2009-2010

Codes and Standards
Codes and Standards provides a liaison between applicable national and international code organizations (committees) and the PVP Division. Liaison activities include contact with code personnel, review of PVP documents and development of sessions at PVP Division Conferences.

Chair
Gauranga S. Chakrabarti
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Waltz Mill - F2V26
P.O. Box 158
Madison, PA 15663
Ph/Fax: 724-722-5286/5889
E-mail: Chakrags@westinghouse.com
 
Computer Technology
Computer Technology deals with the development of computer technology and its use by industry, especially with regard to proper documentation and verification. The Committee helps engineers utilize present computer capabilities and keeps them up-to-date with its expanding potential.

Chair
John Martin
Lockheed Martin Inc.
6 Milton Court
Albany, NY 12205
Ph: 518-395-6755
E-mail: jmartin8@nycap.rr.com
 
Design and Analysis
The Design and Analysis Committee is concerned with the development and application of design and analysis methods required for the pressure vessel and piping industry. It provides a forum for engineers to advance new theories and to maintain an awareness of the latest developments in design and analysis techniques.

Chair
Marina B. Ruggles-Wrenn
Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Air Force Institute of Technology AFIT/ENY
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765
Ph: 937-255-3636 ext. 4641Fax: 937-656-7621
E-mail: marina.ruggles-wrenn@afit.edu

Fluid-Structure Interaction
The Fluid-Structure Interaction Committee promotes the study and application of the dynamics of fluid-structure interactions as they relate to the design and operation of pressure vessels, piping systems and components. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals and engineering aspects of flow-induced vibrations, fluid-structure interactions, wave propagation and fluid dynamics.

Chair
Jong Chull Jo
Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety
19 Kusung-dong, Yusung-gu
Daejon, 305-338, KOREA
Phone/Fax: +82-42-868-0231/+82-42-861-9945
Email: jcjo@kins.re.kr
 
High-Pressure Technology
The High-Pressure Technology Committee focuses on the research, development, design and operation of pressure vessels, piping components and systems for high pressure service.

Chair
Jan Keltjens
SABIC Europe
Geleen, The Netherlands
Phone: 31-464761363
Email: jan.keltjens@sabic-europe.com

Materials and Fabrication
The Materials and Fabrication Committee disseminates information on current as well as potential materials, material properties and material testing methods. The Committee covers all aspects of fabrication techniques pertaining to pressure vessels and piping systems.

Chair
Poh-Sang Lam
Savannah River National Laboratory
Materials Technology Section
Building 773-41A, Room 171
Aiken, South Carolina 29808
Ph/Fax: 803-725-2922/4553
E-mail: ps.lam@srs.gov

Operations, Applications & Components
The Operations, Applications and Components Committee promotes the exchange of information in special areas such as: testing reliability and safety of components, quality assurance and inspection, toxic hazardhous and active substance storage, pumps and valves, aging and plant life extension and operation of pressure systems.

Chair
Dennis H. Martens
Consultant and Technical Advisor
Porter McGuffie Inc
E-mail: martensdh@pm-engr.com
Cell # 913-484-3868
Phone: 785-856-7575 (O)
Phone: 816-580-3421 (H)


Seismic Engineering
The Seismic Engineering Committee promotes the study and application of seismic engineering as related to design and operation of pressure vessels, piping systems and components.

Chair
Vernon Matzen
Department of Civil Engineering,
North Carolina State University
418 Mann Hall,
Campus Box 7908
Raleigh, NC 27695-7908
Ph/Fax: (919) 515-7736/5301
E-mail: matzen@ncsu.edu