Calling all Members

APEGGA is hosting elementary family science nights at the following Aboriginal schools. Volunteers will act as greeters and staff hands-on science activities and demonstrations that have been prepared. Thirty volunteers are needed at each school. Volunteers should be at the school by 5:00 pm. The event is open to host school families from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Lindy Turner, Outreach Coordinator APEGGA, by Friday, Feb. 23, at lturner@apega.ca or 262-7714.

Volunteers Needed!
Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists

CALGARY SPRING GRADUATING STUDENTS WORKSHOP

When:  Saturday, March 10th, 2007

Where:  Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, 136 8 Ave SE

Time: 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Lunch:   Noon – 1:15 p.m.

This morning workshop is for new graduates in Engineering, Geology and Geophysics at the University of Calgary. Graduates interact with Practicing Professional Members in small groups who evaluate case studies on registration, compliance, ethics and investigative issues intended to demonstrate the importance of ethical considerations in the practice of the professions.

To make the day a success approximately 80 practicing professional members are needed to assist. Professionals participating in the Ring Ceremonies are also invited to attend the workshop.

The workshop is held in conjunction with the Ring Ceremonies: The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer also known as the Camp 18 Spring Iron Ring Ceremony and the Earth Ring Ceremony both being held at 1:30 p.m.

APEGGA is pleased to host the luncheon for those who assist at the workshop.

If you are a Professional Member and can assist with this event, please contact Britt Hanson at bhanson@apega.ca or (403) 262-7714. Graduating students participating in the Ring Ceremonies will sign up for the workshop at the U of C the same time as signing up to participate in the Ceremonies.

How to Reduce the SAGD Fuel Bill-
Understanding the SAGD Heat Cycle

Date:   Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Time:  Registration: 11:15 a.m.,  Luncheon: 11:45 a.m.,  Speaker: 12:15 p.m.

Location:  The Fairmont Palliser Hotel,  133 9 Avenue SW

Cost:  $36  Members and Guests, $18 Students

Guest Speaker:  Ian Buchanan, P.Eng., Jacobs Canada
                                            
The biggest operating cost for Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) thermal oil recovery is the fuel bill.  So what can we do, and why?  A complete solution requires a close look at energy consumption for the entire SAGD heat cycle from reservoir pore to pipeline and must include an operations perspective during design. 

This talk examines the entire system and offers ways to improve the heat recovery and reduce costs for new and old SAGD plants.

The talk topics: 

• Rethinking the glycol system
• Heat up the stacks
• Steam Generators with Cogeneration
• Reducing losses at the pad
• Package Boilers

To ensure adequate seating please pre-register with the Calgary APEGGA Office at 262-7714 prior to Friday, February 9, 2007. Calgary Branch accepts Visa, MasterCard, or American Express for tickets sold prior to the day of the event.