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THE CSIRO ENERGY TRANSFORMED FLAGSHIP and
THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ENERGY
Invite you to a Workshop
“Hydrogen Research in Australia”
Brisbane City Council Conference Centre, Level 16, Brisbane Square
27-28 November 2008
In June 2008 the World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC 2008) was held in Brisbane. This was the first time in its long history that this major event has been held in Australia. Attracting almost 700 delegates, it provided an opportunity for Australian researchers to promote their work, and for delegates to hear of progress in hydrogen energy technology around the world. During this year, the Department of Energy Resources and Tourism has also produced a National Hydrogen Technology Roadmap that has been submitted to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). This workshop aims to discuss the outcome from both the conference and the recommendations of the roadmap, and what this means for Australia in the future.
The workshop is in two parts. The first day is open to all stakeholders in hydrogen energy, in the research community, government and industry. The first half day aims to build on the outcomes of the WHEC 2008, discussing the role of the Australian Institute of Energy and the recommendations of the Hydrogen Technology Roadmap. The remainder of day 1 will showcase some of the leading research in the National Hydrogen Materials Alliance. The second day is a workshop for members of the National Hydrogen Materials Alliance only.
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
Thursday 27 November
10:00 am - 10:15 am Morning tea
10:15 am - 1:00 pm Open discussion on future directions for hydrogen research in Australia
10:15 am – 10:20 am Welcome (Dr Andrew Dicks)
10:20 am – 11:00 am Presentation on National Hydrogen Roadmap and Hydrogen Activity Report (Gary James, Department of Resources Energy and Tourism)
11:00 am – 11:45 am Discussion
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Plans for the Australian Institute of Energy Hydrogen Division
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm Meeting wrap-up (Dr Andrew Dicks)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm NHMA Workshop
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm Welcome (Dr John Wright)
2:10 pm – 2:30 pm Overview of workshop (Dr Andrew Dicks)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Plenary Presentation
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Afternoon tea
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Project reports (20 minute presentations, 10 minute discussions)
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Project 1 Hydrogen storage in materials based on lithium (Assoc. Prof. Evan Gray)
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Project 2 Magnesium based hydrides and hydride composites for hydrogen storage (Assoc. Prof. Arne Dahl)
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Project 3 Hydrogen storage in carbons (Prof. Paul Webley)
(7:00 pm Conference Dinner NHMA alliance members and guests)
Friday 28 November NHMA Workshop (NHMA members only)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Project reports (continued)
9:00 am -9:30 am Project 4 Hydrogen storage in porous materials (Assoc. Prof. Craig Buckley)
9:30 am - 10:00 am Project 5 Development of catalysts for hydrogen production (Dr Andrew Dicks)
10:00 am - 10:30 am Project 6 Integration of electrolyser, hydrogen storage and utilization systems (Dr John Andrews)
10:30 am – 11:00 am Morning tea
11:00 am - 11:30 am Project 7 Development of catalytic materials for hydrogen production via water splitting (Dr Geoffrey Will)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Project 8 Development of materials for advanced fuel cells (Dr Andrew Dicks)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Presentations by early career researchers
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon tea
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Project meetings (parallel)
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Meeting wrap-up (Dr Andrew Dicks)
Location: Conference Centre, Brisbane Square
Brisbane Square is situated on the block bounded by William Street, George Street, Queen Street and Adelaide Street. The building faces the Conrad Treasury Casino (on Queen Street) and the Law Courts Complex (Adelaide Street). The building has 38 floors and rises to 151 metres. Completed in 2006, it is the largest commercial office building in Australia to have been awarded a 5 star Green Star rating.
Enter by one of the entrances on the ground floor. Once inside the building, the council offices are on the opposite side of the building to the library. Take the appropriate lift to level 16 – the conference centre.
Register before 17th November : by sending an email to a.dicks@uq.edu.au
Recommended hotels :
The closest hotels to Brisbane Square are the Ibis and Mercure hotels.
Hotel Ibis, Brisbane
http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-2062-ibis-brisbane/index.shtml
Mercure Hotel
http://www.mercurebrisbane.com.au/
Holiday Inn
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/bnerm
Chiffley at Lennons
http://www.constellationhotels.com/chifley/
there are many more hotels listed on a map at this website:
http://www.brisbanecitylife.com.au/bcl/brishotelmap.htm
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