[Stoves] Yingkou, China, Sep 2007 International Workshop on Biomass Gasification Technologyand Its Application

[Tom Miles]

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON TECHNOLOGY AND UTILIZATION OF Biomass
Gasification
September 1−September 20, 2007 Yingkou, China
Yongzhi Ren, Biomass Gasification Department, Liaoning Institute of Energy
Resources(LIER), Yingkou, Liaoning Province, P.R. China February 12, 2007

For Application and workshop Brochure see:
http://gasifiers.bioenergylists.org/yinkougasworkshop07

A training workshop of MOST The Ministry of Science and Technology The
People’s Republic of China

INTRODUCTION
The Ministry of Technology (MOST) is a governmental agency that is
responsible for the foundation and implementation of national science and
technology R&D plans. One of its important missions is to strengthen
international cooperation in science and technology with other countries,
especially with developing countries. Since 1989, international technical
training workshop/courses on various subjects have been conducted in China
every year under the auspices of MOST as a part of its international
scientific and technical cooperation programs.

The Workshop on Technology and Utilization of Biomass Gasification,
sponsored by Department of International Cooperation of MOST, organized by,
Liaoning Institute of energy Resources (LIER), will be held in Yingkou,
China in 2007.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

1. Objectives
The objectives of the workshop are as follows:
1) To introduce methods and experiences for the exploitation utilization of
Biomass gasification and;
2) To exchange technology and experiences in the field of biomass
gasification technology;
3) To promote the cooperation on introducing appropriate technology,
technology transfer, new product development;
4) To promote the cooperation in joint research projects as well as
education and training of biomass gasification technology.

2. Duration
September 1−September 20, 2007

3. Location
Liaoning Institute of energy Resources 88 Shifu Road, Yingkou (N 39°6'to
40°56',E 121°56'to 123°2'), Liaoning Province, China

4. Weather
It is usually fine in  August in Liaoning Province with the temperature
ranging from 20 to 27℃

5. Working Language
English

STRUCTURE
Part 1. Lectures
1. Development and Status of Biomass Energy Technology
2. Biomass Gasification Technology
3. Biomass Gasification Equipment
4. Biomass gasification for house cooking system
5. Biomass gasification for power generation system.
Part 2. Practice and visit
1. Visit to Laboratory of biomass gasification for power generation.
2. Visit to some demonstration plants of biomass gasification
3. Sightseeing
Part 3. Discussion and exchange
1. Presentation of papers from participants
2. Exchange of experiences and discussion among participants
Part 4. Summary

QUALIFICATION
Applicants should
1. Have a Bachelor’s Degree and be a specialist or manager in the field of
biomass energy
2. Have a minimum of 3 years’ working experience
3. Be capable of speaking and writing in English
4. Be in good health

APPLICATION
1. Applicants should complete the enrolled Application Form with signature
and return back to the organizer before July 30,2007.
2. The second circular will be sent to the participants with a formal
invitation and tentative schedule of the workshop.
3. Submit a paper to be presented in the workshop.
4. Submit a health certificate.

CALL FOR PAPERS OR COOPERATION PROJECTS
Any participants are expected to present a paper in the following
categories:
-Biomass gasification in fixed bed gasifier
-Biomass gasification in fluidized bed gasifier
Any participants are expected to bring some technical transfer or
information needs from enterprises of their countries or at least intention
of cooperation through the interchange of the projects.

EXPENSES
1. Travel expenses will be borne by the participants themselves (round-trip
tickets between his/her home country and Shenyang Airport or Shenyang
Railway Station of China)
2. Registration fee is not necessary
3. Chinese government will cover the expenditure of accommodation, local
transportation and training expenses during the workshop in China for the
participants from developing countries. However, participants are advised to
have some money for personal purpose such as distance call or daily
necessities and so on.
4. Participants from developed countries should cover their own expenditure
related to the training workshop, including accommodation, transportation
and other expenses in China.

CERTIFICATE
Participants who have completed study successfully in the training workshop
will be awarded a certificate issued by the Department of International
Cooperation of MOST and Liaoning Institute of Energy Resources.

NOTICE
1. The health certificate must be valid, provided by authorized physician or
hospital.
2. The deadline for the Application Form will be July 30, 2007.
3. The participants should bear his/her medical fee by himself/herself
during the workshop.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Mr. Ren Yong Zhi or Mrs. Xiao Yan Jing
Tel: 0086-417-2833572
Mobile phone of Mr. Ren Yong Zhi: 0086-13050682217
Fax: 0086-417-2833572, 0086-417-2833952, and 0086-417-2833926
E-mail: renyongzhi at hotmail.com
xiaoyanjing2005 at hotmail.com
      xny1 at lnsnys.com
Mail address:
No.88 Shifu Road, Yingkou, Liaoning Province, China, 115000
Liaoning Institute of Energy Resources (LIER)