CALL FOR PAPERS
The National Institute for Storage Tank Management is asking for abstracts from speakers who are interested in speaking at the upcoming 19th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show on April 18-20, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
We encourage new and useful material for our tank audience that can be applied to improve the environment, safety, operations, and efficiencies in our industry. NISTM's preferred categories for the conference technical sessions are as follows:
1. Field-Erected ASTs:
- Regulatory Changes and Issues (SPCC, State Regulations, Air)
- API & Industry Standards
- Installation issues and Problems
- Piping, Valves, Fuel Transfers
- Leak Detection
- Floating Roof Topics
- Tank Foundations & Corrosion Protection
- Tank Gauging & Overfill Protection
- Bund/Dike-Field Issues and Management
- Alternative Fuels Issues for Bulk Storage Terminals
- Risk Management (Fire Safety, Health, Workplace Safety)
- AST Management with Natural Hazards (Flooding, Hurricanes, Lightning Protection, etc.)
- Storm Water Management
- Tank Emissions
- Tank Cleaning
- Engineering Case Studies
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- New Technologies or Innovations
- Tank Owner Issues
2. Shop-Fabricated ASTs
3. Aviation & Military AST Management and
Leak Prevention
4. Safety Topics Related to AST Operations
and Installation
NISTM would like to give you the opportunity to submit an abstract of your topics. Each company may submit up to three topics.
All submissions should include:
- 200-300 word abstract
- Title appropriate for presentation
- Primary and contributing authors
- Practical and impartial information
- Speaker biography
Extended Submission Deadline is: December 8, 2016
If you have any questions, you may contact Jim DeMartini at 800.827.3515 or via email jdemartini@nistm.org
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