OSPE-FCC May Luncheon Program
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Place: Hickory House
550 Officecenter Pl., Gahanna, OH 43230
Time: Registration: 11:30 am
Lunch: 11:50 am
Speaker: 12:00 pm
Closing Remarks: 1:00 pm
Cost: Members: $25.00 & Non-Members: $35.00 SPE@OSU Students: $10.00
Registration: CLICK HERE. Register on-line with debit/credit card, pay by check or cash at the door. No access to a computer, contact Steve Day, at 614-876-7525, to help with registration.
Title: “PFAS' Effects on Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems”
Abstract: PFAS' removal is critical at municipal water systems. USEPA is setting enforceable individual-MCL of 4.0-ppt on PFOA and PFOS and, 10-ppt for PFNA, PFHxS, and “GenX Chemicals.” Under clean water action, USEPA is verifying wastewater effluent guidelines. This presentation includes technologies for PFAS removal and projected cost effects to municipal water facilities.
Learning objectives:
· PFAS and chemical characteristics;
· Technologies for PFAS-removal;
· Resolution-requirement(s) on removal of PFAS; and,
· Cost effects to municipalities.
Presenter: Dr. S. Rao Chitikela, PhD, PE, PEng, BCEE, F. ASCE. Executive - Water, Energy, & EHSs, RC-WEE Solutions LLC
Biography: S. Rao Chitikela holds a PhD in Civil Engineering and has a 30-yr work experience encompassing the government, industry, and academia. Rao is currently an independent consultant providing services on water-infrastructure updating, energy-efficiency, and EHSs. Dr. Chitikela has proven expertise on: drinking water quality; drinking water and wastewater processing, and effective disposal of solids; water-reuse; biogas-to-energy CHP renewable-systems and other renewables; air pollution control; and environmental permitting, auditing, & compliance verification. He is a registered professional engineer in a few states of US and AB-Canada, and AAEES board certified environmental engineer (BCEE) in the specialties of Water supply & Wastewater (currently, Chair of the committee), Air Pollution Control, and Environmental Sustainability. Rao has advised with a technical leadership role on supporting the water-infrastructure upgrades at various cities, towns, and villages in the US, where the project(s) are delivered via a verified, guaranteed, and positive-cashflow observed performance assurance infrastructure delivery (PAID) model and that meeting requirements of sustainability and resilience. Dr. Chitikela memberships in technical and professional societies include NSPE, AAEES, ASCE, WEF, AWWA, A&WMA, SWANA, ACS, and IEEE.
A certificate for 1 hour of Professional Development for attending the program will be emailed to the attendee.
OSPE-FCC April Luncheon Program
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Place: Hickory House
550 Officecenter Pl., Gahanna, OH 43230
Time: Registration: 11:30 am
Lunch: 11:50 am
Speaker: 12:00 pm
Closing Remarks: 1:00 pm
Cost: Members: $25.00 & Non-Members: $35.00 SPE@OSU Students: $10.00
Registration: CLICK HERE Register on-line with debit/credit card, pay by check or cash at the door. No access to a computer, contact Steve Day, at 614-876-7525, to help with registration.
Title: “Integrity Management for Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems”
Abstract: The diligent pursuit of assuring the mechanical integrity of pipelines carrying hazardous liquids or gases is of critical importance for safe operations. The consequences of failure can be very significant, affecting not only the financial burden of repairing assets, but also impacting the safety of people nearby, or environmental impacts ranging from oil spills to the release of greenhouse gases. Therefore, material degradation threats such as internal or external corrosion, pressure cycle fatigue, welding issues, third party damage, and other degradation mechanisms need to be managed actively. The professional field of “Integrity Management” uses the combined knowledge of materials and fabrication, periodic inspections, pressure testing, risk assessment, failure root cause analysis, and operational factors. This presentation will highlight the efforts taken by engineers to prevent pipeline leaks and ruptures, showing a variety of issues through example cases. Some of the Code, Standards and Regulations used to manage pipeline integrity will also be discussed.
Learning objectives:
1. Recognize and describe various material degradation mechanisms, including internal and external corrosion, pressure cycle fatigue, welding issues, and third-party damage, that pose threats to pipeline integrity.
2. Explain the importance of periodic inspections, pressure testing, risk assessment, and failure root cause analysis in maintaining pipeline integrity.
3. Interpret and apply key provisions of codes and standards to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
Presenter: Michiel P. Brongers, PE, PMP, Fellow ASME
Michiel.Brongers@kiefner.com
Biography: Michiel Brongers is a Principal Engineer with Kiefner and Associates, Inc. He has 26 years of international experience in materials and corrosion with applications in integrity management and failure investigations for the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, manufacturing, and energy industries. Mr. Brongers is originally from The Netherlands, where he received a Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Delft University of Technology. A resident of Columbus since 1997, Mr. Brongers is a registered PE in Ohio, is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and holds certifications as Materials Selection and Design Specialist from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), and as Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
A certificate for 1 hour of Professional Development for attending the program will be emailed to the attendee
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Place: Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in German Village
240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206
Time: Registration: 11:30 am, Lunch: 11:50 am, Speaker: 12:00 pm, Closing Remarks: 1:00 pm
Cost: Members: $25.00 & Non-Members: $35.00. SPE@OSU Students: $10.00
Registration: CLICK HERE Pay by check or cash at the door. No access to a computer, contact Steve Day, at 614-876-7525, to help with registration.
Title: “Post-Construction Best Management Practices (BMPs)”
Abstract: Best management practices (BMPs) help manage stormwater runoff, mitigate pollution in urban and developed areas, and can be used in a variety of settings ranging from natural areas, agricultural production, and commercial development. They are practices aimed at improving water quality, reducing erosion and sedimentation, and maintaining the overall hydrology of an area. BMPs have become a buzzword in recent years, but they serve a greater purpose and have a function. It is important to understand there are also different categories for classifying BMPs, types of BMPs, regulations, and future trends in the world and research areas of BMPs.
Learning Objectives:•
BMPs help with managing stormwater runoff and mitigating pollution in urban and developed areas
• There are three general categories for post-construction BMPs
• Stormwater BMPs matter because they are:
o protecting water quality,
o preventing erosion, and
o preserving ecological balance
• Future trends for post-construction BMPs are increasing
• A changing environment will need to be accounted for in BMPs
Presenter: Ms. Ashlee Balcerzak, MS
Biography: Ms. Balcerzak has a B.S. in Environmental Science and a M.S. in Ecological Engineering from The Ohio State University. During her studies, she completed three research projects, a first-author publication, and a TEDx-Talk. She has over three years of industry experience and five years of academic research experience. Ms. Balcerzak has expertise in the intersection between environmental science, nutrients, and ecological engineering. She is a LEED Green Associate, published author and Rosgen II certified. Her project background ranges from civil engineering design, ecological restoration, and proposal writing. She has worked with public and private sector clients and has successfully helped write over $5 million in public sector proposals.
A certificate for 1 hour of Professional Development for attending the program will be emailed to the attendee
