Gateshead Millennium Bridge |
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Brief description of control systems
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Movement of bridge tilting mechanism |
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Advanced monitoring of bridge position |
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Advanced control of bridge position (+/- 0.2°) |
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CCTV position selection |
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Control of 14 No electrical motors and 2 No diesel power
packs Control of all pedestrian warning devices |
Responsibilities:
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Design and authoring of MEA&H full mechanical,
electrical and hydraulic specification |
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Design and authoring of control system specification |
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Supervising consultants for all MEA&H systems |
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Advisors on hydraulic mathematical modeling |
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Dynamic modeling of bridge including hydraulic performance
and PLC PID control loop |
Hardware:
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3 No Allen Bradley PLCs |
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Allen Bradley panel view 500 operator terminal |
Related links:
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Minister's Award for Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Lowry
Centre Footbridge
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Gateshead Millennium Bridge -
Moving Pedestrian Bridge |
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