Electrification has many advantages over alternative forms of traction, but it requires significant capital expenditure for installation. This course will examine the business case for electrification over diesel traction, and the differences between various AC/DC systems. It is important to understand the significance of electrification in terms of an overall rail project, its role, influence and the changes that are/have to be made to ensure...

Crude-by-rail capacities and the road ahead As the North American railroads play an ever increasing role in transporting crude oil across the continent - evaluating future capacity, assessing the economic viability, and addressing the logistical challenges are brought into the spotlight. Will the railroads continue to be an economic mode of crude oil transportation? As crude oil volumes continue to rise, and available capacities are being util...

With a 35 year track record in the global oil and gas industry, Global Pacific & Partners hosts its 20th Latin Oil Week/ Upstream 2014 Conference from 1-3 September 2014 at the Copacabana Palacel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Our 20th Latin Upstream Conference 2014 is a key annual event for the Latin American Continent, to be augmented by its special twentieth anniversary, as the longest-running such event in and/or on Latin America, alongside...

LNG is simply natural gas which has been liquefied for storage and transportation. In LNG form, natural gas is condensed into one 600th of its volume, allowing it to be stored and transported more easily. Liquefaction (by cooling to minus 162 degrees C) occurs in large land based plants and is transported to receiving terminals in LNG carrier vessels. The need for LNG arises due to the uneven distribution of gas resources and gas markets and t...

This course will provide participants with a fundamental grounding in the Australian gas industry, covering the key technical, commercial and contract aspects of the industry. The course begins with a short review of upstream activities including how natural gas (conventional and coal seam methane gas) is formed, how it is found and produced. A study of the gas transportation network will outline the movement of gas flows around the country, i...

Agriculture is a basic technology that allows plant breeders to make precise genetic changes to impart beneficial traits to the crop plants we rely on for food and fiber. The safe and appropriate use of biotechnology to help to meet agricultural challenges and consumer needs of the 21st century is extremely important for human beings. Therefore, WCA-2014 will bring together industry leaders, investors, policy makers, scientists, researchers an...

Summary: The Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo has grown to become the leading event in Australia dedicated to educating traders and investors of all levels. Description: Coupled with daily seminars from Australia’s leading experts and a host of other learning opportunities – your company can be assured we will attract the highly qualified audience you demand to generate a positive return on your investment.Generate hundr...

The OpTac International SWAT Tactics Program will be held August 28-29, 2014 in Hagerstown, Maryland. This program tactically prepares law enforcement commanders, team leaders, and SWAT/police personnel for situations that they are likely to encounter on a wide array of high-risk operations. An emphasis is placed on dynamic entry tactics, advantages and disadvantages of ballistic shields, injured officer/citizen rescue, officer safety, and pro...

According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the number of prisoners in Australia reached over 30,000 for the first time late last year. Prisoners have significant health issues with high rates of mental health problems, communicable diseases, chronic conditions, alcohol misuse, smoking and illicit drug use. The health, well being and welfare of prisoners, both while in custody and during the transition to community, requires specialist...

DIA, in conjunction with the US Pacific Command, will host the 2014 Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference on 26-29 August, 2014. The theme for the 2014 POST is "S&T Opportunities to Strengthen Relationships in the Asia-Pacific Region", reflecting the importance USPACOM places on managing the rebalance to the Pacific and on partnerships with our Allies and Partners in the region. Past conferences have experienced part...