Emeritus Professor Akhtar Kalam’s Electrifying Mysteries
This webinar series provides a structured examination of real-world engineering challenges. Each session will address specific, technically focused topics relevant to professional engineers.
Webinar details
A streetlight repeatedly activated during the brightest part of the day despite functioning photocell controls. Multiple component replacements failed to resolve the issue. This case reveals how environmental conditions, sensor placement, and electrical anomalies can create unexpected operational behavior.
- The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
- A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
- Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.
Key takeaways from this webinar
- Explain the operating principles of photocells and lighting control systems.
- Identify environmental factors that influence sensor performance.
- Investigate intermittent control-system anomalies systematically.
- Recognize the role of installation design in reliable operation.
- Apply root-cause analysis techniques to recurring field faults.
- Develop practical solutions for improving outdoor lighting reliability.
Related courses
This webinar/topic relates to our school of Electrical Engineering and is particularly found in the following courses:
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australia and New Zealand Only)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Hazardous Areas and Intrinsic Safety For Engineers and Technicians
- 52888WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
- 52892WA Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
- 52883WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Online – Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
- Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
- Master of Engineering – Applied Research (Electrical Systems)
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About the presenter
Emeritus Professor Akhtar Kalam
BSc, BScEng, MS, PhD, FIET, CEng, FAIE, FIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), PEV, MCIGRE, Life Senior Member of IEEE.
Professor Akhtar Kalam is a supervisor of EIT’s Doctoral students. He has worked at Victoria University since 1984 and recently associated with the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities. He is the Editor in Chief of Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Further, he has Distinguished Professorship position in many national and international institutions. He has been recognized internationally and nationally for his research. He is regularly invited to deliver lectures, work on industrial projects, and examine external theses overseas. Professor Kalam is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Victoria (PEV), Fellow of EA, IET, AIE, a life Senior Member of IEEE, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE (Aus) and a member of CIGRE AP B5 Study Committee.