Fuel and Urea Systems – Cars, Trucks and Two-Wheelers 2018
Trends and developments in fuel and urea systems and regulations
Date: March 21 and 22, 2018
Venue: Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel. RBM Road, Pune, 411001
Sponsors:
The ITB Group’s fourth technical fuel systems conference in Pune, India took place on March 21 and 22, 2018 creating an unparalleled platform for learning, discussion, and discovery for automotive industry experts. Global and local OEM engineers and innovative suppliers convened to take part in two days of informative presentations, networking sessions and business development meetings. Seventeen presentations in five sessions addressed trends and developments in materials, tanks and components, SCR systems, CFD simulation, and limiting exhaust emissions. Key presentations, among many excellent talks, included comments from Tata Motors on Barat Stage VI regulations and an overview of exhaust emission regulations in India was presented by the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure project (NATRiP). A keynote from Ashok Leyland discussing “Evolution of Commercial Vehicle Engines in India” capped off our leading event.
Attendees were also able to discover the latest fuel and urea system developments and innovations that were showcased in the exhibit. Exhibitors included Arkema, Evonik, GVS Filtration, Helvoet, Kautex Textron, Plastic Omnium, Reutter and Polyhose.
Click the link on the right to view the program agenda. For more information, please contact:
Mr. Bryan Eldredge, Program Manager, The ITB Group
Tel: +1 (248) 380-6310 • Email: beldredge@itbgroup.com
or
Mr. Raj Chokhawala, Business Development Manager, The ITB Group
Tel: +91 9825813131 • Email: rchokhawala@itbgroup.com
CONFERENCE AGENDA - Day 1, March 21, 2018
8:30 |
Registration and Exhibits Open
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9:30 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Joel Kopinsky, Managing Director – The ITB Group (U.S.A.) |
Material Developments
9:45 |
Innovative Solutions for Demanding Automotive Fuel and Urea Management
Global Development Leader for Automotive Fluid Management – DuPont (China) |
10:15 |
EPDM DEF Hoses
Head-Design and Development – Bony Polymers (India) |
10:45 |
HDPE Resins for Fuel Tank and Urea Systems
Technical and Marketing Manager – LyondellBasell Industries (India) |
11:15 |
Networking Break
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Evolving Low Emission Fuel Lines
12:00 |
Plastic Fuel Lines and SCR Solutions for New Regulations in India
Development and Technical Service Manager – Arkema (India) |
12:30 |
Quick Connectors for Low Emission Fuel Systems
Senior Manager, Technical Sales,Quick Connector – ARaymond (India) |
1:00 |
Question and Answer Panel Session
ARaymond |
1:30 |
Lunch
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Evolving Low Emission Fuel Tanks
3:00 |
Live Webinar: Smart Solutions for PHEVs
Project Director Tanktronic – Plastic Omnium (Belgium) |
3:30 |
Plastic Tanks for Hybrid Vehicles - Solutions and Validation
Senior Manager Core Functions – Kautex Textron (Germany) |
4:00 |
Improving Automotive Fuel System Design Using FLOW-3D Computational Modeling
Vice President – Kaushiks International (India) |
4:30 |
Afternoon Refreshments
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5:00 |
Exhibits Close - End of Day One
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CONFERENCE AGENDA - Day 2, March 22, 2018
8:30 |
Registration and Exhibits Open
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9:00 |
Opening Remarks
Dr. Joel Kopinsky, Managing Director – The ITB Group (U.S.A.) |
Evolving Indian Technologies and Regulations
9:10 |
Bharat Stage VI and Beyond
Project Manager of Fuel System and Senior Manager, Chassis System – Tata Motors (India) |
9:40 |
Material Solutions for Fuel Systems to Meet Bharat Stage VI Requirements
Senior Manager Tubing and Films – Evonik Resource Efficiency (Germany) |
10:10 |
Test Solutions for Lifecycle Fuel Evaporative Warranty Reduction
Senior Account Manager – MAHLE Service Solutions (U.S.A.) |
10:30 |
Networking Break
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11:00 |
Exhaust Emission Regulations in Indian Auto Industry
Additional Director – National Automotive Testing and R & D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP) (India) |
Diesel Engines: Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
11:30 |
Modular SCR Tank Systems for Various Market and Emission Demands
Engineering Lead – Kautex Textron (India) |
12:00 |
New SCR Compact+
Program Manager – Plastic Omnium (France) |
12:30 |
Lunch
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1:30 |
Low NOx Fuel Solutions for Diesel – Water Injection and Advanced Micro Emulsions
Independent Consultant and Chairman – Alternative Innovations (India) |
2:00 |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - Evolution of Commercial Vehicle Engines in India
Head, Product Development Center – Ashok Leyland (India) |
2:45 |
Concluding Remarks
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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Dr. Joel Kopinsky
Managing Director - The ITB Group
Dr. Kopinsky (Ph.D. Chemical Engineering and MBA) is responsible for The ITB Group’s consulting assignments in energy storage, vehicle emissions, plastic engine parts and glazing systems. Over the past 25 years he has completed a variety of strategic and technical feasibility consulting projects for leading suppliers, OEMs and investment banks in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition, he has completed numerous multiclient reports concerned with energy storage, glazing and powertrain technologies. In the 1980’s, Dr. Kopinsky worked at the General Motors Research Labs followed by the completion of his MBA at Columbia University. On the side, Dr. Kopinsky is an avid clarinetist and long-haul hiker.
