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Global Technology Conference 
Abstract Submission for GTC 2012
Call for Abstracts and Papers
The World LP Gas Association announces the Industry’s 5th Global Technology Conference (GTC-2012) which will take place in Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday, 11th September 2012 during the 25th World LP Gas Forum.
The primary aim of GTC – 2012 is to enhance the exchange of innovative and original ideas from around the globe and help to create opportunities and dynamism for the LP Gas industry. It also brings the LP Gas industry together, represented by all its stakeholders, from research entities to academic partners, LP Gas producing companies to equipment manufacturers, LP Gas distributers as well as the total supply distribution chain and beyond it.
Bali 2012 is a unique year for the World LP Gas Forum with it being held in Bali for the second time, following the first Forum held there in 1996. Many people will want to be present for this major LP Gas event that will bring the industry together in the heart of Asia.
The preceding Global Technology Conferences that took place in Chicago, Seoul, Madrid and Doha were extremely successful and included presentations from all corners of the world. Our goal is to make the GTC in Bali the best ever and for the first time we will invite all exhibitors at the Forum to attend the GTC session.
GTC-2012 Chairs:
James Rockall - Managing Director, World LP Gas Association (WLPGA)
Ramón de Luis Serrano - President of the Board of Directors, WLPGA
Submission Guidelines
- We invite original papers that may be work in progress, a previously unpublished report, a report that has not had wide international exposure, an innovation of an existing technology or equipment, practice or procedure or some successful practical experience
- Although the focus of GTC-2012 is technology, consideration will also be given to papers describing successful marketing of these new technologies
- Specific product sales presentations are not appropriate for GTC-2012
- Papers dealing with production and processing of LP Gas will be considered if the focus relates in some way to new market opportunities for LP Gas
- Papers will be reviewed on the basis of content with emphasis on performance and results rather than consideration for the budget available to the author
- The WLPGA wishes to emphasize that technology development and innovation knows no geographical boundaries and submissions are welcome from both developed and emerging markets
- Suggested topics for GTC-2012 include all aspects of the LP Gas industry where there is an emphasis on technology development and improvement that leads to expanded opportunities for LP Gas use
Some examples of topics that might be presented under any one of the following categories include:
| No. | Category |
Some suggested topics |
| 1 | POWER GENERATION | Engine-driven generators, fuel cells, micro-turbines, co-generation (combined heat and power) |
| 2 | FUEL ISSUES | Non-sulphur based odorants, test protocols and procedures, remediation of contaminated fuel, specifications Emerging fuels such as DME , synthetic LP Gas |
| 3 | RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL | Space heating, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, air-conditioning, fumigation, refrigeration, humidity control, and lighting including combination of uses |
| 4 | INDUSTRIAL | Heat treatment, aerosol propellant, crucible furnace, asphalt conditioning, wood and ceramic kiln, ice thawing, industrial ovens, coffee and peanut roasting, dye-casting, brick and cinder block curing, metal forging, sand and gravel drying, metal melting and cutting, temporary heat for construction |
| 5 | AGRICULTURE | Crop production, poultry and pork production, grain and food drying, vine defoliation, flame cultivation, poultry house sterilization, irrigation pump engines, residential and commercial lawn mowers, powered agricultural machinery |
| 6 | LEISURE | Recreational vehicles, boating, barbeques, patios and hearths |
| 7 | OPERATIONS | Composite cylinder/tank construction, transfer operations including pumping, metering connectors, remote sensing, liquid level detection, radio identification, safety and training, storage systems (above/underground, refrigerated, mounded, pressurized) |
| 8 | DISTRIBUTION | Climate change mitigation, emission reductions from engines and fuel transfer, emission trading etc. |
| 9 | ENVIRONMENT | Engine fuel (Autogas), in both on and off-road vehicles, forklift trucks, lawnmowers, primary power units, auxiliary engines, 2 and 3-wheelers, hybrids, micro-turbines, conversion kit technologies, OEMs etc. |
| 10 | OTHERS | For any other papers that do not fit into any of the above categories |
- Each author will be allotted a maximum of 15 minutes to present their paper at GTC-2012 in MS PowerPoint format
- Authors will be required to register for GTC-2012, which is free for speakers
- With all Forum Exhibitors being given access to GTC for the first time in 2012 we expect record numbers of delegates
Instructions for Authors
- For more detailed instructions please refer to the submission practical guidelines below but it must be received by 24th February 2012
- The received abstracts will be reviewed by the Steering Committee, which comprises of experts from the global LP Gas Industry. Notification of acceptance or rejection of the abstract will be sent to authors by 23rd March 2012
- The key criteria for selecting a paper for GTC-2012 presentation and publication in the formal proceedings will be based on originality, overall contribution of technology to expanding LP Gas markets, and meeting the submission guidelines
- All accepted abstracts will be showcased in Bali in a poster board display. All authors will be asked to provide a short summary of their abstract together with a head and shoulder photo of themselves for each of the posters
- The submission procedure for the full Paper will be notified to the successful authors by 26th March 2012
- Upon acceptance, the author will be requested to submit a full length paper by 20th April 2012. The length of the full paper should not be more than 12 pages including title page and abstract, but excluding bibliography and references
- Upon final review, authors will be notified of the acceptance of their full paper by 25th May 2012 and they will then be requested to submit their final paper and accompanying PowerPoint presentation by 22nd June 2012
- Authors will also be asked to agree to present their accepted paper at GTC-2012 in Bali which takes place on 11th September 2012
The GTC-2012 language is English. However, translation will be available in Japanese and Bahasa Indonesia.
Important Dates:
Phase I |
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| • Call for abstracts |
End November | 2011 |
| • Submission of abstract |
24th February | 2012 |
| • Acceptance/rejection of abstract to authors | 23rd March |
2012 |
Phase II |
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| • Notification of submission procedure for paper |
26th March | 2012 |
| • Submission of full paper |
20th April |
2012 |
| • Review & Final author notification | 25th May | 2012 |
Phase III |
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| • Submission of Final paper & presentation | 22nd June | 2012 |
| • Submission of author photo and abstract summary | 22nd June | 2012 |
| • Presentation of Paper at GTC-2012 | 11th September | 2012 |
For any clarifications/additional information, please contact David Tyler on:
E-mail: dtyler@worldlpgas.com
Phone: +61 41 226 1116 (or +33 671 45 65 92)
Submission Practical Guidelines
To submit an abstract, please follow the practical instructions below or click here to download them in PDF.
Where and when to submit
- Send your abstract as a WORD attached file to: gtc@wlpgas2012.com
- Submission deadline: 24th February 2012 midnight CET
- Submission language is English.
- Upon receipt of your abstract, you will receive a submission confirmation email
Abstract size
The overall size of the abstract should be maximum 700 words; 1 page
Authors details have to be included in the overall character count
Abstract title have to be included in the overall character count
Abstract Mandatory structure
Top of the document:
• Title
• Presenting author with the mandatory details (please see below)
• Co-authors if applicable (please see below)
• Selected topic (please select from proposed topics list above)
Text of abstract:
• Objectives
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion
If may include:
• Tables: no limitation of the table in terms of columns and rows
• Pictures: please incorporate them in your Word file.
• References: if necessary, please indicate references at the end of the Word document
Authors
No limitation of number of authors.
- Mandatory information from the presenting author: Title, First Name, Last Name, Business Position, Company/ Organisation Name, Email, Mobile Phone*, Business Phone*, Fax*, Nationality, Business address, Street, City, Zip code, Stat, Country. (*Please indicate first your country code, followed by area code and then number)
- Mandatory information from the co-authors: Title, First Name, Last Name, Business Position, Company/Organisation Name, Country
Acceptance of conditions
Submission of an abstract implies that the authors accept the following conditions:- If abstract is accepted, authors agree to submit a full length paper for further reviewing.
- If full length paper is accepted:
- Authors agree to transfer the abstract copyrights over to the World LP Gas Association
- Authors accept that their final paper is published in Forum Proceedings
- Presenting author agrees to present the final paper at the GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2012 held within the 25th WORLD LP GAS FORUM in Bali
