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Introduction
The 19th International Conference on Water Jetting will be
held in Nottingham, UK, from 15-17 October 2008. This, the
original conference on this technology, is the premier event
in Europe. The development of ultra high-pressure pumps in
the early 1970s transformed the water jetting industry and
led to the birth of this International Conference. Since the
first conference, water jetting has grown into a mature industry
with applications ranging from precision shaping of hard to
machine materials, to environmentally friendly cleaning in
many industries and the decommissioning of munitions and the
removal of damaged flesh from severe wounds.
The
addition of abrasives to waterjets has resulted in a cutting
tool with unique capabilities, including the ability to cut
without heat. Difficult cleaning problems have been solved
using the technology, increasing the scope for recycling waste
product. Decommissioning weapons, nuclear installations and
oil and gas facilities in safety is now simpler. Fire fighting,
rescue and other emergency service challenges are examples
of some of the life-saving solutions achieved by water jetting.
Scope
For the forthcoming conference we are looking for the latest
developments and applications to chart the continuing advancement
of the technology. We welcome papers and especially innovative
case studies on:-
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Fundamental research, new developments and innovative designs
- Solutions
to industrial problems and usage in difficult and dangerous
environments
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Cutting capabilities - from foodstuffs to metal and stone
- in factories or open sites
- Environmental
tasks - recycling, decommissioning, cleaning
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Health and Safety, including training, standards and legislative
requirements
- Economics
and cost comparisons with alternative cutting methods
Your solution
may be the answer to another's problem so please tell us about
your achievements. Here are just some of the application areas
for the technology:-
- Civil
Engineering including mining and quarrying, tunnelling,
construction, contracting, hydro-demolition and stone and
ceramic cutting
- Transportation
including aerospace, automobile, shipbuilding and ship repair
- Traditional
manufacturing including applications in production and job
shops
- Environmental
work to meet military, nuclear, oil and gas and cleaning
and surface preparation requirements.
Offers
of Papers
Authors are invited to submit title and abstract within the
scope of the Conference, to reach the Conference Organiser
by 28 March 2008. The abstract must be relevant to the scope,
and the title should briefly describe the content of the paper.
Selection
of papers will take account of originality, relevance and
likely interest to delegates. Predominantly theoretical papers
are expected to include experimental or other practical validation
and/or details of likely application. Papers should be of
a technical nature. Where authors wish to support their presentations
with commercial material, we recommend that they also take
an exhibition stand
Download
the call for papers now or print off our webpage
form
Conference
Publications
The papers from this Conference and related titles are professionally
published and available through BHR Group. For further details,
visit our website at www.bhrconferences.com
Venue
The Conference will be held at Days Hotel, Nottingham, UK.
Travel and accommodation details will be included in the registration
leaflet available in summer 2008.
Technical
Advisory Committee
Mr
N Allen - Water Jetting Association
Mr M Fairhurst - BHR Group Limited
Dr J Folkes - University of Nottingham
Mr P Longman ( Chairman), - KMT Waterjet Systems
Dr R J Fowell - University of Leeds
Dr C McNally - Rolls Royce plc
Mr D Miller - Miller Innovations
Mr R Phillips - Powerjet Systems Limited
International
Members
Professor R Ciccu - University of Cagliari
Digita, Italy
Mr J Gardner - Kennemetal Inc, USA
Dr M Hashish - Flow International Corp,
USA
Professor R Kobayashi - Ishinomaki Senshu
University, Japan
Professor M Monno - Politecnico Di Milano,
Italy
Prof D A Summers - University of Missouri-Rolla,
USA
Mr F Trieb - BHDT GmbH, Austria
Prof J Vasek - Academy of Sciences of
Czech Republic
Dr M M Vijay - VLN Advanced Technologies Inc, Canada
Dr T Yahiro - Tokyo Consultant Corporation, Japan
Exhibition
There will be a tabletop exhibition alongside the Conference.
Exhibition stands will be limited and prospective exhibitors
are strongly advised to register their interest with the organisers
at the earliest opportunity. Each exhibitor will be offered
a five-minute presentation to the delegates.
Assisted
Delegate Places
With its aim to spread knowledge to a wider audience, VLN
Advanced Technologies Inc of Canada is generously offering
financial sponsorship support for deserving candidates who
would otherwise be unable to attend the Conference. If you
feel you may be eligible and wish to apply for a sponsorship
place, please contact the organisers for an application form.
About
BHR Group
BHR Group's involvement in jetting began in 1972 with its
first International Conference on this important technology.
Since the early 1980's we have continued to investigate, research,
develop and extend the capability of abrasive waterjet cutting
processes - particularly for difficult, inaccessible and hazardous
operations.
Particular
emphasis has been placed on directly injected, abrasive suspension
jet development, of which DIAJET is the prime example. BHR
Group's Jetting Technology Centre team comprises of specialists
working on a range of problems from underwater cutting to
fine high beam precision machining of difficult materials
and explosives decommissioning. Services to clients range
from cutting trials to consultancy, research, and equipment
supply. Complete cutting systems are developed and supplied
for specific applications, along with technical support, training
and back-up services.
More
Information
For further details about the Conference, please contact:
Conference Organiser
BHR Group Limited
The Fluid Engineering Centre
Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0AJ
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1234 750422
Fax: +44 (0) 1234 750074
Web: www.bhrconferences.com
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