InfraMation 2008 Preliminary Schedule of Events

updated 2008-07-28 Rev 12
 

Sunday – November 2, 2008

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Early check-in registration - (Hallway outside clinic rooms)
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - New Clinic Registration - (Hallway outside clinic rooms)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Speakers' Check-in and Briefing - (Salon M)
 

Monday – November 3, 2008

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM - Full Breakfast - (Mardi Gras)
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Conference Registration - (Hallway outside clinic rooms)
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Customer Service Camera Inspection Booth - (Mardi Gras)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Exhibitor Setup - (Mardi Gras)
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Welcome and Opening Plenary - (Showroom)

8:15 AM - 09:50 AM - Presentations - Building Science (Showroom)

• Detection of Moisture within Building Envelopes by Interior and Exterior Infrared Thermographic Inspections – Antonio Colantonio, PWGSC

• The Old Lady and the Shrew – Randy Loew, Clean Air Service, Inc.

• Structural Leak Testing Utilizing a Spray Rack and Infrared Thermography – Larry Steinbronn, Advanced Environmental Testing & Abatement

• Infrared Thermography – Building Sciences Assessment Tool – JL Skiter Kowalski, AQM NOLA
   

9:50 AM - 10:20 AM -  Break - (Showroom Lobby)
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM – Presentations - Building Science (Showroom)

• Reference Relevance – Michael Yates, ThermoDyne Thermal Imaging

• Using Thermography in the Evaluation of the NightCool Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept – Neil Moyer, Florida Solar Energy Center

• Energy Certification - Establishing Thermography in the "Green" Building Market – Geary Morris, American Infrared Consultants, LLC

• Night Sky Radiant Cooling – Influence on Outdoor Thermal Imaging Analysis – Klaus-Peter Moellmann, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences
   

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Catered Lunch (Mardi Gras)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - IR Clinics (1/2 hour break at 3:00PM, Hallway outside clinic rooms)

• Building Science - (Salon M)

• ThermaCAM Reporter 8.3 Software - (Salon K)

• Research & Development - (Salon E)

• GasFindIR - (Salon H)
   

Tuesday – November 4, 2008

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM - Full Breakfast - (Mardi Gras)
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Conference Registration - (Hallway outside clinic rooms)
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Customer Service Camera Inspection Booth - (Mardi Gras)
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Opening Remarks - (Showroom)

8:15 AM - 09:50 AM -  Presentations - R&D (Showroom)

• Cheese Cubes, Light Bulbs, Soft Drinks: An Unusual Approach to Study Convection, Radiation and Size Dependent Heating and Cooling – Michael Vollmer, University of Applied Sciences Brandenburg

• Thermography Enhances the Capabilities of Laser Transmission Welding – Peter Jaeschke, Laser Zentrum Hannover e. V.

• Guess the Real World Emissivity – Joe DeMonte, TEGG Corporation

• Utilization of Thermal Infrared Technology on Wildfires in Alberta – Steve Simser, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development

9:50 AM - 10:20 AM -  Break - (Mardi Gras)
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM – Presentations - R&D (Showroom)

• Pin Fin Array Endwall Heat Transfer Measurements Using Infrared Thermography – Michael Lyall, AFRL/RVSV

• Using High-Speed Infrared Imaging as a Tool to Design Materials with Further Improved – Ivan Arriola Aldamiz, Mondragon University

• Imaging of Chip Formation During Orthogonal Cutting of Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V – Matthew Cotterell, Cork Institute of Technology

• Infrared Imaging in Engineering Applications – Emily Hunt, West Texas A&M University

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Catered Lunch - (Mardi Gras)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - IR Clinics (1/2 hour break at 3:00PM, Mardi Gras)

• Indoor Electrical Surveys - (Salons L & K)

• Roof Surveys - (Salon M)

• Camera Performance -

• Home Inspection - (Salon H)

• Mechanical Applications - (Salon J)
   

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - GasFindIR User Group Meeting (FREE) - (Salon B)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Commercial Applications for Thermal Imaging Session (FREE) - (Salon D & E)

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Welcome Cocktail Dinner Reception & Poster Presentations - (Mardi Gras)

• Thermographic Investigation of Leg Skin Behavior after Stocking Spray Application – Barbara Testagrossa, University of Messina - Di. P.A.S.S.I.

• The Thermal Diffusivity of Dentin Using Infrared Thermography­ – Thiago Pereira, Center for Lasers and Applications, IPEN – CNEN / SP

• Infrared Thermography in the Imaging Diagnosis of Inflammatory State of the Epicondilitis of the Arm Bone to Application in Surgery - Mariusz Zielinski, Naval Academy

• Monitoring Treatment Effects in Osteomyelitis with the Aid of Infrared Thermometry - Kamayni Agarwal, Helios Hospital Corporation

• Hybrid Ventilation in the Harm A. Weber Academic Center:  A Late-Summer Case Study – Lee Durston, BCRA

• Lesson Learned at New Jersey International Bulk Mail Center (NJI & BMC)  - The Roof Aerial IR Survey Was Questionable and Not Cost-Effective – Azmi Kenen Bilge, US Postal Services NJI & BMC

• Looking Outside the Box – Elizabeth Rasnick, Pete Sessa & Associates

• Cladding Lack of Adherence in Facades of Buildings – Fernando Cerdeira, University of Vigo

• Thermography of Window Panes – Problems, Possibilities and Troubleshooting – Frank Pinno, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences

• Finding R-Values of Stud Frame Constructed Houses with IR Thermography – Robert Madding, Infrared Training Center

• Thermographic Analysis of Laser Pulsed Water Jets – Peter Jaeschke, Laser Zentrum Hannover e. V.

• Evaluation of Plasma Facing Components Thermal Performance by Infrared Thermography – Alain Durocher, Association Euratom-CEA

• Measurements of Thermal Distribution on the Surface of Thin Slate of Metallic and Plastic Material – Elisa Pichini, Istituto Superiore di Prevenzione e Sicurezza del Lavoro

• Face Recognition by Fusing Thermal Infrared and Visible Imagery – George Bebis, University of Nevada

• Infrared Imaging of Acoustically Levitated Combusting Fuel Droplets – Alex Purl, West Texas A&M University

• Application of IR-NDT to Different Aeronautical Plastic Materials - Jose-Manuel Flores-Bolarin, Universidad Politécnica Valencia

• Location of Defects in Pipelines – Alberto Geraci, Università di Catania

• Electric Snow Melt System Evaluation – Paul Christoferson, Madsen, Kneppers & Associates Inc.

• Thermography Formulas- James A. Caraway

• Inspection of HT Switch Boards in Rough Conditions – Ian Cromarty, Thermax Infra Red Surveys

• Quick and Dirty (Part 3) – Bill Venn, Hot Flash Thermography

• IR Thermographic Inspection of Complex Electrical Equipment in High Rise Buildings Over 40 Floors - Iqbal Shaikh, Danway L.L.C.

• Health Monitoring of Plasma Facing Components in Thermonuclear Fusion Devices Using Lock-In Thermography – Xavier Courtois, CEA, Euratom Association

• Thermal Imaging/Infrared Scanning - It Delivers – Malcolm West, Thermal Inspection Services Pty Ltd

• The Use of Infrared Scanning in All Aspects of the Sand Mining Industry on Stradbroke Island – Mark Blanch, Thermal Inspection Services Pty Ltd

• Using Infrared Scanning in Sugar Mills and Refineries in Queensland - Mark Blanch, Thermal Inspection Services Pty Ltd

• Monitoring of Gas Emission of Landfill Sites – Giovanni Baldi, MASSA Spin-off S.r.l.

• Using Arc-Resistant Infrared Sightglasses to Enable Safe Infrared (IR) and Ultraviolet (UV) Inspection of Switchgear and Related Electrical Equipment – Tony Holliday, Hawk IR International

• Glaciers of Kilimanjaro – Marek Witoszek, Thermoimage.com

• Seeing Heat: Bringing Thermal Imagery Understanding to Children – Barbara O’Kane

• SRF, HRF, SSR: What Do These Acronyms Really Mean? – Raphael Danjoux, ITC

• Thermal Imaging/Infrared Scanning--It Delivers - Malcolm West, Thermal Inspection Services Pty Ltd

• Using Infrared Techniques for the Condition Assessment of Isolated Phase Bus Duct - Mark Theyerl, Substation Maintenance Consulting

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Exhibitor's Showcase - (Mardi Gras)
 

Wednesday – November 5, 2008

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM - Full Breakfast - (Mardi Gras)

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Conference Registration - (Hallway outside clinic rooms)
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Customer Service Camera Inspection Booth - (Mardi Gras)
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Opening Remarks - (Showroom)

8:15 AM - 09:50 AM -  Presentations - Building Science (Showroom)

• Energy Calculation Methods and 3D Modeling from Infrared Images – Stewart Little, IRT Surveys Ltd..

• Underground Leak Detection: An Opportunity for Technology Integration – Mark Goodman, UE Systems Inc

• Go Green with Thermal Imaging – Peter Hopkins, SoCal Infrared

• Ship's Steering Gear Motor Problem Diagnosed Using IR Technology – Paul Radford, BC Ferry Services Inc.

9:50 AM - 10:20 AM -  Break - (Mardi Gras)
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM – Presentations - Condition Monitoring (Showroom)

• Typical Faults Detected with IR on Large AC and DC Motors – Ian Cromarty, Diagnostic Engineers

• Evaluating Hot Spot Anomalies on Distribution Lines—Small Targets Against Cold Skies – Ken Leonard, Progress Energy

• IR Benefits - Thinking Out of the Box – James Black, FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company

• The Secrets of Bushing Oil Level – Mark Goff, Tennessee Valley Authority

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Catered Lunch - (Mardi Gras)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - IR Clinics (1/2 hour break at 3:00PM, Mardi Gras)

• Home Energy Conservation - (Salon M)

• Advanced Substations & Transformer Inspections - (Salon K)

• Business Marketing -

• Quick Report Software and More -

• Researcher Software -
   

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Mechanical Panel Discussion (FREE) - (Salon E)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Canadian User Group (FREE) - (Salon A)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Physics Fun Show (FREE) - (Showroom)

7:00 AM – 5:15 PM - Exhibitor's Showcase - (Mardi Gras)
 

Thursday – November 6, 2008

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM - Full Breakfast - (Mardi Gras)
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Conference Registration - (Hallway outside clinic rooms)
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Customer Service Camera Inspection Booth - (Mardi Gras)
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Opening Remarks - (Showroom)

8:15 AM - 09:50 AM -  Presentations - Medical (Showroom)

• Breast Cancer Prevention and Thermography – Alexander Mostovoy, Thermography Clinic Inc.

• Stem Cell Use – Herb Sandick 

• Infrared/Genetics and Breast Cancer 2008: An Update of Our First 300 Patients and Further Investigation – Phillip Bretz, The Dolores Ash Women's Center at the Infrared Institute of the Desert

• Heat-Loss Patterns in National Football League Players as Measured by Infrared Thermography - Daniel Garza, Stanford University School of Medicine

9:50AM - 10:20 AM -  Break - (Mardi Gras)
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM – Presentations - General Applications (Showroom)

• Practical Applications of Infrared Thermography in the Rescue, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Release of Wildlife Following External Exposure to Oil - Judith Reese-Deyoe, Raven Infrared

• Monitoring Effects of Sympatholysis with Infrared-Thermography in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (CRPS) - Kamayni Agarwal, Helios Hospital Corporation

• Overcoming Oversurfacing in Reboilers – Richard Bockwinkel, Steam Midwest, A Mid-States Supply Company

• Detection of Steam Extraction Failure within a Condenser Using Infrared Thermography – Joseph DeSoto, TriState G&T Escalante Station

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Catered Lunch - (Mardi Gras)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - IR Clinics (1/2 hour break at 3:00PM, Hallway outside clinic rooms)

• Managing IR Programs - (Salon K)

• Mechanical Applications - (Salon L)

• Medical Applications - (Salon M)

• Thermography Safety - (Salon J)
   

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Electrical Panel Discussion (FREE) - (Salon I)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Commercial Applications for Thermal Imaging Session (FREE) - (Salons D & E)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Building Panel Discussion (FREE) - (Salons B & C)
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM - Exhibitor's Showcase - (Mardi Gras)
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Exhibitor Move-out
 

Friday – November 7, 2008

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM -Continental Breakfast - (Mardi Gras)
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Opening Remarks - (Showroom)

8:15 AM - 09:50 AM -  Presentations - Safety (Showroom)

• NFPA 70E and Thermography – Venus Newton, Chubb & Son

• Use of Infrared Imaging Techniques to Understand and Quantify Expanded Polymer Molding Operations and Part Quality – Graham Walford, Walford Technologies, Inc.

• Arc Flash Concerns Detecting Early Signs – Mark Theyerl, Substation Maintenance Consulting

• InfraMation…A Journey from Down Under…More than just a Holiday/Vacation – Malcolm West, Thermal Inspection Services Ltd
   

09:50 AM - 10:20 AM -  Break - (Showroom Lobby)
10:20 AM - 12:25 PM – Presentations - General Applications (Showroom)

• Reducing Hydraulic System Temperatures – Deborah Hays, Dmax Ltd.

• Data Errors in Infrared Thermography – Harley Denio, Oregon Infrared

• CNA Saves Its Clients More Than $80 Million Over 3 Years – Thomas Gray, CNA Insurance

• Infrared Thermography as Part of Quality Control in Vessel Construction - John (Jack) N. Allinson II, J.N. Allinson Associates, Inc.

12:25 PM - 12:35 PM - Summary/Closing remarks - Conference Adjourns - (Showroom)