Continuing Education Boot Camp 2023

Monday September 18
Drexel University Hill Conference Room
LeBow Engineering Center, Room 240
31st and Market BLDG 27 Click for MAP

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Welcoming Remarks

The National Electrical Code
by Joseph Maida, PE
The National Electrical Code for protection of people & equipment is instructive to engineers of all disciplines.
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Taken by the Wind
by Joseph Maida, PE
Sky Diving Wind Tunnel Power and Drive Train - The history and evolution of simulated sky diving vertical wind tunnels taught by one of the foremost developers and patent holders in this field.

Refinery 101
by Doug Kriebel, PE
One of our most important Industrial Sectors is Oil and Gas. A key part of this are refineries, which turn crude oil into transportation fuel and other products. A Refinery can appear overwhelming with tanks, pipes, pumps, heat exchangers, instruments, controls, and other equipment. Learn what a refinery does, and the major units and equipment involved.


Industrial Waste Water Treatment
by Doug Kriebel, PE
Clean water is essential to our lives. Industrial wastewater systems are key to maintaining our future water supplies. We will discuss how modular systems can solve current industrial wastewater issues. This will include industrial wastewater strategy and details of common wastewater control systems such as pH control, heavy metal removal, solids removal, and Zero discharge

Lunch on Your Own
We recommend Shake Shack 3200 Chestnut Street
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Pneumatic Conveying
by Jack Hillbert, PE
This course will present the options for pneumatic conveying systems including the basic types of systems and modes of operation. Typical applications and knowledge of how to make the most cost effective selection of available technologies



ASTM Process of Standards Development
by David Fleisher, PE
Experience live the ASTM process of standards development for the proposed "Standard Guide for Premises Design Considering Snow and Ice Management for the Reduction of Pedestrian Slips."




Curriculum for Environmental Engineering
by Marlene Troy, PhD, PE of Wilkes University
Whether you studied one Environmental Engineering course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed. As a Professional Engineer you are responsible to know a smattering of all fields of engineering, and to know what you don't know and must seek a consult. Come learn when to refer for assist from another.

Amusement Rides: How much thrill?
by Robert S. Cargill II, PhD, PE, President PSPE-Philly
The F2291 standard of ASTM International sets the standard across most of the world for acceleration limits for amusement rides. These limits form the basis for amusement ride design, including the design of the restraint system. This talk will introduce the biomechanical bases for these limits and describe the history behind the establishment of the duration-dependent exposure limits.



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Tuesday September 19
Drexel University University Crossing Conference Room
University Crossing, Room 410
3175 JFK Blvd BLDG 89 Click for MAP

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Welcoming Remarks

Contract Law for Engineers
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
The Contract and the Specification are not what the Engineer meant nor what the contractor would like but rather how the Judge reads the contract documents. Explore the thought process of the Judge.


Tort Law for Engineers
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
To err is human. To act with wrongful intent is too often human. But when and why should the engineer without fault still be held responsible?. Covering intentional acts, negligence and issues of strict liability.


Electrical Safety for Engineers
by Joe McGowan, PhD PE
A review of EE fundsmentals will be accomplished with illustrative examples of real world exposures, accidents, and their sequels.





Curriculum for Engineering Technology (BSET)
by Richard Grandrino, Program Director of Drexel System Engineering and Engineering Management
Review training and curriculum of those earning a degree in Engineering Technology and how these graduates may best assist a Professional Engineer




Lunch on Your Own
We recommend Lascala's Fire University City 3200 Chestnut Street
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Project Scheduling with CPM
by Fredric L. Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
Whether a construction or other time-sensitive project, getting done on-time is important. Early completion to earn a bonus is even better. Learn from the author of CPM in Construction Management how to build a logic network for earliest completion, and how to manage through the project to deal with all-to-often changes and unexpected events.

Engineering Management of Prof Engrs
by Dr. Carlo Ciliberti
Dr. Ciliberti is a Senior Manager of Automation and Engineering, Johnson & Johnson and Part Time Associate Teaching Instructor of Drexel University Engineering Management Department. He will discuss the curriculum for the program and general comments upon how management of professionals differs from that of other employees.

Systems Engineering 101
by Rick Grandrino, Director of Sys Eng and Eng Mgt
Whether you studied one System Engineering course or majored in your college days, today's curriculum has changed. As a Professional Engineer you are responsible for bringing all fields of engineering to bear on your project, whether primarily mechanical, electrical, chemical or civil in nature. Review the modern System Engineering curriculum for a refresher or introduction to providing the multi-facited engineered project of today.

Defending Your License
by Keith Bergeron, BSME, Esq.
Your worst nightmare has visited - you are asked to appear before the State Board of Engineers on a Question of Discipline. Do you need an attorney? Learn from Keith Bergeron on how to best respond to the summons. Keith's practice focuses on Issues of Design Professionals as well as Construction Law and Litigation. Learn how to protect your license from the pro.



Additional Courses are available from
PSPE-Philadelphia ON-LINE.
Acquire up to 35 additional credit hours on-line
at http://pspe-philly.org/MCECourses/BuyNow-1.htm.

Questions on our Boot Camp?
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Wednesday September 20
Drexel University Hill Conference Room
LeBow Engineering Center, Room 240
31st and Market BLDG 27 Click for MAP

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Welcoming Remarks

uCity Development
by Eli Brinker and Elisabetta Iannetti
Demonstration of application of Geotechnical and Civil Engineering. Participants will understand the site investigation and lab testing required to complete analysis, and the importance of keeping the geotechnical engineer of record involved during construction will be examined and discussed.

Patently Unobvious
by Edward Howard
The US Constitution was the first device to protect the intellectual property of Innovators such as Engineers. Join us to learn how to protect your property.

Foamed Glass Aggregate
by Theresa Andrejack Loux, PhD, PE, ENV SP
This presentation will be an introduction to foamed glass aggregate (FGA) with a focus on reviewing different types and properties of FGA and various applications, including one that helped mitigate the impact of the I-95 bridge collapse earlier this year in Philadelphia



The I-95 Rebuild; other FGA Case Histories
by Theresa Andrejack Loux, PhD, PE, ENV SP
Theresa will educate on several case histories where FGA was an integral part of the implemented design. One project that will be highlighted is the I-95 bridge collapse and emergency repair that occurred earlier this year in Philadelphia.




Lunch on Your Own
We recommend CM Chicken 3180 Chestnut Street
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Centrifugal Pumps and Applications
by Doug Kriebel, PE
Pumps are second only to motors in the number of applications in industrial, municipal and commercial installations. As engineers we need to understand how pumps and systems work together. We will discuss pump systems, pump design, industrial applications, most common failure modes, and common system design errors leading to these failures.


NFPA 70 - 2023 and NFPA 70E - 2021
by Joseph Maida, PE
Electrical Safety in the Workplace is knowledge needed by every discipline of engineer. Come learn what is the latest update on this required knowledge.




Ethics for Engineers
by Joseph Maida, PE
"To place service before profit, the honor and standing of my profession before personal advantage, and the public health, safety, property and general welfare above all other considerations" is more than an aspiration. What are the limits to serving your client or your employer?



Ethics for Engineers - Part II
by Joseph Maida, PE
"To place service before profit, the honor and standing of my profession before personal advantage, and the public health, safety, property and general welfare above all other considerations" is more than an aspiration. What are the limits to serving your client or your employer?




PSPE State Annual Conference being held
September 21st and 22nd at the
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia NorthEast
2400 Lincoln Highway, Trevose PA
Acquire up to 15 additional credit hours at the Conference
for more information visit our State PSPE webaite at https://www.pspe.org/pspe-2023-conference/