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Chemical Technology • October 2015
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Complete the grid
so that every row
across, every column
down and every 3x3
box is filled with the
numbers 1 to 9.
That’s all there is to
it! No mathematics
are involved. The grid
has numbers, but
nothing has to add up
to anything else. You
solve the puzzle with
reasoning and logic.
For an introduction to
Sudoku see http://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudoku
Solution
for SUDOKU
109
SUDOKU NO. 110
Chemical Technology
is the only publication in Africa for chemical
engineers focusing on all unit operations in a comprehensive way
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The SAIChE IChemE AGM was held on
July 22, 2015 in Rosebank, Gauteng. The
president, Dawie van Vuuren, opened the
meeting and welcomed everyone. Minutes
from the last AGM, and the financial state-
ments were circulated. Introductions of the
council members and attendees took place.
In attendance was Rodney Jones (current
president of SAIMM–South African Institute
of Mining and Metallurgy) and Louis Mielke
(who launched and guided the Small Ton-
nage Interest Group of the South African
Institution of Chemical Engineers).
Dawie van Vuuren gave his president’s re-
port highlighting the transition from SAIChE
to SAIChE IChemE and the harmonisation
of the membership grades with that of
IChemE. The Western Cape (WC) member
group is now active, and the 2017 SAIChE
IChemE conference will be held in the WC.
SAIChE IChemE will focus on Pr (Eng) devel-
opment, as well as building relationships
with the other institutions in South Africa,
such as SAIMM.
Council voted unanimously to accept the
invitation from the WCCE (World Congress
of Chemical Engineering) to host an interim
international WCCE conference in 2019 in
South Africa. The AGM concluded with the
treasurer (Lizelle van Dyk) presenting the
financial statements for 2013 and 2014. In
line with IChemE, SAIChE IChemE’s financial
year has been changed to run from January
to December each year.
A question and answer session took
place following the reports. Member D Hill
commented that he looks forward to the col-
laboration between SAIChE and IChemE. A
question was raised if it is compulsory to join
ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa).
Currently members are encouraged to join
ECSA as it is mandated to protect society
and the environment, and we as members
need to fall in line with it.
The evening ended off with snacks and
networking between members. SAIChE
IChemE would like to thank its members for
attending, and hope to see them at the next
AGM in 2016. In the meantime, please do
participate in your local branch activities.
Written by Michelle Low and Dawie van Vuuren
on behalf of SAIChE IChemE Council
SAIChE IChemE AGM
Dawie van Vuuren (SAIChE IChemE President) and Rodney Jones (SAIMM President)