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Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012
Lunch Meeting |
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Topic: “POLITICS & TECHNOLOGY: A MIX NOT MADE IN HEAVEN “ |
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Speaker: DR. JOHN C. BONACCI, FIBONACCI CONSULTING LLC
Bio: John is a former councilman from Berkley Heights, NJ. He has BS and MS from Clarkson University and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently Executive Director of ACCCE and a member. John is a registered PE in NY and a Registered US Patent Agent. He worked for USAF, DUPONT, MOBIL Corp and Englehard as a Vice-President. He is listed on 101 global patents, has published numerously in refereed and other journals, authored a chapter in an environmental encyclopedia and chaired many symposiums as well as Adjunct Professor at Rutgers and Stevens and a Visiting Professorship at Rutgers.
SUBJECT DETAILS: The presentation will provide some insight into problems a scientist faced over four years as a public servant. Some case histories will be discussed and plenty of opinions and recommendations for other scientists, engineers and technology types.
PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726
TIME: 2:30 pm Lunch followed by the Presentation
REGISTRATION: $30 ACC&CE Members, $35 Non-members
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Tuesday October 23, 2012
Dinner Meeting |
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Topic: ANNUAL MEETING |
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Agenda
5:00 p.m. Council Meeting
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
6:30 p.m. Dinner
PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726
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Thursday Sept. 27, 2012
Dinner Meeting |
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Topic: “Technology Commercialization: A University’s Perspective “ |
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Speaker: Rick Smith, MSEE, MBA, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Abstract: In 2011, US university research expenditures exceeded $60 billion, mostly from the Federal Government. Since 1980 university technology transfer offices (TTO) throughout the USA and a changing philosophy in Industry re an open innovation policy started more work closely with industry on commercializing university inventions. The main goal in the universities is to create more revenue for the university and economic growth for the state in which they reside. All aspects of these efforts will be discussed in the presentation.
Bio: Rick Smith is the Director of Technology Licensing & Commercialization covering Physical Sciences and Engineering for Rutgers Office of Technology Commercialization. Rick evaluated early and late stage technologies for Fortune 1000 clients. He has managed both US and International clients for technology acquisitions. Rick is also a former corporate financial consultant. Rick is a member of the Licensing Executives Society (LES).
PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726
TIME: 6:30 pm Dinner followed by the Presentation
REGISTRATION: $30 ACC&CE Members, $35 Non-members
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Dinner Meeting |
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Topic: “Compounding of Nano-Solids Into Thermoplastic Resins” |
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Speaker: Thomas M. Cunningham, Extrusion Technical Services
Abstract: One of the challenges using Nano-solids such as Carbon Nano-Tubes (CNT’s) is compounding them into a resin matrix. Separating the particles from each other is very difficult and the success of separation can greatly enhance the performance of the compound. Conventional compounding techniques and new successes will be presented.
Bio: Tom Cunningham is an Extrusion Consultant at his firm working in extrusion for more than 30 years. Mr. Cunningham gained his experience at a toll compounder employee for 20 years followed by 15 years as a consultant. He has held positions as Production Manager, Plant Manager, Engineering Manager, Director of Operations and President. His experience comes from over 25 polymer types and hundreds of additives, fillers and reinforcements.
PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726
TIME: 6:30 pm Dinner followed by the Presentation
REGISTRATION: $30 ACC&CE Members, $35 Non-members
DIRECTIONS: See below
To RESERVE: Call 1-908-464-3182 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Dinner Meeting |
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Topic: “Shear Rates Exceeding One Million Reciprocal Seconds” |
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Speaker: Dr. David W. Riley, Extrusion Engineers
Abstract: In the last 50 years there have been dramatic changes in the understanding of Shear and its results on changes in molecular structure, particularly in the field of polymers.
Is there a relationship between lubrication and structure that transcends the process of extrusion, injection molding and even automotive engines? Yes, they all depend on lubrication for control of the critical molecular structures involved in each process.
The key is the rate of Shear. We have studied this up to 10 to the 7th power reciprocal seconds with all sizes of molecules. The important aspects of these studies are in the change or control of molecular structures associated with shear and the free radicals involved. In addition the presence of oxygen and other crucial items is a real factor in terms of the life of the equipment and the lubricant. Depending on the type of molecules involved, the structure can be quite stable under shear but in most cases the changes in structure are dramatic.
The shear rates vary greatly in extrusion depending not only on the flight clearance but also on the compression ration of the screw. We have dealt with ratios as high as 15 to 1 in contrast to the normal 3 to 1. We have also seen the heat of shear exceed 100 degrees C. above the extrusion temperature of the melt. We will be discussing a wide range of polyolefins as well as PVC and the need for controlling additives as well as other factors.
Bio: Dr. Riley earned a BS from Tufts College, MS & PHD degrees from Ohio State University. He has consulted for 30 years in Polymer Processing, is a Fellow of AAAS, member of ASTM, SPE and Past President of American Institute of Chemists. He is a 48 year member of Society of Applied Spectroscopy and a member and Council Director of ACCCE.
PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726
TIME: 6:30 pm Dinner followed by the Presentation
REGISTRATION: $30 ACC&CE Members, $45 Non-members
DIRECTIONS: See below
To RESERVE: Call 1-908-464-3182 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Dinner Meeting |
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Topic: “Bioremediation: What It Can Do, and What It Might Cost” |
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Speaker: Prof. Peter F. Strom, PhD
Abstract: Bioremediation may be a preferred technology for site remediation in many cases because of the potential cost savings – especially where it can be applied in situ. Under what conditions is bioremediation feasible today? What are the limitations? How might the range of acceptable situations be expanded in the future? This discussion will introduce bioremediation as one among several alternatives for contaminated sites, including its potential benefits and limitations. Its promise for coal tar (creosote) contaminated sites will be discussed. Additionally, the possibility of using cometabolism to make additional contaminants (such as polychlorinated biphenyls and trichloroethylene) amenable to treatment will be presented.
Bio: Peter F. Strom (strom@aesop.rutgers.edu) is a Professor of Environmental Science (www.envsci.rutgers.edu) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Environmental & Biological Sciences, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1980. He has a B.S. in Physical Sciences from MIT (1971), and an M.S. (1975) and Ph.D. (1978) in Environmental Science from Rutgers. He has been a researcher (1977-1980) at the Sanitary Engineering Research Lab, Univ. of California at Berkeley, and a Visiting Scholar (1989-1990) at Michigan State Univ. He teaches advanced graduate and undergraduate courses in Biological Waste Treatment and Hazardous Waste Management as well as introductory courses in Environmental Science. His research has focused on the microbial ecology of the biological treatment of wastes.
PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726
TIME: 6:30 pm Dinner followed by the Presentation
REGISTRATION: $35 ACC&CE Members, $45 Non-members
DIRECTIONS: See below
To RESERVE: Call 1-908-464-3182 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org
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Snuffy’s Restaurant
Park and Mountain Ave. (off Route 22)
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Tel: 1-908-322-7726
Route 22 East : (Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, New Providence Exit) – Make a right turn at the exit (under overpass) and then go straight on Park Avenue for about 100 yards. Snuffy’s will be on the right. Route 22 West : (Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, New Providence Exit) – At the exit, make a right turn. At the traffic light, make a left turn and take the overpass over Route 22. At the end of the overpass, make a right onto Park Avenue. Snuffy’s will be on the right.
Garden State Parkway : (North and South) – Take Exit 140 from the Garden State Parkway and follow the signs for Route 22 West. Once on Route 22 West, follow the directions above.
Route 78 : (East and West) – Take Exit 41 from Route 78. Follow the signs to Scotch Plains. This will put you onto Plainfield Avenue. Follow Plainfield Avenue straight through the traffic light, where it becomes Bonnie Burn Road. Follow Bonnie Burn Road to the next traffic light and make a right turn (sign Scotch Plains/Newark). Follow the overpass over Route 22(traffic may back up here). At the end of the overpass, make a right onto Park Avenue. Snuffy’s will be on the right.
New Jersey Turnpike : (North and South) – Take Exit 14 from the New Jersey Turnpike and follow the signs to Route 78 West. Once on Route 78 West, follow the directions above. |
