Posts Tagged ‘2018 Event Archive’

The last century economy of power plants design had implied that turbines’ maximum efficiency was at lower outputs than the rated one which is the maximum output. If the grid is optimized to produce at the best efficiency, which leads to the lowest price, then the difference between the generated and rated power of all…

Mining and smelting of the nickel-copper deposits in Copper Cliff, Ontario began in 1888. The 19th century technologies and methods largely ignored the natural environment and relied heavily on manual labor under conditions considered hazardous and unacceptable today. In 1902, Colonel Robert M. Thompson consolidated the mines and smelters under the umbrella company International Nickel.…

The Mississauga Chapter was pleased to present a technical seminar on Smart Grid Technologies. Our speaker was Neetika Sathe, Vice President, Advanced Planning at Alectra Inc. Topics included: 1. Empower customers to better manage and control their electricity use 2. Improving reliability 3. Maintain privacy and security 4. Support local green energy projects and economic…

The annual Mathletics Challenge organized by the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Mississauaga Chapter was held on Saturday November 17th 2018. It was a morning full of exciting math challenges and the chance to test your mathematics skills against fellow students from all over the city. The competition consisted of both individual and team-based rounds, with…

The Mississauga Chapter held it’s annual picnic on Saturday, September 8th, 2018.  It was a great day with games and food.

Through the looking glass – Decoding failures Diagnosing the precise cause of a failure is critical for developing cost-effective solutions that prevent repeat failures. Metallurgical failure analysis is a useful tool for supporting manufacturing, quality and reliability efforts by providing details of component failures that would not otherwise be available. This workshop will introduce the…

The Equity and Diversity Committee (EDC) of the Mississauga Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario presents: Today’s workplaces are increasingly diverse: in a typical organization in 2018, you will find yourself working with people with many different backgrounds and experiences. Research shows that culturally diverse teams can generate better ideas and yield a greater financial return.…

The Executive Board of the Mississauga Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is pleased to invite Mississauga Chapter members to our 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM). When: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 (registration is at 6.15pm and the event starts at 6.50pm) Where: Credit Valley Golf & Country Club 2500 Old Carriage Road, Mississauga, ON Highlights:…

The Mississauga Chapter is hosting a round table to engage members and discuss issues that are directly related to PEO core functions. Chapters are intended to be the grassroots of PEO and member involvement is essential in a self-regulating profession. This is the first in a series of events aimed at sharing information, generating discussion…