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PRIVATE CIRULATION ONLY E-News: 43| January 2019
The Institution of Engineers (India)MADURAI LOCAL CENTRE
MONTHLY CONNECTJANUARY 2019Er.S.Rajagopal, FIE
Chairman
Er.R.Narayanasamy, MIEHon. Secretary
Dear Engineers,My Greetings to you!Wish you all a ”Happy New Year and Happy Pongal”. In the Annual General meeting held at Udaipur on 23rd Dec 2018, our centre
was awarded with the Best Local centre award and Mr.T.M.Gunaraja was
intalled as the President of IEI which were the happiest occasions for the IEI
corporate members of Tamilnadu.As I already mentioned to make our centre more visible I propose to hold the
Council meeting at Madurai in the month of September along with the
centinary celebration of IEI. For such grant event we must get sponsorship from the Major
Industries and Educational Institutions. I request all the corporate Members to identify such
sponsors and to start mobilise funds from now onwards. The sponsorship may also be for Lunch
or Dinner, Transport, visits etc.,so that the financial burden will also be reduced.I am also of the opinion that having so many technocrats and experts in our area, we must
conduct Skill development programme and training for the benefit of our own Engineers,
Students of Engineering colleges, Poytechnics and also tradesmen in this area. In this regard I
would request you to suggest topics on which we shall start the programme and also your
consent to handle the trainings in a successful manner.You may also be aware that last month, we had our experts discussion with Dhan Foundation in
Redesigning the Vandiyur Lake by redefining the purpose of the tank as per the need of the local
communities through multiple stakeholders' convergence and Bringing adequate, unhindered
and safe water to the tank by redesigning existing tank cascade system and Periyar Main Canal
systemOnce again I request, all the corporate members to extend your full support in enrolling more
members in the forth coming months. As on March 31st, if we cross1.25 % of the all India
Strength of Corporate Members our centre will be upgraded from Level E to D for sanction of
Man Power grant. As on 31st March 2019,our all India strength may be around 2.2 lakhs and
Er.S.Rajagopal, FIE.,Chairman
Chairman’s Desk
The Chairman, Hon.Secretary and Committee Members of the Madurai Local centrewish you all a
“Happy New Year 2019 & Happy Pongal”
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hence our centre's strength should be more than 2800 Members, which require an addition of
(2800-2482=)318 Members in the coming three months.If every committee member take a
challenge and add 10 members per month, this target could be achieved easily.Thanking you in anticipation of your support and suggestion.
Yours Sincerely,S.Rajagopal, Chairman9443060370
Dear Engineers,Wish you all a Happy New Year and Happy Pongal.During the month of December 2018, we have conducted the programme as
per schedule. The details of Forth Coming events are also notified in this
Newsletter separately.I request all the Committee Members to extend their full cooperation to me in
arranging large number of technical activity in each month, by inviting
knowledgeable Resource persons. Also for arranging seminars on the latest
topic which will be useful to the engineering fraternity.I also request all our Corporate Members to attend all the Lecture Meetings and Seminars in large
numbers.Thanking you
R.Narayanasamy, MIE.,Mob:9443063984
Secretary's Desk
Er. R.Narayanasamy, MIE., Hon.Secretary
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Sl No
Membership No
Name and Address Contact Phone No
Email Id
1 F-124718-9 CV CV
Mr.A.K.RAJADURAI VELPANDIAN 1/715,KAMBAR STREET, BHARATHNAGAR, TIRUPPALAI,MADURAI-625014
9443381976 [email protected]
2 M-163609-4 EL
MS. N.V.UMA MAHESWARI 1462,KOTTAIKALAM. UZHAVAR SANTHAI BACKSIDE, THENI-625531
9786002634 [email protected]
3 M-163646-9 EL
MR.M.BALASUBRAMANIAN, L-70, TAMILNADU HOUSING BOARD COLONY, VANNIAMPATTI VILLAKKU, INAM KARISAL KULAM(POST) SRIVILLIPUTHUR-TALUK, VIRUDHUNAGAR-DIST 626125
9976642967 [email protected]
4 M-163647-7 EL
DR.M.MURUGAN, 20,SUBBIAH THEVAR COLONY, KAMUTHI, RAMANATHAPURAM-DIST 623603
9894768435 marimurugan81@ gmail.com
5 M-163651-5 CV
DR.M.P. VENKATESH, 88. ENGINEERS ESTATE,
G.S.NAGAR, S.ALANGULAM ,ANAIYUR-POST, MADURAI-625017
9789330490 [email protected]
6 AM-184149-4 CV
MR.S.VENKATESH, 1-46-9/2,TAMILSELVI ILLAM, THIRUKUMARAN NAGAR FIRST STREET, PALAYAMPATTI, VIRUDHUNAGAR -DIST 626112
9500786124 [email protected]
7 AM-184231-8 CV
MR.K.SIVA VELPANDIAN, 2/96,B17,SINGARATHOOPH, PARAMAKUDI, RAMANATHAPURAM-DIST 623707
9042210026 [email protected]
8 AM-184422-1 CV
MR.S.RANJITH, 1/15,VELLIMALAI PATTI, PALLAPATTI-POST MELUR-TK, MADURAI-DIST, 625103
7639743250 [email protected]
WARM WELCOME TO THE NEWLY ENROLLED CORPORATE MEMBERS DURING -DECEMBER-2018
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Think Tank
Pillar, Column and PostIn common parlance any vertical or upright member , either load bearing or non-load bearing is
called a pillar: _ example Ashok pillar etc
Note: The 24 ft. iron pillar erected by Chandragupta II about 1600 yrs back has withstood
weathering _this is due to highly-advanced ironsmiths with an unparalleled level of knowledge. But in Engineering each structural element is named after their specific Function & Properties
1)Pillar : is a vertical member held at top and bottom. It can be of brick masonry or stone
masonry or of a single stone as in temples. A pillar will take only axial compressive load and will not
resist Bending Moment.
Tallest Minaret in the World - 240 ft. tall
Qutub Minar
Brick Masonry Pillar
Ashoka Pillar
Sandstone
Iron Pillar of Delhi
Wrought Iron
Brick Pillars
ThirumalaiNayak Palace, Madurai
Stone Masonry Pillar
Charminar, Hyderabad
Stone Pillars
Sri Meenakshi Temple
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2)Column : is a vertical member held at top and bottom . It will be in RCC or in Structural
Steel or Composite. Column will take axial compression and resist Bending Moment Column
subjected to pure axial load rarely occurs in practice. All columns are subjected to some
moment which may be due to accidental eccentricity or due to end restraint imposed by
monolithically placed beams or slabs Web statement
Steel Columns are called Stanchions either Ι shaped column sections specially made worldwide
for this purpose ; their flanges , webs and fillets are different from those of similar sized Ι beams,
or built up Steel columns
Some times RCC columns may not be held at the top , as in a single column OHT. The column should be carefully designed to take axial compression & Bending Moment caused by Wind Load
Steel Column RS Beam Section
Building (Stanchion)Contrete RSJ
Built up steel Stanchion Composite Column
Rcc columns in a framed
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Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes (CFTs) are composite members consisting of an steel tube infilled with concrete
CFT _ Columns
3.) Post or Pole : A long, slender, piece of wood or metal or concrete typically used with one
end placed in the ground as a support for something. It is not load bearing . It is used for tying
wire or ropes ; the tension created at both sides must be balanced.
4.) Other Structural Components: A tie, strap, tie rod, eyebar, guy-wire, suspension cables, or
wire ropes, are examples of linear structural components designed to resist tension. It is the
opposite of a strut or column, which is designed to resist compression. Ties may be made of any
tension resisting material. struts can be inclined or horizontal and are generally short in length
as compared to columns. ... Strut is a compressive member of truss. It only experiences normal
axial force (compressive force)
Fence Posts or poles Post for tying electric wires
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5) Minaret : A slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin
calls Muslims to prayer.
6) Tower : A tower is a tall, narrow building, that either stands alone just like Temple tower or
forms part of another building such as a church or castle. A Tower can be of masonry or Steel _
called Pylon eg. Eiffel Tower , Electric Transmission line towers.
7.) Pylon: a tall tower-like structure _ generally of steel lattice work.
Note: The birth of this article is due to an Engineering College Principal ,who teaches
Mechanical Engineering subjects and being one of the few teaching Principals , wanted to know
the difference between Column and Pillar.
S. Ramanathan, F.I.E., 19-12-2018Mob: 94440 20990 96000 56496
Temple Tower_Stands Alone Bell Tower _ forms part of Church building
Eiffel Tower is a Pylon Electricity Transmission Towers are Pylons
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Events held during the Month of December - 2018
1.14-12-2018 - Committee Meeting2.14-12-2018 - Lecture Meeting on “Energy Conservation”on the eve of Energy Conservation Day
The Energy Conservation Day was celebrated on 14-12-2018 at 6.00PM at the Madurai
Local centre's Silver Jubilee Hall on the topic “Energy Conservation and Electrical Safety”.
Er.J.GOLDWIN WILLIAMS, B.E., M.B.A., Chief Engineer/Distribution, TANGEDCO, Madurai
Region, Madurai participated as Chief Guest and delivered the lecture..The meeting was
presided by Er.S.Rajagopal, FIE., Chairman, Madurai Local Centre. Er.R.Narayanasamy, MIE.,
Hon. Secretary, and Er.M.Savariraj, MIE., Joint Hon. Secretary were on the dais.The Chairman Called the meeting to Order..After invocation the Chairman Er.S.Rajagopal
delivered the welcome address and requsted the gathering to use electricity only when it is
required and emphasised the importance of the conservation of Energy. The Hon. Secretary
Er.R.Narayanasamy introduced the Chief Guest as audience. The Past Chairman Er.V.Dhanraj
honoured the Chief Guest with a shawl. The Chairman invited the Chief Guest to deliver the
lecture.The Chief Guest Sri.Er.J.Goldwin Williams started his lecture a gaving full statistics of
Electricity scenario in Tamilnadu and how to conserve the Electrical energy in our daily use.
Er.S. Rajagopal, Chairman, Madurai Local Centre welcoming the gathering.
Sitting from Left to Right Er.R.Narayanasamy, Hon. Secretary, Madurai Local Centre,
Chief Guest Er. J.GOLDWIN WILLIAMS, Chief Engineer/Distribution,
TANGEDCO, Madurai Region and Er.M. Savariraj, Hon. Jt. Secretary, on the dais.
Er.R.Narayanasamy, Hon. Secretary, Madurai Local Centre
introducing the Chief Guest to the audience
Chief Guest delivering the lecture on the topic and Members. Er.A. Nachadalingam, Past Hon. Secretary honouring the Chief Guest
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He also gave full safety measure to be carried out when handling electrical energy particularly
in villages and in the apartments with the power point presentation. He clearly explained the
GDP(Gross Domestic Product) and said in India the GDP value is 2597.49 billion US dollars in
2017.The National Average per capita electricity consumption is 778.63 Kwh/year. The
installed capacity in India as on 31.03.2017 is as follows:
The indian power sector is the Third largest in Asia after China and Japan. The Power Grid has
projected that by 2025-2026 there shall be around 35 number of 1200 KV sub stations having
100,000 MVA transformation capacity.
Installed capacity in India as on 31.03.2017
Capacity addition target 12th plan
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Projected Power Scenario
Share of fuels in electricity generation—baseline growth in electricity from renewable
Installed capacity in Tamil Nadu as 31.03.2017
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New ongoing projects in TANGEDCO
What is Energy Conservation
Is it worth to conserve energy
Potential for Energy Conservation
ŸIt means the utilization of Energy available in economical and efficient way to yield maximum
benefit.ŸEnergy conservation does not mean the denial of energy for making life uncomfortable. It only
means that the available energy should be used efficiently.ŸOne unit saved avoids 2.5 to 3 times of fresh capacity addition
To make our - World Safer (Pollution, Ozone etc,..)- Country Brighter, Stronger and to be a Super
Power- Society Healthier and prosperous- Industries / Homes SmarterŸTo prove that everyone of us are very responsible citizens.He also explained the Energy Conservation Act 2001 broadly.
ŸIndia's energy consumption per unit of GDP is higher compared to Japan, US and Asia by 3.7, 1.55
and 1.47 times respectively. This indicates inefficient use of energy but also substantial scope for
energy saving.ŸOne unit of energy saved at the consumer end avoids nearly 2.5 to 3 times of capacity
augmentation due to PLF, auxiliary consumption and T & D losses.ŸThe conservative estimate of potential of energy saving in India is creating nearly 25,000 MW of
new capacity
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Potential for Energy Conservation Industrial Sector
Energy Consumption limits -A look at 2050Projected consumption of Household appliances (Units/Year)
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DOMESTIC SECTORŸLIGHTINGŸSwitch off ŸSunlightŸA house - maximum sunlight and ventilation ŸLight coloured walls ŸUse task lighting ŸCFL and LED and life span 9 – 15 times moreŸClean bulbs and tube lights periodically
Energy consumption & Life comparison between CFL & Incandesant bulb.
Lighting
Device
Power
(Watts)
Light
(Lumens)
Cost
(Rs.)
Life
(hours)
No. of
Hours/Day
Units/
year
Table 5.3 : Energy Saving Through the Use of CFLs
Bulbs
CFLs
60
15
700
700
10
200
1000
7000
4
4
88
22
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Ÿzero watt bulb consumes 12 to 15 Watts / hourŸ36 Watt slim tube lights give equivalent light output as that of 40 Watt tube lights.ŸUse electronic ballasts / electronic choke
ŸUse light weight / energy efficient fans.ŸUse electronic regulators ŸAvoid rewinding of motors inefficientlyŸClean fan blades periodicallyŸLubricate bearing of motor periodicallyŸInstall exhaust fan at a higher elevation
ŸUse energy efficient motors for grindersŸAlways use nylon belt in grindersŸUse grinder to its full capacityŸClean and lubricate grinder parts periodically
ŸUse after 10 PM or before 10 AMŸUse optimal quantity of water and with timer facilityŸUse washing machine to its full capacityŸAvoid using dryer in washing machines ŸAlways switch it off from the plug point
ŸUse correct capacity air-conditionerŸAvoid frequent opening and closing of roomŸClean the A/C filters periodicallyŸAir-conditioned room must be leak proofŸSet the thermostat of room air conditioner at 24°CŸ Use energy efficient star labeled new A/C
ŸAutomatic Temperature Cut off and RegulatorŸDon't put more water while ironingŸDon't iron wet clothesŸAvoid ironing one or two clothes daily ŸFor every degree you lower the thermostat you'll save between 1 to 3% of power
FANS AND MOTORS
GRINDERS
WASHING MACHINE
AIR-CONDITIONER
IRONING
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REFRIGERATOR
WATER PUMPS
WATER HEATERS
AVOID STAND-BY MODE
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
ŸKeep refrigerator away from the wall ŸAvoid frequent opening and open for longer timeŸAllow heated food stuff to cool down ŸMake sure foods are coveredŸDefrost regularly to keep freezers working ŸThermostat control to optimum level ŸUse energy efficient star labeled refrigerators
ŸUse energy efficient water pumpsŸUse correct size PVC piping systemŸ Arrest leakage of water in taps / jointsŸUse capacitors for water pumps ŸUse level controllers for to overhead tanks etc.,
ŸSwitch off when not requiredŸReduce thermostat setting from 60 to 50 Deg CŸUse solar water heatersŸAvoid water leakage in taps / jointsŸAlways insulate hot water pipes ŸAdvantages of Solar Water HeaterŸLife is about 20 yearsŸIt uses clean and freely available Solar EnergyŸGives supply of 100 liters at 60 Deg C – adequate for 2 bathrooms + kitchen
ŸPlug point “ON” after switching “OFF” an electrical appliance Ÿswitch off your appliances from the plug pointŸit saves an unbelievable 5% power.ŸDon't keep your computer monitors on “sleep” or “screen saver” mode
ŸUse ELCB to prevent shockŸIn case of ELCB tripping don't by-passŸDon't switch or appliance with wet handŸBe alert while replacing fuse / inserting plugsŸDon't use copper wire as a substitute for fuse wireŸDon't use wire with poor insulationŸDon't replace fuse unless cause is detectedŸDon't hang wet clothes on elect fittings and conduitŸUse always 3 pin Plugs not inserting loose wiresŸDon't put more than one appliance in one plug pointŸUse qualified electricians for electrical workŸDon't replace / shift bulb or any appliance with switch is ON positionŸCheck earthing frequently for physical damageŸIn case minor shock / induction is felt do not neglectŸEnsure that the switches are in the “ Phase / Live” wireŸElectrical circuit, telephone and computer circuit should run in separate pipesŸBefore adding A/C, Fridge, Geyser etc,. Ensure that the size of wire usedŸEarthing wire NOT to be used as neutral. Only for body earthing
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ŸDon't touch snapped conductorsŸDon't construct building nearer to the electric lineŸDon't tie the animals and dry the wet clothes on EB pole's stay wireŸDon't put the service wires through the hole of GI pipe and attached with the house fencing ŸDon't replace the fuse in the local Distribution TransformersŸDon't trimming the tree nearer to the EB line without getting permissionŸDon't use cell phone under the EHT / HT line during rainy daysŸDon't provide switches and plug points below 5 Ft at your home for children safetyŸConstruct the building under the EHT / HT /LT line with sufficient space (IE rules) ŸDon't provide service line pipe near the staircaseŸDon't join together Earth wire and Neutral wire
Er.A.Natchadalingam, Past Hon. Secretary presented the memento the Chief Guest
Er.J.GOLDWIN WILLIAMS. Er.M.Savariraj, Jt. Hon. Secretary delivered the vote of thanks and
thanked the Chief Guest for having accepted invitation to deliver a lecture in this Engineering forum
and spared his valuable time among his busy schedule .The meeting was adjourned by the
Chairman after National Anthem
MINUTES OF EXPERT DISCUSSION ON “REVIVING VANDIYUR TANK CASCADE SYSTEM”Venue: The Institution of Engineers, (India)- Madurai Chapter (IEI) Date: 15theDecember, 2018, Time: 17:30 to 19:00hrs
1. In spite of creating strong base documents for Vandiyur Tank, IEI will facilitate to issue the DPR's
from the Corporation and PWD. 2. To ensure the quality of the project, IEI will continue its strong technical support for the pilot plans,
Interns/fellows who involved in the project3. In order to encourage the student's participation, IEI will support for the qualified interns with
stipends who satisfy the IEI norms.
NO holiday for “SAFETY”
3.15-12-2018: Expert Discussion on “'REVIVING VANDIYUR TANK CASCADE SYSTEM”
Figure 1: Expert Discussion on 'Reviving Vandiyur Tank Cascade System' Action points
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4. Centre for Urban Water Resources (CURE) finalized their first pilot on the renovation of
Melamadai Oranni which is very close to Vandiyur Tank. 5. CURE team agreed for bi-monthly meet for technical consultation with IEI Members. Proceedings: Centre for Urban Water Resources (CURE) from DHAN Vayalagam (Tank) Foundation, the water
thematic collective of DHAN Foundation with sectoral focus on water management in urban and
semi-urban environments, has taken up new initiative “Revival of Vandiyur Tank system”. It is
focusing on restoring the tank system by redefining the purpose of the Vandiyur tank for the future
through collective planning and action. In this aspect, it organized an expert discussion in
collaboration with the Institute of Engineers (India), Madurai Chapter on 15.12.2018 (Saturday) at
5.30 pm. The purpose of the discussion is to 'generate knowledge pool' of engineering experts on various
possible interventions that can be carried out in Vandiyur Tank and its tank cascade system. The
officials and fellows of Institute of Engineers India (IEI) and retired Engineers from Public Works
Department, Madurai Corporation, TWAD, TN Electricity Board & Community stake-holders part
took. As a welcome note, Mr Lokesh from CURE started off by explaining the CURE's intervention at
Kathianoor tank, Ayravathanallur- which is the first urban tank in the Madurai District to have been
renovated with community participation, which has resulted in farming after 5 yrs. Also, he went on
to elaborate the agenda and expressed the interest of HCL Foundation on the renovation process. Mr.Rajagopal, Chairman of IEI- Madurai Chapter has assured to technically support to the CURE
team in preparing the DPR for reviving the Vandiyur tank cascade system and technical guidance for
researchers involved in the studies that are to be carried out with this regards. He said that the
desilation of the tank should be allowed tothe public with out any charges.He wanted to put an end
to excessive and chaotic de-siltation of tanks by the PWD department. Mr Rajamani, Vice President of IEI- India did lay stress on encroachment eviction, surveying the
tanks, feeder and supply channels in-order to account on the difference in capacity from original
capacity and subsequent deepening and renovating of the channels and tanks accordingly. He also
referred the provision for interning with stipend at IEI. While discussing the redesigning of Vandiyur Lake by redefining the purpose of the urban tank
system Mr Krishnaswamy, Chief Engineer(Retd.) stressed upon redefining the Vandiyur tank as the
major source of drinking water for Madurai Dist. Like Chembarabakam tank for Chennai. While sharing the experiences of expert engineers on Vandiyur Tank Restoration- Mr K.Sakthivel,
City Engineer(Retd.) explained Madurai corporation's proposal and quoted the model of Husain
Sagar, Hyderabad. He explained the proposal of filling the Vandiyur tank by pumping 40 MLD
sewage water, a 5 km long two-lane road all along the bund of the Vandiyur tank and creating an
island in 20 acres at the centre of the tank to improve biodiversity that was estimated to cost about 66
crores under national river water conservation project. He suggested to re-visit this very proposal for
reference. While discussing about the research and pilots; Mr.Muthu Vijayan, Chief Engineer(retd.), suggested
the building of Rainfall-Runoff model for Vandiyur tank cascade system, Estimating the difference
between the current and original capacity of the tanks in this cascade system. It was considered that
the desilting and de-sludging of the Melamadai Oorani in the downstream of the Vandiyur Tank
would give the REVIVAL project team a good start with regards to community participation and was
appreciated by the Gomathipuram Residential welfare Association members.
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Mr.Subramanian suggested the dumping of those sludge at the Vellakal solid waste dumping yard.
While, Mr Lokesh queried the dumping at a nearer site and further discussions with Mr.Aneesh
Sekar, Commissioner of Madurai Corporation was to plan on this matter.CURE Team did explore the possibilities to de-sludge and revive the Melamadai Oorani in the
downstream of Vandiyur tank as a part of the pilot. Mr Rajamani, Vice President of IEI assured his
team's visit to the field and technical assistance for doing the same. Mr Ragavan, President of
Gomathipuram Residential Welfare Association assured social support for the same. It was expected that the DPR should comprise details on encroachment eviction, sewage flowing
through drainage channels, Prosopis eviction through community participation, deepening of tanks
and channels to its original capacity; taking into consideration the different factors including those
of socio-economic, hydrological, topographical, civic and the likes. The formal vote of thanks is delivered by Mr R. Narayanasamy, Secretary of IEI.
4.) 31.12.2018 Annual Get –Together
Er.S. Rajagopal, Chairman, Madurai Local Centre he informed the audience
that our Madurai Local Centre has adjudged as Best Local Centre in India
for the year 2017-18 and the award was presented Sitting from Left to Right
Er.R.Narayanasamy, Hon. Secretary, Madurai Local Centre
and Er.M. Savariraj, Hon. Jt. Secretary, Madurai Local Centre on the dais.
Members and Audience
Prof. D.Sankaramurthy, MIE., Former Principal, Tamilnadu Polytechnic
and the Co-opted Member to offer his suggestion.
Er.K.Muthuraj, FIE., Former Mill Manager, Madura Coats
and Now the Director of Madurai Meenakshi Matriculation
and Higher Secondary School and Committee Member to offer his suggestion.
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ŸThe Institution of Engineers (India), Madurai Local Centre a multi disciplinary Corporate body of
Engineers conducted its Annual Get Together Meeting on 31st Dec 2018 at its Silver Jubilee hall at
11.00 AM. About 100 Engineers participated. The meeting was presided by Er.S.Rajagopal, FIE.,
Chairman, Madurai Local Centre. Er.P.Rajamani, FIE., All India Council Member and Former Vice
President, Er.R.Narayanasamy, MIE., Hon. Secretary and Er.M.Savariraj, MIE., Jt. Hon. Secretary
were on the dais. The Chairman called the meeting to order and delivered his welcome address
after the Invocation. In his welcome address he said that the existence of our Institution is not visible
to the Public and even to the Practicing Engineers. we must involve our self in formulating and
implementation of various Projects executed for the Public and give solution to the Solid waste and
waste water Management in the Industry and Local Bodies and also in implanting Water
management, Energy conservation and Pollution free environment effectively. Also to reduce
unemployment Problem among Engineering Graduates. He requested the Engineers present here
to offer their suggestion. He informed the audience that our Madurai Local centre has adjudged as
Best Local Centre in India for the year 2017-18 and the award was presented by the President in the
annual General meeting held at Udaipur on 23rd December and exhibited the Shield and the
certificate and in addition a cash award of Rs.50,000/-. He requested the Engineers present and the
committee Members to extend their full cooperation and support to him to further Improve the
activities of this centre.Ÿ Ÿ Then he invited Er.A. Durairaj, FIE., Past Chairman and Former Member Generation of the
TNEB., to offer his suggestion. Er.Durairaj said that we are conducting a lot of Lecture meetings and
number of Seminars, but the participation of our members is very less comparing to our strength.
Unless our members participate in large number the benefit of the updating the technical exposure
and Professional development could not be achieved. He said our Present Chairman will take
suitable action to increase our Membership strength further and lead the centre in a better manner.Ÿ
Ÿ Prof. D.Sankaramurthy, MIE., Former Principal, Tamilnadu Polytechnic and the Co-opted
Member to the committee said in the case of Doctors the Medical Graduates are permitted to start
their practice only after their registration in the Medical council. But we do not have such Gove
registration. Even the newly started Architectural degree holders are also given such registration by
the ACI. We must also get such approval from the Government. Further the Tamilnadu Polytechnic
got the approval from the Government and was conducting classes for AMIE students since then he
was the course director in the Poly Technical and in this centre also he is conducting the AMIE course
as Director. But due to increase of Private Engineering Colleges and Part time courses, the student
studying AMIE has reduced and Govt of India has also directed to stop admission to the AMIE after
May 2013 and the case in the court. However due to the quality and standard of the AMIE exams,
Sstudents are participating in this course.On the other hand number graduate are jobless because
the present graduate Engineers are said to be non employable. But the AMIE course is conducted
only for the Diploma holders working in the Engineering field and it does not create unemployment
among AMIE Engineers and they also create a expertise Engineer Society than the fresh graduate.
He said we have student chapter in various Engineering colleges to share our expertise with them
and help them. In addition we must organise a meeting of the H.RS of the Industries and assess the
emolyabilty requirement for their Industry and help the graduate engineer to develop the required
skill in addition to their degree.
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We must also arrange for a get together of the Student chapter co-ordinator and Advisors of the
Engg. College and Polytechnic Colleges and help them in conducting skill development activities to
their students. He also requested to Invite the Industries and involve them in the research
development activities by entrusting Industry oriented Projects to the students and the staff working in
the colleges. By this both the Institution and the Industry will get benefitted.
Er.A.Jaffer Sadiq Babu, MIE., Managing Director of the Garment Industry and committee
member said that we must conduct job fair and arrange to get more employment in Local Industry
and work for the career development of the working Engineers.
Prof. Dr.P. Udayakumar, Placement Officer and Head of the Dept of Mechanical Engineering in
K.L.N. College of Engineering and the committee Member of IEI listed out the achievements during
this year and activities to be programmed for 2019 as below. He said during 2018 one of our
corporate Member was nominated as Vice President of IEI, in all India level. Our centre was
adjudged Best Local Centre for the year 2017-18. we also got the Best Engg. College Student
Chapter award for KLN college of Engineering Student Chapter and Best Polytechnic College
Student Chapter award for Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College Student Chapter. This year,
Engineers Day was celebrated in a grand manner in which the collector of Madurai District who is
also an Engineer participated and number of Eminent Engineers were also participated and
delivered lectures in our various meetings and also in the Seminars conducted in various colleges.
The All India President of IEI Er. Sisir Kumar Banerjee along with Immediate President Er. Navin B.
Vasoya visited our centre and inaugurated the Guest rooms constructed in our centre. Then he
explained the activities to be programmed . As the first being to increase our membership strength to
1.5% of the All India Strength which had gone down after the formation of new centres at Tirunelveli
and Kanyakumari, trifurcating our centre. This requires to add 1000 more members this year. This
is easily possible if we enroll all the new graduate coming out of the colleges, for which we must start
Student Chapters in all colleges and give them training to make them employable. We must also
create our link with the professional engineers working in Industries and get their support and make
them involved in our technical activities and also but conducting Industrial cum Job fair. He said we
must involve in social activities such elimination of Plastic, educating the public about the benefits of
Rainwater harvesting, planting of trees and Energy Conservation etc. He also said that he had come
to understand that this centre had already conducted an Industrial and scientific exhibition in a
grand manner at Thmukkam grounds in its early years and similar programme shall also be
conducted and the eminent Industries, Institution such as IISc and IITs should requested to participate
and share their innovation with the public and Industries. He said as a first step Chairman has
directed him to conduct the meeting of the Students Chapter co-ordinators/Advisors of all the
Engineering colleges in our area on 12th Jan 2019. and he will be making the arrangement for this.
Then Er.K.Muthuraj, FIE., Former Mill Manager, Madura Coats and Now the Director of
Madurai Meenakshi Matriculation and Higher Secondary School and committee Member of this
centre said that he had coined a word as 3w3E3S which make the students to remember easily the
important thing such as Waste, Water, Electricity, Environment, Elastic and Plastic etc etc. He said that
he can formulate projects for public awareness on digital technology by training them in use of
computer in rural areas involving computer companies like Dell.
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Er.N.Sivasubramanian., FIE., Senior Scientist and Former Chief General Manager, ISRO and
committee Member said we have lot of societal problems which can be solved by engineering
invention. He cited the problem of fire work in Sivakasi which has made 85000 people jobless and
many Industries closed. It requires development of pollution free detonators such as Barium Nitrate
based chemicals suitable for manufacturing green crakers. The Engineering colleges should come
forward to work on such projects involving their students and staff. Already CECRI, Karikkudi is on
the job in this direction and we can get projects from them. Another area is developing Bio Plastic
which environmentally safe. But we must create it in a cost effective manner as replacement for the
plastic. The next being Wastewater management involving every user to recycle his own water for
reuse, staring from Industry and group of houses. Sea water desalination has also can be done at a
cost of Rs.5 per litre such projects had already been developed and it is required to take such project
to the public in a cost effective manner. Such rearch will benefit the society and the country and if the
institution like IEI come forward to encourage such projects and patternise certain design, IEI'S
name will come out and known to the country.
Er.V.Muthuvijayan, MIE., Former Addl. Chief Engineer/ PWD and our corporate Members
said we must concentrate on Membership growth and involve other Engineering association such
Water Resource Management, by conducting our technical activities jointly. Prof.K.R. Krishnamoorthy.FIE., Former Scientist from ISRO and the HOD of the Engineering
College said we are talking much about the Industry, Institute interaction in all our meeting and CII
and MADISSIA had also arranged for such meetings and the outcome is not encouraging. Hence the
Industry should really come forward in formulating the curriculum required for them in association
with Institutions and give training to the students in their Industry to make them employable.
Er. E.Ramakrishnan, AEE/PWD said that we must extend our activity in skill development such
as occupational safety, Foreign Direct Investment and Water management. And also in creating
awareness to the public in Lake and RiverMaintenance such clean Vaigai River and Vandiyur tank etc.
Er.A.BaskaranMIE,Practicing Civil Engineer and Valuer said that he was originally science
graduate and Passed AMIE. AMIE syllabus is very tough than the Engineering syllabus and the AMIE
degree holder are more expertise than the graduates, since they are studying while practicing. Now
he is a Postgraduate in Structural Engineering,an expert in Madurai in Rehabitation of Buildings and
handling classes for PG student in Anna University besides doing valuation. But the IBBI has not
recognized the AMIE for appearing for the Registered Valuer Examination. He also approached this
centre and informed the Vice President also. As there was no immediate relief he contacted the
Chairman of Association of consulting civil Engineers who got the approval for AMIE students for
Valuation Examination. Further he said getting FIE from IEI is also tedious and he could not even
reply for the discrepancies informed to him. Hence requested to make the system easy for the
Practicing Engineers.
Er.A.K..Rajadurai, FIE, Former Chief Engineer High ways said we must improve our
communication among us by creating Twitter, Face Book and Whatsapp groups.
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Er.R.Ramakrishnan, FIE., Former Chief Engineer Tamilnadu water and Drainage Board said
we must insist on execution of the sanctioned scheme for clean Vaigai by installing sewage treatment
Plants at various places where sewage is let into the River and reuse the water for filling tank along
with flood water. The flood water should not be let out as waste by surplus sing tank. By desisting the
tank in an effective manner the surplus water during flood could be stored to increase the ground
water table.
Er.Suriyakumar also gave his suggestion to increase the visibility of IEI.At last Er.P.Rajamani, Former Vice President consolidated the points and said that everyone must
know that IEI was originally registered under company act in the year 1920 and was Inaugurated at
Madras . The HQ was later shifted to Calcutta. Now we are about to celebrate our centenary year.
Our present President is from Tamilnadu Er.T.M.Gunaraja who is also our AMIE alumni. We have
about 2 lakhs Engineers enrolled as Members in various 15 Engineering Divisions. IEI was accorded
Royal Charter in 1935 by the British Empire and is still valid. We have got Ethics control Board to take
action against the misdeeds of the Engineers registered with us. The Ministry of Company affairs has
also communicated to IEI in 1969 that since IEI has been accorded Royal Charter, they are scoring
out our name from Registration under company act. Today we are full pledged corporate body
according Chartered Engineer certificate with Registered number which is the requirement for a
practicing Engineer. Our' s is also a recognized as a Research and Development institution by the
Govt.When the Engineers Bill was introduced in Parliament, the than Minister for irrigation
Er. K L.Rao pointed out that IEI has already been accorded Royal Charter and hence the Bill was
withdrawn. But due to formation of different group of Engg. Associations and Institutions, they are
insisting for a separate bill which will make them to be in bar with IEI. The mushrooming of Private
Engg. Colleges have made the AICET to direct all the Institution conducting AMIE by themselves to
stop admission from May 2013. Besides IEI, there are 7 other institutions conducting AMIE exams.
As we are already approved by Royal Charter to develop Engineering Science in India and to
conduct Examination and award degrees for the Practicing Engieers as career development, accord
accreditation in all branches, We have filed a writ petition in the Delhi High court and got stay order
and the case is still pending. The AICET also issued instruction not to recognize the AMIE degree
accorded to those joined after their date of notice May 2013 only and not those got the degree
before the date. But without understanding, the IBBI had not included AMIE in their eligibility for
registering as Registered valuers. IEI has also made immediate representation based on which order
has been issued even though it is delayed. IEI is also issuing Professional Engineers Certificate and
International Professional Engineer certificate as a representative of Govt. of India in International
Professional Engineers Association under Washington Accord., which is valid in all the counties
signed in washing to accord.
In the area of Membership growth we request the Engineers to become members of IEI to
develop their carrier only. But they ask us to explain what is the benefit of joining in IEI. They are not
bothered about their career advancement. Hence we have to educate them of the necessity of carrier
advancement for an Engineer in their field by attending the technical meeting and seminars etc
which is organized at national and international level. Knowing the ignorance about IEI and its
activity, we are approaching him and requesting him to become the member.
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Further some of the members are interested in using the FIE,MIE and AMIE as degree to their name
as they are proud of their additional degrees. Everybody wants to acquire the highest degree and
thereby to project themselves in the society. But IEI has fixed the qualification, experience and status
and without satisfying these requirement it will accord the Membership as a Fellow. To become a
fellow, one must be a graduate and must have an experience of 20 Years and have worked at a
management level of not less the Superintending Engineer cadre in the Govt. dept or worked as
associate professor in the Engg. College. As a private practitioner, it is difficult to judge his position.
Hence it is fixed that he must have earnings to pay income tax of Rs 5lakhs. to attain the position of
expert. But an Assistant Engineer of a Govt. department having 30 years of experience in the same
cadre will not be considered since he has not attained the required eligibility. But somebody might
have come across somebody have got Fellowship due to wrong certificate, in such cases if the truth is
proved the FIE will be withdrawn and action will be taken against him by the Ethics control Board. He requested all the member here should come forward and give suggestion on the latest
topic in which the Technical activity such as Lecture meeting, Seminars and visits to be arranged.
Every member having interest shall come forward to join with the committee members in organizing
the events since it cannot be done by a single individual. Your participation will give you exposure
and your contribution will be beneficial to the society. He also explained various research grants
sanctioned by IEI for the Final year Student level, Post graduate level and the Research Scholar level
and also internship fees paid to the scholars. He also said earlier all Govt. departments, Engg. Institutions have added IEI in their advisory
committees. But the representative of the IEI deputed as an expert registered their names in the
concerned advisory committee and become advisor for their life time in place of the name of IEI
representative. Thus no department have the name of IEI in their council and at present they
nominate experts themselves without the consultation with IEI. Further he also said the Expert members in IEI should join together and we must have the
expert committee to offer our suggestion to the Govt. and Local Body, Institutions and Private
companies in preparation of new projects and implementation of the new Policies etc., whether they
sought our opinion or not.Our valuable suggestions and guidance will always be respected if we offer it voluntarily.
He cited an incident that recently, Dhan foundation approached us for an expert opinion on
Vandiyur lake Project. But we found it difficult in inviting the experts since we do not have an expert
Panel containing list of Engineers on latest Engineering topics and Projects. However on that day we
were able to invite our members availble and give them guidance, which they said that it was useful.
Hence requested all the members to come forward to form such panel of experts to work towards
betterment of the society.
The Chairman thanked Prof. K.R. Krishnamoorthy for voluntarily coming forward to form a
communication expert group and to start twitter, face Book and whatsapp group for our centre and
to maintain them. The chairman expressed his sincere thanks to the members for their suggestion.
The Hon. Secretary Er.R.Narayanasamy delivered vote of thanks and thanked the Engineers
who have come forward and gave their suggestion for the betterment of our centre and for serving to
the society. Also requested their continued cooperation. The meeting was adjourned by the
Chairman after National Anthem
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1. 04-05.01.2019 All India Seminar on 'Gate way to Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Design', Madurai in association with KLN College of Engg at their premises.2. 01,02-2-2019 All India Seminar on the theme “Green Manufacturing” under the aegis of
Production Engineering Division in association with KLN College of Engg3. 05,06-2-2019, All India Seminar on 'Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage', in
association with Kamaraj College of Engg and Technology, under the aegis of Mechanical
Engg Division Board
Natural solutions can reduce global warmingUS forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands could absorb a fifth of greenhouse gas pollution - equivalent to emissions from
all US vehiclesDate:November 14, 2018Source:Nature ConservancySummary:A new study found that 21 percentof the United States' greenhouse gas pollution (1.2 Pg CO2e year)
could be removed through enhanced management of forest, grassland, agricultural, and coastal
areas. An offset at this level would be the equivalent to pollution from every single US car and truck on
the road.
In the US nature has the potential to remove 21 percent of the nation's carbon pollution -- equivalent to
removing emissions from ALL cars and trucks on the road...and then some.Credit: The Nature ConservancyRestoring the United States' lands and coastal wetlands could have a much bigger role in reducing
global warming than previously thought, according to the most comprehensive national assessment to
date of how greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced and stored in forests, farmland, grasslands,
and wetlands.
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The peer-reviewed study in Science Advances from The Nature Conservancy and 21 institutional
partners found that nature's contribution could equal 21% of the nation's current net annual
emissions, by adjusting 21 natural management practices to increase carbon storage and avoid
greenhouse emissions. The study is the first to include the climate benefits of coastal wetlands and
grasslands in a comprehensive mix along with forests and agriculture.
In October the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report called for global action
immediately to limit warming to 1.5?Centigrade (approximately 3? Fahrenheit) to avoid the most
damaging climate change impacts. This new study highlights how, and which, natural solutions in
the United States offer the most promise to help limit temperatures below that 3? Fahrenheit goal.Joe Fargione, Director of Science for The Nature Conservancy, was the study's lead author: "One of
America's greatest assets is its land. Through changes in management, along with protecting and
restoring natural lands, we demonstrated we could reduce carbon pollution and filter water,
enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and have better soil health to grow our food -- all at the same time.
Nature offers us a simple, cost-effective way to help fight global warming. In combination with
transitioning to zero carbon energy production, natural climate solutions can help protect our
climate for future generations.”
Lynn Scarlett, Chief External Affairs Officer for The Nature Conservancy and former Deputy
Secretary of the Department of the Interior, spoke to practical elements of the study's findings: "An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so we should reduce carbon pollution where we can.
But we also need to put natural solutions to work as a tool to insulate ourselves from global warming.
This study provides good news that making investments in nature will make a big difference, while
offering the potential for new revenue to farmers, ranchers, foresters, and coastal communities at
the same time.”
Of the 21 natural solutions analyzed, increased reforestation (the planting of trees) emerged as the
largest means to achieve greater carbon storage, equivalent to eliminating the emissions of 65
million passenger cars. Other high-performing forest solutions include allowing longer periods
between timber harvest to increase carbon storage; increasing controlled burns and strategic
thinning in forests to reduce the risk of megafire; and avoided loss of forests from urban sprawl.The study identified a maximum of 156 million acres that could be reforested, 304 million acres
where forest harvest rotations could be extended, and at least 42 million additional acres of forests
that would benefit from fire risk reduction treatments. In addition, almost a million acres of forest are
being converted to non-forest habitat a year, largely due to suburban and exurban expansion, which
could be addressed through better land use planning. The study also finds that urban reforestation
can add important carbon storage benefits.
"Planting trees and improving the health of existing forests will be a deciding factor in whether we are
able to get ahead of the climate curve," said Jad Daley, CEO of American Forests. "This
breakthrough analysis clarifies the highest impact actions for keeping our forests as a growing and
resilient carbon sink and the potential scale of climate benefit."Grasslands are underappreciated for their carbon storage opportunity. Grassland is being lost at a
rate of over one million acres per year. When grassland is converted to cropland, about 28% of the
carbon in the top meter of soil is released to the atmosphere. This trend could be reversed by re-
enrolling 13 million acres of marginal cropland in conservation programs and restoring them to
provide habitat and storage of carbon in the soil.
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Existing croplands have an important role to play. Farmers can optimize their nutrient application,
saving money and avoiding emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. Farmers can also
plant cover crops, which suck carbon out the atmosphere and return it to the soil during times of the
year when fields would normally be bare."Farmers are some of our best land stewards, and Danone North America is partnering with farms
across the country to find climate solutions through our soil health initiative. Improved nutrient
management, cover crops, and crop rotations are examples of practices that can help reduce GHG
emissions and over time improve a farm's bottom-line. Farmers and the food industry depend on a
predictable climate, so it's important to work together to reduce the risks of climate change." said
Chris Adamo, Vice President Federal & Industry Affairs at Danone North America.Natural solutions can be found under water as well. An estimated 27% of tidal wetlands have been
disconnected from the ocean, increasing the release of methane. Reconnecting tidal wetlands to the
ocean virtually eliminates those methane emissions, and also restores fish habitat important for
coastal communities."Shellfish growers make a living on the water and have witnessed salt marshes losing productivity
due to freshwater inundation. Not only does this damage important waters and increase emissions,
but it also harms their ability to make a living growing oysters, clams, mussels and other species that
support many coastal communities and other important stakeholders. By restoring salt marshes, we
can help shellfish farmers, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants and the climate all at the same
time," said Davis Herron, Director, Retail & Restaurant Division, Lobster Place, spokesman for the
Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition.Not only do natural climate solutions have strong benefits for personal enjoyment, healthier water,
air, wildlife, and soil, many are quite affordable. As states and the federal government evaluate rules
and markets for greenhouse gas emissions, these low-cost reductions from natural solutions offer
the United States a powerful tool to address a warming planet.Story Source:
provided by . Note: Content may be edited for style and length.
1. Joseph E. Fargione, Steven Bassett, Timothy Boucher, Scott D. Bridgham, Richard T. Conant,
Susan C. Cook-Patton, Peter W. Ellis, Alessandra Falcucci, James W. Fourqurean, Trisha
Gopalakrishna, Huan Gu, Benjamin Henderson, Matthew D. Hurteau, Kevin D. Kroeger, Timm
Kroeger, Tyler J. Lark, Sara M. Leavitt, Guy Lomax, Robert I. McDonald, J. Patrick Megonigal,
Daniela A. Miteva, Curtis J. Richardson, Jonathan Sanderman, David Shoch, Seth A. Spawn, Joseph
W. Veldman, Christopher A. Williams, Peter B. Woodbury, Chris Zganjar, Marci Baranski, Patricia
Elias, Richard A. Houghton, Emily Landis, Emily McGlynn, William H. Schlesinger, Juha V. Siikamaki,
Ariana E. Sutton-Grier, Bronson W. Griscom. Natural climate solutions for the United States. Science
Advances, 2018; 4 (11): eaat1869 DOI: Cite This Page:Nature Conservancy. "Natural solutions can reduce global warming: US forests, wetlands, and
agricultural lands could absorb a fifth of greenhouse gas pollution -- equivalent to emissions from
a l l U S v e h i c l e s . " S c i e n c e D a i l y. S c i e n c e D a i l y, 1 4 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 8 .
<www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181114160045.htm>.
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The Institution of Engineers (India)MADURAI LOCAL CENTRE
Editor:
Madurai Local Centre,
Er.T.M.JAMBULINGAM BHAVAN,
No.1, 120 Feet Road, Surveyor Colony,
K.Pudur, Madurai-625007.
Phone-0452 - 4373067
Web: www.ieimadurailc.org
E.mail: [email protected],
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The Institution of Engineers(India),
Editorial Board:
Er.S.Rajagopal, FIE.,
Er.P.Rajamani.FIE.,
Er.K.Vijayakumar, FIE.,
Er.R.Ponbadi, FIE.,
Dr.S.Ganapathy, FIE.,
Er.S.Subramanian, FIE.,
Er.A.Jaffer Sadiq Babu, MIE.
Er.M.Savariraj.MIE,
Chairman:
Committee:
