Power and Productivity for a Better World - Vision or Reality?
Duncan Botting, Head of Technology and Business Development, ABB, UK

Synopsis

The power industry has been seen as the villain in many respects regarding climate change. The level of interest in what technology can do to help resolve some of the biggest challenges in our industry such as Energy Efficiency, Lower Network Losses, more controlability, etc has never been higher.

So just how has the industry responded? Power electronics and energy efficient motors and drives will play a major role in the battle as will more innovative application of other products and services.

What are the barriers to adopting these new technologies - how can these be mitigated? A number of case studies and research projects as well as identification of different initiatives will be discussed to inform and challenge delegates to consider what are the most appropriate next steps. It is proposed that the power industry is part of the solution!

Biography

Duncan currently holds the post of Head of Technology & Business Development for ABB in the UK. In this role he works closely with the business, customers, academia, industry, government and regulator to deliver innovative technical solutions to market challenges.

Duncan has 30 years experience covering the complete spectrum of technical and commercial roles from apprentice to boardroom. He is a visiting professor at Imperial College London and the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

He is an active member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET, formerly the IEE) and is involved in many influential panels, advisory boards and committees both at a National and European level. As an active member of the IET Energy Sector Panel, the Power Systems & Equipment Executive and the Power Academy he is helping to shape thinking in the power sector.

Duncan is a work programme director for the Electrical Network Horizon Scanning group, which has a membership comprising of a cross-industry team looking at UK network options from 2010 to 2050. This is a UK government and regulator advisory group providing impartial industry expertise to policy makers.

Opportunities for "More-Electric" Power Systems
Dr Peter Malkin, Chief Technologist for Electrical Systems, Engineering Fellow for Power Systems, Rolls Royce, UK


Synopsis

For the first time in many years substantial new markets are developing that require the use of Complex Electrical Systems. These include “more electric” aircraft for civil and defence markets, naval and commercial electric ships and active distribution networks for land-based energy. Whilst all these have substantially different product requirements the system level issues are remarkably similar.

In addition new technology seems to be finally on the horizon which may substantially change not only the products in these networks but also the approach to system design. The keynote will look at these applications and discuss how the design process of a complex electric systems needs to evolve. Some discussion of new technologies will also take place.

Clearly such changes are generating new business and technology requirements but will also create new research and career opportunities. This presentation is intended to inform not only the specialists in this new field but also the non-specialists and to increase general awareness of this rapidly developing area.

Biography

• Current Position Chief Technologist –Electrical Systems
  • Rolls-Royce Fellow for Power Systems
  • Electrical Skills owner for R-R
    
    
• Background –previous experience with T&D equipment manufacturers GEC-Alstom, Schneider Electric and VA Tech (Siemens)
  • Started in power switchgear research
  • Moved to wider systems studies
  • Many papers and patents published
    
    
• Current interests include novel power systems, system integration and active networks
  
  
• Application areas include distributed generation Systems marine and aerospace