11th International Conference on Electrostatics organized by the Institute of Electric Technology and the Polytechnic University of Valencia on behalf of the European Working Party "Static Electricity in Industry" (EFCE)

Conference Programme

PROVISIONAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Programme and Conference Guide (PDF)

Wednesday, 27th May 2009

8h-9h30: Registration & Opening Ceremony.

9h30-11h: Oral Session 1 "Hazards & ESD". Chairman: Lars Fast.
Invited Lecture: I. Berta. Use of Soft Computing Methods in Risk Assessment of Electrostatic Fire and Explosion Hazards in Industries.

O1-1M. Glor. Ignition Source Static Electricity - Incident Investigation.
O1-2J. Paasi, T. Kalliohaka, M. Glor. Chargeability of Ethanol-Petrol Biofuels.
O1-3I. D. Pavey. Propagating Brush Discharges in Flexible Pipes.

11h-11h30: Coffee

11h30-13h: Oral Session 2 "Hazards & ESD". Chairman: Martin Glor

O2-1G. Ackroyd, P. Caine. An investigation of the occurrence of propagating brush discharges from type b fibc with liners.
O2-2L. Fast, J. Paasi, J. Smallwood, I. Karlson. Induction charging risk assessment: charged board alike discharges to metal and human body.
O2-3Z. Á. Tamus, I. Kiss, N. Szedenik, M. Keindl. Effective method for measuring the energy of propagating brush discharges.
O2-4H. L. Walmsley. Induced-charge errors in charge-transfer measurement.

13h-15h: Lunch. La Vella Restaurant

15h-16h30: Oral Session 3 "Standards & Measurements". Chairman: Jaako Paasi.
Invited Lecture: U. von Pidoll. An overview of standards concerning unwanted electrostatic discharges.

O3-1M. Noras, A. Pandey, J. Kieres. Verification of Non-Contacting Surface Electric Potential Measurement Model Using Contacting Electrostatic Voltmeter.
O3-2P. M. Ireland. Contact charge accumulation and separation discharge.
O3-3P. Llovera, P. Molinié, A. Soria, A. Quijano. Measurements of electrostatic potentials and electric fields in some industrial applications: Basic principles.

16h30-18h30: Poster Sessions 1, 2 & 3 - Coffee Poster Session 1: "Hazards & ESD"

P1-1A. Gajewski. Multichannel measurement of ESD.
P1-2A. T. Sobczyk, A. Jaworek, M. Sozanska. Carbon fiber formation in electrical discharges in hydrocarbons.
P1-3A. Ohsawa. Prevention criteria of electrostatic ignition by a charged cloud in grounded tanks.
P1-4C. R. Buhler, C. I. Calle, J. S. Clements, S. Trigwell, M. L. Ritz. New Techniques to Evaluate the Incendivity of Insulators.
P1-5A. Krupa. Laboratory investigations of back discharge in multipoint-plane geometry in flue gases.
P1-6I. Kiss. Increasing the Reliability of Risk Assessment for Systems Endangered by Electrostatic Discharges.
P1-7V. March, M. Arrayás, J. L. Trueba, J. Montanyà, D. Romero, G. Solà, D. Aranguren. Features of electrical discharges in air triggered by laser.
P1-8Z. Yuanxiang, X. Xu, L. Bin, C. Jifeng, Y. Qingfu, L. Xidong, G. Zhicheng. Shielding Failure Flashover Rate under Conditions of Complex Landscapes in Mountainous Areas.
P1-9Z. Yuanxiang, H. Hanghai, X. Xu, C. Jifeng, Y. Yichao, L. Zhenyu, C. Yuan, Y. Deming, N. Qiong, L. Xidong. High Risk Region of Bird Streamer Flashover in High Voltage Transmission Lines.
P1-10A. Pey, M. Glor. Incident Case Histories on Mobile Containers.
P1-11Á. Veress, I. Berta. Integration of the ATEX Directive into Everyday Processes in Different Industries (How to realize protection against explosion on all levels?).

Poster Session 2: "Standards & Measurement"

P2-1K. Dastoori, B. Makin, S. Bappoo. The effectiveness of passive rfid tags in the presence of charged particles.
P2-2H. Berndt. Electrostatic discharge (esd) and the requirements on an esd control program (ecp) to 2020.
P2-3H. Berndt. Measurement methods for packaging material for electronic devices according to the standard IEC 61340-5-1 Ed. 1 (new) and the requirements from the standard ANSI/ESD S541-2003.
P2-4D. A. Grant, G. Hearn, W. Maggs, I. González. An electrostatic charge meter using a microcontroller offers advanced features and easier ATEX certification.

Poster Session 3: "Lightning"

P3-1J. C. Matthews, D. L. Henshaw. Measurements of atmospheric potential gradient fluctuations caused by corona ions near high voltage power lines.
P3-2F. M. Vila, F. A. Mandija. The altitude profile of atmospheric ion concentration, and the determination of the recombination and attachment coefficients in the suburbs areas.
P3-3D. Ruiz, C. Torraba, J. Puchades, I. Olivé, V. Pomar, S. Polo, P. Llovera, V. Fuster, F. Magraner. Design, development and verification of a network for the measurement of ligthning parameters in real installations.
P3-4F. D’Alessandro. New guidelines regarding the positioning of protective air terminations on structures using e-field modelling techniques.
P3-5D. Aranguren, J. Montanya, G. Solà, D. Romero, V. March, H. Torres. On the lightning hazard warning using electrostatic field: analysis of summer thunderstorms in Spain.
P3-6J. Montanyà, S. Soula, M. Murphy, V. March, D. Aranguren, G. Sola, D. Romero. Estimation of charge neutralized by negative cloud-to-ground flashes in Catalonia thunderstorms.
P3-7A. Gulyás, N. Szedenik. 3D Simulation of the lightning path using a mixed physical probabilistic model - The Open Source Lightning Model.
P3-8A. Gulyás, B. Németh, I. Kiss, I. Berta. Planning preventive lightning protection using SCOUT.

18h30-20h: Welcome wine.

Thursday, 28th May 2009.

8h-8h30: Registration.

8h30-10h: Oral Session 4 "Applications & Industry". Chairman: Gérard Touchard.
Invited Lecture: A. Mizuno, S. Sato, H. Hayashi, K. Takashima.
Honeycomb discharge for diesel exhaust cleaning.

O4-1S. E. Law, K. Giles. Electrostatic Abatement of Airborne Respirable Dust Emission From Mechanized Tree-Nut Harvesting: Theoretical Basis.
O4-2C. I. Calle, J. L. McFall, C. R. Buhler, S. J. Snyder, E. E. Arens, A. Chen, Ph.D., J. S. Clements, C. R. Fortier, S. Trigwell. Particle Removal by Electrostatic and Dielectrophoretic Forces for Dust Control During Lunar Exploration Missions.
O4-3J. C. Laurentie, J. Jolibois, E. Moreau. Surface dielectric barrier discharge: effect of encapsulation of the grounded electrode on the electromechanical characteristics of the plasma actuator.

10h-11h30: Poster Session 4 & 5 & Coffee.
Poster Session 4 "Fundamentals"

P4-1C. Dragan, A. Samuila, S. Das, D. Iancu, M. Bilici, L. Dascalescu. Factors that influence the tribocharging of insulating ducts in suction-type dilute-phase pneumatic transport systems.
P4-2S. Das, A. Samuila, C. Dragan, L. Dascalescu. Behaviour of charged insulating particles in contact with a rotating roll electrode.
P4-3B. Tabti, L. Dascalescu, M. Plopeanu, A. Antoniu, R. Mekideche. Factors that influence the corona charging of fibrous dielectric materials.
P4-4L. Herous, M. Nemamcha, M. Remadnia, L. Dascalescu. Factors that Influence the Surface Potential Decay on a Thin Film of Polyethylene Terephtalate (PET).
P4-5M. Kühn, H. Kliem. The method of local fields: a bridge between molecular modelling and dielectric theory.
P4-6R. Cramariuc, L. Nisiparu, B. Cramariuc. The Energetic Balance of the two different Electrostatic Processes: Electrostatic Liquid Spraying and Electrostatic Induction for Electrical Field Measuring.
P4-7T. Shao, K. Long, C. Zhang, J. Wang, D. Zhang, P. Yan, S. Zhang. Electrical Characterization of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Driven by Repetitive Nanosecond Pulses in Atmospheric Air.
P4-8M. Havet, S. O. Ahmedou. Effect of process parameters on the EHD airflow.
P4-9L. P. Arevalo, V. Cooray, R. Montano. Numerical simulation of long laboratory sparks generated by positive switching impulses.

Poster Session 5: "Liquids"

P5-1C. Louste, M. Daaboul, H. Romat. A Study of Vortex Shedding Induced by Dielectric Barrier Injection.
P5-2M. Eladawy, J. M. Cabaleiro, T. Paillat, O. Moreau, G. Touchard. Experimental Determination of Space Charge Density Associated with Flow Electrification Phenomenon: Application to Power Transformers.
P5-3M. Daaboul, C. Louste, H. Romat. Transient Velocity Induced by Electric Injection in Blade-Plane Geometry.
P5-4J. B. Gajewski, K. Gatner. Interpretation of the results of research on tribocharging in a rotating shaft-oil-lip seal system.
P5-5A. Ramos, P. García-Sánchez, A. Robles, M. J. Freire. Water flows induced by microwave electric fields in Microsystems.
P5-6Y. Ren, H. Jiang, H. Yang, A. Ramos, P. García-Sánchez. Electrical manipulation of electrolytes with conductivity gradients in Microsystems.
P5-7A. T. Pérez, M. Medrano, C. Soria. Measurement of DC conductivity of suspensions in non aqueous media.
P5-8R. Prakash, D. Chugh, Karan V.I.S. Kaler. Recent Developments and Progress in Liquid Dielectrophoresis.

11h30-13h: Oral Session 5 "Liquids". Chairman: Akira Mizuno
Invited Lecture: G. Touchard, T. Paillat. Electrical charges and liquids motion.

O5-1J.-S. Chang, A. Berezin, H. Tsubone, K. Urashima, Y. Nam Chun. Mechanism of Electrohydrodynamically induced flow in a wire-non-parallel plate electrode type gas pump.
O5-2K. Sun, Q. Liu, X. Li. The experimental test on Charge Density and Surface Potential in an Oil Tank during Filling Operation.
O5-3J. B. Gajewski, M. J. Glogowski. Tribocharging in a rotating shaft-oil-lip seal system for different engine base oils, additive, and their blends.

13h-15h: Lunch La Vella Restaurant

15h-16h30: Oral Session 6 "Solid & Powders". Chairman: Ulrich von Pidoll
Invited Lecture: M. N. Horenstein. Electrostatics and Nanoparticles: What's the Same, What's Different?

O6-1B. F. Nader, G. S. P. Castle, K. Adamiak. Effect of Surface Conduction on the Dynamics of Induction Charging of Particles.
O6-2V. Griseri, C. Perrin, C. Laurent. Study of the charge build up and transport in electron beam irradiated dielectrics films.
O6-3J. M. Valverde, M. J. Espin, M. A. S. Quintanilla, A. Castellanos. Electrofluidized bed of silica nanoparticles.

16h30-17h: Coffee

17h-18h30: Oral Session 7 "Lightning & History". Chairman: Istvan Berta.

O7-1P. Molinié, S. Boudia. Mastering picocoulombs in the 1890's: the Curies' quartzelectrometer instrumentation, and how it shaped early radioactivity history.
O7-2J. Simon, P. Llovera. Between Teaching and Research: Adolphe Ganot and the Definition of Electrostatics (1851-1914)
O7-3G. M. Berger, S. Ait Amar. The noteworthy involvement of Jacques de Romas in the experiments on the electric nature of lightning.
O7-4F. D’Alessandro. Experimental study of the effect of wind on positive and negative corona from a sharp point in a thunderstorm.
O7-5N. Balint, K. Istvan. Application of fuzzy logic based expert system in preventive lightning protection.

18h30:Closing Exhibition

20h30:Conference dinner La Ferradura Restaurant

Friday, 29th May 2009.

8h-8h30: Registration.

8h30-10h: Oral Session 8 "Fundamentals". Chairman: Philippe Molinié.
Invited Lecture: R. Díaz-Calleja, M. J. Sanchis, E. Riande. Effect of an electric field on the deformation of incompressible rubbers: bifurcation phenomena.

O8-1L. Dascalescu, S. Das, U. Kumar. Numerical simulation of conductive particle behaviour at the surface of a plate electrode affected by a dc corona field.
O8-2Z. Bei, T. B. Jones, A. Tucker-Schwartz. Forming concentric double-emulsion droplets using electric fields.
O8-3K. M. Forward, B.S., D. J. Lacks, R. Mohan Sankaran. Methodology for Studying Particle-Particle Triboelectrification in Granular Materials.

10h-11h30: Poster Sessions 5, 6 & 7 - Coffee

Poster Session 6: "Solids & Powders"

P6-1K. Ikezaki, Y. Murata. Electret properties of ethylene-propylene random copolymer.
P6-2L. Cui, M. Song, Y. Kong, L. Chen, D. Wang, Y. Xiao, J. Jiang. The comparative studies of charge storage stabilities among three PP/porous PTFE/PP electret.
P6-3Z. Yuanxiang, W. Yunshan, L. Guangfan, L. Yingyan, L. Bo, L. Peng, C. Huanchao. Space Charge Phenomena in Oil-paper Insulation Materials under High Voltage Direct Current.
P6-4Z. Yuanxiang, C. Haihang, W. Jianyi, N. Qiong, S. Qinghua, W. Yunshan. The influence of pre-stressing on breakdown characteristics in liquid silicone rubber.
P6-5Z. Yuanxiang, Q. Sun, N. Wang, Y. Wang. Pre-stressing effect on dc breakdown in low density polyethylene.
P6-6A. Petre, C.-D. Pham, L. Berquez, D. Marty-Dessus. Three-dimensional space charge cartographies by FLIMM in electron irradiated polymers.
P6-7A. Jaworek, A. Krupa, M. Lackowski, A. T. Sobczyk, T. Czech, S. Ramakrishna, S. Sundarajan, D. Pliszka. Nanocomposite fabric formation by electrospinning and electrospraying technology.
P6-8M. Takeuchi, M. R. Islame. Adhesion Forces of Charged Toner Particles.
P6-9M. Carsí, R. Díaz Calleja, M.J. Sanchis, J. Guzmán, E. Riande. Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy of Poly(2-ethoxyethyl metacrylate) Membranes.
P6-10P. Ortiz-Serna, R. Díaz-Calleja, M.J. Sanchis, G. Floudas, E. Riande, A. Martins, L. Visonte, R. Nunes. Dielectric spectroscopy of the dynamics in natural rubber-cellulose in nanocomposites.

Poster Session 7: "Applications & Industry"

P7-1D. Boni, Z. Noureddine, M. Eric, G. Touchard. Electrostatic precipitation in wire-to-cylinder configuration. Effect of the high-voltage power supply waveform.
P7-2A. Niewulis, J. Podlinski, J. Mizeraczyk. Flow and Particle Collection Efficiency of a Spike-Plate Type.
P7-3A. Niewulis, J. Podlinski, J. Mizeraczyk. Electrohydrodynamic flow patterns in a narrow electrostatic precipitator with longitudinal or transverse wire electrode.
P7-4N. Benard, J. Jolibois, E. Moreau. Lift and drag performances of an axisymmetric airfoil controlled by plasma actuator.
P7-5N. Balcon, N. Benard, Y. Lagmich, J.-P. Boeuf, G. Touchard, E. Moreau. Positive and negative sawtooth signals applied to a dbd plasma actuator - influence on the electric wind.
P7-6T. Iváncsy, I. Kiss, I. Berta. Improved model for the analysis of back corona in pulse energised electrostatic precipitators.
P7-7Z. Á. Tamus. Complex diagnostics of insulating materials in industrial electrostatics.
P7-8P. Atten. On a disintegration process of fine particles in electrostatic precipitators due to Coulomb repulsion.
P7-9B. Alonso-Fariñas, B. Navarrete, V.J. Cortés. PLASMACOL-NOVARE project. Pollutant emission reduction in great combustion plants by means of non-thermal plasma application in hybrid collectors.
P7-10M. Salazar, E. Chacón, P. Llovera, A. Soria. Low cost medium voltage impulse generator for educational applications.
P7-11R. González Monaj. La animación de tóner electrográfico.
P7-12J. García-García, E. Miranda, C.S. Martínez-Cisneros, J. Alonso, L. Viladoms, P. de Mariscal. Method for improving the perforation of paper webs using focalized electrostatic discharges.
P7-13M. Jedrusik, A. Swierczok. The influence of fly ash physical & chemical properties on electrostatic precipitation process.

11h30-13h: Oral Session 9 "Applications & Industry". Chairman: Graham Ackroyd

O9-1A. Bologa, H.-R. Paur, H. Seifert, T. Wäscher, K. Woletz. Novel wet electrostatic precipitator for collection of fine aerosol.
O9-2A. T. Haaland, K. Parker, F. Vik. Enhanced Fine Particle Collection by the Application of SMPS Energization.
O9-3E. de la Cruz, J.-S. Chang, A. A. Berezin, D. Ewing, J. S. Cotton, M. Bardeleben. Electrical effect of soot depositions in a co-axial wire pipe flow.

13h-13h30: Closing Ceremony

13h30-15h30: Closing Lunch. Special Catering

Provisional Programme