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8th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
25 - 28 Jul 2010
Hilton Nashville Downtown
Nashville, TN
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2010 Call for Papers
Aerospace Power Systems
Energy Conversion Device Technology
Energy Policy, Environmental and Historical Perspectives
Energy Storage Technology
Fuels, Combustion, and Terrestrial Energy Systems
General Information
Thermal Management Technology
Young Professionals


2010 Call for Papers

To submit a paper, click "Submit a Paper" on the right-hand side of this page.

To download a PDF of the Call for Papers, click HERE



Aerospace Power Systems

Technical papers are being sought on power system and subsystems developed specifically for aerospace applications. Papers may include concepts, development initiatives, testing, simulations, and mission requirements addressing the broad range of power for aircraft and space applications. Papers discussing aerospace-specific power technologies, operational performance, requirements, and system designs are highly desired. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Space Power System Designs and Operational Performance

  • New power technology for space applications
  • Space station
  • Space exploration missions
  • Spacecraft solar
  • Spacecraft radioisotope
  • Space environment interactions


Aero Power System Design and Operational Performance

  • New power technology for aero applications
  • Aircraft
  • UAV
  • Balloon


Specific Space Power Systems

  • Directed energy power
  • Missile power systems
  • Spacecraft solar arrays
  • Radioisotope power systems
  • Space nuclear reactors
  • Solar thermal power for spacecraft
  • Spacecraft tether power systems
  • Space solar power concepts
  • Energy and power architectures for lunar exploration
  • Mars surface power systems
  • Power systems for deep space exploration


Electrical Power System Management and Distribution

  • Power system architecture
  • In-orbit battery management and calibration
  • Space power system fault protections
  • High voltage systems
  • New power components
  • Superconductors


Power System Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation

Terrestrial Applications of Aerospace Technology

Weapon Power Systems and Studies

Applications of Nanotechnology for Aerospace Systems



Energy Conversion Device Technology

Technical papers are sought that discuss the details of various types of energy conversion devices, including, but not limited to, the specific devices listed below. Papers should address specific characteristics, processes, and methodologies. Topics may include initial concepts, device component fabrication, modeling, analysis, testing, operation, and applications.

Direct Energy Conversion Devices and Components

  • AMTEC
  • Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Photovoltaic devices
  • Thermionics
  • Thermoacoustic engines
  • Thermoelectrics
  • Thermophotovoltaics


Thermodynamic Devices, Components, and Systems

  • Advanced cycles
  • Brayton and Rankine cycles
  • Heat engines and heat pumps
  • MEMS
  • Stirling engines


Advanced Energy Conversion Concepts

Combined Heat/Electrical Power Concepts

Applications of Nanotechnology for Energy Conversion



Energy Policy, Environmental and Historical Perspectives

Technical papers are being sought on the various aspects of energy policy, global energy use, new energy initiatives, the effect of energy production on the environment, and the environmental impact based on the utilization of new or existing technologies. Papers that provide insight on regulations, legislation, and/or actions adopted by individuals, groups, or governments relative to future energy availability and environmental energy issues, including global, regional, local, or company policy initiatives are highly encouraged. Papers are also sought that provide a historical perspective on energy conversion technologies, policy, and energy use, as well as trends toward the future.

Energy Policy

  • Energy independence via technology/initiatives
  • Federal, state, and local energy initiatives
  • Energy use/issues for transportation/vehicles
  • Deregulation of electric utilities
  • Emission regulatory standards
  • Energy for developing countries


Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency

  • Global energy production, use, and transmission
  • Greenhouse gas emission studies and policy
  • Sustainable/green energy initiatives
  • “Carbon neutral” energy production
  • Energy conservation
  • City planning for energy efficiency
  • Impact of advanced energy technologies


Aerospace Power Policy Issues

  • The role of research and advanced technology
  • Use of nuclear power systems in space
  • Plutonium-238 availability for future missions


Historical Perspectives

  • Terrestrial energy use and technology development
  • Aircraft power technologies and trends
  • Space power technologies and trends



Energy Storage Technology

Technical papers are being sought that discuss all primary or secondary devices or mediums utilized to store, charge, recharge, or regenerate a source of energy for immediate or delayed utilization. Of great interest are papers discussing innovative methods, materials, and processes, including lessons learned. Topics may include initial concepts, device component fabrication, analysis and testing, and energy storage system testing, operation, and applications.
Capacitive Energy Storage

  • Supercapacitors
  • Ultracapacitors


Flywheel Energy Storage

  • Device components
  • System operation, test, and analysis


Primary Batteries

  • Lithium cells and advanced batteries
  • Active primary batteries
  • Reserve batteries
  • Thermal batteries


Rechargeable Cells and Batteries

  • Lithium ion
  • Lithium polymer
  • Nickel cadmium
  • Nickel hydrogen
  • Nickel metal hydride
  • Electric vehicle batteries
  • Special purpose batteries


Fuel Cells

  • Components and system designs
  • Regenerative


Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage

Applications of Nanotechnology for Energy Storage



Fuels, Combustion, and Terrestrial Energy Systems

Technical papers are being sought that address the latest research, developments, and viable new technologies applicable to fuels, combustion research, and terrestrial power systems. The primary focus of this topic area is on the development, application, and operation of power systems for terrestrial systems. This topic area focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Combustion

  • Advanced designs
  • Micro-combustors
  • Waste fuels
  • Opportunity fuels
  • Pollution
  • Chemical kinetics
  • Diagnostics
  • Modeling and simulation


Alternative Fuels

  • Biomass
  • Hydrogen
  • Ammonia
  • Solar fuels


Energy Efficient Vehicle Technology

  • Electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Alternative-fueled vehicles


Terrestrial Energy Systems

  • Fossil fuels
  • Geothermal
  • Nuclear and advanced nuclear
  • Photovoltaic and solar thermal systems
  • Wind and tidal systems
  • Building energy


Transmission, Distribution, and Utilization

  • Power transmission technology
  • Cogeneration
  • Cryogenic systems
  • Distributed generation
  • Utility power electronics


Mobile and Military Power Systems

  • Marine energy systems
  • Electric ship components and systems
  • Advanced naval power systems
  • Transportable military power
  • Small portable power designs

Applications of Nanotechnology for Terrestrial Systems



General Information
Procedures for Abstract Submisson

Abstract and Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Warning-Technology Transfer Considerations
Prospective authors who are U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who are not explicitly acting as agents of a non-U.S. entity) are reminded that technology transfer guidelines have extended considerably the time required for review of abstracts and completed papers by U.S. government agencies. All authors are reminded that internal (company) plus external (government) reviews can consume 16 weeks or more. Such reviews, if required, are the responsibility of the author. Authors should determine the extent of approval necessary early in the paper preparation process to preclude paper withdrawals and late paper submittal.

Procedures for Abstract and Manuscript Submittal
On the right-hand side of the IECEC website, click “Submit a Paper” and follow the instructions listed on the screen to follow.
This Web site will be open for abstract submittal starting 19 August 2009 and remain open through 19 November 2009. If you have questions regarding the abstract or manuscript criteria or questions about AIAA policy, please contact the Technical Papers Specialist, Ann Ames, at anna@aiaa.org or 703.264.7549. If you have any difficulty with the submittal process, please e-mail ScholarOne Technical Support at ts.acsupport@thomson.com or call the direct number 434.964.4100; or the toll free number (U.S. only) 888.503.1050.

Authors will be notified of paper acceptance or rejection on or about 25 February 2010. Instructions for preparation of final manuscripts will be provided by AIAA for accepted papers only. Authors must submit their final manuscripts electronically via the Web site for publication no later than 8 July 2010. IECEC is an unclassified conference. All abstracts and papers by U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who are not explicitly acting as agents of a non-U.S. entity) must be approved through the ITAR, and in many cases other (e.g., corporate) approval processes. Authors are encouraged to contact their company’s ITAR and Intellectual Property point of contact to start the approval process early, thus ensuring timely approval and submittal of the paper.

General Submission Guidelines
Abstracts are to be submitted subject to the following general rules:

  • An abstract of at least 1000 words is recommended, with key figures and references to pertinent publication in the existing literature; contact session organizers for specifics. Authors must clearly identify new or significant aspects of their work in the abstract. Abstracts must be received by 19 November 2009.
  • The abstract should include key figures that illustrate the primary intent of the author’s message. Dummy figures are acceptable if final data are not available, provided that final data will be submitted with the manuscript. The review and acceptance process will be weighted in favor of authors who submit more relevant documentation of their proposed papers.
  • The abstract should not be submitted to more than one technical area. If an author is unsure which area is most appropriate, it is the author’s responsibility to communicate with the technical program organizers in question well before the abstract submission deadline to determine to which area the abstract should be submitted. There is too little time in the review process for an abstract rejected by one technical program chair to be forwarded for review by another.
  • Early submissions are encouraged to permit review and discussion of the abstracts among the technical program organizers, by the technical session chairs, and, if appropriate, with potential authors before final selections for the program are made. Abstracts submitted after 19 November 2009 may be subject to rejection without review.
  • Authors will be notified of paper acceptance on or about 25 February 2010. An author’s kit, containing detailed instructions and guidelines for submitting papers to AIAA, will be made available to authors of accepted papers.
  • As abstracts may be reviewed by non-U.S. persons, if required they should undergo ITAR review.
  • Additional guidelines and exceptions to the aforementioned guidelines (except for deadlines) can be made at the discretion of the technical chair.


Publication Policy
AIAA will not consider for presentation or publication any paper that has been previously presented or published or is currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors will be required to sign a statement to this effect. Final manuscripts are due at AIAA by 8 July 2010. A general “no paper, no podium” and “no podium, no paper” policy will be in effect for contributed and invited papers (see immediately below). The length of the paper should be appropriate for a conference paper—not a major project, final report, or final thesis. Videotaped presentations will not be allowed. Submittal of an abstract is interpreted as an intention to attend the conference and to present the final paper.

"No Paper, No Podium" and "No Podium, No Paper" Policy
No Paper, No Podium. If a written paper is not submitted by the final manuscript deadline, authors will not be permitted to present the paper at the conference. Final manuscripts are due at AIAA by 8 July 2010. It is the responsibility of those authors whose papers are accepted to ensure that a representative attends the conference to present the paper. ITAR approval is required for publication and presentation of a paper by a U.S. Person (a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident who is not explicitly acting as an agent of a non-U.S. entity). Coordination of ITAR approval is the responsibility of the author and the author’s organization.
No Podium, No Paper. If an author does not give their scheduled presentation, the paper will be removed from the conference proceedings and list of published papers.



Thermal Management Technology

Technical papers are being sought that illustrate the delicate balance of temperature, results of practical applications, tests, simulations, and R&D initiatives of thermal management. Papers discussing operational performance, current limitations, and study results of thermal management components and systems for aircraft, spacecraft, and terrestrial applications are encouraged.

Micro Chemical and Thermal Systems (Micro CATS)

Heat Transfer and Transport

  • Heat exchangers
  • Heat pipes and capillary pumped loops
  • Phase change heat transfer


Thermal Energy Storage

  • Advanced materials
  • TES applications and issues


Thermal Systems and Components

  • Cooling electronic components
  • Cryogenic cooler systems
  • Modeling and simulation of thermal systems
  • Power systems cooling
  • Solar collector thermal design


Thermal System Applications and Unique Environments

  • Building heating and cooling
  • Waste heat utilization
  • Thermal control of machinery and electronics
  • Aircraft
  • Spacecraft
  • Lunar/Martian surface & deep space applications


Applications of Nanotechnology for Thermal Management



Young Professionals

Young professionals are encouraged to participate in the Young Professionals Presentation Program, which provides young professionals under the age of 35 with the opportunity to present their work at a national AIAA technical conference. This program integrates young engineers into the regular sessions and allows them to give presentations covering continuing and in-process design or research works, in addition to completed projects. The Young Professionals Presentation program allows for oral presentations only; manuscripts are not required, but are encouraged. The “no paper, no podium” policy is waived for the Young Professionals Presentation Program; published papers are not required. The program is fully supported by the AIAA Technical Activities Committee. Presentation topics should cover work in which the presenting engineer is engaged or is intimately familiar. To submit your work for consideration, submit a brief abstract (500 words or less) to the topic area for which you wish to be considered and mark the presentation “Young Professionals Presentation.” Abstracts must be submitted as specified in this Call for Papers.

Dates To Remember
24-Nov-2009
Abstract submission deadline.

01-Jul-2010
End early registration.

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