CALL FOR PAPERS

 

The National Institute for Storage Tank Management is asking for abstracts from speakers who are interested in speaking at the upcoming 18th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show on April 20-22, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.

 

We encourage new and useful material for our tank audience that can be applied to improve the environment, safety, operations, and efficiencies in our industry. NISTM's preferred categories for the conference technical sessions are as follows:

 

    1.  Field-Erected ASTs:

  • Regulatory Changes and Issues (SPCC, State Regulations, Air)
  • API & Industry Standards
  • Installation issues and Problems
  • Piping, Valves, Fuel Transfers
  • Leak Detection
  • Floating Roof Topics
  • Tank Foundations & Corrosion Protection
  • Tank Gauging & Overfill Protection
  • Bund/Dike-Field Issues and Management
  • Alternative Fuels Issues for Bulk Storage Terminals
  • Risk Management (Fire Safety, Health, Workplace Safety)
  • AST Management with Natural Hazards (Flooding, Hurricanes, Lightning Protection, etc.)
  • Storm Water Management
  • Tank Emissions
  • Tank Cleaning
  • Engineering Case Studies
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • New Technologies or Innovations
  • Tank Owner Issues

    2.  Shop-Fabricated ASTs

    3.  Aviation & Military AST Management and

         Leak Prevention

    4.  Safety Topics Related to AST Operations

         and Installation

 

NISTM would like to give you the opportunity to submit an abstract of your topics. Each company may submit up to three topics.

 

All submissions should include:

  • 200-300 word abstract
  • Title appropriate for presentation
  • Primary and contributing authors
  • Practical and impartial information
  • Speaker biography


Extended Submission Deadline is:

December 21, 2015

 

If you have any questions, you may contact Jim DeMartini at 800.827.3515 or via email jdemartini@nistm.org

EVENT SCHEDULE

 

Golf Tournament

     April 19, 2016

 

Welcome Reception
     April 19, 2016

 

Conference Sessions

     April 20-22, 2016

 

Trade Show

     April 20-21, 2016

 

Cocktail Mixer

     April 20, 2016

QUICK LINKS

 

Exhibitor Registration Form

 

Inquiry Form

 

Free Admission to Trade Show Form

 

 

 

Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel

9939 Universal Blvd

Orlando, FL 32819

 

 

For more information, visit

www.NISTM.org

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National Institute for Storage Tank Management

PO Box 26008, Tampa, FL 33623

Office 800.827.3515 | Fax 813.870.6824 | www.NISTM.org

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Interntional 011.813.600.4024 | Canada 1.813.600.4024