Electric Traction Systems (ETS)
Professional Development Course
5 - 8 November 2012 | The Strand Palace Hotel, London, UK
Programme - Day 1
Monday 5 November 2012
Chairman: Phil Williams
| 09:15 | Registration and coffee
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| 10:00 | Introduction to courseRobin Smith, Chairman of ETS Committee
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10:15
11:15 (break) | Overview of electric traction systems and calculating train performanceMartyn Chymera, System Modelling Engineer Transport for London
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| 12:15 | Review session
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| 12:30 | Lunch
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| 13:30 | Electric saving techniquesStuart Hillmansen, Lecturer in Electrical Energy Systems University of Birmingham
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| 14:20 | Overview of signallingEddie Goddard, Adviser to Head of Engineering London Underground
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| 15:10 | Refreshments
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| 15:25 | Braking systemsAndy Nicholas, Engineering Manager - Systems Knorr Bremse Rail Systems
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| 16:15 | Review session
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| 16:30 | Close
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| 17:00 | Course dinner IET London: Savoy Place |
