CryoPrague 2006

Organizing Committee

Václav Chrz, chairman

Stanislav Šafrata, vice-chairman

Pavel Schustr, vice-chairman

Martin Lánský, secretary

Steering Section

Zdeněk Kaiser

Jiří Pařízek

Zdeněk Machala

Program section

Josef Ota

Martin Vinš

Pavel Měřička

Communication section

Věra Musilová

Pavel Urban

Radoslav Kundera

International section

Vitaliy Bondarenko, Russia

Locksley Mc Gann, Canada

Fedor Gomory, Slovakia

Mohammad Kalbassi, UK

Jean-Paul Homasson, France

Philippe Lebrun, Switzerland

Omar Maiwand, UK

Gabriele Sporl, Germany

Jerry Wurm, USA

ICEC 21 Committee

Stanislav Šafrata

Hans Quack

ICMC’06 Committee

David Evans

Emil Pollert

Cryogenics 2006 Committee

Václav Chrz

Jan Prušák

Petr Duda

Milan Kouba

For International organizing committees see the pages of the particular conferences.

BRIEF SURVEY

The conference CryoPrague 2006 takes place July 17 – 21, 2006 in Praha, Czech Republic

Cryogenics is a branch of science and technology which deals with problems of processes and equipment at temperatures lower than 120 K.

This includes the range of liquid methane, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium and other cryogenic gases, as well as specific behaviour of solid materials at these temperatures. Further, processes and devices for achieving temperatures close to absolute zero, important for research in physics, superconductivity and its application to magnetic devices are also included. Application of low temperatures and liquefied gases in industry, science, medicine and many other domains of human life bring new impulses and achievements every year.

Organizing committees of three international conferences dealing with problems of cryogenics:

ICEC, held every second year, usually alternating between Europe and other parts of the world,

ICMC, held every year, alternating between USA (in conjunction with the US conference CEC) and other parts of the world

and CRYOGENICS, an IIR International conference, held every second year in Prague and attracting participants mostly from Europe but also from other parts of the world

decided to join their efforts and to hold their conferences together in Prague

under the sheltering name CryoPrague 2006.

This makes it possible for participants from many parts of the world to attend all three events in one trip and to meet new colleagues and gain new perspectives. We believe that this unique event will lead to further progress in cryogenic science and technology.

CryoPrague 2006 – TOPICS

Topics of the ICEC 21:

100 Cryogenic technology

101 Cryogenics for accelerators

102 Cryogenics for fusion

103 Superconducting machines

104 Cryogenics for other superconducting devices

105 Magnetic levitation

106 Applications of high temperature superconductors

107 Space applications

200 Cryogenic processes

201 Properties of cryofluids

202 Cryogenic heat transfer

203 Helium 3 and helium 4 systems

204 Ultra low temperatures

205 Magnetic refrigeration

206 Novel concepts

300 Cryogenic equipment

301 Cryostats and the insulation

302 Helium and hydrogen liquefiers

303 Refrigerator components

304 Pulse tube & other cryocoolers

305 New devices

306 Instrumentation

Topics of the ICMC’06:

400 Superconductors

401 LT superconductors Nb-Ti, A-15 & other

402 HT superconductors I

403 HT superconductors II

404 SC wire technology for LT & HT SC

405 Material preparation techniques

406 Properties of SC materials

407 New SC material development

500 Design materials at cryogenic temperatures

501 Ferrous Metals

502 Non-Ferrous Metals

503 Non-Metallic Materials

504 Polymers, Resins, and Composites

505 Semiconductor Materials for Cryogenic Electronics

506 Electrical Insulation Materials

Topics of the CRYOGENICS 2006:

600 Industrial cryogenics and application of gases

601 Separation and liquefaction of air and other gases

602 Liquefied gas storage and transport

603 Design of cryogenic equipment

604 Plant control, maintenance and safety

605 Application of liquefied gases in industry, transport and food processing

606 Gas application in cryotherapy, cell and tissue preservation and support of

breathing.

700 Biological aspects of cryogenic preservation of cells and tissues

(One day event in the town of Hradec Kralove, transport included)

701 Cryogenic storage laboratory

702 Workshop

ICEC 21

INTERNATIONAL CRYOGENIC

ENGINEERING CONFERENCE

Co-sponsored by IIR

Objectives and history

The objective of the International Cryogenic Engineering Committee is to promote the development of cryogenic engineering on an international basis. It operates by holding international conferences, by promoting the interchange of information and by collaboration.

The Committee Members are scientists and engineers representing cryogenic activities in academic institutions, industry and governmental organizations. The major activity is to organize the International Cryogenic engineering

Conference every second year -- a tradition since 1966.The last three conferences were held in:

2004 Beijing, China

2002 Grenoble, France

2000 Mumbai, India

International Committee

Alexander ALEKSEEV, Ho-Myung CHANG, Maciei CHOROWSKI, Carlo FERDEGHINI, Kazuo FUNAKI, Guy GISTAU BAGUER (chairman), Tomiyoshi HARUYAMA, Bernard HEBRAL, Peter KITTEL, Gustav KLIPPING, Philippe LEBRUN, L.Z. LIN, Kishan G. NARAYANKHEDKAR, R.Stan SAFRATA, Ralph G. SCURLOCK, H.J. Marcel TER BRAKE, Guenter THUMMES, Steve W. VAN SCIVER, Martin WOOD, Liang ZHANG, Bruno ZIEGLER

ICMC´06

INTERNATIONAL CRYOGENIC

MATERIALS CONFERENCE

Co-sponsored by IIR

Objectives and history

The International Cryogenic Materials Conference focuses on the development, characterization, fabrication and optimization of the materials used in cryogenic applications. This is typically broken into two broad categories: structural materials and superconducting materials. ICMC contributions cover both high and low temperature superconducting materials, from basic material research through behaviour of composite cables and wires in applications. Cryogenic structural materials cover a broad range, including non-metallic composites, polymeric resins and insulation materials, ferrous alloys, nickel-base alloys, aluminum alloys and specialized materials for advanced cryocooler applications.

The conference is celebrating 30^th anniversary in 2005. The last two conferences and the incoming one, which will precede CryoPrague 2006, are:

2005 Keystone, Colorado, USA

2004 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

2003 Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Short Courses

On Monday, July 17 2006, immediately prior to the start of the conference on Tuesday morning, ICMC will offer two short courses on cryogenic material topics. In the morning, lectures will be presented on the testing, properties, and selection of structural alloys and on the fabrication and properties of non-metallic composites for structures and insulation.
In the afternoon, there will be lectures on the development and properties of high and low temperature superconductors. Additional information will be available on the conference website shortly.

International Committee

Balu BALACHANDRAN, Paul BARNES, Julian CAVE, Shi Xue DOU, David EVANS, Herbert C. FREYHARDT (chairman), Donald GUBSER, K. Theodore HARTWIG, Eric E. HELLSTROM, Hiroaki KUMAKURA, Peter LEE, Toshio OGATA, Yi-Yi LI, Zhou LIAN, Arata NISHIMURA, Xavier OBRADORS, Chan PARK, Richard P. REED

9^th CRYOGENICS 2006

IIR International Conference

on Cryogenic Technology

and Equipment

with A1, A2, C1 Commission meetings

Objectives and history

The conference will deal with problems of the equipment and technologies where temperatures below 120 K (-153°C) are achieved, as well as with other devices and technologies related to the topic.

Application of cryogenics-based technologies in metallurgy, chemistry, power industry, medicine and other branches of the economy as well as in science and research will be the subject of discussion.

Cryogenics 2006 is a joint Conference of IIR Commissions A1 (Cryophysics, cryoengineering), A2 (Liquefaction and separation of gases) and C1 (Cryobiology, cryomedicine)

The conference is held every second year in the Czech Republic. Tradition of the conference goes back to the first Czechoslovak conference in 1972 and to the first International conference in 1992 in Kosice, Slovakia. The last five conferences were held in Prague:

2004 in Masarykova Kolej, Czech Techn. Univ.

2002 and 2000 at the Zofin Palace

1998 and 1996 at the Hotel Pyramida

International Committee

Ralph SCURLOCK (chairman), Rodney ALLAM, Alexey M. ARKHAROV, Stan AUGUSTYNOWICZ, John CAMPBELL, Walter F. CASTLE, Didier COULOMB, Vaclav CHRZ, Nikolay FILIN, Bernard HEBRAL, Jean-Paul HOMASSON, Boris A. IVANOV, Milos KADLEC, Zdenek KAISER, Philippe LEBRUN, Pavel MERICKA, Hans QUACK, Stanislav SAFRATA

CryoPrague CRYOMARKET 2006 EXHIBITION

General

Very important: Read carefully the first point (on the dimension of exhibits) in General rules !

The CryoPrague Organizing Committee and the organizing agency ICARIS Conference Management are inviting you and/or your Company to take part in the CRYOMARKET 2006 Exhibition.

A display area will be available for companies to exhibit products and information about their production portfolio and services.

Range of products

Liquefiers of cryogenic gases

Cryogenic industrial processes and plants

Storage and distribution equipment for liquefied gases

Cryogenic components: Valves, regulators, instruments, connections

Cryogenic materials: Sheets, tubes, heads, etc.

Superconductive materials LTC and HTC

Cryostats and Dewar vessels

Cryogenic experimental techniques

Superconductive magnets and their application

Cryogenic pumps

Vacuum technology for cryogenic insulation

Insulating materials

...and anything else related to the topics of any of the three conferences

Exhibition stands of various sizes with all the equipment for exhibitors’ comfort as required will be available. Exhibitors can order the precise location of their stand. More information can be provided on request to ICARIS Ltd. (address icaris@icaris.cz) indicating the subject as “Cryomarket 2006“

Exhibition areas

Exhibition stands will be located in the Forum Hall Foyer on the 1^st floor, where also the registration and coffee breaks will take the place.

List of registered exhibitors

update June 30, 2006

AIR LIQUIDE

AIR PRODUCTS and CHEMICALS, Inc.

ALSTOM MAGNETS AND SUPERCONDUCTORS

ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS AG

AUSTRIAN AEROSPACE GmbH

CRYOCONCEPT

CryoFab Inc.

CRYOMEC AG

CRYOMECH Inc.

CRYOMETAL Ltd.

CRYOSTAR SAS

DeMaCo Holland BV

HEROSE GmbH

CHART FEROX a.s

IIR

LINDE KRYOTECHNIK AG

LYDALL Inc.

NEXANS

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOSCIENCE

PECO CONTROLS EUROPE Ltd.

RTI CRYOMAGNETIC SYSTEMS

SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Inc.

SHI-APD CRYOGENICS

STIRLING CRYOGENICS & REFRIGERATION BV

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES Ltd.

TECO RENE KOCH

THALES CRYOGÉNIE

VELAN SAS

VERICOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH.

VRV S.p.A.

WEKA AG

WESSINGTON CRYOGENICS

WROCLAW TECHNOLOGY PARK

Exhibition registration

Please fill in the downloaded Exhibition registration form and send it by e-mail (Romana@icaris.cz) or by fax (+420 266 312 113) to ICARIS Ltd. You will receive the pre-invoice after your registration, a tax-invoice will be made out after the conference, i.e. after the tax-day.

Preliminary time schedule

Sunday & Monday morning: installation of stands

Monday afternoon: installation of exhibits

Tuesday – Thursday: exhibition hours

Friday morning: removal

General rules

IMPORTANT: For the transport of massive exhibits there is a possibility to use a goods lift. Its loading capacity is 5 tons, the maximum width of the lift door is 2 m, length of the lift is 4.9 m and its height is 2.4 m. Pay attention to the width of the lift door, this an essential limiting factor, the maximum width is really only 2 m! The next “barrier” is a glass door (width 172 cm and height 200 cm).In the case that the exhibitor would like to transport goods to his exhibition stand independently, it will be necessary to secure a service of a lift operator for the requested time. This complex service (lift operators, transport of goods, handcarts, etc.), which, however, has to be paid separately, is secured by BECK Spedition, phone: +420 602 311 950, phone/fax: +420 286 881 730 E-mail: beck.pavel@volny.cz . We suggest to contact this company sufficiently early before the transport takes place.
All members of the exhibition staff are asked to be registered in the Exhibition registration form.
Exhibition fee entitles an exhibitor to one free conference fee (free entrance to the lecture halls of three conferences, printed conference materials and conference dinner). Simultaneously, this exhibitor has to complete the Conference registration form.
All additional stand personnel are asked to fill up the Conference registration form, too, and to pay the accompanying person’s fee (3 000 CZK).
Coffee break refreshments are free for all operating personnel of stands.
The price of an additional conference dinner (e.g. for the exhibition staff) is 1 300 CZK (Mark out in the Conference registration form).
ICARIS Ltd. is not responsible for assisting the exhibitor in obtaining passport and visa (in the case they are required) for entrance into the Czech Republic as well as for customs formalities. The fact that the exhibitor is unsuccessful in obtaining these documents from the appropriate government authorities will not constitute a basis for cancellation if this application/contract and it is clearly understood that no refunds whatsoever will be made, except as stated below. An “invitation visa support letter” will be sent on request.
Equipment and all related display materials installed by exhibitors are not insured by the organizer, and they will under no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage or destruction caused to equipment, goods or property belonging to exhibitors. The organizers are not responsible for any loss, damage or delay incurred in freight shipments into or out of the Czech Republic. An overnight security service will be provided.
Exhibitors are responsible for the cost and execution of the design, installation and delivery of their display to and its removal from the exhibition site.
In case of cancellation received in writing up to July 3, 2006, 90% of the total charge will be refunded, providing that the space can be reassigned.
An exhibition plan will be available on the conference web page approximately one month before the beginning of the conference. The plan will be prepared on the basis of already registered exhibitors, their exhibition area they have ordered and according their wishes, e.g. on “neighbouring” exhibitors. An optimal interplay between the accommodation of the final number of all exhibitors and the overall exhibition area will be secured.

CRYOMARKET 2006: Exhibition “Label Form”

IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO REGISTER visit the frame “Exhibition Registration”, where you will find the extensive Exhibition Registration Form.

Completing the following form your firm will appear only in the List of firms which have expressed their willingness to take part in the CryoPrague 2006 Exhibition.

It is not necessary to complete this form in the case your firm has already completed this form during the pre-registration process.

IMPORTANT: This is NOT the extensive final Exhibition Registration Form you have to complete, in order to take part in the CryoPrague 2006 Cryomarket Exhibition. You will find this extensive form when you visit the frame “”Exhibition Registration”.

LOCATION OF THE CONFERENCE IN THE 1^st FLOOR

Use the main entrance No. 5

1 – Meeting Hall I: Plenary lectures, ICEC lectures

2 – Club Rooms A, B, C, E: ICEC, ICMC and Cryogenics lectures

3 – Room 1.1: PC & Internet Room

4 – Forum Hall Foyer: Registration, Exhibition, Coffee Breaks

5 – Congress Hall Foyer: Exhibition, Coffee Breaks

6 – Panorama Hall: Posters

7 – Meeting Hall II: Committees ICEC, ICMC, Cryogenics, A1, A2, C1

8 – Restaurant ZOOM: Welcome Party, Lunches

VISIT PRAGUE

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city of rich history extending over eleven centuries. It has been acclaimed since ancient times, not only because of its beauty, but also because of its “genius-loci”. Its unique atmosphere stems not only from its location on the hilly banks of the river Vltava but also from a blend of architectural styles like Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture up to contemporary styles.

Charles Bridge - the most famous bridge in the Czech Republic The unforgettable atmosphere of the historic city centre dominated by the Prague Castle and the Charles’ Bridge has been enchanting every visitor. In 1992 the historical core of the city covering 866 hectares was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register. Publicly accessible churches, museums and galleries can satisfy visitors keen on history.

Prague has played an important role in the history of the nation, the country and the whole Europe. Today, the city with more than 1 million inhabitants is an important centre of business, finance, industrial, educational and cultural activities. Prague today continues its tradition as a European cultural centre.

A wide variety of restaurants offers all many world cuisines including the traditional Czech meals. Many experts hold Czech beer the best in the world. Prague also offers numerous opportunities for late evening entertainment.

POSTERS

Boards with a height 197cm and width 97cm will be available for placement of posters. However, a

recommended maximum size of your poster should be 95 cm (width) x 110 cm (height). Every poster should be edited on minimum sheets of the maximum paper format as the author can provide depending on his technical and transport possibilities.

Pins for fixing will be available.

REGISTRATION
CALL FOR PAPERS

If you wish to attend the Conference please complete the attached Registration Form (see section Registration).

In the case you intend to present a paper, visit the section Submission of abstracts and papers. With your password you will be able to change or edit the text of your paper until May 31, 2006.

The papers should describe original authors’ work of theoretical, experimental or industrial nature. State-of-the-art papers would be welcomed from recognised professionals. The Programme Committee will review all submitted papers for quality, originality and relevance.

At least one author of each paper must be available to present it at the conference as a lecture or poster. Authors are expected to cover their own expenses and pay the conference registration fee. See more information in the section Submission of abstracts and papers.

Abstracts Booklet

An Abstracts Booklet of submitted papers will be handed to the participants of the conference at their registration.

Proceedings

Each participant will receive his set of Proceedings according his choice of participation at a corresponding conference (e.g. ICEC Volume). Additional volumes may be ordered (e.g. ICMC Volume, or CRYOGENICS Volume) by an order in the Registration Form (price of an additional volume is 1000 CZK (~ 33 EUR).

ICEC SHORT COURSES

ICEC Short Courses

GENERAL INFORMATION

The conference CryoPrague 2006 takes place July 17 – 21, 2006 in Praha, Czech Republic

Official language

The language of the conference is English. No translation service will be provided.

Social programme

A social programme will be provided for participants and accompanying persons.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be available in a number of hotels in various price categories not far from the conference site.

Range of prices per night in April 2005:

**** 3500-5000 CZK

*** 2500-3500 CZK

** 1500 CZK

hostel 800 CZK

Payments

The conference fee will be paid in Czech Crowns (CZK) and is expected to be 530 EUR. It includes the Abstract Booklet and full text Proceedings (distributed after the conference) and a CD with full texts of presented papers. The fee entitles participants to visit any session of the three conferences.

Note: Exchange rate in June 2005: ~31 CZK/EUR

DEADLINES

January 27, 2005

Preliminary registration

February 12th, 2006

Abstracts of papers (on-line procedure) are still accepted unless the Organization Committee decides that further acceptance is not possible for technical reasons

February 28, 2006

Confirming abstract acceptance (this is a continuous process depending on the reviewer’s decision)

February 28, 2006

Second announcement with preliminary program and registration form

April 15, 2006

Registration & payments

June 23, 2006

Last announcement with final program,

as well as confirmation of fee payments and of ordered accommodation

and of other services

July 16, 2006

Final text (on-line procedure), however, editing of submitted papers after May 31 is not possible

July 17 – 21, 2006

CryoPrague 2006

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Welcome Cocktail

Monday evening, July 16, 2006 - The Welcome cocktail will be held in the restaurant on the first floor of the Prague Congress Centre, in the area providing a wonderful view of Prague.

Conference Dinner

Thursday evening, July 19, 2006 – Participants are invited to the New Town Hall (Novoměstská radnice), where the Conference Dinner in a buffet style will be held.

The price is included in the fee, the price for additional tickets is 1.300 CZK. No passenger services will be provided, participants should use public transport.

Several pictures may show you where the dinner will take place:

The historical building is situated at one of the most famous Prague town centre squares "Karlovo náměstí". From its windows several of Wenceslas IV's Catholic councillors were flung out to their deaths in 1419 by followers of the Hussite preacher Jan Zelivsky. Thus the expression "defenestration" (throwing out of the window) received a new meaning and Czechs a new “political” tactic.

Gothic Hall

Small Halls on the 1^st floor

Renaissance Hall

organization

of the conference logistics

ICARIS Ltd., Conference Management

Nám. Dr. Holého 8, 180 00 Prague 8

Czech Republic

Phones: +420 284 827 157, 284 828 481

Fax: +420 266 312 113

E-mail: icaris@icaris.cz

Ladislav Červinka, Director

Romana Kočová, Project Manager

The company ICARIS Ltd. Conference Management is now organizing conferences
within the bounds of the certified system of quality management, according the ISO 9001:2000 norm

Announcement

of a complementary event

M²S-HTSC-VIII

8^th International Conference

on Materials and Mechanisms

of Superconductivity

and High-Temperature Superconductors

(with Exhibiton)

Organized by the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden will be held in Dresden the week before CryoPrague 2006,

July 9 to July 14, 2006.

http://www.m2s-dresden.de

Dresden is 140 km north of Prague, with direct railway connection by Intercity trains going every two hours.

Exhibitors from M²S-HTFS-VIII Dresden can transfer their stands from Dresden to Prague.

Based on information partnership, Organizing Committee of CryoPrague2006 is announcing:

The 5th International Specialized Trade Fair «Cryogen-Expo 2006»

Time of realization: November 14-17, 2006.

Place of realization: All-Russian Exhibition Centre, Centre "Moskva" (hall No 70), Moscow, Russia.

The exhibition program covers the entire range of cryogenic technology, processes, products and equipment.

Business program:

November, 15: The 3rd International Conference "Cryogenic Technologies and Equipment. Prospects of Development"

November, 16: The 3rd International Conference "New Achievements in Practical Medical Cryology"

Contact: Larisa Utochkina, info@mirexpo.ru

http://www.mirexpo.ru/eng/exhibitions/cryogen06.shtml