About Infrared ThermographyInfrared Thermography (IRT) is an advanced Non Destructive Evaluation method, where the surface temperature of the object is mapped by detecting the IR radiation emitted by them. IRT started as a qualitative tool in electrical and process industry for condition monitoring. Advances in sensors, electronics, instrumentation including signal and image processing saw the transformation of this method to a quantitative one. Today IR imaging is one of those few NDE methods that has applications cutting across all industries, research and society, ranging from astronomy, military, medical, energy audit, surveillance, condition monitoring and materials characterization.

InvitationSince 1992, the Quantitative Infrared Thermography (QIRT) conference is a biannual international forum which brings together specialists from industry and academia, who share an active interest in the latest developments of science, experimental practices and instrumentation, related to IRT.

Previously QIRT conferences have been held in Paris (1992), Sorrento (1994), Stuttgart (1996), Lodz (1998), Reims (2000), Dubrovnik (2002), Brussels (2004), Padova (2006), Krakow (2008), Québec City (2010), Naples (2012) and Bordeaux (2014). With the growing interest in this field and the growing number of attendees particularly coming from Asian countries, the QIRT Council has started a sister conference series called QIRT Asia. The first Quantitative InfraRed Thermography Asia Conference, (QIRT-Asia 2015) will take place during July 6-10, 2015, Mahabalipuram, (near Chennai) India.

Scope of the ConferenceQIRT-Asia 2015 will cover, but will not be limited to, the following topics

Who Should AttendPeople: Engineers, Scientists, Researchers, Academicians, Operation and Maintenance Personnel, Inspection Personnel, Failure Analysts, NDE practitioners, NDE service providers, Medical Doctors, Ophthalmologist, Physician, Radiologist, Material scientist, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Aerospace, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Electronics students and Faculty

Industries: Nuclear, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Electric Utilities, Steel, Material Processing, Non Destructive Testing, Biomedical, Food & Processing, Paper, Educational and R&D Organization and Manufacturing.

Abstract and Paper SubmissionParticipants are invited to submit abstract via http://www.qirtasia2015.com before 28 February, 2015. The template for the abstract is available in the paper submission system. We recommend you to visit the conference website for latest updates and information.

•Aerospace Applications•Civil Applications•Medical & Biomedical Applications •Automotive Industry•Industrial Applications•Certification and Standardization•Materials Characterization•Environment

•Cultural Heritage•Non Destructive Evaluation•Modeling and Simulation•Signal and Image Processing•Thermomechanics•Predictive Condition Monitoring•Thermo-Fluid Mechanics•Energetics

QIRT-Asia Short CoursesIn addition to the main technical program, the conference will include one-day short courses (Monday, July 6). It will include a general introduction to thermography in the morning and specialized courses on various application fields given in parallel sessions during the afternoon (predictive condition management, evaluation of composites, material characterization ...)

ExhibitionA technical exhibition with participation from Foreign and Indian equipment manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and consultants is being organized to display their state of art product and services and to promote a meaningful industry and research interaction.Exhibition Fee: 1,250 € + 12.36% Service Tax 1 Lakhs INR + 12.36% Service Tax

Technical VisitA technical visit to Centre for NDE, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is planned.

Important DatesAbstract submission deadline: February 28, 2015Acceptance notification:  April 15, 2015Paper submission deadline:  May 30, 2015

QIRT-Asia Short Course Fee• Rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 100€ (Foreign) 5000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)

Conference Fee• Early rate (deadline: May 19, 2015): 250 € (Foreign)

12,000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)• Late rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 300 € (Foreign) 15,000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)• Desk registration rate: 350 € (Foreign) 16,000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)Students• Early rate (deadline: May 19, 2015): 150€(Foreign) 6000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)• Late rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 200 €(Foreign) 7000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)Accompanying Persons• Rate (deadline: June 26, 2015): 100€(Foreign) 5000 INR + 12.36% Service Tax (Indian)Fee Covers: Book of abstracts, Conference USB Proceedings, Welcome reception, Conference dinner, lunches and coffee breaks on all conference days. Accommodation is not included.

VenueMahabalipuram, Tamil NaduMahabalipuram, which is located on the shores of Bay of Bengal, is an ancient historic town and has been classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For further information and updates please visit the site: http://www.qirtasia2015.com or contact the organizing committee at: info@qirtasia2015.com.

X. Maldague (Canada)P. Bison (Italy)J. Dumoulin (France)J. C. Batsale (France) J. M. Buchlin (Belgium)G. Cardone (Italy)C. Maierhofer (Germany)A. Nowakowski (Poland)A. Salazar (Spain)

S. Svaic (Croatia)B. Wiecek (Poland)V. Vavilov (Russia)B. Venkatraman (QIRT-Asia Representative)Honorary Members:D. Balageas (France)G. Busse (Germany)G.M. Carlomagno (Italy)

QIRT Steering Committee

QIRT-Asia 2015 Steering CommitteeB. Venkatraman (India)

Manyong Choi (S. Korea)WonTae Kim (S. Korea)Guohua Li (China)Nik Rajic (Australia)Ilham Mukriz B.Zainal Abidin (Malaysia)Cunlin Zhang (China)M. Menaka (India)X. Maldague (QIRT Council Representative)

Medical Imaging

Defect characterization

ContactDr. B. VenkatramanChairman, Organising CommitteeAssociate DirectorRadiological Safety and Environment GroupIGCAR, KalpakkamTamil Nadu – 603102, IndiaTel: 044-27480352 Fax: 044-27480235

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