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In-Person
HVDC Electricity Transmission: a key enabler for Energy Security and Decarbonisation (In Person)
This technical talk will explore High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology as used in Converter Stations and many submarine cable systems. Focus topics will include evolution of the converter technology, typical use cases, how it works and an overview of submarine cables.
- Speaker:
- Nathan Farrell-Jones CEng MIET- National Grid
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 17th June 2026 @ 7:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Location:
- Atrium Building University of Suffolk, Ipswich, IP4 1LQ
- Hosted By:
- IET Anglian Coastal
Online
HVDC Electricity Transmission: a key enabler for Energy Security and Decarbonisation (Online Webinar)
This technical talk will explore High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology as used in Converter Stations and many submarine cable systems. Focus topics will include evolution of the converter technology, typical use cases, how it works and an overview of submarine cables.
- Speaker:
- Nathan Farrell-Jones CEng MIET- National Grid
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 17th June 2026 @ 7:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Anglian Coastal
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- Location:
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In-Person
Engineering heating systems: reducing energy use by up to 25%
With escalating energy prices, environmental concerns, and significant system replacement costs, it's is a good time to look at how new and existing heating systems can be improved by the application of some engineering. The talk will show how the use of 'Smart Boiler Control', monitoring and controlling key parameters can reduce energy use by up to 25%.
- Speaker:
- Richard Farthing
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 16th June 2026 @ 7:00 PM
- Location:
- Novotel London West 1 Shortlands Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR
- Hosted By:
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