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ADVANCEMENTS IN CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY TOPTEC®
September 30 – October 1, 1999
TradeWinds Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
A two-day TOPical TEChnical workshop featuring recent progress in high efficiency diesel engines, methods for reducing emissions, and advanced control technologies in new diesel fuels.
Wednesday, September 29 - Optional Tour
TOPTEC participants are invited to a pre-conference tour of the NOPEC Corporation Biodiesel Process Facility in Lakeland, Florida.
Day One
PNGV Progress Update
CARB Regulatory Update
Fuel Systems
Next Generation Diesel Fuel Injectors
Regulatory Trends
Integrated Solutions to Emission Problems
Control Technologies
The European Outlook on Clean Diesel
Reception Sponsored by DieselNet
Day Two
Hybrid-Diesel Electric Transit Buses
Development and Technology for the Off Road Quantum Series Diesel Engine
Aftertreatment of NOx
Mining Regulations
Low Emission Technologies for Underground Mining Engines
Fuel Cell Usage in Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles
Developing Biodiesel Fuels for Market
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel as an Enabling Technology for Diesel Aftertreatment
AFS Diesel Dual Fuel Project/Low Emission Vehicle with Cooled EGR and Reverse Flow Catalytic Converter
Register by Friday, September 10 for Special Early Bird Fee!
Sponsored by the SAE Continuing Professional Development Group
Overview
Diesel engines are blamed for nearly 20 percent of the total nitrogen oxides (NOx) in outdoor air and 26 percent of the total NOx from on-road sources (AAMA, 1997).
In an effort to reduce health threats and curb global climate change, the government has challenged diesel industry professionals to seek solutions to global climate change by reducing emissions from high efficiency diesel engines. This TOPTEC will address efforts that are being made to increase efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide while decreasing NOx and particulate emissions including the development of new diesel fuels, cleaner burning engines, advanced catalysts and particulate traps.
This TOPTEC will also feature an optional technical tour of the NOPEC Biodiesel Process Facility in Lakeland, Florida. NOPEC is a processor of biodiesel fuel, an agriculture-based oil that is blended with traditional diesel fuel to dramatically reduce diesel emissions.
Objective:
This workshop will showcase an international group of experts who will examine innovations in direct-injection diesel engines, advances in combustion aftertreatment and cleaner diesel fuels.
You should attend if you are a
:
Engine designer or manufacturer
Alternative fuels manager
Heavy equipment engineer
Truck/bus manufacturer
Diesel supplier
Regulatory agent/government official
Research director/team member, PNGV research partner
Technical manager/team leader/consultant
Product engineer
Emissions engineer
University professor, faculty or student
By attending this TOPTEC, you will:
Learn about green diesel technology from many perspectives
Hear about the latest design and manufacturing techniques for fuel injectors, new diesel engines, and advanced emissions control technology
Understand the developments in new alternatives to diesel fuel
Participate with international emission control experts
Discuss the cost, practicality and status of these new technologies
Receive an educational reference book of the conference proceedings based on the speakers' presentations
Program Advisors:
Anita Caufield
President
Forecast Technology Group, Inc.
John Howitt
Retired
Allied Signal
Jaime E. Sauerteig
Manager
Product Support Department
Deutz Corporation
Wednesday, September 29, 1999
12:00 pm Tour Registration at the Tradewinds Resort
12:30 pm Buses Depart Hotel
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Tour of NOPEC Corporation, Lakeland Florida
5:00 pm Buses return to Hotel
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm TOPTEC Pre-registration
TOPTEC registrants are invited to participate in a pre-conference tour of the NOPEC Corporation Biofuels Processing Plant. Attendees will get an overview of the plant's biodiesel capabilities at NOPEC's Manufacturing and Quality Control Facilities.
NOPEC's Biodiesel Technology Unit has developed a flexible process for the production of fuel-grade methyl esters from a variety of vegetable oil sources, including used cooking oils. The company was formed in late 1992 and a full-scale operational unit was completed in early 1996. This plant serves as both a commercial production system and demonstration facility for evaluation of unique feedstocks.
Tour registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be limited to the first 100 people to register. Please indicate your intention to attend the tour on the TOPTEC Registration Form or to the SAE Registrar when you phone in your TOPTEC registration.
Thursday, September 30, 1999
8:00 am Opening Remarks/Welcome - Jaime E. Sauerteig, Manager, Product Support Department, Deutz Corporation
8:10 am Keynote Presentation: PNGV Progress Update - John Fairbanks, Program Manager, Light Truck Clean Diesel Engine Program (Caterpillar, Inc., Cummins Engine Company, Detroit Diesel Corporation joint project)
9:00 am Regulatory Update: California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program and Incentive for Clean Engines (The Moyer Program) - Alan Lloyd, Chairman, CARB
9:45 am Refreshment Break
Advanced Engine Technology/ High Speed Direct Engines
10:15 am Fuel Systems - Mike Rayne, General Manager, Diesel Division, LucasVarity
11:00 am Next Generation Diesel Fuel Injectors - Dan Ustian, Vice President, Navistar Engine and Foundry Division
11:45 am Questions & Answers
12:00 pm Luncheon with Keynote Presentation - Jason Grunet, Executive Director, North East States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
1:30 pm Regulatory Trends - Addy Majewski, Editor, DieselNet
2:15 pm Integrated Solutions to Emission Problems - Magdi Khair, Principal Engineer, Southwest Research Institute
3:00 pm Refreshment Break
3:30 pm Control Technologies - Dale McKinnon, Deputy Director, Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association
4:15 pm The European Outlook on Clean Diesel - Paul Zelenka, Manager, Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment, AVL List GmbH
5:00 pm TOPTEC Concludes for the Day
5:15 Reception - Join us for fun in the sun with a reception hosted by DieselNet, an Internet information service on diesel engine emissions, emission control, and related topics. The DieselNet website (http://www.dieselnet.com) includes technical papers on emission control technologies, diesel emission standard summary, directory of suppliers for products and services, industry news, online discussion forum, and more.
Friday, October 1, 1999
8:00 am Announcements - John Howitt, Retired, Allied Signal
Enhanced Engine Performance
8:10 am Topic TBD - Graham Weller, Vice President, Engineering, Ricardo Consulting
9:00 am Hybrid-Diesel Electric Transit Buses - Kevin Sondrup, National Auto Engineer, United Parcel Service
9:45 am Refreshment Break
10:15 am Development and Technology for the Off Road QSC (Quantum Series) Diesel Engine - Jim Kahlenbeck, Chief Engineer for Advanced C/L Engine Series, Cummins Engine Company
11:00 am Aftertreatment of Nox - Owen Bailey, Manager, Research and Development, Allied Signal/ASEC
11:45 am Questions and Answers
12:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 pm Mining Regulations - George P. Saseen, Physical Scientist, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Approval and Certification Center, Mechanical Safety Division
1:20 pm Low Emission Technologies for Underground Mining Engines - Jaime E. Sauerteig, Manager, Product Support Department, Deutz Corporation
Cleaner Diesel Fuels
1:45 pm Fuel Cell Usage in Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Speaker to be Determined, Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
2:30 pm Developing Biodiesel Fuels for Market - Harrison McCoy, President, American Biofuels Corporation and Wes Berry, Director of Technology, NOPEC Corporation
3:15 pm Refreshment Break
3:45 pm Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel as an Enabling Technology for Diesel Aftertreatment - Byron Bunker, Staff Engineer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
4:30 pm AFS Diesel Dual Fuel Project/Low Emission Vehicle with Cooled EGR and Reverse Flow Catalytic Converter - Paul Newman, Vice President Engineering, Alternative Fuel Systems, Inc.
5:15 pm TOPTEC Concludes
Registration & Fees
Register before Friday, September 10, 1999 for the early registration fee of $695; SAE Members $595. After Friday, September 10, 1999, TOPTEC registration fee is $745; SAE members $645. The fee includes refreshment breaks, lunch on Thursday and Friday, NOPEC tour, Thursday reception, and handout materials.
To register use the attached Registration Form or call the SAE Professional Development Division at (724) 772-7148. Telephone reservations must be guaranteed to a credit card. Registration is limited. Those desiring to enroll after Friday, September 17, 1999 should first verify space is available by calling the above telephone number.
Due to the program format and the nature of the information presented, handout materials will only be available to registered attendees. This enables all information discussed to be taken in the context in which it is presented. Requests for handout materials by non-registrants will not be considered.
Hotel Accommodations & Conference Site
The Advancements in Clean Diesel Engine Technology TOPTEC will be held at the TradeWinds Resort, in St. Pete Beach, Florida. TradeWinds spans 18 acres along the white sandy beach of the tranquil Gulf of Mexico. Nestled on the island of St. Pete Beach, TradeWinds has a breezy, casual ambience, yet shares the diverse cultural events and active night life of the Tampa Bay area. TradeWinds offers golf, tennis, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, wave-riders, and fishing excursions for your free-time entertainment.
TradeWinds Resort
5500 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
1-800-237-0707
SAE has reserved a block of rooms for attendees at the special rate of $129 (plus tax) per night, single or double occupancy, or $169 (plus tax) per night for a one bedroom suite (based on availability).
Be sure to mention the SAE Advancements in Clean Diesel Engine Technology TOPTEC if you make reservations by phone. The block of rooms reserved will only be held until Sunday, August 29, 1999. Please make your reservation prior to this date to assure availability.
Note: Casual attire is recommended for this TOPTEC.
SAE Membership
SAE member discount fees are applicable to current members in good standing. Non-members who pay full TOPTEC fees may join SAE for $30.00 if application is made within six (6) months.
SAE's TOPTEC Series
This TOPTEC is one of a series of technical symposia designed to provide a forum to discuss key topics in industry and government today. When attending one of these focused TOPTECs, expect a smaller audience. This enables more interaction with the invited speakers. Registration is deliberately limited.
If you would like to participate as a sponsor or an organizer for a future TOPTEC, contact Marianne Kuenzig, Program Developer, for more information at (724) 772-8526 or via e-mail at kuenzg@sae.org.
Upcoming TOPTECs in 1999
June 21-25 Vehicle Interior Noise Engineering Academy (Emphasis on Acoustical Materials) - Troy, MI
June 21-25 Vehicle Noise Engineering Academy (Powertrain Noise) - Troy, MI
June 21-22 Human Factors in ITS TOPTEC – San Diego, CA
July 12-16 Diesel Engine Design Engineering Academy - Ypsilanti, MI
Aug. 9-10 Vehicle Safety Restraint Systems TOPTEC - Costa Mesa, CA -
Aug 30-Sep 1 On-Board Diagnostics Update TOPTEC – Indianapolis, IN
Sept 2 Basic Principles for the Development of On-Board Diagnostics Workshop TOPTEC - Indianapolis, IN
Sept. 20-22 Best Manufacturing Practices Workshop – San Diego, CA
Sept. 27-29 Electronic Engine Controls TOPTEC - Seattle, WA
Sept. 27-29 Active Safety in Vehicle Traction and Stability Systems TOPTEC – Vienna, Austria
ADVANCEMENTS IN CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY TOPTEC®
September 30 – October 1, 1999
TradeWinds Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
A two-day TOPical TEChnical workshop featuring recent progress in high efficiency diesel engines, methods for reducing emissions, and advanced control technologies in new diesel fuels.
Wednesday, September 29 - Optional Tour
TOPTEC participants are invited to a pre-conference tour of the NOPEC Corporation Biodiesel Process Facility in Lakeland, Florida.
Day One
PNGV Progress Update
CARB Regulatory Update
Fuel Systems
Next Generation Diesel Fuel Injectors
Regulatory Trends
Integrated Solutions to Emission Problems
Control Technologies
The European Outlook on Clean Diesel
Reception Sponsored by DieselNet
Day Two
Hybrid-Diesel Electric Transit Buses
Development and Technology for the Off Road Quantum Series Diesel Engine
Aftertreatment of NOx
Mining Regulations
Low Emission Technologies for Underground Mining Engines
Fuel Cell Usage in Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles
Developing Biodiesel Fuels for Market
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel as an Enabling Technology for Diesel Aftertreatment
AFS Diesel Dual Fuel Project/Low Emission Vehicle with Cooled EGR and Reverse Flow Catalytic Converter
Register by Friday, September 10 for Special Early Bird Fee!
Sponsored by the SAE Continuing Professional Development Group
Overview
Diesel engines are blamed for nearly 20 percent of the total nitrogen oxides (NOx) in outdoor air and 26 percent of the total NOx from on-road sources (AAMA, 1997).
In an effort to reduce health threats and curb global climate change, the government has challenged diesel industry professionals to seek solutions to global climate change by reducing emissions from high efficiency diesel engines. This TOPTEC will address efforts that are being made to increase efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide while decreasing NOx and particulate emissions including the development of new diesel fuels, cleaner burning engines, advanced catalysts and particulate traps.
This TOPTEC will also feature an optional technical tour of the NOPEC Biodiesel Process Facility in Lakeland, Florida. NOPEC is a processor of biodiesel fuel, an agriculture-based oil that is blended with traditional diesel fuel to dramatically reduce diesel emissions.
Objective:
This workshop will showcase an international group of experts who will examine innovations in direct-injection diesel engines, advances in combustion aftertreatment and cleaner diesel fuels.
You should attend if you are a
: Engine designer or manufacturer
Alternative fuels manager
Heavy equipment engineer
Truck/bus manufacturer
Diesel supplier
Regulatory agent/government official
Research director/team member, PNGV research partner
Technical manager/team leader/consultant
Product engineer
Emissions engineer
University professor, faculty or student
By attending this TOPTEC, you will:
Learn about green diesel technology from many perspectives
Hear about the latest design and manufacturing techniques for fuel injectors, new diesel engines, and advanced emissions control technology
Understand the developments in new alternatives to diesel fuel
Participate with international emission control experts
Discuss the cost, practicality and status of these new technologies
Receive an educational reference book of the conference proceedings based on the speakers' presentations
Program Advisors:
Anita Caufield
President
Forecast Technology Group, Inc.
John Howitt
Retired
Allied Signal
Jaime E. Sauerteig
Manager
Product Support Department
Deutz Corporation
Wednesday, September 29, 1999
12:00 pm Tour Registration at the Tradewinds Resort
12:30 pm Buses Depart Hotel
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Tour of NOPEC Corporation, Lakeland Florida
5:00 pm Buses return to Hotel
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm TOPTEC Pre-registration
TOPTEC registrants are invited to participate in a pre-conference tour of the NOPEC Corporation Biofuels Processing Plant. Attendees will get an overview of the plant's biodiesel capabilities at NOPEC's Manufacturing and Quality Control Facilities.
NOPEC's Biodiesel Technology Unit has developed a flexible process for the production of fuel-grade methyl esters from a variety of vegetable oil sources, including used cooking oils. The company was formed in late 1992 and a full-scale operational unit was completed in early 1996. This plant serves as both a commercial production system and demonstration facility for evaluation of unique feedstocks.
Tour registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be limited to the first 100 people to register. Please indicate your intention to attend the tour on the TOPTEC Registration Form or to the SAE Registrar when you phone in your TOPTEC registration.
Thursday, September 30, 1999
8:00 am Opening Remarks/Welcome - Jaime E. Sauerteig, Manager, Product Support Department, Deutz Corporation
8:10 am Keynote Presentation: PNGV Progress Update - John Fairbanks, Program Manager, Light Truck Clean Diesel Engine Program (Caterpillar, Inc., Cummins Engine Company, Detroit Diesel Corporation joint project)
9:00 am Regulatory Update: California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program and Incentive for Clean Engines (The Moyer Program) - Alan Lloyd, Chairman, CARB
9:45 am Refreshment Break
Advanced Engine Technology/ High Speed Direct Engines
10:15 am Fuel Systems - Mike Rayne, General Manager, Diesel Division, LucasVarity
11:00 am Next Generation Diesel Fuel Injectors - Dan Ustian, Vice President, Navistar Engine and Foundry Division
11:45 am Questions & Answers
12:00 pm Luncheon with Keynote Presentation - Jason Grunet, Executive Director, North East States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
1:30 pm Regulatory Trends - Addy Majewski, Editor, DieselNet
2:15 pm Integrated Solutions to Emission Problems - Magdi Khair, Principal Engineer, Southwest Research Institute
3:00 pm Refreshment Break
3:30 pm Control Technologies - Dale McKinnon, Deputy Director, Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association
4:15 pm The European Outlook on Clean Diesel - Paul Zelenka, Manager, Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment, AVL List GmbH
5:00 pm TOPTEC Concludes for the Day
5:15 Reception - Join us for fun in the sun with a reception hosted by DieselNet, an Internet information service on diesel engine emissions, emission control, and related topics. The DieselNet website (http://www.dieselnet.com) includes technical papers on emission control technologies, diesel emission standard summary, directory of suppliers for products and services, industry news, online discussion forum, and more.
Friday, October 1, 1999
8:00 am Announcements - John Howitt, Retired, Allied Signal
Enhanced Engine Performance
8:10 am Topic TBD - Graham Weller, Vice President, Engineering, Ricardo Consulting
9:00 am Hybrid-Diesel Electric Transit Buses - Kevin Sondrup, National Auto Engineer, United Parcel Service
9:45 am Refreshment Break
10:15 am Development and Technology for the Off Road QSC (Quantum Series) Diesel Engine - Jim Kahlenbeck, Chief Engineer for Advanced C/L Engine Series, Cummins Engine Company
11:00 am Aftertreatment of Nox - Owen Bailey, Manager, Research and Development, Allied Signal/ASEC
11:45 am Questions and Answers
12:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 pm Mining Regulations - George P. Saseen, Physical Scientist, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Approval and Certification Center, Mechanical Safety Division
1:20 pm Low Emission Technologies for Underground Mining Engines - Jaime E. Sauerteig, Manager, Product Support Department, Deutz Corporation
Cleaner Diesel Fuels
1:45 pm Fuel Cell Usage in Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Speaker to be Determined, Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
2:30 pm Developing Biodiesel Fuels for Market - Harrison McCoy, President, American Biofuels Corporation and Wes Berry, Director of Technology, NOPEC Corporation
3:15 pm Refreshment Break
3:45 pm Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel as an Enabling Technology for Diesel Aftertreatment - Byron Bunker, Staff Engineer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
4:30 pm AFS Diesel Dual Fuel Project/Low Emission Vehicle with Cooled EGR and Reverse Flow Catalytic Converter - Paul Newman, Vice President Engineering, Alternative Fuel Systems, Inc.
5:15 pm TOPTEC Concludes
Registration & Fees
Register before Friday, September 10, 1999 for the early registration fee of $695; SAE Members $595. After Friday, September 10, 1999, TOPTEC registration fee is $745; SAE members $645. The fee includes refreshment breaks, lunch on Thursday and Friday, NOPEC tour, Thursday reception, and handout materials.
To register use the attached Registration Form or call the SAE Professional Development Division at (724) 772-7148. Telephone reservations must be guaranteed to a credit card. Registration is limited. Those desiring to enroll after Friday, September 17, 1999 should first verify space is available by calling the above telephone number.
Due to the program format and the nature of the information presented, handout materials will only be available to registered attendees. This enables all information discussed to be taken in the context in which it is presented. Requests for handout materials by non-registrants will not be considered.
Hotel Accommodations & Conference Site
The Advancements in Clean Diesel Engine Technology TOPTEC will be held at the TradeWinds Resort, in St. Pete Beach, Florida. TradeWinds spans 18 acres along the white sandy beach of the tranquil Gulf of Mexico. Nestled on the island of St. Pete Beach, TradeWinds has a breezy, casual ambience, yet shares the diverse cultural events and active night life of the Tampa Bay area. TradeWinds offers golf, tennis, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, wave-riders, and fishing excursions for your free-time entertainment.
TradeWinds Resort
5500 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
1-800-237-0707
SAE has reserved a block of rooms for attendees at the special rate of $129 (plus tax) per night, single or double occupancy, or $169 (plus tax) per night for a one bedroom suite (based on availability).
Be sure to mention the SAE Advancements in Clean Diesel Engine Technology TOPTEC if you make reservations by phone. The block of rooms reserved will only be held until Sunday, August 29, 1999. Please make your reservation prior to this date to assure availability.
Note: Casual attire is recommended for this TOPTEC.
SAE Membership
SAE member discount fees are applicable to current members in good standing. Non-members who pay full TOPTEC fees may join SAE for $30.00 if application is made within six (6) months.
SAE's TOPTEC Series
This TOPTEC is one of a series of technical symposia designed to provide a forum to discuss key topics in industry and government today. When attending one of these focused TOPTECs, expect a smaller audience. This enables more interaction with the invited speakers. Registration is deliberately limited.
If you would like to participate as a sponsor or an organizer for a future TOPTEC, contact Marianne Kuenzig, Program Developer, for more information at (724) 772-8526 or via e-mail at kuenzg@sae.org.
Upcoming TOPTECs in 1999
June 21-25 Vehicle Interior Noise Engineering Academy (Emphasis on Acoustical Materials) - Troy, MI
June 21-25 Vehicle Noise Engineering Academy (Powertrain Noise) - Troy, MI
June 21-22 Human Factors in ITS TOPTEC – San Diego, CA
July 12-16 Diesel Engine Design Engineering Academy - Ypsilanti, MI
Aug. 9-10 Vehicle Safety Restraint Systems TOPTEC - Costa Mesa, CA -
Aug 30-Sep 1 On-Board Diagnostics Update TOPTEC – Indianapolis, IN
Sept 2 Basic Principles for the Development of On-Board Diagnostics Workshop TOPTEC - Indianapolis, IN
Sept. 20-22 Best Manufacturing Practices Workshop – San Diego, CA
Sept. 27-29 Electronic Engine Controls TOPTEC - Seattle, WA
Sept. 27-29 Active Safety in Vehicle Traction and Stability Systems TOPTEC – Vienna, Austria