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CiSoft Seminar Series 2011
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Rajan Chokshi, Weatherford International
Talk Title: Real-time Optimization for Artificial Lift Systems
Abstract: Almost 90% of the oil wells are on some form of artificial lift and significant cost savings as well as production improvements are possible by employing analysis techniques that are integrated in real-time data acquisition systems. After discussing importance of real time optimization for artificial lift systems and basic infrastructure required for the same, this presentation focuses on a three tiered approach to the optimization and application integration. Three published case studies are presented to demonstrate effectiveness of such approaches.
Biography: Rajan Chokshi works for Weatherford International as a Director of training and competency for artificial lift and production optimization systems in Houston. In a career spanning over 25 years, Rajan has worked on many petroleum and software engineering projects globally in the areas of multi-phase flow, artificial lift design and optimization, and production optimization. He has made many presentations and continues to teach professional courses in these areas. Besides training and competency, his interests are developing and nurturing young talent globally; technology integration and commercialization. Rajan holds a Masters in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Kanpur, India and a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa, OK, USA
Host: CiSoft
More Info:More Information: CiSoft Seminar Chokshi.pdf
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) -
Audiences: Please RSVP: legat@usc.edu
Contact: Juli Legat
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CommNetS Seminar: Compressed Representations for Subsurface Imaging
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Behnam Jafarpour, University of Southern California
Talk Title: Compressed Representations for Subsurface Imaging
Series: Communications, Networks & Systems (CommNetS) Seminar
Host: Rahul Jain
More Info: http://csi.usc.edu/~dimakis/CommNetS/Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Rahul Jain
Event Link: http://csi.usc.edu/~dimakis/CommNetS/
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AME Department
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Yen Lin Han, Assistant Professor in Residence, University of Connecticut
Talk Title: Applications of Molecular Gas Dynamics to MEMS Devices
Abstract: Assistant Professor-in-Residence
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Connecticut
ABSTRACT:
Continuing advances in MEMS fabrication capabilities have facilitated significant progress in miniature devices. This can be achieved by utilizing molecular gas dynamics phenomena such as mass separation, thermal edge, and thermal creep flows. Besides the better-known Knudsen Compressor, other examples, including a continuous trace gas preconcentrator, and a thermal bimorph micropump will be discussed.
A trace gas preconcentrator is commonly included in gas detection systems to increase the ultra low, yet dangerous trace gas concentration, to the level at which a detection unit can accurately determine the presence of the trace gas. The widely-used adsorption/desorption preconcentrators interrupt gas flows for significant periods, in order to accumulate sufficient number of trace gas molecules, before they are released to the detection unit. The continuous Trace Gas Preconcentrator provides a unique approach, utilizing molecular gas dynamics theory to provide mass separation. In the continuous trace gas preconcentrator, the gas flow is not stopped and the time required to reach the proper concentration is significantly shorter than the adsorption/desorption method.
Using the rarefied gas dynamic phenomenon of thermal edge flow, a micropump with a built-in thermal bimorph microvalve is studied. This micropump contains an isolated heating element, made of thermal bimorph materials, that is serve as a heating element to initiate the flows, and to thermally activated bimorph valve. DSMC (Direct Simulation Monte Carlo) simulation results indicate the flow characteristics, including the maximum pressure ratio and mas flow rate vary with the bimorph valve lengths and the flow channel sizes. Finite element analysis of selected thermal bimorph structures has also demonstrated proper deflections of the thermal bimorph valve. Combining the flow and structural studies, the characteristics of the thermal bimorph micropump can be realized for future fabrication and experimental investigations.
Host: Professor Phil Muntz
More Info: http://ae-www.usc.edu/seminars/9-21-11-han.shtmlLocation: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - Room 150
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: April Mundy
Event Link: http://ae-www.usc.edu/seminars/9-21-11-han.shtml
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Abbott Laboraties Info Session
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Join representatives of this company as they share general company information and available opportunities.
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Meet and Mingle with Cisco
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Workshops & Infosessions
LOTS-O-FUN! We're starting our "professional development" series out right with a fun and functional event featuring representatives from CISCO, one of SWE's 6 general sponsors. Bring your make-up and we'll bring some as well, along with all kinds of makeover styles that we'll ask you to recreate on a partner. Then our corporate representatives will give advice about which looks are appropriate for work (or only after 5 o'clock). They'll also be bringing their own makeup bags to give us a peek into the professional woman's boudoir! (If you're not into makeup, good for you, but come anyway for a fun makeover!) We'll be serving snacks and professional advice, so don't miss out!
Check out Cisco's website here!
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/hmpgs/index.htmlLocation: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 116
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Society of Women Engineers Society of Women Engineers
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Chevron "Meet And Greet" with SHPE and NSBE
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 @ 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Representatives from Chevron will be giving information about their internship program. This is hosted by SHPE and NSBE. Food and drinks will be provided.
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: NSBE National Society of Black Engineers
