28, 29, 30 December 2011

Organized by

Department of Mechanical EngineeringNational Institute of Technology Calicut, INDIA

I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o n

Energy, Economy and Environment

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Conference Theme

Renewable Energy Technology and Global Sustainability

Climatic changes, global warming, fossil fuels exhaustion and associated price hike are some of the issues that the world, especially developing

stcountries, faces in the 21 Century. Renewable Energy Technologies and their applications are proving to be the effective way out for mitigating some of the concerns. But the scope for the innovations in the environmentally benevolent technologies and their economic factors are immense especially in the perspective of commercialization. International Conference on ' E n e r g y, E c o n o m y a n d E n v i r o n m e n t ' (ICEEE2011), will be a forum for the presentation and discussion of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Energy Technologies. ICEEE2011 covers the conventional fuel technology, energy transformation and transmission, renewable and alternative energies, economic and environmental aspects of renewable energy, etc. This international conference aims to bring together leading researchers, engineers, industry experts, scientists and research scholars in the sphere of interest from around the Globe.

Conference Topics1. Renewable and Non-conventional Energy

Resources and Technologies

ØBio-Energy: biomass, bio-fuel and bio-gas

ØCombustion and gasification

ØWind, ocean and solar energy technology

ØAlternative fuels and sources of Energy

ØDirect energy conversion methods

ØEnergy storage techniques

2. Advances in Energy Technology

ØAdvanced power generation and transmission

ØAutomation in energy systems

ØCogeneration and trigeneration systems

ØAdvances in nuclear power systems

ØEnergy system modeling, simulation and optimization

ØThermodynamic analysis and optimization of energy use

3. Energy Economy and Management

ØEnergy policy, economics and planning

ØEnergy management

ØEnergy efficiency improvement technologies

ØWaste heat recovery and modern energy conservation techniques

ØSmart energy networks

4. Energy, Environment and Sustainability

ØEnergy and sustainable development

ØClimate change policy and carbon funding

ØTechnologies for mitigation of GHG and global warming

ØPollutant emission control and environmental protection

Call for papersOriginal unpublished technical ideas from faculty, research scholars and scientists from academic institutions, universities, R&D organizations, and consultants and practicing engineers from industries/professional bodies are invited to this Inter-disciplinary conference (ICEEE2011).

Organizing CommitteePatronDr. T. L. Jose, Director, NIT Calicut

Advisory CommitteeDr. Ajith Kumar Kolar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai

Dr. A. Kaltayev, Al Farabhi Kasakh National University, Kazakhstan

Dr. Asfaw Beyene, San Diego State University, USA

Prof. V. K. Damodaran, Energy Management Centre, Trivandrum

Dr. S. Gomathinayagam, C-WET, Chennai

Dr. R.V.G. Menon, IRTC, Palakkad

Dr. K.V, Jayakumar, CWRDM, Calicut

Mr. John Minu Mathew, BPCL, Kochi Refineries, Kochi

Dr. Josua P. Meyer, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Dr. Sumathy Krishnan, North Dakota State University, USA

Dr. Suresh K. Aggarwal, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Dr. Takashi KAMEI, RGI Research Organization, KYOTO, JAPAN

Technical CommitteeDr. R. Balasubrahmanian, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi

Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai

Dr. Dragoljub Dakic, Institute VINCA, Serbia

Dr. Girish Kumar Varma, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Dr. Kua Haran Wei, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Dr. Manoj Neerghat, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai

Dr. D. P. Mishra, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Dr. Mohamed A. Antar, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Muhamed Younes Selim, UAE University, Alain

Dr. E. Natarajan, Anna University, Chennai

Dr. R. B. N. Prasad, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad

Dr. Rangan Banergee, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai

Dr. Sameh A. Nada, Benha University, Egypt

Dr. K. Srinivas Reddy, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai

Organizing TeamGeneral Chair: Dr. S Jayaraj Organizing Chair: Dr. C. MuraleedharanProgramme Chair: Dr. M.A. Joseph Technical Chair: Dr. A. Shaija Publicity & Sponsorship Chair: Dr. R. Manu Hospitality Chair: Dr. M.D. Narayanan Transport Chair: Dr. V. Madhusudanan Pillai

Exhibition Chair: Dr. Sarith P. Sathian

About Kerala

About Calicut

Kerala state is located in the south-west part of India inhabited by a fully literate population and blessed with panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, hills and hillocks, associated with many legends. Kerala is illustrious for its rustic natural beauty, thick with rivers, lagoons and mountains. Kumarakom (serene, emerald green peninsula set in the backdrop of Vembanad Lake), Malabar (the Western Ghats Hill Resorts), Kovalam (for the refreshing bath in the cool sea), Munnar (the chill in Kerala round the year), Kochi (the Queen of Arabian sea) and Allepey (the Venice of the East) are major tourist destinations in the Kerala state, fondly known as the 'God's own country'.

Calicut (Kozhikode), the place where Vasco De Gama landed during the dynasty of Samoothiri (Zamorins), is one of the major centres of higher education, learning and research in Kerala. Presently Kozhikode district is the hometown of institutions of national eminence and glory including NITC, IIMK, DOEACC, CWRDM, DRDO Ship Design and Manufacturing Centre, etc. Some of the local attractions include Kozhikode Beach, Mananchira Square, Kappad Beach, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Beypore, Thusharagiri Waterfalls, Pazhashiraja Museum, Thali Temple, Mother God Cathedral, and Kuttichira Masjid. Wayanad the neighboring district, known as the land of spicy hills, offers excellent wild-life viewing opportunities, an insight into tribal culture evocative of earlier centuries, trekking and other adventure activities. Almost all the crops like coconut, areca nut, rubber, tea, coffee, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cocoa, cardamom, clove and vanilla are grown here. Pookode lake, Lakkidi View Point, Banasura Sagar Lake, Thirunelli Temple, Papanasini, Pakshi Pathalam, Tholpetty Wild Life Sanctuary, Kuruva Island, Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary, Edakkal Caves, Ambalavayal Heritage Museum, Meenmutty Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and Chembra Peak are the major attractions in Wayanad.

I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o n

Energy, Economy and Environment 28, 29, 30 December 2011

Organizing Institute

Submission of Papers

Important Dates

Registration

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of the premier national technical institutions managed by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India. NIT Calicut, set in a picturesque landscape at the foothills of the Western Ghats, located at about 22 km east of Calicut City, has a placid environment for learning and research. The institute offers 11 undergraduate and twenty five postgraduate programmes apart from Ph. D programmes in various branches of Engineering and Science disciplines.

Authors may submit the full paper based on original research work in the following format. Two hard copies of the full paper, in MS Word, Times New Roman, 12 point, leaving a margin of 30 mm on all sides may be submitted to the Organizing Secretary. Submission Template is available in: wwwiceee2011.org. A soft copy of the paper should be emailed to the address: iceee2011@nitc.ac.in. The paper should have an abstract not exceeding 150 words. Authors' names, affiliations and contact addresses should appear only on the cover page. The full paper should be limited to 6 pages including Title, Authors, Text, Figures, Tables, Photographs and References. The conference technical committee will review all papers before approval. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and included in the registration package. High-quality original papers of archival value will be considered for including in the Journal of Energy, Economy and Environment, which is to be published shortly by the National Institute of Technology Calicut.

Full Paper Submission Closes : 31 August 2011Acceptance of Intimation : 30 September 2011Revised Camera Ready Paper : 31 October 2011Registration Due : 31 October 2011

It is essential that at least one of the authors of the accepted papers and all the participants register to participate in the conference, for including the papers in the conference proceedings. Registration can be done by mailing the filled-in registration form along with the required fee, on receiving the acceptance information of the paper. The registration format is available in

Registration DetailsDelegates Academic R&D Organization, Research Non-authors

Institutions Professional bodies Scholars and (Participants)and Industries PG Students

Participant from India Rs. 5,000 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 2,000 Rs. 5,000

Foreign Delegate USD 200 USD 300 USD 100 USD 200

Registration fee will cover the conference package-proceedings, conference kit, working lunch and refreshments at the conference venue. The registration fee shall be paid through crossed demand draft, drawn in favour of ORGANIZING CHAIR ICEEE 2011payable at State Bank of India, NIT Calicut Branch (Code 2207) or by way of electronic money transfer to the Account No. 31787642975

Exhibition and Competition

Advertisement and Sponsorship Opportunities

Travel

An exhibition will be organized concurrently with the conference. Energy related industries and other establishments, who are interested in showcasing their products, equipment, etc., may contact the Conference Chairs. A nominal fee of Rs. 10,000 will be charged per 100 sq. ft. of the exhibition area. Two delegates sponsored by the exhibitors will be permitted to take part in the conference without any extra payment. A competition of working models (promoting energy efficiency) and poster designing (related to the theme of conference) will also be conducted as a part of the conference. Delegates can participate in the competitions without paying any additional fee. Non-delegates can also participate in this on payment of Rs. 1000 per item as the entry fee. Attractive prizes will be given to the winners of the competitions.

Interested organizations are invited to send advertisement materials to be published in the souvenir, which will be released during the conference.

The tariff involved is as follows:Back cover page: Rs. 50,000Front/Back Cover Inside page: Rs. 25,000Inside Pages (A4): Rs. 10,000

Agencies are invited for being co-sponsors of the conference. Delegates will be allowed to attend the conference if an agency supports the conference financially. Number of participants from a firm will be decided by the Organizing Committee based on the financial support.

By Air: Calicut is directly connected with all the countries. Calicut International Air Port is just 45 km and Cochin International Air Port, about 200 km from the institute. Domestic flights are available from other airports in India like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa and Coimbatore to Calicut.By Rail/Road: Direct trains are available to Calicut (Kozhikode) from all major cities in India. Luxury buses are operating from Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and other cities in South India to Calicut.

Hotels in Calicut provide spectacular services that add memorable experience for the tourists visiting this dream destination. These hotels are quite compatible to the needs of the tourists as they are pocket friendly and provide safe and comfortable stay. Special yoga lounge and ayurvedic treatment facilities are available at major hotels in Calicut, attracting both domestic and international travelers.

Accommodation

Contact UsOrganizing Chair, ICEEE 2011International Conference on

Energy, Economy and EnvironmentDepartment of Mechanical Engineering

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CALICUTNIT Campus (P.O.), CALICUT, KERALA, INDIA-673601

Phone: 0495-2286408, 09495997543Fax: 0495-2287250,

E-mail: iceee2011@nitc.ac.in