ENGINEERS’ CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA

BULLETIN

FALL 2006

THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL CENTER OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY

www.engrclub.org

THE SEVENTH ANNUALENGINEERS' WEEK GOLF OUTING ISLAND GREEN COUNTRY CLUB

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2006

The Engineers' Week Council and The Engineers' Club of Philadelphia will once again jointly sponsor a golf outing at Island Green Country Club. The outing will be Friday, October 13th, 2006, with registration at 8:30 and a shotgun start at 9:30. The field will be limited to 20 foursomes (80 players) in an effort to provide an enjoyable round for all. Island Green Country Club is located at One, Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (215-677-3500). This club is known as the most exciting recent addition to the Philadelphia golf scene. It is a challenging course.

The cost is a reasonable $110 per person and a discounted $400 per foursome when registered together. This is a super value, since it includes the following: golf fees, shared cart, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and prize awards. The golf format will be a four-person-team, modified scramble. An enjoyable, yet competitive, outing for all players is key to the event. Golfers of all abilities will be able to participate and compete as part of a team. Teams will be identified with their own company or affiliated group names. Individual players are welcome and will be grouped by the committee into four-person teams for competitive play.

All questions and registration details should be directed to Joe Syrnick or Erin Bolz at Schuylkill River Development Corp., phone: 215-985-9393 ext. 100. Use the form on page 6 to register for the event. Early registration is encouraged. This is a fundraiser with all proceeds supporting Engineers' Week Celebration. If you are not a golfer consider a cash contribution. Thank you for your help, the committee appreciates your participation.

GOLF SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels. We suggest that you telephone Joe Syrnick immediately in order to discuss and reserve your particular interest.

TITLE SPONSORS $1,600

Includes firm name in Outing Program, two foursomes for golf and top billing in all outing announcements, including Engineers' Week Activities.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS $775

Includes firm name in outing announcements, one foursome for golf and recognition at Engineers' Week Luncheon.

GOLD SPONSORS $300

Includes gold sponsor recognition at event and at Engineers' Week Luncheon.

SILVER SPONSORS $175

Includes silver sponsor recognition at event and at Engineers' Week Luncheon.

BRONZE SPONSORS $150

Includes bronze sponsor recognition at event and at Engineers' Week Luncheon.

BREAKFAST or PUTTING CONTEST SPONSORS $350

Includes recognition at event and at Engineers' Week Luncheon.

LUNCHEON SPONSORS $375

Includes recognition at event and at Engineers' Week Luncheon.

RESERVATION FORM for ENGINEERS’ WEEK GOLF OUTING on OCTOBER 13, 2006

Please reserve ___places for the E W Golf Outing. Enclosed is our check for total $ ____________;

Total to include: golf fee, sponsorship and /or contribution. Golf fee at $110 per golfer or $400 per foursome. Sponsorship, Titled: ___________________Cost: $_________Contribution: $________

Name of player:

(1)____________________________ (5)______________________________

(2)____________________________ (6)______________________________

(3)____________________________ (7)______________________________

(4)____________________________ (8)______________________________

Your Name: __________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Telephone #___________________________________________

Fax #__________________________________________________

E-mail_________________________________________________

Questions? Call Erin Bolz or Joseph Syrnick at 215-985-9393 x 100 (Fax: 215-985-0101)

Please make check payable to: Delaware Valley Engineers' Week Council and mail to:

Joseph Syrnick

c/o Schuylkill River Development Corporation

2314 South Street,

Philadelphia, PA 19146

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Fellow Members:

Greetings and welcome to all, in this my first President’s Message. I look forward to sharing some club plans and thoughts in each issue.

First, I would like to thank and congratulate Joe Syrnick, our immediate past President, for his outstanding leadership. Joe set a high standard for leadership, which I will try to maintain.

Second, I want to recognize the outstanding service of the entire Board for the work done in promoting the engineering profession. Special thanks are extended to three retiring Board members: Pat Dougherty, Don Munson, and Jim D’Arcy. They have given invaluable service, all for the benefit of the Club. I was also happy to see Joe Krulikowski at several recent events. Joe has been fighting a serious illness, we are happy to hear that it is in remission and life is near normal now.

Third, recognition and thanks to our hyperactive, volunteer, Office Staff, “Dick Mulford, Tom Payne and Al Ritchie”. Their continuous work and dedication over many years is keeping our club vital and growing. They are an important part of the Club’s future, we appreciate their work.

Fourth, I welcome all new Club Officers and look forward to working with them in this new administrative year. The Board is now busy developing the Club’s upcoming programs. Details are included in this and future editions of the Bulletin. I urge you to get involved and participate in all activities: by attending meetings, and volunteering to join one of the Club’s Committees. I welcome and value your ideas, comments, initiatives and suggestions that will benefit the Club and its memberships. You can reach me by phone at 215-683-4479 or by e-mail at ruben.david@phila.gov and rubenddavid@msn.com.

Our Club Theme for the next year is: “Every Day is Engineers’ Day.” This was selected because engineers are working every day to improve the quality of life for everyone.

Our Club Goals for the next two years as the Engineering and Technical Center of the Delaware Valley are as follows.

• Promote the Club and diversify membership.
• Coordinate and work closely with all Delaware Valley Technical Societies.
• Promote the engineering profession to the public. Among others, the public shall include: the media, government, elected officials, non-technical organizations, engineering colleges, high schools and middle schools.

Lastly, I would like to congratulate Larry Moy, the recipient of the Club’s “George Washington Medal”. The Medal was presented to Larry on May 24, 2006 at a very special Club Luncheon attended by 85 of Larry’s closest friends and held at the Union League’s Dining Room.

Thanks for your involvement, and support of our Club. I am looking forward to seeing you at a future event.

Sincerely, Ruben D. David, President

BIKE THE EAST BANK

OF THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER

All Club Members are invited to bike or walk along the beautiful Schuylkill River in Center City. The event will be held on Sunday, September 10 2006, 11 AM to about 2 PM. The assembly point will be the River Information Trailer under the Walnut Street Bridge. Friends and family members are invited to join with members at this complimentary event sponsored by the Club.

Participants will receive an informative map providing locations and details of the historic sites along the way, including the newly developed Schuylkill Banks, the Fairmount Water Works, the Graff Memorial, Boathouse Row, and the bridges encountered along the river. The map will indicate a possible ten- mile bike loop; however, lesser distances may certainly be selected by each person. Tour the river at your own pace, and then return to the starting point for snacks and refreshments, all a courtesy of the Engineers’ Club.

After the bike ride, a demonstration will be conducted by Steve Christini, President and Founder of Christini AWD. Steve will demonstrate his patented AWD bicycle, which has been featured on the NBC Today Show and in Popular Mechanics Magazine. The demonstration of this unique bike is worth attending, even if you can not schedule the ride.

Please RSVP by September 6^th to Michael J. McAtee, 215-922-8081, ext. 1622

Or e-mail: mjmcatee@urbanengineers.com

Bikers will be expected to bring or rent a bike in working order. Repair services will not be available. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Please dress accordingly for the weather. This event will go on in light rain, but not in heavy rain. A rain date will be announced, if necessary. A waver form is required and must be signed by all adult participants and parents of children.

CHRIS PERKS WILL SPEAK

AT CLUB LUNCHEON

ON SEPTEMBER 27th

Chris Perks will be the Guest-Speaker at the Club Luncheon, 12 Noon, on September 27^th at One Parkway Building, 18^th Floor, Room 18-022, 1515 Arch Street. Cost will be $10.

His topic will be “The Coming Energy Crisis: What it means for Engineers.”

Three major issues will dominate our discourse for the next decade; peak oil, natural gas, and global climate change.

According to the Hirsch Report, the geological phenomenon of peak oil is about to result in a decade long shortage of liquid transportation fuels. Natural gas production is declining all over North America, and soon shortages will affect our heating and electrical systems. Scientists tell us that we must drastically reduce our carbon emissions or the climate might be altered irreversibly.

Please RSVP by September 20 to the Club Office via phone, fax, or e-mail. See Page 8 .

ENGINEERING TOURS OF

THE DELAWARE VALLEY

The Club has recently announced its upcoming field visitations to Delaware Valley locations. Four outstanding projects have been selected for group visit this fall. The tours are geared to the technical professional person; however, they are also of general interest to others as well. Family and friends are always welcome. Club membership is not required. Please note that the cost varies with the various tour venues. Please mail payment, by check, drawn to the Philadelphia Engineers’ Club.

These tours are for engineering professionals. They are an in-depth visit, behind the scenes where the public seldom gets. For those persons who are required to maintain their professional competency for state licensing requirements you will receive 2.5 PDH's for each tour.

Limitations have been placed by some of our hosts on the size of our tour group; therefore, reservations are required. Please telephone the club office or send in the tear-off form from the flyer, which was mailed earlier. Some tours are already near capacity. You may telephone the club office at 215-985-5701 for information and to make a reservation. Detailed directions will be sent to each enrolled participant approximately one week before each tour. This notice will be your reminder of the specific event, as well as a last minute communication with important details.

UPCOMING FALL TOURS

DELAWARE RIVER PORT TOUR ABOARD THE CAPTAIN LUCKY- Pier 24N, Philadelphia, PA. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at 9:30 AM- This 2 hour tour of the port will feature a presentation on port history by Bill Ward of the Seaport Museum. Club member and guest are $10 each; Non-members are $20 each. Up to 100 persons can be accommodated.

GLENCAIRN MUSEUM AND BRYN ATHYN CATHEDRAL- Bryn Athyn, PA. Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 11 AM. Visit the museum which is the former home of the Pitcairn family. Then tour the magnificent Bryn Athyn Cathedral. No charge for Club member and a guest; Non-members are $10 each. Tour group is limited to 40 persons.

ANSELMA STATION- HISTORIC GRIST MILL- Chester Springs, PA. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 10 AM. See a demonstration of milling operations at this historic 19^th century grist mill which was recently rededicated. No charge for Club member and a guest; Non–members are $10 each. Tour group is limited to 40 persons.

THE FRED J. COOPER MEMORIAL ORGAN AT THE KIMMEL CENTER- Philadelphia, PA. Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 10 AM. A “back of the house” tour and demonstration of this magnificent new instrument which was dedicated in May, 2006. Club member and a guest are $10 each; Non-members are $20 each. Tour group is limited to 40 persons.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

CAROL MARTSOLF, PE, a Club Director, and employed by Urban Engineers, Inc. is the recipient of the 2006 ASCE National Edmund Friedman Young Engineer Award for Professional Achievement! This prestigious award is annually presented to a very select younger member. It is evidence that Carol has exhibited: high technical competence, leadership qualities, and extensive service to the advancement of the profession. Congratulations Carol, it is well deserved and we celebrate with you at this special time.

FREDRIC PLOTNICK, PE, was featured in a news article in Engineering News Record, (6-5-06). Fred was featured in the article for his introduction of the Relationship Diagramming Method (RDM) which improves Critical Path Scheduling Methods. Congratulations Fred, super article!

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM-FALL 2006

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION CALL THOMAS PAYNE AT 215-985-5701

CONSTRUCTION

C-1 THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - (10 weeks - $650 - Start Monday 9/18/06 - 6:00 to 8:30 PM) - Primarily covers in depth the non-structural provisions of the "2003 International Building Code®" with a structural and materials overview. This code has been adopted as the state code for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland and two counties in Delaware. The 2003 International Building Code® will be provided as a text.

C-2 HOME AND BUILDING INSPECTION - (10 weeks - $550 - Start Monday 9/25/06 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM) - Things you need to know to inspect all types of external, internal and structural systems. A text, supplemental information and field trip will be provided.

C-3 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT - (8 weeks - $550 - Start Thursday 9/21/06 - 6:00 to 8:30 PM) - Develops a comprehensive management system for planning, scheduling, estimating costs and financial control of construction projects.

C-4 TECHNIQUES OF PROJECT CONTROLS - CPM - (11 weeks - $550 - Start Thursday 9/28/06 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM) - Practical planning, scheduling and cost control primarily using the Critical Path Method scheduling technique.

ELECTRICAL

E-1 BASIC PROTECTIVE RELAYING - (10 weeks - $550 - Start Wednesday 9/20/06 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM) - Application and testing of protective relays found in utility and industrial electric power systems.

E-2 FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL - (8 weeks - $550 - Start Thursday 9/21/06 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM) - Presents the fundamentals of instrumentation and process control as found in industrial plants.

E-3 FIBER OPTICS & NETWORK WIRING - (12 weeks - $700 - Start Tuesday 9/19/05 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM) - A hands on course on the installation, trouble shooting and repair of small fiber optic networks. This course satisfies the requirements for students who want to take the certification test for fiber optic installers.

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING

F-1 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS - (10 weeks - $550 - Start Monday 9/18/06 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM) - An in depth review of fire alarm and detection systems including building and fire code requirements, NFPA 72 and design of commercially available systems.

F-2 SPRINKLER SYSTEM BASICS- (10 weeks - $650 - Start Thursday 9/21/06 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM) - Detailed review of the NFPA standards for commercial and residential sprinklers, fire pumps, stand pipes, water supplies and underground.

MECHANICAL

M-1 HEATING & VENTILATION- (10 weeks - $650 - Start Wednesday 9/20/06 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM) - Covers building heating codes, heat loss calculations, heating and ventilation systems design, and equipment selection.

M-2 BASIC PIPING DESIGN - (10 weeks - $550 - Start Tuesday 9/19/06 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM) - Basic theory and application of piping design found in boilers, air-conditioning systems, refineries, nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, chemical processing, metallurgical industries and drainage systems.

M-3 AIR CONDITIONING- (10 weeks - $550 - Start Thursday 9/21/06 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM) - Covers building cooling codes, heat gain calculations, cooling and air conditioning systems design, and equipment selection. Successful completion of Engineers’ Club Heating & Ventilation Course is a prerequisite.

LICENCES AND INSPECTIONS

CHANGES IN PERMIT PROCESS

The City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections has written a letter to us dated April 27, 2006 and which we reproduce here..

Re: Licenses and Inspections Changes in Process.

Dear Permit Applicant:

The City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections , as a result of the Licenses and Inspections Concerted Automation Project (LICA), is making major changes in Permit Processing. We are very excited about these changes and the purpose of this letter is to share these changes with you. Our intent is to streamline our processes so that we can provide a better quality of service. Accordingly, the following changes will be in effect:

· The Department will collect a non-refundable filing fee of $100 for each permit application ($25 for one and two family). The filing fee will be credited to the final permit fee.

· Each application will include only one plan revision. A new application will be required if the revised plan does not meet the construction document requirements specified in the Code.

· You must have the legal address of the property, as established by the Board of Revision of Taxes, to file any permit application. Separate permits will be issued for each individual address.

· The Contractor’s ID number is required to file applications. The Department will supply each contractor with a unique ID number. Thereafter, this ID number must be used when filing applications.

· Pre-Paid Plumbing and Electrical Permits will no longer be issued. We expect to make these and other permits available on our web site soon. Pre-Paid Permits obtained prior to May 15, 2006 are valid for up to one year.

· A $4.00 per page imaging surcharge, imposed in October 2005, has been added to the final cost of the permit and is payable when the permit is issued. This includes plans associated with all permit applications.

· Required construction inspections as stipulated by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code will be printed on each permit and will be enforced by the Department. A $50.00 fee for failed inspections will be imposed

· For questions or comments, please e-mail L&ilica.permit@phila.gov

Sincerely, Robert D. Solvibile, Sr.,

Commissioner.

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

PROJECT ENGINEER REFRIGERATION

A/C EQUIPMENT

Bensalem manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment seeks a degreed engineer to provide engineering support for present and new product development. Work involves design, construction, testing, documentation, and approvals. Understanding of engineering principles involving heat transfer, airflow, refrigerants, compressors and controls required. Experience with computers, industry-codes, vendors and troubleshooting desired. We offer competitive salary, benefits and 401K. Send resume to: National Refrigeration & A/C Products, 539 Dunksferry Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 or FAX 215-244-1456. EOE/AA/M/FD/V

ELECTRONICS-MICROWAVE

A leading designer and manufacturer of microwave components and systems. We have immediate openings for the following positions:

PROCESS ENGINEER

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

ELECTRONIC TEST TECHNICIAN

Benefits package, including 401K, EOE/AA/M/FD/V. Send resume to:

Spectrum Microwave, Inc.

2707 Black Lake Place,

Philadelphia, PA 19154

or rementerf@specwave.com

REMEDIATION ENGINEER

ENVIRONMENTAL FIRM

Exton, PA office of Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an environmental consulting & remediation company with 650 employees coast to coast, seeks a motivated, proactive, environmental Remediation Engineer to assist with development and implementation of corporate engineering programs including innovative in-situ soil and groundwater remediation technologies like chemical oxidation. Will assist with technical guidance, business development, project management, and proposal writing. Opportunity to work on large, challenging gw remediation sites company-wide. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and typically 3+ years related remediation experience.

Please send email resume, including salary range to:

Resume@gesonline.com

For more information visit www.gesonline.com

EOE/AA/M/FD/V

NEW MEMBERS

REGINA B. O’NEILL

EDWARD J. TIERNAN

ADDIS VALENTINE

JAMES I. BURRIS, JR.

J. LUCAS ELRATH

VINCE BENDINELLI

MARK ALISESKY

JAMES B. MILLER

STEPHEN B. NOONAN

BRANDON S. SWARTLEY

TIFFANY N. ROLETTE

MICHAEL H. RUSSO

JOHN B. BOSCO

THE PUZZLE CORNER

SUMMER ISSUE CHAMPIONS

RON TRAWINSKI, DOYLESTOWN, PA

BILL ANDERSON, CHERRY HILL, NJ

J. LUCAS ELRATH, PHILA. PA

SUMMER ISSUE ANSWERS ARE:

#1, 3 inches uniform width around the picture. #2, 364 balls. #3, bushel, league, fathom, perch, furlong, chain, foot, barrel, township, section, gallon, ounce, pound, ream

NEW PUZZLE #1: CLINKING WINE GLASSES. When I have wine with a few people and we clink glasses and say “salud”, and each person clinks each other person exactly once. If there are 2 people, there is 1 clink. If there are 3 people there are 3 clinks. For 4 people it’s 3+2+1= 6 clinks. For 5 it’s 4+3+2+1=10 clinks. How many people were there, if I heard 903 clinks?

NEW PUZZLE #2: NEW HOUSE NUMBERS. The people living on Main Street all decide to buy new house numbers, so they line up at the store in order of their addresses: 1, 2, 3,….. If the store has 100 of each digit, what is the first address that won’t be able to buy its house numbers?

I will look for your answers. Give these a try and send your answers to the club office by E-mail, fax, or Postal Service. You may be named club puzzle champion.

CLUB OFFICERS

President

RUBEN D. DAVID

1^st Vice President

ERIC L. FLICKER

2^nd Vice President

MICHAEL J. McATEE

Executive Director,

Secretary-Treasurer

RICHARD A. MULFORD

Director of Education,

THOMAS B. PAYNE

Club Directors

LUCIA CHAN

E. MITCHELL SWANN

PHILIP W. WURSTA

JAMES P. MARKHAM, II

CAROL C. MARTSOLF

ALLAN R. RITCHIE

E. FRED BRECHER

CHRISTOPHER J. MENNA

ROBERT M. WRIGHT

Past Presidents

JOSEPH W. KRULIKOWSKI

JUDSON F. VOGDES

JOSEPH R. SYRNICK

The Engineers' Club of Philadelphia publishes the BULLETIN for distribution to its members and throughout the engineering and scientific community of the Delaware Valley.

Editor: Allan R. Ritchie

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