Branch Calendar 2011-2012
SEPTEMBER 2011
West of England Branch: Wednesday 14 September 2011
West of England Branch Committee – Up spirits
18.00 start.
Venue: Telford.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 15 September 2011
Branch meeting
Speaker to be advised.
Venue: Campanile Hotel, Cardiff.
North East Scotland Branch: Friday 16 September 2011
North East Scotland Branch Golf Outing
Venue: Peterculter Golf Club.
OCTOBER 2011
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 6 October 2011
Ageing plant asset integrity in the 21st century
Presentation and examples of some new and extremely powerful methods of linking NDT with fitness-for-service assessment.
by Mr Bob Campbell, Managing Director, I.D.E.A.S Ltd.
Venue: Shell Woodbank, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9PN.
Scottish Branch: Thursday 6 October 2011
Pressure vessel testing
by David Duthie, Physical Acoustics.
Venue: Doosan Babcock, Porterfield Road, Renfrew PA4 8DJ.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 11 October 2011
Fact file: Designing the next generation of portable flaw detectors
A
‘behind the scenes’ look at the latest design and development
technologies being used by a leading equipment manufacturer to develop
the very latest ergonomic, intuitive and practical attributes of the
next generation of portable flaw detectors.
by Wayne Woodhead of Sonatest Limited.
New meeting venue: Argyll-Ruane, Halesowen Centre, Unit 5, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate, Halesowen B63 3XB. Tel: 0121 585 7616.
West of England Branch: Wednesday 12 October 2011
Branch event
Each of the committee members will give a ten-minute presentation on anything they like.
Venue: BAWA.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 20 October 2011
Visit to Nordam Europe Ltd
Venue: Gwent, South Wales.
Note: Date to be confirmed.
Yorkshire Branch: Thursday 20 October 2011
The ultrasonic immersion testing of seamless tubes for submarine first-level systems
by Jonathon Coates of Pudsey Test.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane Limited, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham.
NOVEMBER 2011
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 3 November 2011
Olympus Night
Presentation of the latest developments from Olympus, including remote visual inspection, PMI and NDT.
Venue: Thistle Altens Hotel.
Scottish Branch: Thursday 3 November 2011
Noise and hand-arm vibration – what role can the engineer play?
by Stuart McGregor, Doosan Babock.
Venue: Doosan Babcock, Porterfield Road, Renfrew PA4 8DJ.
Joint meeting with IMechE.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 8 November 2011
In profile: Developing your future – Leadership
Modern
leadership is not always the main consideration in the minds of the
engineering community. However, the reality is that being able to
understand people and lead them at all levels within a business is
often more important than it first appears, as this is where the real
results come from. The key areas to learn when it comes to leadership
will be discussed.
by Gary Harding, Professional Development Consultant with PD Consultants Limited.
New meeting venue: Exova Ltd, Materials Testing Laboratories, 182 Halesowen Road, Netherton DY2 9PL. Tel: 01384 455751.
West of England Branch: Wednesday 16 November 2011
Branch event
Featuring a presentation.
Venue: BAWA.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 17 November 2011
NDT solutions for aerospace
with a representative from GE Inspection.
Venue: Minton, Treharne & Davies Ltd.
Yorkshire Branch: Wednesday 23 November 2011
Safety first in UV light
by Stephen Byrne.
Venue: Advanced Manufacturing Park, Technology Centre, Room S1B, Lavender International.
North East Scotland Branch: Saturday 26 November 2011
Annual St Andrew’s Dinner and Ceilidh
Venue: Maryculter House Hotel.
DECEMBER 2011
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 1 December 2011
Development of computed radiography in the oil & gas industry
The
speaker will present an overview of the process and give several
examples of recent experiences. The presentation will also address
formal training and certification of personnel.
by Mr Darren Kinsella, Technical Manager, BIS Inspection UK.
Venue: BIS Inspection UK, Bridge of Don.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 13 December 2011
Industry news: The UK National Aerospace NDT Board
The
UK NANDTB regulates and controls the implementation of employer-based
NDT personnel certification (or approval) standards within the civil
and military aerospace industry. The talk will include an update on
NANDTB policy and the latest certification requirements.
by Jon Biddulph, Head of NDE at Rolls-Royce, and UK NANDTB Chairman.
New meeting venue: Aerotech Inspection & NDT Ltd, 21 Charlton Drive, Corngreaves Trading Estate, Cradley Heath B64 7BJ. Tel: 01384 564021.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 13 December 2011
Introduction to thermography
by Darryl Almond.
Venue: Lavender International NDT Ltd, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield.
West of England Branch: Wednesday 14 December 2011
Christmas Branch event
Open meeting for all members with raffle and games. Featuring Paul Jackson from UV Light Technology Limited who will give a presentation on ‘Safety First with UV Light’, which covers risk management of UV light exposure in the workplace under The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010.
Venue: BAWA.
JANUARY 2012
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 10 January 2012
Learning zone: Automated ultrasonic and eddy current inspection systems
An
update on the latest capabilities of specialist automated ultrasonic
and eddy current non-destructive test equipment and systems for the
inspection, flaw detection and evaluation of materials, with
applications in various industrial sectors including the aerospace,
automotive and petrochemical industries.
by Paul Bradburn of Goldthorn Electromech.
Venue: Aerotech Inspection & NDT Ltd, 21 Charlton Drive, Corngreaves Trading Estate, Cradley Heath B64 7BJ. Tel: 01384 564021.
East Midlands Branch: Wednesday 18 January 2012
'BINDT – what's in it for me?'
A special address by Steve Lavender, BINDT President.
This
will be followed by a somewhat untraditional format of event where
people will be given the opportunity to meet one another.
Start time is 17:00 for 17:30.
Venue: NDT Services, Victory Park Industrial Estate, Victory Road, Derby DE24 8EL.
Note:
Entry into the estate is opposite the red Total Hire & Sales
building on Victory Road. Once in the estate, turn right at the end of
the road. Plenty of parking!
South Wales Branch: Thursday 19 January 2012
Details to be advised.
Yorkshire Branch: Thursday 26 January 2012
An overview of the latest research in NDT
by Steve Dixon.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane Limited, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham.
Scottish Branch: Friday 27 January 2012
Scottish Branch Burns Supper
Venue: Watermill Hotel, Paisley.
FEBRUARY 2012
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 2 February 2012
GE Night
Presentation of the latest developments from GE Inspection & NDT Equipment.
Venue: Thistle Altens Hotel.
West of England Branch: Thursday 9 February 2012
Branch event
Featuring Kathryn Tucker and John Hewitt who will be giving a presentation on the role of the Helicopter Museum.
Venue: BAWA.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 14 February 2012
Sector specific: Digital computed radiography and its use in quality control
With
the advancements in digital technology, digital computed radiography is
the latest trend for replacing conventional film radiography. The new
technology, which is based on digital imaging plates (DIP), is approved
by ASME and CEN International Standards for use in various industries.
by Subash Sood, Chairman of Computerised Information Technology Limited UK.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane, Halesowen Centre, Unit 5, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate, Halesowen B63 3XB. Tel: 0121 585 7616.
Scottish Branch: Thursday 16 February 2012
Advances in phased array UT for welds
by Colin Bird, Doosan Babcock, and Tony Gachagan, University of Strathclyde.
New meeting venue: Doosan Babcock, Porterfield Road, Renfrew PA4 8DJ.
Joint meeting with TWJS.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 16 February 2012
Details to be advised.
Yorkshire Branch: Wednesday 22 February 2012
BINDT, Engineering Council registration and social networking
by Steve Lavender.
Venue: Advanced Manufacturing Park, Technology Centre, Room S1B, Lavender International.
MARCH 2012
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 1 March 2012
Review of HSE initiative – KP4: The ageing and life extension inspection programme of offshore installations
by Dr Irene Hannah, Head of Inspection, Shell UIE.
Venue: Shell Woodbank, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9PN.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 13 March 2012
Special feature: Forensic investigation and failure analysis
Forensic
evidence can provide useful and important information when conducting
failure analysis investigations. The talk will provide an insight into
the methods used to determine the most probable cause of failure, using
state-of-the-art analytical and mechanical procedures, which often
include simulated service testing.
by David W Jones, Consultant Metallurgist with Minton, Treharne & Davies Ltd.
Venue: Exova Ltd, Materials Testing Laboratories, 182 Halesowen Road, Netherton DY2 9PL.
Tel: 01384 455751.
West of England Branch: Wednesday 14 March 2012
BINDT 2012 – Engineering Council, social networking and the future
by Steve Lavender.
Venue: BAWA.
PLEASE NOTE: MEETING CANCELLED
Scottish Branch: Thursday 15 March 2012
The BINDT Apprenticeship Scheme – Feedback from NDT apprentices
by Roger Lyon, BINDT, and Doosan Babcock apprentices.
Venue: Doosan Babcock, Porterfield Road, Renfrew PA4 8DJ.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 15 March 2012
Details to be advised.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 27 March 2012
Olympic training tools
by Dr John Kelley of Sheffield Hallam University.
Venue: Lavender International NDT Ltd, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield.
Note: The AGM will be held at this meeting starting at 19h15.
APRIL 2012
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 5 April 2012
Annual Branch AGM
Venue: TWI Ltd, Mugiemoss Road, Aberdeen.
West of England Branch: Thursday 5 April 2012
AGM
Venue: BAWA.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 17 April 2012
Point of view: Annual General Meeting
An opportunity for members to share their views and opinions on the Branch. The meeting starts at
7.30 pm and will be followed by:
Engineering Council Registration
A
review of the values of becoming registered as an Engineering
Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered
Engineer (CEng), and an explanation of the steps required to achieve
registration. Registrants carry many responsibilities, including the
need to observe a professional code of conduct. These will be
discussed, together with advice on how to maintain registration.
by Gary Elliott of Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services.
All Branch members are encouraged to attend.
Venue: Aerotech Inspection & NDT Ltd, 21 Charlton Drive, Corngreaves Trading Estate, Cradley Heath B64 7BJ. Tel: 01384 564021.
Scottish Branch: Thursday 19 April 2012
AGM
Venue: Inspection Ecosse, Laurieston Industrial Estate, Falkirk FK2 9JU.
MAY 2012
West of England Branch: Wednesday 16 May 2012
Off-site visit
Venue: Details to be advised.
JUNE 2012
West of England Branch: Friday 15 or 22 June 2012
Annual Branch croquet event
Venue: Details to be advised.
North East Scottish Branch: Tuesday 26 June 2012
Oil & Gas Industry Seminar on NDT Education, Qualification & Certification
Venue: The Kemnay Suite, Thistle Altens Hotel, Aberdeen.
