IPC 2014 - 10th International Pipeline Conference (IPC 2014)

Due to overwhelming author response for the 2012 conference, resulting in an oversupply of papers, there will be increased emphasis on the review process to ensure only the highest quality papers are accepted. This begins with acceptance of abstracts. Authors are advised that their abstracts should be approximately 300 ? 400 words in length and must include full names, addresses, telephone and/or fax numbers, and email contact information of the author/s. In the case of multiple authors, please indicate one primary contact (maximum five authors per paper; if more than five authors are listed on an abstract and/or paper, the first five will be recognized for publication with ASME).
The official language of IPC 2014 is English. All presentations must be in English. All presenters must be fluent in English. When considering whether to submit an abstract, be advised that if the abstract is accepted (upon review), authors will be invited to submit a formal Draft Paper in a full-length Technical Presentation and/or Poster format.
There will be a limit to the number of papers that can ultimately be accepted for formal presentation at the conference. Due to the success of Poster Sessions at IPC 2012, Poster format papers are encouraged. Poster format papers will allow authors to have more direct discussion with IPC delegates regarding their work. Please select Poster as your paper type when submitting your abstract. Papers presented as posters are eligible for publication by ASME provided all other criteria are met.
Short papers (as defined by ASME Guidelines) will not be accepted for IPC 2014.
Review Criteria
Abstracts will be judged on their content emphasizing new knowledge or experience/test results and their technical merit and interest relative to the conference. Authors shall avoid commercial references within their abstracts and papers.
ASME author guidelines will be followed; the link for the guidelines can be found at https://www.asme.org/shop/proceedings/conference-p....
Final paper acceptance will be at the discretion of the Technical Committee.
Abstract Submission
Abstracts may be submitted online to the Conference WebTool. The link to the Conference WebTool will be open in early Fall 2013. The deadline for submission of abstracts is November 1, 2013.
All abstract submissions received on or before November 1, 2013 will be entered into our draw to win one of two incentive prizes (provided their abstracts are accepted and the authors subsequently attend to present their papers at IPC 2014). The draw will be held and winners presented at IPC 2014.
When your abstract is submitted to the Conference WebTool you will be notified of your abstract confirmation number.
Schedule for Publication
If you are planning to submit an abstract for consideration for IPC 2014 please note the following deadlines:
Submission of Abstract, November 1, 2013
Author Notification of Abstract Acceptance, December 2, 2013
Submission of Full-Length Draft Paper for Review, February 3, 2014*
Paper Reviews Completed, March 31, 2014
Initial Author Notification of Acceptance/Revision Requirements, April 18, 2014. (Please note: At this date and onwards, Poster format paper candidates may also be identified if it is determined a technical paper is better suited for a poster format.)
Electronic Copyright Form Submission Process Opens, April 18, 2014
Submission of Revised Paper for Review (if required), April 30, 2014
Author Notification of Acceptance of Revised Paper, May 9, 2014
Submission of Copyright Form, May 23, 2014
Submission of Final Paper, May 23, 2014
Author Registration Deadline, May 30, 2014 (Please note: Final Papers can only be confirmed once the presenting author is registered for IPC 2014).
The above deadlines are subject to change. Please refer to the Conference Website, www.internationalpipelineconference.com for confirmed dates.
Publication of final paper/s is subject to author/s commitment to attend and present their paper/s at the conference and will be at the discretion of the Technical Committee. The Technical Committee reserves the right to require a pre-paid deposit prior to approving authors’ papers for IPC 2014.
* At the time of submitting a full-length draft paper (February 3, 2014), authors are advised to initiate the VISA application process, if required, for travel to Canada to present an accepted final paper. We have experienced issues in the past where VISAs were not received in time, and papers needed to be omitted or withdrawn as a result.
Tutorials / Student Papers / Panels
Tutorials
Tutorials are intended to provide information to conference participants, which will enhance their ability to enjoy the conference. Persons interested in providing a tutorial for IPC should contact the Conference Technical Coordinator at info-AT-InternationalPipelineConference.com.
Student Paper Competition
Graduate and Undergraduate Students are invited to participate in the seventh Student Paper Competition to be held in conjunction with IPC. Details of the competition will be posted to the International Pipeline Conference web site. The deadline for Student Competition abstract submissions is November 1, 2013.
Please select Student Paper as your paper type when submitting your abstract. A covering letter from your supervisor stating that you are a student in good standing may be requested.
Panel Sessions
Panel sessions will be organized based on interest and availability of panelists.
If you have an idea for a panel session you would like to see, participate in, or organize, please contact the Conference Technical Coordinator at info-AT-InternationalPipelineConference.com.