CALL FOR PAPERS
The Third IASTED African Conference on
Power and Energy Systems
~AfricaPES 2010~
Science and Technology Applications for Health and Sustainable Development
September 6 – 8, 2010
Gaborone, Botswana

SPONSORS

The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

* Technical Committee on Power and Energy Systems

World Modelling and Simulation Forum (WMSF)
WMSF
HOST ORGANIZATION

University of Botswana
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Prof. George O. Anderson
University of Botswana, Botswana
Conference Chair Portrait
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof. Trevor Gaunt
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Keynote Speaker Portrait
INVITED SPEAKERS
Ms. Nosipho Maphumulo
Eskom Distribution, South Africa
"Non-conventional Substation and Distribution System for Rural Electrification"

Prof. George O. Anderson
University of Botswana, Botswana
Invited Speaker Portrait
PANEL SESSION
"Water-Energy Independence"

Prof. Toshko Zhelev
University of Limerick, Ireland
Panel Session Portrait
SPECIAL SESSION ORGANIZERS
"Renewable Energy for Integrated Development"

Dr. Anumakonda Jagadeesh
RMK Engineering College, India
Special Session Organizer Portrait
"Low Energy Buildings: Zero-net-energy Mission"

Dr. Frederic Miranville
University of Reunion, France
PURPOSE

The Third IASTED African Conference on Power and Energy Systems (AfricaPES 2010) will be an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of power and energy systems. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas.
CONCURRENT CONFERENCES

AfricaPES 2010 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:

* Modelling and Simulation (AfricaMS 2010)
* Water Resource Management (AfricaWRM 2010)
* Health Informatics (AfricaHI 2010)

LOCATION

Botswana has been called an oasis of peace and tranquility on the African continent. It has a history of political stability, a low crime rate, and is one of Africa's most successful economies. Botswana is about the size of France or Kenya, but its low population density has ensured that its beautiful wilderness has remained unspoiled. Botswana is home to 120,000 migrant elephants – the largest elephant population in the world. The Kalahari Desert covers 84% of the country, yet in the midst of this desert is the world's largest inland delta. The Okavango Delta is a breathtaking labyrinth of lagoons, lakes, and hidden channels covering an area of 17000 km². There you will find the Moremi Game Reserve, with forests, floodplains, and lagoons that offer spectacular glimpses of a huge diversity of plant and animal life, including lions, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards. The administrative centre for Botswana's strong economy, the capital city of Gaborone, is a fast-growing, vibrant modern city. Shop the amazing collections of local arts and crafts and you will fall in love with Botswana's rich culture and history. Enjoy the many fine restaurants and nightclubs, or take a quiet walk up Kgale Hill to see an amazing view of the city, as well as the pair of black eagles that nest in the craggy cliff face just below the peak. For more information on Botswana, visit the official tourism site: Tourism of Botswana.
SCOPE

The topics of interest to be covered by AfricaPES 2010 include, but are not limited to:
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

* Energy Conservation



* Energy Conversion

* Fuel Cell Technology



* Plasma Technology

* Renewable Energy Sources



* Solar Energy

* Water Energy



* Wind Energy

POWER TRANSMISSION AND GENERATION

* Converters and Inverters



* Fault Diagnosis

* Grounding and Protection Systems



* HV Power Lines

* Network Harmonics



* Nuclear Energy

* Power Distribution



* Power Flow Analysis

* Power Quality



* Power System Design

* Power System Operation



* Power System Planning

* Power System Stability and Control



* Reliability and Security

REGULATIONS, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMICS

* Breakdown Impacts



* Computer Applications and Software Development

* Demand Management



* Electricity Power Pools

* Energy Management Systems



* Energy Policies and Regulation

* Energy Pricing



* Forecasting

* Global Restructuring



* Investment Coordination

* Optimization Techniques



* Power Economics

* Power Engineering and Education



* Power Market Deregulation

* Power System Planning



* Pricing Policies

* Problems of the Power Industry



* Retail Power Markets

* ROI Caps


INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE

* B. Akash – King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
* I. Al-Bahadly – Massey University, New Zealand
* M. Al-Dabbagh – International Power Consulting and Training, Australia
* M. Assadi – University of Stavanger, Norway
* A. Basa Arsoy – Kocaeli University, Turkey
* P. Bodger – University of Canterbury, New Zealand
* B. K. Bose – University of Tennessee, USA
* J. P. Catalão – University of Beira Interior, Portugal
* J. Choi – Chungbuk National University, Korea
* M. Cordeiro – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
* D. Czarkowski – Polytechnic University, USA
* E. J. Dede – University of Valencia, Spain
* K. El-Naggar – College of Technological Studies, Kuwait
* Ö. Göl – University of South Australia, Australia
* M. R. Haghifam – Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
* L. Ippolito – University of Salerno, Italy
* Y. Karnavas – Supreme Technological & Educational Institution of Crete, Greece
* A. M. Khambadkone – National University of Singapore, Singapore
* D. O. Koval – University of Alberta, Canada
* E. Lakervi – Evaluation Workshop, Finland
* W. J. Lee – The University of Texas at Arlington, USA
* A. Lopez – University of Cantabria, Spain
* F. L. Luo – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
* J. Mononen – University of Oulu, Finland
* E. Rakgati – University of Botswana, Botswana
* D. Setlhaolo – University of Botswana, Botswana
* Y. I. Sharaf-Eldeen – Florida Institute of Technology, USA
* P. Shipkovs – Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia
* P. Sowa – Silesian University of Technology, Poland
* J. Talaq – University of Bahrain, Bahrain
* Z. A. Vale – Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal
* C. Yu – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, PR China

SUBMISSION

Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-684.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by March 15, 2010. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Initial Paper Requirements
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

Reviewing
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

Acceptance and Registration
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 1, 2010. Final manuscripts are due by June 1, 2010. Registration and final payment are due by June 15, 2010. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

Final Paper Requirements
Email your final manuscripts to finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number.

The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.
TUTORIALS

Submission

Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by March 15, 2010. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-684.html.

Proposal Format

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:

* The topic.
* Background knowledge expected of the participants.
* Objectives.
* Time allocations for the major course topics.
* The qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSIONS

Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by March 15, 2010. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).

Papers submitted to the special session must be received by March 15, 2010, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.

More information on special sessions is available at www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-684.html.
JOURNALS

Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.
INDEXING

The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:

* Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
* Conference Proceedings Citation Index
* EI Compendex
* FIZ Karlsruhe
* INSPEC

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions Due March 15, 2010
Notification of Acceptance May 1, 2010
Final Manuscripts Due June 1, 2010
Registration Deadline June 15, 2010
CONTACT US

For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat – AfricaPES 2010
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: +1 403-288-1195
Fax: +1 403-247-6851
Email: calgary@iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org