IAES 2011 - The International Conference on Industrial Applications of Energy Systems (IAES’11)

INTRODUCTION
The International Conference on Industrial Applications of Energy Systems (IAES’11) and World Renewable Energy Network Regional Conference aim to attract the interest of specialists, academicians and researchers from the international community working in research areas related to Power and Energy Systems. IAES’11 Conference and WREN Conference allow the scientific community in Oman, the Middle East and around the world to exchange research and educational ideas and experience. The conference program will be chaired by international scholars and will focus on many fields of power and energy systems.

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CONFERENCE HISTORY
Following the success of the previous Conferences on Industrial Applications of Energy Systems, Sohar University and the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN) are pleased to invite you to participate in the forthcoming international joint conference: World Renewable Energy ? Oman in cooperation with World Renewable Energy Regional Conference ? UK incorporating the 4th International Conference on Industrial Applications of Energy Systems (IAES'11. This Conference aims to provide a forum for the dissemination of information on renewable energy, environment and green buildings.
This year, the Conference will be conducted under the esteemed patronage of “TBA”. The Steering Committee and Advisory Committee are composed of key individuals from industry, commerce, government and academia from Oman and abroad.


TARGET AUDIENCE
The conference organizers encourage the participation of researchers, educators, consultants, engineers, investors, environmentalists, policymakers and the general public interested in power systems and the application of renewable energy technologies. There will be keynote addresses from internationally recognized speakers. In addition, invited speeches from professionals are expected to enrich the conference program. A wide range of technical papers are included in the program over the three day period.


THEMES
Basic Energy research
Wind Energy
Solar thermal, photovoltaic
Ocean /tidal / wave
Biomass / Bio-fuels
Hydrogen / fuel cell
Geothermal
Energy Management & Policies
Renewable energy implementation & Management
Energy efficient and green buildings design
Policy, legislation & incentives for renewable energy
Deregulation and Restructuring in Energy Markets
Energy conservation regulations & incentives.
Environmental issues
Technologies,Applications & System Integration
Power generation
Heating, Cooling, Air conditioning
Water pumping/desalination
Industrial & Agricultural applications
Market adoption of new energy technologies
Energy efficient technologies in buildings & computer applications
Energy Industries & Economics
Energy Markets
Strategic Energy Planning, Energy Management
Energy Production, Transformation and Transmission
Small Hydroelectric Power Plants
Production and Installation of Energetic Equipments
Best practices for energy saving
Rural and economic development
Economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy
Electric Power System
Power Quality
Deregulation of Electric Supply Industry
Grid connected & off grid connected systems
Renewable Energy Planning & Monitoring


KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.


INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS
Prospective authors are invited to submit a one page abstract, paper size A4, in English, relevant to the themes listed above. The abstract must include the title, authors' full name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers. Following the review, selected authors will be invited to submit their full paper, not exceeding 6 pages of A4, according to the format and templates supplied. The papers will be printed in the proceedings from the authors’ typed manuscript with soft editing and formatting. The papers must be presented by one of the authors, otherwise, they will not published in the conference proceedings. Detailed instructions to the authors are available on the conference website.


IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission 31 May 2011
Abstract Acceptance Notification 30 June 2011
Full Paper Submission 15 October 2011
Full Paper Acceptance Notification 15 November 2011
Final Paper Submission 7 December 2011
Download IEEE template for full paper submission


REGISTRATION AND FEES
Authors and delegates wishing to attend the Conference are invited to register by following the instructions on the conference Website: www.soharuni.edu.om/iaes2011/iaes2011.htm.

Download registration form


PAYMENT METHOD
Sohar University Bank information:
Bank Name : BANK SOHAR S.A.O.G
Branch Name : Sohar Branch | P.O.BOX 831 | P.CODE 311 - Sohar, Sultanate of Oman
Swift Code : BSHROMRU
Account Name : Sohar University LLC
Account Number : 002020004411


COMMITTEES
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON


VENUE AND ACCOMODATION
The Conference will take place in the newly built Crowne Plaza Hotel ? Sohar, Oman. The hotel is furnished with 125 rooms, executive facilities, a gym and pool. The restaurant provides a varied selection of food. The Crowne Plaza will provide accommodation to Conference participants at a special, reduced, rate for the duration of the Conference days. All costs of accommodation and meals are paid by the participant and paid directly to the hotel.
There are also other other variety of hotels with different prices, in Sohar, where you can book your room. Below is some information about these hotels:

Sohar Beach Hotel
Telephone No Fax No Single Double
26841111 26843766
80.000RO

With breakfast

80.00RO

With breakfast

Address: Sallan Road PO Box 122 All Tareef Sohar 321 Oman

Al Wadi Hotel
Telephone No Fax No Single Double
26840058 26841997
38.000RO +17%

With breakfast

48.00RO +17%

With breakfast

Address:P.O. Box: 459, PCI 331, Sohar, Oman

Crowne Plaza
Telephone No Fax No Single Double
26850850 26850800
99.000RO + 17%

With breakfast

108.000RO+17%

With breakfast

Address: Falaj Al-Qabail Roundabout, PO Box 322, Sohar, Oman

Sadaf Hotel Apartments
Telephone No Fax No Single Double Apartment Suite
26841416 26841416
20 OR

23 OR
35 OR

60 OR
Address: P.O. Box 311, PCI 311, Sohar, Oman

Mabahj Garnatha Flat & Hotel Rental
Telephone No Fax No Small Single Big Single Flat
26844540 26844540
15 OR

20 OR
30 OR

Address: P.O. Box 610, PCI 311, Sohar, Oman


ABOUT OMAN
The Sultanate of Oman is an independent country in the south-eastern quarter of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said came into power in 1970 and has since then reformed, developed and modernised this jewel of the Peninsula


ABOUT SOHAR
Sohar is the ancient capital of Oman and the reputed birthplace of Sindbad the Sailor. It is located on the lush Batinah coast and lapped by the calm waters of the Gulf of Oman. The coastal plain of rich agricultural land and palm-fringed beaches is often described as the “breadbasket of Oman”. Sohar is ideally situated for those wishing to explore the countryside. It is surrounded by the ancient copper mines, and short journeys into the foothills of Jabel Akhdhar reveals the delightful fortified towns of Ibri, Nakhl, Rustaq and Nizwa. Sohar is located halfway between Muscat and Dubai, and enjoys a strategic location.

Sohar is developing into an important industrial hub in Oman. The Sohar Industrial area is witnessing the construction of many mega projects that have attracted large-scale investments from a range of multinational corporations.
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ABOUT SOHAR UNIVERSITY
Sohar University is the first private university in Oman, and is affiliated with The University of Queensland in Australia, one of the 100 universities in the world. Sohar University is committed to international standard research which benefits industries in Oman, particularly in the Batinah region. Sohar University is actively engaging in research and consultancies with industries in the Sohar Industrial Complex and Sohar Port.

The Faculty of Engineering at Sohar University in Sohar was established in 2001 in collaboration with the University of Queensland. The Faculty of Engineering offers Diploma, Advanced Transition Diploma and Bachelor Degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Chemical Engineering. The Faculty is planning to offer Diploma in Civil Engineering.


CONTACT INFORMATION
IAES Conference and WREN Regional Conference

Faculty of Engineering, Sohar University

Sohar, Sultanate of Oman

Telephone : (968) 26720101 , ext 412, 236 or 237

FAX : (968) 26720102
Postal address :

P.O. Box 44, PC 311, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman
Electronic mail

General Information: iaes-AT-soharuni.edu.om

Website

www.soharuni.edu.om/iaes2011/iaes2011.htm