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WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2018
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08:30
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REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
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09:00
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CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS
Mike Bradley, Director, The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, Department of Engineering, University of Greenwich
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BULK HANDLING PLANS FOR FUTURE PROJECTS
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09:10
Keynote
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HS2 EXCAVATED MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
Andy Brown, Head of Construction Planning and Logistics, High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd
Andrew Dunwoody, Waste and Materials Recovery Manager, High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd
- Project summary, bulk handling challenges, and description of planned earthworks
- Proposed mass haul approach, controls and efficiencies
- Sustainable management and regulation of excavated material, including targets and mitigation measures
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09:40
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DELIVERING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE SOUTH EAST: THE LOWER THAMES CROSSING
Tim Jones, Project Director for Lower Thames Crossing, Highways England
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10:10
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BULK HANDLING : POWERING THE FUTURE
Roy Dobson, Projects Director, Fairport Engineering
- The role that bulk materials handling technology can play in the construction and operation of the next generation of power stations
- The construction raw materials systems being put in place for the building of the new nuclear station at Hinkley Point
- The new biomass (wood pellet) fuel systems required for the conversion of Lynemouth power station from coal firing
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10:40
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QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
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10:55
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NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
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11:25
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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION, EXPERIENCES AND CONSIDERATIONS AT LARGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Paul Stevens, E&B Senior Advisor, Environment Agency
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LESSONS LEARNT FROM CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
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11:55
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MATERIALS HANDLING ON THE NORTHERN LINE EXTENSION
Mark Thompson, Tunnelling Delivery Manager, Transport for London
- Overview of tunnelling materials
- Managing tunnelling spoil
- The challenges of doing things differently in bulk handling
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12:25
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THAMES TIDEWAY TUNNEL: LOGISTICS CHALLENGES OF BUILDING LONDON’S SEWER TUNNEL
Nick Butler, Project Sponsor – East, Tideway
Andy Alder, Deputy Programme Director - East, Tideway
- Construction of Thames Tideway Tunnel
- Logistics challenges and solutions to bulk handling tasks
- Using the River Thames as a transport artery for bulk
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12:55
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QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
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13:05
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AWARD PRESENTATION
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13:15
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NETWORKING LUNCH
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INSIGHT INTO BULK HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
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14:15
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EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND DESIGN TO SUIT THE MATERIAL TO BE HANDLED
Mike Bradley, Director, The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, Department of Engineering, University of Greenwich
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14:45
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APPLICATIONS OF DEM FOR LARGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Stephen Cole, Engineering Manager, DEM Solutions (EDEM)
- Introduction to EDEM and applications
- DEM particle scale modeling of a full scale ballasted rail track, Courtesy of Edinburgh University
- Applications of DEM in road surfacing, Courtesy of Astec Inc.
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15:15
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QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
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15:25
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NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
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15:55
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THE DRAX POWER ECOSTORE FACILITY AND OVERVIEW OF THE BIOMASS HANDLING PROCESS
Graham Backhouse, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics, Drax Power
John Pethullis, Director, Southdowne Solutions Ltd
- Ecostore introduction and capacity
- Rail transfer: Rail car loading and unloading systems and rail system upgrade
- Dust control and compliance with COSHH/DSEAR
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16:25
Panel Discussion
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BULK HANDLING: FUTURE PLANS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
- How can we prepare for future bulk handling projects?
- What are the latest technological advancements in bulk handling equipment?
- How can the industry make the most of them for future projects?
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16:55
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CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS
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17:00
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END OF SEMINAR
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