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TUESDAY 6TH MARCH 2018
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08:30
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REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
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09:00
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CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS
Bob Wilson, Member, Safety and Reliability Group, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
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09:10
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KEYNOTE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ASSET RELIABILITY IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
Mark Norris, Managing Consultant, Sweco UK Ltd.
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DESIGNING FOR RELIABILITY
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09:35
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ROTATING EQUIPMENT IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR: RELIABILITY IN DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Renzo Tostini, Senior Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer, Bechtel
- Additional factors to consider when specifying rotating equipment operating in harsh environments including marine environments, sour applications and ambient temperature extremes
- Case studies about some of the challenges of these environments
- Case studies about design approaches to ensure reliable operation
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10:00
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DESIGNED FOR SERVICE: ROLLS-ROYCE GAS TURBINE ENGINES
Andy Harrison, Engineering Associate Fellow - Life Cycle Engineering, Rolls-Royce
- Large civil aerospace gas turbine engines operate in extreme environments of temperature, pressure and G-load
- The component operating environment within the engine is extreme yet the operational requirement is for years of operation between overhauls
- Overview of Design for Service methodology and challenges
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10:25
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QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
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10:40
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NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
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DEALING WITH HARSH ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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11:10
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ONSHORE WIND TURBINES IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
Bruce Henry, Mechanical Systems Engineer, SSE Engineering Centre
- Deployment of onshore wind farms in remote locations in the UK and some of the associated challenges
- Modelling for harsh environmental conditions from a development perspective
- Addressing challenges faced in constructing and operating the wind turbines in these conditions
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11:35
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HARSH ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ON THE RELIABILITY AND OPERATIONS OF DYNAMIC POSITIONING SYSTEMS
Ben Hukins, Principal Engineer, Dynamic Positioning, DNV GL Noble Denton Marine Services
- Challenges of position keeping in harsh environments
- What can go wrong and identifying the consequences
- How to mitigate against loss of position
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12:00
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QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
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MAINTENANCE AND IN-SERVICE RELIABILITY
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12:10
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THE RISE OF THE MACHINES: RELIABLE SELF-HEALING ASSETS
Keith Wishart, Associate Partner – National Grid, IBM
- Harsh locations: distance monitoring and the start of artificial intelligence
- Maturity model: condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Applying the Internet of Things:Cognitive Asset Management: sensors and machine learning
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12:35
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NETWORKING LUNCH
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13:35
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OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES: MTBV (MEAN TIME BETWEEN VISITS) AND INCREASING TRAVEL TO WORK SAFETY
Robert McMillan, Product Safety Officer and Head of Engineering Wind Power UK, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited
Mark Jenkins, EHS Project and Stakeholder Manager for Global Centre of Competence (Offshore), Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited
- Remote monitoring of offshore facilities
- Understanding wind and tidal effects offshore for wear and tear components
- Better planning and bundling work packs: alternative logistical solutions and increasing work onshore
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14:00
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IN-SERVICE RELIABILITY FOR COMBAT AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Nigel Marshall, Engineering Manager - New Business, Typhoon General Systems, BAE Systems plc
- One of aircraft electrical power, cooling and fuel systems
- Equipment environment specification, testing/certification approach
- In-service problem capture (monitoring) and rectification
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14:25
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ENGINEERING RELIABILITY AT SELLAFIELD
Nigel Holliday, Head of Standards & Capability – Maintenance, Sellafield Ltd.
Christopher Pickford, Equipment Reliability Engineer, Sellafield Ltd.
- How does Sellafield design for reliability
- What does Sellafield do to monitor reliability of its assets
- What approaches does Sellafield take for dealing with radiation and its impact on reliability
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14:50
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QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
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15:10
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NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
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15:40
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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Delegates can choose to join one of four roundtable discussions. This will give them the chance to share their views and thoughts around the roundtable topic of choice.
Roundtable topics and facilitators:
- Managing Systems and Equipment: Late Life and Life Extension
Facilitator: James Charles Palmer, Senior Systems Engineer - Small Modular Reactors, Rolls-Royce
- Assessing and Dealing with Environmental Factors
Facilitator: Bruce Henry, Mechanical Systems Engineer, SSE Engineering Centre
- Design vs Operation: Unexpected Problems and Learning from In-Service Equipment
Facilitator: Daren Payne, Principal Systems Engineer, Landing Gear, Airbus
- Costs vs Benefits: How to Keep Costs Down and Equipment Reliable?
Facilitator: Renzo Tostini, Senior Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer, Bechtel
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16:40
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ROUNDTABLE SUMMARY DISCUSSION
Facilitators summarise the outcomes of their roundtable discussion for all the audience. This provides a perfect opportunity to share valuable expertise and insights.
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17:05
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CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS
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17:15
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END OF SEMINAR
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