This event provided a Snowy 2.0 project update and some insights into the current construction activities. Key learning outcomes and takeaways relate to project knowledge, risk sharing mechanism, TBM measurements, progress and performance tracking tools as well as ground characterisation. Snowy 2.0 is a pumped hydro scheme linking two existing reservoirs, characterised through 27km...

  President of Sohatsu, Dr Ichiro Nakahori, Executive Vice President Dr Toshi Sakaguchi, and Hardware Engineer Mr Hibiki Sako explained the technology behind their innovative inverter panel and drive filter system, and the use case for their inverters, being clean waveforms, no zero phase current, and the ability to drive loads on long (2,000 m) unshielded...

  This presentation discussed the various types of tunnel lighting and the development of tunnel lighting in Australia using case studies from various tunnel projects in Australia will describe the types and functionality of tunnel lighting systems. Tunnel lighting functionalities include: – Normal lighting that provides appropriate visibility for users, both day and night –...

  Water mist suppression systems are an established and approved technology in many high-risk and/or special hazard applications and are increasingly being used in road tunnels. This presentation discussed differences between water mist and deluge and considered implementation and interaction with other systems and structural design. See the webinar https://www.ats.org.au/2023/03/28/huge-response-to-first-ats-tunnel-systems-subgroup-event-highlights-great-thirst-for-information/  

  World renowned fire science researcher and educator, Dr Ricky Carvel presented a one-day course intended as a primer for engineers or fire professionals entering, or wanting more erudite exposure to, the field of tunnel fire safety. It covered basic fire concepts for non-fire people and basic tunnel concepts for non-tunnel people, and then put...