14th Global Insulation Conference, Exhibition & Awards 2019
25 - 26 September 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Selected early confirmed presentations
‘Development of a new material for high temperature insulation based on silica aerogels,’ Stefan Peterek, Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) der RWTH Aachen
‘Characteristics of slags generated by ArcelorMittal plants for a use as raw material in insulation production facilities / Air-cooled blast furnace (ACBF) slag - Basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag - Electric arc furnace slag (EAF) slag,’ Marc Fixaris, ArcelorMittal
'Improved flame retardant formulations and additives for styrenic and polyurethane foams to aid in recyclability,’ Ethel Garlaschi, Micaela Lorenzi, Greenchemicals
‘In-vitro test for bio-soluble mineral wool,’ Andrey Titov, TechnoNicol; Sergey Leonov, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
‘Reducing environmental impact in the packaging process while improving packaging quality,’ Allan Detlefsen, Tentoma A/S
‘Efficient quality assurance of insulating materials now and in the future: Methods for lambda-measurement, statistical data evaluation and data management solutions in the cloud,’ Alexander Frenzl, Netzsch
‘Future trends in the automation of the cold end of insulation production,’ Anders Andersen, Qubiqa
‘Reducing the thermal conductivity of polymeric foams: Methodology and case studies,’ Cristina Saiz-Arroyo, CellMat Technologies SL.
‘Using small scale fire tests and advanced simulation tools to improve product development, and to reduce time to market and total development costs,’ Torben Hansen, Dansk Brand- og sikringsteknisk Institut
... other presentation titles are in the process of confirmation
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Outline Conference programme 2019 - subject to change
| Tuesday 24 September 2019 | |
| 12.45 | Pre-booked Field trip participants gather outside the Grand Union Hotel in the city centre, to board bus to visit Knauf Insulation Experience Centre (bus leaves at 13.00, return to Exhibition centre at 17.00, latest). |
| 16.00 | Exhibitors can access the exhibition area - Conference Registration opens (to 20.00) |
| 18.00 -20.00 | Welcome party in the exhibition area for all exhibitors, delegates and speakers. |
| Wednesday 25 September 2019 | |
| 08.00 | Welcome coffee in the exhibition area and conference registration |
| 09.00 | Conference introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor |
| Session 1: Global insulation perspectives | |
| 10.15 | Meet the delegates session 1 (delegates have a chance to introduce themselves to the other attendees) |
| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Insulation exhibition area |
| Session 1: Global insulation perspectives - continued | |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| Session 2: Innovative insulation materials | |
| 15.00 | Meet the delegates session 2 (delegates have a chance to introduce themselves to the other attendees) |
| 15.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Insulation exhibition area |
| 17.15 | Conference session ends |
| 17.45 | Pre-registered participants gather at the Convention Centre to board buses for Gala Dinner |
| 18.00 | Coaches leave for the Global Insulation Awards Dinner at the Ljubljana Castle - Buses return to the Grand Union Hotel at approximately 22.30. |
| Thursday 26 September 2019 | |
| 08.30 | Coffee and networking in the exhibition area |
| 09.00 | Session 3: Insulation production technology advances |
| 10.00 | Speed dating in the conference room (bring plenty of business cards!) |
| 10.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Insulation exhibition area |
| Session 3: Insulation production technology advances - continued | |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| Session 4: Insulation quality control | |
| 16.30 | Farewell party and drinks, conference prize-giving |
| 17.30 | Event ends |
Conference programme 2018
| Monday 24 September 2018 | |
| 16.00 | Exhibitors can access the exhibition area - Conference Registration opens (to 20.00) |
| 18.00 -20.00 | Welcome party in the exhibition area for all exhibitors, delegates and speakers. |
| Tuesday 25 September 2018 | |
| 08.00 | Welcome coffee in the exhibition area and conference registration |
| 09.00 | Conference introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor |
| Session 1: Global insulation perspectives | |
| 09.15 | Paper 1: 'European and global insulation trends,' Martin Wiesweg, IHS Markit |
| 09.45 | Paper 2: ‘Multi-criteria comparison of insulation materials,’ Introduction by Edmar Meuwissen, EUMEPS; Daniel Savi, Büro für Umweltchemie |
| 10.15 | Meet the delegates session 1 (delegates have a chance to introduce themselves to the other attendees) |
| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Insulation exhibition area |
| Session 1: Global insulation perspectives - continued | |
| 11.30 | Paper 3: 'Digital tools to enhance energy efficiency potential,' Andreas Guertler, EiiF - European Industrial Insulation Foundation |
| 12.00 | Paper 4: ‘Ensuring a circular economy for insulation products,’ Stephen Long, EUMEPS |
| 12.30 | Paper 5: ‘Current status and future trends in the Egyptian insulation industry,’ Anas Nabil, Misr University of Science and Technology, Egypt |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| Session 2: Innovative insulation materials | |
| 14.00 | Paper 6: 'Innovation in insulation for the equipment Industry - Transforming PET bottles into green Insulation foams,’ Patrick Mathieu, Armacell |
| 14.30 | Paper 7: ‘PolyHIPEs for enhanced thermal insulation,’ Benjamin Naden, PRA World Ltd |
| 15.00 | Meet the delegates session 2 (delegates have a chance to introduce themselves to the other attendees) |
| 15.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Insulation exhibition area |
| 16.15 | Paper 8: ‘Commercialisation of the first PU aerogel board and a silica aerogel blanket for thermal insulation applications,’ Marc Fricke, Wibke Loelsberg, BASF |
| 16.45 | Paper 9: ‘Insulation concepts and materials for an innovative ultra-high temperature latent heat energy store,’ Stephan Lang, University of Stuttgart |
| 17.15 | Conference session ends |
| 17.45 | Pre-registered participants gather in the hotel lobby to board buses for Gala Dinner |
| 18.00 | Coaches leave for the Global Insulation Awards Dinner at the Palais Pallavicini - Buses return to the hotel at approximately 22.30. |
| Wednesday 26 September 2018 | |
| 08.30 | Coffee and networking in the exhibition area |
| Session 2: Innovative insulation materials - continued | |
| 09.00 | Paper 10: 'Nanofoams - disruptive thermal insulation materials,' Grazyna Mitchener, PolyChemTech |
| Session 3: Insulation production technology advances | |
| 09.30 | Paper 11: ‘Reducing environmental impact in the insulation packaging process while improving packaging quality,’ Henrik Raunkjaer, Tentoma A/S |
| 10.00 | Speed dating in the conference room (bring plenty of business cards!) |
| 10.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Insulation exhibition area |
| Session 3: Insulation production technology advances - continued | |
| 11.30 | Paper 12: ‘Advancements towards submicron pore size polystyrene foams,’ Flavia Almeida, va-Q-tec AG |
| 12.00 | Paper 13: ‘New methods and instruments for designing curing ovens for glass and stone wool, from Münstermann,’ Christian Raestrup, Sabrina Huesmann; Münstermann |
| 12.30 | Paper 14: ‘FiberVIP' - Process and product development of high-density thin cost-efficient vacuum-insulated glassfibre VIP for various applications,’ Stefan Krause, ISE Institut für Strukturleichtbau und Energieeffizienz gGmbH |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| Session 4: Insulation quality control | |
| 14.00 | Paper 15: ‘Indirect testing methods for fire testing for insulation materials,’ Ms Nurten Göz, Isidem Insulation, Turkey |
| 14.30 | Paper 16: 'Increased efficiency in daily quality control of insulation materials for CE-conformity,’ Alexander Frenzl, NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH |
| 15.00 | Paper 17: ‘Practical results of measuring fibre diameter using diamscope,’ Mark Brims, BSC Electronics Pty Ltd |
| 15.30 | Farewell party and drinks, conference prize-giving |
| 16.30 | Event ends |
