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The University of San Carlos Mechanical Engineering Department in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Lapulapu Chapter (PSME-LLC) will be holding its 2011 Mechanical Engineering International Research Conference on January 13-14, 2010 at the Rigney Hall and CAFA Theater respectively of the University of San Carlos Talamban Campus with the theme “Innovations for Sustainable Technological Development”.

Prominent foreign as well as local researchers will present their research results to update the Mechanical Engineers as well as those in the other engineering fields. The following are the technical papers to be presented during the two day conference:

1. Development of an Automated Ophthalmic Bottle Labeling Machine
by Dr. Bugtai (Assoc. Prof., De La Salle University)

2. Manipulating Tumble and Swirl Flows in Cylinder of a Motored Four-valve Engine by
Inlet Deflection Valve
by Prof. Rong F. Huang (Chair Professor, National Taiwan University of Science and
Technology)

3. Present Status of “Biomass Mark” Registration System in Japan and Novel Determination Method of the Biomass Contents in Biomass Commodities
by Prof. Dr. Toshinori Kimura (Professor, Hokkaido University, Japan)

4. Extraction of Bio-oil and Pyrolysis Gas from Marine Florae: A Potential Alternative Energy Source
by Engr. Mark Anora, M. Eng’g. (Korea Electric Power Corp, Cebu City)

5. Qualitative Performance Evaluation of a Double Sided Fume Hood
by Engr. Joey Pastoril, M. Eng’g. (Assist. Prof., University of San Carlos)

6. Lumber Optimization
by Dr. Carlito Impas (IMSS Consultancy Services)

7. Kinematic Synthesis and Aerodynamics of a 2-DoF Flapping Wings for Micro Aerial Robotic Propulsion
by Dr. Jonathan Maglasang (Assoc. Prof., Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology)

8. Air-conditioning Condensate: A Potential Water Source and A Creeping Destroyer
by Dr. Ronald Galindo (Assist. Prof., University of San Carlos)

9. The Combined Effect of Acoustic Excitation and Annular Swirl Strength on a Nonpremixed and Swirl Stabilized Flame
by Engr. Michael Loretero, M. Eng’g. (PhD candidate – National Taiwan University of
Science & Technology / University of San Carlos)

Mechanical Engineers as well as Mechanical Engineering students are invited to attend this conference. Registration fee for the 2 day affair is Php 2,500.00 (for Mechanical Engineers and other professionals) and Php 1,000.00 (for students) inclusive of 2 snacks and a lunch per day, conference kit, and certificate of attendance.

For inquiries and reservations please contact 2300-100 loc. 113