2004 Final Program
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General Information WELCOME! The International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, along with the Advisory Board and Osaka University, Kansai Branch of JIE, JSPS Committee 148, and The University of Pittsburgh, welcomes you to the Twenty-First Annual Pittsburgh Coal Conference September 13- 17 at the Osaka International Conference Center, Osaka, Japan. The Twenty-First Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference focuses on the Theme “Coal - Energy and the Environment”, covering a wide spectrum of important topics on coal technology and environmental issues. Over 330 technical papers including 80 posters will be presented throughout the conference. The technical topics cover energy and environmental issues and technologies related to coal and its byproducts. The Poster Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 14 from 17:15 - 20:00, with a buffet dinner beginning at 18:00. For detailed information on technical sessions, papers, and speakers, turn to the Technical Program beginning on page 5. Invited Plenary Speakers include: Dr. Shigeki Sakurai, Director, Coal Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, JAPAN; Dr. Eric N. Balles, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology, Babcock Power Environmental Inc., USA; Dr. Frank van Schagen, Chief Executive Officer, CRC for Coal in Sustainable Development Technology Transfer Centre, QCAT, AUSTRALIA; Dr. Naokazu Kimura, Director, Wakamatsu Research Institute, Technology Development Center, J-POWER/EPDC, JAPAN; Professor Yong-Wang Li, Deputy Director of SKLCC, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, CHINA; and Mr. Robert A. Beck, Executive Director, National Coal Council, USA. We express our sincere gratitude to the contributing and participating organizations for their support and involvement, to all the authors and co-authors of the technical papers, and to all the members of the Program Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Awards Committee, International Committee and Membership Committee. Special thanks go to Kouchi Miura and the Japanese Organizing Committee, Gary Stiegel, and Tarunjit Butalia, as well as to all session chairs, speakers, and international delegates for their contributions to the technical program of this year’s Conference. Our gratitute goes to the Japan Steering Committee for their outstanding job in building and finalizing the technical program. As the International Pittsburgh Coal Conference Committee, we deeply appreciate your participation and interest in this year’s Conference and we invite you to join us again next year for the Twenty-Second Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, to be held in Pittsburgh, PA, USA from September 18 - 22, 2005. Sincerely, Leslise Ruppert Co-Chair, Chunshan Song, Co-Chair U.S. Geological Survey, USA Pennsylvania State University, USA THE CITY OF OSAKA The “Grand Cube Osaka” is one of the world’s foremost state-of-the-art convention facilities as well as a new symbol for the international city of Osaka. Osaka, the second largest city in Japan, lies in the heart of country’s most important historical region, with cities of Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe nearby. Together, Osaka and its sister cities enjoy the longstanding reputation as a favorite destination for economic and cultural exchanges with other countries. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION On-Site Registration begins at 13:00 on Monday, September 13, and continues from 07:30 until 17:00 on September 14, and from 08:00 until 17:00 on September 15 and 16. The full program registration fee includes: the CD-ROM of Conference Proceedings, Attendees List, Welcome Reception, Conference Lunches, Awards Luncheon, Conference Dinner, and all morning and afternoon teas. SPEAKERS MEETING There will be a meeting each morning at 07:30 on September 14 and at 08:00 on September 15 and 16 for speakers and presenters of the day. Every speaker must come with their presentation file only saved in a CD. The CD is collected there and the file is transferred to the presentation computer during the Plenary Session. Information concerning the poster and oral session schedules and operations will be presented at this meeting.Session Co-Chairs and members of the Program Committee will be on hand to greet those participating in the day’s events and to confirm final details for each session. All Session Co-Chairs, Speakers and Presenters should attend the Speakers Meeting for their scheduled date. PITT AWARD The Pitt Award for Innovation in Coal Conversion was founded by the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, University of Pittsburgh in 1983 with industrial support. Since 1992, it has been fully funded by CONSOL Energy Inc.. Conference Overview CONFERENCE OVERVIEW MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 PLENARY LECTURES General Registration 13:00-18:00 Welcome Reception 18:00-20:00 SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 8:20-9:00 Dr. Shigeki Sakurai TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 Director Coal Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, JAPAN Registration 07:30-17:00 New Coal Policy with a focus on 2030 - C3 Initiative Speakers Meeting 07:30-07:50 towards the Establishment of the Clean Coal Cycle Opening Ceremony 08:00-08:20 9:00-9:40 Dr. Eric N. Balles Plenary Session 08:20-09:40 Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technology, Concurrent Sessions 10:00-11:40 Babcock Power Inc., USA The US Influence on Global EnergyTechnology Lunch 11:40-13:20 Concurrent Sessions 13:20-17:00 SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 Poster Session/Buffet Dinner 17:15-20:00 8:20-9:00 Dr. Frank van Schagen (Dinner is served at 18:00) Chief Executive Officer, CRC for Coal in Sustainable Development Technology Transfer Centre, QCAT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 AUSTRALIA Technology Options for Electricity Generation in the 21st Century: An Australian Example Registration 08:00-17:00 9:00-9:40 Dr. Naokazu Kimura Speakers Meeting 08:00-08:20 Director, Wakamatsu Research Institute, Technology Plenary Session 08:20-09:40 Development Center, J-POWER/EPDC, JAPAN Concurrent Sessions 10:00-11:40 Perspective on Coal Utilization Technology Lunch 11:40-13:20 Concurrent Sessions 13:20-17:00 SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 Conference Dinner 18:00-21:00 8:20-9:00 Professor Yong-Wang Li Deputy Director of SKLCC, Institute of Coal Chemistry, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 Chinese Academy of Science, CHINA Clean Diesel Production from Coal-based Syngas via Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis: Technology Status and Registration 08:00-17:00 Demands Speakers Meeting 08:00-08:20 9:00-9:40 Mr. Robert A. Beck Plenary Session 08:20-09:40 Executive Director, National Coal Council, USA The Future of Coal: The Flexible, Economic, and Concurrent Sessions 10:00-11:40 Stable Energy Source Awards Luncheon 11:40-13:20 Concurrent Sessions 13:20-17:00 Advisory Board Meeting 18:00-21:00 TECHNICAL TOUR The Twenty-First Annual International Monday, September 13, 2004 Pittsburgh Coal Conference acknowledges Visiting Kakogawa Works of Kobe Steel, Ltd., Kansai Coke and the financial support of: Chemicals Co., Ltd., and the Himeji Castle. Returning to Osaka The Commemorative Organiza- via Akashi Pearl Bridge; departing at 07:50 from the Rihga Royal Hotel Lobby. NOTE: Taking photographs is not permitted anywhere tion for the Japan World Expo- at the Kakogawa Works. Casual clothes are welcome; Slacks or sition (’70) trousers are recommended. No high-heeled shoes. Technical Program At - A - Glance Rooms 1004 1009 1005 1006 1008 1007 Tuesday, September 14, 2004 07:30-07:50 Speakers Meeting 08:00-08:20 Opening Ceremony 08:20-09:40 Plenary Session 09:40-10:00 Break SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 SESSION 6 10:00-11:40 Combustion Gasification - 1 Hydrogen in the Coal Utilization Environmental Control Coal Production and Technologies - 1 Future - 1 By-products - 1 Technology - 1 Preparation - 1 11:40-13:20 Lunch SESSION 7 SESSION 8 SESSION 9 SESSION 10 SESSION 11 SESSION 12 13:20-15:00 Combustion Gasification - 2 Hydrogen in the Coal Utilization Environmental Control Coal Chemistry - 1 Technologies - 2 Future - 2 By-products - 2 Technology - 2 15:00-15:20 Break SESSION 13 SESSION 14 SESSION 15 SESSION 16 SESSION 17 SESSION 18 15:20-17:00 Combustion Gasification - 3 Hydrogen in the Coal Utilization Environmental Control Coal Chemistry - 2 Technologies - 3 Future - 3 By-products - 3 Technology - 3 17:15-21:00 Poster Sessions & Buffet Dinner (Dinner is served at 18:00) Wednesday, September 15, 2004 08:00-08:20 Speakers Meeting 08:20-09:40 Plenary Session 09:40-10:00 Break SESSION 19 SESSION 20 SESSION 21 SESSION 22 SESSION 23 SESSION 24 10:00-11:40 Combustion Advanced Energy Hydrogen in the Coal Utilization Environmental Control Non-fuel Utilization Technologies - 4 Systems Future - 4 By-products - 4 Technology - 4 of Coal - 1 11:40-13:20 Lunch SESSION 25 SESSION 26 SESSION 27 SESSION 28 SESSION 29 SESSION 30 Combustion Gasification Advanced Low Rank Coal International Coal Environmental Control Non-fuel Utilization 13:20-15:00 Technologies - 5 Technologies - 1 Utilization - 1 Technology Technology - 5 of Coal - 2 Cooperation - 1 15:00-15:20 Break SESSION 31 SESSION 32 SESSION 33 SESSION 34 SESSION 35 SESSION 36 Geosciences and Gasification Advanced Low Rank Coal International Coal Environmental Control Coal Utilization 15:20-17:00 Resources Technologies - 2 Utilization - 2 Technology Technology - 6 Technologies in Cooperation - 2 Steel Industry - 1 18:00-21:00 Conference Dinner Thursday, September 16, 2004 08:00-08:20 Speakers Meeting 08:20-09:40 Plenary Session 09:40-10:00 Break SESSION