Schedule: |
5:00 to 6:00 PM: Technical Session – when listed
6:00 to 6:45 PM: Dinner and Networking (reservation required)
6:45 to 7:00 PM: Registration, Networking and Announcements
7:00 to 8:00 PM: Presentation/Questions |
Description: |
Technical & Dinner Meeting
Speaker: Bill Chamberlin
Bill Chamberlin spent 34 years in R&D at The Lubrizol Corporation involved in advanced crankcase lubricant applications. He retired in 2004. Advanced lubricant applications that Bill has worked on include: rotary engines, direct injection two-strokes, and alternatively fueled engines. In 2003 he was recognized as the Outstanding Chemist of the Year by the Northeast Ohio American Chemical Society Section. Bill was elected a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fellow in 1995. Bill has also been active in the SAE including; Chair of the SAE Emerging Technology Committee, Chair of the Cleveland Section, and member of the SAE Sections Board. He holds 15 patents and has authored or co-authored 19 papers. He holds BA (1966) and MS (1970) degrees in chemistry from Miami University (Ohio).
Topic: "Fueling Our Future Transportation Needs"
Conventional transportation fuels are becoming increasingly strained motivating an aggressive search for alternatives, especially alternatives which can be domestically sourced. Our society has diverse energy choices. Biomass, coal, natural gas, and solar or wind energy are among the resources which can be used to synthesize fuels including hydrogen, alcohols, and conventional type fuels. The emergence of electrics and plug-in hybrids adds a new dimension to consider in fueling transportation. While availability and cost are critical; safety, environmental impact, storage properties, infrastructure, and national security must be considered. The talk will review past failed efforts to change our fuel sources and assess options for our future. |
