Composites for Renewable Energy Conference
CANCELLED: 28th - 30th June 2006
University of Plymouth, UK
First Announcement and Call for Papers
Polymer composite materials have been widely accepted in many engineering sectors, such as marine, aerospace and automotive. Their primary attributes are high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight, fatigue and corrosion resistance, but these advantages can only be realised if design and manufacture can be achieved economically. The rapidly-growing renewable energy sector should be able to capitalise on progress made in other sectors, and exploit composites technology as part of an increased sustainability of energy supply. This conference will examine the current state of the art in the application of composites to a range of energy technologies, and explore new developments in materials, structural design and maintenance. In addition to wind turbine technology, the conference will be considering other applications of composites, including marine current turbines, wave power devices and other large structures.
Abstracts (200-300 words) are now invited addressing the following topics:
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Global markets for renewable energy and materials supply issues.
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Fatigue performance of composite materials and structures.
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Design procedures, data and validation for very large composite structures.
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Long-term environmental performance.
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‘Smart’ technologies for structural health monitoring.
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Manufacturing techniques and cost reduction for large structures.
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Operating experience, maintenance and repair.
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Life cycle analysis and end-of-life disposal issues.
The abstract (200-300 words) should clearly state the objectives, (anticipated) results and novelty/conclusions of the work undertaken. Abstracts should be e-mailed to reconference@plymouth.ac.uk to arrive by 8th January 2006. Authors of papers will be advised of acceptance during early February.
Electronic versions of the full paper will be required by 30th April 2006. Papers presented at the conference will be issued as bound conference preprints to all registered delegates on arrival. After refereeing, papers may be published in a Composites Part A special edition.
Exhibition and poster papers
An exhibition of applications, equipment and related services will take place in the catering/circulation area outside the meeting rooms. Contact the Short Course Unit for further information. A limited area for poster papers will be available for delegates who do not wish to make a verbal presentation or for papers which the organisers consider are not appropriate for the plenary sessions of the conference.
Indicative fees and accommodation costs
The fee will cover refreshments provided throughout the meeting including the conference dinner and the printed papers. The registration fees for the three-day conference will be approximately £280. Concessions will be available for students and members of sponsoring organisations.
Accommodation (B&B) in single en-suite rooms in the Robbins Centre (five minutes walk from the conference venue and within easy walking distance of the city centre and the historic Barbican area) is currently £28/night. Accommodation can be arranged in the 4-star Copthorne Hotel at a reduced rate. Detailed costings will be included with the conference programme and registration form.
The conference is budgeted on a break-even basis and it is thus not possible to contribute towards delegates’ travel costs or to sponsor places at the meeting.
Venue
Plymouth is an attractive city situated on Plymouth Sound - one of the largest natural bays on the South Coast of England. The city has a long history with especial interest during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I when Drake and other notable sea captains sailed from the city. It was also a point of departure for the Mayflower sailing to America with the early settlers.
Use the links below for further information:
Air travel:
London (Gatwick), plus Bristol, midlands and the north - www.airsouthwest.co.uk
Cardiff, Cork and Dublin - www.airwales.com
Rail travel:
London - www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Bristol, midlands and north - www.virgintrains.co.uk
Ferry:
Roscoff (France) and Santander (Spain) - www.brittanyferries.com
Tourist information:
www.visitplymouth.co.uk
National
Marine Aquarium
National Maritime Museum
(Falmouth)
The Eden Project,
Cornwall
