IET Scotland North Events
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In-Person
Micro-Hydro Turbine - An impressive DIY project
Explore the potential of micro hydropower with a 9.5kw Turgo turbine, supplied by "Hydrover Turbines" in Wales, monitored by "Sustainable Control Systems" gear, and designed by Jamie Wallace of "Highland Eco Ltd." The groundwork used second-hand 300mm pipe from a local fish farm, and it has run flawlessly for 10 years.
- Speaker:
- Kenny Macarthur
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 7th May 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Stornoway Campus - UHI North West & Hebrides, Stornoway, HS2 0XR
- Hosted By:
- IET Scotland North
In-Person
Hydrogen and Wind - A perfect match?
Wind energy is highly variable, but a claim frequently made is that it is possible to turn a large wind turbine into a power source as reliable as a conventional power station by combining it with hydrogen generation. In this talk, we will consider if this is really possible and explain the compromises needed if we are to live in a world powered only by wind.
- Speaker:
- Dr Alasdair MacLeod
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 28th May 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Stornoway Campus - UHI North West & Hebrides, Isle of Lewis
- Hosted By:
- IET Scotland North
In-Person
Nano technology - small is beautiful
Whatever happened to graphene? We often hear of breakthroughs at the molecular level accompanied by promises of a new world build with materials with incredible science fiction properties. We will explore what is really happening and how are these materials are actually affecting our lives.
- Speaker:
- Dr Alasdair MacLeod
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 18th June 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Stornoway Campus - UHI North West & Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0XR
- Hosted By:
- IET Scotland North
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Online
Weather Resilience in Rail
An inside view on how the rail industry is preparing and delivering with respect to climate change
- Speaker:
- John Lawrence
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 20th May 2025 @ 12:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Railway TN
Online
Pathways to the Decarbonisation in Aviation
It is presently difficult to see how aviation will become completely de-carbonised in the near future. This event will consider the various current developments on aircraft powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Hydrogen, Hybrid and all electric propulsion systems.
- Speaker:
- Andrew Chadwick Connected Places Catapult
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 12th June 2025 @ 11:30 AM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Aerospace TN
In-Person
13th Colloquium on Antennas, Wireless and Electromagnetics
This one-day free-to-attend event brings together early career and experienced research scientists, engineers, and technologists, to share, discuss and debate their latest technical knowledge about antennas, propagation and wireless and electromagnetics in an informal colloquium style event.
- Speaker:
- Professor Yi Huang University of Liverpool
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 11th June 2025 @ 9:30 AM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Location:
- Dept of Elec Engg & Electronics University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GJ
- Hosted By:
- Antennas and Propagation TN
In-Person
Railway Vehicle Restoration - Visit to the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Guided tour of the SRPS facilities at Bo'ness including restoration of steam locomotives and passenger rolling stock Please note that the tour will involve a significant amount of walking over rough ground and so you should be physically fit for such activity. Stout shoes or safety boots should be worn. A self-funded lunch has been arranged at the Corbie Inn, Corbiehall, Bo'ness at 12:15. If you wish to attend then please contact the organisers at stewart.cameron@ietvolunteer.org
- Speaker:
- Don Clarke
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 14th May 2025 @ 2:00 PM
- Location:
- Bo'ness Station, Bo'ness, EH51 9AQ
- Hosted By:
- IET Scotland South East
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