Announcement

GENERAL INFORMATION
Conference joint organizers are:
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Section, SIMP Poznan
www.simp.poznan.pl
Systherm R&AC Ltd., Poznan
www.systherm.pl
Poznan University of Technology
Institute of Environmental Engineering
Institute of Machines and Motor Vehicles
www.put.poznan.pl
ACCOMMODATION (additionally paid)
Sheraton Poznan Hotel *****
160 € single room
160 € double room – for single use
80 € one place in double room
www.sheraton.pl/poznan
Hotel Mercure **** - conference venue
100 € single room
100 € double room – for single use
50 € one place in double room
www.orbis.pl/pl/poznan/hotele/mercure_poznan
Hotel Lech ***
66 € single room
66 € double room – for single use
33 € one place in double room
www.hotellech.pl
Ibis Hotel **
75 € single room
75 € double room –for single use
37 € one place in double room
www.orbis.pl/pl/poznan/hotele/ibis_poznan_centrum
The VAT (tax) and breakfast are included in the room rate.
Registration can be made directly on the website
www.iirpoznan2008.pl or www.konferencjamich.pl.
Frozen Food Industry Research Laboratory, Lodz
www.clch.pl
The August Cieszkowski Agricultural University of Poznan
Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition
Department of Food Quality Management
www.au.poznan.pl
National Refrigeration Forum, Warsaw
www.forum-chlodnictwa.org.pl
THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
The Conference organizers suggest in addition the following social activities:
∗ Ceremonial Dinner for all participants of the Conference,
∗ Performance in the Great Theatre in Poznan, www.opera.poznan.pl or concert in the concert
room of the Academy of Music www.amuz.poznan.pl,
∗ sightseeing the Old Town: the Old Market Square , the City Hall, the Przemysla Hill, the
Dzialynski Palace, the Gorkow Palace, the Fara – Church, Ostrow Tumski – Cathedral (the
place where Polish kings for over 1000 years had been buried) www.poznan.pl,
www.epoznan.pl,
∗ sightseeing the Piastowski Trail: Ostrow Lednicki (early – medieval archaeological post, the
First Piasts Museum, one of the most important historical places in Poland), Ethnographic
Outdoor Museum in Dziekanowice (culture of Wielkopolska), Archaeological Museum in
Biskupin – the most known in Central Europe archaeological reserve
www.szlakpiastowski.com.pl,
∗ excursion to the biggest meat company in Polish meat industry SOKOLOW S.A. - Processing
Plant Slaughterhouse in Robakowo (one of the earliest ammonia cooling systems),
∗ excursion to the Kompania Piwowarska S.A. Lech Brewery in Poznan, www.kp.pl.
The Conference includes the following topics connected with three IIR
Commissions: B1, B2 and C2.
B1 – Heat and flow processes in refrigeration
B2 – Energy efficient refrigerating equipments and systems
C2 – Quality and safety assurance of chilled and frozen food
2008 was announced “The year of climate and environment” in Wielkopolska Region. This year in
December the XIV conference session of UNO Convention will be held in Poznan in reference to
the Convention from Kioto. The last session was held in December, 2007 on the Bali island. Our
Conference was entered in the register of this year events connected with climate and environment
protection.
We invite authors to submit papers dealing with a broad range of topics from theoretical analysis
through experimental works to practical applications with special consideration given to ecological
aspects.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 29, 2008 – to submit abstracts
June 30, 2008 – to deliver the full papers,
September 30, 2008 – deadline for the registration,
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr. Boleslaw Gazinski - Systherm R&AC – chairman
Dr. Marek Michniewicz - delegate of Poland to IIR Executive Committee – vice – chairman
Dr. Grzegorz Krzyzaniak - Poznan University of Technology – II vice - chairman
Dr. Krzysztof Bienczak - Poznan University of Technology – secretary of commission B1
Mr. Radoslaw Gorzenski - Poznan University of Technology – secretary of commission B2
Ms. Ewa Pacholewicz – The August Cieszkowski Agricultural University of Poznan – secretary of
commission C2
» Mrs. Dorota Frohmberg - Systherm R&AC – secretary
» Mrs. Monika Biskup - Systherm R&AC – secretary
» Mr. Edward Kluczynski - Section of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning SIMP - member
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COMMITTEE OF HONOUR
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
Conference fees for participants:
450 € registration before April 30, 2008
500 € registration after April 30, 2008
500 € charge for supporting lecture
250 € for students
150 € for accompanying persons
Discounts (concern only conference fees):
50 % - for participants of the Days of Refrigeration,
25 % - for the authors and members of Scientific Committee.
Discounts do not sum up!
The charge includes participation in the Conference, conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches,
ceremonial dinner and the social activities.
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Mr. Didier Coulomb – Director of the International Institute of Refrigeration
Mr. Ryszard Grobelny - President of Poznań City
Mr. Piotr Florek – Wielkopolska Voivod
Mr. Marek Wozniak - Marshal of the Wielkopolska Region
Prof. Adam Hamrol – Rector of Poznań University of Technology
Prof. Erwin Wąsowicz - Rector of The August Cieszkowski Agricultural University in Poznań
Prof. Jarosław Mikielewicz - Director of The Szewalski Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery, PAS in
Gdańsk
Prof. Włodzimierz Kamiński – Honorary member of the International Institute of Refrigeration
Prof. Ferdynand Dembecki - Poznan University of Technology
Dr. Elżbieta Polak – Director of Frozen Food Industry Research Laboratory in Łódź,
Dr. Marek Steindel – Director of the Refrigeration Centre in Cracow
Mr. Wojciech Żmigrodzki – President of National Refrigeration Forum in Warsaw
Mr. Józef Młynarczyk – Honorary member of the International Institute of Refrigeration
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
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Dr. David Tanner – President of the IIR Science and Technology Council, Australia, New Zealand
Dr. Hein Auracher – Head of IIR Section B, Germany
Dr. Piotr Domanski – President of IIR Commission B1, USA
Prof. Bart Nicolaï – President of IIR Commission C2, Begium
Prof. Joachim Koziol – the Silesian University of Technology
Prof. Zbigniew Krolicki - Wroclaw University of Technology
Prof. Edward Szczechowiak - Poznan University of Technology
Prof. Wojciech Zalewski - Cracow University of Technology
Prof. Wieslaw Zwierzycki - Poznan University of Technology
Prof. Jacek Kijowski – The August Cieszkowski Agricultural University in Poznan
Prof. Tadeusz Bohdal - Koszalin University of Technology
Prof. Dariusz Butrymowicz – The Szewalski Institute of Fuid Flow Machinery, PAS in Gdansk
Prof. Jan Gorski – Rzeszow University of Technology
Prof. Jacek Schnotale - Cracow University of Technology
Dr. Tomasz M. Mroz - Poznan University of Technology
THE CONFERENCE VENUE
The Conference will be held in Poznan. It is the biggest city and capital of Wielkopolska Region.
This city is located on the Warta river. It is a very significant research, cultural and industrial centre
in Poland.
www.poznan.pl
Meteorite Reserve in Morasko and the Palm House. The latter is surrounded by a historic park and
is one of the largest facilities of this type in Europe. Of
European significance is also the modern Malta Lake
Regatta Course surrounded by attractive recreation sites, for
example an all-year-round skiing slope and a toboggan
course.
The Conference will be held in Mercure Hotel, which is
located in the city centre near to PIF (Poznan International
Fair Ltd.), Railway Station and the Old Market Square.
The Conference venue is very easy and rapid to reach from
the Railway Station and from the Airport LAWICA.
Distance from the Mercure Hotel to:
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The Main Railway Station Poznan - 200 m,
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The Old Market Square - 2 km,
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The Great Theater „Teatr Wielki” - 500 m,
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Ostrow Tumski - 4 km,
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Sheraton Hotel - 100 m,
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Lech Hotel - 600 m,
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Airport LAWICA - 7 km.
www.orbis.pl/pl/poznan/hotele/mercure_poznan
CONTACT
Emblem of Poznan
Poznan was located on the Piastowski Route. This route leads through places
of historical importance dating back to the beginning of the Polish State.
It is a very interesting place for tourists. Poznan is still developing into a big
industrial, cultural and amusement centre. Poznan has also one of Europe’s
most vibrant and exciting nightlife cultures.
Poznan has expanded an economic development among other things through
an organization of fair. The Poznan International Fair (PIF) were organized
here as early as in 1921.
Thus, PIF is one of the European trade fair
organizers with the longest history. Our events,
comprising over 60 specialised exhibitions, often
considered the leaders among European
exhibitions, are addressed to over 140 industries.
Cultural Poznan offers a great variety of theatres,
a philharmonic hall, choirs and orchestras as well
as many museums, galleries and exhibition halls.
The city is the venue of several major festivals
and music contests including the Malta
International Theatre Festival, International
Theater Festival MASKI, the Modern Dance
Biennial, the International Sculpture Triennial and
the Henryk Wieniawski International Violin and
Violin Makers' Competition.
Poznań attracts tourists with its countless historic sites and monuments. Among the most important
of these is the unique complex of Renaissance buildings and the Town Hall in the Old Market
Square. The city also offers outstanding recreation facilities and green areas. These include the
Systherm R&AC, Ltd.
Sw.Wincentego 7, 61-003 Poznan, Poland
substantive issues:
[email protected]
tel. +48618507514
formal cases:
[email protected]
tel. +48618507505, +48618507564,
fax +48618519797
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
The abstracts of papers should include max 1 page A4 size and should be sent by February 29,
2008 to the address:
[email protected].
When submitting an abstract of paper authors should present the following:
1. Name and surname together with an academic degree,
2. A place of work (name of company or institution, position),
3. An address for correspondence including phone number, fax and e-mail.
4. The title and abstract of the paper.
Conference papers may be sent in English or Polish. The official conference language will be
English or Polish in consultation with conference organizers.
PUBLICATION RULES
Members of the Scientific Committee will review the abstracts. All of the approved papers will be
delivered during the Conference, published and recorded on the CD-ROM. Participants of the
Conference will receive the full set of conference documents.
Sponsors:
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
AND CALL FOR PAPERS
1908
2008
International Institute of Refrigeration
www.iifiir.org
100 years of activity
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
co - sponsored by
the International Institute of Refrigeration
Commissions B1, B2 and C2
Design and operation
of environmentally friendly
refrigeration and AC systems
Poznan, Poland
October 15-17, 2008
www.iirpoznan2008.pl
www.konferencjamich.pl