May 2008

• JCB Dieselmax Land Speed Record

  On 23rd August 2006, Andy Green exceeded 350 mph two–way average speed on the Bonneville salt flats and the JCB DieselMax set the world record for a wheel driven vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

  Lecture 12 May 2008, Worcester, UK

• The WAH-64D Apache Attack helicopter

  This lecture will look at some of the Engineering aspects of this Helicopter.

  Lecture 13 May 2008, Hull, UK

• Developing a new train detection system - can industry and academia work together?

  What happens when engineers and academics join together to improve the railways?

  Lecture 14 May 2008, Plymouth, UK

• Technical visit to Rolls Royce

  An excellent opportunity to explore and visit the main Rolls Royce Department based in Derby.

  Visit 14 May 2008, Derby, UK

• Product Safety and Liability: Staying on the right side of the Law

  Many believe that product liability is something only manufacturers need concern themselves with.  This is far from the truth.

  Lecture 14 May 2008, Savoy Place, London.

• Formula 1 the Red Bull Way

  Red Bull has long been involved in Formula One as a sponsor of teams and drivers; and now as a team owner.

  Lecture 15 May 2008, Warwick, UK

• Inaugural young railway engineers’ career development lunch

  This event will be highly relevant to young engineers throughout the rail industry, particularly those who have recently graduated or are on training schemes. Students looking to progress into a career in rail will also benefit from attendance, through meeting other young people with real-life experience

  Dinner 16 May 2008, London, UK

• Future helicopter avionic systems

  The presentation will describe the very latest avionic innovations and technologies and outline their applicability to both future and in-service helicopters.

  Lecture 20 May 2008, Yeovil, UK

• Controlling the Channel Tunnel Rail Link

  The talk will include a general introduction to CTRL, and will then focus on the development of its train control system and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System for controlling its traction, electrical and mechanical systems, highlighting features of the signalling and electrical systems, and giving some insights into the challenging aspects of the testing and commissioning.

  Lecture 20 May 2008, High Wycombe, UK

• Road transport information control (RTIC) 2008

  Road Transport Information and Control (RTIC) covers the application of computing, control, communications, electrical and electronic engineering.

  Conference 20-22 May 2008, Manchester, UK