Title
Glass in Gas (GIG) Application in Hong Kong

Co-organizers
HKIE Gas and Energy Division;
Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) Far East District Section

Date: 4th Dec 2020 (Fri)
Time: 6:15pm – 7:45pm
Format: Webinar via Microsoft Teams Meeting

Registration Fee: Free of charge

Event Highlight
Glass in gas (GIG) is to insert optical fiber cable into gas pipeline at strategic and congested locations where cable laying by traditional method is not feasible. It helps expand the telecom network in an efficient way. It was a technology developed in Europe more than two decades ago. In Hong Kong, the situation is quite uncommon as our town gas is rich in hydrogen that the effect of hydrogen darkening to the fiber optics is a concern. Special design consideration is adopted in our local applications. Sometimes it is not that easy to apply due to the constraint of pipeline configuration, but once it is applicable, GIG is absolutely convenient and cost effective to extend our telecom network. In this webinar, the technology and application of GIG in Hong Kong will be introduced.

About the Speaker
Ir K T Lai has over 25 years of experience in the design, construction and operation of the gas transmission and distribution system. In early years, he involved in the project of gas supply to Chek Lap Kok Airport. He also worked in Mainland China to help establish the city gas infrastructure. He is currently the General Manager - Distribution Operation of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, managing the gas distribution network of more than 3000 km length in Hong Kong.

He is a Chartered Engineer in UK and a member of The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as well as The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). He is now the Deputy Chairman of HKIE Gas & Energy Division and also serving the Electrical and Mechanical Services Training Board in Vocational Training Council.

Language
Cantonese (with presentation material in English)

Registration & Enquiries

• The number of participants is limited to 250.
• Prior registration is required. Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to HKIE-EG members and IGEM members.
• Successful members will be notified by an email with a Microsoft Teams meeting link closer to the event date.
• Electronic copy of CPD certificate will be sent to successful members through email within one month after the webinar conducted.
• Please register via this link: https://forms.gle/CDMi7o2YNmfKcb1c9 by 26th Nov 2020 (Thu).
• For enquiry, please contact Ms. Winky Lui at winky.lui@towngas.com