INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON Advances in Steel, Power and Construction Technology (November 13-15, 2014)
ORGANIZED BY
O. P. JINDAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Knowledge Park, Punjipathra, Raigarh-496109 (C.G.), India
IN ASSOCIATION WITH PREAMBLE Economic growth the world over, to a large extent, revolves around the adaptation of technology, Infrastructure development is stepping stone for this purpose. In this respect steel, electrical power and construction sectors become useful indices. Though the activities in each of these sectors are being pursued in every nation in one form or the other, yet the progress is not the same everywhere. One of the reasons for this appears to be adoption of the state-of-art technology.
The advancements in technology are taking place at an amazing pace. It is for a particular nation to accept and adopt the existing technology of make advances by research and innovation to discover emerging areas of technology. Driven by international scenario and a buoyant domestic market condition, India is poised to make a quantum jump towards in iron and steel making, electricity production and construction activities by modernizing the existing facilities and also developing the state-of-art technologies. This is a challenging task which is going to be addressed universally by analyzing and understanding its intricacy with the help of collective cross fertilization of ideas and information sharing.
AIMS & OBJECTIVE The Conference aims at bringing together academicians, researchers, industrialists and other stake holders across the world on a common platform to present their findings related to research and development in the areas of steel, power and construction technologies. The objective is to help the participants to redefine their goals, if necessary, in order to meet the challenges and to discover new horizons of research and development .The Conference would focus on the recent advancements as well as future outlook in steel, power and construction technology. It will provide an opportunity to the participants to interact with the experts of these areas who will be developing the keynote address and joining the panel discussions during the Conference.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES It is expected that the Conference will enhance the level of knowledge and information of the participants. The recommendation of the Conference will be able to create awareness amongst all concerned about the latest developments in the field of steel, power and construction technologies and pave the way for taking up the further research and development work. THRUST AREAS
Track – I (Steel Technology) Recent developments in Metallurgical process Advanced engineering materials Mechanical Process Modelling and simulation of materials and devices in steel industry Control and instrumentation in steel industry Steel microstructures, properties and characterisation Coating and surface engineering in metallurgical industry Modern materials applications Emerging trends in steel industry Energy scenario in steel industry Environment and sustainability Raw Materials Coke making, Sintering and Iron making New iron and steel making processes Electric arc furnaces and oxygen steelmaking Secondary metallurgy and continuous casting Flat and long products rolling Finishing and coating lines Any other related areas
Track – II (Power Technology) Green Technology for Power Generation Electromagnetic compatibility and mitigation of Electromagnetic interferences Power System modelling, simulation and analysis Power System Stability, dynamics and control Power Quality and demand Size Management Power Electronics and Drives Restructuring of Power Systems Distribution Generation and micro grid operation Power system Optimization techniques Flexible AC transmission system Deregulation of Electricity Market Renewable Energy Management Soft computing applications in Power System High Voltage Engineering and insulation coordination Energy conservation and management Power system protection and digital relaying
Track – III (Construction Technology) Application of infrared Thermography in Concrete Engineering Safety IN Nuclear Power Plants Passive Solar Building Smart Materials Nonmaterials in Construction Constructional Safety Management Smart Structures Advancement in Concrete Technology Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement GIS and Remote Sensing application in Construction Repair Using Modern Materials & Technologies Bamboo as a Building Materials Construction Engineering System Seismic Retrofitting & Rehabilitation of Bridges Rehabilitation and Resettlement Composite Construction Soil Improvement Techniques Super plasticisers For Ready Mix Concrete Plants Bio-Engineering Techniques For Erosion Control In Slopes Value Engineering Application of Genetic Algorithm in Irrigation Scheduling
The conference will commence with an introductory Keynote session, plenary sessions, workshops and symposium after which Technical sessions will be held for deliberations on various heads with their predetermined themes and sub- themes on the basis of research papers submitted. The concluding valedictory session for the conference will have the chairperson, reporting to the assembly the details of the discussions that took place in their respective groups.
PARTICIPATION After successful organization of two National Conferences and two International conferences, OPJIT is organizing Third International Conference on “Advances in Steel, Power and Construction Technology” during November 13-15, 2014. The conference is open to all academicians, industry personnel and executives, policy makers, consultants, scholars, social workers and research & development community concern with steel industry.
CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACT AND PAPER Research papers are invited on any one of the given thrust areas. Papers should be submitted in accordance with the following guidelines.
Extended abstract should be in English conforming to the MLA style of writing or the style of American Psychological Association and in .pdf or .doc file only. Extended abstract should not less than the limit of 500 words and should include title of the paper, name(s) of author (s), professional titles, e-mail addresses and contact number. The extended abstract should be typed in MS Office Word in Times New Roman, font size 12 in double space. All extended abstracts should be submitted through email only. A soft copy of the extended abstract should be mailed on or before June 15, 2014. All received extended abstracts will be acknowledged. The authors of the short listed abstracts will be intimated by July 15, 2014. On selection of the abstract, selected authors will have to submit the full length manuscript. The manuscript, typed in MS Office Word in Times New Roman, font size 12 in double space should reach us on or before August 15, 2014. All tables must be consecutively numbered using Arabic numerals with appropriate titles. Footnotes should be listed consecutively in the text with super script Arabic numerals. Note: All papers will be placed before the conference committee which will short list the papers for presentation. The delegates will be given 10-15 minutes for presentation.
IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of extended abstracts June 15, 2014 Confirmation of acceptance July 15, 2014 Submission of full length papers August 15, 2014 Early bird registration August 31, 2014 Last date for registration September 30, 2014 Conference dates November 13-15, 2014
VENUE OP Jindal Institute of Technology, Raigarh
REGISTRATION FEE INDIA ABROAD Faculty members & Academicians Rs.5000 USD 250 Scholars & Students Rs.3000 USD 150 Industry Personnel Rs.8000 USD 350
Registration fee is to be deposited into: A/C No.: 31135222056; IFSC Code: SBIN0012145 A/C Name: O. P. Jindal Institute of Technology Bank Name: State Bank of India (SBI); Branch Code: 12145; Branch: SBI, Gerwani, Raigarh, India. Note: Delegates are requested to write their full name in the specified column at the time of depositing the registration fee.
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE Participants are requested to make their own travel arrangements.
JINDAL GROUP In the world of business, the Jindal Organization is a celebrity. Ranked sixth amongst the top Indian Business Houses in terms of assets, the Group today is a US $17 Billion conglomerate.
Jindal Organization, set up in 1970 by the steel visionary Mr. O.P. Jindal, has grown from an indigenous single-unit steel plant in Hisar, Haryana to the present multi-billion, multi locational and multiproduct steel conglomerate. The organization is still expanding, integrating, amalgamating and growing. New directions, new objectives... but the Jindal motto remains the same- "We are the Future of Steel ".
The group has been technology-driven and has a broad product portfolio. Yet, the focus at Jindal has always been steel. From mining of iron-ore to the manufacturing of value added steel products, Jindal has a pre-eminent position in the flat steel segment in India and is on its way to be a major global player, with its overseas manufacturing facilities and strategic manufacturing and marketing alliances with other world leaders. Jindal Organization aims to be a global player. In pursuance of its objectives, it is committed to maintain world-class quality standards, efficient delivery schedules, competitive price and excellent after sales service.
OPJIT: AT A GLANCE The O. P. Jindal Institute of Technology was established with the primary motive to “Impart quality education and train the youth to take up the future challenges of evolving INDIA”. The Institute is a dream comes true of its founder late Shri O. P. Jindal, an eminent industrialist, politician and great philanthropist.
The Institute is affiliated to Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai and is recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
The Institute was established in the year 2008 under the aegis of The Jindal Education and Welfare Society (JEWS) and is committed to groom the budding technocrats to create an ideal society. It is promoted by Jindal Steel and Power Limited, India’s fastest growing STEEL & POWER Company and is an industrial conglomerate of the US $ 15 billion Jindal Organization.
ABOUT RAIGARH Situated on the bank of Kelo River and known as a cultural capital of Chhattishgarh Raigarh has acclaimed international fame in terms of industrial hub, art & culture. It is well known for an art of producing metal ware by the process of hot wax casting and fine quality of Silk-Tasar Silk & Malburry Silk. Raigarh district is a popular tourist spot. Ram Jharna and Gomarda Reserve Forest are its major attractions. Like other parts of the state, the climate of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh is mostly dry. Winter season is cool and pleasant.
The nearest airport is located in the city of Raipur. Raigarh is also an important station on the South East Central Railway line and is linked with places like Bhilai, Raipur, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Pune, and Mumbai. Road network is also well-developed.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Chief Patron Mr Naveen Jindal Chairman, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), New Delhi, India Member of Parliament (India)
Patrons Mr Ravi Uppal Managing Director & CEO, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), New Delhi, India Chairman of Board of Governors, OPJIT, Raigarh Mr V. R. Sharma DMD & CEO, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), New Delhi, India Mr Rajeev Bhadauriya Director, Group HR, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), New Delhi, India Col. Prakash Tewari Head- CSR & Education, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), New Delhi, India Mr Gautam Anand Executive Director Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), Raigarh, India Mr S. V. Rao, Executive Director-Steel Structure & Design, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), Raigarh, India
Chairman Dr B. K. Sthapak, Founder Vice Chancellor, CSVTU, Bhilai & Principal Director, OPJIT Raigarh
Vice-Chairman Dr R. D. Patidar Director, OPJIT Raigarh
Conveners Dr Ashok Kr Srivastava Department of Metallurgical Engineering, OPJIT, Raigarh Mobile: (+91) 9691695908; Email: [email protected]
Dr Ashok Bhansali Department of Computer Science & Engineering, OPJIT, Raigarh Mobile: (+91) 9827478045; Email: [email protected]
Mr S. A. Behare Department of Civil Engineering, OPJIT, Raigarh Mobile: (+91) 8827673346; Email: [email protected]
Co-Conveners Mr P Gani Raju Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, OPJIT, Raigarh Mobile: (+91) 7828240744; Email: [email protected]
Mr Nageshwar Rao Department of Mechanical Engineering, OPJIT, Raigarh Mobile: (+91) 8349069499; Email: [email protected]