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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
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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20170109T152918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T152918Z
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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:20260517T083153
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:20260517T083153
CREATED:20160926T131725Z
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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
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CREATED:20160906T121408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T121408Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160524T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160419T160000
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CREATED:20160129T193935Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160216T190000
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CREATED:20160108T035840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T035840Z
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SUMMARY:February 2016 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pressure Relief Valve Technology and Sizing Improvements for Process Safety Management \nJoin us on February 16th as we learn from Dave McHugh\, of Allied Valve and Joe Baffoe\, of Valdes Engineering who will discuss pressure relief valve technologies\, relief valve design\, the role of relief valves in process safety management\, and two-phase relief valve sizing improvements.\nEach relief system is unique and requires careful analysis to provide the best solution. There are different types of pressure relief devices including conventional relief valves\, bellows\, pilot relief valves and rupture pins. Several industry codes regulate relieving devices\, such as ASME Section I and Section VIII for steam boilers and pressure vessels and API 520 for the Refining and Petrochemical Industries. OSHA requires operations to maintain records of their relief systems as part of Process Safety Management. Relief valve sizing methods of ASME and API will be discussed\, along with two phase flow calculations using the Omega Method\, Three-Point Homogeneous Equilibrium Method (TPHEM) and Direct Integration.\nDavid McHugh is Vice president of Allied Valve with Commerce Engineering degree from Drexel University who has over 25 years of experience in the valve industries having worked directly for Durco\, Dresser and now one of the owners and leaders at Allied Valve.  He currently sits as member of the NBIC VR subcommittee assessing and recommending pressure relief device code and policy.\nJoe Baffoe is a Senior Process Engineer with Valdes Engineering Company. He has over nine years of experience in the specialty chemical and oil and gas industries. 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: \nPRV Introduction\nASME Sec. 1 and VIII\, API 520\nPower and Refinery PRV Application\nProcess Safety Management\nPRV Sizing Methods\nTwo-Phase Flow Sizing Improvements \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Allied Valve\, Inc\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/february-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:20160119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T190000
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CREATED:20160105T214623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T214623Z
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SUMMARY:January 2016 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Corrosion\, Erosion\, and Wetted Parts: A Heavy Metal Discussion\nCheck out Eric’s Presentation HERE! \nJoin us on January 19th\, 2016 as we learn from Eric Lofland – Ambitech who will discuss metallurgy\, wetted parts\, and how to choose the right materials for the application.\n“Corrosion\, Erosion\, and Wetted Parts: A Heavy Metal Discussion” presents a user’s perspective on wetted materials and metallurgy. The discussion will include a survey course on metallurgy with a primary focus on metals commonly used for wetted parts in the chemical\, petrochemical\, food\, and pharmaceutical industries. Particular emphasis will be placed on industry challenges in selecting materials\, and a brief introduction to NACE codes that govern these choices will be given.\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 4 years\, where he provides instrumentation design services to refineries and chemical plants. He specializes in materials and instrument specifications that interface with chemical processes.\nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Swagelok/Chicago Fluid System Technologies\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/january-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:20151117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20151015T130350Z
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SUMMARY:November 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Look at Early Planning Process Best Practices for Plant Automation Modernization Projects \nJoin us on November 17th as we hear from MC Chow\, of Emerson Process Management on the how early planning\, preparation and best practices help improve the odds of success\, whether it is students preparing for a test or seasoned engineers planning an automation project.\nToday\, upwards of 65% of projects fail (as defined by >25% budget overruns and >50% schedule slippage). Conversely\, good front end planning leads to as much as 20% cost savings and 39% schedule reduction for total project design and construction per CII – Construction Industry Institute. Best practices in automation projects further complements these benefits. We will look at the early planning processes and techniques as well as best practices that will that will help improve the chances of success in your process control/automation modernization projects\nMC Chow is a Systems Modernization Consultant with Emerson Process Management. He has over 25 years in the process control and automation industry in various roles\, from application engineering\, product management\, sales\, account management and now consulting. MC’s educational background is in Mechanical Engineering and Control Systems Engineering respectively. MC is an ISA Senior Member and a Certified Function Safety Professional (CFSP).\nTopics to be Covered: \nGetting the money! Justifying the Automation Modernization Project\nPlan Early\, Plan Often – Front End Loading and FEED\nSaving the money! Early Planning and Impact on Project Lifecycle Cost\nGetting through the gates – IPA Stage Gate Process\nBegin at the end – Planning for the End Point\nEngineer It Forward – Forward Engineering Concepts \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Novaspect\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-2015-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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UID:2625-1445356800-1445367600@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:October 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Retrofitting Your SCADA With The Latest Technologies\nNOTE:  Meeting is at Metropolitan Industries in Romeoville.\nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 20th as we learn from Wayne Barkley and Keith Girup – Metropolitan Industries as our guest speaker for the October 2015 section meeting. Metropolitan Industries will discuss a variety of topics related to supervisory control and data acquisition systems.\nKeith Girup has industry experience as a municipal sales engineer for Metropolitan Industries. Keith is a graduate of Iowa State University\, holding a B.S. in Industrial Technology. He has design and sales experience in equipment related to various water\, wastewater and stormwater pumping\, control\, treatment and SCADA systems. Keith currently serves as Metropolitan’s municipal salesperson for the south suburbs of Chicago and northwest Indiana.\nWayne Barkely leads our programming department which includes facilitating communication between engineering and control architecture for projects.  In addition to overseeing programming Wayne leads our product development team tasked with the innovation of the latest solutions Metropolitan Industries has available.\nTopics to be Covered: \nSCADA communication methods\nSoftware\, hardware requirements and options\nIncorporating security and surveillance into your system\nReport generating \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Metropolitan Industries\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-2015-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Industries\, Inc.\, 37 Forestwood Dr.\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, US
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150922T190000
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UID:2618-1442937600-1442948400@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:September 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Direct Mass Flow Measurement Theory & Applications\nJoin us on September 22nd as we learn from Chad Kiel of Endress+Hauser who will discuss basics and applications of direct mass flow measurement.\nThe presentation will provide an overview of the principles of the two main methods for directly measuring mass flow in a process environment including an overview of high level applications where direct mass flow has significant benefit over volumetric flow or calculated mass flow\, as well as recent advances using the coriolis mass flow principle to garner additional valuable process information.\nChad Kiel\, Regional Application Engineer\nChad is a 2012 Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering graduate of Purdue University. He has a background in fluid flow and has worked for Endress+Hauser since graduating from Purdue in 2012\, starting as an Inside Sales Engineer and then being promoted to Regional Application Engineer. He supports customers on both difficult process measurement applications as well as large scale instrumentation & automation projects.\nTopics to be Covered: \nOverview of thermal mas flow measurement\nOverview of coriolis principle of mass flow measurement\nWhy mass flow?\nDirect process applications\nOther process applications (density\, viscosity\, concentration\, net oil\, etc.) \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: George E Booth Company and Endress + Hauser\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/september-2015-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:20150623T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T190000
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UID:2567-1435075200-1435086000@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:June 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Why it’s important to have a SIS certified professional in your facility\nPlease join us in June for a discussion with Paul Gruhn\, ISA Fellow\, regarding the importance of having a SIS Certified Professional in your facility.   Please see Paul’s credentials below.\nWe Will Discuss: \nISA Fellow\nMember of ISA 84 (SIS) & 101 (HMI) standards committees\nAuthor of two ISA books\nSIS Course developer and instructor for ISA\nDeveloper of world’s first safety system modeling software (CaSSPack in 1994)\nDirector of ISA Safety & Security Division\nProfessional Engineer\, registered in Texas\nMember of the Control System Engineer P.E. exam team\nISA 84 Expert (and former CFSE) \nSocial Hour Sponsored by:  WESCO/Englewood Electric\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/june-2015-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:20150519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20150218T141438Z
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UID:2550-1432054800-1432065600@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:May 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:I was told to comply with ISA 99 (ISA/IEC 62443)\, what is my first step?\nCheck out Bruce’s Presentation Here!\n\n  \nJoin us in May as we learn from Bruce Billedeaux – Maverick Technologies who will discuss the increasing concern about cyber security in the industrial control environment. Implementing cyber security program can be more than an additional non-value compliance activity\, it can be used to improve overall operations while reducing risk. \nAll modern process plants have many programs and activities that are not core to the production process which are never the less very important to the profitability of the company. These activities may include environmental management\, physical security and worker safety. The time and effort to maintain these programs effectively is considerable\, and the value\, while substantial\, is hard to objectively measure. \nCyber security should be viewed in the same light. A well-executed cyber security program will not only reduce risk but also add to the overall control system reliability and profitability. \nWe will discuss how existing programs can be leveraged to help meet some of the requirements and recommendations in ISA-62443 and explain that an effective cyber security program is less about technology than procedure and design. \nBruce Billedeaux is a Senior Consultant for Maverick Technologies. His design focus is on process optimization and wireless infrastructure. He is part of Maverick’s Operational Consulting (OPCON) cybersecurity team. He is a licensed professional engineer\, retired Coast Guard Reserve Officer\, and holds a BA of Economics from California State University\, Fullerton. \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Maverick Technologies\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-2015-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:20150324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150324T200000
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CREATED:20141106T001036Z
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UID:2489-1427216400-1427227200@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:March 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Expanding Role and Value of People in Industrial Operations\nCheck out Dr. Peter Martin’s Presentation HERE!\nThe ISA Will-DuPage Section is pleased to welcome Dr. Peter G. Martin – Schneider-Electric as our guest speaker for the March 2015 section meeting.  Dr. Martin will discuss The History and Future of Industrial Automation and the Role of People in Industrial Operations. \nDr. Martin is VP and Fellow at Schneider Electric. He has been in industry in a variety of functions at The Foxboro Company\, Siebe\, Intech Controls\, ARC\, and Invensys for almost forty years. He is an ISA Fellow member and was awarded the ISA Life Achievement Award in 2009. He is a member of the Process Automation Hall of Fame and was named a Hero of U. S. Manufacturing by Fortune Magazine. He has multiple patents has published multiple books and dozens of papers and articles. \nWe Will Discuss:\n\nThe impact automation could and should have on the world\nThe five eras of industry\nThe shifting role of people in industry\nThe impact of digital automation systems on industry and people\nThe future of automation and control\n\nSocial Hour Sponsored by:\nJMI Instrument Co.\, Parker\, and SCADAware.\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/march-2015-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:20150217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20150126T023130Z
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UID:2536-1424188800-1424199600@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:February 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gas Detection Systems\nJoin us in February as we learn from John Greivell – RAECO who will discuss Gas Detection Systems.\nThis presentation will cover designing\, implementing and maintaining a gas detection system. It will start with an overview of gas detection including identifying and categorizing gas vapors\, review of sensing technologies and identifying potential monitoring locations. There will be discussion on typical project goals and the implementation process to confirm project goals have been met. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on expectations for maintaining your gas detection system and how to utilize communication outputs to reduce total cost of ownership.\nJohn has been involved in the Environmental\, Health and Safety field since 1990\, working in the areas of RCRA Remediation\, Emergency Response\, Confined Space Entry\,  Site Specific Safety Plan development and the development of monitoring strategies for these types of projects.  Since 1996 he has lead RAECO LIC\, LLC\, a company specializing in industrial hygiene\, environmental\, process and safety monitoring and measuring technologies and systems.  He has been a guest lecturer at the UW System\, and has given technical presentations for local and state\nWe Will Discuss: \nDesigning a gas detection system\nImplementing a gas detection system\nUtilizing output communication to reduce total cost of ownership \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Honeywell/RAECO\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/february-2015-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150120T190000
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UID:2477-1421769600-1421780400@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:January 2015 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Total Tank Management\nJoin the ISA\, Will-DuPage Section in January as we learn from Jeff Wolendowski – Novaspect about Total Tank Management. This is a discussion on controlling the inert vapor space in storage tanks and several best practices in doing so.\nThe topic of total tank management will discuss why controlling inert vapor space in storage tanks is necessary.  The discussion will address best practices used for installing pad and depad devices\, terminology used\, sizing considerations\, venting devices and the general concepts in operating padding systems and venting systems together.  API codes and standards will be addressed and how these standards are considered when sizing blanketing and venting systems.\nJeff Wolendowski is a graduate from Purdue University with a bachelor degree in mechanical Engineering.  He has 25 years’ experience working in process control.  He began his career with the Fisher Regulator Division in Marshalltown\, IA and is currently a member of the Novaspect Inc. Valve Business Unit leadership team.\nWe Will Discuss: \nHow do tank blanketing systems and venting systems work together to control tank vapor space?\nAPI Standards used for sizing and selection\nTank blanketing systems; do’s and don’ts.\nPad and Depad device installation best practices\nVenting devices and terminology \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Novaspect\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/january-2015-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevin’s Brewing Company\, 12337 South Rt. 59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, US
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20140909T184037Z
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UID:2438-1416326400-1416337200@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:November 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Good Vibrations: Thermowells\, the Wake Frequency Calculation\, and You\nJoin the ISA\, Will-DuPage Section in November as we learn from Eric Lofland – Ambitech about the theory and practice behind thermowell specification and the wake frequency analysis.\n“Good Vibrations: Thermowells\, the Wake Frequency Calculation\, and You” presents a user’s perspective in the design of thermowells\, including an analysis of the wake frequency calculation. This includes a discussion of the theory of wake frequency and the ins and outs of the ASME 19.3 TW code that governs the calculation. Particular emphasis is placed on how to design solutions to challenging applications with real-world examples to clarify the design process.\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 3 years\, where he provides [David Riojas] instrumentation design services to refineries and chemical plants. He specializes in control valves\, thermowells\, and specifications that interface with chemical processes.\nSocial Hour Sponsored by: Daily Thermetrics\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-2014-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:20141021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141021T190000
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CREATED:20140821T020313Z
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UID:2432-1413907200-1413918000@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:October 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TDL Technology for Gas Analyzing and Process Applications\nJoin the ISA\, Will-DuPage Section in October as we learn from Ron Eddleman – Yokogawa Corporation of America about Tunable Diode Laser Technology and Applications.\nRon will discuss Yokogawa’s Direct Absorption TDL. He will describe how TDL analyzers work as well as installation and application of these analyzers in the process environment.\nRon started his career at Gulf Oil in Port Arthur\, Texas in 1969 where he worked in plant operations for 11 years with most of this time spent in the Ethylene unit. He joined the Instrumentation/Analyzer department in 1980 where he had the opportunity to work on all of the facility’s process analyzers. In 1992 Ron left the refinery to work with Measurementation as a Field Service Engineer. During his tenure with Measurementation\, he spent two years as an analyzer specialist at the Chevron Refinery in Hawaii where he trained all of Chevron’s analyzers technicians and ultimately brought all facility analyzers to 95% on line operation. Since 2000 when Yokogawa purchased Measurementation\, Ron has served in numerous roles in the Advanced Analyzer Group including TDL\, GC\, and Analyzer Systems Integration. Ron has been working primarily in sales for the past 8 years but also provides support for all of Yokogawa’s Advanced Analyzer Products.\nWe Will Discuss: \nHow TDL works\nInstallation of Insitu applications\nApplications of TDL-Combustion Control \nSocial Hour Sponsored by: JMI Instrument Co.\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-2014-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:20140923T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20140730T140016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140730T140016Z
UID:2341-1411489800-1411498800@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:September 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Level Technology Symposium and Plant Tour\nJoin the ISA\, Will-DuPage Section in September as we learn about Level Technologies and tour the new Magnetrol International Incorporated facility.\nAgenda: \nGuided Wave Radar\nThru Air Radar\nUltrasonic\nThermal Dispersion\nBuoyancy\nFacility Tour\nQ&A with Product Managers \nAll proceeds collected for this event will be donated to the Edward Meyers JJC PCIT Scholarship fund.\nEvent Sponsored by: Magnetrol\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/september-2014-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Magnetrol International Incorporated\, 705 Enterprise Street\, Aurora\, IL\, 60504\, US
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20140514T135930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140514T135930Z
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SUMMARY:June 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gamma Level Measurement and Process Training Facility Tour\nJoin us in June as we learn from Tim Thomas – Endress and Hauserabout Gamma Level Measurement.  After the presentation\, we will go on a tour of the new GE BOOTH Process Training Unit. \nTim will explain the basic theory and evolution of radiometric measurement\, share typical gamma applications for reference\, explain the different variations of gamma solutions\, OSHA safety credits\, and typical ROI that is realized soon after installation. \nTim Thomas is the Endress and Hauser Level Product Manager (GAMMA CHAMPION). \nWe will Discuss: \n\nThe most dependable technology when all else fails. Typical Gamma applications when high accuracy data is required; High Temperature\, High Pressure\, Abrasion\, High Viscosity\, Toxicity\, Density and Interface Measurement\nNon-Contact measurement\nNon Invasive measurement\, the measuring system is fitted externally and measures through the container wall. NO OPERATOR EXPOSURE OR NEED FOR SHUTDOWN in order to service the instrument.\nA significant safety improvement vs traditional technology. An operator’s best friend when precise data is required at all times.\nContinuous Level Measurement\, Point Level Detection\, Density\, and Interface data\n\nSocial Hour (Beverages and Appetizers) Sponsored by:  GE BOOTH\nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nLocation Details: \nIL. Rt. 53 and Belmont -> Go East on Belmont -> SW corner of Belmont and Anderson Dr. -> Light Grey Industrial Building with Red Stripe -> Extra Parking in Back
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/june-2014-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:GE BOOTH Process Training Unit\, 43 E. Belmont Drive\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20140503T042205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140503T042205Z
UID:2139-1400778000-1400792400@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:May 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fukushima Failures and the Next Generation of Nuclear Power Plants\nThe ISA\, Will-DuPage Section is proud to welcome Béla Lipták – International Society of Automation to present on how automation could have saved Fukushima as well as the next generation of nuclear power plants. \nBela has over 50+ years of professional experience including the automation of several dozen industrial plants\, the publication of over 300 technical articles and over 20 books dealing with various aspects of automation\, safety\, and energy technology.  In 1973 he was elected an ISA (International Society of Automation) fellow\, in 1995 received the Technical Achievement Award from ISA and in 2001 “Control Hall of Fame” award. He was the keynote speaker at the 2002 and the 2011 ISA conventions and in 2012 received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the International Society of Automation. \nFor articles from Bela\, CLICK HERE. \nAttend this seminar and you can receive 2.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH). \nEvent Sponsored by:  Control Magazine\, Instrument Associates\, Magnetrol\, Novaspect\, Orion Instruments\, Process Sales\, and WESCO Englewood!
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/may-2014-technical-meeting/
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:20140318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20140709T050721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140709T050721Z
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SUMMARY:March 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Joliet Junior College Tour\nJoin us in March as Edward Meyers – Joliet Junior College gives us an update on the Process Control Instrumentation Technology (PCIT) Program and we will tour the classroom with live demos run by the students.  We will also tour the maintenance facilities highlighted by the new Geothermal Heating Unit. \nEdward will walk us through the PCIT Program and how the program is helping the instrumentation industry.  There are two programs in PCIT program at Joliet Junior College\, Operator training and Instrument Technician training.  We will tour the classroom and have some live demos of the new equipment purchased by the college that the students are training on.  The student run demos will include operation of the Glass Tower Distillation Unit\, Level Control using DCS\, and Valve Diagnostics. \nBehind the scenes at JJC in the new U Building (Health Profession Center) is the Geothermal Heating Unit. We will be able to visit the mechanical room and ask questions about how the new Geothermal Heating Unit works and how well it is performing. We will also be able to view the computer system controlling all of the heating and air conditioning systems. The computer controls and monitors  heating and air conditioning systems in many of the buildings at the college. \nEdward is a retired Citgo Lemont Refinery employee.  He has 45 years experience in Instrumentation & Operations\, a Graduate with BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University\, and Instructor at Joliet Junior College PCIT Courses for 15 years.  Edward has been an ISA member for 24 years with roles including Past President for Will-DuPage & Chicago Sections and Presently ISA District #6 Division VP. \nWe will meet in Building A\, Room A-1002 (across from JJC Cafe) for Dinner and to start the Tour. \nWe will Discuss: \n[custom_list style=”list-1″] \n\nPCIT Program\nTour Classroom/Demos\nGlass Tower Distillation Unit\nLevel Control using DCS\nValve Diagnostics\nTour Maintenance Facilities/Geothermal Heating Unit\n\n[/custom_list] \nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nMeet in Building A\, Room A-1002 (across from JJC Cafe).
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/march-2014-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Joliet Junior College\, 1215 Houbolt Road\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20140709T052744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140709T052744Z
UID:2193-1392742800-1392753600@isawilldupage.org
SUMMARY:February 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) 101\nPlease join us in February for a lecture from Dean Apostolopoulos of Control Analytics\, regarding continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMs) used for compliance with State and Federal air emissions monitoring requirements. \nThis presentation will cover the origin of EPA regulations\, current regulatory requirements\, as well as several examples of the various sampling methods and analytical techniques which are currently available to end users. \nDean has several years of experience in emissions monitoring having worked for Clean Air Engineering prior to his current position as Regional Sales Manager for Control Analytics.  Dean possesses a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois. \nWe will Discuss: \n\nRegulatory History\nSampling Strategies\nAnalytical Techniques\nQuality Assurance Procedures\n\nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Control Analytics\, Inc. \nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/february-2014-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:20140113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
CREATED:20140709T053636Z
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SUMMARY:January 2014 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hot Topics in Control System Security\nJoin us in January as we learn from Andrew Ginter – Waterfall Security Solutions about the importance of Control System Security. \nControl system security is a broad topic\, in no small part because control systems themselves are enormously varied\, and may be more or less critical to the mission and safety of a site. This presentation surveys topical and controversial topics in control system security. \nAndrew Ginter has 25 years experience leading the development of commercial products for computer networking\, industrial control systems and industrial cyber-security. Andrew represents Waterfall Security Solutions to NIST\, NERC-CIP\, ISA SP-99 and other cyber-security standards bodies\, and writes and speaks frequently on industrial control system cyber-security topics. \nWe will Discuss: \n[custom_list style=”list-1″] \n\nStuxnet\, APT\, Schmoon\, and other well-publicized attacks\nThe 2003 blackout\, the Russian attack on Idaho and other non-attacks\nStandard ICS security\, and why it is wrong\nWireless security\nRemovable media\, BYOD\, USB hackery\nSupply chain issues\nUnidirectional security gateways\nIT/OT convergence done right and done wrong\nErrors of risk analysis\n\n[/custom_list] \nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Waterfall Security Solutions \nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/january-2014-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISA%2C Will-DuPage Section":MAILTO:webmaster@isawilldupage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131119T200000
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SUMMARY:November 2013 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alarm Management Boot Camp\nJoin us in November as we learn from Paul Berwanger – MAVERICK Technologies about Practical Deployment of Alarm Management. \nHear firsthand insights from one of the industry’s top alarm system experts. He will share his best start-to-finish strategies for getting your alarm management system up and running. \nPaul has his BSChE\, BS Marketing\, and 30+ years industry experience.  He has global expertise in Process Safety Management\, Alarm Management\, Project Management\, Operations\, Process Optimization\, and HP HMI Development. \nTopics to be Covered: \n[custom_list style=”list-1″] \n\nElements of a good Alarm System\nEstablishing Your Alarm Philosophy\nObtaining Project Approvals\nAssigning Team Roles and Responsibilities\nImplementation—Getting It Done!\n\n[/custom_list] \nSocial Hour Sponsored By: MAVERICK Technologies\nAttend this seminar and you can receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) \nPrint Here and Post by the Coffee Machine\nPaul’s Contact Info:\nPaul Berwanger\nCompany: MAVERICK Technologies\nEmail: paul.berwanger@mavtechglobal.com\nPhone: 832-475-5804
URL:https://isawilldupage.org/event/november-2013-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="ISA%2C Will-DuPage Section":MAILTO:webmaster@isawilldupage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T083153
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SUMMARY:October 2013 Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Pipeline Safety through Valve Automation\nJoin us in October as we learn from Mark Adelmann – EN Engineering how the implementation of improved valve automation systems is helping to reduce the risk and minimize the effects of pipeline failures. \nThe San Bruno Incident in 2010 has put a renewed emphasis on pipeline safety. To protect the public\, their infrastructure and as result of new regulations\, gas pipeline operators are implementing programs to enhance the safety and reliability of their transmission and distribution networks. \nThese are typically major\, multi-year programs that include testing\, pipe replacement\, valve automation\, inspection and records review. \nMark is Vice President of the Automation & Electrical Design group at EN Engineering. EN Engineering provides engineering\, consulting and automation services to pipeline companies\, utilities\, municipalities and industrial customers. He has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois and over thirty years of experience in the design of automation systems for the pipeline industry. \nWe will Discuss:\n[custom_list style=”list-1″] \n\nPipeline Infrastructure and Failures\nPipeline Safety Enhancement Programs\nValve Automation Strategies and Design Philosophy\nDesign Considerations and Challenges\nDesign of a Typical Valve Automation System\nOperational Considerations\n\n[/custom_list] \nSocial Hour Sponsored By: Revere Electric\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-2013-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevins Brewing Company\, 12337 IL-59\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="ISA%2C Will-DuPage Section":MAILTO:webmaster@isawilldupage.org
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