2014: Past Meetings

The following is a summary of previously held meetings in 2014 listed in reverse chronological order.
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Dinner Meeting
Topic: Microalgae Production and Conversion into Renewable Fuel
 Microalgae Production and Conversion into Renewable Fuel
Speaker: Dr. Jim ManganaroJim spent over 30 years in FMC’s Process R & D Group. FMC is a producer of many chemicals and Jim consults primarily in process and product development, mathematical simulation and micro-reactor technology. For the past 5 years he has worked with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in the area of biofuels. His background includes Assistant Professor at Manhattan College and research in General Electric’s fuel cell program. Jim has a BS and MS from MIT and a Ph.D from RPI and is a PE in New Jersey.Presentation: Aspects of the current energy picture and biofuels will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be on the process and economics for converting algae into a liquid fuel which shows the importance of by-products. The base case is for a demo at 1000 barrels per day of hydrogenated algae oil requiring about six acres of algae ponds.PLACE: GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL- Hat Tavern Restaurant
570 Springfield Ave. near Morris Ave in downtown Summit, NJTIME: 5:00 pm Council meeting, 6:00 pm Dinner and Presentation.

REGISTRATION: Registration is $35 for members and non-members. Please contact Dr. John Bonacci at ACC&CE: email: accce@chemconsult.org, phone: 908-230-8488 or regular mail: P.O. Box 902, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0902.

Thursday Oct 18, 2014
Dinner Meeting
Topic: Annual
Membership meeting
Agenda:Minutes last meeting – Dr. John Bonacci

President’s Comments past year – Dr. Joseph Porcelli

Presentation & Discussion for 2014 fiscal year –   Pres. Joe Porcelli

Actions Required:
1. Pass the Budget for FY 2015
2. Elect/ Approve new Officers and Council Directors (new slate to end 12-31-17)

PLACE: GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL- Hat Tavern Restaurant
570 Springfield Ave. near Morris Ave in downtown Summit, NJ

TIME: 5:00 pm Council meeting, 6:00 pm Dinner and Presentation.

REGISTRATION: Registration is $35 for members and non-members. Please contact Dr. John Bonacci at ACC&CE: email: accce@chemconsult.org, phone: 908-230-8488 or regular mail: P.O. Box 902, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0902.

Thursday Sep 18, 2014
Dinner Meeting
Topic: Feeding 9.5 Billion People
Speaker: Dr. Richard SchauerAbstract: Dr. Schauer was raised on a farm in Central NJ and has worked on developing pesticides for many years. As a Scientist he is deeply concerned by the lack of knowledge by the general public. Therefore he developed two presentations relating the importance of science and engineering to agriculture and the current presentation. He will deal with questions and address several political and environmental issues.

Bio: Dr. Schauer has over 50 years experience in the Chemical Industry and has been employed by two major companies. He has been a Consultant in regulatory affairs since 1992 and has traveled to 45 countries.

PLACE: GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL- Hat Tavern Restaurant
570 Springfield Ave. near Morris Ave in downtown Summit, NJ

TIME: 5:00 pm Council meeting, 6:00 pm Dinner and Presentation.

REGISTRATION: Registration is $35 for members and non-members. Please contact Dr. John Bonacci at ACC&CE: email: accce@chemconsult.org, phone: 908-230-8488 or regular mail: P.O. Box 902, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0902.

Tuesday May 13, 2014
Dinner Meeting
Topic: SUSTAINABILITY
Speaker: Dr. Philip N. Eisner of Summit, NJ.Abstract: Dr. Eisner casts the issue as a battle of Nature versus Technology, caused by our exploding population, exacerbated by primal human drives. He will examine industrial pollution, waste disposal, agricultural problems, water use and the destruction of wilderness. Ultimate sustainability of civilization requires the mobilization of political, economic and technological resources of many future generations.

Bio: Dr. Eisner has a BS from MIT and a Ph. D. from NYU, both in Physics. He has had an extensive industrial and academic career.

PLACE: GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL- Hat Tavern Restaurant,
570 Springfield Ave. near Morris Ave in downtown Summit, NJ

TIME: 4:00 pm Council meeting, 6:00 pm Dinner and Presentation.

REGISTRATION: Registration is $35 for members and non-members. Please contact Dr. John Bonacci at ACC&CE: email: accce@chemconsult.org, phone or fax: 908-464-3182 or regular mail: P.O. Box 902, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0902.