Abstracts Due: January 29, 2010

COAL-GEN is currently accepting abstracts that provide educational and relevant information to the present and future of coal-fired generation. Submit your abstract by January 29, 2010 and take advantage of the opportunity to share your insights and experiences with industry colleagues. Listed below are a few suggested topics, or propose your own industry-related topic.

General
• Existing asset value maximization
• Fuel and materials handling
• Boiler operation and maintenance
• Steam turbine upgrades
• Balance of plant equipment issues
• Plant cooling/water treatment
• New source review
• Power plant IT
• Combustion optimization systems
• Novel maintenance practices
• Personnel and staffing
• Repowering
• Coal preparation

Emerging Coal Technologies
• Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC)
• Biomass co-firing
• Ultra-supercritical steam cycles
• Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB)
• Coal Syngas
• Coal to liquids
• Other

Coal Supply & Materials Handling
• Coal trading
• Coal availability and pricing
• Transportation issues & options
• Coal yard operations & maintenance
• Dust control
• Fire suppression
• Crushing / Pulverizing
• Conveying
• Blending
• Coal analysis
• Coal quality
• Combustion by-products
• Ash handling
• Sludge handling
• Coal byproduct management & marketing
• Coal preparation

New Generation
• Coal supply options
• Fuel price projections
• Plant siting
• Boiler technology
• Fluidized bed combustion
• Next generation coal-fired power plants
• Alternative fuels: waste coal and petcoke
• Supercritical boilers
• Coal-related transmission infrastructure issues
• Co-development of coal with renewables

Environmental Issues
• Global climate change
• Multi-pollutant emissions control
• Status of environmental legislation
• State implementation plans
• NO_x control technologies
• SO₂ control technologies
• Mercury control technologies
• Particulate control (PM₁₀ & PM_2.5)
• Emissions monitoring
• Carbon capture & sequestration
• Permitting
• Dry cooling
• Synthesized/Reformulated Fuels

For conference questions, please e-mail coal-genconference@pennwell.com.

ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL
To submit your abstract online, visit www.coal-gen.com, select Conference and click on: Online Abstract Submittal Form.

ENERGY PROVIDER PROGRAM
Participate in COAL-GEN’s Energy Provider Program, an exclusive registration package designed for utilities and energy providers to send an unlimited number of delegates to COAL-GEN for only $500. To find out if you qualify as an energy provider, contact David Wagman at davidw@pennwell.com.

ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES
Step-by-Step Guide for Developing and Submitting an Abstract:

STEP 1: Choose an issue/technology/project that is relevant and informative to the coal industry, either from the list of suggestions, or propose your own industry-related topic.

STEP 2: Choose the presentation method – Topic Presentation or Panel Discussion

Topic Presentation Guidelines
• Estimated presentation length – 15-22 minutes, including Q & A time.
• Submission of a written presentation to conference management is required in advance of COAL-GEN for production of the conference proceedings.
• Complimentary Registration – One presenter per selected presentation is eligible for complimentary full conference registration to COAL-GEN, which includes admission to the exhibit hall and conference, two delegate luncheons, exhibit hall floor receptions and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM.

Panel Discussion Guidelines
• Panel submissions must contain content for a complete two-hour panel discussion, including confirmed panelists.
• Panel sessions are a less structured environment and allow conference attendees to interact with the panelists.
• Panelists are encouraged to submit a presentation for the online conference proceedings, but it is not required.
• Complimentary Registration: Up to 5 panelists per selected panel discussion are eligible for complimentary full conference registration to COAL-GEN, which includes admission to the exhibit hall and conference, two delegate luncheons, exhibit hall floor reception and access to the conference proceedings online.

Step 3: Develop a well-written, concise synopsis of your proposed presentation topic that addresses all key points of issue/project/technology, approximately 200-400 words in length.

Step 4: ONLINE SUBMISSION: Abstracts are now submitted online at www.coal-gen.com – click on: Online Abstract Submittal Form in the left-hand navigational bar menu.

Please fill out ALL appropriate fields; abstract submission process will not be completed without including all required information.
• State whether the topic has been previously presented and if so, when and at what conference.
• Indicate what topic categories the topic would best be suited.
• Include complete name, title, company, address, telephone, fax and e-mail for all authors or panelists, as necessary.
• Identify the presenter of record for topic presentations.

Once the abstract has been submitted, an automatic email response will be sent to confirm COAL-GEN conference management has received it. Please print this as well as retain the email for your records.

If you do not have access to the Internet, abstracts can be submitted via mail (no faxes please) on a CD to: Jan Simpson, COAL-GEN Conference Manager, 1421 South Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74112
Questions or Submission Problems: Call +1-918-831-9560 or email coal-genconference@pennwell.com.

SELECTION, NOTIFICATION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Selection Process: The COAL-GEN 2010 Program Committee is composed of coal industry professionals representing all coal-fueled technologies. This committee will carefully review all abstracts submitted by the January 29, 2010 deadline with the ultimate goal of forming a highly educational and informative conference that addresses topical and timely coal industry issues. All abstracts will be evaluated on the strength of the abstract submitted, including content matter, market trend and relevance of the material. The program committee will give preference to abstracts that include end-user representation. Consultants and manufacturers may submit abstracts of a non-commercial nature, but all blatant commercial sales pitches will not be accepted for presentation.

Notification: All primary contacts will be notified in writing no later than April 16, 2010 via email as to whether or not their proposed COAL-GEN abstract has been selected.

Primary Contact Responsibilities: The primary contact will be responsible for meeting all deadlines and requirements regarding the paper presentation or panel participation. The primary contact must agree to submit a final written presentation to be included in the conference proceedings by May 28, 2010. This contact also needs to notify conference management of any changes, additions or corrections in author, co-author or panelist names, paper titles or availability to present the submitted paper at the appointed date and time. Unless otherwise noted on the abstract, the presenter will be considered the primary contact.

Speaker Registration: One presenter per paper accepted or up to five panelists per panel session will receive complimentary full conference registration, which includes entrance to the conference and exhibit hall, delegate lunches, exhibit hall receptions and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. All travel and hotel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the speaker. Co-presenters are encouraged to attend COAL-GEN, and we will gladly include their names in the conference program. However, they will be responsible for their own conference registration, hotel accommodations and other conference-related expenses.

For questions concerning the abstract submittal process, please contact:
Jan Simpson at +1-918-831-9736 or via email at coal-genconference@pennwell.com.

Join our leading lineup of top industry specialists and share your knowledge and insight with more than 4,500 colleagues.

Attendee Profile
• Utilities
• Independent power producers
• Power plant & transmission developers
• Coal technology companies
• Boiler, turbine, balance-of-power
• Architects/engineers
• Fuel suppliers
• Operation & maintenance providers
• Emissions control system vendors
• Research & development specialists
• Materials handling specialists
• Control system, IT and software specialists
• And others

Call for Papers Deadline: January 29, 2010