Microtechnology Conferences With our colleagues at The Institute of Microtechnology (IMM), the German Society for Chemical Apparatus, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (DECHEMA e.V.), and the American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AIChE) we sponsor International Conferences on Microreaction Technology. We also promote American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sessions on microthermal devices and systems. We advertise other conferences that pertain to the development and application of microtechnologies.

2005

• Microfab Lab 10th Anniversary Symposium
  Seattle, Washington
  May 2005
• Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems Conference
  Baden-Baden, Germany
  August 2005
• 2005 Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference
  Portland, Oregon
  July 2005
• 8^th International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 8) (part of the 2005 AIChE Spring National Meeting)
  Atlanta, Georgia
  April 2005

2004

• 2004 Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference
  Portland, Oregon
  July 2004

2003

• 7^th International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 7)
  Lausanne, Switzerland
  September 7 - 10, 2003
  
  

2002

• 6^th International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 6)
  New Orleans, Louisiana
  March 10-14, 2002
  
  Bob Wegeng gave a 'Plenary Session' talk on "Microreactors: Where Do We Go From Here?" David Brenchley was on the Organizing Committee. Our staff presented the following papers:
• Optimizing Microchannel Reactors by Trading-Off Equilibrium and Reaction Kinectics through Temperature Management (PDF, 184KB)
• Capillary Based Processes in Microtechnology
• Progress on the Development of a Microchannel Steam Reformer for Automotive Applications (.pdf, 1.2MB)
• Fuel Processor Development for Miniature Power Supplies to Power Microdevices
• Component Development for a Microchannel In Situ Propellant Production System (.pdf, 417Kb)

2001

• 5^th International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 5)
  Strasbourg, France
  May 27-30, 2001
• Applications for micro chemical and thermal systems (.pdf, 197Kb)
• Sub-watt power using an integrated fuel process and fuel cell (.pdf, 99Kb)
• Demonstration of energy efficient steam reforming in microchannels for automotive fuel processing (.pdf, 108Kb)
• Fuel processor development for a soldier-portable fuel cell system (.pdf, 105Kb)

2000

• DOE 2000 Review - OTT Fuel Cells Program
  Annual National Laboratory R&D Meeting
  Pacific Northwest National Laboratories
  Richland, Washington
  June 7-8, 2000
• Opening Remarks (PDF, 957 Kb)
• Catalytic Autothermal Reforming (PDF, 460 Kb)
• Integrated Fuel Processor Development (PDF, 183 Kb)
• Alternative Water-Gas Shift Catalysts (PDF, 245 Kb)
• Effects of Fuels/Contaminants on Reforming Catalysts Performance and Durability (PDF, 53 Kb)
• Fuel and Fuel Constituents Effects on Fuel Processor and Catalyst Durability and Performance (PDF, 826 Kb)
• Sulfur Removal from Reformate (PDF, 144 Kb)
• CO Clean-Up Development (PDF, 482 Kb)
• Microchannel Fuel Processing (PDF, 887 Kb)
• Transportation Fuel Cell Systems Modeling and Analysis (PDF, 118 Kb)
• R&D on Optimized Cell Performance for Operation on Reformate and Air (PDF, 274 Kb)
• New Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells (PDF, 455 Kb)
• NDE of Fuel Cell Via Neutron Imaging (PDF, 622 Kb)
• Carbon Composite Bipolar Plate for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF, 491 Kb)
• Efficient Fuel Cell System (PDF, 319 Kb)
• Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (PDF, 615 Kb)
• High Thermal Conductivity Carbon Foams for Fuel Cell Radiators (PDF, 1803 Kb)
• Reformat Stack Operation Issues and Improved Designs (PDF, 398 Kb)


• 4^th International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 4)
  Atlanta, Georgia
  March 5-9, 2000
• Micro Chemical and Thermal Systems Beyond 2000
• Presentation Slides (PDF 2,953 Kb)
• Microreactor System Design for NASA In Situ Propellant Production Plant on Mars (PDF 49 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 552 Kb)
• Formation and Stabilization of Nano-Sized Pt Clusters on Ti02 Rutile Surfaces (PDF 167 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 90 Kb)
• Carbon Dioxide Conversions in Microreactors (PDF 54 Kb)
• Compact Microchannel Fuel Vaporizer (PDF 184 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 891 Kb)
• MicroHeater (PDF 132 Kb)
• Development of Micro Chemical and Thermal Systems (PDF 336 Kb)
• Microchannel Fuel Processing for Man Portable Power (PDF 162 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 1,857 Kb)
• A Compact Steam Reforming Reactor for Use in an Automotive Fuel Processor (PDF 35 Kb)
• Laminated Ceramic Microfluidic Components for Microreactor Applications (PDF 101 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 438 Kb)

1999

• Microscale & Mesoscale Energy Systems and Miniature Energy Conversion Devices
  Advanced Energy Systems Division and Heat Transfer Division
  American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  1999 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
  (IMECE) Opryland Hotel
  Nashville, Tennessee
  November 15-20, 1999
  
  M. Kevin Drost was a co-organizer for this session. Our staff presented two papers.
• Mesoscale Combustor/Evaporator Development (PDF 112 Kb)
• Mesoscopic Heat-Actuated Heat Pump Development (PDF 111 Kb)


• U.S. Department of Energy 1999 Annual Review: Fuel Cells for Transportation, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
  June 23-24, 1999
  
  The DOE Office of Transportation Technology is the sponsor of a program to develop fuel cells for use in vehicles. We are developing a "microchannel fuel processor" for use with fuel cells. Bob Wegeng gave the following presentation summarizing the progress in our work.
• Microchannel Fuel Processing Components (PDF 1,039 Kb)


• 3^rd International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 3)
  Frankfurt, Germany
  April 18-21, 1999
  David Brenchley gave the opening address. Our staff presented eight papers:
• Process Intensification Through Miniaturization of Microchemical and Thermal Systems (PDF 197 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 7,233 Kb)
• Fabrication of Microchannel Chemical Reactors Using a Metal Lamination Process (PDF 143 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 828 Kb)
• Microchannel Chemical Reactors for Fuel Processing Applications. (PDF 35 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 1,754 Kb)
• Compact Fuel Vaporization
• Solvent Extraction and Gas Absorption Using Microchannel Contactors (PDF 63 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 840 Kb)
• Recent Developments in Microtechnology Based Chemical Heat Pumps (PDF 118 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 1,358 Kb)
• Simulation of Chemical Separation Processes Using the Lattice-Boltzmann Method (PDF 5 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 386 Kb)
• Microfluidic Devices on Polymer Substrates for Bioanalytical Applications (PDF 438 Kb)
• Presentation Slides (PDF 378 Kb)

1998

• 2^nd International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 2)
  New Orleans, Louisiana
  March 8-12, 1998
  
  At this conference, Bob Wegeng was a keynote speaker. David Brenchley was on the Organizing Committee. We presented 11 technical papers. See our publications list.

1997

• 1^st International Conference on Microreaction Technology (IMRET 1)
  Frankfurt, Germany
  February 23-24, 1997
  
  At this conference, Bob Wegeng was a keynote speaker. He described our progress in the development of microchemical systems. (PDF 612 Kb)

Contact: David Brenchley Pagemaster: Amanda Kissire Updated: April 2005