By Matt Lunemann
Rutgers Engineering Society to Host Alternate Energy Symposium
The Rutgers Engineering Society will be hosting the 3rd Alternate Energy Symposium on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 6-9pm. The Symposium will be held in the Fiber Optics Building at the Rutgers School of Engineering in Piscataway, NJ. The event is free and open to the public; however, anyone interested must RSVP by no later than November 1.
Speakers will cover the topics of Bio-gas, Geothermal Energy, and Rutgers Sustainability projects. A brief summary of this year’s speakers are as follows:
Albert A. Koenig, PhD – “Geothermal HVAC Technology” – Dr. Koenig is Vice President of American Refining & Biochemical (ARB), Inc.; founder of ARB Geowell, LLC; and a geothermal engineering subject matter expert. Al also serves as a Board Member of the Sustainable Development Fund (SDF). His 35-year career has included many alternate energy development projects including both industrial and residential solar, testing of the first 0.5 megawatt (MW) wind turbine, fuel cells, and geothermal.
Richard M. Cestone, PE, CHMM – “Effectiveness of Biogas Utilization” – Mr. Cestone is a design engineer at Birdsall Services Group in Eatontown, NJ and has over 26 years of experience in air pollution control and energy utilization. Rich is a licensed professional engineer is New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware and a certified hazardous materials manager. Mr. Cestone has a degree in chemical engineering with a M.S. in Environmental Science, both from Rutgers University. He is also past president (2011-2012) of the Ocean County Society of Professional Engineers.
Michael D. Kornitas, CEM, LEED – “Sustainability & Energy Conservation at Rutgers” – Mr. Kornitas serves as Energy Conservation Manager for Rutgers University in addition to his role as Sustainability Coordinator for Rutgers Facilities. Mike has more than 15 years of experience with the University and is a certified energy manager and LEED accredited professional. In addition to his involvement with the on-going solar canopy project and Livingston geothermal field, Mr. Kornitas has also been instrumental in the Rutgers solar farm project as well as many lighting and equipment replacement projects, resulting in lower energy costs and a reduced carbon footprint for the University.
The presentations are approved for continuing education credits for NJ licensed professional engineers, and refreshments will be served following the presentations.
The Rutgers Engineering Society (RES) was established in 1949 as the alumni organization of the Rutgers School of Engineering, and supports the School, its programs, faculty, and students through a year-round schedule of activities.
For additional event information or to RSVP for the event, please email [email protected] or visit http://rutgersengineeringsociety.rutgers.edu/node/82.
