2nd Global SynGyp Conference & Exhibition on wet scrubbers and synthetic gypsum
30 - 31 March 2017, Lindner Congress Hotel, Düsseldorf, Germany
Production - Quality Control - Utilisation
Hashtag: #syngyp
Preliminary programme - subject to change
Wednesday 29 March
Exhibition build - Exhibitors have access to stands from 15.00.
17.00-20.00 Conference registration
18.00 - 20.00 Welcome party in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
Thursday 30 March
08.00 onwards:Conference registration
09.00 Conference opens - Introduction and Welcome
Session 1: Global and regional trends in synthetic gypsum
09.15 Paper 1: 'Availability of FGD gypsum in Europe to 2050,’ Jörg Demmich, Head of the Eurogypsum FGD Gypsum and Recycling Working Group; Knauf Gips KG
09.45 Paper 2: 'Global update on availability of synthetic gypsum - factors and prices,' Thomas Duve, ZAG International
10.15 Paper 3: 'A global forecast for synthetic gypsum supply and markets to 2027,' Dr-Ing. Joachim Harder, for Smithers-Pira
10.45 Meet the Delegates session - delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the conference
11.15 Coffee break and networking in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
12.00 Paper 4: 'Health assessment of FGD gypsum,' Arno Wess, Envigo CRS (Switzerland) Ltd
Session 2: Operational modes and FGD quality
12.30 Paper 5: 'Influence of spray nozzles on FGD system efficiency,' Thomas Schröder, Lechler GmbH
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Paper 6: 'Use of semi-dry end-product as a zero-cost sorbent in wet FGD: Case study of the Janikowo chemical plant, Poland,' Tarja Korhonen, Valmet Technologies Oy
14.30 Paper 7: 'Influence of seed crystals and creation of seed crystals on the hydration of hemihydrate,' Yilmaz Sakalli, Christian Pritzel and Reinhard Trettin, Institut für Bau- und Werkstoffchemie, Universität Siegen
15.00 Coffee break and networking in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
16.00 Paper 8: 'Creation of beta-hemihydrate and phase transitions at higher temperature and influence to fire resistance of gypsum based products,' Christian Pritzel, Yilmaz Sakalli and Reinhard Trettin, Institut für Bau- und Werkstoffchemie, Universität Siegen
16.30 Paper 9: 'The differences between synthetic gypsum and natural gypsum to be considered when selecting and designing pneumatic conveying systems,’ Richard Ellis, Schenck Process UK Ltd
18.00 Departure for the Global SynGyp Conference Dinner (please bring your ticket) at the Classic Remise Düsseldorf, a classic car museum in a former locomotive shed. Return by 22.30 (latest)
Friday 31 March
08.30 onwards:Conference registration
Session 2 continued: Operational modes and FGD quality
09.30 Paper 10: 'Monitoring FGD gypsum with a macroTGA system,' Michael Jakob, LECO Europe
10.00 Discussion: How far can and should wet scrubber operators go to improve the quality of FGD gypsum?
10.30 Coffee break and networking in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
Session 3: FGD gypsum applications, handling and processing
11.30 Paper 11: 'Silo extraction and handling of poor-flowing synthetic gypsum,' Michael Gramling, MHC Engineering Fördertechnik GmbH
12.00 Paper 12: 'Large-scale silo storage of sticky FGD gypsum - without any trouble,' Richard Spaargaren, ESI Eurosilo BV
12.30 Speed-dating session: Bring plenty of cards - and prepare to make new contacts!
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Paper 13: 'Handling of synthetic gypsum: Great challenge for transport and storage equipment,' Nik Velten, AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH
Session 4: Opportunities for other synthetic gypsum types...
14.30 Paper 14: ‘Changing the course of phosphogypsum to recycling,’ Evgeniy L. Torochkov, Russian research institute for fertilizers (NIUIF), PhosAgro group
15.00 Coffee break and networking in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
15.30 Paper 15: 'Fluorogypsum: production, technical properties, markets,’ Luca Plakopitis, Fluorsid
16.00 Paper 16: 'Implications and opportunities for a new low-cost method to purify gypsum to high whiteness fillers,’ David Sevier, Carbon Cycle Ltd
16.30 Farewell party and prize-giving
17.30 Conference programme ends
1st Global Synthetic Gypsum Conference & Exhibition
1st Global SynGyp Conference & Exhibition, 20 - 21 April 2015, Chicago, US
Sunday 19 April
Exhibition build - Exhibitors have access to stands from 15.00.
17.00-20.00 Conference registration
18.00 - 20.00 Welcome party in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
Monday 20 April
08.00 onwards:Conference registration
09.00 Conference opens - Introduction and Welcome
09.15 Paper 1: 'An introduction to synthetic gypsum,' Robert McCaffrey, Global Gypsum
Session 1: Global and regional trends in synthetic gypsum
09.30 Paper 2:'US production, value and usage trends in synthetic gypsum,' Rob Crangle, USGS
10.00 Meet the delegates 1: Delegates have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the conference
10.30 Coffee and networking in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
11.15 Paper 3: 'US supply trends in coal combustion products, and implications for the Portland Cement industry,' Bill Stanley, ZAG International
11.45 Paper 4: 'The future of FGD gypsum in Europe to 2050, in the light of shifting energy policies,' Joerg Demmich, for Eurogypsum
12.15 Meet the delegates 2: Delegates have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the conference
12.45 Lunch
14.00 Paper 5: 'Mission (Im)Possible: the challenges of negotiating a syn-gyp supply agreement,' Robert Morrow, Innogyps
14.30 Discussion: FGD gypsum supply and demand - feast or famine?
15.00 Speed-dating 1: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session
15.30 Coffee and networking in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
Session 2: Operational modes and FGD quality
16.00 Paper 6: 'The relationship between operational modes of FGD gypsum production plants and final gypsum quality,' Harald Schmitt, Knauf
16.30 Paper 7: 'Synthetic gypsum quality after mercury MATS compliance,' Bruce A. Keiser (presenter), Jianwei Yuan, Wayne M. Carlson, Nicholas Denny, and Tommy Hung-Ting Chen; Nalco, an Ecolab Company
17.00 Paper 8: 'So you want to sell your gypsum? Requirements and implications associated with producing wallboard-quality gypsum,' Scott Miller, Gordon Maller, AECOM
18.00 Departure for the Global SynGyp Conference Dinner (please bring your ticket)
Tuesday 21 April
08.30 onwards:Conference registration
Session 2: Operational modes and FGD quality - continued
09.00 Paper 9: 'Crystal shape challenges to dewatering of synthetic gypsum,' Joe Sprigg, Alabama Power Company
09.30 Paper 10: 'Recent developments in synthetic gypsum dewatering,' John Glasscock, Lam Thai, Synthetic Materials
10.00 Discussion: How far can and should wet scrubber operators go to improve the quality of FGD gypsum?
10.30 Speed-dating 2: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session
11.00 Coffee and networking in the Global SynGyp exhibition area
Session 3: FGD gypsum applications, handling and processing
11.30 Paper 11: 'The development of high-shear mixing technology for the production of synthetic gypsum fertilizer pellets,' Keith Day, Beneficiate North America
12.00 Paper 12: 'Significantly improved technology for economically converting FGD gypsum into ammonium sulphate fertiliser and high quality calcium carbonate,' Jody Saiia, Sparstane Technologies LLC
12.30 Paper 13: 'Guidelines for feeding, pneumatic conveying and storage of dry DSG,' Richard Ellis, Graham Cooper, Schenck Process Llc
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Paper 14: 'Modular/mini mill solutions for simultaneous synthetic/natural gypsum milling and calcination,' Blaz Jurko, Gebr. Pfeiffer, Inc.
14.30 Paper 15: 'System for grinding and calcining synthetic gypsum to improve stucco quality,' Michael Chen and co-authors, Arvos Inc. Raymond Bartlett Snow
15.00 Paper 16: 'Gypsum technology, calcining and treatment: A new way of synthetic gypsum processing,' Lars Roettger, Claudius Peters Projects GmbH
15.30 Coffee and Networking
Session 4: Opportunities for other synthetic gypsum types...
16.00 Paper 17: 'Fluorogypsum production process, properties and new profitable applications,' Luca Plakopitis, Fluorsid
16.30 Paper 18: 'The emergence of phosphogypsum in global commerce,' Gary Albarelli, Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute, Florida Polytechnic University
17.00 Farewell party and prize-giving
18.00 Conference programme ends
