News Bulletin NB Australian Branch Number 169 February 2014

Produced for Institution of Mechanical Engineers members located in Print Post Approved PP317737/00060 PRICE $4.00 EngNOW 360 Leadership Conference In September of 2013 EngNow 360 brought together over 400 young engineers in Hong Kong for an Institution first: a pan- Pacific leadership conference specifically for young engineers. Following over a year’s preparation the four days the event featured an and organisation from an army of impressive community of senior volunteers from the Hong Kong Branch executives and business leaders from the four day event focusing on various around the world. elements of international leadership and development was put together. It The event also attracted accomplished consisted of three major components: academics and young members • Asia-Pacific Speak Out for who came together to discuss and Engineering (SOfE) final promote the values and challenges of • Design competition “Aiding the leadership, and the developing roles of visually impaired” world-class engineers. • Two day symposium of lectures, The Oceania region, of which talks and Q&A style interactions. Australia forms the majority, sent 8 EngNow was hosted by the Institution representatives to the EngNow 360 of Mechanical Engineers North East leadership conference. The Oceania Asia Region (NEAR), and jointly region chair Ken Tushingham, organised by South East Asia Region the Oceania Young Members (SEAR), Southern Asia Region (SAR), representative Belinda Herden, the Oceania Region (OR), the British Consulate-General, and Hong Kong Australian Branch Chair Dayaratne Polytechnic University (HKPU). Dharmasiri, the News Bulletin Editor Matthew Springer, the New South EngNow 360 was launched during a ceremony at the British Consulate Wales Panel Chair Monika Sud and General, attended by Paul Lynch, three SOfE national finalists Simon Deputy Head of Mission. Throughout Cowling, Scott Fisher and Amy Lezala.

• Editorial • Wordsearch & Winner Announcement • Team Swinbune FSAE Article • Gas Turbine Article On the inside • Oceania Region Update • State Updates • Chairman’s Update • YMS Update • BT-19 • Notices Speak Out for Belinda Herden’s EngNow Leadership learnings Engineering 1. what events did you attend/ participate in? I attended the SOfE and design competition and participated in the Leadership final Conference The first day of the event was the Asia- 2. From these events what was your take away message on leadership? Pacific wide Speak Out for Engineering Successful leadership is not how well you shine, but how well those around you do. competition. The final was very Leadership can be learned and practiced. The importance of attitude: Success = ability x effort x ATTITUDE. different to many of the Australian Attitude can be both positive and negative, so no matter how much ability or effort you finalists’ previous competitions; being put in, if your attitude is negative success will be as well. outdoors in the middle of Hong Kong 3. what was the best part of this event, and what would you do again for events in Australia? Polytechnic University and having a Inviting visually impaired people to attend the design competition added to the large multinational audience all with competition’s success. It gave the participants a real sense of satisfaction to see their interesting and diverse questions. designs being put to use and taught the important lesson “Design with the end user in mind”. The calibre of speakers participating in the Leadership Conference was fantastic. There were twelve competitors each The speakers were real life engineers who had created success in their careers. The giving a 20 minute oral presentation lessons they had to share were inspiring and insightful. 4. what was the most memorable quote(s) from the event? accompanied by a massive screen to “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way”. show supporting information to the audience. The presentations, relating to mechanical engineering, were Design Competition followed by a 10 minute discussion The design competition set the University Teknologi Mara, from and questions from the judges and challenge of improving the lives of Malaysia, won the competition with audience. Although in the 30+ degree the visually impaired. Eleven teams their well developed “NaviSense” heat the question time went very from across Asia-Pacific who had won navigational system. Runners up were quickly. local preliminary finals presented a teams from Chitkara University and pitch to five judges and then showed Delhi Technological University. The the prototypes to an audience of most popular design was awarded conference attendees, local visually to Hong Kong Polytechnic University impaired people and the judges. team “Fit-Bag” an organisational bag with storage for a white cane. Matthew Springer was one of the panel of judges and was amazed at The final two days of the conference the diversity of solutions presented; consisted of a series of speeches, ranging from building-integrated presentations and chaired forums navigation systems to a shoulder by esteemed industrial leaders from bag storage solution and a public a range of backgrounds. The 400+ transport information feedback and attendees were treated to the very relay to smart-cups. The students had prestigious Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Jockey Club Auditorium. Design Event competitors let blind attendees developed each of their ideas with trial their prototype designs real engineering and product design One of the chaired forums included processes, having to answer questions our very own Oceania Young Members Despite the heat the competition on manufacturability, their business representative Belinda Herden. was fierce and all the competitors plan and how they would improve who spoke on leadership from the had learnt from the feedback given their design. perspective of young leaders. during national finals. The five judges, representing various industries and backgrounds including engineering, Amy Lezala’s EngNow Leadership learnings design and law, found it quite a 1. what events did you attend/ participate in? struggle to decide the winners and I participated in the SOfE and attended the Leadership Conference finally announced two champions and 2. From these events what was your take away message on leadership? It is about not always knowing but doing. You may not have the answer but you know where one runner-up. to find it, then you find it. It is about creating the optimal environment for the group you are Unfortunately, this year the Australian leading to become it’s best. Most importantly, for our stage in life, to be a leader you do not necessarily have to be in charge. competitors didn’t place in the top 3. what was the best part of this event, and what would you do again for events in three. Better luck for next year’s Australia? national SOfE finalists. The joint The greatest part of the event was having the opportunity to meet young engineers who are winners were Yasir Ahmed Naveed, as keen as I am. I felt so enthusiastic about Engineering and about making a difference by the end of the conference. The greatest event was the leadership conference as it was a view from from North East Asia Region, with those at the head of the industry giving their stories of ‘hows’ and ‘whys’. Very interesting and “Tuned Mass Damper for Rail very motivating. Noise Control” and Archishman 4. what was he most memorable quote(s) from the event? Sandra Maka -A leader knows the way, goes the way, shows the way. Ramasubramanian, from South East Andrew Webster - The greatest barrier in modern teams is trust. This is Asia Region, with “The Lazy Wok”. “Trust = (credibility+reliability+intimacy)/self-orientation”

2 news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 Comments and take away learnings Some of the take away learnings from the attendees from Oceania are in the inset boxes, accompanied by pictures of the event. The final part of the four day event was a gala dinner for all the organizing Grand opening of the EngNow 360 event at the British Consulate in Hong Kong committee and sponsors. This The sessions that took place included it Mean?’ chaired by Professor Po- included prize presentations and ‘View for Leaders: How Different and Chi Wu. The panellists in this forum How Common We Are’, chaired by Ir represented the diversity of young awards of recognition for judges and Edmund Leung, Chief Officer, KCRC, leaders who are already making a key officials. and past Chair of the Institution’s difference, shaping the future of A traditional lion dance was performed Hong Kong Branch. In this session, engineering to improve our world. for all at the gala dinner and a final the vastly experienced panel discussed The EngNow conference was closed presentation from the Chief Secretary the salient characteristics and qualities with a short presentation by Professor for Administration of Hong Kong of a leader, locally and internationally. Alan Lau, EngNow Programme Government, Carrie Lam. Manager, followed by an extravagant Another popular forum was ‘Future The whole event was a massive Engineering Leaders – What Does and well-attended gala dinner. success with learning opportunities for all involved. There was also a lot of mixing of ideas with members of all the Asia-Pacific regions intermingling and discussing some of the ideas brought up during lectures. A big pat on the back is deserved for all the volunteers without whom the event wouldn’t have gone ahead. The sponsors and numerous steering and organising committees should also be thanked for their huge effort in bringing together industry and young engineers who are now one step closer to future engineering leaders. Matthew Springer The traditional Lion Dance at the Gala Dinner News Bulletin Editor editorial Monika Sud’s EngNow This News Bulletin will be my last and Matthew Proudlock as the next News Leadership learnings so I want to say thank you to all the Bulletin Editor. contributors over the past two years 1. what events did you attend/ I’d also like to mention the Institution’s and seven issues. I have enjoyed participate in? World Bulletin an email digest of I attended SOfE, Design Competition preparing and editing articles of such articles, notices and member profiles and Leadership Conference contrast and various subjects. 2. From these events what was from around the world. This is sent out your take away message on I wish the next News Bulletin Editor monthly from HQ, with upcoming local leadership? the best of luck, I hope you support events. Good leadership skills can be learned him with feedback and article 3. what was the best part of this submission. I hope you enjoy this issue and good event, and what would you do luck in this issue’s wordsearch. again for events in Australia? Thank you to all the responses I really enjoyed the design awards Matthew Springer day. The whole thing was organised received following Daya’s call for extremely well and I liked that they volunteers, the committee was Check out the nearyou pages on brought in local visually impaired inundated with concerned emails and imeche.org for contact details, events and people to try out the various designs. budding potential editors. After some previous issues. 4. what was the most memorable quote(s) from the event? consideration on previous experience If you have any feedback please contact “Leaders rise above the detail to look and time commitments the Australian the next Editor, Matthew Proudlock at at the overall picture” Branch Executive committee chose [email protected]

news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 3 Team Swinburne’s FSAE 2013/14 Round Up As we move into 2014 Team Swinburne has a number of important activities currently taking place. With the 2013 Formula SAE Australasia Competition now behind us we have a lot of work to do in analysing our 2013 car to identify areas which we would like to keep, improve or change completely for our 2014 car. These areas of improvement will be on top of the main take away learnings from our 2013 competition where our team found we still have a Swinburne’s 2013 FSAE car during skidtrack event way to go in making our cars reliable The Team Swinburne leadership team Other activities within both the public and maintaining lightweight design. for 2014 is as follows: and internal Swinburne domains This will help to form the basis from during the March timeframe will Team Leader - Ryan Bilalis which the team’s engineering activities be announced through our website will stem. Chief Engineer - Andrew Johnstone (www.teamswinburne.com) or via our Facebook page (www.facebook. This work will take place under the Chief Commercial Officer - Matthew com/teamswinburne) closer to the careful guidance of the team’s new Tanis dates. These will include trivia night leadership group who are aiming to fundraisers along with recruitment and return Team Swinburne to the #1 Chief Of Manufacturing - Sam Garey advertising activities both at Swinburne position in the electric vehicle division Upcoming events for Team Swinburne and in the wider community. of the FSAE competition after finishing include a visit to Benalla College in 2nd place behind RMIT in 2013. which has been kindly sponsored If you would like to know more about by Prahran Rotary Club for our our team, want to get involved in ‘Engineering Our Future’ educational developing our car or any of or social program. This program aims to inform events please feel free to contact us secondary school students about at [email protected] and we engineering and then excite and will be more than happy to get back to motivate the students to pursue it as a you with more information. career path after finishing school using Matt Tanis Team Swinburne after the 2013 FSAE-A our team and of course race car as Team Swinburne Chief Commercial competition motivational tools. Officer Oceania Region Update Events and activities throughout the what we did in 2013 that I would has occurred due to the efforts of a region typically wind down over the mention. The first is the event, particularly able group, who are the Christmas/new year period and this known as EngNow 360, which was Young Member Section Committee, year has been no exception. The enthusiastically supported by those and others beyond who have effort is substituted to some degree members of the Australian branch offered their time and ideas. It is by planning for the year ahead, and a who had the opportunity to attend. essential that activity of this kind reflection on the year passed. See headline article for details. I can occurs between our young engineers report that EngNow 360 was seen if the IMechE is to prosper as an Much was achieved by the IMechE by HQ as a great success. The mix international organization. I applaud in the Oceania Region in 2013. of activities is a very good way to all the initiatives taken and look Over eighty member events were instruct, enthuse, and engage our forward to an expanding future. held in Australia and New Zealand young engineers. So much so that Planning for the IMechE future is to be and the vast majority were very well plans are now being made to hold the focus of an Oceania Region Board attended. Our membership grew, and EngNow 360 biannually, with the next meeting, to be held on 25 January a significant number of ‘professional one in Spain in 2015. 2014 in Dunedin, New Zealand. The interviews’ were conducted, indicating The second aspect is the significant meeting is being held at that time and the progress made by members in expansion of Young Member structure place, to swell the IMechE presence recognition of what they have achieved. within the Australian Branch, and at the Armstrong (Disappearing) Gun There are two particular aspects of with it, young member activity. It Heritage Award presentation on the

4 news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 preceding day. Finally, I can advise that the IMechE replacements, and those in North Trustee Board has approved a change East Asia Region will be in April Aspects of the meeting will address in the election arrangements for 2015. Elections for officers in the the objective of enhancing the value Regional Chairmen and Regional Africa/Middle East and Southern Asia to, and the experience of, being an Young Member Representatives. Regions will take place in 2014. IMechE member in our part of the This has been done to remove the Elections for officers in Europe, world. We are very open to any requirement that all fourteen officers Americas, and South East Asia suggestions members may have that stand down at the same time, and so Regions will take place in April 2016. will help to achieve our objective, to prevent a total loss of continuity however large or small, wherever We have a lot to do between now and on the International Strategy Board. within the Region you feel there is our election. Have a good year. Hence, Belinda Herden and I will be an opportunity. Contact me either with you, in the positions we hold, Ken Tushingham through the web site, or via the News for a further year. Elections for our Oceania Region Chair Bulletin Editor. From the Chair: Greetings! Members stepped down to make way in the Young Leadership Conference. for the younger generation. Two of our members participated In retrospect, 2013 was an extremely in the Volunteer Conference held successful year full of activities. I With the expansion to Western in Birmingham. Those were good thank all the members and volunteers, Australia, SOFE competition was held opportunities to meet our counterparts acknowledging their help and in all five States. A sixth competition camaraderie throughout the year. was also almost held in Tasmania but from London and around the globe Without volunteers who walk the had to call off at the last moment, we and to learn from each other. We fine line balancing work, family, are positive it will happen in 2014. are proud that we nominated two IMechE and many other things in Around Australia an unsurpassed of our members for Young Member their lives, under sometimes difficult number of learned society activities of the Year Awards; one in Member circumstances, the Australian branch took place, and fourteen Fred Barnes Engagement category and the other for cannot exist. Without their generous Waldron Best Student Awards were Overall Young Member of the Year. awarded. Heritage Award for Sir support, commitment and sacrifices Recently one of our newly arrived we would not have achieved many ’s Brabham-Repco members sought my advice on how to things we did. BT-19 racing car was approved and arrangements are now being made succeed in the job market. This is an Australian membership increased from for the award ceremony to be held in area extremely difficult to ascertain. 1384 to 1426. We gained Affiliates March 2014 in association with the Only possible advice is to be positive, and Associates but lost few Members Melbourne Grand Prix. All members flexible, prepared to adapt, patient, and Fellows. Western Australia are encouraged to attend. and keep trying. Don’t despair or be now has the highest number of discouraged. members closely followed by , News Bulletin has gone from strength Queensland and New South Wales. to strength. The Editor is inundated Our colleagues Geoff Stone, David with positive feedback. NearYou Heppenstall and Chris Hoskin have An extremely pleasing and website is now widely used for moved on. We are grateful for their encouraging thing to witness is advertising and communication. contribution over the years. Matt the emergence of an energetic and We are increasingly dependent Springer set off a new chapter of his enthusiastic cohort of young members on ICT for communication and to life. We wish Matt and Lindsey all as our successors. The Branch provide services and resources to the very best for their married life. structure was enhanced to include members. Social media plays a Young Member Groups and Student Professor John Pumwa assumed major role in engagement with the Acting Vice Chancellor position of Chapters. Young Member Groups are younger generation. Facebook and established in all states and most The Papua New Guinea University of Twitter has now become the norm in states now have Student Chapters. Technology. Congratulations John. communication with young people. They are active across the country and Facebook and Twitter cross feed is now 2013 was also the 50th death bring new, diverse and challenging linked to events and data on NearYou anniversary of President John F. ideas into reality. Engtravaganza 2013 as well. This is the way of our future Kennedy. Reflecting on his famous held in Queensland was an extremely and members are encouraged to move words “Ask not what your country can successful initiative. This will be held on to electronic means. do for you; ask what you can do for in South Australia for 2014. Outreach programme to inspire school children Eight of our members participated your country”, I would say those words to take up engineering is promising. in EngNow 360 (Asia Pacific are equally valid to our IMechE too. Young Members play a major role in Initiative) and associated activities Kind regards. Formula SAE. They help each other held in Hong Kong. We had various to develop their professional careers. involvements from judging the Design Dayaratne Dharmasiri. High on their agenda are recruitment, Competition, participating in ISB [email protected] retention and advancement. This year meetings, contesting in Asia Pacific [email protected] some of our long serving Committee SOFE Competition, to participating +61 487 383 636

news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 005 IMechE Heritage Award for the REPCO Brabham BT19 Racing Car The Victorian Panel is delighted on a V8 lightweight aluminium block that an application made by built by GM for the , John Burt, just before his death was modified in Australia under the in 2012, to recognise the Repco guidance of chief engineer Frank Brabham BT19 racing car as an Hallam. engineering heritage item has In the 1966 season Jack Brabham been successful. achieved three pole positions and four consecutive wins in a nine-race –long Jack Brabham (now Sir Jack) is an season. In his career he was three Australian born motor racing driver times world champion driver (1959, / mechanic who, along with fellow 60, 66) and won the manufacturers Australian engineers , championship twice (1966, 67). Phil Irving (member of the IMechE) It was with the Repco Brabham Andrew (left) with Sir Jack Brabham and Mr John and Frank Hallam (Chief engineer at Moller (CEO of Repco) with the certificate. BT19 that he won the world drivers’ Repco), designed and developed the championship and the manufacturer’s made a presentation on the history Repco Brabham racing championship in 1966. The BT19 cars. The development of the Repco and activities of the IMechE and was the first car to have won the on the value and relevance of the Brabham engine began in 1964 and Formula one world championship Heritage Award. While the Heritage Phil Irving headed the design team bearing both the constructors and based in the UK. The engine, based drivers name, an outcome unlikely Award plaque will be presented in ever to be repeated. March 2014, Andrew presented Sir The award ceremony will be held in Jack with a certificate to acknowledge March 2014 during the Melbourne recognition of his contribution. Grand Prix, as a finale to the Victorian Please refer to the Victorian panel page Panel’s Automotive lecture series. of near you for details of the Heritage In November 2013, Repco hosted award ceremony. a dinner in Melbourne to celebrate Sir Jack Brabham‘s achievements. Roshan Dodanwela Sir Jack who is 87 years of age and Hon. Secretary, Victorian Panel lives in the Gold Coast attended the event. Repco invited Andrew Lezala (Victorian panel Chair) and Roshan Dodanwela (Hon Secretary Victorian The Repco Brabham BT19 panel) to attend the event. Andrew Article Update – NB167 Landing Helicopter Dock Following the article on the arrival at Williamstown is sure to be very of the first Australian Landing exciting and will be well worth a Helicopter Dock (LHD) to the BAE look before LHD1 (Nuship Canberra) Systems shipyard at Williamstown, departs for sea trails and eventual Victoria members may be interested relocation to Garden Island, Sydney. to know that the hull of the second Matthew Cook NB169 – Wordsearch Competition and final LHD was loaded onto the Senior Mechanical Engineer, IMechE Adelaide, Affiliate, Armstrong, Associate, heavy lift ship, the Blue Marlin, and Victorian Panel, Committee Member Automotive, Brabham, Disappearing, left Spain bound for Australia just Editor, EngNow, Engtravaganza, before Christmas. The Canberra class Facebook, Fellow, Formula, Gun, Commercial aero engine LHD is the largest ship to ever be Heritage, Last, Members, New, One, Repco, built for the Royal Australian Navy Swinburne, Twitter, Winner, Young in an alliance between the Spanish Please email your answers to the Editor, Company Navantia and BAE Systems, first correct entry will win a prize.

Australia. At the time of writing, it is NB168 Wordsearch Winner on track to arrive in Australia in the Congratulations to Arshid Alam from Melbourne, pictured mid to late February 2014. The sight to the left being presented his prize by Andrew Lezala, Victorian Panel Chair at the Christmas Function of these two colossal vessels alongside

6 news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 Gas Turbine power harnessed by naval vessels Matthew Cook explores the relationship between Gas Turbines and Naval Vessels. In the naval world, the need to propel a large vessel at speed is an essential part of a ship’s capability. While diesel engines are very good at efficiently handling low speed cruising at 10-15 ANZAC Frigate. knots, the need for large and sustained Destroyers (AWD) and the two massive possess a large fan at the front of the increases in speed requires a prime Landing Helicopter Docks (LHDs). engine which is driven by the power mover with some serious muscle. turbine. This is obviously not viable Gas turbine engines are appealing Rolls-Royce has had a number of or necessary for a marine application, primarily due to the staggering power marine gas turbine engines over the therefore the fan is removed but to weight ratio and their overall years, including Olympus Tyne and simplicity. A single gas turbine engine Spey. In recent times, their two prime the intermediate and high pressure can produce anywhere from 15MW engines are the MT-30 and WR-21. compressor stages are maintained. to 40MW (20,100Hp to 53,640Hp) The MT-30 is their most powerful See image on page 8, cutaway of Rolls of power. Compare this to a diesel engine with a power range from Royce Trent 800/MT-30. The free engine producing approximately 2MW 36MW to an impressive 40MW, and power turbine stage of the gas turbine, to 6MW (2,700Hp to 8,100Hp) and is derived from the Trent 800 aircraft instead of driving the fan, is now used the delta is clear. While we are more engine. The WR-21 engine has been to drive the output shaft providing the familiar with an aero gas turbine developed mainly from the RB-211 rotational power the ship requires. engine perched under the wing of a and Trent 700 aircraft engines. It The engine is mounted within the commercial aircraft, in fact modified has a power output of 25MW and enclosure which is pressurised and gas turbine engines have been used in is a unique gas turbine engine due provides protection, silencing, fire maritime, especially naval vessels, for to the use of intercooling during the protection and ventilated cooling air decades. compression stages and recuperation of exhaust gas to heat pre-combustion which flows past the engine. The The two major players in the naval air which results in a 25% fuel package is mounted on a baseplate gas turbine engine field are General saving. To date the only naval vessel Electrics (GE) and Rolls-Royce (R-R). to be powered by WR-21 is the latest Both organisations have developed British Type-45 destroyer of which maritime gas turbine engines from there are six in the fleet. MT-30 has their mainstay civil aviation engines. enjoyed a wider use including the new GE’s most successful marine engine in British aircraft carriers (HMS Queen their range is the LM2500; this engine Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales), is a derivative of their CF6 aircraft the US Littoral combat ships and more engine. There are three versions recently a compact package version currently available and power ranges from 25MW up to 35MW for the latest for the South Korean Navy. The engine generation LM2500+G4. This engine has also been chosen for the new is ubiquitous across US warships and British Type-26 Global Combat ship interestingly, is the engine of choice programme. for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Using an aero gas turbine as a prime and is used on all the RAN’s naval mover in a ship is no mean feat and Gas turbine in enclosure vessels that harness gas turbine power takes significant changes to both which in warships is shock mounted including Anzac Frigates, Guided the engine and how it is packaged. to the hull. It is a requirement for naval Missile Frigates, the new Air Warfare Marine gas turbine engines are vessels that the engine should survive Commercial aero engine supplied in an enclosure package a certain level of shock (essentially which in turn is mounted in the ship’s from a large explosion) and be machinery space. The enclosure is serviceable. In the event of an engine then connected to dedicated intake fire, the enclosure can be sealed and and exhaust ducting that is provided purged with a fire suppressant such by the ship builder. See image right, as CO2. The engine also requires gas turbine in enclosure. modification to enable it to survive in The aero engines used by both R-R a marine environment. Corrosion is and GE are bypass engines and the obvious concern, and compressor

news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 7 Gas Turbine power harnessed by naval vessels cont blades, casings and structures are all treated with coatings to prolong the engine life. When it comes to fuel, marine gas turbine engines are not bound by stringent aviation requirements and are designed to run on marine grade diesel fuel. While a ship can be powered solely by a gas turbine engine, most naval vessels are equipped with a Cutaway of Rolls Royce Trent 800/MT-30 combination of diesel and gas turbine latest British Destroyer Type-45 is movers in an IEP layout is known engines. This helps to reduce fuel an example of an electric ship. It is as an island configuration and gives consumption and spreads propulsion equipped with two Rolls-Royce WR-21 the ship propulsion added advantage requirements across several engines. Gas Turbine engines/alternators and and flexibility as it can run on There are a number of combinations two Wartzilla diesel engine/alternators. different engine combinations such in which the prime movers can be These power both the ship itself and as one gas turbine and two diesels utilised in ship. Traditionally, ship two electric motors which drive the or just on diesels for example. The propulsion systems have used a propellers. Such a layout is known as new Australian Landing Helicopter mechanical where the Integrated Electric Propulsion (IEP). Dock (LHD) is also an electric ship, prime movers drive a gearbox, which See image bottom left, British Type- harnessing power from a single GE in turn powers the main shaft and 45 Propulsion island configuration. LM2500 GT/alternator and two MAN propeller(s). An example of this is This system means that there is no diesel engines/alternators. In fact the the Australian ANZAC frigates which real restriction (propulsion wise) on entire ship can be solely powered and are powered by one GE LM2500 gas where the engines are located within propelled by the gas turbine/alternator turbine engine and two MTU diesel the hull. This has several advantages package alone. engines. This layout is known as for both ship design and construction Pressure has been building on engine Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) as the location of the engines is no manufacturers to improve efficiency and means that the ship can run on longer dictated by the propeller drive for some time. While gas turbine either diesel engine or gas turbine line. Both the gas turbine and diesel engines offer amazing power, they power. One drawback of mechanical engines can essentially be located in are not cheap and their specific fuel transmission drive is that the engines advantageous areas of the vessel to consumption (SFC) is generally poor. need to be in line with the propeller aid stability and maintenance access. As mentioned earlier, Rolls-Royce drive shaft. This limits where the It also means that the ship’s engines attempted to tackle this issue with engines can be located and thus are not concentrated in one area, its WR-21 engine. While a 25% impacts ship design and layout. making the vessel less vulnerable fuel saving sounds impressive, the to being disabled by a concentrated In contemporary times, naval vessels large upfront expense of intercooling strike. The use of several prime have begun to turn electric. The and recuperation equipment means customers will not see a return for many years, if ever. Added to this, are the advances in diesel engine performance with the power output improving while still offering good SFC. Whether this will ever challenge the domain of the gas turbine engine remains to be seen. But right now when considering propulsion options for a naval vessel, for sheer power the marine gas turbine engine remains omnipotent. Matthew Cook Senior Mechanical Engineer IMechE Victorian Panel, Committee Member

British Type-45 Propulsion island configuration

8 news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 Our Speak Out for Engineering state news Competition was held during October. Our winner was Benjamin Shields, who SA News has subsequently joined the RAAF and Our recent panel activities have centred is based in Newcastle, NSW. We wish on preparations for the Australian Benjamin all the best for the future. Branch Committee Meeting, Annual We would like to attract Young General Meeting and the Australian Members to form a panel in South The Cambridge University solar car Final of the Speak Out for Engineering Australia. Should any younger members Entry on launch Competition. The winner of which wish to become involved, they can will be awarded the John Burt Trophy. contact Amy Lezala at amy.lezala@ These events will be held in Adelaide au.transport.bombardier.com for more on 21st, 22nd and 23rd of February. information. A technically oriented excursion to a Having held the position of Hon Sec well-known Barossa Winery has been of the SA panel since 2006, the writer organised for the Young Members has stood aside and his place has been Group on the same weekend. The sole taken by Elizabeth Smith. The solar car following its crash purpose is to enable them to discover Student Prize for the University of the mechanical engineering aspects of Stan Gafney SA Panel Chair Queensland for 2013 has been won by wine making! Mr Morgan Lewis. Unfortunately the In terms of the number of events run QLD News University decided not to organise a and the participation rate, The SA “pre-graduation” function in December. Joint Technical Programme has been As we approached the Summer months, This is the event at which the IMechE less successful during 2013 than in the Queensland Panel prepared to normally awards the prize to the previous years. It is to be hoped that host the October Student Evening in winning student. The prize will be there will be a more robust programme partnership with the Young Member’s awarded to Morgan in early 2014. for 2014. The programme is jointly Section at the University of Queensland Plans have now being made for the organised by The Institution of and eventually the Christmas Function Queensland Panel AGM to be held at Mechanical Engineers, The Institution as well. Unfortunately despite the best a new location in 2014 – the Brisbane of Engineering and Technology, efforts by the Panel, the proposed event Square Library. This should provide did not eventuate due to resourcing Engineers Australia and The Royal a more central location for the Panel issues. It was then decided that Aeronautical Society. The programme AGM which will hopefully attract more additional effort would be placed to has been in existence for over twenty participants. The 18th of February organise the Christmas Function. Very years. has been chosen as the date for the few however responded to the Christmas Queensland Panel AGM which is a Other activities have included several invitations sent to all Members in few days prior to the Australian Branch panel members undertaking on-line Queensland for a day of Lawn Bowling. Committee Meeting and AGM in In the end the event was cancelled due tutorials to hone their interviewing Adelaide. skills. This requirement was recently to inclement weather. Additional efforts introduced by the Engineering Council will be required in 2014 to engage the While 2013 has been an interesting UK. Unfortunately, this requirement local Membership so that they attend year in that both the Panel Chair and has resulted in regrettable delays to these events. Treasurer attended functions overseas, I believe the Panel can do more to cater those waiting for membership upgrade Three more Professional Review for the interests of Queenslanders by interviews and we offer our apologies. Interviews were performed by Members engaging local Members. The Young However, there is light at the end of the of the Panel during the last few months. Member’s Section has been quite tunnel and we will be better prepared All were successful in achieving busy through the year organising the for the future. professional registration as CEng “Engtravaganza” at the Gold Coast MIMechE. The panel congratulates The Panel was particularly looking theme parks and “A Day in the life of them on their achievement. It is forward to welcoming the Cambridge Real Engineers” at the University of pleasing to see a steady number of University solar car entry in the October Queensland. 2013 Darwin to Adelaide solar vehicle candidates applying for Professional event, on its arrival in Adelaide. The Registration as Chartered Engineers. I trust we have all had a safe and entry was reviewed in PE December It is also good to note that there are enjoyable festive season and look 2012. Unfortunately the vehicle a number of Members relocating to forward to another busy year with plans sustained severe structural damage Queensland to live and work. The for more events in 2014. In particular, we look forward to the next Branch when it rolled, during what has been Queensland Panel welcomes these “new” engineers and hopes that they AGM and National SOFE Finals to be described as an “unscheduled test”, will participate in and contribute to their held in Adelaide in February. and was a non-starter. As they used local Panel activities. to say in the old days “Back to the Leslie Yeow drawing board”. The Fredrick Barnes Waldron Best QLD Panel Chair

news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 9 presentation on “A basic introduction to overhead wiring” This presentation gave an overview of where overhead wiring sits within the rail environment and covered the main technical challenges, interfaces and safety aspects involved. Nick Simpson from ARUP gave a presentation on “Moving Buildings”. We are always moving; walking, in cars, on trains, so why do we complain about buildings and bridges moving? Why do they move and how can we, Christmas Drinks evening for members and their partners in December at the Kelvin Club as engineers, stop them moving? Nick gave us some history, theory and Vic News (the Australian built all-terrain vehicle). possible answers to these questions. The lecture series will end with the In October 2013 the Victorian Panel presentation of the Engineering Heritage Both presentations were of high quality organised a joint technical presentation Award to the Repco Brabham BT19 with clear presentation skills and both titled “Fukushima, the accident and Formula 1 racing car at the Australian participants answered questions from the aftermath”. It was presented by Grand Prix in March 2014. Apart from the audience confidently and fully. Professor John Price, a former member these events the Panel committee has Sadly there could only be one winner of the Safety Policy Unit of the National site visits, social networking events and that was Nick Simpson who Nuclear Corporation UK. It was a and more joint technical presentations received 1st prize and Adam received popular lecture which had over 60 planned for the rest of 2014. 2nd prize. attendees. Roshan Dodanwela Nick will go on to presenting at the A social networking evening was Vic Panel Hon. Secretary national finals in Adelaide this coming organised in October which saw about February 2014. 12 people attend. Amongst them were about 4 university students who were NSW News In October James Fraser a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) marketing interested in learning more about the We have had some activity here specialist gave a presentation on IMechE and networking with senior in NSW. In September two NSW “Profiting from Innovation”. James engineers. These events are a regular committee members; Simon Cowling has a deep understanding of new event in the Victorian Panel calendar the Honorary Secretary and myself as product development, ideation, product and are organised as informal get- Chairman of the NSW Panel attended costing, product sourcing, regulatory together’s in a pub. the EngNow 360 conference in Hong compliance and project management. In November the Panel re scheduled a Kong. More on this in the headline site visit to the newly built Craigieburn article. In November Alex Koncar, Director of GreenKon Engineering and a Train Maintenance Depot. This depot is The NSW Mechanical Chapter have the most up to date train maintenance recognized energy management, expert had some recent popular technical and stabling facility in the Southern gave a presentation on “Effective Energy presentations of late in conjunction hemisphere. There were about 30 Management through Optimizations with Engineers Australia and ASME at attendees. of Computerized HVAC Controls”. Alex the Engineers Australia auditorium in presented on ways to reduce energy The Panel organised a Christmas Chatswood. consumption and power bills, in an Drinks evening for members and their In August John Aran from Metso innovative and cost effective way, partners in December at the Kelvin grinding gave a presentation on an with a main focus on medium to large Club (pictured above). This was a “Overview of Fixed Mining Equipment versatile facilities (existing, new and yet departure from the norm of having with Emphasis on Grinding Mills”. This to be built) with complex computerised a Christmas lunch on a weekday. It presentation gave a brief overview of HVAC systems. was a successful event with about 30 the equipment and technology used attendees. Drinks were sponsored by Alex’s unique approach to energy by the mining industry throughout Metro Trains. management, reassesses every the entire process; from processing, opportunity for improvement of energy The program of events for 2014 is filtration and preparation of the Ore for efficiency and cost reduction measures looking full. The Panel has organised shipment. a series of lectures focussing on the We encourage NSW members to attend In September the sixth running of the automotive industries. The idea behind when possible. Information on all talks Speak Out for Engineering Competition this is to highlight the innovation and can be found on the near you page of in NSW was held. Two excellent papers success stories that often go unnoticed. the IMechE website.The NSW Young were given, with good attendance and There will be approximately four Members group are still planning a lots of questions from the audience. lectures conducted by Holden Special trip to The Powerhouse Museum’s Vehicles (HSV), Holden and Tomcar Adam Benwall from Aurecon gave a repository in Castle Hill where they

10 news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 keep their collection which they cannot We have an exciting calendar of events to hear your ideas. fit into the museum in Pyrmont. An in the works for 2014 and will be One requested event has been brought expression of interest email has been hosting a mix of exclusive site visits, to life by the repeated question “How sent out, so please contact a committee interesting and diverse technical do I become a full member and what member if you are interested in evenings, challenging competitions level should I apply for?”. At the end attending. and fun social events. These will keep of 2013 we generated a presentation our members interested and involved, We have conducted a total of nine titled ‘Paths to Registration’ which is a building networks with their peers and membership interviews in 2013. I guide on the membership application continuing to support their professional would like to thank all those that have process. If you would like to know development. given up their time to conduct these more about what membership level you interviews. Lastly, we will be continuing to should apply for and the application requirements, please let your local We had our Christmas party at a lovely strengthen ties with other Young Representative know that you would Vietnamese restaurant in Surrey Hills Members Groups in Australia and like an event to be held in your area. where a few wines were drunk and lots across the globe, sharing ideas and of great food was eaten. experiences and finding opportunities to On top of the local events, we at improve the services that we offer our the Young Member Section are busy Sadly the NSW committee are having members. 2013 was a great year but arranging the 2014 Engtravaganza. to say goodbye to Jack Sky our NSW we’re confident that 2014 is going to This will be held in Adelaide on Treasurer. Jack has decided to return even bigger and better! February 23rd at the wineries of the to the UK but prior to leaving he is Adelaide Hills. More information on learning to surf so that he can truly If you’re interested in getting involved the event can be found on the Near say he experienced the Aussie lifestyle with the WA Young Members Group or You pages of the website or on our before departing. Thanks to Jack for all want more information about the panel Facebook page. It will be the second his support in the NSW committee. and what it can do for you, please get in touch: time the Section has been in the same Monika Sud city at once so we are all looking NSW Panel Chair E-mail: forward to a fun catch up. It will be an [email protected] event not to miss. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ WA News ImecheWestAustralianYMS Young Members often ask how to best 2013 was a great year for Young progress in the industry. To address this NearYou: nearyou.imeche.org/ Members in WA, with the State’s first we are launching our #GetInvolved near-you/oceania/Australia/Western- Young Members Group establishing online profile campaign on the Near Australia-Panel/western-australian- itself and building ties with industry You page of the website. Although we young-members and the universities around Perth. in the Young Member Section may not But we don’t want to keep looking Dan Stewart be experts (yet) we have spent time backwards – it’s a New Year and time WA Young Member Representative working as engineers and have earned to look forward to an excellent year of some stripes. Every career is different continued growth in the state in 2014! but our online profiles are being Young Members uploaded to offer some inspiration on We have new team members joining Section News how we reached our current roles. the panel who are moving in from Happy New Year to all of the Young You will also find our new Friday Five; interstate and overseas that will bring Members! There is an excited energy a set of five questions, answered their experience from other Young amongst the team for the challenges we by a different influential engineer Member’s Groups to help build stronger have set ourselves this year. The events each Friday. These are insightful, networks and improve the events calendar is being planned, we are motivational and often entertaining. If and experiences we can bring for our organising the annual Engtravaganza you would like to offer your voice to the members here in WA in the coming and we are launching a new Friday Five please contact the Young year. #GetInvolved campaign. Member Section. We would love to hear about your journey. To provide a service which you want to use we are always looking to prioritise On top of all this organising, our YM events which have been requested. State Reps are on the move to WA A schedule is being created for the as their careers progress. We now coming year so that we can advertise have openings in QLD and NSW the events well in advance. The only for any volunteers that would like to limitation in the number of events we develop their skills in leadership and host is the number of organisers we organisation. As you can see, it has a have. If you would like to see more great impact on your CV. events and are able to donate some Amy Lezala of your time to the cause, we would Young Member Section Chair love to hear from you. If you have any WA SOfE Winner – Christopher Ong requests for events, we would also love

news bulletin – no.169 February 2014 11 Victorian Panel Auto Calling All Recent Lecture Series Graduates… Australia’s Automotive Present and Future Take Your Career to the Next A focus for the Victorian panel during TOMCAR’s original battlefield pedigree Level – Upgrade to Associate the early part of this year is a collection translates into an elegantly simple Membership of events on an automotive theme. and visionary design that makes it Congratulations on completing your easy to drive and allows quick repair This includes luxury vehicles, studies, you’ve just entered one of the capabilities in the field. offroading, V8 and Formula One, most competitive yet rewarding graduate finishing with the Engineering Heritage 6th Mar – An Audience with Richard job markets in the world. You may still Award presentation for the Repco West formerly of Williams F1 Team be looking for that perfect graduate Brabham BT-19 racing car. job, or you may be a step ahead and Presentation by Richard West, former mapping out your long-term career path. 12th Feb – Holden Special Vehicles – motorsport director of TWR Jaguar and Whatever position you’re currently in, Development of the Gen-F GTS former commercial director of Williams IMechE Associate membership offers F1 team. . We have a presentation from HSV on the support you need to achieve your the design and development of the 16th Mar – EHA Presentation for professional goals. Gen-F GTS. The supercharged V8 Repco Brabham BT19 If you apply by 28 February 2013, we Holden Special Vehicles Gen-F GTS is The Engineering Heritage Award for the will waive your application fee saving not only the most powerful Australian- unique Repco Brabham BT19 Formula £35GBP. made production car ever sold, it is one One car will be presented to Sir Jack of the most advanced. Becoming an Associate of the Institution Brabham and the Chief Engineer of will give you: 20th Feb – Diversity in the Australian Repco at the Melbourne Grand Prix. • ‘AMIMechE’ post nominal after your Auto industry - the Tomcar For further details, times, locations name Originally researched and developed and booking visit the Victorian Panel • An opportunity to begin the journey in conjunction with the military, the NearYou pages. Avoid disappointment towards professional registration TOMCAR has been in continual active and book online now! as an Incorporated Engineer or development for over twenty years, The Chartered Engineer, which provides you with an international benchmark of engineering excellence and boost your earning potential • Access to Career Developer, an essential tool to achieve professional registration Limited Engtravaganza 2014 Numbers • Discounted training and professional Engineering behind wine - Barossa Valley Winery available development courses, developed by 23rd February 8am to 4pm engineers for engineers The second Annual Australian Young Members Engtravaganza is set to take place • Access to our Virtual Library, alongside the 2014 AGM in Adelaide. Spend a day behind the scenes of one of the gathering a vast number of world famous Adelaide Hills wineries, learning which engineering skills are required engineering materials online, and to grow the vines and balance the flavours when producing wine on a mass scale. World Bulletin, a handpicked Enjoy the produce and some lunch whilst overseeing the beautiful landscape of the selection of engineering features and Adelaide Hills Region. world news relevant to you • Unique opportunities to network Travel from Adelaide CBD and to the through a series of exclusive events, airport will be included. seminars and tours For more information contact Amy These are just some of the benefits of Lezala Associate membership. Apply today and +61 (0)4 0069 9962 find out how the Institution will help you get to the top. [email protected]

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