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SUMMARY:Joint RTSA NZ Chapter / CORE Connect Event: Development of Structural health-index based national asset management system
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Rudolph Kotze to discuss KiwiRail’s approach to developing a national Structural health-index based asset management system . This presentation is being held as a joint RTSA New Zealand meeting in Wellington and will also be broadcast live as a CORE Connect Webinar \nKiwiRail\, as the manager and operator of New Zealand’s national rail network\, is dependent on reliable assets to support the goal of delivering profitable and cost-effective freight and passenger services. In order to achieve these and other safety-related organisational goals\, asset\, and risk management planning as well as accurate prioritisation of capital investment\, it is necessary to ensure that the assets remain fit for purpose and operate within acceptable engineering safety limits. There must be an evidence-based\, scientific way of managing the assets despite the shortfalls with the funding and other setbacks. \nThe KiwiRail Structures Team has developed a system-based method of assessing individual structures\, unique in New Zealand\, to provide a health-index based on a number of key risk criteria. It provides valuable information\, not only for KiwiRail asset managers (regional and head office) to prioritise assets for regular maintenance\, but also for stakeholders including contractors to obtain key information on each asset requiring intervention. In addition to the framework\, through the application of field-mobility\, condition data is now captured digitally and uploaded remotely to a central asset management system. Currently around 400 of the 1700 bridges on the KiwiRail network have been assessed and it is intended to be progressively extended to also cover tunnels and other structures. \nSpeaker: Rudolph Kotze\, Professional Head Structures\, KiwiRail \nRudolph Kotze is responsible for technical standards and strategy for KiwiRail’s structures. He also provides technical advice to the wider business and is focused on ensuing that best-practice asset and risk management principles are developed and implemented. He has been involved in bridge and structures design and asset management for over 30 years\, working in various technical and management roles in South Africa\, New Zealand and Australia. \nWhen: Wednesday 4th November\, 6pm -7pm New Zealand time ( 4pm-5pm AEST)\nWhere: Engineering New Zealand\, Level 6\, NEC House\, Taranaki Street\, Wellington and Online\nCost: FREE \nClick on the link below to register (for those attending via webinar link will be shared once you have registered):
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/joint-rtsa-nz-chapter-core-connect-event-development-of-structural-health-index-based-national-asset-management-system/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Energy Thought Leaders Series: Smart Energy Management for Sustainable Transport
DESCRIPTION:To deliver sustainable\, clean\, accessible smart cities we need to find a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase our ability to store renewable energy effectively and efficiently. \nIn this webinar\, our industry experts will present innovative\, safer and smarter solutions for sustainable transport using advanced energy storage. \nThey will discuss new technologies available that enable traction power networks to deal with higher loads\, explain how wayside and onboard storage management systems can store and reuse surplus energy and how to reinforce electrical networks using energy storage. \nThey will showcase local and international case studies\, as well as address possible challenges and provide solutions related to this new technology. \nKey Themes \n\nInnovative uses of energy storage in transport\nLatest technologies to optimise operations and improve the quality of electrical energy\nReducing operational costs and enhance energy efficiency\nLocal and Global case studies\n\nPreliminary Program \nAEDT\n4.00 pm – 4.05 pm Welcome Address\n4.05 pm – 5.05 pm Presentations and Discussion\n5.05 pm – 5.30 pm Online audience Q&A \nSpeakers \n \nIan Cook\nPower Modelling Manager\, Network Integration | Metro Trains Melbourne \nIan is a career Electrical Engineer in the Railways in Melbourne. He graduated from Monash University in 1974 and has worked in many areas of the Railways. The area with the longest experience is the 1\,500 Volt dc Traction Power System\, mainly with the Substations. He has worked in Systems\, Asset Management\, Design\, Installation\, Maintenance\, Testing and Project Management. \nHe has spanned the many re-organizations from the Victorian Railways to VicRail\, MetRail\, PTC\, Bayside Trains\, M>Train\, and now with Metro Trains Melbourne\, in the fourth Suburban Rail Franchize. \nCurrently\, Ian is working as a Power Modelling Specialist in the Network Planning and Modelling Team of the Network Integration Division at Metro Trains Melbourne. The focus of the simulation modelling is on the analysis and performance of the 1\,500 Volt dc Traction Power System. This includes strategy plans to improve its performance\, and the requirements for dealing with the rapid changes as a result of the many recent changes to the railway services. Examples are the introduction of the new High Capacity Metro Train\, the 75 Level Crossing Removals\, the Metro Tunnel Project\, the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade Projects\, the Mernda Rail Extension\, the upgrades of the services on most Lines\, the proposed extensions of electrification and the application of energy storage and reduced energy consumption. \nA focus in the past 10 years is on the application of new technologies to reduce energy consumption for which energy storage is a big component. The technology and commercial viability of it has evolved rapidly during this time. Metro Trains has an Energy Storage Unit installed at Diamond Creek. It\, unfortunately\, is not yet in service due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. \nIan has a bit of a passion for new technology and reduction in energy consumption (for a more sustainable world)\, and a better and more reliable service for our passengers\, so the opportunity to talk about it is appreciated. \n \nStephen Poh MIEAust \nProduct Marketing Manager – AC & DC Traction Power Supply | ABB Australia \nStephen Poh is the Product Marketing Manager specifically for AC and DC Traction Power Supply at ABB Australia.\nHis scope of responsibility covers ABB’s railway portfolio including air-insulated and gas-insulated single-phase or two-phase AC switchgear as well as metal-enclosed DC switchgear\, and the complete portfolio of DC traction power solutions.\nWith close to 20 years’ engineering experience\, Stephen has held numerous local and global management roles with ABB within the medium voltage and low voltage product portfolios across multiple segments including transport\, mining and oil & gas.\nHe holds a Bachelor of Science (Electrical/Electronics Engineering) and Master of Business Administration from the Robert Gordon University\, Scotland. \n \nDr Ali Parvizi MIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ\nNational Marketing & SalesTraction | ABB Australia \nDr Ali Parvizi is the Marketing and Sales Manager for Rail Traction at ABB Australia\, covering the Australian and New Zealand markets.\nHis scope of responsibility covers the entire ABB traction product portfolio\, including traction converters\, energy storage systems and digitalization for rolling stock and electric buses.\nPrior to joining ABB\, Ali held senior management positions within rolling stock manufacturers throughout Europe and the Middle East\, including MAPNA Locomotive\, Siemens and Vossloh.\nAli has published more than 40 technical papers in ISI journals and technical conferences concerning manufacturing and railway rolling stock technologies.\nHe holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran. \n  \nMC \n \nAmy Lezala FIEAust CPEng\nLXRG Engineering Manager | Office of the Chief Engineer \nAmy has been in rail since 2007\, working across rolling stock maintenance\, rolling stock manufacturing\, infrastructure design assurance and network asset management. \nAmy has worked in safety and assurance for the majority of her career\, from her early days as a rolling stock fire safety engineer to her current role as Level Crossing Engineering Manager at Metro Trains Melbourne. \nShe takes a whole of life\, whole of system view when approaching a project. It is important to Amy that we consider the life cycle of our assets to ensure that we get the most sustainable solution. \nWho should attend \nCity Councils\, Public Transport Authorities\, Public Transport Operators\, Transport Government Departments\, State Development Government Departments\, Civic engineers & planners\, Transport specialists\, Transport planners\, Rail engineers\, Project managers – Rail\, Public transport engineers \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the website link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-energy-thought-leaders-series-smart-energy-management-for-sustainable-transport/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Infrastructure thought leaders series - Going Digital in Rail
DESCRIPTION:Population growth\, rapid urbanisation\, and the need to address global warming all cement rail’s position as Australia’s fastest-growing transportation sector. \nWe are constantly challenged to find new and innovative ways to manage capacity and improve reliability\, in the face of tighter budgets and shorter deadlines. Digital technology\, including the utilisation of digital twins to optimise performance across asset lifecycles\, hold the key to future success. \nGoing digital in rail enables better collaboration through digital workflows between dispersed teams. \nJoin us Wednesday\, 18th November and hear from industry experts who will showcase practical examples of how advancing BIM through digital twins is transforming the industry. They will explore how digital workflows can facilitate cost savings\, reduced construction risk\, create more efficient routine inspections\, and improved asset performance across the rail network. \nKey Themes \n\nKey trends and challenges faced in the rail and transit industry\nStrategies for integrated\, multidisciplinary planning\, design and analysis of rail and transit infrastructure\nHow digital twins can drive design\, enable construction\, and improve performance of rail infrastructure\nLocal case studies\n\nPreliminary Program\nAEDT\n11.30 am – 11.35 am Welcome Address\n11.35 am – 12.35 pm Presentations and Discussion\n12.35 pm – 1.00 pm Online audience Q&A \nSpeaker:  \n \nDave Body\nSenior Industry Strategy Manager – Civil Infrastructure |Bentley Systems \nDave Body is a Senior Industry Strategy Manager\, Civil Infrastructure\, with Bentley Systems and has been in this role since the beginning of 2018. The role is focused within the ANZ region with a focus on Road and Rail opportunities and entails a wide range of tasks\, including Business Development responsibilities through to Constructiohttps://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2020/10/infrastructure-thought-leaders-series-going-digital-rail-34051?j=5152841&e=lydia.saunders@thalesgroup.com.au&l=108170_HTML&u=117603869&mid=7001827&jb=64&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=neering-related responsibilities. From 2012 to 2018 Dave served as a Solutions Executive for the Road and Bridges sector and within the Mining sector. From 2009 to 2012 Dave served as a Solutions Engineer/Architect with Bentley Software within the Road\, Rail and Mining sectors. Dave joined Bentley in October 2001 when Bentley Systems acquired GEOPAK Corporation\, where he served in numerous roles including Application Engineer and Business Development Manager. Before joining GEOPAK Corporation in 1995\, Dave held the role as senior civil designer/surveyor within a Western Australian municipality. Throughout 1985-1989 Dave held a number of civil and survey related roles within a number of privately held civil and surveying consultancies. Dave holds a Diploma in Engineering Surveying and a Certificate in Civil Engineering. \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, it is free for members and non-members) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-infrastructure-thought-leaders-series-going-digital-in-rail/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T100000
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SUMMARY:ARRB National Transport Research Awards - Virtual Awards Ceremony 2020
DESCRIPTION:This year’s National Transport Research Awards will be run as a virtual awards ceremony   ARRB believes that even though we cannot come together physically to celebrate\, it is more important than ever to recognise the great work that has been done in Australia’s roads\, transport and mobility sector during the most challenging of years. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arrb-national-transport-research-awards-virtual-awards-2020/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T180000
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SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. \nThis includes: \n\nSafety legislation and implementation\nEconomic regulation of Australian railways\nAsset management for railways\nEmergency response and accident prevention\nElements of engineering in railways.\n\nThe speaker will provide working examples and case studies so that listeners can relate to their own railway circumstances and also provide references that the listener can follow up in their own reading time. \nThis webinar is part two of a four part series. \nSpeaker: Martin Baggot \nMartin Baggot is one of Australia’s most experienced rail engineers and his 42 years’ experience spans safety investigation & regulation\, track infrastructure\, railway operations\, commercial feasibility and infrastructure due diligence. From 2008 to 2010\, Martin was the National Executive Chair of the RTSA.  He has successfully managed train operations\, introduced new train services\, electrification and enhanced network configurations. Martin is currently consulting in technical assistance to emerging nations on behalf of the World Bank and as part of World Bank and Asian Development Bank initiatives. These civil engineering and management duties contain a multi-disciplinary history looking at all aspects of rail networks. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-2/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Clyde Engineering - Non-Government Steam Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction and Repair
DESCRIPTION:Join mechanical engineer and rail and engineering history expert David Jehan as he describes the locomotives\, carriages and wagons produced for non-government operators prior to WWII. David will also describe the maintenance activities carried out for such operators during this period. \nSpeaker: David Jehan \nDavid Jehan has had a long career in mechanical engineering. He is the author of several definitive works on railway and engineering history\, including the Tulloch enterprise and most recently the story of Hudson Brothers at Clyde. He is presently working on the story of Clyde Engineering. In 2019 he was awarded he Monash Medal by Engineers Australia for a career of contribution to engineering heritage. \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-clyde-engineering-non-government-steam-locomotive-and-rolling-stock-construction-and-repair/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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