About Infrared Thermography
Scope of the Conference
Infrared Thermography (IRT) is an advanced Non Destructive Evaluation
method, where the surface temperature of the object is mapped by detecting
the IR radiation emitted by them. IRT started as a qualitative tool in electrical
and process industry for condition monitoring. Advances in sensors,
electronics, instrumentation including signal and image processing saw the
transformation of this method to a quantitative one. Today IR imaging is one
of those few NDE methods that has applications cutting across all industries,
research and society, ranging from astronomy, military, medical, energy
audit, surveillance, condition monitoring and materials characterization.
QIRT-Asia 2015 will cover, but will not be limited to, the following topics
Invitation
Since 1992, the Quantitative Infrared Thermography (QIRT) conference is a
biannual international forum which brings together specialists from industry
and academia, who share an active interest in the latest developments of
science, experimental practices and instrumentation, related to IRT.
Previously QIRT conferences have been held in Paris (1992), Sorrento (1994),
Stuttgart (1996), Lodz (1998), Reims (2000), Dubrovnik (2002), Brussels
(2004), Padova (2006), Krakow (2008), Québec City (2010), Naples (2012) and
Bordeaux (2014). With the growing interest in this field and the growing
number of attendees particularly coming from Asian countries, the QIRT
Council has started a sister conference series called QIRT Asia. The first
Quantitative InfraRed Thermography Asia Conference, (QIRT-Asia
2015) will take place during July 6-10, 2015, Mahabalipuram, (near
Chennai) India.
•Aerospace Applications
•Civil Applications
•Medical & Biomedical Applications
•Automotive Industry
•Industrial Applications
•Certification and Standardization
•Materials Characterization
•Environment
•Cultural Heritage
•Non Destructive Evaluation
•Modeling and Simulation
•Signal and Image Processing
•Thermomechanics
•Predictive Condition Monitoring
•Thermo-Fluid Mechanics
•Energetics
Who Should Attend
People: Engineers, Scientists, Researchers, Academicians, Operation and
Maintenance Personnel, Inspection Personnel, Failure Analysts, NDE
practitioners, NDE service providers, Medical Doctors, Ophthalmologist,
Physician, Radiologist,
Material scientist, Mechanical, Metallurgical,
Aerospace, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Electronics students and Faculty
Industries: Nuclear, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Power
Generation, Electric Utilities, Steel, Material Processing, Non Destructive
Testing, Biomedical, Food & Processing, Paper, Educational and R&D
Organization and Manufacturing.
Abstract and Paper Submission
Participants are invited to submit abstract via http://www.qirtasia2015.com
before 28 February, 2015. The template for the abstract is available in the
paper submission system. We recommend you to visit the conference website
for latest updates and information.
QIRT-Asia Short Courses
In addition to the main technical program, the
conference will include one-day short courses
(Monday, July 6). It will include a general introduction
to thermography in the morning and specialized
courses on various application fields given in parallel
sessions during the afternoon (predictive condition
management, evaluation of composites, material
characterization ...)
Exhibition
A technical exhibition with participation from Foreign
and Indian equipment manufacturers, suppliers,
service providers and consultants is being organized
to display their state of art product and services and to
promote a
meaningful industry and research
interaction.
Exhibition Fee: 1,250 € + 12.36% Service Tax
1 Lakhs INR + 12.36% Service Tax
Technical Visit
A technical visit to Centre for NDE, Indian Institute of
Technology, Madras is planned.
• Desk registration rate: 350 € (Foreign)
QIRT Steering Committee
16,000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)
X. Maldague (Canada)
S. Svaic (Croatia)
Students
P. Bison (Italy)
B. Wiecek (Poland)
• Early rate (deadline: May 19, 2015): 150€(Foreign)
J. Dumoulin (France)
V. Vavilov (Russia)
6000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)
J. C. Batsale (France)
B. Venkatraman (QIRT• Late rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 200 €(Foreign)
J. M. Buchlin (Belgium) Asia Representative)
7000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)
G. Cardone (Italy)
Honorary Members:
Accompanying Persons
C. Maierhofer (Germany) D. Balageas (France)
• Rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 100€(Foreign)
A. Nowakowski (Poland) G. Busse (Germany)
5000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)
A. Salazar (Spain)
G.M. Carlomagno (Italy)
Fee Covers: Book of abstracts, Conference USB
Proceedings, Welcome reception, Conference dinner,
QIRT-Asia 2015 Steering Committee
lunches and coffee breaks on all conference days.
B. Venkatraman (India)
Accommodation is not included.
Manyong Choi (S. Korea)
WonTae Kim (S. Korea)
Venue
Guohua Li (China)
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Nik Rajic (Australia)
Mahabalipuram, which is located on the shores of Bay
Ilham Mukriz B.Zainal Abidin (Malaysia)
of Bengal, is an ancient historic town and has been
Cunlin Zhang (China)
classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
M. Menaka (India)
X. Maldague (QIRT Council Representative)
Contact
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: February 28, 2015
Acceptance notification:
April 15, 2015
Paper submission deadline:
May 30, 2015
QIRT-Asia Short Course Fee
• Rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 100€ (Foreign)
5000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)
For further information and updates please visit the
site: http://www.qirtasia2015.com or contact the
organizing committee at: info@qirtasia2015.com.
Dr. B. Venkatraman
Chairman, Organising Committee
Associate Director
Radiological Safety and Environment Group
IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Tamil Nadu – 603102, India
Tel: 044-27480352 Fax: 044-27480235
Conference Fee
• Early rate (deadline: May 19, 2015): 250 € (Foreign)
12,000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)
• Late rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 300 € (Foreign)
15,000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)
Debonds in Coatings
Medical Imaging
Defect characterization