IET Swindon Network
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Forthcoming IET Swindon events
March 2010
Tuesday 9th March 2010, Swindon College, North Star Ave., Swindon, SN21DY
Dyson’s Innovative Digital Motor Design
A brief history of Dyson will precede the rationale for Dyson starting to make motors. The multidisciplinary team approach and the R & D process used in the motor’s development will be described. A case study of the latest “V2” digital motor will discuss how it works, the use of advanced simulation, design and analysis tools, the fully automated production line developed to make the motor, concluding with a description of the motor’s performance and its applications.
Tuesday 16th March 2010, Electrical Training, Confined Spaces and Water Networks Training Facility, Frankland Road, Blagrove, Swindon
Swindon Training Centre Open Day
The open day will mark the launch of a new 2000sq ft Electrical Annex located near our current training Centre in Frankland Road, Blagrove, Swindon. Considerable investment has been made in the development of this new venue which includes a substantial amount of High Voltage and Low Voltage practical demonstration equipment. This will allow Swindon Training Center to provide Electrical Authorised Person training in the South to complement existing range of Mechanical Authorised Person courses and will supplement their outstanding facilities in the North.
A extended course offering at the Swindon Training Centre is ideal for Electrical AP training for the Commercial Electrical sector as well as the Ministry of Defence and Healthcare Estates.
The event is an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into the delivery capabilities of the entire facility, where one can see the training in progress, receive a full guided tour and ask questions to technical experts. Refreshments and a buffet lunch will also be provided.
April 2010
Tuesday 13th April 2010, The Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre, STEAM-Museum, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2TA
Transatlantic Cable – Foundation for the Internet
Initially focusing on the transatlantic cable this talk will show how the global revolution in submarine cable laying was started. Cable laying, the Morse Code, and the problems caused by signal dispersion and the Heaviside effect will be discussed. The talk will bring the story up to date by showing how without those early Victorian pioneers of more than 150 years ago we would not today be enjoying global telephone calls and ultimately the Internet.
Parking for the event: Parking is available in front of the STEAM Museum, at the entrance barrier say you are attending the IET event
Tuesday 27th April 2010, Tuesday 27th April 2010
Visit to Didcot A Power Station
Didcot A Power Station is a 2,000 MW dual-fired power station owned and operated by RWE Npower plc. The visit begins with a brief introductory talk on power generation at Didcot. A short video “Welcome to Didcot” will be shown followed by a walking tour of the site including a visit to the coal plant, turbine hall and control room. The tour duration is 2 hours.
Important Health and Safety Information for Attendees are in the event details. Please read them before registering for this event. Visitor numbers are limited to 35. Car registration numbers will be required with registration. Registration will close on 10th April 2010.
May 2010
Tuesday 11th May 2010, Swindon College, North Star Ave., Swindon, SN21DY
Railway Electrification - Why 25kV?
Electrification of the Great Western and Midland main lines is intended to take place in the near future. The system will use 25kV 50Hz single-phase a.c. But how has this particular power supply been chosen? This presentation will examine the technical aspects of the evolution of railway electrification, looking at past and present variations both in the UK and abroad.
June 2010
Tuesday 8th June 2010, Intel Ltd, Swindon
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IET Presidential Address and Dinner
Presented by Dr. Dolores Byrne* a Vice President of the IET, this is an opportunity to hear the latest information from the centre of the IET. A lively debate usually follows. The presentation will be followed by a not too formal (and optional) dinner which will give a further opportunity to discuss with the Vice President and network with other IET members. This event is being hosted by the Swindon LN for the South West region of the IET. Our host for the evening is Intel Ltd who are providing the dinner in their restaurant, there will be a moderate charge (circa £20) for the dinner
July 2010
Tuesday 13th July 2010, Intel Ltd, Swindon
Advanced Computing Solutions in Digital Health and Swindon LN AGM
Advanced computing solutions sustain the dramatic rate of medical advances in the healthcare industry. Healthcare is information-driven. Connecting to the right information, people and resources means faster, more informed decisions and better outcomes. This applies whether you are delivering state-of-the-art patient care, managing your own health, supporting an aging parent, developing case management strategies or researching new drug therapies. Two core factors drive this necessity: the need to support research and patient care with complex modelling and analysis and to be able to control the cost of healthcare at hospitals and other point-of-care facilities
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