4th High Temperature Processing Symposium
6th & 7th February 2012, 8.30 – 17.00
EN313 Engineering Building, Hawthorn Campus
Overview
The 2012-4th High Temperature Processing Symposium will bring leading researchers, scientists, engineers and industry associates together to exchange and share their research results, new ideas and experiences on all aspects of High Temperature Processing. The conference is held every year and is an ideal platform for delegates from academia and industry to discuss the practical challenges encountered with High Temperature Processing and the solutions adopted.
Why attend?
The symposium aims to foster communication among researchers and practitioners with a common interest in improving High Temperature Processing techniques.
- Representatives from industry can discuss problems and challenges involved in their industrial process and gain insight into potential solutions.
- For academics and researchers, it is a chance to present their research and get fresh perspective on their work.
- Postgraduate students will get the opportunity to discuss their research with experienced researchers and practitioners and expand their network.
Location
Hawthorn Campus, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, 3122
The Venue
The HTP Symposium will be held in EN313 in the Engineering Building (EN) at the Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, John St, Hawthorn, in Melbourne, Victoria..
Parking Information
Overview
The 2012-4th High Temperature Processing Symposium will bring leading researchers, scientists, engineers and industry associates together to exchange and share their research results, new ideas and experiences on all aspects of High Temperature Processing. The conference is held every year and is an ideal platform for delegates from academia and industry to discuss the practical challenges encountered with High Temperature Processing and the solutions adopted.
Why attend?
The symposium aims to foster communication among researchers and practitioners with a common interest in improving High Temperature Processing techniques.
- Representatives from industry can discuss problems and challenges involved in their industrial process and gain insight into potential solutions.
- For academics and researchers, it is a chance to present their research and get fresh perspective on their work.
- Postgraduate students will get the opportunity to discuss their research with experienced researchers and practitioners and expand their network.
Location
Hawthorn Campus, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, 3122
The Venue
The HTP Symposium will be held in EN313 in the Engineering Building (EN) at the Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, John St, Hawthorn, in Melbourne, Victoria..
Parking Information
Keynote Speakers
Confirmed keynote speakers include:
- Prof. Aibing Yu (UNSW)
- Prof Markus Reuter (Outotec)
- Dr John Rankin (CSIRO PSE)
- Dr Ivan Ratchev (CSIRO PSE)
- Dr Baojun Zhao (University of Queensland)
*Other Keynote Speakers will be confirmed in October
Schedule
Each day will include oral presentations, specialized sessions and workshops.
A book of extended abstracts will be published and provided to registered attendees.
Day 1: Monday 6 February
| 0830-0900 | Registration in 3rd Floor of Engineering (EN) Building | |||||||
| 0900-0910 | Welcome by Prof Linda Kristjanson (Vice-Chancellor Swinburne University of Technology) | |||||||
| Session 1 | ||||||||
| 0910-0940 | 1 | |||||||
| 0940-1000 | 2 | |||||||
| 1000-1020 | 3 | |||||||
| 1020-1040 | 4 | |||||||
| 1040-1055 | Morning Tea in EN 204/205 | |||||||
| Session 2 | ||||||||
| 1055-1125 | 5 | |||||||
| 1125-1145 | 6 | |||||||
| 1145-1205 | 7 | |||||||
| 1205-1225 | 8 | |||||||
| 1225-1315 | Lunch in EN 204/205 Sponsored by Amira Int., CAST, CSIRO, Furnace Engineering, OneSteel | |||||||
| Session 3 | ||||||||
| 1315-1345 | 9 | |||||||
| 1345-1405 | 10 | |||||||
| 1405-1425 | 11 | |||||||
| 1425-1445 | 12 | |||||||
| 1445-1500 | Afternoon Tea in EN 204/205 | |||||||
| Session 4 | ||||||||
| 1500-1520 | 13 | |||||||
| 1520-1540 | 14 | |||||||
| 1540-1600 | 15 | |||||||
| 1600-1640 | ||||||||
| 1640 | Close Day 1 | |||||||
Day 2: Tuesday 7 February
| 0830-0900 | Registrations in 3rd Floor of Engineering (EN) Building | |||||||
| Session 5 | ||||||||
| 0900-0930 | 16 | |||||||
| 0930-0950 | 17 | |||||||
| 0950-1010 | 18 | |||||||
| 1010-1030 | 19 | |||||||
| 1030-1045 | Morning Tea in EN 204/205 | |||||||
| Session 6 | ||||||||
| 1045-1115 | 20 | |||||||
| 1115-1135 | 21 | |||||||
| 1135-1155 | 22 | |||||||
| 1155-1215 | 23 | |||||||
| 1215-1315 | Lunch in EN 204/205 Sponsored by Amira Int., CAST, CSIRO, Furnace Engineering, OneSteel | |||||||
| Session 7 | ||||||||
| 1315-1335 | 24 | |||||||
| 1335-1355 | 25 | |||||||
| 1355-1415 | 26 | |||||||
| 1415-1435 | 27 | |||||||
| 1435-1450 | Afternoon Tea in EN 204/205 | |||||||
| Session 8 | ||||||||
| 1450-1510 | 28 | |||||||
| 1510-1530 | 29 | |||||||
| 1530-1550 | 30 | |||||||
| 1550-1610 | 31 | |||||||
| 1610-1615 | Close of Symposium | |||||||
1615-1700 | Tour of the Robert Simpson High Temperature Laboratory at Advanced Technology Centre Building | |||||||
Abstract Submission
Experts in the field are invited to submit extended abstracts. Extended abstracts must be not more than 3 pages (please see the abstract Template or Example ) Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Iron and steelmaking,
- Aluminium production and refining,
- Non-ferrous pyrometallurgy,
- High temperature routes for new materials,
- Liquid metal handling
- High temperature recycling operations
- Materials sustainability
Expressions of Interest Close : 31st DEC 2011
Due date of Abstract : 23rd JAN 2012
Organising Committee
- Dr M Akbar Rhamdhani (Chairman)
- Prof Geoff Brooks (Co-Chairman)
- Prof John Grandfield
- Mr Morshed Alam
- Mr Nazmul Huda
- Mr Reiza Mukhlis
- Mr Abdul Khaliq
- Mr Saiful Islam
- Ms Sabah Sabham
- Mr Abdus Sattar
- Mr Francesco Pignatalle
Contact Information
Dr. M. Akbar Rhamdhani
Chairman of HTP Symposium 2012
Phone: +61 3 9214 8528
Fax: +61 3 9214 8264
E-mail: arhamdhani@swin.edu.au
Accommodation
The following are suggestions for local accommodation during the Seminars:
The nearest accommodation to the seminar series is the Glenferrie Hotel, which is only a few minutes walk to Swinburne.
Royce Hotel
Located on Melbourne's most famous boulevard, St Kilda Road, with panoramic views of the Shrine of Remembrance and Melbourne city skyline. This hotel is less than 10km away from Hawthorn. Taxi rank at the front.
Contact
379 St Kilda Road
Melbourne Victoria 3004
www.roycehotels.com.au
Ph: +61 3 9677 9900
Crown Promenade Hotel
Located in the heart of the Southbank, this hotel has all that luxury can offer. With the Crown Casino, restaurants and shops just a short stroll away. This hotel is less than 7km away from Hawthorn.
Contact
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank, Victoria, 3006
www.crownpromenade.com.au
Toll Free (within Australia): 1800 776 612
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
The Grand Hyatt Melbourne Hotel is located at the top end of prestigious Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne's central business, shopping, theatre and restaurant district and is within walking distance of many of Melbourne's tourist attractions. This hotel is less than 8km away from Hawthorn.
Contact
123 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
www.melbourne.grand.hyatt.com
Tel: +61 3 9657 1234
Glenferrie Hotel
Contact
324 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (03) 9818 6530
Web: http://www.glenferriehotel.com.au/accommodation.html





