CHEMCON – 2009 ABOUT VISAKHAPATNAM: The city of Visakhapatnam is situated in the

state of Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of India. This is essentially an industrial
The Indian Chemical Engineering Congress-2009 (CHEMCON – 2009), along with city with several major organizations, viz., Port Trust, Hindustan Shipyard,
the 62nd Annual Session of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers is being Hindustan Zinc, Hindustan Petroleum, Coromandel Fertilizers, Bharat Heavy Plates
organized jointly by the Waltair Regional Centre of the IIChE and the Department and Vessels, L.G. Polymers, Visakhaptnam Steel Plant, Ramky Pharma, Reddy Labs,
of Chemical Engineering, Andhra University, from December 27th to 30th 2009 at Aurabindo Pharma, Coastal Chemicals, Andhra Petrochemicals, Rain Calcining Limited,
Andhra Cements etc. There are several places of tourist interest around
Visakhpatnam, the city of destiny. This annual session plans to bring together
Visakhapatnam, the important ones among them being Simhachalam, Kailasagiri,
eminent and world renowned Chemical Engineers from industry, academic and
Dolphin Nose, Rishikonda, Araku Valley and Borra Caves. Visakhapatnam enjoys very
R & D institutions from India and abroad. CHEMCON-2009 provides the forum for
pleasant weather in December, with temperature hovering around 21oC to 25oC.
indepth discussion on the emerging technologies and methodologies for economic
development, consistent with clean and sustainable environment to enhance the TECHNICAL SESSIONS : Technical sessions are being planned on the
quality of life. The programme will include one da
dayy International Sym
International posium and
Symposium following broad themes.
Plenary and CDS Lectures by eminent persons in Chemical Engineering and allied • Transport Process • Thermodynamics & Reaction Engineering
fields. Prominent personalities will deliver memorial lectures in honour of • Novel Separation Techniques • Electrochemical & Corrosion Technology
Dr.H.L.Roy, Dr. N.R.Kamat and Sri C.K.Murthy. Parallel technical as well as poster • Environmental Engineering • Bio-Chemical Engineering & Bio-Technology
sessions will provide an opportunity for exchange of scientific findings and latest • Energy Conservation • Renewable Resources Engineering
developments. A youth oriented programme will also provide a suitable platform • Safety and Hazard Control • Instrumentation and Process Control
for students of Chemical Engineering. • Process Development • Modeling simulations and Scale up
• Nano Technology • New frontiers in Separation Science
SHRI DHIRUBHAI AMBANI COMMEMORATION DAY • Pharmaceutical Technology • Case Studies
Shri Dhirubhai Ambani Commemoration day will be celebrated on 28th Dec., 2009. CALL FOR PAPERS : The authors are requested to send three copies of the
extended abstracts (in not more than five hundred words) to the Organizing
About IIChE, WALTAIR REGIONAL CENTRE: Secretary CHEMCON-2009, Department of Chemical Engineering, Andhra
University, Viskhapatnam-530003, Andhra Pradesh, India, latest by 30-6-2009
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) which promotes industry – institution or by Email: chemcon2009@gmail.com
chemcon2009@gmail.com. The acceptance of the paper based on
interaction is the premier professional organization established in 1947. For the abstract submitted will be intimated by 31-7-2009 and full text of papers in
effective functioning, IIChE promoted several regional centres among which the triplicate along with soft copy is to be sent by 31-8-2009.
Regional Centre of Waltair is one of the earlier centres. Since its inception in REGISTRA
REGISTRA TION FEE:
TRATION Regular Early BIRD
1959, it in association with Department of Chemical Engineering, Andhra ( bef ore 1st No
before Novv.)
University conducted quite successfully the 29th, 35th and 51st annual sessions
Members of IIChE: Rs 1650/- Rs.1450/-
during the years 1976, 1983 and 1998 respectively. As the regional centre will Non –Members: Rs 4250/- Rs.4000/-
be completing 50 years of its existence by 2009 it is planned to celebrate the Rs. 6250/-* Rs.6000/-*
Golden Jubilee of the R egional Centre in a befitting manner with main focus on
Regional Student Delegates, UG: Rs. 600/- Rs. 500/-
62nd annual session in 2009 in collaboration with Department of Chemical PG & Research Scholars: Rs. 850/- Rs. 750/-
Engineering, Andhra University. Senior member (above 65 yeas): Rs. 600/- Rs. 500/-
Accompanying Spouse: Rs. 1250/- Rs.1000/-
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING : Overseas Delegates: U.S $ 400 U.S $ 400
The Department of Chemical Engineering, Andhra University, venue of CHEMCON Accompanying Spouse: U.S $ 100 U.S $ 100
*Includes life membership fee for the eligible members.
– 2009, is the second oldest Chemical engineering Department in India established
in 1933
933. Now it is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee.
1933 Jubilee The Department has been a
pioneer in teaching and research in the field of Chemical Engineering right from its EXHIBITION : An exhibition of Chemical Engineering equipment, instruments
inception. Its Alumini have occupied eminent positions in Chemical industries, and Chemical Engineering Books and Journals is proposed during CHEMCON-
Research institutes and Academic institutions all over India and abroad. Andhra 2009. Interested organizations will be allotted space with all facilities like power
University is situated in a sprawling 500 acre area with a beautiful sea view on the etc., at a cost given below.
eastern and southern sides. It is about 5 Km. from the railway station and 15Km. EXHIBITION STALLS: 6m x 6m (Central Stall) Rs. 1,00,000
from the airport. It is well connected with various parts of the city by public transport. 3m x 3m Rs. 25,000
3m x 2m Rs. 20,000