Overview
The UK’s energy system transition is underpinned by a number of technologies, most of which rely significantly on pressure systems and equipment. In many cases there is the opportunity to repurpose existing infrastructure and assets, in others there is a requirement for safe, reliable, and sustainable design.
This seminar will address the challenges for pressure systems engineers in the energy sector who are working to ensure their assets meet the demands of this once-in-a-lifetime transition. These include the transport and storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide, both of which exert additional risks compared to gases like methane, air or steam. Additionally, much of the infrastructure to be utilised in decarbonisation is mature – meaning it will need to be life-extended and retrofitted for its new application. Furthermore, the standards for the transport and storage of hydrogen and carbon capture are not as mature or well understood.
In concert with these challenges, the remote or offshore placement of much of this infrastructure constrains the practical level of inspection and maintenance which can be carried out compared to traditional onsite operations. This necessitates better design for inspections or safety cases that call for reduced maintenance.
This event will bring together experts in the design, manufacture, structural integrity management, operation, inspection, and maintenance of pressure equipment in the energy sector, enabling the sharing and transfer of best practice. Through a mix of case-study presentations and expert knowledge sharing, this seminar will reduce your risk of safety incidents, unplanned outages, and environmental hazards.
WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND:
- Hear guidance on best practice for safely transporting and storing H2 and CO2
- Learn about the feasibility for utilising existing infrastructure, including the inspection and retrofitting challenges associated
- Understand how to design equipment which can be operated, inspected, and maintained appropriately in challenging or remote environments
- Connect with engineers facing the same materials and structural integrity challenges
- Ensure the application of best practice in operating your pressure assets, particularly those in safety critical applications
- Identify emerging opportunities to develop partnerships and win contracts supporting the energy transition
- Arm your people with the knowledge and network needed to thrive in a changing energy landscape
SUPPORT YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
Attending this event supports your Professional Development; if you're an IMechE Member, this can be tracked in the Career Developer section of your online account.
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