Abstract Submission:~~December 10,2009~~
Intimation about the abstract acceptance:~~December 25,2009~~
Registration Form Submission:~~January 15,2010~~
Request For Accommodation:~~January 15,2010~~

A four-day Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2010) is being organized by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) during March 1 - 4, 2010 at IGCAR, Kalpakkam. The objective of this symposium is to provide a forum to scientists and engineers to discuss the recent advances in different areas of separation science and technology. Actinides, lanthanides, Boron, Zirconium, Cobalt, Molybdenum, Caesium, Strontium, platinum group metals and heavy water are some of the key materials of interest to the Department of Atomic Energy. Attempts will be made to involve representatives of industry to participate in the meeting to help bridge the gap between the laboratory research and industrial applications.

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Scope

The first use of solvent extraction based industrial process in DAE dates back to the late fifties and was aimed at the purification of uranium required for the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle. With our policy of three stages of nuclear power programme, many challenging areas have emerged especially for the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle which involves spent fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste management. The need for reprocessing of high burn up fuels and the growing need for environment protection have made it essential to look for alternative solvents as well as alternative technologies. SESTEC-2010 will provide a platform to scientists and engineers to discuss emerging trends in the area of separation science and technology which are likely to have an impact on the DAE’s programme related to nuclear fuel cycle activities as well as production of isotopes. Scope of the meeting is as follows:

Design, synthesis and characterization of solvents and resins
Design and development of separation equipments
Separation science and technology in the nuclear fuel cycle
Emerging separation technologies
Electrochemical and pyrochemical separations
Treatment of industrial effluents
Isotope separations
Membrane science and technology
Radiochemical separations
Water treatment and recycling

The scientific programme of the symposium will include invited talks by eminent scientists / engineers. Contributed papers will be presented in oral / poster sessions.

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Invited Speakers

A. Shadrin, Khlopin Radium Institute, Russia
A.K. Suri, BARC, Mumbai
A.L.N. Rao, HWB, Mumbai
A.V.R. Reddy, CSMCRI, Bhavnagar
A.W. Patwardhan, ICT, Mumbai
B. Ramachandra Reddy, IICT, Hyderabad
C. Fontas, University of Girona, Spain
D.B. Dreisinger, University of British Columbia, Canada
F. Goutelard, CEA, France
G. Cote, ENSCP, France
G. Jarvinen, LANL, USA
G. Madras, IISC, Bangalore
H.M. Chawla, IIT, Delhi
I. Billard, CNRS, France
I. Hodor, National Institute for R&D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Romania
J.D. Navratil, Clemson University, USA
K.R. Czerwinski, University of Nevada, USA
Kurt E. Geckeler, WCU, South Korea
M.W. Chi Man, ENSMCM, France
P.K. Mohapatra, BARC, Mumbai
P.R. Vasudeva Rao, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
S.B. Clark, Washington State University, USA
S.D. Kolev, University of Melbourne Australia
S.K. Ghosh, BARC, Mumbai
S.K. Ghosh, BARC, Mumbai
S.K. Munshi, BARC, Mumbai
Smitha Manohar, BARC, Mumbai
U. K. Mudali, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
W. Verboom, University of Twente, Netherlands
Y. Hasegawa, Science University, Japan

These are in addition to DAE Speakers

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Abstract Submission

Before November 25, 2009

Extended abstracts of the contributed papers should be submitted before December 10, 2009. The length of each extended abstract should be limited to two pages (A4 size) including figures, tables and references (see attached template). The submission should be done electronically as an email attachment. Abstracts will be peer reviewed prior to inclusion in the book of abstracts.

Abstract Format

Each abstract must conform to the following format: Title in Times New Roman 14, bold, capital letters, centered; Author(s) name(s) in Times New Roman 12, centered, presenting author underlined; Affiliation and address (including email and FAX) in Times New Roman 12, centered; Text in Times New Roman 12. Please leave a margin of 3 cm on top and bottom and 2.5 cm on left and right side of each page. Figure caption should be given under the figure and Table heading should be given on the table, both in Times New Roman 12. References in the text should be in square brackets and they should be listed at the end of the extended abstract in the ascending order, with initials and names of all authors, journal name, volume (bold), page and year (in brackets). For example:

I.H. Gerow, J.E. Smith, M.W. Davis, Sep. Sci. Technol., 16, 519 (1981).

Book chapters should be cited as follows:

V. K. Manchanda and P.K. Mohapatra, 3 - Phenyl -4-benzoyl -5-isoxazolone- a novel extractant for Pu(IV) and Am(III), "Transuranium Elements: A Half Century" , L.R.Morss (Ed.) ACS Monograph, Chapter 33, 331 (1992).

All correspondence regarding paper submission should be addressed to:

Dr. P.N. Pathak
Secretary, SESTEC – 2010
Radiochemistry Division
B.A.R.C., Trombay, Mumbai -400085
Tel: (022)25594089
Email: ppathak@barc.gov.in

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Acceptance of the papers

The acceptance of the abstract will be notified by December 20, 2009. The preprint volume containing the invited talks and extended abstracts of contributed papers will be distributed to the delegates during the meeting.

Registration

The acceptance of the abstract will be notified by December 20, 2009. The preprint volume containing the invited talks and extended abstracts of contributed papers will be distributed to the delegates during the meeting.

Registration fee

All intending participants are required to fill in the Registration Form and send it to the Secretary, SESTEC-2010 (by crossed demand draft payable to SESTEC-2010 at SBI, BARC, Mumbai-400 085 branch) to reach before January 15, 2010. Registration fee received after the deadline will be accepted with additional Rs. 200/-.

For the spouses/accompanying persons of outstation delegates, accommodation can be arranged by prior intimation. They will be able to get food and other provisions at the hostel/guest house.

Students: Rs. 500/-
Delegates from academic/research institutes: Rs. 1000/-
Delegates from industries: Rs 4000/-
Foreign delegates: US$ 100)
should reach before January 15, 2010.
ASSET life members (excluding students) will get a discount of Rs. 500/-.

All correspondence regarding registration should be addressed to:

Dr. P.N. Pathak
Secretary, SESTEC – 2010
Radiochemistry Division
B.A.R.C., Trombay, Mumbai -400085
Tel: (022)25594089
Email: ppathak@barc.gov.in

Financial Assistance

It may be possible to provide TA/DA to a limited number of participants where sponsoring institution is unable to arrange. Request for financial assistance must reach the Meeting Secretariat not later than January 15, 2010

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The Venue

The meeting will be held in Multipurpose Hall of Vikram Sarabhai Auditorium, IGCAR, Kalpakkam. IGCAR is situated at about 60 km from Chennai (formerly known as Madras), the southern coastal city of India is the capital of Tamil Nadu State. It is the fourth largest metropolis in India and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.

Accommodation

Request for accommodation should be sent in the prescribed format. The details of the arranged accommodation would be informed to all authors / participants by the Local Organizing Committee after acceptance of the paper. Accommodation for outstation delegates may be arranged in various hotels at Mahabalipuram or at various Guest Houses. Limited hostel accommodation will be provided for students and research scholars. Daily tariffs are as follows:

Hotel

AC: Single Bed Room (Rs 1500/- to 2000/-); Double Bed Room (Rs 2000/- to 3000/-)
Non-AC: Single Bed Room (Rs 500/- to 750/-); Double Bed Room (Rs 1200/- to 1500/-)

Travel Arrangements

It is expected that the participants will make their own travel arrangements.

All correspondence regarding accommodation & local arrangements should be addressed to:

Dr. T.G. Srinivasan,
Chairman, Local Organizing Committee &
Head, Fuel Chemistry Division, IGCAR,
Kalpakkam -603 102.
E-mail: tgs@igcar.gov.in
FAX: 91-44-27480065;
Tel. No.: 91-44-27480098.

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The Venue

Advisory Committee

Kakodkar, A., DAE ……Chairman
Balaban, M., ASTP, Italy
Baldev Raj, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Banerjee, S., BARC, Mumbai
Chaki, Anjan, AMD, Hyderabad
Clark, S., WSU, USA
Ghosh, S.K., BARC, Mumbai
Grover, R.B., BARC, Mumbai
Jayaraj, R.N., NFC, Hyderabad
Kamath, H.S., BARC, Mumbai
Kohli, A.K., BRIT, Mumbai
Mashelkar, R.A., NCL, Pune
Mehrotra, S.P., IIT, Kanpur
Misra, S.D., BARC, Mumbai
Mukherjee, T., BARC, Mumbai
Natarajan, R., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Rama Rao, P., BRNS, Mumbai
Rao, A.L.N., HWB, Mumbai
Rao, P.R.V., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Sivaram, S., NCL, Pune
Suri, A.K., BARC, Mumbai
Venugopal, V., BARC, Mumbai
Yadav, G.D., ICT, Mumbai

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Organising Committee

Banerjee, S., BARC, Mumbai……Chairman
Manchanda, V.K., BARC, Mumbai…Convener
Aggarwal, S.K., BARC, Mumbai
Anand Babu, C., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Athawale, A., Univ. of Pune, Pune
Bajpai, A.K., BMRL, Jabalpur
Changrani, R.D., BARC, Tarapur
Chattopadhyay, S., BARC, Mumbai
Chawla, H.M., IITD, Delhi
Dutta, S., BRNS, Mumbai
Hubli, R.C., BARC, Mumbai
Joshi, A.R., BARC, Mumbai
Kaushik, C.P., BARC, Mumbai
Markandeya, S.G., BRNS, Mumbai
Meera V., BARC, Mumbai
Mohapatra, P.K., BARC, Mumbai
Mukhopadhyaya,S.,BARC,Mumbai
Parmar, V.S., University of Delhi, Delhi
Patwardhan, A.V., ICT, Mumbai
Ramakumar, K.L., BARC, Mumbai
Reddy, A.V.R., BARC, Mumbai
Reddy, A.V.R., CSMRI, Bhavnagar
Roy, S.B., BARC, Mumbai
Sabharwal, S., BARC, Mumbai
Shekhar Kumar, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Singh, H., BARC, Mumbai
Sivaraman, N., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Smita Manohar, BARC, Mumbai
Srinivasan, T.G., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Tomar, B.S., BARC, Mumbai
Tripathi, S.C., BARC, Mumbai
Turel, Z.R., Mithibai College, Mumbai
Vithal, G.K., HWB, Mumbai
Pathak, P.N., BARC, Mumbai……Secretary

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Places of importance

Near the venue, Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram (once a famous port of Pallavas (7-8 century AD) is situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal. It is known for many marvellous monuments with sculptural panels, caves, monolithic rathas and temples, and it offers sunny beaches and beach resorts. Kovalam, a picturesque fishing village, which was originally a port, is about 48 km from Chennai. The remains of an old fort have now been converted into a luxury beach resort with facilities for wind surfing and swimming. Crocodile Bank about 20 km from the venue is a crocodile breeding and research centre. The reptiles are kept in their natural habitat in open pools and can be viewed from safe proximity. Kancheepuram the ‘Golden City of Temples’ situated 75 km from Chennai is an important seat of learning. The 2000 years old city was the historical capital of Pallavas between 6th and 8th century. Pondicherry is an old port city and earlier a French colony is about 160 km south of Chennai. It has famous Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, beach, churches and temples attracting the tourists. For more details please refer to websites:

www.tamilnadutourism.org, www.chennaionline.com, www.chennaibest.com