4th International Conference on Ocean Energy - ICOE 2012

Call for Abstracts
ICOE 2012 Scientifi c Committee would like to extend an invitation to submit abstracts for either oral or
poster presentation at the <strong>4th</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> on Ocean Energy.
Deadline for Abstract Submission Extended to 23rd February 2012 (Midnight)
Full Papers
Accepted abstracts will be given the opportunity to present or display a research poster at the conference.
Authors will be allocated specifi c times at the conference for their oral or poster presentation.
Closing Date for Submission of FULL PAPER: 20th July 2012
Guidelines
Abstracts should consist of a summary description (ca. 200 words) in pdf format with a maximum of two
images. Authors will only be eligible to present one oral paper at the conference, therefore please ensure
the presenting author is different for each abstract submission.
A full list of guidelines are available on www.icoe2012dublin.com
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 23rd February 2012 (Midnight)
Notifi cation of Acceptance of Abstracts: 22nd March 2012
Closing Date for Submission of FULL PAPER: 20th July 2012
<strong>Conference</strong> Dates: 17th to 19th October 2012
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Visit www.icoe2012dublin.com
Click on Submit Abstract Online
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Authors will be asked to select a theme and a presentation type (either oral or poster)
<strong>Conference</strong> Themes
1. Ocean Power Generation Technologies
- Wave Energy Convertors
- Tidal Stream and Barrage
- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
- Salinity Gradient
- Hybrid Systems (including wind)
- Desalination
2. Performance and Environmental Issues
- Test and Demonstration Facilities
- Power Compliance and Grid Integration Issues
- Device Measurement and Monitoring
- Results of Environmental Impact Studies/
Observations
3. Marine Renewable Energy Economics and
Policies
- Policies - what works and what does not
- Economics of Ocean Energy
- Financing Issues
- Permitting and Licensing
4. Device Components
- Mooring and Foundation Systems
- Power Cables, Connectors and Joints
- Instrumentation
5. Deployment, Operation and Maintenance
- Ports, Vessels and Support Systems
- Installation Issues
- Supply Chain Issues and Opportunities
- Interactions with other Ocean Industries
- Skills and Training
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Site Investigation – geomorphology, resource
characteristics, engineering design inputs etc.