 CONFERENCE OVERVIEWNondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of nuclear and pressurised components poses unique challenges because of the vital need to ensure structural integrity of those components. To provide a topical forum for discussion of these issues, the 6th International Conference on NDE in Relation to Structural Integrity for Nuclear and Pressurised Components will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from 8th to 10th of October 2007. This Conference is the sixth in a series devoted to the use of NDE to demonstrate the structural integrity of nuclear and pressurised components. Previous conferences were held in Amsterdam in October 1998, New Orleans in May 2000, Seville in November 2001, London in December 2004, and in San Diego in May 2006. All were highly successful in the quality and scope of the technical programme and the number of attendees from all countries with an interest in the structural integrity of nuclear and pressurised components. The overall objectives of the Conference are to provide an up-to-date assessment of the development and application of NDE and to allow technical interchange between experts on an international basis. The Conference will cover all aspects of this extremely important subject, with special regard to the links between structural integrity requirements and NDE performance. The development of improved NDE systems and methods will be highlighted. Determination of NDE performance by development of qualification systems or performance demonstration, and experience of their use in practice will be prominently featured. The Conference is co-ordinated by the EC Directorate General Joint Research Centre (JRC) and organised technically by an European Organising Committee chaired by the JRC. Input from the different continents is co-ordinated by:
Europe and Africa
Dr. Michel Bieth EC DC JRC, Institute for Energy, The Netherlands
Dr. John Whittle John Whittle & Associates, UK
Asia and Oceania
Prof. Kenzo Miya Keio University, Japan
North, Central and South America
Mr. Greg Selby EPRI Charlotte Office, USA
The local organiser is the MAROVISZ (Hungarian Association for Nondestructive Testing); co-ordination in Budapest will be organised by Diamond Congress.
MAROVISZ -- Hungarian Association for Nondestructive Testing Contact: Dr. Peter Trampus 8--10 Varrógépgyár Str., Budapest, H-1211 Tel.: +36 1 278 0632 Fax: +36 1 278 0633 E-mail: marovisz@marovisz.hu
Diamond Congress Ltd. Contact: Mr. Attila Varga 68, Fő Str., Budapest, H-1027 Tel.: +36 1 225 0210 Fax: +36 1 201 2680 E-mail: diamond@diamond-congress.hu
The Organising Committee extends an invitation for technical papers to be presented at the 6th International Conference on NDE in Relation to Structural Integrity for Nuclear and Pressurised Components, 8-10 October 2007, Budapest, Hungary. Personnel from utilities, service vendors, inspection equipment manufacturers, universities, research laboratories, regulatory bodies, and other related organisations are encouraged to submit one-page abstracts. Abstracts must clearly explain the paper's objectives, content, methodologies and conclusions. Topics should focus on:
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION One-page abstracts and the Abstract Submission Form should be submitted by 1 April 2007. Authors of abstracts accepted for presentation will be contacted by June 2007. Final papers must be prepared in accordance with conference guidelines (supplied upon acceptance of abstract). Final papers are due at the start of the conference. Abstracts should be submitted to the appropriate contact as listed below:
Europe and Africa
Dr. Michel Bieth EC DC Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy P.O. Box 2, NL-1755 ZG Petten, The Netherlands Fax: +31 224 565637 E-mail: Michel.Bieth@ec.europa.eu
Asia and Oceania
Prof. Kenzo Miya Keio University, International Institute of Universality M/S Bldg. 7F Imon Ikenohata, 2-7-17 Ikenohata Taito-Ku Tokyo 110-0008, Japan E-mail: miya@iiu.co.jp
North, Central and South America
Mr. Greg Selby EPRI Charlotte Office 1300 W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262-8550, USA Fax: +1 704 595 2860 E-mail: gselby@epri.com
Authors are kindly requested to give their presentation file to the technician in the corresponding lecture room. You also have the possibility to send the power point presentation file by e-mail to diamond@diamond-congress.hu in advance, but not later than 7 October! Power Point software will be installed on the laptop. Preferred file format is in PPT for MS Office (Office XP, Office 2003, etc.). Please, do not use MAC file format and make sure to bring your presentation file written on a properly closed CD ROM, or USB pen drive. It is recommended that you ensure a backup file as well. There will be a technician in the rooms to assist you with your presentation. Please hand in your files (on properly labeled media) to the technician during one of the breaks well in advance, preferably half day earlier before your presentation, for checking it and loading it to the PC. The time devoted for oral lectures is 20 minutes, including time for questions.
FULL PAPER SUBMISSION Authors are invited to send the final manuscript till 8 October. Please find an
example of a full paper
CORPORATE SPONSORS The Organising Committee invites the nuclear and pressure vessel industries to actively participate in this international event through corporate sponsorship. Corporate sponsors are sought to host evening receptions, coffee breaks, lunches, the Grand Banquet, and the Proceedings. All corporate sponsors will be prominently highlighted on all future announcements, programmes, and the specific event. If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, check the appropriate box in the Information Request Form.
EXHIBITION A vendor exhibition will be conducted to complement the technical presentations. A limited number of 3 m x 2 m exhibit booths are available, which include one pass to the conference. Specialists in the field of NDE and field services are encouraged to display their equipment and / or capabilities. Vendors interested in exhibiting should check the appropriate box on the Information Request Form. The application form is available here Budapest owes everything to the Danube. This majestic river, here in the middle of Europe, has created history and exceptional beauty. Many of the greatest rulers of history could not resist the temptation to try to mould the city in their own image, which occasionally meant that some of the finest buildings on either bank of the river were burnt to ashes or reduced to rubble. The Danube tamed and smoothed out the eastern side of the city, Pest, by simultaneously dividing and linking it to the wooded hills of the western side. Budapest is not an out-of-the way little town waiting to be discovered, it reveals itself right from the start. It is a city that has always attached great importance to its appearance, so that it would appear hospitable and friendly at first sight. In a single glimpse the visitor can see the World Heritage panorama with Parliament, the imposing Royal Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, the impressive Danube Embankment in the heart of the city and the bridges spanning the Danube. On Monday morning, when people go to work, the city shows its other face. While the tourists set out to explore Buda, Pest is pulling up its shutters and the pedestrian street is beginning to bustle with life again. Many people say that Budapest is a city where the most striking feature is the charm of its buildings, but at the same time it is a real city of culture, a European city. Spending time in Budapest affords a journey through time. In some areas, a stroll of merely half kilometre is all that is needed to move from a dazzling modern architectural feat of glass-metal-halogen to the astonishing sight of a Roman monument dating back over a thousand years. Whatever the era or architectural style may be, you are certain to find a masterpiece of it in Budapest. Naturally, the history and the beauty of the city is not all. The people living here create the soul of the city and they have contributed to its vitality throughout the centuries. Whether sitting in a quiet café over a pastry, admiring one of the performances in the Opera House or perhaps relaxing in one of the numerous ancient thermal baths, it is easy for one to observe how pleasantly the time passes in Budapest, the heart of Europe.
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Budapest related links www.inyourpocket.com/hungary/budapest/en
Language The official conference language will be English. Translation services will not be available.
Transportation Participants arriving at either terminals (Ferihegy 1, 2A or 2B) of Budapest International Airport are advised to use the Airport Minibus shuttle service which takes one to any address in Budapest for a fee of 2300 HUF/person (cca 9 EUR). Return ticket costs 3900 HUF. It takes appr. 30-45 min. from the airport to the city. As an alternative, one can use public bus service (line 200) which connects both terminals with the underground (metro) line 3 (blue line). The blue line of the metro has a stop at "Népliget" bus terminal and "Nyugati" railway station. Price approx.: 500 - 700 HUF/person (cc. 2-3 EUR), depends on number of changes. Taxis to or from the city cost approximately 4000–4500 HUF (16–20 EUR) for a one way trip. Car rentals are available at the airport. Public transportation network. Please be informed that the low cost airlines arrive at terminal 1.
Passport, Visa, Invitation letters All foreign visitors must have a valid passport. The visa policy of Hungary is liberal. For visits shorter than a month, no visa is required for citizens of most European countries, the United States, Japan and Israel. Most European citizens can visit Hungary with their domestic identity card. Agreements of the Republic of Hungary on abolition of visa requirements are available on the internet. Visa is required for visitors from most Asian countries, and most states of NIS. Those who experience any trouble in getting visa to Hungary should not hesitate to contact the conference secretariat immediately. Please note that Hungary is a member state of the EU from the 1 May, 2004. It should be noticed, however, that Schengen visa is not valid in Hungary yet. Please make sure to check any changes in your visa regulation at the consulate. The list of Hungarian missions can be found on the Internet on the web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you need an invitation letter to obtain visa, please contact the conference secretariat. This, however, cannot be considered as a commitment on behalf of the organisers to provide any financial support.
Foreign Exchange, Banking Facilities The Hungarian currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Currency exchange booths are available at the airport terminals, railway stations, travel agencies, banks and various places in the city. Traveller’s cheques and convertible currency may be exchanged at these facilities. Major credit cards are usually accepted in most hotels, restaurants and certain shops in the city. Obtaining cash against ATM or credit cards is very easy from the ATM cash machines that can be found at almost each bank office, hotel or on the street. Click here to see the actual exchange rates.
Climate and Weather The climate of Budapest is continental. At the end of May a warm, usually an early summer weather is expected with a maximum temperature of 25-28 °C. For current weather forecast please visit www.met.hu
Clothing Informal for all occasions.
Shopping Shops in Budapest usually open at 10:00 and close at 18:00 (Monday-Friday), on Saturday they open at 9:00 and close at 13:00. A lot of hypermarkets were built in the last few years. They open at 10:00 and close at 20:00.
Insurance Participants are strongly advised to make their own insurance arrangements. The organisers cannot accept any liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage to property belonging to participants and accompanying persons, either during or as a result of the conference.
REGISTRATION AND
PAYMENT
Registration and Payment All participants are kindly requested to register in the online database, filling in the personal details and selecting the appropriate registration category. Deadline for the payment of the early registration fee is 8 September, 2007. All participants will receive confirmation on registration and hotel reservation, but you are able to check your own payment and reservation status in your personal records.
Fees and Payment Registration fees for the Conference are as follows:
* Registration fees include 20% VAT.
Speakers' and Participants' registration fees include:
Registered accompanying persons are entitled to receive:
METHODS OF PAYMENT Pre-payment can be made either by bank transfer, money order, bank draft, or by major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Eurocard/MasterCard), payable to: Diamond Congress Ltd. – 6thNDE Raiffeisen Bank Rt. Address: I. Széna tér 1/a International Bank Account Number HU79-12010154-00175156-00200001 SWIFT code: UBRT HUHB Registrations and hotel reservations, which are not accompanied by appropriate payment, will not be honoured. Registrations and hotel reservations will be acknowledged in writing. Official receipt for fees paid by the participants will be handed over on site upon registration. Congress bureau Diamond Congress Ltd. is responsible for collection of all charges; hence all financial issues are handled and confirmed by the congress bureau. On site registration fees, hotel charges and optional programmes can be paid in cash in convertible currency or in Hungarian Forint. Besides, credit cards listed above will be accepted. The organisers regret that personal cheques and Eurocheques cannot be accepted.
Accommodation information PLEASE RESERVE YOUR ROOM AFTER REGISTRATION HERE Accommodation has been reserved for conference participants and their companions at Budapest Hilton at special conferences rate. In order to reserve accommodation, please reserve your room in the online database for Registration & Hotel Reservation before 31 July, 2007. Since October a high conference season in Budapest, you are asked to arrange your booking as soon as possible. It should be emphasized that the organisers cannot be held responsible for accommodation that has been reserved and not used that is why reservation deposit is necessary. The reservation system will not offer dates prior to 6 October and after 11 October. If you need to come earlier or depart later, share your room with somebody, please consult the organizers beforehand by e-mail, addressed to ildikokruppa@diamond-congress.hu
CANCELLATION POLICY Cancallations are accepted only in writing. In case of cancellation of registration and hotel reservation received till 31 August 2007, the refund is 100%. From 1 September 2007 registration fees and hotel deposit is not refundable
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