Seminars, Conferences & Workshop @ AIT

Seminars, Conferences & Workshop @ AIT

Thursday, 27 June , 1:00- 2:00 p.m. , Room 106, Chalerm Prakiat Building, ISE Program: ‘Infineon Technologies’ and ‘An Overview of Microelectronics Industry: Latest Wafer Technology’ Presentations

The presentations will be conducted by Mr. Michael Tiefenbacher, Head Microelectronics Design Centre in Asia and Mr. Mark Hsiao, University Liaison Projects and Relation Management
Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific, Singapore with the cooperation of the School of Advanced Technologies, AIT.

The presentations will focus on the following:
* Infineon Overview
* Infineon in AP
* R&D; in Infineon
* Requirement for Successful ‘System on Chip’ Development
* Future Challenge
* Development Centre in Singapore

Friday, June 28, 2002 at 1:30 p.m., Room IE-106, Chalerm Prakiat (ISE) Building: The Microelectronics Program of the School of Advanced Technologies is organizing a seminar entitled ‘Nanomaterials: Past, Present and Future’

The seminar will be conducted by Dr. J. Dutta,
School of Engineering Sciences and Techniques, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 1015 Ecublens, Switzerland

Abstract:

The emerging fields of nanoscience and nano-engineering are
leading to unprecedented understanding and control over the fundamental building blocks of all physical matter. Today nanophase engineering expands in a rapidly growing number of structural and functional materials, both inorganic and organic, allowing to manipulate mechanical, catalytic, electric, magnetic, optical and electronic functions. The production of
nanophase or cluster-assembled materials, is usually based upon the creation of separated small clusters which then are fused into a bulk-like material or on their embedding into compact liquid or solid matrix materials. e.g. nanophase silicon, which differs from normal silicon in physical and electronic properties, could be applied to macroscopic semiconductor processes to create new electronic devices. For instance, when ordinary glass is doped with quantized semiconductor ”colloids,” it becomes a high-performance optical medium with potential applications in optical computing.

There is a spurt of recent interest in nanotechnology with US R&D;
spending of more than 400 Mil US$ while the rest of the world has a commitment of nearly 1 Bil US$, this year. In a recent report on
nanotechnology, nanomaterials are considered to directly influence about 80% of the total industrial output in 2002.ii In this talk we will
introduce some of the technical reasons for the worldwide interest in nanomaterials, and its current and potential future applications in opto-electronic devices, sensors, among others.

1-5, 8-12 and 15-19 July, AIT Centre Room B115: Electric Power System Management (EPSM) FoS, SERD workshop on ‘Power System Planning, Operation and Management.’

Electric Power System Management (EPSM) FoS is organizing a
a medium-term training workshop this month on POWER SYSTEM PLANNING, OPERATION AND
MANAGEMENT consisting of three modules: (i)
Power System Planning and Analysis (July 1-5, 2002), (ii) Power System
operation and control (July 8-12, 2002), (iii) Power System Management
Under Deregulation (July 15-19, 2002). The seminar is organized by the Energy
Program, School of Environment, Resources and Development, AIT.

Interested persons may attend one or more specific modules. The working language of
workshop is English and will be held AIT Centre Room B115.

The workshop will benefit Engineers, Researchers who deal with design,
planning,operation, and management works in power utilities, SPP, IPP
and Institutions. The main topics covered in the workshop will be:

Module 1: Power System Planning & Analysis (July 1-5, 2002)

• Power System Planning & Analysis – An Introduction
• Fundamentals of Power System Analysis
• Modelling of Power System Components
• Power System Transmission & Distribution Planning
• Organization and Finance of Power Utility
• Load Flow Analysis
• Distribution Load Flow
• Transient Stability Analysis
• Small Signal Stability
• Transient Analysis of HVDC Line
• Introduction to EMTP/PSCAD
• Laboratory Sessions on Load Flow, Transient Stability
  Analysis, Power System Stability Design, and EMTPDC/PSCAD

Module 2: Power System Operation & Control (July 8-12, 2002)

• Architecture & Functions of Energy Management Systems
• Load Frequency Control
• Economic Load Dispatch and OPF
• State Estimation/Distribution Automation
• Power System Security
• Power Quality
• Unit Commitment
• Load Forecasting
• Voltage Stability- Fundamentals
• Voltage Stability- Monitoring & Control
• Sub-synchronous Resonance
• Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)
• Laboratory Sessions on OPF, Unit Commitment, Voltage Stability
• Field Visit to EGAT Planning Division and Control Center

Module 3: Power System Management under Deregulation (July 15-19, 2002)

• Introduction to Power System Deregulation
• International Experiences
• Distributed Generation
• Thailand Restructuring Plan
• Thailand Future Generation
• Power System Restructuring Models
• Trading Arrangements
• Roles and Responsibilities of ISO
• Market Power
• Transmission Pricing
• Available Transfer Capacity
• Congestion Management
• Ancillary Services
• AGC in Deregulated Market
• Visit of Bangpakong Power Plant and Training Center.

The participants will be given the opportunity to attend the lectures
and computer simulation practices, which will lead them to find out
practical problems encounter in power system planning, operation and
management and to find out possible solutions. Field trips to power
stations are also planned.

For attendees from government agencies, state enterprises, or
universities, the registration fee is 10,000 Baht/module. For students,
the registration fee is 8,000 Baht/module.

For further information please call: Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul, EPSM Coordinator
Energy Program, SERD, AIT, Tel: +66-2524-5421, +66-2524-5437
Fax: +66-2524-5439

Thursday, 4 July, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noontime, Room S-101, SERD Building: ‘Hopf Bifurcation Control and Indices for Power System with Interacting Generator and FACTS Controllers’ Seminar.

The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Mithulananthan Nadarajah, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Abstract:

Power system oscillations, especially electromechanical oscillations, have been a major concern in power system planning and operation. Given the characteristics and nature of these oscillations, these problems can be studied well using Hopf bifurcation theory, which describes the onset of an oscillatory problem in nonlinear systems.

This research work presents two indices to predict and detect oscillatory problem in power systems using Hopf bifurcations; one of them is preferred as an on-line operational tool due to its higher computational speed. Application of these indices on several test power systems, including the IEEE 50-machines test system, is also included to demonstrate the usefulness of the indices. Simulation results indicate that the indices are smooth and fairly linear with respect to the loading factor of the system.

It also clearly demonstrates the direct association between electromechanical oscillations and Hopf bifurcations in power systems. The amelioration of the oscillation problem or Hopf bifurcation from the generator side, using PSS controllers, and from the transmission side, using FACTS controllers, is studied in detail. A new placement technique for a shunt-FACTS controller for the purpose of oscillation damping is also proposed.

The increasing trend in the number of FACTS controllers used in power systems could lead to some undesirable interactions between FACTS and power system controllers or among FACTS controllers. The importance of and tools needed to study this problem are demonstrated in a test system through the analysis of a negative interaction leading to an oscillatory unstable condition.

Tuesday, 9 July 2002 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in room E206, SERD Building: The School of Environment,
Resources and Development, UEEM Program will organize a special lecture on ‘Surfactant-based Microemulsion Systems for Soil Remediation
and Solvent Replacement: From Concept to Application.’ The lecture will be conducted by Prof. D. A. Sabatini, Sun Oil Company Chair and Associate Director, The Institute for Applied Surfactant Research, The University of Oklahoma, USA

Abstract:

Soil and aquifer remediation is frequently limited by contaminants strongly sorbed to and/or capillary-bound in the soil. Surfactant-enhanced soil remediation is an innovative technology for overcoming these limitations and thus expediting soil cleanup. Petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents are common contaminants in soil and aquifer systems. Remediation of these hydrocarbons can be expedited by enhanced solubilization, using surfactant micellar systems, or by physical displacement (mobilization), resulting from ultra-low interfacial tension, middle phase microemulsion systems. For chlorinated solvents, vertical migration concerns limit the use of middle phase microemulsions – for this application we utilize a hybrid system (super-solubilization), which maximizes the solubility enhancement while minimizing the potential for vertical migration. Economic analyses demonstrate that maximizing solubility enhancement, minimizing surfactant losses and reusing the surfactant
stream are critical to the viability of the solubilization and mobilization technologies. This presentation will discuss each of these fundamental issues, with an emphasis on surfactant properties critical to success. Our group has conducted more than ten field studies to date; select results will be presented to demonstrate how we have successfully addressed each of the critical areas mentioned above. Results from these field studies demonstrate the viability and robustness of this technology for a wide range of contaminant matrices and geological settings, and illustrate the exciting potential of this innovative technology.

August 7-9, 2002 at the Shangri-La Hotel:
MAP ASIA 2002 Conference

MAP ASIA 2002 Conference is the 1st Asian International conference and exhibition organized in the field of mapping technologies like Geographic Information Systems, Global
Positioning System, Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing. This conference will provide a congenial platform for the Asian regional cooperation of geoinformatics education besides, spatial database generation, collation and dissemination. Regional cooperation is the need of the hour and this conference will provide the stage wherefrom every country in this region can work and grow together in the field of geoinformatics.

MAP ASIA 2002 Conference provides an opportunity to various researchers and technology developers to share their experiences for the benefit of all in the field. It also provides an
opportunity to learn and know about the latest developments in the field with regard to technology and its applications.

Application Oriented Sessions

• Digital Photogrammetry
• Utility and Tourism
• Coastal Zone Management
• GPS & Mapping
• Natural Resource Management
• Digital Image Analysis
• Land Information System
• Disaster Management
• Agriculture & Forestry
• Business Geographics
• Earth Observation Systems

Registration Fee

Special Rates for AIT:

Student 1000 Baht only
Faculty& Staff 2000 Baht only

Interested persons may submit their paper before 30 June 2002

For further information please contact:

Assoc. Prof. Nitin Tripathi
Editor-in-Chief, Asian Journal of Geoinformatics
Space Technology Applications Research Program
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box #4, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120 THAILAND
Tel: 66-2-524-6392 Fax: 66-2-524-5597
Emails: [email protected].th
[email protected]
Websites: http://www.mapasia.org/
http://www.csdms.org