CMEM 2019 - Call for Papers

19th International Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements

3 – 5 June 2019

Seville, Spain

Introduction

CMEM 2019 is the 19th International Conference in this well-established series on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements. These successful meetings provide a unique forum for the review of the latest work on the interaction between computational methods and experiments.
This series of conferences started in Washington DC (1981) followed by a meeting on board the Queen Elizabeth II Ocean Liner (1984); Porto Carras, Greece (1986); Capri (1988); Montreal (1991); Siena (1993); Capri (1995); Rhodes (1997); Sorrento (1999); Alicante (2001); Sani Beach, Greece (2003); Malta (2005); Prague (2007); the Algarve (2009), the New Forest, home of the Wessex Institute, UK (2011), A Coruña, Spain (2013), Opatija, Croatia (2015) and Alicante, Spain (2017).
The principal objective of the conference has always been to provide to the international technical and scientific community, an opportunity to discuss the interaction between experimental measurements and computational methods with all associated topics. Foremost consideration and importance are devoted to their reciprocal and advantageous integration.
The continuous improvement in computer efficiency, coupled with diminishing costs and the rapid development of numerical procedures have generated an ever-increasing expansion of computational simulations that permeate all fields of science and technology. As these procedures continue to grow in magnitude and complexity, it is essential to validate their results to be certain of their reliability. This can be achieved by performing dedicated and accurate experiments, which have undergone a constant and enormous development. At the same time, current experimental techniques have become more complex and sophisticated so that they require the intensive use of computers, both for running experiments as well as acquiring and processing the resulting data.
The conference aims to address a wide variety of topics related to experimental and computational methods with emphasis on new applications and the latest developments.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at CMEM 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Computational and experimental methods
• Fluid flow
• Structural and stress analysis
• Materials characterization
• Electromagnetic problems
• Structural integrity
• Destructive and non-destructive testing
• Heat transfer and thermal processes
• Advances in computational methods
• Automotive applications
• Aerospace applications
• Other applications in industry
• Ocean engineering and marine structures
• Fluid structure interaction
• Bio-electromagnetics
• Hybrid methods
• Process simulations
• Environmental monitoring, modelling and applications
• Computer modelling
• Validation of computer modelling
• Data and signal processing
• Virtual testing and verification
• Simulation and forecasting
• Measurements in engineering

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Materials Characterisation 2019 - Call for Papers

9th International Conference on Computational Methods and Experiments in Material and Contact Characterisation

22 – 24 May 2019

Lisbon, Portugal

Introduction

The aim of the conference is to facilitate interaction between the research and industrial community and discuss the latest developments in this rapidly advancing field. The meeting responds to the demand for high quality production for both industry and consumer, which has led to rapid developments in materials science and engineering. This requires the characterisation of the properties of the materials.
Of particular interest to industry and society is the knowledge of surface treatment and contact mechanics of these materials to determine the in-service behaviour of components subject to contact conditions. Modern society requires systems that operate at conditions that use resources effectively. In terms of components durability, the understanding of surface engineering wear frictional and lubrication dynamics has never been so important.
Current research is focussed on modifications technologies that can increase the surface durability of materials. The characteristics of the system reveal which surface engineering methods should be chosen and as a consequence it is essential to study the combination of surface treatment and contact mechanics.
Combinations of different experimental techniques as well as computer simulation methods are essential to achieve a proper analysis. A very wide range of materials, starting with metals through polymers and semiconductors to composites, necessitates a whole spectrum of characteristic experimental techniques and research methods.
The conference is a result of a series of meetings that started as early as 1993 in Southampton on contact mechanics and previous meetings on the wider field of material characterisation dating from the 2003 conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The papers presented at all those conferences are permanently archived in the eLibrary of the Wessex Institute (www.witpress.com/elibrary) where they are easily accessible in Open Access format to the international scientific community.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at Materials Characterisation 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Computer methods and simulation
• Experimental and measurement techniques
• Mechanical characterisation and testing
• Polymers and plastics
• Advances in composites
• Micro and macro characterisation
• Corrosion and erosion
• Damage, fatigue and fracture
• Recycled materials
• Emerging materials, incl. additively manufactured; high entropy alloys; soft materials.
• Materials and energy
• Contact mechanics
• Surface modification and treatments
• Tribomechanics and wear mechanisms
• Biomechanical characterisation and applications
• Residual stresses and fatigue processes

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Multiphase Flow 2019 - Call for Papers

10th International Conference on Computational & Experimental Methods in Multiphase & Complex Flow

21 – 23 May 2019

Lisbon, Portugal

Introduction

This is the 10th International Conference on Multiphase Flow in the very successful series which started in Orlando, Florida (2001), followed by meetings in Santa Fe, New Mexico (2003), Portland, Maine (2005), Bologna, (2007), the New Forest, home of the Wessex Institute (2009), Kos (2011), A Coruna (2013), Valencia (2015) and
Tallinn (2017).
The overall focus of this conference series is on using synergies between experimental and computational techniques to gain a better understanding of all classes of multiphase and complex flow. The meeting aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences directly and interactively, thereby promoting the development of knowledge in this increasingly important field.
Fluid dynamics processes in nature are predominantly multi-phased, i.e. involving more than one phase of a component such as liquid, gas or plasma. The range of related problems of interest is vast: astrophysics, biology, geophysics, atmospheric processes, and a large variety of engineering applications.
Multiphase fluid dynamics have generated a great deal of recent interest, leading to many notable advances in experimental, analytical, and numerical studies in this area. While progress is continuing in all three categories, advances in numerical solutions are likely the most conspicuous, owing to the continuing improvements in computer power and the software tools available to researchers. Progress in numerical methods has not only allowed for the solution of many practical problems, but also helped to improve our understanding of the physics involved. Many unresolved issues are inherent in the very definition of multiphase flow, where it is necessary to consider coupled processes on multiple scales, as well as the interplay of a wide variety of relevant physical phenomena.
Close interaction between numerical modellers and other researchers is indispensable to resolve many outstanding issues in multiphase flow. Theory and experiments are essential for validation and verification of numerical methods, with the latter providing new insights into the interpretation of experimental results and suggesting new directions of theoretical research.
This series of conferences on Multiphase Flow, organised by the Wessex Institute since 2001, aims to further such initiatives and to develop knowledge transfer mechanisms, in particular between academics and industry professionals. The papers presented at previous meetings are stored in digital form at www.witpress.com/elibrary where they are permanently available to the international community.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at Multiphase Flow 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Multiphase flow simulation
• Bubble and drop dynamics
• Dispersed phase dynamics and interactions
• Interface behaviour
• Experimental measurements
• Compressible multiphase flows
• Flow in porous media
• Turbulent multiphase flow
• Heat transfer
• Atomization and sprays
• Fluidized beds
• Cavitation
• Phase transition
• Multiphase chemical reactions
• Ferromagnetic liquid and plasma flow

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River Basin Management 2019 - Call for Papers

10th International Conference on River Basin Management Including all Aspects of Hydrology, Ecology, Environmental Management, Flood Plains and Wetlands

8 – 10 May 2019

Alicante, Spain

Introduction

River Basin Management 2019 is the 10th Conference in the series which marks the growing international interest in the planning, design and management of river basin systems.
River Basin Management includes all aspects of Hydrology, Ecology, Environmental Management, Flood Plains and Wetlands. Riverine systems are coming under increasing pressure due to anthropological and natural causes. Prominent amongst the problems affecting them is water scarcity and quality, which requires the development of improved methods for better river management.
Changes in the landscape, use of the land and climate conditions lead to a continuous revaluation of river basin management objectives. This requires the development of better measuring tools as well as the use of increasingly accurate computer software.
Catastrophic events such as floods and associated landslides, erosion and sedimentation can have serious effects not only on life and property but also on the basin ecology. Frequently these problems are aggravated by the unforeseen consequences of man made changes in the river basin. This has led in recent years to work on river restoration and rehabilitation with various degrees of success.
The first River Basin Management conference took place in Cardiff, UK in 2001, followed by meetings in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (2003); Bologna, Italy (2005); Kos, Greece (2007); Malta (2009); Riverside, California (2011); The New Forest, UK (2013), home of the Wessex Institute; A Coruna, Spain (2015) and Prague, Czech Republic (2017).
The objective of this series of conferences is to bring together practitioners and researchers in academia and industry in the hope that their interaction will foster mutual understanding and lead to better solutions for river basins.
Papers presented at the River Basin Management meetings are permanently available to the international community in digital format at www.witpress.com/elibrary.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at River Basin Management 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Water resources management
• Flood risk management
• Ecological and environmental impact
• Erosion and sediment transport
• Hydrological modelling
• River restoration and rehabilitation
• Hydropower issues and development
• River and watershed management
• Water quality issues
• Organic contamination management
• Agricultural pollution
• Transboundary water issues
• Estuaries and deltas
• Climate change
• Water quality and health
• Socio-economic issues
• Water governance and policies
• Data acquisition, management and analysis
• Hydraulic structures
• Experimental measurements
• Rain water management
• Water energy nexus
• Ecosystem services
• Extreme hydrological phenomena
• Drought risk management
• Hydraulic modelling
• Geographical information systems
• Remote sensing in hydrology
• Water law

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Water Resources Management 2019 - Call for Papers

10th International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management

7 - 9 May 2019

Alicante, Spain

Introduction

The tenth International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management will present recent technological and scientific developments, associated with the management of surface and sub-surface water resources.
Water is essential for sustaining life on our planet and its uneven distribution is a source of permanent conflict. The growth of human population combined with the irregularity in precipitation and water availability may restrict even further the access to water in certain regions of the world. This problem is made more severe by anthropogenic activities that affect its quality.
The Conference provides a platform for professionals involved in water resources management to exchange knowledge and gain an insight into the state of the art in the current technology, techniques and solutions in sustainable water management as they have been developed and applied in different countries. Participants include a wide variety of stakeholders from research and academia, to industrial sectors as well as government organisations.
The first conference on Water Resources Management was held in Halkidiki, Greece in 2001, followed by Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (2003); the Algarve, Portugal (2005); Kos, Greece (2007); Malta (2009), Riverside; California (2011) the New Forest, UK, home of the Wessex Institute (2013); A Coruna, Spain (2015); and Prague, Czech Republic (2017).
Papers presented at the Water Resources Management meetings are permanently available to the international community in digital format at www.witpress.com/elibrary.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at Water Resources Management 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Water management and planning
• Water rights and accessibility
• Water markets economics and policies
• Climate change
• Sedimental soil erosion
• Irrigation
• Water resources in arid regions
• Ground water
• Urban water management
• Hydraulic engineering
• Water quality and pollutant control
• Water quality and health
• River basin management
• Flood risk management
• Hydroinformatics
• GIS and remote sensing
• Trans-boundary water management
• Water, food and energy
• Socio-economic aspects
• Water resources strategies
• Innovative technologies
• Water and the community
• Integrated water analysis
• Wetlands as water sources
• Water law

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