CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS ESCAPE-6 6th European Symposium on Computer-Aided Process Engineering 26-29 May 1996, Rhodes, Greece TECHNICAL PROGRAMME CHAIRMAN: Professor George Stephanopoulos DEADLINES Extended Abstract submission 30 June 1995 Draft manuscript submission 15 October 1995 Final manuscript submission 15 January 1996 PROCEEDINGS All accepted papers will be published by Pergamon Press in one Supplemental Volume of "Computers and Chemical Engineering",which will be made available to all symposium participants at registration. A collection of invited papers will be published in extended forms in a special issue of "Computers and Chemical Engineering". THE CONFERENCE The major aim of ESCAPE-6 is to review the latest developments in the use of computers as well as systems and information technology tools in the design and operation of processing plants. The Program of ESCAPE-6 will include - Invited Plenary Lectures - Oral Presentation of Contributed Papers - Poster Presentation of Contributed Papers - Exhibition and Demonstration of Commercial CAPE Tools ESCAPE-6 (European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-6) is the sixth in a series of events initiated by the "Computer-Aided Process Engineering" (CAPE) Working Party of the European Federation of Chemical Engineers. It follows ESCAPE-5 in Bled, Slovenia; ESCAPE-4 in Dublin, Ireland; ESCAPE-3 in Graz, Austria; ESCAPE-2 in Toulouse, France; ESCAPE-1 in Elsinore, Denmark. The registration fee is anticipated to be 500 ECUs, and will include daily lunches, reception and closing banquet, and proceedings. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME The Symposium will focus on recent theoretical and practical developments of Computer-Aided Process Engineering in the following areas: 1. PROCESS DESIGN * process synthesis and optimisation of batch, semi-batch and continuous processes; * static and dynamic simulation; * synthesis of control systems for complete plants; * plant-wide, multisite optimisation; * energy integration * design of flexible processes, design under uncertainty. 2. PROCESS OPERATIONS * large-scale modelling and simulation; * process identification, dynamics and control; * controllability, flexibility, operability of processes; * plant safety, reliability and risk assessment; * fault tree analysis and synthesis; * process fault detection, diagnosis and prevention; * hazard and operability studies. 3. PLANT / PROCESS CONTROL * advanced process control and on-line optimisation; * plant-data analysis; * advanced process control; * large-scale control applications; * integration of process design, operations and control. 4. COMPUTER INTEGRATED FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS * scheduling and production planning of batch and semi-batch processes * planning and scheduling under uncertainty; * applications of computer-aided process engineering in small and medium size industries; * processing and manufacturing of specialty chemicals; * management of information systems for process operations; * computer-integrated manufacturing in chemical process industries. 5. USE OF COMPUTERS IN THE EDUCATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS * new technologies in education and training; * distance learning / networking. 6. COMPUTER-AIDED TECHNIQUES FOR THE INCLUSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND CONSIDERATIONS 7. INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE IN PROCESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES. THE PLACE Rhodes, one of the largest Greek islands located in the South-Eastern part of Aegean sea, is a cosmopolitan place of international reputation. Present -day Rhodes is a medieval/modern amalgam, which impresses and fascinates visitors. The medieval part of town is full of impressive and aesthetically diverse 15-century buildings and stone-paved lanes with arches and vaults. Rhodes has an international airport and can be reached from many European cities by direct flights. Weather in the end of May is very pleasant. The Conference will be held at the Grecotel Rhodes Imperial Hotel (a 5 star hotel), about 4 kilometers from the city center, and offers excellent beach-front accomodations for the guests and outstanding facilities for the conference sessions. SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS Authors wishing to present a contribution are asked to submit an extended synopsis of their paper, comprising of: "ABSTRACT (150 words), SCOPE, CONCLUSIONS and SIGNIFICANCE (500 to 700 words in total)." Each submission should also include: title, authors, institutional affiliation and full mailing address (Fax number and e-mail address are very desirable). Please indicate at the top of the page to which of the above seven areas the paper is intended to contribute. ORGANIZATION ESCAPE-6 is organised by: - Scientific and Educational Centre of the Greek Association of Chemical Engineers - National Technical University of Athens, Department of Chemical Engineering - Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute (Thessaloniki) - University of Patras, Department of Chemical Engineering OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English will be the official language of the symposium. DEMONSTRATIONS / EXHIBITIONS Facilities will be available at the Symposium site for demonstration of software packages. An exhibition of computer hardware, process automation systems and software packages will be operating during the Symposium. In North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) you may send your submissions to Professor George Stephanopoulos MIT Rm. 66-440 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Fax: (617) 252-1651, or 253-9695 e-mail: geosteph@mit.edu SECRETARIAT OF ESCAPE-6 Scientific and Educational Centre, Hellenic Institution of Chemical Engineers 36 3rd Septemvriou Street 104 33 Athens, Greece Tel. No : +30-1-823.5877, 823.5654 Fax No : +30-1-821.6242