Registration is $95 and includes access to the Gulf Coast Conference Exhibits, Papers and Technical Presentations in addition to full access to the 2010 Fuel Rating Symposium.

Registration is available online only at https://secure.gulfcoastconference.com/conf_registration.cfm

Presentation Titles at the 2010 Fuel Rating Symposium

Ø 5th Generation of Automatic atmospheric distillation instrument model NDI 450.

Ø Advanced Engine Technology Ignition Quality Tester (IQT™)

Ø Analysis of Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons

Ø CFR Engine Maintenance - Cetane

Ø CFR Engine Maintenance – Cooling System

Ø CFR Engine Operation & Maintenance – Open Discussion

Ø Detailed Mid-FTIR Analysis of Gasoline, Diesel & Jet Fuel with A Single Portable Analyzer In Seconds

Ø Determination of Ethanol Content of Denatured Fuel Ethanol by Infrared Spectroscopy – A Twenty Second Alternative Test to a Forty Minute GC Analysis

Ø ESD Online Octane Rating System using the Falling Level Method

Ø Exchange Group Data Services

Ø HFRR Workshop – Testing and Best Practices

Ø How to be Successful with CVCC

Ø Independent Calibration of the Derived Cetane Number Instrument CID-510 and the Affects of Moisture.

Ø Meeting Standard Specifications for Fuels – Multifunctional Instruments and Integrated Data Systems

Ø Oil / Grease In (Sea) Water – Portable & CFC-Free, A new mid-IR laser based analyzer for total petroleum hydrocarbons in water

Ø Rating Fuels by the Dynamic Falling Level, Operation and Maintenance.

Ø Supercritical Fluid Chromatography for Analysis Of Petroleum Distillates and Biodiesel

Ø Technology in IC Engines, Future Fuels, and the Impact on the Fuel Rating Industry

Ø The Easy Way, or the Right Way

Ø The Physics of Octane and Cetane Measurements.

Ø Tools of the CFR Trade

Ø Vapor Pressure Measurement of Gasoline, Crude Oil & LPG with New ASTM D5191 & D5188 Speed Test

Ø XCP – The Next Generation of CFR Control Systems

Ø XCP Live Demo with Hands on Opportunity (available all 3 days, transportation will be provided)

All presentations will run in duplicate both days in 2 different tracks. This will allow all participants to attend any and all presentations.

Regional Group Meetings

On Thursday, break-out rooms have been provided where individual Regional Groups may conduct such business as is needed.

The following Regional Groups have already requested time for Thursday morning.

ü Great Lakes Regional Group

ü Rocky Mountain Regional Group

ü Texas Regional Group

Gulf Coast Conference

The Gulf Coast Conference is a non-profit organization oriented toward the education and advancement of knowledge of Chemical Analysis Technology associated with the Petrochemical, Refining, and Environmental fields, and will forward this goal through annual technical meetings, regular communications, and training courses focused on these fields.

Accommodations

The Host hotel is the Moody Gardens Hotel which is conveniently located next to the Conference Center.

To Obtain Special Rates:
When you make your reservations let them know you are attending the Gulf Coast Conference.

The Host Hotel: Moody Gardens Hotel

Reservations for the Conference are being taken now! Don't wait until it is too late! As the Host and Site Hotel; rooms will sell out quickly!
For Reservations Call: 1-888-388-8484

Special Rates for the Conference: $147 + tax
Single or Double Occupancy
Jacuzzi Suites & Luxury Suites also available

Other hotels are available and a complete list is available online at http://www.gulfcoastconference.com/Accommodations.cfm.

Travel

Airports: Bush Intercontinental Airport: 1 hr 10 min. 67.37 mi
William P Hobby Airport: 40 min. 41.21 mi

Please note that transportation to the XCP Live Demo with Hands on Opportunity will be provided.

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