine Dome, Canberra on 26–27 Sep. Inquiries: www.science.org.au/natcoms/nc-ess.html.
The Australian Nuclear Association is holding its 2011 Conference on 7 Oct in Sydney. The conference is supported by Engineers Australia’s Nuclear Engineering Panel. Inquiries: www.nuclearaustralia.org.au.
The International Conclave on Climate Change and Exhibition will be held in Hyderabad, India, on 12-14 Oct. For inquiries and registration go to www.iccc-esci.com.
Materials Australia, a Technical Society of Engineers Australia, is hosting the Materials Innovation in Surface Engineering 2011 Conference on 18-19 Oct in Melbourne. Following the conference a one-day Heat Treatment Workshop is being run on 20 Oct. Inquiries: www.materialsaustralia.com.au/ or contact 03 9326 7266.
The PacRim Stainless 2011 conference, organised by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association, will be held on 20-21 Oct at the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. For more information click here.
Four-day training courses will be held in Brisbane and Perth for engineers involved with the design or maintenance of high capacity belt conveyor systems for the mining or related industries. The first is scheduled for 31 Oct–3 Nov in Brisbane and the second for 29 Nov–2 Dec in Perth.
Inquiries: ann.odonovan@techtraining.com.au
The inaugural Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Science, Technology and Engineering Conference, supported by the Australian Society for Defence Engineering, will be held on 8-10 Nov in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.submarineinstitute.com/sia-conferences/
The 52nd Floodplain Management Association Conference is being held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay from 21-24 February. Inquiries: http://www.floodplainconference.com/.