2018 Speaking Faculty

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1 2018 Speaking Faculty Marius Raddum, Inspector of Accidents, Accident Investigation Board Norway Tony Cash, International President, Rail Industry Fire Association Gerda Keereweer-de Jong, Tunnel Safety Advisor, Rijkswaterstaat Rene Morel, Department Leader ICT Engineering, Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf (GVB) Hans Kristian Madsen, Director, Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection René List, Head of Department Electro technical and Mechanical Infrastructure Projects, ASFINAG Ronnie Koster, Global Segment Manager-Tunnels, Signify Frank Haring, Project Leader Civil Structures, Rotterdamsebaan Kris van Boven, Managing Director-Tunnel Organization Flanders, Mow Vlaanderen Raffaele Zurlo, Chief Executive Officer, Brenner Base Tunnel SE Paul Janssen, Project Director, Rotterdamsebaan Stig Yngvar Nilsen, Project Engineer, Scanmatic Massimo Mior, Work Site Manager - Hovedstadens Letbane, Metroselskabet Phil Deebank, Principal Specialist Inspector, Tunnelling Portfolio Holder, Construction Engineering Specialist Team, Health and Safety Executive Steve Demetriou, Member of the UK Delegation, Channel Tunnel Safety Authority Michael Halwachs, Head of Tunnel Security, PORR group Guillaume Lecocq, Research & Study Engineer, Hazardous Phenomena and Resistance of Structures Department, Accidental Risk Management Division, INERIS Matteo Cremona, Tunnel Coordinator, Copenhagen Metro Team Neil Moss, Principal Tunnel Engineer, Transport for London Nina Solheim, Chief Executive Officer, Astralution AS Lars-Peder Lundgren, Sales Manager, Paneda Andy Cardy, Product Manager - Axial Fans, Fläkt Woods Kaarel Kose, International Coorporation Advisor, Union of Harju County Municipalities Geir Inge Lerang, Managing Director, Roxel Aanestad Paul Evans, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Copenhagen Metro Team Michael Lierau, CEO, Elkuch Bator Marc Begg, Sales Director, Navtech Radar

2 Construction focus day 11 th September 2017 Arrival and Registration 12:30-13:15 The construction focus day will look at the construction stage of tunnelling on an interactive level with workshops to provoke discussion and network with industry experts and visit a real life tunnel-site. Chair s Opening Remarks 13:15 Dr Tony Cash, International President, Rail Industry Fire Association (UK) 13:30 13:30-14:30 Workshop: Highlighting the importance in the protection of the concrete lining to mitigate structure damage in case of tunnel fire Catering for the lowered temperature ranges in the spoiling of new concrete types to ensure protective capacity of concrete is aligned Sharing inspection methods for the construction of tunnels to ensure invisible damages such as cracks and water leaks are remedied to avoid further damage Addressing the increased possibility of spoiling at lower temperatures in new concrete types to avoid rapid spoiling in new tunnels Assessing the use of polypropylene fibers as a solution to reducing spoiling in concrete William Reed, Tunnel Engineer, Strabag TBC 14:30-15:30 Workshop case study: Working on the Cityringen project to showcase its success Outlining the current status of the Cityringen project whilst the considering the challenges to strategies ways to overcome them Highlighting the safety measures featured during the construction process to ensure protection throughout the entire project Focusing on fire safety and prevention within the Cityringen project with reference to stations as a means of escape Sydhaven: lessons learned from the Cityringen in term of fire & safety applying it to Sydhaven project Massimo Mior, Work Site Manager, Metroselskabet

3 Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels 12 September 2018 Programme Day One 08:15 Registration and refreshments Chair s Opening Remarks 08:50 Dr Tony Cash, International President, Rail Industry Fire Association (UK) A case study on the planning and execution of construction and renovation projects on Austrian highways and road tunnel network 09:00 ASFINAG tunnel upgrading and renovation program to fulfill the EU Directive 2004/54/EC on minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the Trans-European Road Network ASFINAG approach regarding tunnel renovation and upgrading under full operation Examining in-depth information about Project: Tunnel PLABUTSCH Exploring in-depth information about Project: Tunnel KAISERMÜHLEN René List, Head of Department Electro technical and Mechanical Infrastructure Projects, ASFINAG Mining through contaminated ground: the Cityringen project experience 09:30 Overall description of the Cityringen project focusing on the fire and safety hazards faced during tunneling Specific case study: mining through contaminated ground between Sønder Boulevard and København H where high concentration of benzene were encountered Description of the undertaken risk mitigation strategy; adopted technological and organizational measures Discussing results and lessons learned Paul Evans, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Copenhagen Metro Team Matteo Cremona, Tunnel Coordinator, Copenhagen Metro Team Exploring collaboration between emergency services to ensure more efficient responses to incidents 10:00 Drawing the link between emergency services and tunnel owners in an emergency Distinguishing the right contact service in relation to the accident at hand in the Norwegian road tunnel landscape Discussing collaboration as a means of driving prevention as well as a method of more efficient responses in an incident Exploring lessons learned from incidents and what exercises can be implemented to ensure they are avoided in future Hans Kristian Madsen, Director, Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection

4 10:30 Session Reserved for Aero-x 11:00 Morning refreshments and networking Showcasing the: Latest developments of the FinEst Link a tunnel between Tallinn and Helsinki (feasibility study, technical concept and what s next) 11:30 Providing an overview of the feasibility study to establish the possibility of the FinEst Link for Spring 2018 Outlining the proposed technical concept to be used on the development of the tunnel Considering the safety measures to incorporate in the FinEst Link in case of emergency Taking a look at the first insight into the next developments for the FinEst project Kaarel Kose, International Coorporation Advisor, Union of Harju County Municipalities Case study: Reviewing the reconstruction and investigation of the London Underground tunnel 12:00 Structural defects in an existing tunnel lining were identified during routine inspection and investigated Priority activities ensured continued safe operation of the railway in the meantime Trials carried out to determine best approach to repair Repairs consisting of lining rebuilding carried out over two years whilst maintaining safe operation of the railway. Neil Moss, Principal Tunnel Engineer, Transport for London Impact of tunnel design topography on Jet thrust fan performance 12:30 Study of product variants in different installation scenarios Coanda-Effect: Positive or Negative impact on smoke control effectiveness? Factors impacting design and performance Andy Cardy, Product Manager - Axial Fans, Fläkt Woods 13:00 Lunch and networking Tunnel safety and exploitation System integration at the Traffic control room public transport Amsterdam 14:00 Highlighting Amsterdam s challenge to combine a new tunnel system with the exciting lines. How to add and remove functionality to the TCO without reorganising the TCO each time Moving form technology to business-driven Key performance indicators Identifying the solution in order to start the implementation process Benefits and disadvantage of the solution in order to shortlist the best options for the future Rene Morel, Department leader ICT engineering, GVB Interactive Q&A with the Channel Tunnel Safety Authority: Responding to a terrorist incident in a tunnel 14:30 Reviewing the annual safety exercise in relation to terrorism related-matters to plan accordingly Highlighting the learning points from terrorist-related training and how this will influence reactions in emergency situations

5 Pinpointing specifics on how emergency services deal with terrorism Informal Q&A with the audience on how we can work as an industry to respond to terrorist incidents in an efficient and rapid manner Steve Demetriou, Member of the UK Delegation, Channel Tunnel Safety Authority Effectively planning for system integration in order to successfully incorporate new technologies within existing infrastructure 15:00 Incorporating system integration in the design and planning phase of tunnel building to ensure smooth tunnel and safe tunnel operation Bridging the gap between system integration companies and fire safety guidelines to ensure new technologies installed do not increase the risk and damages from fire Identifying the needs of the tunnel including better ventilation, smoke control and active fire fighting systems to effectively integrate and make use of new technologies Ensuring all new components in tunnels are linked to the control centre and operate in a cohesive manner Stig Yngvar Nilsen, Project Engineer, Scanmatic 15:30 Afternoon refreshments and networking Case study: Tracing the link between engine type and gradient to assess their ability to absorb energy 16:00 Raising awareness to the threat of old heavy duty trucks and their inability to absorb energy in high gradient tunnels increasing the risk of fires Tracing incidents back to mechanical break downs due the technical state of vehicles and how to mitigate these occurrences Considering certification showing an engine s ability to absorb energy as a solution to minimize the risk of fires in tunnels due to technical faults Finding alternative solutions to ensure engines are well equipped in dealing with steep gradients in tunnels Marius Raddum, Inspector of Accidents, Accident Investigation Board Norway Safety doors in tunnels design today and in the future 16:30 Review of the applicable challenges, requirements as well as its economic impact on the design of Tunnel Safety Door Review of the relevant operating mode of Safety Doors in traffic tunnels Recommendations for the selection Safety Door Systems in environments with elevated pressure differentials Tunnel Safety Door 4.0 how new technology can revolutionize tunnel safety management Michael Lierau, CEO, Elkuch Bator Case study: Showcasing fire protection in the Victory Boogiewoogie Tunnel (Rotterdamsebaan) 17:00 Rotterdamsebaan and Victory Boogiewoogie Tunnel, general outline of the project Requirements and Standards for fire-resistance in Dutch Tunnels Design and testing of the lining elements of the bored part of the tunnel

6 In situ concrete, design, testing and protection of the structure Frank Haring, Project Leader Civil Structures, Rotterdamsebaan Paul Janssen, Project Director, Rotterdamsebaan 17:30 Chair s summary and close of conference 17:45 Drinks Reception Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels 13 September 2018 Programme Day Two 08:15 Registration and refreshments Chair s Opening Remarks 08:50 Dr Tony Cash, International President, Rail Industry Fire Association (UK) Speaker Hosted Roundtables Interactive roundtable sessions offer a unique opportunity to come together with your peers to share best practice and develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry as a whole. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others. Each roundtable session lasts for 30 minutes, and delegates may attend up to 2 roundtables Roundtable 1 Taking the discussion further on exploring provisionary measures in place for escape during tunnel construction in case of an emergency incident Phil Deebank, Principal Specialist Inspector,Tunnelling Portfolio Holder, Construction Engineering Specialist Team, Health and Safety Executive Roundtable 2 Highlighting the system integration of DAB networks into existing tunnel infrastructure and as a means of facilitation public announcements and safety Lars-Peder Lundgren, Sales Manager, Paneda Roundtable 3 Facing the modern threat of terrorism and implementing alternative escape routes and procedures to ensure passenger safety Steve Demetriou, Member of the UK Delegation, Channel Tunnel Safety Authority Roundtable 4 Reserved for sponsor Session Reserved for Firefly Morning refreshments and networking

7 A case study on the latest developments of the Brenner Base Tunnel and the Fire Protection provisions that are being incorporated 11:00 Highlighting the current status of the Brenner Base Tunnel SE to evaluate its position to completion Reviewing the current development and future plans to ensure maximum utility in the BBT Considering the fire safety provisions incorporated in the Brenner Base Tunnel to ensure safety in case of an accident Showcasing the Brenner Base Tunnel as a leader in tunnel infrastructure with sufficient and compliant safety features Raffaele Zurlo, Chief Executive Officer, Brenner Base Tunnel SE Showcasing the results of real-scale explosions in mines as well as test & modeling results for a medium scale set-up highlighting physical phenomena occurring in mines explosions 11:30 Introducing the real-scale and medium scale testing projects to set the scene before exploring results Tracing these elements to the European project Expro which highlights the prediction and mitigation of methane explosion effects for improved protection of mine infrastructure and critical equipment Showcasing the collaboration of INERIS, EMAG, GIG, AITEMIN and FSB on the project to lead to project success Concluding with the results and how it will influence safety features in case of explosions Guillaume Lecocq, Research & Study Engineer, Hazardous Phenomena and Resistance of Structures Department, Accidental Risk Management Division, INERIS 12:00 Session Reserved for Sponsor Showcasing groundbreaking drone technology to facilitate crisis management in tunnels 12:30 Reviewing Drone technology development as a facilitating tool for various circumstances to assess it s use in tunnels Revealing a real case study on how we used drones in tunnels Highlighting the use of Drones in Crisis Management and how it can be use as an evacuation and information sharing tool Detailing the use of 3D mapping and GIS as a result of drone usage Nina Solheim, Chief Executive Officer, Astralution AS 12:45 Lunch and networking Case study: Escape during tunneling work and In-Tunnel construction to ensure safety at all times 13:45 Setting the scene for the persistent conditions during tunnel construction to rationalise potential safety threat

8 Highlighting the current safety measures in place to deal with incidents during tunnel construction Reviewing the different escape measures in place whilst a project is ongoing to ensure temporary measure are Identifying the gap between measures in place and what is needed to maximize safety during the construction process Phil Deebank, Principal Specialist Inspector,Tunnelling Portfolio Holder, Construction Engineering Specialist Team, Health and Safety Executive How to see through smoke and fire during a tunnel incident 14:15 Complete Situational Awareness first steps to evacuation - live steaming of pedestrians and vehicles in tunnel - where they are and where they have been Lights out reliable technologies for emergency situations when visibility is zero in a tunnel Clarity of vision - clarity from inside a tunnel fire direct to the control room and fire command centre Marc Begg, Sales Director, Navtech Radar Case study: Showcasing the incident evaluation process in the Netherlands to compare other global processes used 14:45 Outlining the step by step process in incident evaluation to reach a best practice Showcasing quick and effective ways to evaluate incidents in case of large fires to begin the consequent processes of avoiding similar incidents Opening the floor to the audience to share the lessons learned from the major accidents in recent history Detailing the accidents and fatalities in tunnels as well as precautions being taken that are featured in the biennial EU report Gerda Keereweer, Tunnel Safety Advisor, Rijkswaterstaat Introducing the benefits and future potential of using smart and connected LED lighting applications in tunnels 15:15 Enhancing driver visibility, comfort and ensuring a pleasant and safe driving experience Optimizing operations and costs through advanced controls and motioning systems in both refurbished and new tunnels Increasing safety to the maximum, keeping traffic flowing and giving clear direction to drivers at all times Utilizing the smart lighting grid for future innovations Ronnie Koster, Global Segment Manager-Tunnels, Signify 15:45 Afternoon refreshments and networking Revealing the developments in safety measures at the Brenner Basistunnel 16:15 Introducing the Facts and figures about the Brenner Basistunnel to understand the contextual factors that influence safety

9 Outlining Emergency planning and Safety devices as a provision in case an incident should occur Highlighting the importance of Education and Training to facilitate effective responses in emergency situations Considering the safety concept incorporated in the Brenner Basistunnel to ensure continued provisions are available in an emergency Michael Halwachs, Head of Tunnel Security, PORR group 16:45 Session Reserved for Sponsor Highlighting the use of traffic modeling to determine risk level and prevent dangerous situations 17:15 Introducing the use of general traffic modeling as a useful tool for tunnel operation Linking traffic modeling to the different risk levels at play in order to have solutions to each risk Explaining possible outcome and risk reduction with reference actual accidents Concluding with how traffic modeling can adapt to minimise risk and ultimately reduce damage in tunnels Geir Inge Lerang, Managing Director, Roxel Aanestad 17:45 Chair s summary and close of conference