IET Singapore Network

IET Singapore Network Transport Section Networking Technical Seminar: Smart Rail Electrification with Digitally Integrated Intelligent Systems on 17 July 2024

Mr. Kancheti Karunakar, Head of Engineering - Rail Electrification at Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd, presented the technological advancements that have been introduced in railway industry to achieve the core benefits of digital solutions in electrification of rail infrastructure operations. The technologies include arc analyser, automatic faut recorder and stray current monitoring for DC traction power. He also shared how energy savings can be achieved with optimized train operations and reduced peak demand.

IET Singapore Network organised an evening networking seminar in partnership with IEEE Power and Energy Society (Singapore Chapter) and Newcastle University on 2 July 2024. We were privileged to have Dr Simon Lambert from the United Kingdom to share with us on the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the UK's electrification journey.

He shared a comprehensive perspective on how the UK is navigating the transition to a fully electrified future, ensuring environmental sustainability and economic growth by examining the policy frameworks, technological innovations, and market trends in the UK.

IET Singapore Network was an organizing partner for “Inspire Today, Enable Tomorrow” held at British High Commission on 27 June 2024. A total of 19 organizations came together with a novel approach to engage young members. The event was to enthuse, influence and excite future engineers. The programme comprises a welcome address by British Deputy Commissioner Alex Bamford, presentation by students, a Workshop “Design a Garden Hoe” by IMechE Chairman Mr Koji, a Workshop “Scissors, Paper, Stone” by IET Singapore Network Chairman Er Tan Teck Lee, and a Closing Address by IES Honorary Council Member Er Tan Seng Chuan.

Er Tan Teck Lee brought the room alive with an active game of “Scissors, Paper, Stone.” The purpose of the game was to break down barriers, find common ground, and establish a base for networking among participants. The atmosphere was electric, and the participants were so engrossed in the game that they did not want to stop even after the allotted time was up. The activity not only served its intended purpose but also created an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone involved. It was indeed a mind-learning event that left a lasting impression on all participants.

IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section Networking Seminar: “Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage” on 20 June 2024

Feng QIU, the founder of Beijing DERUNCHEN Environmental Protection Technology Co. Ltd, presented a technical talk on “Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)” on 20 June 2024. He shared the innovative technologies for capturing CO2 emissions from aspects of industrial processes and direct air capture to repurposing CO2 for valuable products like fuels or materials, and how carbon can be securely stored underground. He concluded with how carbon can be captured and utilised in Singapore outlining the various opportunities for CCUS in Singapore.

Decarbonising the UK - – Electrification of an Island State

Date & time: 2 July 2024 (Tuesday) & 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild, Grand Ballroom Level 3, 1010 Dover Road, Singapore 139658

Speaker: Dr Simon Lambert
Deputy Director of Electrification – Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering (SAgE)
Degree Programme Director – Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Newcastle University

IET Singapore Network is organising an evening networking seminar in partnership with IEEE Power and Energy Society (Singapore Chapter) and Newcastle University on 2 July 2024. We are privileged to have Dr Simon Lambert from the United Kingdom to share with us on the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the UK's electrification journey.

Agenda:
6.00pm – Registration
6.30pm – Buffet Dinner Networking
7.15pm –Sharing about IEEE, PES and IET
7.35pm – Tech Talk: Decarbonising the UK – Electrification of an Island State
9.00pm – Q&A session
9.30pm – Networking Discussions
10.00pm – End of programme

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🏭IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section Networking Seminar: “Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage”

🏭Date & time: 20 June 2024 (Thursday) & 6pm – 10pm
🏭Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild

🏭Speaker: Feng QIU, The founder of Beijing DERUNCHEN Environmental Protection Technology Co. Ltd.

🏭Unlocking Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) delves into the pivotal role of CCUS in mitigating climate change. The talk explores innovative technologies capturing CO2 emissions from aspects of industrial processes and direct air capture, repurposing CO2 for valuable products like fuels or materials, and securely storing it underground. Highlighting its potential to drastically reduce carbon emissions, the speaker emphasizes collaborative efforts among industries, governments, and researchers to accelerate CCUS deployment. With a focus on sustainability and economic viability, the discussion aims to inspire action towards a low-carbon future while fostering environmental stewardship and innovation.

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IET Singapore Network Transport Section Technical Networking Seminar - Transforming Railway Infrastructure: The Journey of Re-signalling in Singapore on 7 May 2024.

Mr Tang Yu Feng, Head of GTS Singapore & Director Urban Rail Signalling Domain at Thales presented an enlightening journey on the transformation of railway infrastructure in Singapore. He focused on the re-signalling for the North-South Line comprising 46km with 26 stations and East-West Line comprising 49km with 28 stations. He shared that localisation, partnership, and innovation have been instrumental in the success of the ambitious re-signalling project. He also shared how testing was carried out during the daily short engineering hours from 1am to 4am. Finally, he shared about the post-signalling phase, exploring continuous improvements and enhancements made to ensure optimal performance and passenger experience.

IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section Networking Seminar “Predictive Actions for Effective Asset Management” on 25 April 2024.

Andrew McHarrie and Mark Sprawson presented an evening technical seminar on “Predictive Actions for Effective Asset Management” to members of IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section on 25 April 2024 from 6pm to 10pm.

They shared the importance of Asset Management, and how to effectively apply industry standards like PAS55 and ISO55001 from their cumulative experience of 75 years involved in the assessment of many organisation’s Asset Management Systems. They also shared a selection of cases studies for members to learn from mistakes by organisations, and how digitalisation and predictive analytics can empower organizations to achieve peak efficiency and reliability.

🚆IET Singapore Network Transport Section Technical Talk: Smart Rail Electrification with Digitally integrated Intelligent systems

🚆Date & time: 17 July, 2024 (Wed) & 7:30pm – 8:30 pm (Networking dinner starts at 6:30 pm)
🚆Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild (SPGG), Grand Ballroom, 1010 Dover Rd, Singapore 139658

🚆Speaker: Mr. Kancheti Karunakar, Head of Engineering - Rail Electrification at Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd

🚆We’re living in a world that’s constantly changing. With more and more people are living in urban areas, the demands on logistics and mobility are continuing to increase. These changes are giving rise to new challenges, especially the need to use resources more and more efficiently. To deal with these developments and help shape a prosperous future, we need reliable, powerful, and sustainable solutions i.e. intelligent infrastructure solutions is the best way to cover with a complete portfolio of innovative solutions, systems, and products for traction power supply, contact lines and network-control technology for the rail transport of the future. In this technical talk an overview of technological advancements / solutions been introduced in railway industry to achieve the core benefits of digital solutions developed by Siemens Mobility in electrification that leverage ease of rail infrastructure operations will be provided.

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On 4 April 2024, Dr. Matthew Teow CEng MIET, gave a presentation titled "The IET: Working to Engineer a Better World!" to a group of 30 new engineering students at PSB Academy in Singapore. The talk aimed to introduce the students to the IET as an organization, its membership, activities, and the IET-PSB On Campus. During the presentation, Matthew highlighted the technical and social activities organized by the IET Singapore Local Network and IET-PSB On Campus. The students showed a great interest in joining IET-PSB On Campus and were connected to the On Campus's advisor, Dr. Lim Chong Lye, for future networking and activity participation.

IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section Networking Seminar: “Predictive Actions for Effective Asset Management”

Date & time: 25 April 2024 (Thursday) & 6.00pm – 10pm
Venue: Furama RiverFront, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633

Speakers:
• Andrew McHarrie BSc (Hons), CEng, FIET, MIAM, Principal Consultant at EA Technology
• Mark Sprawson, Director of Consultancy Insights at EA Technology

IET Singapore Network invites members and guests to join us for an evening networking seminar organised by the Power and Energy Section.

Unlock value for your organisation by understanding how an effective Asset Management System continually improves performance and success. Explore why Asset Management is needed and why industry standards like PAS55 and ISO55001 exist, by understanding the methodologies that underpin efficient Asset Management. Delve into the Deming Cycle, a cornerstone of continuous improvement, and learn how these frameworks empower organizations to achieve peak efficiency and reliability through a coordinated approach to achieving value. Learn from other organisation's mistakes, by looking at a selection of case studies that identifies the importance of Asset Management.

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We had our annual PDPA briefing for all the committee members (including local network and On Campus groups) on 25 Mar (Mon). The event was to highlight the guidelines when handling the data in accordance to the local and IET requirements. Apart from that, it was a great opportunity to gather the students and local network committee members to create closer relationship through some ice breaking activities and discussions.

From Strategy to Perfect Ex*****on on 21 March 2024.
It was an exciting talk! We were honoured to have Mr Oscar Wezenbeek to share some best practices for a company to manage its strategy planning and ensure high success rate. We were also glad to learn from Ms Anja who shared about executing engineering project plans successfully.

The Singapore Visit NTU x UoSM, held on 25th Feb 2024 at NTU Singapore, marked a significant collaboration between the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) On Campus of University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The event aimed to foster strong bonds and facilitate the exchange of ideas among members from both On Campuses. Participants were treated to a remarkable showcase of world-class research projects by renowned professor, Assoc Prof Eddie Ng Yin Kwee, providing an invaluable opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from cutting-edge innovations in wearable technology. The event not only encouraged networking but also served as a platform for students, professionals and academia to engage in meaningful discussions, paving the way for future collaborations and advancements in the field.

A huge thank you to Mr Tan Teck Lee, Mr Tjai CS, Assoc Prof Eddie Ng Yin Kwee, Mr Garry Fung, Dr Chong Yi Sheng and Ir. Dr. Ahmad Syahrin Idris for taking time and join in the panel discussion to offer great insights and advices for students about their future engineering technology future path.

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Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration of the Commonwealth which takes place on the second Monday of every March. This year is particularly special as it’s the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Nations and the theme is 'One Resilient Common Future'.

Adrian Apthorp, Garry Fung, Rizky Wirawan, Ritz Khoo, and Tjai Cheong Shin represented IET Singapore Network to attend a tea to mark Commonwealth Day organised by The Royal Commonwealth Society on 9 March 2024.

They were welcomed by The British Deputy High Commissioner, Alex Bamford, and Chairman of The Royal Commonwealth Society, Dr Anthony Yee.

The guests were treated to captivating stage performances, and fascinating exhibits like Chinese calligraphy and antique car displays. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

🚦🚆Transforming Railway Infrastructure: The Journey of Re-signalling in Singapore

🚦🚆Date: 7 May 2024
🚦🚆Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pm (Networking dinner starts at 6:30 pm)
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild (SPGG), Grand Ballroom, 1010 Dover Rd, Singapore 139658

🚦🚆Speaker: Yu Feng Tang
Head of GTS Singapore & Director Urban Rail Signalling Domain, Thales

🚦🚆Join us on an enlightening journey through the transformation of railway infrastructure in Singapore, focusing on the Re-signalling for the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEW). This talk will highlight the key pillars of localisation, partnership, and innovation that have been instrumental in the success of this ambitious project. Furthermore, we will delve into the post-resignalling phase, exploring the continuous improvements and enhancements made to ensure optimal performance and passenger experience.

🚦🚆Scan & register🤳🏻: https://events.theiet.org/events/transforming-railway-infrastructure-the-journey-of-re-signalling-in-singapore/

IET Singapore Network Technical Networking Seminar "Railway Operational Technology Cybersecurity” on 7 March 2024.

Dr Howard Parkinson, CEO of Digital Transit Limited, came from UK to share with members of IET Singapore Network on Railway Operational Technology Cybersecurity. He discussed the vital components in ensuring the safety and dependability of railway systems for tackling the unique cybersecurity challenges within the railway sector. He shared the cutting-edge technologies like large language models (LLMs), process models, and artificial intelligence for compliance with Critical Infrastructure Regulations and industry standards such as TS50701 and IEC62443. He also shared how railway professionals can protect critical infrastructure, fulfil regulatory mandates, and proactively address evolving cyber threats.

IET Singapore Network organised a learning journey technical visit to Rolls-Royce Singapore at Seletar Aerospace on 4 March 2024. The event was organised in celebration of World Engineers Day and in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Singapore.

Two buses transported members and guest from Singapore Polytechnic after the end of the morning’s Charles Rudd Distinguished Global Lecture to the 154,000 sqm campus state-of-the-art manufacturing, test, training and research facility at Seletar Aerospace. They visited Rolls-Royce's lead manufacturing facility, Fan Blade Singapore (FBSG), which produces hollow titanium Wide Chord Fan Blades. The facility produces fan blades for Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB engines that propel the Airbus A380, Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 respectively. Members also witnessed the use of Advanced Fan Blade Manufacturing strategy which uses automation to improve its production efficiency.

IET Singapore Network is a supporting partner for the Charles Rudd Distinguished Global Lecture (https://charlesrudd.com/) held on 4 March 2024 (9am to 1pm) at Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre.

Themed “Sustainable Development Goals: Engineering as an Enabler”, the topics discussed were on Sustainable Living, Green Economy, Energy Reset, and Resilient Future. The event featured Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Law, as the Guest-of-Honour, along with distinguished keynote speakers, H.E. Kara Owen (British High Commissioner to Singapore) and Mr. Pang Xingjian (Zone President, East Asia Schneider Electric).

The topics for the panel discussions were “Opportunities and Challenges: Energy Reset and Green Economy” and “The Approach to Foster a Resilient Future and Sustainable Living”.

IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section Networking Seminar: “Accelerating the Hydrogen Industry through Research Collaborations” on 28 February 2024

IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section organised an evening networking seminar with a speaker, Dr Andrew Dicks, who came from Australia. Andrew delivered his presentation as a story in three parts:

Act One - The history of hydrogen energy, industrial chemistry and the gas industry emissions, climate change and energy security
Entr’acte - The history of fuel cells (and electrolysers) fossil fuels – oil crisis (peak oil)
Act Two - Research and the engineer’s dream
Act Three – Learning and leadership

It was like watching a solo drama performed by Andrew with audience involvements that brought the three Acts to life.
Andrew concluded by sharing about the Australian Hydrogen Research Network (AHRN) that encourages collaboration within the Australia research community and internationally. The Australian-Singapore Initiative for Low Emission Maritime and Port Operations (ASLET) is an example of a collaborative project which was discussed.

IET Singapore Network is a supporting partner for the Charles Rudd Distinguished Global Lecture 2024 to be held on 4 March 2024 (9am to 1pm) at Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre. Focused on ‘Sustainable Development Goals: Engineering as an Enabler’ and addressing four key areas: Sustainable Living, Green Economy, Energy Reset, and Resilient Future, the Lecture will highlight the critical role that engineering plays in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a wide range of activities and initiatives outlined in the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach of engineering, along with its problem-solving capabilities and commitment to innovation, makes it a crucial enabler in the global pursuit of sustainable development and the achievement of the SDGs.

Date: 4 March 2024 (Monday)
Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre, 500 Dover Road, Singapore 139651

Website: www.CharlesRudd.com

Fee: Free for IET members and non-members

Registration link: https://form.gov.sg/65850555131a01001277fd0e

For further information, please contact Tan Teck Lee, [email protected]

We hope to see you at the event!

IET Singapore Network Technical Networking Seminar on 21 February 2024.

“Evolving markets of electric aviation-Advanced Air Mobility: What's are the Technology and challenges?”

Dr Marco Bohllaender, Global Head of Power Electronic Systems – Electrical at Rolls-Royce was the speaker for the IET Singapore Network Technical Networking Seminar on “Evolving markets of electric aviation-Advanced Air Mobility: What's are the Technology and challenges?”

He shared with members the crucial role of power electronics in electrification. He discussed power electronics applications in the control of electric power flow between battery, generator, and electric motor as well as the supervision and protection functions. He also shared the challenge for engineers to overcome the complex and distributed electric network inside the aircraft with their new and disruptive architectures in combination with special requirements on weight, reliability, and safety. He summarised with the evolving markets of electric aviation, with a focus on Advanced Air Mobility.

🎯From Strategy to Perfect Ex*****on hosted by IET Singapore Network

🎯Date & time: 21 March 2024 (Thu) & 6.00pm – 9.00 pm
🎯Venue: Brunel Singapore, 77 Robinson Road, #10-03 Singapore 068896

🎯Speaker: Oscar Wezenbeek, Managing Partner, Sage Boardroom Consulting Pte. Ltd.

🎯Join this talk to learn more about how to turn a strategy into reality from the invited speaker, Mr Oscar Wezenbeek. This talk will discuss on how a company should consider when implementing the strategy planned in the board room meetings also, executing the plan.

🎯Register now🤳🏻: https://localevents.theiet.org/register.php?event=b435fb

🚊Railway Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity hosted by IET Singapore Network

🚊Date & time: 7 Mar(Thurs) & 6.00pm to 10.00pm
🚊Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild, 1010 Dover Rd, Singapore 139658

🚊Speaker: Dr Howard Parkinson
CEO of Digital Transit Limited

🚊Join us for an enlightening evening discussion on Railway Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity, a vital component in ensuring the safety and dependability of railway systems amidst the digital era. CyRail®, a collaborative effort between Digital Transit, the University of Huddersfield, and Heron Technology in Singapore, stands at the forefront of tackling the unique cybersecurity challenges within the railway sector. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies like large language models (LLMs), process models, and artificial intelligence (AI), CyRail® not only ensures compliance with Critical Infrastructure Regulations and industry standards such as TS50701 and IEC62443 but also offers real-time threat intelligence, secure architecture, automated risk assessment, and artefact compliance capabilities. This comprehensive approach empowers railway professionals to protect critical infrastructure, fulfill regulatory mandates, and proactively address evolving cyber threats.

🚊Scan & register🤳🏻: https://events.theiet.org/events/railway-operational-technology-ot-cybersecurity/

Technical Visit to Rolls-Royce Singapore @ Seletar Aerospace Park

Date & time: 4 Mar (Monday) & 1.30pm – 5.45pm
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium (Pick-up Point)

UNESCO has designated 4th of March to celebrate and commemorate the contributions of Engineers and Engineering towards a better, more sustainable world. The Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) is organizing the Charles Rudd lectures as part of the celebration. IET Singapore is joining hands with IES by organising a visit to the Rolls-Royce Singapore Seletar Campus on 4th of March 2024.

For more details, please visit here.
https://charlesrudd.com/charles-rudd-2024/technical-visit/

💦🏭IET Singapore Network Power and Energy Section Networking Seminar: “Accelerating the Hydrogen Industry through Research Collaborations”

💦🏭Date & time: 28 Feb (Wed) & 6.30pm – 10pm
💦🏭Venue: Hotel Miramar, 401 Havelock Road, Singapore 169631

💦🏭Speaker:
Andrew Dicks - CEO Australian Hydrogen Research Network

💦🏭IET Singapore Network invites members and guests to join us for an evening networking seminar organised by the Power and Energy Section with a speaker, Andrew Dicks, coming from Australia. Andrew’s presentation will describe the Australian Hydrogen Research Network (AHRN) that encourages collaboration within the Australia research community and internationally. The Australian-Singapore Initiative for Low Emission Maritime and Port Operations (ASLET) is an example of a collaborative project which will be discussed.

💦🏭Scan & register now🤳🏻: https://events.theiet.org/events/accelerating-the-hydrogen-industry-through-research-collaborations/

🎋🍊Spring Dinner Seminar: “Stewarding SMRT in Moving People and Enhancing Lifestyle” on 6 February 2024 (Tue) from6.30pm – 10.00pm

🎋🍊IET Singapore Network hosted a spring banquet dinner on 6 February 2024, featuring a technical talk by Mr. Tan Peng Kuan. The evening began with a Lohei Toss of Prosperity wishing for another year of success.

🎋🍊Chairman of the IET Singapore Network, Mr. Tan Teck Lee, extended a warm welcome to members and guests and encouraged everyone to forge new connections, deepen existing friendships, gain insights, and have fun to make the evening an unforgettable celebration.

🎋🍊Mr Tan Peng Kuan shared SMRT’s journey of innovation, empowerment, and creating a brighter future for public transport.
Live performances of spring melodies on the guzheng, songs, and dance entertained the audience, creating a spring festive atmosphere. Five best dressed were selected to parade their attire where the deserving winner was award with a Best Spring Festive Outfit plaque.

🎋🍊It was indeed a memorable celebration as the evening was filled laughter, learning, and camaraderie.

✈️IET Singapore Network Technical Networking Seminar “Evolving markets of electric aviation-Advanced Air Mobility: What are the Opportunities and challenges?”

✈️Date & time: 21 Feb (Wed) & 7.00pm – 10pm (Registration from 6.30pm)
✈️Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild, 1010 Dover Rd, Singapore 139658

✈️Speaker: Marco Bohllaender
Global Head of Power Electronic Systems – Electrical at Rolls-Royce

✈️IET Singapore Network invites members and guests to join us for an evening networking seminar. We are privileged to have a speaker coming from Germany. Power Electronics plays a crucial role in electrification. They control the electric power flow between battery, generator, and electric motor. In addition, they cover supervision functions as well as protection functions. In aviation, the challenge for engineers is the complex and distributed electric network inside the aircraft with their new and disruptive architectures in combination with special requirements on weight, reliability, and safety. The presentation will give a survey on that in the context of the evolving markets of electric aviation, with a focus on Advanced Air Mobility.

✈️Save the date📅: https://events.theiet.org/events/iet-singapore-network-technical-networking-seminar-evolving-markets-of-electric-aviation-advanced-air-mobility-what-are-the-technology-and-challenges/