An eMail Mixed Bag

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Today’s post is a mixed bag of items collected from recent emails that have found their way into my inbox.

Energy Technology Data Exchange (https://www.etde.org/) is, apparently, defunct.  However, its vast repository is still available.  So, while no longer active, the archive is still useful.

SLA- Arabian Gulf Chapter
Librarians in the U.S. are familiar with SLA – Special Library Association.  Even they, however, may be unaware of the existence of the Arabian Gulf Chapter.  Here is the text of an email I found in my inbox …
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SLA- Arabian Gulf Chapter & Knowledge E are pleased to announce our 2015 PreConference workshops, the workshops will be held at petroleum institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE between 14- 16 March 2015
Knowledge E in collaboration with SLA-AGC is proud to present the 21st SLA-AGC Pre-Conference Workshops to be held at Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE. - See more at: http://www.knowledgee.com/knowledge-events/14th-16th-mar-2015-21st-sla-pre-conference-workshops-petroleum-institute-abu-dhabi-uae/#sthash.CqQ5MR2T.dpuf
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PTQ Q1 2015 has just been published.
Features this issue include:
    Determining safety distance in process design
    Troubleshooting a C3 splitter tower Part 2: root cause and solution
    Optimisation of a diesel hydrotreating unit
    Monitoring and controlling emissions in Europe
    High sulphur recovery with ease of operation
    Safe removal of polymeric deposits
    Hydrotreating challenges and opportunities with tight oil
    Reducing reactor turnaround time
    Monetise off­gases for low cost ammonia
    Business value of hydrocarbon production accounting
    Interface measurement for product quality
    Zeolite membranes for xylenes separation
    Catalyst testing for hydrocracking and hydrotreating
    Dynamic simulation of process controls
plus the PTQ Outlook for 2015, Technology in Action

Speaking of PTQ, they have organized The 9th Refining China conference,taking place at the Regent Hotel Beijing on 8-9 April 2015.

To quote their Web …
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Our continuing collaboration with Sinopec ensures that this event continues to be your opportunity to meet the top engineers and other decision makers from Sinopec, Petrochina, CNOOC and other major operating and engineering companies across China.
Registration now open: www.RefiningChina.com
Global Technology Forum are delighted to announce the addition of two guest speakers on our forthcoming course, The Technology and Chemistry of Hydrotreating – taking place 31 March 2015 in London, UK.
This three day course will be led by world renowned hydrotreating expert, Richard Moore-Coulson, but will also include guest talks from;
    Magnus Schau-Magussen, Refinery Scientist, R&D, HALDOR TOPSOE
    Pierre Dufrense, VP, R&D, Technology EURECAT SA
In addition to the theory and fundamentals behind hydrotreating, delivered by Richard (based on over 40 years’ experience), Magnus and Pierre will provide insights into some of the current technology driving this vital refinery process.
View The Course Brochure: http://email.gtforum.com/files/amf_incisive_media/project_2769/Hydrotreating_2015.pdf?utm_term=&utm_content=View%20The%20Course%20Brochure&utm_campaign=Hydrotreating%20guest%20speakers%20-%20usa&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Hydrocracking
Book online or email: eleni.vatyliotis@gtforum.com  to discuss discounts available to you.
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TIMESAVER TIP: Create a separate folder or even a separate gmail or yahoo email account for all the conference alerts you subscribe to.  That way, when you are looking for conferences to attend, you can browse through the “conferences” folder or email account, saving valuable time.