October Meeting - Tour of Ameren Renewable Energy Center

The Maryland Heights Renewable Energy Center runs on a simple principle - taking something nobody wants, decomposing trash, and turning it into something everybody needs, reliable, environmentally-responsible electricity. This facility is one of the largest landfill gas-to-electricity generating energy centers in the United States.

Ameren Missouri has invested millions of dollars in state-of-the-art turbine technology to efficiently generate approximately 15 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity by burning a landfill gas - methane - that was previously wasted. That's enough energy to power 10,000 average Missouri homes. Methane is a renewable resource unlike any other. It is available as a fuel 24 hours a day regardless of weather or other conditions, making landfill gas generation a safe, reliable energy source for decades to come.

Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, October 14th, 4:00pm

WHERE: Renewable Energy Center
2465 Creve Coeur Mill Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043

MENU: Rosemary chicken, salad, roasted potatoes, mac, & cheese, green beans and carrots

COST: $10 ASME Members and Guests
$5 ASME Student Members

RSVP: By Friday, October 3rd to Felicia Rodgers at frodgers@ameren.com
Please include name(s), e-mail address or phone number, whether ASME member, guest, or student, and total number of attendees.

Please inform us if you have any special dietary needs.
Attire: Sturdy closed toe shoes (hard hats, safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided)

Dinner following: Dave & Busters
13857 Riverport Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63043

September Meeting - What is a Maker?

September Meeting

Please join us on September 18th for a meeting to learn and discuss one of the largest educational movements of this decade.

What is a Maker?
There is an international movement of DIYs, tinkerers,
and inventors that is sweeping across the globe. But
where did it come from, how is it different from the
Popular Mechanic subscribers from the past, and what
impact does it have on tech culture as a whole?
Members of St. Louis' own Makerspace, the Arch
Reactor, will present on these topics and answer
questions on the subject. After the meeting, there will
be a tour of the Arch Reactor for anyone that would
like to get a closer look.

Event Details
WHEN: Thursday, September 18th
5:30-6:00 Registration & Networking
6:00-6:45 Dinner
6:45-8:00 Maker Movement Presentation
 8:30 Optional Arch Reactor Tour

WHERE: Jefferson Underground
2400 South Jefferson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104

MENU: Variety of pizza and salads including
vegetarian options

COST: $10 ASME Members and Guests
$5 ASME Student Members

RSVP: By Monday, September 15th
www.asmestlouis.org or
Brad Tissi at btissi@gmail.com

Please include name(s), e-mail address or phone
number, whether ASME member, guest, or student,
and total number of attendees.

Please inform us if you have any special dietary needs.

June Meeting - OneSTL

Please join us for a presentation on OneSTL, sponsored by ASME and ASCE.  OneSTL is a regional framework for sustainable development that citizens, non-profit organizations, businesses, and local governments can use to make better use of resources and meet the needs and aspirations of residents. The presentation will focus on the structure of the plan, resources available through the OneSTL website, and next steps East-West Gateway and partners are taking to implement the plan. Additionally, attendees will be asked to engage in a discussion about the information presented and where improvements can be made from the perspective of engineering professionals.  1 PDH will be offered.

WHEN: Tuesday June 3, 2014
5:30 – 6:00pm Registration and Networking

            6:00 – 6:45pm Dinner

            6:45 – 8:00pm Presentation

WHERE: Engineers Club of St. Louis
   4359 Lindell Blvd
   St Louis, MO 63108

MENU: “Down South Buffet” consisting of dry smoked baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, roasted red potatoes, corn on the cob, corn bread with sweet whipped butter, chef’s dessert, coffee, and tea

COST:   $10.00 ASME or ASCE Members and Guests / $5.00 Students

RSVP:   At www.asmestlouis.org or to Ryan Neil ryanneil84@hotmail.com by Saturday, May 31st

The presenters will be Aaron Young and David Wilson from the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.

Aaron Young is the Sustainability Planning Manager at East-West Gateway Council of Governments.  He has worked at East-West Gateway since 2010 and was the project manager for the St. Louis regional plan for sustainable development - OneSTL. 

Prior to East-West Gateway, Aaron work for 11 years in the private sector as a planning consultant. He participated as a team member on a variety of projects including municipal comprehensive plans, greenway and open space plans, corridor plans and studies, joint land use studies and county-wide plans. 

Aaron has a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urban and GIS Certificate from Northwest Missouri State University.  He sits on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Section of the American Planning Association and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

David Wilson is Senior Manager, Environment and Community Planning, East-West Gateway Council of Governments), where he has worked since 2002. In his professional life, he has balanced three distinct but overlapping interests – in the quality of our environment, the quality of our local government and planning and the quality of education - especially experiential education and leadership development.

Since 2010 David has worked on OneSTL, a regional plan for sustainable development. 

David also chairs the Water Resources Committee at East-West Gateway and served on planning committees for several other watershed based plans. David is co-editor of At the Confluence: Rivers, Floods and Water Quality in the St. Louis Region, 2003.

David currently serves on the Board of Directors of St. Louis Earth Day. He is past president of the St. Louis Metropolitan Section of the American Planning Association and has served on the Missouri State Chapter Executive Board of the APA. 

May Social 2014 - Fairmount Park

May Social at Fairmount Park

This year ASME St. Louis Chapter will be
holding the annual social event at the Top
of the Turf at Fairmount Park.  The Top of
the Turf sits atop the third floor of the
Clubhouse and provides skybox seating
with a fantastic view of the track.

ASME will be covering admission, parking, and
buffet-style dinner for members and a guest of their
choosing to the event. Note: Non-alcoholic
refreshments will be provided until 7:30pm.
Members and guests are responsible for any
alcoholic beverages and bets they wish to make.
We will be meeting at Gate #10 for ticket
distribution at 6:15pm.  Once through the front
gate, members and guests will proceed to the third
floor for access to the Top of the Turf (Note: please
retain your ticket stubs for admittance to the Top of
the Turf).

WHEN:   Saturday, May 17th, 2014
Dinner served at 6:30pm; Racing starts at 7:30pm
WHERE:   Fairmount Park 9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234

MENU:   Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce salad; roasted/braised sirloin of beef au jus; pasta with marinara sauce; green beans; and mashed potatoes
COST:   FREE for ASME Members and their Guest
RSVP:  Felicia Rodgers frodgers@ameren.com or www.asmestlouis.org by Friday, May 9

http://www.fairmountpark.com/

April Meeting - Electric Utility Industry: Evolution or Revolution?

Electric Utility Industry:
Evolution or Revolution?

Presenter will be Charles Fishman, CFA
Equity Analyst Morningstar, Inc.

Charles Fishman, CFA is an equity analyst for Morningstar, covering utilities. Prior to joining Morningstar in 2012, Fishman spent 12 years as an analyst covering utilities and alternative energy stocks for A.G. Edwards, Piper Jaffray, and Pritchard Capital. Before becoming an analyst, Fishman was the president of subsidiaries of two NYSE-listed companies that were early entrants to the independent power industry. Both companies underwent initial public offerings during his 13 years as a senior manager.

Fishman holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University, a master’s degree in engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

April Event Details
When: Monday, April 21st
 2014
 5:30 - 6:30PM Registration, Networking, & Cash Bar
 6:30 - 7:15PM Dinner
 7:15 - 8:15PM Presentation
Where: Kirkwood Station Restaurant & Brewing Co.
105 Jefferson Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Dinner: Kirkwood Station Buffet consisting of House Salad, Italian Roast Beef, Roasted Broccoli, and Penne Pasta w/ Marinara Sauce
Cost: $10.00 ASME Members and Guests
$5.00 Students

R.S.V.P.: Please RSVP by 5:00 PM April 15th, 2014 by completing the form at asmestlouis.org or send
an e-mail to stanzea@asme.org; or by calling Art Stanze at (636) 212-2212. Please provide name(s);
e-mail address or phone number; whether ASME member, guest, or student; and total number of
attendees. Please inform us if you have any special dietary needs.

AIChE Dinner and Presentation - Focus on Drying

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) April Event

Click here for event flyer

Focus on Drying

The AIChE April meeting will focus on drying technology with a seminar presented by Karl Jacob from 2 to 5 pm.

This seminar covers drying fundamentals (equilibrium, psychrometry, kinetics and drying mechanisms), advantages and features of various types of drying equipment (primarily layer and dispersive dryers) and selection of the best equipment. Using his extensive experience with virtually every type of dryer Karl will show how to maximize their performance and make a smart selection. Karl will follow dinner with a talk on troubleshooting dryers and diagnosing typical problems to improve your dryer.

During this meeting we will recognize our members with over 25 years in AIChE with a memento. We do this for every fifth anniversary after 25 years. As a recipient you will receive a personal invitation.

Attendees will receive 3 PDHs for the seminar and 1 PDH for the dinner talk.

Karl Jacob is a chemical engineer with The Dow Chemical Company. He is a Research Scientist/Technical Leader in Engineering Sciences and founded the Solids Processing Lab at Dow in Midland, Michigan. For the last three decades, he has worked on a vast array of particle technology problems, with particular expertise in silo/hopper design, powder mechanics, pneumatic conveying, particle engineering and drying.

Karl has a B.S Ch.E. from Case Western Reserve University. He is a former member of the AIChE Board of Directors, a Fellow and a past chair of the Particle Technology Forum. Karl has been a member of AIChE for over 30 years and is active in the mid-Michigan local section.

WHERE: Engineers’ Club of Saint Louis, 4359 Lindell Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63108

WHEN: Wednesday, April 23rd
1:30-2:00 Registration for the seminar
2:00-5:00 “Fundamentals of Drying Technology” by Karl Jacob
5:00-6:00 Seminar concludes, happy hour and registration for dinner
6:00-6:45 Dinner
6:45-7:15 Awards
7:15-8:30 Presentation on “Troubleshooting” by Karl Jacob

COST: $35 (Students - $5) for the seminar; $20 (Students $10) for dinner; $50 for both seminar and dinner

MENU: Caesar Salad, Orzo Pasta, House Made Baked Cannelloni, Chicken Piccata, Assorted Rolls, Coffee/Tea

RSVP: Tom Blackwood at 314-367-1260 or trblac@att.net no later than April 17th. Please indicate if you are with ASME, ACS, AIChE or other organization in your RSVP.

Reservations made and not cancelled by noon, April 18th, will be billed to you by AIChE.

2014 ASME St. Louis Undergraduate Scholarship - Still Accepting Applications!

The St. Louis section is currently accepting nominations for a $500 undergraduate scholarship.  In order to be considered, the student must submit the following by March 31st

The requirements for applying are:
•  Contact information
•  Unofficial transcript showing the student is an undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical
Engineering
•  Current ASME student membership – include ASME membership number in submittal
•  Submit an essay describing outstanding accomplishments

You may submit all materials through either the online form or email them to asmestlouis@gmail.com with “Scholarship” in the subject line.

March Meeting - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Tour

Please join us for an ASME tour at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center was founded in 1998. Construction of the state-of-the-art research building was completed in 2001. The independent nonprofit research organization is the result of Dr. William H. Danforth’s vision that scientific knowledge, when applied to solving critical challenges, has the potential to lift families, communities and nations from poverty, empowering people everywhere to enjoy better health and a higher quality of life.

Named in honor of Dr. Danforth’s father, Donald Danforth, the Center is a fitting tribute to this onetime leader of the Ralston Purina Company. The company, which grew rapidly under his leadership, was a pillar of American agriculture, a major producer of feed for farm animals and pets, and of breakfast cereals.

The Danforth Center carries on a tradition of agricultural service and commitment to human health and well being and continues to play a key role in developing Missouri's thriving plant and life science hub, creating new jobs, and generating and attracting new companies. (Source: http://www.danforthcenter.org/about/history)

The event cost, subsidized by the ASME St. Louis Section, will include a tour and a dinner buffet in a reserved room. Please contact Ryan Neil if you wish to attend or have questions. Event information is as follows:

WHEN: Wednesday March 5, 2014
 Start Time 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
 975 North Warson Road (near Monsanto World HQ)
 St Louis, MO 63132

MENU: Dinner buffet including vegetarian options

COST: $10.00 Members and Guests / $5.00 Students

RSVP: At www.asmestlouis.org after February 5th or to Ryan Neil ryanneil84@hotmail.com by Friday, February 28

Rotary Club of St. Louis - Engineer's Day

On Thursday, February 20th, 2014, the Rotary Club of St. Louis will be hosting a luncheon presentation at the Missouri Athletic Club on Washington Ave.

Click here for the flyer

Speaker: Dr. Theodosius Alexander
Dean of the Engineering School-Saint Louis University
Location: Missouri Athletic Club (MAC)

405 Washington Ave

St Louis, MO 63102
Missouri Room on the 2nd Floor

Time: Check-in at 11:30 AM
Cost: $16.00

Money is due in advance no later than Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Make checks payable to:  “St. Louis Rotary Club”
Please write on check name of attendee, the organization that is being represented and indicate that check is for “Engineers Day”.

Mail check to: St. Louis Rotary , 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO  63102
Please Direct Any Questions To:
Dan Conway, President, Conway Contracting, Inc. at 314.795.1957

February Meeting - A Beginner's Guide to Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)

February 11th Dinner and Presentation - A Beginner's Guide to Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)

St. Louis University's Senior Research Assistant for the Center for Aviation Safety Research, Richard Steckel, will present on the current state of technology, application, and legality of UAVs, UASs, and RPAs.

When: Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

                5:30 - 6:30PM Registration, Networking, and Cash Bar

                6:30 - 7:15 PM Dinner

                7:15 - 8:30 PM Presentation

Where: Engineers Club of St. Louis

                4359 Lindell Blvd.

                St. Louis, MO 63108

Dinner: "The Road Home Buffet" consisting of Harvest Garden Salad, Chicken Florentine or Roasted Pork with a Hunters Sauce, Cheese Gratin Potatoes, Oven Roasted Vegetable Medley, Assorted Rolls, Chef’s Dessert, Coffee & Tea

Cost:      $10.00 ASME Members and Guests

                $5.00 Students

R.S.V.P. by 5:00 PM February 7th, 2014 by filling out this form (much easier) or send an e-mail to Brad Tissi at BTissi@gmail.com. Please include name(s), email address or phone number, whether ASME member, guest, or student, and total number of attendees.  Also, please let us know if you have any special dietary needs.

TEDxGatewayArch is Tomorrow!

For anyone not aware, TED talks are inspirational videos that cover Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED), and TEDx events are local, independently held conferences that apply those themes a bit closer to home.

Tomorrow marks the first publicly available TEDx event for St. Louis! The bad news is that it has been sold out for a couple days now. The good news is that there is an live stream for the event for anyone that wishes to view the presentations.

http://www.tedxgatewayarch.org/

January Meeting - Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics

January 14 Dinner and Technical Presentation featuring DRD Technology Corp.

Chris Andersen, P.E., President of DRD Technology Corporation, will present several case studies on the ANSYS process of Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics.  The case studies will represent engineering simulation models DRD has performed for its clients.

Four topic examples are:

•     Explosion Simulation for Thermal Battery Squibs, EaglePicher Technologies, Joplin, MO

•     Compact Tractor Lift Bucket Dynamic Simulation, Bobcat, Gwinner, ND

•     Horizontal Motion Conveyor Dynamic Simulation, Heat and Control, Inc., Carrollton, TX

•     Airplane Windshield Bird Strike Simulation, Nordam, Tulsa, OK

When: Tuesday, January 14th 2014

      5:30 – 6:30PM Registration, Networking, and Cash Bar

      6:30 – 7:15 PM Dinner

      7:15 – 8:15 PM Presentation

Where: Engineers Club of St. Louis

       4359 Lindell Blvd.

       St. Louis, MO 63108

Dinner: “A Taste of the Hill Buffet” consisting of

        Cesar Salad, Orzo Pasta, House made Baked Cannelloni, Chicken Piccata, Assorted Rolls, Chef’s Dessert, Coffee and Tea Station

Cost: $10.00 ASME Members and Guests

         $5.00 Students

R.S.V.P.: By 5:00 PM January 10th, 2014 to Jerry Brooks atjerryb150@gmail.com. Please include name(s), email address or phone number, whether ASME member, Guest, or student, and total number of attendees.  Also, please let us know if you have any special dietary needs.