ANNOUNCEMENT
DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology
(SESTEC-2012)
The fifth SESTEC symposium on “Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC2012)”, sponsored by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) and organized by the
Association of Separation Scientists and Technologists (ASSET) will be held during February 27 March 01, 2012 at SVKM’s Mithibai College, Vile Parle, Mumbai. The objective of this four-day
Symposium is to provide a forum to scientists and engineers to discuss the recent advances in the area of
separation of metals such as actinides, lanthanides, Zr, Co, Mo, Cs, Sr and platinum group metals which are
of interest to the Department of Atomic Energy. In addition, speciation of actinides will be is included as
one of the scopes of the Symposium.
SESTEC-2012 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 symposium is as follows:
Scope
Two of the major consequences of neutron induced nuclear reactions with natural uranium targets,
nuclear fission and production of trans-uranium elements, have contributed significantly to the separation
chemistry of actinides. Since the early days of the Manhattan Project, much of the interest centered on the
separation of trace amounts of plutonium from large excess of uranium and moderate concentration of
fission/decay products. Solvent extraction and ion exchange have played a key role in isolation, separation,
and purification of uranium and plutonium both at analytical as well as at industrial scale. Sustained
interest in improved nuclear fuel-reprocessing methods and growing concern for the fate of actinides at
potential waste disposal sites provide continuous motivation for investigating the complexation and
separation behavior of actinides. Separation chemistry of actinides plays a pivotal role at different stages of
the nuclear fuel cycle: (a) recovery and purification from ores, (b) chemical quality control of nuclear fuels,
(c) fuel reprocessing, and (d) waste management.
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-2012 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:
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Synthesis of solvents, resins and membranes
Development of separation equipments
Separation science 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
Bioremediation
Speciation
The scientific programme of the symposium will include invited talks by eminent scientists / engineers.
Contributed papers will be presented in oral / poster sessions.
Abstract Submission
Abstracts of the contributed papers should be submitted before November 01, 2011. The length of the
abstract should be limited to one page (Abstract Template) including figures, tables and references.
Abstract submission should be done through e-mail (sestec2012@gmail.com). Abstracts will be peer
reviewed (Technical Committee Chairman: Dr. A. Goswami, Head, Radiochemistry Division, BARC,
Trombay, Mumbai – 400 085) prior to inclusion in the symposium proceedings.
Limited number of papers will be selected for peer reviewed Journal Publication and the authors will be
intimated in advance about this.
For more information please see the attached ABSTRACT TEMPLATE.
Acceptance of the paper
The acceptance of the abstract will be notified by November 30, 2011. The preprint volumes/CD
containing the invited talks and extended abstracts of contributed papers will be distributed to the delegates
during the meeting.
Registration
Students: Rs 1000/-; Delegates from academic/research institutes: Rs 2000/-; Delegates from industries: Rs
5000/-; Foreign delegates: US$ 200; Delegates spouses: Rs 1000/- (Indian); US$ 150 (Overseas). Demand
Draft may be drawn in favor of ‘SESTEC-2012’ and payable at ‘MUMBAI’.
The registration fee should be sent to Shri S. Jeyakumar, Treasurer, SESTEC-2012, Radioanalytical
Chemistry Division, BARC, Trombay, Mumbai – 400 085 (E-mail: sjkumar@barc.gov.in).
All intending participants are required to fill in the Registration Form (see below) and send it to the
Treasurer, SESTEC-2012 (by crossed demand draft payable in favour of SESTEC-2012 payable at SBI,
BARC, Mumbai-400 085 branch) to reach before December 30, 2011.
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 after
registration and prior intimation (see below). They will be able to get food and other provisions at the
hostel/guest house.
The registration fee includes delegate kit, admission for all sessions, a set of conference materials, (book of
symposium proceedings either as a book or as a CD and a souvenir), lunch and tea during symposium.
Financial Assistance
It may be possible to provide TA/DA to deserving student participants where sponsoring institution is
unable to arrange. Request for financial assistance must reach the Meeting Secretariat not later than
January 15, 2012.
The Venue
The meeting will be held in Bhaidas Hall of SVKM’s Mithibai College, Vile Parle, Mumbai – 400 056,
INDIA.
About Mumbai
Mumbai is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the sixth
most populous city in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour.
Mumbai is also the richest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central
Asia. Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India, it is also one of the world's top 10
centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow. The city also houses India's Hindi (Bollywood) and
Marathi film and television industry. Mumbai's business opportunities, as well as its potential to offer a
higher standard of living, attract migrants from all over India and, in turn, make the city a potpourri of
many communities and cultures. Mumbai has a truly cosmopolitan population bustling with activity. It's
film industry "Bollywood" also draws a number of youths with tinsel dreams to Mumbai. Being a major
financial center, People from all over the world come here for business opportunities.
Most of the year, Mumbai's climate is warm and humid. Between November and February, the skies are
clear, and the temperature is cooler. From March the temperature becomes warm and humid till mid June,
the beginning of monsoon. During monsoon there are torrential rains, sometimes causing the flooding of
major roads and streets of Mumbai. The average rainfall which is brought by the south-west monsoon
winds in Mumbai is 180 cms. Monsoon ends by the end of September. October is comparatively hot and
humid.
Mumbai Map
Places of importance
Gateway of India
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Elephanta Caves
Marine Drive
Ajanta Ellora Caves
Prince of Wales Museum
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 on single or twin
sharing basis in ICSSR Guest House, University of Mumbai. Accommodation for students and research
scholars will be arranged very close to the symposium venue at a concessional rate. Daily tariffs are as
follows:
ICSSR Guest House, University of Mumbai : Rupees 850/- per head per day
Rupees 1250/- per room per day (Twin sharing)
(This tariff includes transportation charges up to the symposium venue)
Students accommodation charge
: Rupees 200/- per head per day
Accommodation fee should be sent (as Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Mithibai
College AC Seminar Workshop” payable at Mumbai) by December 30, 2011 to:
Prof. Z. R. Turel,
Mithibai College, Mumbai &
Convener, Local Organizing Committee
E-mail: sestec.12@gmail.com,
Fax: 91-22-26130441,
Tel. No.: 91-22-42339038
Travel Arrangements
It is expected that the participants will make their own travel arrangements.
Dead lines
Abstract Submission:
November 01, 2011
Intimation about the abstract acceptance:
November 30, 2011
Registration Form Submission:
December 30, 2011
Request For Accommodation:
December 30, 2011
Important points
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Paper submission to be done electronically at: sestec2012@gmail.com
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Registration fee should be sent to:
Shri S. Jeyakumar, Treasurer, SESTEC-2012,
Radioanalytical Chemistry Division, BARC,
Trombay, Mumbai – 400 085
E-mail: sjkumar@barc.gov.in
All correspondence regarding participation in symposium should be addressed to:
Dr. P.N. Pathak
Secretary, SESTEC – 2012
Radiochemistry Division
B.A.R.C., Trombay, Mumbai -400085
Tel: (022)25594089
Email: ppathak@barc.gov.in
The registration fee should be sent to:
Shri S. Jeyakumar
Treasurer, SESTEC-2012
Radioanalytical Chemistry Division,
BARC, Trombay, Mumbai – 400 085
Tel: (022)25590632/25594089
E-mail: sjkumar@barc.gov.in
All correspondence regarding accommodation & local arrangements should be
addressed to:
Dr. Z.R. Turel,
Convener, Local Organizing Committee
& Professor, Department of Chemistry
SVKM’s Mithibai College,
Vile Parle, Mumbai
E-mail: sestec.12@gmail.com
FAX: 91-22-26130441;
Tel. No.: 91-22-42339038.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Banerjee, S. DAE………………Chairman
Sinha, R.K., BARC, Mumbai
Balaban, M., Italy
Chetal, S.C., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Clark, S.B., WSU, USA
Cramer, S., RPI, USA
Ghosh, S.K. BARC, Mumbai
Grover, R.B., DAE, Mumbai
Haldar, T.K., HWB, Mumbai
Jayaraj, R.N., NFC, Hyderabad
Jarvinen, G.D., LANL, USA
Knapp, F.F., ORNL, USA
Kohli, A.K., BRIT, Mumbai
Kolev, S.D., Melbourne, Australia
Maithani, P.B., AMD, Hyderabad
Mashelkar, R.A., NCL, Pune
Misra, S.D., BARC, Mumbai
Modolo, G., Germany
Mukherjee, T., BARC, Mumbai
Natarajan, R., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Nash, K.L., WSU, USA
Patel, Amrish SVKM, Mumbai
Patel, B., Mithibai College, Mumbai
Patra, R.N., IREL, Mumbai
Prakash, R., HWB, Mumbai
Rama Rao, P., BRNS, Mumbai
Ramakumar, K.L., BARC, Mumbai
Rao, P.R.V., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Seth, B., SVKM, Mumbai
Sonde, R.R., Thermax, Pune
Suri, A.K., BARC, Mumbai
Venugopal, V., Mumbai
Verboom, W., The Netherlands
Welling, M.N., NMIMS, Mumbai
Yadav, G.D. ICT, Mumbai
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Ramakumar, K.L, BARC, Mumbai……Chairman
Mohapatra, P.K., BARC, Mumbai…….Convener
Acharya, R., BARC, Mumbai
Aggarwal S.K., BARC, Mumbai
Anand Babu, C., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Bajaj, A.G., Thermax, Pune
Chattopadhyay, M.C., Allahabad
Chattopadhyay, S., BARC, Mumbai
Dutta, S., BRNS, Mumbai
Goswami, A., BARC, Mumbai
Janardan, P., BARC, Mumbai
Jeyakumar, S., BARC, Mumbai
Kamachi Mudali, U., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Kulkarni, S.G. BARC, Mumbai
Manchanda, V.K., ASSET, Mumbai
Mangaonkar, K., Mithibai College, Mumbai
Markandeya, S.G., BRNS, Mumbai
Mohanty, P.R., HWB, Mumbai
Nagarajan, K., IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Pandit, A.B., ICT, Mumbai
Piillai, M.R.A., BARC, Mumbai
Raj, K., BARC, Mumbai
Rao, H., BARC, Mumbai
Reddy, A.V.R., BARC, Mumbai
Roy, S.B., BARC, Mumbai
Singh, A.K., IIT, Delhi
Tewari, P.K., BARC, Mumbai
Tomar, B.S., BARC, Mumbai
Turel, Z.R. Mithibai College, Mumbai
Wattal, P.K., BARC, Mumbai
Pathak, P.N., BARC, Mumbai…………Secretary
SESTEC-2012
SVKM’s Mithibai College,
Vile Parle, Mumbai – 400 056, India
February 27 - March 01, 2012
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