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4th International Conference on Biofuels Standards: Current Issues, Future Trends
Purpose:To provide a forum for discussion of documentary and measurement standards and technologies for biofuels, state of the art of biofuels production and trade, applications in surface transportation and aviation, and future trends that may lead to the need for new biofuels standards.
Agenda:Conference Overview: This international conference is being organized by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) and the European Commission's Directorate General - Energy. Biofuels are finding expanded utilization in ground transportation systems, and more recently in aviation systems. Biofuels are being produced from different feedstocks, using a wide range of processes. Documentary and measurement standards, and reference data on thermophysical and thermochemical properties of biofuels, play a critical role in assuring consistency and quality of biofuels produced using different processes and feedstocks. Brazil, EU and the US are the three largest producers of biofuels; other countries where biofuel production and utilization is increasing are also expected to participate in this conference. The conference will provide an overview of the state-of-the-art on biofuels used in surface transportation, such as bioethanol, biodiesel, other biofuels and algal biofuels; it will also provide an overview of the more recent developments in utilization of biofuels in aviation, and specific issues and requirements for biofuels that are utilized in commercial and military applications. Documentary and measurement standards needed to facilitate trade and applications in new areas will be identified. Requirements that result from new regulations and applications in different parts of the globe will be discussed. Utilization of biofuels in developing economies will be reviewed, implications for sustainability will be discussed, and future trends that may lead to the need for new biofuels standards will be identified. Previous Conferences:
Program Committee: Click on a name to email a committee member.
Submission of Papers: To present a paper a the conference, please contact a member of the program committee to establish the suitability of the topic for the conference. Use this submission form to provide a title, authors, and abstract not to exceed 250 words and email it to ICBS2012@nist.gov with "ICBS Presentation" in the subject line. Security Instructions:If you are not registered, you will not be allowed on site. Registered attendees will receive security and campus instructions prior to the conference. NON U.S. CITIZENS PLEASE NOTE: |
Details: Start Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
End Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Location: Gaithersburg
Audience: Industry, Government, Academia
Format: Conference
Sponsor(s):National Institute of Standards and Technology - NIST, USA National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology – INMETRO, Brazil European Commission, Directorate C – EU
Registration:You can register online. Registration fee: $150 per person. Accommodations:
A block of 75 rooms is reserved at the rate of $183 per night at the Gaithersburg Washingtonian Marriott Center. Mention room block code "ICBICPB" and reserve before October 22, 2012. Gaithersburg Washingtonian Marriott Center Busses will transport attendees staying at the hotel to and from NIST. Bus schedule will be posted soon. Technical Contact:Conference Chairs: Hratch G. Semerjian (NIST - USA) Vendor Contact: For local assistance, contact Dr. Dianne Poster. For local NIST and Gaithersburg, MD information: |
