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pc c Thirty Fourth Annual International PITTSBURGH COAL CONFERENCE Cenf&tence (Hmmumemml and QaSi fit* Shpm Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 2 ED 002061 00152329-00001 Program Topici 1. Gasification Technologies Industrial Applications, Economics and Environmental Issues Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Synthesis Gas Cleanup Gasification Science and Modeling Novel Classification Technologies and Concepts Co-Gasification of Coal and other Carbon-Based Fuels Systems Analysis Low Rank Coal Utilization Polygeneration 2. Clean Coal Demonstration and Commercial Projects Existing and planned clean coal major demonstrations (process and technology demonstrations, i.e. IGCC, SC PC, USC, SNG, CTL, Oxy-combustion, etc.) Existing and planned clean coal commercial projects (fully integrated systems) and trends Industrial scale and utility scale carbon capture and carbon storage projects (i.e. >250,000 tons/year of C02) Lessons learned from technology demonstrations and first commercial deployments Intermediate scale demonstrations (i.e., 25-50 Mwe) Commercially available technology reviews/updates (Vendor reports on advanced technology commercial offerings) Financing, business and risk management strategies for major demonstration and commercial projects, including first-of-a-kind projects with or without carbon capture and storage Regulatory impacts on major demonstration and commercial projects Insurance strategies for C02capture and geologic storage 3. Combustion Technologies Industrial Applications and Environmental Issues Flue Gas Clean Up and Ash Chemistry Combustion Technology Advancements (Pulverized Coal, Fluidized Beds, Co-Firing, etc.) Novel Combustion and Cycle Technologies (Oxyfuel, Chemical looping, C02Cycles, etc.) Modeling and Economic Evaluation Basic Studies, Materials, and Instrumentation 4. Clean Coal and Gas to Fuels Coal-To-Liquids Fuels, CTL (Direct Liquefaction, FischerTropsch, MTG, DME, etc.) Gas-To-Liquid, GTL Substitute Natural Gas (SNG) Hydrogen Production Syngas to Power (Gas Turbines, Fuel Cells) Syngas to Chemicals/Materials 5. Sustainability and Environment Energy Production and Water Use - Conservation and Recycle Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) or Energy Production Systems Energy Production on the Environment Energy Sustainability - Efficiency and Conversation to Reduce GHG GHG, Inventory Protocol, Legal and Regulatory Considerations, Credits 6. Carbon Management Pre-Combustion Capture Post-Combustion Capture C02Sequestration (Monitoring, Mitigation and Verification; Storage: Depleted Oil/Gas Reservoirs, Aquifers, Basalt, Coal Bed Methane, etc.) Transportation Infrastructure Issues Legal and Regulatory Issues Carbon Footprint Comparison: CTX (DCL/ICL), Petroleum 7. Coal Science Chemistry Geoscience/Coal Resources Trace Elements/Emission Coal Processing Coal Preparation Coal Utilization Coal Utilization By-Products (Ash, Fertilizers, etc.) 8. Coal Mining Coal Seam and Coal Mine Methane/Gas Management in Coal Mines Geological Issues Related to Coal Mining/Properties of Coal-Measure Rocks/Ground Behavior Coal Mining and Reclamation Mine Safety 9. Coal Bed Methane and Shale Gas Geology Exploration Resources and Reserves Drilling and Production Completion Methods Gas Quality and Processing Environmental Impacts Abating Methane Emissions from Gas and Coal Production Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 2 ED 002061 00152329-00002 10. Power Plants (Fired by any fossil and biomass fuels) Thermodynamic and economic analysis Boiler technology and design Steam turbine technology (reheat, regeneration, steam seals, blade aerodynamics) Gas Turbines technology (syngas or hydrogen-rich combustion, compressor aerodynamics, turbine blade heat transfer, materials) Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Condenser design and operation Cooling tower design and improvements Water treatments Post combustion gas cleaning IGCC integration and components (ASU, gasifiers, syngas cooling, gas clean up, water gas shift, and desulfurization) Oxy-fuel combustion plants Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Combined Heating and Power (CHP) Energy storage (CAES, ice) Power Plants Operation and Maintenance experiences Any other or innovative new cycles (supercritical C02 cycles, HAT, etc.) 11. Rare Earth Elements in Fossil Fuel Derived Solids and Liquids This symposium will cover several aspects of the rare earth elements associated with the exploration, recovery, and utilization of coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Topics will include, but not limited to: Rare earth element capture/recovery from fossil fuel derived solids and liquids Rare earth elements in coal and petroleum fuels Rare earth element chemistry in power systems Mining waste Fly ash and slag Separation methods Rare earth geochemistry Measurement and characterization: challenges and solutions Modeling Mining and recovery methods in industry Status of supply and trade Emerging issues SuBmiien CUfabcact Papers may be submitted in all subject areas dealing with coal technologies and related policy issues. To qualify for acceptance, please email a one-page abstract to ipcc@pitt.edu Deadline March 31, 2017 Please submit your abstract using the template found here. The abstract must include sufficient content and information for adequate evaluation by the International Pittsburgh Coal Conference Program and South African Committee. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 2 ED 002061 00152329-00003 Richard Bajura, West Virginia University, USA Joseph Bittinger, American Electric Power, USA Vann Bush, Gas Technology Institute, USA Tarunjit Butalia, The Ohio State University, USA Steve Carpenter, University of Wyoming, USA Shiao-Hung Chiang, University of Pittsburgh, USA John Duddy, Axe ns North America, Inc., USA Evan Granite, U.S. DOE/NETL, USA Gerald Holder, University of Pittsburgh, USA Jim Hower, University of Kentucky - CAER, USA Mike Jones, Lignite Energy Council, USA Holly Krutka, Shenhua Science and Technology, USA Francis Lau, Synthesis Energy Systems, USA Wenhua Li, NICE, CHINA Ke Liu, NICE, CHINA Badie I. Morsi, University of Pittsburgh, USA Masakatsu Nomura, Osaka University, JAPAN Guven Onal, Istanbul Technical University, TURKEY Massood Ramezan, KeyLogic Systems, Inc., USA, USA Felicia Ruiz, U.S. EPA,USA Leslie Ruppert, U.S. Geological Survey, USA Thomas Sarkus, U.S. DOE/NETL, USA Alan Scaroni, Pennsylvania State University, USA Chunshan Song, Penn State University, USA Gary Stiegel, Consultant, USA Sam Tam, DOE (Fossil), USA Johan van Dyk, Africary, SOUTH AFRICA Frans Waanders, North West University, SOUTH AFRICA Ting Wang, University of New Orleans, USA Richard Winschel, CONSOL Energy Inc., USA The Thirty-Fourth Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference Proceedings will be published online which will be available after the conference. For a paper to be included in the Conference Proceedings, your paid registration and complete manuscript in English, must be sent by email to the conference office prior to the conference. CL JVote ta (lu ifism Gm i fPmmtatmi cC iPmtm The Pittsburgh Coal Conference does not provide financial support to contributing authors. Benefits from participation include the privilege of presenting a paper at this Conference and publication of the paper in the Conference Proceedings for worldwide distribution. Each author is allowed 20 minutes including a 5 minute discussion period. The conference will provide computers and projectors for PowerPoint presentations. Video and other equipment may be rented by the Conference at the speaker's expense. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 2 ED 002061 00152329-00004 The Sheraton Pittsburgh is located on the waterfront, in the heart of a 52-acre riverfront complex that includes Station Square restaurants, entertainment and many things to do in Pittsburgh just steps away. Relax in Pittsburgh's only riverfront hotel, adjacent to 20 restaurants within the Shops at Station Square, Bessemer Court and the Gateway Clipper Riverboat fleet. Experience exceptional service while having easy access to downtown Pittsburgh offices and attractions such as Heinz Field, PNC Park, the Rivers Casino, David L. Lawrence Convention Comfort and convenience merge in our relaxing Traditional Guest Rooms. Reserve a Traditional Guest Room, filled with residential dcor perfectly designed for work or rest, and choose from one king or two double Sheraton Signature bed options. Enjoy comfortable contemporary furnishings and complimentary high speed wireless internet access during your stay. Traditional Guest Rooms are available with atrium and exterior views. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 2 ED 002061 00152329-00005 Check in time: 3:00 pm Check out time: 12:00 pm Self parking $25/night Fitness center with an indoor pool Address: 300 W Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 USA Phone: +1 (412) 261-2000 Directions from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): (Travel Distance: Approximately 20.92 km/13.0 miles) Take 376 East to Exit 69C Turn right and continue for approximately one mile Turn right and follow sign for Route 51 North - McKees Rocks/West End Be in the right lane at the light At next T-intersection, turn right toward Carson Street The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left Options for getting to and from the hotel include: SuperShuttle Fee: $24 USD; one way trip from airport to hotel in shared van. Hours: 24 hours Contact: (1)(800) 258-3826 To qualify for the special PCC rates, link provided below. Click here to book the Sheraton Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 2 ED 002061 00152329-00006 Upon receiving your online paid registration, you will receive a receipt. Upon receiving your unpaid online registration, you will receive an invoice. We accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, wire transfers, and checks. Please note your attendance will not be confirmed until payment is received. Registration Rates for 2017: Registration Before May 1, 2017 Registration After May 1, 2017 PCC Organizer Tel: +1 (412) 624-7440 Email: ipcc@pitt.edu or motsi@pitt.edu Website: www.pccpitt.org Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 2 ED 002061 00152329-00007