About The Conference
Boulder's famous backdrop, the 'Flatirons' rock formations
This conference jointly represents the
Symposium of the well-established series of conferences on thermophysical properties
and the eighteenth in a series of conferences organized by the
International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam (IAPWS).
The Symposium is concerned with
theoretical, experimental, simulation, and applied aspects of the
thermophysical properties of gases, liquids, and solids, including
biological systems.
ICPWS is focused on the properties, science, and applications of water, steam and
aqueous systems, primarily as needed for the electric power generation community and within climate science.
Appropriate topics are:
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Thermodynamic Properties, including equation of state,
phase equilibria, p-V-T behavior, heat capacity, enthalpy, thermal
expansion, sound speed, and critical phenomena.
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Transport Properties, including thermal and
electrical conductivity, viscosity, mass diffusion, thermal diffusion,
non-Newtonian behavior, and thermal, thermoacoustic, and other
diffusion waves.
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Optical and Thermal Radiative Properties, including
dielectric constant, refractive index, emissivity, reflectivity, and
absorptivity.
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Interfacial Properties, including solid-solid interfaces,
surface tension, interfacial profiles, interfacial transport, and
wetting.
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Data Correlation, including data evaluation and
prediction, standard reference data, databases, and storage and retrieval
of thermophysical-property data.
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Power Cycle Chemistry, including related aqueous physical chemistry for power
generation involving water and/or steam in fossil, nuclear, or renewable contexts.
Technical Areas at the
Symposium and the Eighteenth ICPWS:
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(Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
- Carbon Capture,
Transportation, & Storage
Martin Trusler, Imperial College
Roland Span, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Property models and measurement studies associated with all aspects of the carbon capture,
transportation, use, and sequestration cycle are welcomed. These include separations at
pre-combustion or post-combustion stages of fossil energy use; purity issues for transportation,
conversion, and storage; thermodynamics of relevant mixtures; materials compatibility issues;
properties and instrumentation associated with ensuring integrity and safety at all stages of an
industrial scale process; etc.
- Correlations,
Databases, and Engineering Equations of State
Michael Brown, University of Washington
Monika Thol, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Eric Lemmon, NIST
This session deals with equations of state, correlations, or empirical models that can be used to
calculate thermophysical properties of fluids or mixtures. Examples are Helmholtz energy based
equations, cubic equations of state, corresponding-states models, transport models, vaporpressure
correlations, spline interpolations, estimation models or calculation methods for
vapor-liquid equilibrium or solubilities, and surface-tension correlations. Other topics might
include fitting techniques, or group-contribution methods.
- Electrochemistry and Corrosion
Willie Cook, University of New Brunswick
Monika Nielsen, Ørsted
We seek talks on electrochemistry and/or corrosion in aqueous systems, particularly for systems
relevant to power-cycle chemistry. Of particular interest is the growing area of electrical
boilers: both heat boilers and steam boilers, operating experience with electrical boilers,
chemistry in electrical boilers that are in operation, and research on electrochemistry and
corrosion that can be related to electrical boilers.
- Fluid Property Measurements
Diego Cristancho, Dow Chemical
Tara Lovestead, NIST
The sessions on Fluid Property Measurements are a forum for reports of
experimental studies of thermophysical properties in broad ranges of
pressure, temperature, and composition, including high accuracy
measurements on well-characterized mixtures and complex real-world
sample characterization, and safe handling of toxic and corrosive
compounds. Emphasis should be placed on the industrial relevance
(e.g., environmental, pharmaceutical, forensic, medical and energy
industries), of the results and/or their scientific significance
to better understand molecular interactions, to advance property
models and databases, or to benchmark force fields and simulation
results. The topic, scope, and style of the presentations should
fit the broad audience of these sessions.
- Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques
Aaron Rowane, NIST
Markus Richter, Technische Universität Chemnitz
This session will focus only on contributions reporting novel experimental techniques or
instrumentations, either not yet published, or published within the past 12 months. The focus is
on the development of new techniques. Contributions made with established apparatus should
be submitted to other sessions.
- Ionic Liquids
Joan Brennecke, University of Texas
José Nuno Canongia Lopes, Instituto Superior Técnico Lisbon
Sessions in this area relate to the thermophysical properties of ionic liquids and their mixtures
and solutions. Topics of interest include gas solubility, molecular interactions, thermal
conductivity, viscosity, diffusion, densities, excess volumes and enthalpies, isothermal
compressibilities, surface tension, enthalpy of fusion, phase behavior, calorimetry, modeling and
simulation of ionic liquids, and ionic liquids as functional materials.
- Modeling and Calculations for the Power Industry
Francesca di Mare, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Nobuo Okita, Toshiba
This session focuses on modeling and calculations related to the power industry. Example areas
of interest include the development and implementation of fast and consistent thermophysical
property calculations for use in heat-cycle optimization and in computational fluid dynamics and
the development of models for chemistry in flue gases.
- Molecular Simulation
Kenji Yasuoka, Keio University
Michael Shirts, University of Colorado Boulder
This session focuses on the use of molecular simulations to estimate and understand
thermodynamic and thermophysical properties. Applications of molecular simulations to predict
properties of fluid and/or solid systems and to elucidate physical phenomena are of particular
interest. Other strongly encouraged topics are new modeling and simulation methods, including
coarse-grained/multiscale approaches and analyses of error propagation and uncertainty
quantification between molecular models and physical properties.
- Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics
Fernando Bresme, Imperial College
David Reguera, University of Barcelona
The sessions on non-equilibrium thermodynamics will focus on recent advances highlighting the
applicability of theoretical methods to investigate transport phenomena (heat, mass, charge
transport in bulk and under confinement conditions) and dissipation processes, non-equilibrium
modeling/simulation techniques and experimental studies under non-equilibrium conditions.
- Nuclear Reactor and Fuel Cycle Chemistry
Jacy Conrad, Idaho National Laboratory
Hugues Arcis, National Nuclear Laboratory
This session is seeking contributions describing the fundamental chemistry of aqueous solutions
and/or steam relevant to operating nuclear reactors and the nuclear fuel cycle. Topics of
interest include fundamentals of reactor and radiation chemistry for example; water radiolysis,
reactor thermodynamics, aqueous separations chemistry, radiochemistry, aqueous nuclear
waste characterization and processing, and other topics related to the interactions of water and
nuclear materials.
- Ocean and Atmospheric Applications
Stephanie Bell, NPL UK
Alberto Giuliano Albo, INRiM, Italy
These sessions will focus on properties of aqueous systems relevant to oceanic and atmospheric
science. This includes thermophysical properties of seawater for physical oceanography
(density, salinity, enthalpy, etc.) and also the aqueous chemistry of seawater (pH, reaction
equilibria, etc.). Atmospheric topics include measurement and modeling of moisture content
and precipitation, and also humidity metrology.
- Optical and Thermal Radiative Properties
Zhuomin Zhang, Georgia Tech
Liping Wang, Arizona State University
Optical and thermal radiative properties of advanced materials are critically needed for energy
conversion systems, thermal management, microelectronics, materials process and
manufacturing, and noncontact temperature measurement. This focused topic will provide a
forum for participants to present the most recent research results on all aspects of
measurement, theory, simulation, and modeling of emittance, absorptance, reflectance,
transmittance, and scattering properties of surfaces, thin films, particles, periodic and aperiodic
structures and composites. Reports on the state-of-the-art theories and methods in modeling,
designing, fabricating, and testing micro/nanostructures to tailor the optical and radiative
properties in both the far field and the near field will be welcomed.
- Photothermal and Photoacoustic Thermophysics
Andreas Mandelis, University of Toronto
The sessions dedicated to these topics involve advanced optical-to-thermal and
optical-to-acoustic/ultrasonic analytical experimental and theoretical methodologies developed
and utilized for thermophysical property measurements in all states of matter. Reports in PT and
PA methodologies and their applications are solicited.
- Physical Chemistry of Aqueous Systems
Ken Yoshida, University of Tokushima
Andre Anderko, OLI Systems Inc.
We seek papers about the measurement, theory, and correlation of chemistry-related
properties of aqueous systems, including solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes in water.
Examples would include descriptions of ionization, activity, and molecular structure. We
encourage papers that relate the properties of aqueous solutions to applications such as
chemical process design, geochemistry, oceanography, water treatment, hydrometallurgy,
materials science, electrochemical energy sources, hydrogen economy, life sciences, and
protection of the environment.
- Power Cycle Chemistry
David Addison, Thermal Chemistry Ltd.
Andy Witney, GE Power & Water
Barry Dooley, Structural Integrity Assoc.
Contributions are sought on all aspects of cycle chemistry and technology for steam power
cycles in fossil and combined cycle plants and other industrial applications. Areas include
passivation such as with film forming substances, corrosion monitoring and steam sampling,
purity requirements for steam cycles, and the chemistry of additives. Talks on instrumentation
and techniques associated with system startup, operation, and shutdown are welcome.
- Properties for Fuels and Energy Systems
Sergio Quiñones-Cisneros, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Kurt Schmidt, Schlumberger Technology Corporation
These sessions deal with thermophysical properties of fuels including natural gas,
petroleum-based fuels, coal-based fuels, oil sands, shale gas, and gas hydrates. Also of interest
are properties of systems related to carbon capture and sequestration as well as gas injection.
Past sessions have included viscosity, density, calorimetry, phase behavior, fuel and oil
characterization, thermal conductivity, and thermal degradation. Experimental, modeling, and
simulation studies are all encouraged.
- Properties for Materials Science at High Temperatures
Doug Matson, Tufts University
Konstantinos Boborides, European Commission JRC, Germany
These sessions will concentrate on experimental and theoretical aspects for the measurement
of thermophysical properties of materials at high temperature. Measurement timescales span
the continuum from highly non-equilibrium subsecond thermophysics to quasi-static and
equilibrium techniques used for identification of properties for metallurgical process design.
- Properties of Metastable and Glassy Systems
Frédéric Caupin, Lyon University
Jan Hrubý, Czech Academy of Sciences
This session focuses on metastability and nucleation in water and aqueous systems. Topics of
interest include: supercooled, superheated and stretched liquid; subcooled vapor;
supersaturated solutions; metastable polymorphic crystals. We also seek works on nucleation of
droplets, bubbles, crystals and clathrate hydrates; amorphous ices and aging; and other
properties and processes related to phase transitions in aqueous systems.
- Properties of Polymers
Robert Ivancic, NIST
McKenzie Coughlin, NIST
These sessions focus on experimental measurements, theories, and simulations of the
properties of polymeric materials. While any concept about polymer properties is welcomed,
specific interests include the interfacial behavior of polymers, new developments in
multi-modal measurement techniques, and systems such as block copolymers, nanocomposites,
fibers, and thin films. Topics that have relevance to sustainability and human health are highly
sought after.
- Properties of Solids
Ursula Kattner, NIST
Erhard Kaschnitz, Österreichisches Gießerei-Institut
Sessions in this area are devoted to the thermophysical properties of solids. Topics of interest
include but are not limited to thermal properties of solids, thermodynamic studies of phase
transitions, and thermal deformation. We seek papers using experimental, theoretical and/or
computational methods in fundamental research and/or applications in areas such as energy,
environment, industrial processes and life sciences.
- Properties of Working Fluids including Refrigerants
Mark McLinden, NIST
Stephanie Outcalt, NIST
Papers reporting experimental measurements or models for the properties of fluids intended as
working fluids in thermodynamic cycles are solicited. This would include thermodynamic and
transport properties, equations of state and other models, pure fluids and mixtures. Working
fluids for refrigeration and power cycles are of interest. Data and models for the "new"
low-GWP refrigerants and working fluids for organic Rankine cycles are particularly welcome;
this would include fluids with boiling points higher than typical refrigerants. Papers comparing
one cycle versus another or one fluid versus another in a particular cycle are generally not of
interest, unless the focus is clearly on the property characteristics.
- Theory of Thermophysical Properties
Clare McCabe, Vanderbilt University
Amparo Galindo, Imperial College
This session focuses on the use of molecular theory to predict thermophysical properties,
including molecular based equations of state, classical density functional theory, first principles
and machine-learned based approaches.
- Thermal Properties of Nanostructured Materials
Xinwei Wang, Iowa State University
Yangsu Xie, Shenzhen University
This session will cover a wide spectrum of research on thermophysical properties of
nanostructured materials. Properties of interest include (not limited to) thermal conductivity,
diffusivity, specific heat, interface thermal resistance, and energy carrier dynamics. Both
nanoscale and nanostructured materials are covered, with examples spanning quantum dots,
nanowires/tubes, thin films, 2D materials, their composites, and nanofluids. New technology
developments are also welcome in our session to push the boundaries of measurement physical
scale, time resolution, and accuracy. Both experimental and theoretical investigation, and
computer modeling to look into the physics underpinning thermal transport in nanostructured
materials are welcome.
- Thermophysical Properties of Aqueous Systems
Karsten Meier, Helmut Schmidt University
Simona Lago, Instituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica
We seek papers about the measurement, theory, and correlation of thermodynamic and
transport properties of water and of aqueous solutions. In addition to fundamental studies of
thermodynamic and transport properties, we encourage papers that relate these properties of
aqueous solutions to applications such as chemical process design and environmental science.
- Wetting, Interfaces, Membranes, and Hydrates
Carolyn Koh, Colorado School of Mines
Marcus Müller, University of Göttingen
Amish Patel, University of Pennsylvania
Submissions that relate to the following topics are encouraged for these sessions: structure and
thermodynamics of interfaces, theory and computer simulation, wetting and fluctuation effects,
interplay between wetting and phase behavior in confined geometry, kinetics of phase
transitions, dynamics at interfaces, structure formation in synthetic and biological, amphiphilic
systems, energy materials, and gas hydrates & clathrates.
- Posters
Jason Widegren, NIST
Joe Magee, NIST
Posters may cover any topic area of the Symposium.
- Software Demonstrations
Ian Bell, NIST
Kirk Buecher, Mettler Toledo
Software Demonstartions may cover any topic area of the Symposium.
Please send your comments and suggestions to the Symposium organizers
through email address:
or the
ICPWS organizers through email address:
icpws@iapws.org
All technical sessions will be held at the University of Colorado,
Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A. The Symposium is organized by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, and the Joint ASME-AIChE Committee on Thermophysical
Properties.
The ICPWS is organized by the U.S. National Committee to the International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam.