SA Mechanical Engineer September 2016

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Publication of the SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering, incorporating News of Associate Organisations

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Supporting customers is key and the Zest WEG Group operates a strategically situated network of branches and distributors across the continent. This ensures the highest levels of technical support as well as easy access to product and parts.

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An in-depth understanding of the harsh conditions found within the mining sector and years of experience on the African continent, have ensured that the Zest WEG Group service offering is fit-for-purpose.

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WEG products are engineered to facilitate a safe and reliable mine and plant with operational stability and the highest possible production levels as an objective.

Reduced maintenance and ease of serviceability assist in lowering the total cost of ownership for the mine.

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The Zest WEG Group has been servicing the mining sector for more than 35 years and by leveraging best practice engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the group is able to offer a range of standard off-the-shelf products as well as end-to-end energy solutions.

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From single product installations to individually customised solutions, which are application specific, the latest technology is used to ensure optimum performance and reliability without compromising on energy efficiency.

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The Zest WEG Group, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, started out as a South African company and maintains its strong commitment to contributing to the development of the African region.

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www.zestweg.com

for more about our offerings in the mining sector

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Power Tranformers Tiger RMU Overhead Lines MV Switchgear Mini Substations Mobile/Containerised Substations MV Motors E-Houses Distribution Transformers Motor Control Centres MV Slipring Motor MV Drive Automation Control Room Invicta Vibrator Motors Diesel Generator Electrical Construction LV Motors & Drives

for the entire mining sector.

RELIABLE ENERGY SOLUTION

Chris Reay

Chairman of the Working Committee: Communications (SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering)

Like-mined suppliers cooperate to provide missing gaps in the supply chain from their collective capabilities which assists in being competitive with overseas suppliers

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Your boutique business destination Surrounded by lush gardens in the hub of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, The Peartree in Craighall Park caters for groups of two through to 100 guests in nine well-appointed and equipped business suites.

Breakfast meetings, working lunches, indoor or outdoor dining, half-day and full-day packages including all welcome refreshments, teas and lunches are offered in Standard, Gold and Platinum packages.

Secure parking, business centre, fibre optic broadband AV, lockable space, and an onsite Hair & Beauty Boutique, all underpinned by highly qualified and helpful staff dedicated to ensuring your event is a success, make The Peartree a destination of choice.

www.thepeartree.co.za e-mail: info@thepeartree.co.za Tel: 011 781 1401 41 St. Albans Ave, Craighall Park

S MECHANICAL A ENGINEER benefits of Point-to-Point travel

affordable

Utilising community airports as

strategic hubs will result in increased air traffic which will in turn significantly reduce the overall cost of travel, creating an affordable solution to a wider client base.

tiMe savinG

Flying shorter distances between community airports is more cost effective than hub-to-hub and reduces travel time. Less time traveling results in more time to conduct business or spent with family.

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Developing and upgrading airport infrastructure at community level acts as a catalyst for increased economic prosperity in previously marginalised areas.

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Council 2014 - 2016

Company Affiliates

Office Bearers President.......................... Prof JL van Niekerk (Wikus) Vice President..................................... A Roos (Andre) National Treasurer.............................. To be confirmed

Branch Chairpersons Central .............................................. C Kruger (Carel) Eastern Cape......................... G van den Berg (Gideon)

Autodesk as represented

by Worldsview Technologies Ainsworth Engineering (Pty) Ltd Alstom Power Service SA (Pty) Ltd

Mod-U-Flow CC Osborn Engineered Products SA (Pty) Ltd PaCMan Projects & Maintenance PPS Insurance Co Limited Rotek Engineering

Mpumalanga Highveld ....................N Lecordier (Noel)

Babcock Ntuthuko Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Vaal........................................ Prof LM Masu (Leonard)

Bosch Projects (Pty) Ltd

SA Power Services (Pty) Ltd

DCD Group (Pty) Ltd

Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd

Festo (Pty) Ltd

SEW Eurodrive

Fluor SA (Pty) Ltd

Siemens Ltd

Green Plan Consultants (Pty) Ltd

Spirax Sarco (Pty) Ltd

KwaZulu Natal .............................R Walker (Raymond)

Western Cape .............................. S Pietrangeli (Sven)

Portfolios: Communications/ Strategic Planning/ Specialist Groups . . .................................. CD Reay (Chris) Education (Universities of Technology).. E Zawilska (Ewa)

S.A.M.E Water (Pty) Ltd

Professional Development

Hatch Goba (Pty) Ltd

Tenova Mining and Minerals SA

Programme........................................ M Black (Malcolm)

Howden Power (a div of Howden Africa)

Thyssenkrupp Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Chief Executive Officer: Vaughan Rimbault National Office Manager: Anisa Nanabhay

Howden Projects (a div of James Howden)

Ultra-Flow Engineering Services CC

PO Box 511, Bruma, 2026

Kelvion Thermal Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Vital Engineering (Pty) Ltd

To be confirmed............................. G Bartholomew (Bart)

Technology Programme.. ...................... SZ Hrabar (Steve)

Tel: (011) 615-5660 Email: info@saimeche.org.za Website: www.saimeche.org.za

MBE Minerals (SA) (Pty) Ltd

Membership Email: membership@saimeche.org.za

Megchem

Weir Minerals Africa Winder Controls (Pty) Ltd

Vaughan Rimbault (right), SAIMechE CEO, handing over the certificate and medal to Kudzai Nyangoni.

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ASME VIII Div. 1 and 2: Design, Fabrication and Testing of Pressure Vessels Workshop CPD Validation Number : SAIMechE-0940-12/18 Code C1516

Days 3

Start Date 24 Oct 16

End Date 26 Oct 16

Region Cape Town

Booking Closure Date 10 Oct 16

Overview: This course is intended to provide a working-level understanding of the major elements and requirements for the design, fabrication and testing of pressure vessels in accordance with the ASME VIII, Div. 1 and 2 Codes. Calculation workshops are included during the course to reinforce the theory.

Contents: ● Scope, limitations and major historical changes of the Code ● Responsibilities and Certification ● Materials and Allowable Stresses ● Design Criteria ● Post-weld Heat Treatment ● Impact testing ● Design by Rule, including shells, heads, openings, flanges ● Welded fabrication considerations for design ● Non-destructive examination and pressure testing ● Cyclic Service ● Design by Analysis ● User Requirements.

Leadership and Management Principles and Practice in Engineering Workshop CPD Validation Number : SAIMechE-0715-03/17 Code E6116

Days 2

Start Date 2 Nov 16

End Date 3 Nov 16

Region East Rand

Booking Closure Date 19 Oct 16

A two day interactive course on the most useful perspectives, principles, tools, processes, examples and practices which are presented in an experiential manner providing a fresh approach to the practice of leadership and management within an engineering context which equips the practitioner with a raised awareness of his/her role, a raised awareness of his/her own practices and the wherewithal to radically improve on those practices.

The method of instruction will include posed questions, power point presentations, one-on-one and group engagement, experiential learning and reflection. It will cover all the primary learning styles in order to engage all participants in a meaningful growth experience. A Learning Guide, Pre-course Notes and an exercise are sent to the delegates before the course. Further handouts and exercise sheets are provided during the course.

Anisa Nanabhay (centre), SAIMechE National Office Manager was recognised for her ten years of dedicated service to the institution. Here she is seen with Kudzai Nyangoni and Vaughan Rimbault.

Some of the guests at the AGM

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Peter Damant, Spirax Sarco South Africa MD

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► EIA Process

► Environmental Risk Assessments

► Geographical Information Systems

► Agricultural Assessment and Advise

► Project Managment

► Wetland and Riparian Services

► Natural Resource Services

► Visual Impact Assessments

► Ecological/Biodiversity Services

► Public Participation Process

► Application Assistance

► Game Ranch Management

► Developement Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

N2 Mnini ECO Duties

Plant rescue

Durban Coal Terminal Site Inspection

Ohlanga Pump station ECO Duties

Freightpak Warehouse Site Audit

Public participation Makhabeleni

Ballito Interchange Botanical survey

Site assessment Sundumbili pipeline

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GEA Industrial Screw Compressors Whether it’s in the food industry, chemical industry, in offices or in shipping, they all need refrigeration.

GEA Southern & Eastern Africa has the optimal cooling and air conditioning solutions for your requirements.

We place particular value on energy efficiency, reliability, cost effectiveness and sustainability.

For more information contact Steve Long at o21 555 9000 or steve.long@gea.com.

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Dual benefit: In railway stations BIPV panels are seen ever more often. They serve as sun screens while supplying clocks and display panels with power at the same time. Photo: Ertex Solartechnik

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Efficiency miracle: Mono-crystalline silicon solar cells are not only highly efficient but also very flexible in terms of colour Photo: Ertex Solartechnik

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Major project: Transparent films can also be laminated between window panes. The result is tinted glass panes that provide shade and generate green electricity at the same time. Photo: AGC Glass Europe, Louvain-la-Neuve

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Principal Engineer Michael Minges recieving the MVSSA Best Paper of the Year Award

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Lighting

Ventilation

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Door

Sealed floor

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Polyethylene bulk tanks

Metallic bulk tanks

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Russell du Plessis

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Josué Pérez-Sánchez

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Roger Rusch

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BMG will supply and support Eaton’s Winner brand of hose and hose fittings in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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The original Salsa Weir product information plate from a Uniglide pump installed in 1976.

On the Move

Sonja de Klerk

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