MONDAY 22 MARCH 2021
11:00AM CET (EUROPE)
Fibre-Optic Linear Heat Detection Applied To Tunnels (DTS Systems)
Richard Kluth, Managing Director, Bandweaver Technologies
Speaker Biography | Company Profile
- Understanding a Fibre-Optic Distributed Temperature Sensor System
- The advantages as an intelligent temperature profiling system for tunnels
- Exploring the ability of such a system to produce early and reliable alarm annunciations combined with maximum false alarm rejection
- Integration into tunnel safety management systems and examples of current system design topologies
MONDAY 22 MARCH 2021
13:00PM CET (EUROPE)
Understanding What Solutions Are Best Equipped For Different Tunnel Dimensions
Dr. Sabih Gatea Khisaf, Infrastructure Lead MENA Region at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc.
Speaker Biography | Company Profile
- Tunnel protection from the Hyperloop Technology point of view.
- Is the Railway Operator satisfied with a protection concept including only those positions in a tunnel, where a train is allowed to stop; stations, subways, emergency stops, signals in the tunnel – or a full fire protection of the whole tunnel length ~ including the possibility of derailing, engine breakdowns or a fire in a fast moving train.
MONDAY 22 MARCH 2021
15:00PM CET (EUROPE)
Beyond Fire Detection – Fiber Optic Sensing for Protection of Tunnels and Metros: USA
Daniel Gerwig, Senior Sales Manager, AP Sensing GmbH
Speaker Biography | Company Profile
- What is fiber optic sensing?
- Why fiber optics for fire detection?
- Application overview and advantages
- References in road and rail tunnels
- Looking beyond the obvious: distributed acoustic sensing for roads and railways
TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2021
11:00AM CET (EUROPE)
Beyond Fire Detection – Fiber Optic Sensing For Protection Of Tunnels And Metros: EUROPE
Rainer Macherey, Sales Manager, AP Sensing GmbH
Speaker Biography | Company Profile
- What is fiber optic sensing?
- Why fiber optics for fire detection?
- Application overview and advantages
- References in road and rail tunnels
- Looking beyond the obvious: distributed acoustic sensing for roads and railways
TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2021
13:00PM CET (EUROPE) REGISTER | ON-DEMAND
Water-Mist Fire Suppression Systems For Tunnels
Paul van Trigt, CEO & Owner, Aero-X AG
Speaker Biography | Company Profile
- Quickly detecting the fire within the tunnel down to specific fire-zones and preventing fires from spreading, lowering the ambient temperature to protect the tunnel structure and minimising the development of smoke and back layering
- Configured manually or automatically in conjunction with a third party fire detection system
TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2021
15:00PM CET (EUROPE) REGISTER | ON-DEMAND
Fire Detection And Extinguishing Systems For Safer Tunnels
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- Improving tunnel design and construction to enhance safety
- Examining challenges related to upgrading or retro-fitting existing, operating tunnels, railways stations and rail assets
- Protecting the tunnel structure and minimising damage to the tunnel
- IT management of evacuation and smoke control
WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH 2021
11:00AM CET (EUROPE)
Complete Fire Protection Solutions To Help Safeguard The Infrastructure of Tunnels
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- Protecting the tunnel structure and minimising damage to the tunnel: What solutions are best equipped for different tunnel dimensions
- Understanding what solutions are best equipped for different environmental conditions
- Temperature development throughout the year; both in the tunnel itself and entrances; expected natural wind speeds in the tunnel, expected humidity
- Understanding installation possibilities: Cable positioning in the tunnel and stations, controller positioning, network installations, visualisation and management system integration
WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH 2021
13:00PM CET (EUROPE)
Is Automatic Incident Detection The Future of Tunnel Safety?
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- Exploring the balance between early detection and maximum rejection of false alarms
- Identifying innovations and the pros and cons of automated fire detection in tunnels & rail infrastructure
- How to harness new technology and data to better manage fire risk
- Tackling system integration challenges
- Automatic triggering of interactions to control traffic, to assess the risk at the site of fire, to control ventilation and alarm emergency services
- Automatic control of extinguishing systems to hold down fire, control temperature, until emergency services can be deployed
WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH 2021
15:00PM CET (EUROPE)
Tunnel Ventilation System Design: The Importance Of Tunnel Air Flow
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- Designing of longitudinal ventilation: Fire and Smoke Controls in tunnels
- Monitoring visibility & ventilation within the tunnel
- Gas monitors with visibility capacity: The Continuous measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide in road tunnel atmospheres
- How to integrate active fire protection systems with traditional fire safety measures such as the ventilation systems
- A comparative analysis of the advantages and suitability of different fire ventilation systems
- Developing a combined ventilation and intervention strategy
THURSDAY 25 MARCH 2021
11:00AM CET (EUROPE)
Fire Resistant Construction Materials To Protect The Critical Structural Elements From Damage Due To High Temperatures
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- Integrating fire resistant material at the stage of construction
- How to better construct your underground infrastructure against fire
THURSDAY 25 MARCH 2021
13:00PM CET (EUROPE)
Innovation In Movement Detection Technology To Efficiently Locate Passengers And Workers
THURSDAY 25 MARCH 2021
15:00PM CET (EUROPE)
IoT Technology To Protect Rail Infrastructures
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- How IoT Technologies are essential for the control of the variables involved in the management of emergency situations
- Real time tunnel health condition monitoring
- Investigating new communication ways with ‘smart vehicles’ to better prevent fire risks in tunnels
- Supplying relevant information to personnel and peripheral systems – in real time
- Building the connection between rolling stock protection systems in tunnel and stations
FRIDAY 26 MARCH 2021
11:00AM CET (EUROPE) REGISTER | ON-DEMAND
Early Warning Fire Detection In Railway & Underground Stations
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- Supplying Reducing the risk of fire in a tunnel through external detection of fire on or in a train
- Detecting fire or fire gases through the use of IR cameras
- Next generation comprehensive safety and security systems the incorporate fire alarms, public address and evacuation systems, as well as intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance
- How to select a system, identify quality, reliability and interoperability
- How to tailor a system to meet the specific requirements of specific location
- Railway Station safety challenges
FRIDAY 26 MARCH 2021
13:00PM CET (EUROPE) REGISTER | ON-DEMAND
Research & Development For Fire Rescue In Tunnels And Metro
Mia Kumm, Senior Project Engineer, RISE – Research Institute of Sweden
TBC
FRIDAY 26 MARCH 2021
15:00PM CET (EUROPE) REGISTER | ON-DEMAND
Smoke Control: Developing A Combined Ventilation And Intervention Strategy
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- Knowing the effectiveness of a tunnel ventilation system in terms of airflow and direction within the tunnel
- A comparative analysis of different tunnel ventilation strategies and alternative design solutions
- How to integrate active protection systems with traditional fire safety measures such as the ventilation systems
If you are interesting in hosting or sponsoring a webinar or virtual workshop as part of next years Tunnel & Metro Fire Protection Webinar Series please contact us on
info@we-rail.com or by phone on USA +1 (313) 799 2911 or Europe +44 (0)7932 631 029
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