The World of Coal Ash incorporates the following into one premier conference:
International Ash Utilization Symposium (IAUS) of the UK CAER and
American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) International Symposium
The World of Coal Ash (http://www.worldofcoalash.org) is the world's premier conference concerning the science, applications and sustainability of coal ash utilization. The conference will take place May 7-10, 2007. It will encompass all aspects of coal combustion products/byproducts as well as gasification products.
Coal ash utilization represents an important and growing industry. Coal combustion products (CCPs) include fly ash, flue gas desulfurization materials, boiler slag and other materials that are finding increased application in the construction, road paving, and building trades. Today, this use represents a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S., including markets for lightweight aggregate, high-strength pozzolans, wallboard, polymeric filler, cinder blocks, tile, and variety of other construction products. The re-use of these materials also contributes to improved environmental quality and sustainable development. The World of Coal Ash 2007 is intended to provide a forum to meet and discuss the science and applications for coal ash, and to transfer knowledge and ideas that will benefit their innovative utilization, handling, storage and disposal.
Approximately 140 oral presentations, divided among 3 days of four concurrent sessions, and approximately 60 poster presentations, with a dedicated poster session, are anticipated. The technical sessions, both oral and poster, will be held on May 8, 9, 10, 2007 (Tues-Thurs).
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
To publish a paper in the World of Coal Ash Proceedings Volume, an oral or poster presentation must be made. If a presentation (oral or poster) is not made, the paper will not appear in the Proceedings Volume.
All presentations are expected to be represented by a paper in the Proceedings Volume. Papers may be supplemented by Power Point slides.
Each attendee will receive one Proceedings volume, in CD-ROM format, to be mailed after the conference. Abstract books also containing the agenda will be distributed at the conference.
The Elsevier Ltd. journal Fuel will devote an issue to selected manuscripts from the World of Coal Ash 2007. Fuel is an international academic refereed journal published by Elsevier Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Submission of a manuscript for Fuel is optional. The manuscript submitted for inclusion in Fuel MUST BE DIFFERENT from the manuscript submitted for the Proceedings Volume.
An award for best paper and best poster will be presented. See Awards.
The language of the World of Coal Ash is English. If a translator on the podium is requested by the presenter, an attempt will be made to provide this service. All associated costs will be the responsibility of the presenter. Advance notice of at least one month is required.
To apply, see Application Directions [http://www.worldofcoalash.org/presenters/submitabstract.html].
If you have questions, please contact:
Ms. Laura Amos
University of Kentucky
Center for Applied Energy Research
2540 Research Park Drive
Lexington, KY 40511-8410, USA
Phone: 859-257-0355
Fax: 859-257-0360
Email: wocasubmission@caer.uky.edu