Calendar
- IMechE HK Branch Event Schedule, Session 2010-11
- IMechE HK Branch Local Events
- Events by other Institutions
- Conference & Events organized by IMechE in UK
- AGENDA - a monthly 12-page magazine on NEWS and Diary of IMechE Events
Upcoming Local Events:
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YMS Technical Talk & Site Visit on Oil-free Chiller - FULLsupported by Chivas Corporation Limited |
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| Date: | 31 July 2010 (Saturday) | ||
| Time: | 8.45am Registration 9.00am – 11.30am Technical Talk 11.30am – 12.00noon Site Visit to plant room with Oil-Free chiller installation at PolyU |
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| Venue: | Room CD306, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Click Here for PolyU Campus Map) |
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| Introduction: | Oil-free Chiller can fulfill the objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions via energy reduction to achieve sustainable environment. The talk will present a new type of chiller and explain the features and benefits with a visit which enable building owners and design professionals to achieve energy efficiency and reducing maintenance and operation costs in modern air-conditioning systems without undermining performance reliability and comfort cooling. A new approach on control systems that complimenting the oil-free chillers to optimize chiller plant efficiency will also be introduced. | ||
| Speaker: | Mr Kenneth Lee Chivas Corporation Limited |
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| Capacity: | 40 on first-come-first-served basis with priority given to IMechE members | ||
| Registration: | FULL *Confirmation will be emailed to successful registration before the event date |
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| Enquiry: | Mr Alex Liu Tel: 6030-2083 Email: alex.liu@mottmac.com.hk |
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YMS Technical Visit to Saiver AHU Factorysupported by Zhongshan SAIVER WEALIRE Air-Conditioning Equipment Co. Ltd |
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| Date: | 7 August 2010 (Saturday) | ||
| Time: | 8am - 6pm |
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| Venue: | Saiver AHU Factory (Zhongshan) |
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| Introduction: | Zhongshan SAIVER WEALIRE Air-Conditioning Equipment Co. Ltd is the professional central air conditioning equipment manufacturer. Their core products are air handling unit and integrated AHU. The visit will begin with a talk on the specification of air handling unit. Members will learn about integrated air handling unit as well as the production of air handling unts. |
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| Assemble place and Itinerary: | 0730 Meet at Huanggang (皇崗) Custom Exit and departed at 8am to Zhongshan 0800 Depart at Huanggang (皇崗) & proceed to Saiver Factory at Zhongshan 1100 Arrive at Saiver Factory 1115 Introduction of Factory 1200 Factory Tour 1300 Lunch Hour (Lunch is included with Q&A Session) 1500 Depart at factory & return to Hong Kong by company transport 1800 Disband at Huanggang (皇崗) |
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| Capacity: | 25 on first-come-first-served basis with priority given to IMechE members | ||
| Payment: | HK$50 IMechE Member HK$100 Non IMechE Member (Purchase of personal travel insurance is highly recommended.) Please make cheque payable to "The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Hong Kong Branch" and post to the follwoing address before 30 July 2010 IMechE Hong Kong Office Room 1606 16/F Dominion Centre 43-59 Queen's Road East Wanchai Hong Kong |
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| Registration: | FULL *Confirmation will be emailed to successful registrants when payment is received |
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| Enquiry: | Mr Howard Tong (w) 2963 7615 (m) 9651 0155 Email: tong.howard@pbworld.com |
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| Remarks: | IMechE retains the right to amend the arrangement and has the final decision over any disputes | ||
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YMS 2010 Shanghai Technical Visitsponsored by Mitsubishi Electric |
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| Date: | 22 - 26 September 2010, Wednesday - Sunday | ||
| Programme (tentative): | Day 1 - Visit Shanghai Local Design Institute (LDI) - Dinner gathering with LDI representatives Day 2 - Visit Mitsubishi Electric Factory and green building - Dinner gathering with Mitsubishi Electric representatives Day 3 World Expo Visit Day 4 World Expo Visit Day 5 ½ days Free Activity |
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| Fees with Sponsorship: | IMechE member: HK$3990* Non-IMechE member: HK$4990* * Addition of HK$1,300 for single room accommodation (subject to availability) * Fees may be adjusted subject to the variation of ticket fees and travel arrangement. |
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| Registration: | Please return completed Application Form and payment to IMechE Hong Kong Office before 26 July 2010. Cheque should be made payable to “The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Hong Kong Branch” and post to IMechE HK Office, Room 1606, 16/F Dominion Centre, 43-59 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Remember to write your name and contact number at the back of the cheque for verification. *Seat will be confirmed when payment is received. |
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| Capacity: | 20 on first-come-first-served basis with priority given to IMechE members | ||
| Remark: | - Company name must be provided - IMechE and Mitsubishi retain the right to amend the arrangement and has the final decision over any disputes - Purchase of personal travel insurance is highly recommended. |
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| Enquiry: | Ms Becki Lau t: 2163 6328 / 9750 1351 e: beckilau.imeche@gmail.com |
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IMechE Hong Kong Branch Banner Design Competition |
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11 Designs for Vertical Banner and 12 Designs for Horizontal Banner were received. 3 from each category were short listed.
Click HERE to view the winning designs. |
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| Result: | Horizontal Banner | Prize | |
| Winner: | Mr CHAN Wai Hung (Design B) | Cash prize: HK$2,000 | |
| 1st Runner Up: | Mr MOY Kok Kin (Design C) | Branch primier gift | |
| 2nd Runner Up: | Ms CHAN Lok Sang (Design A) | Branch crystal | |
| Vertical Banner | Prize | ||
| Winner: | Mr MAN Chun Sing (Design Z) | Cash prize: HK$1,500 | |
| 1st Runner Up: | Mr MAN Chun Sing (Design Y) | Branch primier gift | |
| 2nd Runner Up: | Ms CHAN Lok Sang (Design X) | Branch crystal | |
Events by Other Institutions:
SOE Conference 2010 - Green engineering, energy efficient and intelligent building technology to reduce green house gas emissionOrganized by AEEMM and SOEHK and supported by IMechE Hong Kong Branch |
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| Date: | 6 August 2010 (Friday) |
| Time: | 13.45 - 17.05 |
| Venue: | The Orchid Room, Lower Level II, Shangri-La Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Who should attend : | For those who are working at the operations and management levels of engineering professionals in both public and private sectors, such as the government officials, E&M consultants, engineers, contractors, facility/property managers, technical managers and those who are responsible for design, construction, testing and commissioning operation, maintenance and management of plants and built facilities. |
| Fee: | HK$500 IMechE member (HK$380 for early bird registration before 25 July 2010) |
| Registration: | Click here for the registration form |
| Enquiry: | Please send your completed form to Fax: 852 3188 0177 Email: connie@soe.org.hk |
Certified Carbon Auditor Training CourseOrganized by Energy Institute and supported by IMechE Hong Kong Branch |
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| Date: | 10, 11, 13 & 14 September 2010 |
| Venue: | Room 1004, 1/F HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong |
| Course Objectives: | The Certified Carbon Auditor Training Course is designed for engineers and professionals in Hong Kong. After taking the course, the participants will be able to: - appreciate the function of carbon audits as a means to help business sectors and corporations in estimating their carbon footprints thereby setting objectives to manage and reduce the footprints; - understand the basic carbon audit processes and learn the skills to undertake such audit, with an appreciation of Hong Kong’s requirements in carbon auditing; and - establish network in the carbon business through certification as certified carbon auditor with the Energy Institute in UK, which has a membership of over 14,000 individuals and 300 companies all over the world. |
| Exam: | • Participants should pass the examination in order to receive the certificate. • Time period: 2 hours • For those who failed the examination they may re-sit the examination at the next course organised within one year. Participants can only re-take the examination one further time. |
| Key Speakers: | Mr Trevor FLOYD, CEng, MEI, CMarEng, MIMarEST, ACIBSE, MCMI Ir Dr Michael KH LEUNG, PhD, CEng, MEI, RPE, MHKIE Ir Raymond Fong, MSc, LLB, CEng, MEI, RPE, MHKIE |
| Fee: | HK$11,000 for Member of Organiser or Supporting Organisations HK$12,000 for Non-member *Complimentary refreshment and lunch will be provided every day. |
| Registration: | • Maximum 30 enrolments on a first-come-first-served basis • Please complete the registration form and submit it by fax to Ms April Li (fax no.: 8143 0048). We shall reply to you immediately to acknowledge the receipt of your registration form and give you instruction to pay the course fee. Your enrolment is confirmed only after we receive your payment. • Last day of registration: 3 August 2010. |
| Certification: | • Certificate will be issued by Energy Institute and carry CIBSE CPD
accreditation approval. • The certificate is a proof of fulfilling the training requirement for a professional engineer to register as a qualified service provider to certify energy-cum-carbon audit projects under the ECF. |
| Enquiry: | Ms April Li Fax: 8143 0048 Email: aprilmnli@yahoo.com.hk |
| Please click here for Course Details and Registration Form | |
International Conference on Carbon ReductionOrganized by Energy Institute and supported by IMechE Hong Kong Branch |
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| Date: | 16 - 17 September 2010 |
| Time: | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Venue: | Hotel Nikko Hong Kong 72 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Objectives: | - to raise awareness on clean energy and carbon reduction for the Hong Kong industry as well as international partners to facilitate exchange of knowledge and technical skills for achieving high energy efficiency and low carbon emission; specific areas include energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, energy audit, carbon audit, low-carbon technologies, carbon emissions trading etc.; and - to facilitate effective policy and strategic plans to promote a clean-energy, low-carbon economy |
| Fee: | Normal rate: HK$1,350 / USD173 Discount rate: HK$1,250 / USD160 (for members of all grades of the Organizer and Supporting Organizations) |
| Registration: | Complete the registration form and fax to +852 8143 0048 for reservation. Mail a copy of the registration form with a cheque (payable to "The Energy Institute Hong Kong (Branch) Limited") to the Event Manager, Ms April Li, c/o Asian Gateway Consultants Limited, PO Box No. 44347, Shau Kei Wan Post Office, Hong Kong Registration deadline is 8 September 2010 |
| Enquiry: | Ms April Li t: 852 9058 7800 / 2967 8855 e: aprilagc@gmail.com |
| Please click here for Conference Details and Registration Form or visit the website: http://www.energyinst.org.hk/10ICCR.asp | |
The 1st Greater Pearl River Delta Region Conference on Building Operation and Maintenance - Sustainable and Value-for-Money Built FacilitiesOrganized by BSOMES and supported by IMechE Hong Kong Branch |
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| Date: | 22 October 2010 (Friday) |
| Time: | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Venue: | Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Polytechnic, Hong Kong |
| Introduction : | This is the first ever conference focusing on building operation and maintenance in the Greater pearl River Delta (GPRD) Region organized by the Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society (BSOMES), with the Macau Professional Association of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (APEMEM), the Thermal Energy and Power Engineering, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and the Industrial and Civil HVAC Energy Conservation Research Center of the South China University of Technology (SCUT), and the Department of Building Services Engineering of the Hong Kong Polytechnic university (PolyU) being the co-organisers. The main theme of the conference is "Sustainable and Value-for-Money Built Facilities", which embraces the following sub-themes: - Reliable installations & safety systems - Services Operation and maintenance - Energy management and facilities economics - Regulatory controls and revitalization of facilities |
| Fee: | HK$650 IMechE member HK$600 early bird registration beefore 22 August 2010 |
| Registration: | Click here for the flyer and registration form Click here for online registration |
| Enquiry: | Ms Persia Lai t: 852 2766 5851 |
The Second International Conference on Utility Management & SafetyOrganized by HKIUS and HKURC; supported by IMechE Hong Kong Branch |
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| Date: | 6-9 March 2011 |
| Theme: | Towards Sustainable Urban Development |
| Conference Topics: | 1. Field Techniques & Materials Utility Surveys, Pipe Condition Surveys, Pipe Rehabilitation Methods and Materials, Water Leakage Detection, etc. 2. Asset & Data Management Project Management, Training, Personnel, System, Program, Construction Design, GIS, Data Sharing, Risk management Strategy etc. 3. Safety & Health Safety Management, Construction Management, Damages, Pollution, Carbon Reduction etc. |
| Fees: | Early Bird Registration: US$320 / HK$2500 (Special Rate: US$270 / HK$2125) Normal Registration: US$380 / HK$3000 ( Special Rate: US$325 / HK$2550) * Special rate is valid for members from co-organizers, supporting organizations or participants of ICUMAS 2009 only |
| Enquiry: | Ms Amy Tsoi t: 2690 3899 f: 2618 4500 e: conference@uti.hk |
| Please click here for further details of the conference and registration | |
ICE HK Association Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association
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HKIE-MMNC Division The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture & Chemical Division 
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ASME - HK Section The American Society of Mechanical Engineers International - Hong Kong Section  |
