MDEC 2005, October 12-14, 2005, Markham, ON

Conference Presentations

Conference agenda

Keynote Address: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Chaos and Communication: Bruce Conard, BR Conard Consulting Inc.
Evaluation and Experience with Particulate Filter Systems at Inco: J.Stachulak, B.R.Conard and G. Nault (Inco); A. Bugarski and G. Schnakenberg (NIOSH)
Laboratory Evaluation of Diesel Particulate Filters: M. Gangal, B. Rubeli, D. Young (NRCan), and J. Stachulak (Inco)
NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program: Supporting Companies in Research and Development and Accessing Technology: Linda Meret (NRC-IRAP)
DPM Exposures in Metal and Nonmetal Mines in the United States 2002-2005 and the 2005 Final Rule on the Interim Limit: Doris Ann Cash and William Baughman (MSHA)
Diesel Vehicle Emissions in Underground Mines: The South African Perspective: Nardus Potgieter (Infotox, South Africa)
SCR Retrofits: A Practical Approach for Reducing NO₂ Emissions in Salt Mines: Thierry Leprince (Extengine Transport Systems)
Potential of Synthetic Fuel to Reduce Emissions: Gregory T. Orrell (Lancer Industries)
Hydrogen Fuel Injection—The Bridge to Fuel Cells: Steve Gilchrist (Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company)
Emission Based Maintenance Program: Steve “Skinner” Forbush (Arch Western Bituminous Group)
The Western U.S. Mine Health and Safety Training and Translation Center’s DPM Project, with a Special Emphasis to DPM Compliance Workshops: Jerry C. Tien and Larry Grayson (University of Missouri-Rolla)
Testing of a Johnson-Matthey Low-NO₂ DPF: Darrick Zarling (University of Minnesota)
Diesel Particle Filters with Active Regeneration in Mining – Practical Experiences from Mines in North America and Europe: Hans-Jörg Rembor (HUSS Umwelttechnik GmbH)
Global Approach to Diesel Aftertreatment Issues in Mining Industry: Arno Amberla, (Finnkatalyst, Finland)
A Global Approach to Managing Diesel Emissions: Sean McGinn (McGinn Integration Inc), Brian Davies (AEHS Pty. Ltd.) and T White (BHP Billiton Pty Ltd)
Stillwater Mining Company’s Plan for DPM Reduction: Rick Collins (Stillwater Mining)
Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) and Regulations in Canadian Mining Provinces: Gary Bonnell (NRCan)
Diesel Particulate Matter in Underground Mines: Aleksandar D. Bugarski, James D. Noll, Steven E. Mischler and George H. Schnakenberg (NIOSH)
Diesel Particle Filter Systems in Tunneling in Switzerland, Filtration Efficiency, Secondary Emissions, Operation Experience and Overall Effect on Ambient Air: A.Mayer (TTM), M.Kasper (ME), N.Heeb (EMPA), J.Czerwinski (AEHB), W.Scheidegger (SUVA)
Novel Approaches to Measure Diesel Emissions: L. W. Antony Chen, Hans Moosmüller, W. Patrick Arnott, and John G. Watson (Desert Research Institute), Pierre Mousset-Jones (University of Nevada)
Diesel Power Vehicles, Pollution, and the Economic Balance Thereof: CA Rawlins (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa)
Final Plenary Consultation: Mahe Gangal (MDEC Co-chair)

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