2nd Annual Student Poster Competition

CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS

Abstract submission deadline: TBA

The Industrial Energy Technology Conference invites students to submit poster abstracts for consideration in the areas listed below.

Poster Topic Areas Include:

Energy Efficiency & Plant Optimization

  • Steam systems, boilers, and heat recovery

  • Motor, pump, evaporation, refrigeration, and fan system optimization

  • Process/distillation optimization and equipment upgrades

  • Grid integration of large load and data center power and cooling systems

  • Utility demand response programs for industrial and generation programs

  • Risk mitigation strategies 

  • Maintenance planning and response

  • Economic analysis such as IRR or ROI valuation for budget allocation 

Onsite Energy Strategies

  • Electrification of industrial processes

  • Industrial heat pumps and thermal systems

  • Alternative fuels: renewables, hydrogen, nuclear

  • Energy storage

  • Reliability and resilience strategies

Data, Digitalization & Controls

  • Advanced controls and automation

  • Industrial artificial intelligence/machine learning applications

  • Digital twins for process analysis, optimization, and predictive analytics

Water–Energy Nexus

  • Integrated process water, steam condensate, and energy efficiency

  • Wastewater treatment & CHP opportunities

Submission Guidelines

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT YOUR POSTER ABSTRACT, PLEASE CONTACT:

Conference Manager: Angela Rowell | arowell@tamu.edu