<p> INSTITUTE OF REFRACTORIES ENGINEERS www.ireng.org</p><p>39th ANNUAL CONFERENCE</p><p>CHANGING REFRACTORIES IN A CHANGING WORLD</p><p>WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2009</p><p> Novel use of Monolithic Refractories for Blast Furnace Interim repairs- Christian Burge, Corus, Port Talbot, UK  E-SY Alumina for Easy-to-use High-Performance Castables - Doris van Garsel, , Almatis GmbH,Frankfurt, Germany  Refractory Demands as a Result of New and Renewable Energy Sources - Mark Tomlinson, Sheffield Forgemasters Steel Ltd., Sheffield UK  Refractory Performance Criteria for High-Capacity Rotary Kilns - Klaus Kristiansen, FLSmidth, Copenhagen, Denmark  Extending The Life of Hot Blast Stoves by Replacing Ceramic Burners in the Hot Condition - Gordon Brown, SIEMENS VAI, Stockton-on-Tees, UK -  Title to be confirmed - Hubert Simon, TOTAL Group, CERT, Le Havre</p><p>Coffee and Registration from 9-00am visit www.ireng.org for further information and updates </p><p>The Institute Annual General Meeting will take place between 12.30 and 13.30 approximately, full details and timing to be confirmed. A hot buffet lunch will be served immediately following the AGM and Members attending the AGM but not attending the Conference will be welcome to join us for lunch upon payment of a nominal charge.</p><p>The Conference Dinner will take place following the Conference on Wednesday 30thth September, dress informal. Corporate tables are invited.</p><p>VENUE</p><p>The Conference and Training Day will both take place at </p><p>HOLIDAY INN ROTHERHAM-SHEFFIELD West Bawtry Road, Rotherham, S60 4NA (Just off M1 Junction 33).</p><p>A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the special rate of £109 for bed and breakfast. To reserve one of these rooms, please contact the hotel directly on Tel +44 (0) 1709 830630, Fax +44 (0) 1709 786005 quoting reference“IRE” Institute of Refractories Engineers - Training Day 2009</p><p>AN INTRODUCTION TO REFRACTORIES</p><p>Thursday 1st October 2009</p><p>WHO SHOULD ATTEND The course is aimed at all those whose work involves refractories and who wish to gain more knowledge of these materials. It will provide an introduction into all kinds of refractory materials and their use and will not assume prior knowledge of the materials.</p><p>TOPICS COVERED  What is a Refractory ● Terminology  Shaped and Unshaped products ● Types of Monolithic Materials  Installation ● Start-up and Cool Down  Care in use ● Supply arrangements</p><p>Cost £50.00 per person including lunch, registration from 8-30am Places are limited, and are allocated on a first-come-first serve basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment. ______CONFERENCE AND TRAINING DAY BOOKING FORM Name……………………………….. Company…………………………………………… Tel…………………………..Fax………………………E-mail……………………………….. Postal Address……………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………..</p><p>Tick Conference Fees Members £75.00  Wednesday 24/9/08 Non-Members £95.00  (includes lunch) Student/Retired £40.00 </p><p>Conference Dinner All Welcome £30.00 plus VAT  Wednesday 24/9/08 7-00 for 7-30pm (£35.25 inc vat) (Including wine)</p><p>Training Day £50.00  Thursday 25/9/08 (includes lunch)</p><p>TOTAL PAYABLE ……………</p><p>I enclose a cheque payable to INSTITUTE OF REFRACTORIES ENGINEERS  Visa/Mastercard/Switch/Delta (delete as necessary)  Card No ...... Expiry Date……………. Valid From…………..Issue No……………Security Code…….…… Signature …………………………………………………….…</p><p>Return to INSTITUTE OF REFRACTORIES ENGINEERS Alan Hey, General Secretary & Treasurer, Joan Royd Cottage, Penistone, Sheffield S36 9DA Fax:+44 (0)1226 762673 e-mail: [email protected]</p>