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SUMMARY:November 2020 Technical Meeting
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URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/november-2020-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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SUMMARY:October 2020 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As emerging technologies like augmented reality\, virtual reality and artificial intelligence become more prevalent in the technology sector\, specific elements have been found to lend themselves very well toward industrial environments. Augmented reality\, in particular\, provides benefits for a wide range of applications within the instrumentation and process control industry to help reduce costs and improve operations. Augmented reality can help to improve traceability\, reduce training costs\, along with helping to improve maintenance and operations. Another great benefit to using augmented reality technology is to provide a window into the virtual world toward presenting live instrumentation data in real time. Come see Jon Herrity from Standard Electric explain how “AR” can be leveraged to improve navigation of the virtual realm. \nJon Herrity has been working with industrial automation products and technologies for 15 years. Jon graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at the Mitsubishi Electric factory in Himeji\, Japan for 3 years providing overseas technical support for micro PLCs and HMIs. Jon has been working in electrical distribution for 7 years. \nVirtual Event! \nWe will be hosting this meeting Virtually!  Details to join the meeting will be distributed to registered attendees the day before the meeting.  You must register to get a link to the event.  Note the presentation will start at 7:00 pm. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/october-2020-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
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SUMMARY:September 2019 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:How a DTS Leak Detection Solution can improve your Process Capabilities \nThis presentation will provide an introduction to DTS technology and solutions\, the benefits of utilizing the technology within the process environment to help prevent costly leaks and how it can be used in conjunction with other technologies to enhance the typical leak detection solution.  We will look at real life examples of tank leak detection\, pipeline leak detection as well as equipment leak detection solutions. \nMr. Webster is a 1994 graduate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology. He holds a License to Practice Engineering within Alberta with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.  He also is a Professional Technologist Engineering with The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals in Alberta and a Certified Engineering Technologist with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists. He is a Senior Member of ISA and has held several positions within including the President of the Sarnia Section. He is currently employed with Yokogawa Corporation of America as their Manager of Product Services and Solutions. His focus has been on the Product Management and Product Marketing of several solutions based products including DTSX\, FluidCom\, and the OP-VRG products.  Steve has been involved with DTS technology since 2014 and has been involved very heavily as the subject matter expert on DTS technologies within Yokogawa and has delivered several presentations on the DTS topics. \nSponsor for Social Hour:  JMI\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/september-2019-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites\, 1471 Rock Creek Boulevard\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20190113T124324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T124324Z
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SUMMARY:May 2019 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Next Bhopal\nJoin us on May 21st as we hear from Paul Gruhn of aeSolutions. Paul will discuss how many of the precursors that led to the Bhopal disaster actually occur daily in minor forms throughout industry today. Preventing disasters — and the incidents of lesser consequence leading up to them — requires probing deeper beneath their seemingly superficial\, distracting\, and highly-visible exterior. Doing so shows how similar all industrial disasters actually are. Recognizing the patterns that led to the Bhopal disaster in many of the processes that we operate today indicates there is a weakness deserving our attention. This presentation will summarize fundamentals of a portion of the Bhopal plant’s process design\, changes that were made contrary to the original specifications\, problems encountered\, numerous design and operational changes that were made (with the best of intentions) that simply led to further problems\, and how these issues came together to cause the worst industrial disaster in history. Relating these events to issues commonly encountered in other facilities around the world today creates many parallels. This awareness is needed to prevent major industrial disasters and the more frequent “minor” process safety events that precede them today. \nPaul Gruhn is a Global Functional Safety Consultant with aeSolutions in Houston\, Texas. Paul is an ISA Life Fellow\, a 25+ year member and co-chair of the ISA 84 standard committee (on safety instrumented systems)\, the developer and instructor of ISA courses on safety systems\, the author of two ISA textbooks\, and the developer of the first commercial safety system software modeling program. Paul has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology\, is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas\, a member of the Control Systems Engineering PE exam committee\, and both a Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) and an ISA 84 Safety Instrumented Systems Expert. Paul is the 2019 ISA President. \nSponsor for Social Hour:  REOTEMP\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/may-2019-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T170000
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SUMMARY:April 2019 Technical Meeting - Flossmoor
DESCRIPTION:High-Performance HMI (ISA 101) Done Right\nJoin us in April as we learn from Lee Swindler of MAVERICK Technologies who will discuss what HP-HMI is about and how to implement it effectively.  This topic is being offered on two separate nights at different locations in the Chicago-land area.  You can attend on April 16th in Plainfield\, IL or April 17th in Flossmoor\, IL.  See below for additional details on the locations. \nAlthough High-Performance HMI (HP-HMI) concepts have been around for some time\, a lot more goes into creating an optimal HMI than you might think. Without an implementation process that facilitates operator engagement\, there is a risk the new graphics will not be effective or even suffer outright rejection.  In this presentation\, we’ll examine how effective graphics development results in an HMI that achieves enthusiastic operator buy-in and makes it possible to proactively identify plant problems and respond to them faster. \nLee Swindler is a Program Manager with MAVERICK Technologies.  Lee has 30 years of automation industry experience including 21 years in manufacturing (Amoco\, LyondellBasell) and 9 years on the engineering services side.  Lee graduated in 1988 with a BSEE degree from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nOverview of HP-HMI\nProven advantages of HP-HMI\nHow to implement for maximum benefit\n\nSponsor for Social Hour:  ISA\, Will-DuPage\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/april-2019-technical-meeting-flossmoor/
LOCATION:Flossmoor Station Brewery\, 1035 Sterling Ave\, Flossmoor\, IL\, 60422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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SUMMARY:April 2019 Technical Meeting - Plainfield
DESCRIPTION:High-Performance HMI (ISA 101) Done Right\nJoin us in April as we learn from Lee Swindler of MAVERICK Technologies who will discuss what HP-HMI is about and how to implement it effectively.  This topic is being offered on two separate nights at different locations in the Chicago-land area.  You can attend on April 16th in Plainfield\, IL or April 17th in Flossmoor\, IL.  See below for additional details on the locations. \nAlthough High-Performance HMI (HP-HMI) concepts have been around for some time\, a lot more goes into creating an optimal HMI than you might think. Without an implementation process that facilitates operator engagement\, there is a risk the new graphics will not be effective or even suffer outright rejection.  In this presentation\, we’ll examine how effective graphics development results in an HMI that achieves enthusiastic operator buy-in and makes it possible to proactively identify plant problems and respond to them faster. \nLee Swindler is a Program Manager with MAVERICK Technologies.  Lee has 30 years of automation industry experience including 21 years in manufacturing (Amoco\, LyondellBasell) and 9 years on the engineering services side.  Lee graduated in 1988 with a BSEE degree from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nOverview of HP-HMI\nProven advantages of HP-HMI\nHow to implement for maximum benefit\n\nSponsor for Social Hour:  MAVERICK Technologies\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/april-2019-technical-meeting-plainfield/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T193000
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SUMMARY:2019 Tabletop Show
DESCRIPTION:Join the ISA\, Will-DuPage Section at the 2019 Tabletop Show. 50+ Exhibitors will be Showcasing their Products\, Technologies\, and Services. This year we will again have Technical Seminars at the start of the show. \nTechnical Seminars: \n\nRoom 1\n\n1:00 PM – Non Contact RADAR Innovations\n\nChristopher P Lewis\, Senior Applications Engineer\, Vega\n\n\n2:00 PM – Analog vs Digital Sensors for Liquid Analytics\n\nNick Masters\, Regional Manager\, M4 Knick\n\n\n3:00 PM – Advances in Temperature Sensing Technology and Calibration\n\nAshley David\, Pressure and Temperature Product Manager\, Endress+Hauser\n\n\n\n\nRoom 2\n\n1:00 PM – Cybersecurity\n\nRick Witucki\, Technical Consultant\, Schneider Electric\n\n\n 2:00 PM – Improved Measurement and Control Utilizing Advanced Calibration Strategies\n\nNed Espy\, Technical Director\, Beamex\n\n\n3:00 PM – Thoughts on Troubleshooting Control Valve Systems\n\nRay Freudinger\, Senior Reliability Specialist CFSP\, Novaspect\n\n\n\n\n\nEarn professional development hours (PDH) for attending the sessions. \nTabletop Highlights:\n\nTechnical Seminars starting at 1:00 PM\nTabletop Exhibit Hall Opens at 3:00 PM\n50+ Exhibitors\nNetworking\nFood and Drinks\n\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/2019-tabletop-show/
LOCATION:Harrahs Joliet Casino and Hotel Ballroom\, 151 N Joliet St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20190113T121750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T121750Z
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SUMMARY:February 2019 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Variable Speed Drives\nJoin us on February 19\, 2019 as we learn from Thomas J Svoren of Rockwell Automation who will discuss Variable Speed Drives. \nThere are many VFD installed in our manufacturing plants.  As technology evolves\, Reflective Wave\, Harmonic\, and Common Mode Noise are becoming more common.  This session will explore the differences between these phenomena’s how to recognize which one you have\, and what are effective remediation methods. \nTom is a Project Application Engineer for Rockwell Automation.   He has held various positions related to the field of electrical/electronic control of industrial automation over the past 25 years.  Tom is a graduate from Marquette University in 1992 with a Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Tom has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Adjustable Speed AC Motor Drive Technology.  This knowledge and experience is used to solve and explain some of the most complicated issues associated with installation and applications of Rockwell Automation products.  He functions as Technical Advisor for Rockwell Automation’s  Adjustable Speed AC Motor Drives Technical Support. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nWhat are these phenomena?\nWhat does each one do?\nHow do the effect my Plant or Operation?\nHow do I recognize each of them and what can I do about it?\n\nSponsor for Social Hour:  Englewood Electric Supply\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/february-2019-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20190109T003310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T003310Z
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SUMMARY:January 2019 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We Are in Control: How to Specify a Control Valve\nJoin us on January 22\, 2019 as we learn from Eric Lofland of Ambitech who will discuss control valve specifications. \nWe Are in Control: How to Specify a Control Valve presents an engineer’s perspective on the anatomy and theory of a control valve. Eric Lofland walks through the process of filling out a control valve datasheet and the vendor interactions that occur in the specification process\, with particular emphasis on common design challenges and how to identify them early on. \nEric Lofland graduated with a B. S. in Chemical Engineering from Florida State University. Eric has worked as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with Ambitech Engineering Corporation for the past 7 years\, where he provides instrumentation design and controls integration services to refineries and chemical plants. He specializes in materials and instrument specifications that interface with chemical processes. \nSponsor for Social Hour:  Novaspect\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/january-2019-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20180917T154824Z
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SUMMARY:November 2018 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thin Computing in the Industrial Environment\nJoin us on November 13\, 2018 as we learn from Martin Gillanders of EESCO who will discuss Evaluating the benefits and hurdles of a thin computing architecture on the plant floor and how this augments the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). \nThe presentation will give a basic overview of thin computing and its current applications in the IT world. It will then move into the hurdles faced when attempting to apply similar concepts in the industrial arena\, and how the innovative solutions and incorporation of existing best practices in the networking space permit the implementation of thin computing solutions. This presentation will wrap up with a summary of best practices when migrating from existing into thin computing architectures. \nMartin Gillanders has been working in the Industrial Automation industry for 5 years. Martin launched his career at System Technology Inc.\, implementing conveyor systems and integrating custom and third-party machinery into fully automated lines. In 2016\, Martin entered the electrical distribution market at EESCO while maintaining a focus on automation systems and industrial networks. Today\, he focuses on the continuous improvement of automation systems and the implementation of best practices when navigating the world of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Martin Gillanders is a 2014 graduate of Purdue University with a BS in Mechatronics Engineering and a current Masters student in the Mechatronics Engineering and Engineering Leadership and Management fields. \nTopics to be Covered: \n\nThin Computing Basics\nMigration from existing architectures\nCost / Benefit analysis\n\nSponsor for Social Hour:  Englewood Electric\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/november-2018-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20181002T011801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T011801Z
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SUMMARY:October 2018 Technical Meeting - Chicago Area
DESCRIPTION:How Steam Conditioning Valves Improve Your Process\nPlease join us on for a technical presentation by David Tamm of Samson Controls on the topic of “How Steam Conditioning Valves Improve Your Process”.  This topic is being offered on two separate nights at different locations in the Chicago-land area.  You can attend on October 16th in Plainfield\, IL or October 17th in Oak Brook\, IL.  See below for additional details on the locations. \nThis presentation will provide an introduction into the physics of steam\, the challenges associated with this process media\, superheating and desuperheating processes\, the functionality of steam conditioning valves and increase performance compared to different desuperheating techniques and the pros and cons of various methods of steam desuperheating used in industrial processing plants. The presentation will provide practical examples of steam condition valves in use in several different industrial processes. \nMr. Tamm is a 2009 graduate of the University of Houston with a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Since working with Samson he has been assigned to the Samson AG Headquarters in Frankfurt\, Germany as the product manager for control valves specializing in steam conditioning applications and is currently the Senior Manager of Product Management and R&D at Samson Controls in Baytown\, TX.  During his tenure with Samson he has been exposed to numerous industrial steam conditioning applications\, the problems resulting from the use of improper equipment and installations\, and how to resolve those problems through the use of engineered products.  These experiences have placed him in the unique position to gain valuable knowledge and expertise of process steam applications and allowed him to become a subject matter expert on this complex topic. \nSponsor for Social Hour:  George E Booth Co. and Samson Controls\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/october-2018-technical-meeting-chicago-area/
LOCATION:The Clubhouse Oak Brook\, 298 Oakbrook Center\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20180917T150210Z
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SUMMARY:October 2018 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:How Steam Conditioning Valves Improve Your Process\nPlease join us on for a technical presentation by David Tamm of Samson Controls on the topic of “How Steam Conditioning Valves Improve Your Process”.  This topic is being offered on two separate nights at different locations in the Chicago-land area.  You can attend on October 16th in Plainfield\, IL or October 17th in Oak Brook\, IL.  See below for additional details on the locations. \nThis presentation will provide an introduction into the physics of steam\, the challenges associated with this process media\, superheating and desuperheating processes\, the functionality of steam conditioning valves and increase performance compared to different desuperheating techniques and the pros and cons of various methods of steam desuperheating used in industrial processing plants. The presentation will provide practical examples of steam condition valves in use in several different industrial processes. \nMr. Tamm is a 2009 graduate of the University of Houston with a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Since working with Samson he has been assigned to the Samson AG Headquarters in Frankfurt\, Germany as the product manager for control valves specializing in steam conditioning applications and is currently the Senior Manager of Product Management and R&D at Samson Controls in Baytown\, TX.  During his tenure with Samson he has been exposed to numerous industrial steam conditioning applications\, the problems resulting from the use of improper equipment and installations\, and how to resolve those problems through the use of engineered products.  These experiences have placed him in the unique position to gain valuable knowledge and expertise of process steam applications and allowed him to become a subject matter expert on this complex topic. \nSponsor for Social Hour:  George E Booth Co. and Samson Controls\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/october-2018-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180918T200000
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SUMMARY:September 2018 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Electric Heat Trace\nJoin us on September 18\, 2018 as we learn from Bill O’Brien of nVent Thermal who will discuss electric heat trace (EHT) for industrial applications. \nTopics for discussion include an overall review of the basics of electric heat trace and the different technologies used in industrial applications. We will also be going over the different control and monitoring functions surrounding electric heat trace. Finally\, we will have an overview of industry best-practices regarding the maintenance and reliability of EHT systems. \nBill O’Brien is a Technical Sales Representative with nVent. He has been designing and troubleshooting heat trace for 5 years. He has a B.A. from Benedictine University in Lisle\, IL. Bill is responsible for the counties of DuPage\, Will\, Kankakee\, Iroquois\, Ford\, Grundy\, Kendall\, Kane\, DeKalb\, LaSalle\, Putnam\, Bureau\, Lee\, Ogle\, and Cook up to the city limits of Chicago. \nTopics to be Covered: \n\nBasics of Electric Heat Trace\nControl and Monitoring\nIndustry Best Practices for Maintenance and Reliability\n\nSponsor for Social Hour:  nVent Thermal\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/september-2018-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
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SUMMARY:May 2018 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DP Flow Diagnostics\nJoin us on May 22\, 2018 as we learn from Josh Waters – Tek-Trol who will discuss TekValsys DP differential pressure flow element diagnostic solution.\nTekValsys DP patented technique has proven to be an extremely powerful tool in ensuring accuracy\, providing real-time alerts of meter mismeasurement\, and performance shifts\, and reducing maintenance overheads on DP systems. Applicable to all types of differential pressure metering systems\, including Orifice\, Venturi\, Cone\, Flow Nozzle\, and Wedge; TekValSys DP uses 3 Differential Pressure (DP) measurements to monitor the entire pressure field through the meter body.\nJosh Waters has 15 years experience in Industrial Automation and Instrumentation. He has held Field Sales\, Product Management\, Business Unit Management and Sales Management positions at Dwyer Instruments\, Automation Products Group and Tek-Trol. Josh has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Trine University in Angola Indiana and a MBA from Purdue University.\nTopics to be Covered: \nReduced Financial Exposure to Mismeasurement\nReduced Maintenance Cost\nReduced Risk to Personnel Health and Safety\nAssurance of Meter System Performance\nPossibility of Achieving Financial Payback in Few Days \nSponsor for Social Hour:  Tek-Trol\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/may-2018-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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SUMMARY:April 2018 Technical Meeting - Chicago Area
DESCRIPTION:Internet of Things and Its Impact on Manufacturing\nJoin us on April 26th as we learn from Jessica Morell who will discuss Industrial Internet of Things and Digital Transformation are and how they will affect manufacturing.\nThis presentation will provide an overview of what the Industrial Internet of Things and Digital Transformation are and how they will affect manufacturing.  This discussion will include what the future of manufacturing looks like and the importance of companies adapting to the technology and developing a strategy.\nJessica is a 2013 graduate of the University of Dayton with a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering.  Over the past 5 years\, she has worked in electrical distribution as a Product Manager supporting PLC\, HMI\, and Networking Product lines.    Today\, she serves as a Business Development Manager at WESCO/Englewood Electric for their Networking and Information Software product lines.   Jessica is a CISCO certified Industrial Networking Specialist and spends time within the field discussing networking best practices\, information software solutions\, and the Internet of Things (IoT) strategies.\nSponsor for Social Hour:  ISA\, Will-DuPage Section\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/april-2018-technical-meeting-chicago-area/
LOCATION:Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse\, 10233 West Higgins Road\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, US
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20180312T235338Z
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UID:3354-1524585600-1524596400@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:April 2018 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Internet of Things and Its Impact on Manufacturing\nJoin us on April 24th as we learn from Jessica Morell who will discuss Industrial Internet of Things and Digital Transformation are and how they will affect manufacturing.\nThis presentation will provide an overview of what the Industrial Internet of Things and Digital Transformation are and how they will affect manufacturing.  This discussion will include what the future of manufacturing looks like and the importance of companies adapting to the technology and developing a strategy.\nJessica is a 2013 graduate of the University of Dayton with a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering.  Over the past 5 years\, she has worked in electrical distribution as a Product Manager supporting PLC\, HMI\, and Networking Product lines.    Today\, she serves as a Business Development Manager at WESCO/Englewood Electric for their Networking and Information Software product lines.   Jessica is a CISCO certified Industrial Networking Specialist and spends time within the field discussing networking best practices\, information software solutions\, and the Internet of Things (IoT) strategies.\nSponsor for Social Hour:  Englewood Electric Supply Co.\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/april-2018-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20180129T234000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T234000Z
UID:3318-1519142400-1519153200@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:February 2018 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:February 2018 Technical Meeting\nCalibration Best Practices\nJoin us on Feb 20\, 2018 as we learn from Chuck Boyd\, Beamex\, Inc. who will discuss the critical items to address for a calibration program based on sound metrology fundamentals.\nWe’ll discuss factors to focus on to transform calibration programs to ensure the resulting transformation will drive long-term value in areas such as compliance\, quality/accuracy\, safety and efficiency.\nChuck Boyd\, Business Development Director\, has been in software development\, system implementation and business development roles for the past 30+ years. He has been in Business Development and Client Advocacy roles for the past 20 years\, the most recent 10 years with Beamex managing key global and strategic accounts\, market development in various regions of the U.S. and currently strategic market development within the Power and Energy sector. Also\, Beamex is a ISA Corporate Partner and was previously their Premiere Strategic Partner for Calibration.\nTopics to be Covered:  \nMeasurement Tolerance and Pass/Fail Determination\nTest Strategy Including Hysteresis\nMaintaining Acceptable Test Uncertainty Ratios\nSecuring Information Assets \nLocation:  Nevin’s Brewing Company\n12337 S Rte 59\nPlainfield\, IL 60585\nhttp://www.nevinsbrewing.com/\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 20\, 2018\n5:00 PM Social Hour\n6:00 PM Dinner\n7:00 PM Presentation\nRegister: https://isawilldupage.org/event/february-2018-technical-meeting\n $15 Non- Members | $5 Member & Students\nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Beamex \nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/february-2018-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20171221T043200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T043200Z
UID:3288-1516723200-1516734000@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:January 2018 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January 2018 Technical Meeting\nAPI 612 & 670 Updates for Turbine Safety\nCheck out Jim’s Presentation Here!\nJoin us on January 23\, 2018 as we learn from Jim Jacoby of Tri-Sen Systems Corporation who will highlight recent changes to API 670 and 612 with regards to turbine safety.\nAs the industry has evolved regarding safety\, most clients are aware of the need for a comprehensive approach to turbine safety.  To that end\, a refinement is reflected in the latest editions of industry standards such as API 612 (Special Purpose Steam Turbines for Petroleum\, Chemical and Gas Industry Services) and API 670 (Machinery Protection Systems).  The new standards cover the importance of considering the performance of all components in the “turbine safety chain.”  The end goal of the turbine safety design is to prevent the occurrence of overspeed events.\nJim Jacoby is the Vice President of Technology for Tri-Sen Systems Corporation based in Webster\, TX.\nJim has accumulated over forty years of experience in the application\, manufacturing and control of large rotating machinery for the petrochemical\, refining and power industries. His experience includes steam turbines\, gas turbines\, compressors and generators.  Jim’sexpertise is recognized by the following: \nPatents for turbine speed detection systems and hydraulic trip blocks\nCommittee member of API-612\, seventh edition task force\nCommittee member of API-670\, seventh edition task force \nTopics to be Covered:  \nAPI 612 latest recommendations regarding turbine safety\nAPI 670 latest recommendations regarding turbine safety\nLatest end-user practices regarding turbine safety \nLocation:  Nevin’s Brewing Company\n12337 S Rte 59\nPlainfield\, IL 60585\nhttp://www.nevinsbrewing.com/\nDate & Time:Tuesday\, January 23\, 2018\n5:00 PM Social Hour\n6:00 PM Dinner\n7:00 PM Presentation\nRegister: https://isawilldupage.org/event/january-2018-technical-meeting/\n $15 Non- Members | $5 Member & Students\nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Tri-Sen Systems Corporation\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/january-2018-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
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UID:3103-1511280000-1511290800@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:November 2017 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Identifying Inefficiencies Within the Compressed Air System\nJoin us on November 21\, 2017 as we learn from Danny Shaver at Compressed Air Technologies who will discuss process of identifying inefficiencies and waste energy consumption within the compressed air system.\nWe identify\, quantify the cost implications\, and propose cost-effective solutions to compressed air system inefficiencies. Subsequent to an onsite air system audit is the air system audit report\, which will include identified waste and inefficient system operation issues\, the cost to the facility represented by these operational problems\, suggested equipment to mitigate the energy and operational inadequacies\, and recommended new equipment and costs\, if necessary\nMr. Shaver has been involved in the evaluation of industrial compressed air systems\, with the goal of reducing energy consumption and optimizing system performance\, for over 25 years. He has been involved in over 250 compressed air energy and optimization audits in the refinery\, chemical\, food\, and clean-room industries.\nLocation:  Nevin’s Brewing Company\n12337 S Rte 59 Plainfield\, IL 60585 http://www.nevinsbrewing.com/\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, November 21\, 2017\n5:00 PM Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Presentation\nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Enpro Inc\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/november-2017-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20170928T142357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T142357Z
UID:2995-1508256000-1508266800@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:October 2017 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fugitive Emissions for Quarter Turn Valves\nJoin us on October 17th as we learn from Denny Knight – Keckley Companyon how American Petroleum Institute (API) is addressing Fugitive Emissions for quarter-turn products in the market today.\nWith the importance of environmental safety growing every day in the upstream\, midstream\, and downstream markets\, it is more important than ever to make sure quarter turn valves adhere to the most current Fugitive Emissions standards in the industry. API has recently addressed these concerns with a brand new quarter-turn valve spec (API 641 – Type Testing of Quarter-turn Valves for Fugitive Emissions)\nDenny is the Quarter Turn Operations Manager for Keckley Company. Keckley provides fully compliant ASME B16.34\, API 608\, and now API 641 ball valves to upstream\, midstream\, and downstream markets. He has a B.S. in Industrial Technology from the University of Louisiana – Lafayette and over 17 years of experience in manufacturing valves and valve automation. Denny has been a member of the API SCOPV (Subcommittee on Piping & Valves) group for 4 years and was also one of 14 task force members that helped create the current API 641 standard.\nTechnical Meeting Topics to be Covered:\n• Brief History of Fugitive Emissions\n• Updates to Multi-turn Fugitive Emissions Specs\n• Why Quarter-Turn Valves?\n• Scope of API 641\n• API 641 Testing Requirements\nLocation:  Nevin’s Brewing Company\n12337 S Rte 59\nPlainfield\, IL 60585\nhttp://www.nevinsbrewing.com/\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2017\n5:00 PM Social Hour\n6:00 PM Dinner\n7:00 PM Presentation\nSocial Hour Sponsored By: George E Booth\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\n \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/october-2017-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20170901T105446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T105446Z
UID:2961-1505836800-1505847600@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:September 2017 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Is There A Hidden SIS In Your Legacy Process Automation System?\nCheck Out Robert’s Presentation Here!\nJoin us on September 19th as Robert Ancrum – Instrumentation\, Control and SIS Consulting Engineer goes on a hunt for hidden Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in your legacy process automation system.\nWhen modernizing a programmable process control/automation system e.g. those based on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) or even Direct Digital Control (DDC)\, particularly one that has been in service for some time (say 15+ years)\, have you considered compliance to current process safety standards like IEC 61511/ANSI S84?\n“Protective functions” such process interlocks\, emergency and process shutdowns that are implemented in the legacy system need to be accounted for and safety assessed in the new design. These functions may well reveal a “hidden” Safety Instrumented System (SIS) that was part of the legacy system\, and now needs to be part of the new system.\nRobert Ancrum graduated from Northumbria University in the UK with an honors degree in electronics and instrumentation.  He completed his engineering in training requirements for the IEE (Now the EIT) with British Gas to become an IEE member and Chartered engineer. He is also a Professional Engineer of Ontario (Canada) and a functional safety engineer TUV Rheinland.  Robert has over 30 years of I&C engineering experience with companies such as British Gas\, Fluor Corporation\, UOP\, Ambitech\, Citgo and BP. He currently works as an instrumentation\, control and SIS consulting engineer in Chicago\, Illinois.\nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Emerson Automation Solutions and Novaspect\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/september-2017-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20170504T115101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T115101Z
UID:2912-1495555200-1495566000@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:May 2017 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:May 2017 Technical Meeting\nOptimizing pH Analytical Measurements\n The Top Ten list to avoid costly mistakes in the design and implementation of new or existing analytical measurement loops.\nJoin us on Tuesday May 23rd as we learn from Fred Kohlmann – Endress+Hauser who will discuss Optimizing pH Analytical Measurements.\nThis presentation is meant to help those who are looking to engineer the installation of a new pH loop\, have a new loop ready for installation or are re-doing an existing loop. Whether a novice to the world of pH or a seasoned veteran\, this is intended to be a helpful roadmap to a successful journey\, hitting the most common road blocks.\nMaybe you have heard past pH horror stories throughout chemical\, food and water treatment plants. And yes\, the stories are mostly true. If you haven’t heard any of these stories\, maybe this list will keep you from adding your own story to the already toppling heap. If you are at all familiar with pH measurement\, you probably know the horror stories\, and maybe even have had your own experiences.\nFred Kohlmann joined Endress+Hauser in 2006 (having previously worked for Great Lakes Instruments and the Hach company)\, and is currently the Product Business Manager for Analytical Products.  Since 1976\, Mr. Kohlmann has been involved in engineering\, design\, service\, marketing\, and sales of analytical water quality and on-line process control instrumentation.\nMr. Kohlmann has taught accredited course work and authored numerous articles relating to pH\, ORP and Conductivity measurements. Past publications include “What Is pH and How Is It Measured?”\, a primer on the use of pH instrumentation\, and “Electrical Conductivity Measurements” in the “Process/Industrial Instruments and Controls Handbook”\, Fourth Edition\, by McGraw Hill\, Douglas M. Consadine Editor.\nLocation:  Nevin’s Brewing Company\n12337 S Rte 59 Plainfield\, IL 60585 http://www.nevinsbrewing.com/\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, May 23rd\, 2017\n5:00 PM Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Presentation\nSocial Hour Sponsored By: George E Booth Company and Endress+Hauser\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/may-2017-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20170208T154647Z
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UID:2863-1493136000-1493146800@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:April 2017 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Process Safety: Why is the Instrument and Controls Engineer in the Spotlight?\nCheck out Kathy’s Presentation HERE.\nThere have been many well publicized process safety industry accidents around the world since the 1970s. These accidents have resulted in new regulations\, government bureaucracies\, standards\, books\, products\, and even training and qualification programs.  The process safety regulations in the US were promulgated in 1992 by OSHA\, and given a second push by EPA in 1994 under the risk management program.  March 23rd was the 12th anniversary of the BP Texas City Explosion.  That event in combination with the Deep Water Horizon Blowout and Explosion in April of 2010 challenged the status quo and  changed the business case for process safety.  The subsequent drive for risk-based process safety and agency emphasis on recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) is driving investment in safety instrumented systems (ISA84)\, alarm management (ISA18.2) and cyber security (ISA99).  This presentation will bring to light why the ISA standards are carrying more weight and the role of the I&C engineer has expanded to have a voice in the plant\, at corporate and in the board room.\nKathy Shell is a business leader of a company of 150 professionals providing process safety consulting\, engineering\, automation and lifecycle software solutions.\nThe following are some of Kathy’s qualifications and achievements: \nBS.\, Chemical Engineering\, University of Akron\nRegistered Professional Chemical Engineer – Ohio\nAIChE: Member\, CCPS Technical Steering Committee Member\, Health and Safety Division Member\nGlobal Congress on Process Safety: Global Congress Co-Chair (2017)\, PPSS Chair (2016)\nTexas A&M Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center: Steering Team (2014 – present)\, Technical Advisory Committee (2002 – 2016)\, Symposium Committee and Track Chair (2002 to Present)\, Service Award Recipient (2008 and 2015)\nInternational Society of Automation Excellence in\nLeadership Award (2016) \nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Samson Controls\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/april-2017-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
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UID:2848-1488297600-1488308400@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:February 2017 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Any Way You Want It: The Instrument Specification Process\nJoin us on 2/28/17 as we learn from Eric Lofland – Ambitech and Joe Baffoe – Valdes who will discuss how proper datasheet development can help lead to the successful engineering projects.\nData sheets are used in essentially all engineering projects. The livelihood of a project significantly depends on well-developed datasheets. This presentation will cover the different types of ISA datasheets\, their purpose\, how to find them and their basic structure. Best practices for specifying instrumentation and equipment data sheets will be shown through several real life examples that make appropriate use of process information\, materials and other engineering components.\nEric Lofland\, Senior Engineer at Ambitech\, graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Florida State University.  Eric has worked with Ambitech for 5 years\, where he provides instrumentation design services to refineries and chemical plants.  He specializes in materials and instrument specifications that interface directly with chemical processes.\nJoe Baffoe\, Senior Engineer at Valdes\, is a process engineer with ten years of experience in refineries\, utilities and specialty chemicals. He holds a B.S.Ch.E. from Purdue University\, a M.S. Ch.E. from Illinois Institute of Technology and is a registered professional engineer in Illinois.\nTopics to be Covered:  \nISA Datasheets\nDatasheet specification process\nEngineering examples using datasheets \nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Parker Instrumentation and Krohne\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/february-2017-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20170109T152918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T152918Z
UID:2825-1485273600-1485284400@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:January 2017 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:80 GHz Radar Level Measurement\nJoin us on January 24\, 2017 as we learn from Greg Tischler of VEGA Americas who will discuss how 80 GHz is changing how non-contact radar is applied to level measurements.\n80 GHz radar devices are now used to measure liquids and solids. Discover how frequency alone\, has made radar level measurements more reliable\, easier to install\, and easier to commission. This frequency has created opportunities for new measurements.  This presentation will explore these new opportunities\, as well as caution about areas where it should not be used.\nGregory Tischler is a Product Manager at VEGA Americas responsible for radar and guided wave radar sensors. He is a member of global corporate teams tasked with identifying the requirements of varying industries and making sure that these products meet the needs of those industries is his primary function. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Industrial Automation industry\, all with VEGA Americas.  During this time\, VEGA has gone from nearly no presence in the market to one of the leading suppliers of radar-based level measurement sensors\nTopics to be Covered:  \nPhysics of 80 GHz radar\nAntennas\nMounting\nProcess Conditions\nApplication Examples \nSocial Hour Sponsored By: ENPRO\nAttend this seminar and receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/january-2017-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20161031T163635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T163635Z
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SUMMARY:November 2016 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wireless Technology and Pervasive Sensing\nJoin us on November 15th as we learn from Marcio Donnangelo and Emerson Automation Solutions who will discuss an overview of wireless technology and industrial wireless applications insight focused on Pervasive SensingTM.\nWireless technology is accepted today as a technology for monitoring process condition in many facilities; however\, the benefits of wireless instrumentation can extend beyond its use in core process instrumentation measurement points.  Wireless instrumentation is transforming the process control industry by changing the fundamentals of automation.  Process companies will operate their plants in the future much more successfully than they do today by applying Pervasive SensingTM strategies.  These strategies will enable the process companies to address multiple challenges simultaneously by using familiar technologies to sense more than they ever have before\, without increasing their maintenance or workload.  The actionable information generated will measurably and significantly improve worker safety\, regulatory compliance\, energy efficiency\, and equipment reliability and enable companies to become more competitive.\nThe More You Sense\, The More You Solve\nPervasive Sensing strategies are about improving your plants Operational Excellence\, by using the power of advanced sensing everywhere\, to gather and analyze data\, and transform it into actionable information that will solve multiple process challenges simultaneously with the budget you have today.\nMarcio Donnangelo is a Wireless Global Business Development Manager for Emerson Automation Solutions focusing on the refining industry. In this role\, Marcio helps customers take steps to achieve top quartile performance by leveraging Emerson wireless technology for detecting hydrocarbon leaks\, and  monitoring equipment such as Relief Valves\, Heat Exchangers and Safety Showers. With more than 25 years of industry experience\, Marcio Donnangelo has previously worked for Rockwell Automation and Siemens and has extensive professional expertise in industrial engineering\, regulatory management\, power distribution\, manufacturing and technology innovation across several industries such as refining\, automotive\, food and beverage\, and pulp and paper.  Marcio Donnangelo holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.\nSocial Hour Sponsored By:\nEmerson Automation Solutions\nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/november-2016-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
CREATED:20160926T131725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160926T131725Z
UID:2763-1476201600-1476212400@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:October 2016 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Congressional STEM Efforts / JJC PCIT Update\nJoin us on Tuesday October 11th as we welcome US Representative Bill Foster to discuss his technical career and his efforts to increase funding for science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) education.\nCongressman Foster is a scientist and businessman representing the 11th Congressional District of Illinois. He serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology. Prior to becoming a member of Congress\, Foster’s scientific career was as a high-energy physicist and particle accelerator designer at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Foster was a member of the team that discovered the top quark\, the heaviest known form of matter. He also led the teams that designed and built several scientific facilities and detectors still in use today\, including the Recycler Ring\, the latest of Fermilab’s giant particle accelerators.\nTopics to be Covered:  \nCongressman Foster’s career as a business owner and physicist\nCongressional efforts to increase awareness and funding for STEM education \nIn addition to the congressman’s presentation\, we will also have an update of the Joliet Junior College Process Control Instrumentation Technology (PCIT) program by program instructor Joe Limon.\nSocial Hour Sponsored By:\nEndress+Hauser & the George E. Booth Company\nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/october-2016-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T061525
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SUMMARY:September 2016 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tour COD’s Electro-Mechanical Technology\, Heating\, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)\, and Manufacturing Technology Areas\nJoin us on September 20th as we tour the extensive laboratory areas of COD’s Electro-Mechanical Technology\, Heating\, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)\, and Manufacturing Technology programs.\nThese labs offer hand-on instruction for students pursuing associates degree and/or certificate programs in these fields.\nMany of the applicants for technical positions\, in the areas of electrical\, mechanical\, and industrial controls\, have built the foundation of their knowledgebase at College of DuPage (COD).\n \nLocation: College of DuPage\n425 Fawell Blvd.\nGlen Ellyn\, IL  60137\nTechnical Education Center (TEC) Room 1038 – Link to the Campus Map\nParking is available just west of the TEC Building.\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/september-2016-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:College of DuPage\, 425 Fawell BlvdTechnical Education Center (TEC) Room 1038\, Technical Education Center (TEC) Room 1038\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, US
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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SUMMARY:May 2016 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What is the Automation Federation and why is it Important for the ISA\nCheck out Peggie’s Presentation Here!\nYou are invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Peggie Koon past ISA President for 2014 and Automation Federation Chairperson for 2015 on Tuesday\, May 24th. Dr. Koon will be presenting on the topic of the Automation Federation and how it serves the International Society of Automation.\nThis presentation is intended to inform ISA members and guest about the purpose of the Automation Federation and why it is critical to the future of the ISA.  As the 2015 AF Chairperson\, Dr. Koon has firsthand knowledge of the relationship between AF and ISA and how these interdependences will influence the ISA and its position as a world leader in automation.\nDr. Koon is presently the CEO and founder of Leading Change\, LLC\, an organization which assists its clients with development and execution of plans and processes to achieve change to become market leaders.  Prior to this Dr. Koon served as the 2015 Automation Federation Chairperson and 2014 ISA President.  During her tenure as ISA President she led the ISA Executive Board\, Society leadership and staff through a strategic paradigm shift using the Society’s new governance structure to empower and engage the Executive Board in setting strategic direction for ISA. Under her direction\, the ISA established the plan for “5 Strategic Goals” which drive the direction of our organization toward future support of the automation industry and its professionals.\nDr. Koon has received a BA from Smith College in Mathematics\, an MS from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Industrial Systems Engineering\, and a PhD from Kennedy Western in Management Systems.\nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Enpro\nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/may-2016-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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SUMMARY:April 2016 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Managing Cyber Risks:\nCurrent Threats & Defensive Strategies for Protecting Critical Infrastructure\nNCCIC/ICS-CERT Year in Review\nNational Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center/ Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team\nFY 2015 \n \nYou are invited to attend a presentation by Neil Hershfield from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday\, April 19th. Mr. Hershfield will be presenting on the topic of managing cybersecurity risks.\nThis presentation will provide an overview of the ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) as a program\, covering its mission\, responsibilities\, products and services.  This presentation will also discuss a national level perspective on cyber threats\, a review of cyber breaches over the last few years\, a chronology of the threats and attack vectors ICS-CERT has seen and responded to over the last five years\, plus information on the most recent malware\, vulnerabilities and cyber-attacks as reported in the media.\nMr. Hershfield is the Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT).  ICS-CERT operates within the National Cybersecurity and Integration Center (NCCIC)\, to bring a control systems focus to the mission of protecting the Nation’s critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats.\nPrior to his current role\, Neil was Program Manager for the National Cyber Security Division Mission Support contract with SRA International\, Inc.  Previously\, Neil was employed with The Dow Chemical Company and held a variety of managerial and leadership positions in Economic Development\, the Chemical Sector Cyber Security Program\, Global eCommerce\, Marketing and Sales.  Neil received a BS in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and an MBA from Northwood University.\nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Englewood Electric Supply\nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine.
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/april-2016-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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