Events Calendar

AIChE 3rd Socal Meeting

"Process Optimization - Perceptions, Dreams, and Reality"

Process Optimization is a complex subject, one often misunderstood. Mr. Nick's talk will detail his experiences with "optimization" projects ranging from Corporate Operations Research planning models, to process revamp studies. Grass-root designs, and on-line operations. Similarities and differences in the methodology and approach to each type of project will be covered. Hopefully listeners will come away with a better perspective of what is possible in this area and maybe what is not.

Speaker's Bio
Pete Nick is a registered PE in the state of California. His 35 year career has spanned the range of process support work with EPCM companies (Fluor & WorleyParsons - 14+ yrs comb.), to corporate operations and local advanced control & optimization(Unocal 13 yrs), IS/IT/Software Dev (Simsci/IBM/Siemens 6+ yrs) Mr. Nick has a BS from University of Arizona and an ME from Cal Poly Pomona, both in Chemical Engineering. He has lived in California for 34 of his 35 years, or 29 of his 35 years if you count travel time. He is a founding member of and past president (1987) of the Orange county section.

Also:
Ben Lascelles, President CSULB AIChE, will give a 10-15 minute beer project presentation.

Cost: FREE for members!, $5 for other students WITH RSVP
We will meet to carpool at 4.15pm in front of RTH.

If you would like to RSVP to this event, please send an email to aiche.usc@gmail.com with your first and last name, student ID number, and indicate if you will be able to drive.

THE DEADLINE TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, AT 5PM

Location: CSU Long Beach Campus

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: USC American Institute of Chemical Engineers