General Announcement
and
Call for Abstracts
Deadline: July 1, 2001

This conference includes papers and attendees that deal with alternative fuels (different from coal) such as biomass, black liquor and pet coke. The conference will address issues of importance to all of these low-grade fuels, recognizing that coal remains the single most important fuel for power generation in most countries.

Sessions for the conference will include:

The timeline for the conference is as follows:

Date	Action Required
July 1	Submit abstracts.
Aug 15	Authors notified of selection of papers and posters for presentation.
Sep 30	Submit full papers for presentation.

Abstract Submission
Original papers for either oral or poster presentations at the above listed sessions are invited. If you wish to be considered for an oral or poster presentation, please submit a one page abstract by July 1, 2001. Abstracts should be submitted electronically following the instructions given in On-line Abstract Submission. If unable to submit the abstract electronically, please contact the Foundation..

Poster Sessions will be an integral part of the conference program, as they offer a unique opportunity for focusing on specific topics of interest and expanding beyond the limitations of the oral presentations.

Conference and session chairs will review all abstracts and notify you regarding acceptance of your abstract as an oral or poster presentation. All presentations will be combined in a published volume of conference proceedings.

Conference Organization
Conference Chairs:
Stan Harding (NS Harding & Associates, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA)
Tel: +1-801-294-5030; Fax: 1-801- 294-5030; E-mail: nsharding@attglobal.net
Larry Baxter (Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA)
Tel: +1-801-378-8616; Fax: 1-801- 378-7799; E-mail: larry_baxter@byu.edu
Fraser Wigley (Imperial College, London, England, UK)
Tel: +44 20 7594 6748; Fax: +44 20 7594 6748; E-mail: f.wigley@ic.ac.uk
Flemming Frandsen (Danmarks Tekniske Hoejskole, Lyngby, Denmark)
Tel: +45 25 28 83; Fax: +45 88 22 58; E-mail: ff@kt.dtu.dk

Engineering Foundation Conferences
The United Engineering Foundation Conferences program was established in 1962 to provide an opportunity for the exploration of problems and issues of concern to engineers from many disciplines. The format of the Conference provides morning and evening sessions in which major presentations are made. Time is available during the afternoons for ad hoc meetings and informal discussions and is designed to enhance rapport among participants and prompt dialogue on the developments of the meeting. We believe the Conferences have been instrumental in generating ideas and disseminating information to a greater extent than is possible through more conventional forums. All participants are expected to contribute actively to the discussions.

United Engineering Foundation Conference Fellowship Program
The United Engineering Foundation sponsors a Conference Fellowship program. Applicants are limited to those currently active in engineering or related professions with a direct interest in the conference topic. They must be within ten years of their B.Sc. degree at the time their applications are submitted. The stipend is sufficient to cover the conference registration fee and on-site room and board. Transportation expenses are not included. Application information may be obtained from the WWW or by fax from the Foundation (1-212-591-7441) and must be submitted by August 3, 2001.

Snowbird offers activities for the entire family with supervised activities for children four years of age and older (call for information). There are opportunities for hiking, tennis, and swimming. Snowbird also has a health spa that offers hydro therapy, body massage, herbal wrap, facials, aerobics and weight rooms; and saunas. The aerial tram is always in service and the round trip ride offers spectacular views of the surrounding Wasatch Mountains and the Salt Lake Valley from the base elevation of 8,000 feet to the 11,000 foot Hidden Peak. Snowbird also has a number of shops and boutiques.

A shuttle service by Canyon Transportation between the Salt Lake City Airport and Snowbird is available for a reasonable price. More information will be included in the registration packet.

If you know of colleagues who would be interested in this conference, please direct them to the Foundation's web site or have them contact the Foundation directly.