Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from July 2002

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from July 2002

Post-packaging process halts deadly food contaminant. (Update).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Purdue University scientists have developed a postpackaging pasteurization process for ready-to-eat meats that eliminates contamination by the deadliest of the bacterial food contaminants. The scientists used sliced bologna tainted with...

Electronic tongue for environmental monitoring. (Update).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... United Kingdom researchers are developing a unique electronic tongue that can be dipped into rivers or industrial effluent streams to ensure that the water does not contain any harmful elements. The researchers, based at Cardiff...

Save a tree, use some feathers. (Update).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Almost every part of a chicken can be used, from boneless chicken parts to specially shaped nuggets. Now, previously ignored chicken feathers may have a new use in today's world. Agricultural Research Service chemist Walter Schmidt...

Ozone could sanitize foods better than washes. (Update).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Ozone, the gas that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, may soon give U.S. food shoppers better protection from harmful bacteria. Retailers could sanitize fruits and vegetables by exposing them to ozone before they go on sale,...

Procedure developed for safer poultry. (Update).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In the future, consumers may feel a little better about the quality of the eggs and poultry they enjoy because of a filtration method recently developed by Paige Reynolds, a Texas A&M University graduate student. Reynolds created the...

EGPIC means no free lunch for insect pests. (Update).(Electronic Grain Probe Insect Counter)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Stored grains, fruits, nuts and other foods are a smorgasbord for hungry rice weevils, sawtoothed grain beetles and other insects. But the free lunch for these pests may soon be over, thanks to a high-tech insect monitoring system that exposes...

The promise of precision agriculture: five-year, multidisciplinary project reveals potential and pitfalls.
July 1, 2002... Precision agriculture is a buzzword. Recognized as one of the new technological areas most likely to be part of scientific advancements in agriculture, precision agriculture has a place in the future of sustainable agriculture. However,...

Water: use it, reuse it or lose it; fish production from recycled livestock waste conserves a limited resource.
July 1, 2002... Water is one of the most precious resources, yet little effort is being made to conserve and preserve the limited available supply. Now is the time for businesses to work together to produce a multitude of valuable products while reducing the...

A centre of collaboration: University of Manitoba leads initiative for new products from plants.(Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals)
July 1, 2002... Consumer awareness about the connection between diet and health has not only created a demand worldwide for natural-health products, but also for the scientific evidence to back up claims made by distributors. In Canada, one university is...

Biorefining industry emerges: opportunities enormous for handling, supply of biomass feedstock.
July 1, 2002... An entire new industry is emerging around the production of bioenergy and biobased products. This new industry involves refining biomass feedstock (agricultural and forestry crops and residues, municipal and process wastes) into chemicals,...

Cotton module builder dedicated as ASAE historical landmark. (Inside ASAE).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... A dedication of the cotton module builder as an agricultural engineering historical landmark was held May 29 at Texas A&M University. The module builder was developed in the early 1970s by ASAE member Lambert H. Wilkes at Texas A&M's...

Silent auction items still needed. (Foundation).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The ASAE Foundation provides funding for numerous awards, scholarships and honors presented to worthy individuals in the agricultural, food and biological engineering fields. The funds are raised through pledges from ASAE members as well as...

Oleen named Student Engineer of the Year.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Nathan E. Oleen, a senior in biological and agricultural engineering at Kansas State University (K-State), is the 2002 recipient of the ASAE Student Engineer of the Year Scholarship Award. Oleen was presented with the $1,000 scholarship grant...

Searchable Technical Expertise Database new member benefit.(www.asae.org)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The ASAB Online Technical Expertise Database (TED) is now fully operational and available for use by all ASAE members. TED is an Internet tool that members and ASAE staff can utilize for more effective networking. ASAE members possess...

ASAE-CIGR meeting updates online.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... For the latest information on the upcoming ASAE-CIGR Annual International Meeting to be held July 28-31 in Chicago, visit www.asae.org/meetings/am2002 /index.html.

New standards opportunities. (Standards).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ASAE headquarters staff has been in discussions with two groups, each explained below, that are interested in developing new standards for agriculture. These groups have scheduled discussions to be held at the ASAE-CIGR Annual International...

Standards opportunities for environmental issues in agriculture. (Standards).(meeting announcement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... This discussion group will meet Monday, July 29, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in room Regency C. Environmental Management Solutions (EMS) and their parent organization, the National Pork Producers Council, have a vested interest in...

AG9000: application of ISO 9000 to agriculture. (Standards).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... This discussion group will meet Wednesday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room Burnham. At the 2002 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, James Jensen of Iowa State Extension presented how the 150 9000 quality standard was being...

Attention committee chairs and future chairs. (Standards).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Following the ASAE Annual Meeting in July, you will need to supply the Standards Department with a complete roster of committee members, officers and term lengths. Due to the similarity in member's names, please also include the place of...

ASAE Web Forums, standards training. (Standards).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Confused about what an ASAE Web Forum is? Wondering how it relates to your activities in ASAE? Find out answers to these questions at the ASAE-CIGR Annual Meeting in Chicago, July 28-31. Travis Tsunemori, ASAE Technical Services Support...

Call for nominations for 2003 ASAE awards. [American Society of Agricultural Engineers].(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... You know who we are talking about: the teacher who inspires greatness, the designer whose products are exceptional, the researcher whose work is the foundation for significant developments, the unsung heroes and heroines of engineering. It is...

Our obligations to a proud profession. (A Word from the President).(Column)
July 1, 2002... Ninety-five years ago, at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, 18 individuals set in motion a plan to meet the needs of an emerging engineering discipline -- agricultural engineering. The result of their meeting was the founding of ASAE with...

Dawn M. Dechand. (Member News).
July 1, 2002... Dawn M. Dechand has been awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship for approximately $21,500 per year for three years plus tuition and fees to pursue a doctorate degree. Dechand graduated in May from Kansas State University...

Brent W. Auvermann. (Member News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Brent W. Auvermann has been promoted from assistant professor to associate professor in biological and agricultural engineering at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Amarillo. He is a seven-year member of...

Temple Grandin. (Member News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Temple Grandin was recently featured in the May 6, 2002 issue of Time magazine. She provided a "First Person" perspective on her experience with autism for the Time cover story, "Inside the World of Autism." Grandin is an assistant...

James L. Baker. (Member News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... James L. Baker, Iowa State University agricultural and biosystems engineering professor, was recently named the 2002 Outstanding Water Resources Researcher by the Iowa State Water Resources Research Institute. Baker was recognized for his...

Carl J. Bern. (Member News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ASAE Fellow Carl J. Bern, RE., a professor in the agricultural and biosystems engineering department at Iowa State University (ISU), was recently awarded the title of University Professor. The award recognizes faculty members who have had a...

Hongwei Xin. (Member News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Hongwei Xin was recently promoted to professor at Iowa State University. He is in the agricultural and biosystems engineering department at the university. He has been a member of ASAE for 13 years.

Steven K. Mickelson. (Member News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Steven K. Mickelson was recently awarded the student recognition of VEISHEA Professor of the Year at Iowa State University (ISU). He is an associate professor in the agricultural and biosystems engineering department at ISU. Since 1922, VEISHEA...

JASH article wins recognition.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... An article published in the ASAE Journal of Agricultural Safely and Health (JASH) recently received Honorable Mention recognition in the 2002 Alice Hamilton Awards for Excellence in Occupational Safety and Health. The award was in the...

In memoriam.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Albert J. Swearingen, 85, of Jefferson City, Tenn., died May 14, 2002. He was a member of ASAE for 53 years. Swearingen was a design engineer for the Oliver Corp. from 19471957 and an extension agricultural engineer with Penn State University...

Did you know. (Member Fact).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... That the total ASAE membership is made up of members from 104 countries? Countries with the highest ASAE populations outside of North America are Japan, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Taiwan and England.

Events calendar.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ASAE Conferences and International Meetings To receive more information about ASAE conferences and meetings, contact Brenda West at 800-371-2723, 616-428-6327 or west@asae.org. For the complete list, see...

ASAE website has new design and features. (ASAE Online). [American Society of Agricultural Engineers].(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... It is even easier to access the members only portion of the ASAE home page, developed as an exclusive benefit for ASAE members. There is now a one step login from the ASAE home page, a new look and a technical expertise database. Here are...

ASAE Technical Library. (ASAE Online). [American Society of Agricultural Engineers].(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Check out the latest additions to the ASAE Technical Library: * Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Vol. 18, Issue 3. * Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 45, Issue 3. * Watch for ASAE Annual International Meeting/CIGR World Congress...

Flopack v3.1. (From the Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Flopack v3.1 enhances the productivity of IC Design Engineers for fast, accurate and reliable creation of IC packages and associated parts. Parts created within Flopack can be instantly imported into Flomerics' Flotherm software, to analyze the...

WatchDog[TM] Temp 2K data logger. (From the Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... WatchDog[TM] Temp 2K Data Logger advances quality control efforts in agriculture, food safety and HAACP, distribution and HVAC The 0.75 inch button-shaped unit stores up to 2,000 unique temperature measurements, from minute fluctuations to...

Series 64000 liquid filled stainless steel pressure gage. (From the Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Series 64000 Liquid Filled Stainless Steel Pressure Gage offers a 2.5 inch diameter stainless steel housing, plus 316 stainless steel wetted parts for greater chemical compatibility. The glycerine fill offers superior performance for many...

Time Delta M. (From the Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Time Delta M is Fuji Electric's latest addition to its line of high performance transit-time ultrasonic flowmeters. The Time Delta M offers simple, menu-driven programming via built-in keypad a well as 42OmA, pulse frequency, totalizer and...

Self-contained plug-and-play BGL thru-beam fork sensors. (From the Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Self-contained plug-and-play BGL Thru-beam Fork Sensors eliminate the headaches so often encountered when mounting fiber optic sensors for part detection on machines and conveyors. The one-piece BGL features pre-aligned optics integrated into a...

High output UHP zero grade air generators. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... High Output UHP Zero Grade Air Generators are now available in seven models that produce up to 140 1pm of hydrocarbon-free air from an existing compressed air supply. Special features include high-tech ergonomic cabinet design, state-of-the-art...

Roundit 2000 NX. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Roundit 2000 NX oversleeve, constructed of a woven blend of Nomex and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), provides outstanding protection of cable assemblies, hoses and wire harnesses from chafing, cutting and abrading in aerospace, maintenance and...

BOD-66M Analog laser sensor. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... BOD-66M Analog Laser Sensor allows low-cost, long-range, continuous measurement of parameters such as distance, height and length. Analog and digital outputs enhance flexibility, making this sensor ideal for automated assembly, quality control...

Series D60, D61 and D62 digital-output position transducers. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Series D60, D61 and D62 Digital-Output Position Transducers offer measurement ranges of up to 43 inches. The highest resolution string encoders available in the world, these transducers deliver extended life, and high-reliability linear...

Micropulse[R] AT (Advanced Tube) magnetostrictive linear transducer. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Micropulse(r) AT (Advanced Tube) Magnetostrictive Linear Transducer provides economical non-contact position sensing. Ideal for injection molding machines currently relying on linear pots, the AT transducer uses a non-contact magnet connected...

Model 1960 series rotary torque transducers. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Model 1960 Series Rotary Torque Transducers have an amplified output and are available with either a circular shaft or square drive configuration. These transducers are suitable for both laboratory and industrial applications to provide...

MCRT 27000V. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... MCRT 27000V is a series of DC operated, automotive wheel torque sensors that measure wheel torque and speed during driving, braking and coastdown maneuvers. Integral signal conditioners eliminate the need for external amplifiers. Constructed of...

M4000 DC. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... M4000 DC is a rugged DC motor. This versatile and dependable motor offers a broad range of design flexibility and is available in various stack lengths. It has a high torque output rating of 1/30 to 1/4 HP with speeds to 3,500 RPM. RAE...

N1C 12. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... NIC 12 chassis takes advantage of modern flat-panel displays, power supplies and passive backplanes to fit 14 PCI and ISA slots plus an ultra-bright 12.1 inch display into only 8.75 inches of rack height. The chassis can be specified with a...

Discrete element modeling (DEM). (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) provides a way to predict the flow of particulates such as grain and other bulk materials. This tool has proven accurate and valuable to design smooth flow for low impact with savings in wear, dust, power and...

ECOSORB natural organic odor neutralizer. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ECOSORB Natural Organic Odor Neutralizer eliminates commercial and industrial odors. Effectively breaks down and eliminates harmful gases, including hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, ammonia, ethyl mercaptan and methyl mercaptan. ECOSORB is...

Hyperion and Drago portable stirred liquid baths. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Hyperion and Drago Portable Stirred Liquid Baths calibrate temperature sensors to 250[degrees]C. The Hyperion calibrates from 45[degrees]C below ambient to 140[degrees]C and the Drago from 30[degrees]C to 250[degrees]C. Stirred liquid baths are...

720 Series II pH and ORP monitor/controllers. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 720 Series II pH and ORP Monitor/Controllers from Myron L Co. measure pH or Oxidation-Reduction Potential/Redox in reverse osmosis, process control, seawater desalination, waste treatment and more. Features advanced isolated circuitry, built-in...

AM series magnetic drive chemical pumps. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... AM Series Magnetic Drive Chemical Pumps are ideal for small scale pumping applications requiring flow rates to 55 GPM and pressures to 22 PSI. The pumps feature a centrifugal, horizontal axis, close-coupled design. The pump bodies for AM Series...

Model 400B Dole[R] moisture tester. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Model 400B Dole[R] Moisture Tester is a complete transistorized, portable moisture meter that features the capacitance method of measurement for dependable readings. The meter allows for the testing of common grains without charts and reads...

Urban job opportunities: agricultural, biological engineers emerging force with right expertise. (Last Word).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Opportunities for graduates from agricultural and biological engineering programs are increasing in urban areas. Many municipalities and others outside the traditional employment areas of our profession are now recognizing the benefits of...