ICCP Course in Organic Petrology
June 14 – 18, 2010
The International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology (ICCP), in conjunction with Geolab, DGG (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften), the Teichmüller Foundation and GFZ (the German Research Centre for Geosciences), is pleased to announce the 2nd training course in organic petrology to be held in Potsdam in June 2010.
The course is centred on the petrology of coals with a particular emphasis on extending familiarity with a wider range of coals and dispersed organic matter. Practical applications and technological importance will be stressed.
While a basic geological understanding is seen as a precondition, the course is designed for those with little or no particular knowledge of coal, its evolution and optical features. It is therefore suitable for established professionals, active scientists trying to enhance their spectrum of scientific methods, post-doctorates, post-graduate as well as undergraduate students who require a more thorough theoretical and practical understanding of coal and its petrography. The course is centred on the petrology of coals with a particular emphasis on their petrography. Practical applications and technological importance will be stressed. The first course was a successful experience and a report based on the responses to a questionnaire circulated among the attendants is available to download.
Topics to be covered
• Macerals, microlithotypes, lithotypes, minerals, rank
• The petrographic microscope
• History of organic petrology
• Petrographic techniques: sample preparation, point counting, reflectance, fluorescence
• Coal origin and formation including peat-forming environments, sedimentary environments, coalification and tectonic setting
• Coal classification & standards
• Interpretation of petrographic results and their applications
• Exploration, beneficiation
• Coke
• Chars - combustion, gasification, hydrogenation
• Practical sessions
• Field trip to lignite mine
A detailed course outline is available to download or to be seen in this link.
Field Trip
A one day field trip to a brown coal deposit is planned. Further information will be made available in the second announcement.
About the Instructors
- Dr. Alan C. Cook
Alan Cook comes from Newcastle upon Tyne in Northern England and has live in Australia since 1959. He has worked for the National Coal Board (UK), CSIRO and the Joint Coal Board in N.S.W. before becoming Foundation Professor of Geology at the University of Wollongong. He is now Director of Keiraville Konsultants.
He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science by the University of Cambridge.
Awards: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and Doctor of Science from the University of Cambridge. Reinhardt Thiessen Medallist, 1996. President of International Committee for Coal Petrology 1999-2007.
Most major coal and oil companies have used his services as a consultant, in Australia and he has experience of working in many countries. He has published over 100 journal articles, was editor, compiler: Australian Black Coal. Has served on Editorial Boards for International Journal of Coal Geology, Int I Math Geol, Bull AAPG. Guest lecturer/short courses at Universities, companies and government organisations in Indonesia, USA, Canada, UK, USA, Thailand, PR China, Korea, India and Australia.
- Dr. Claus Diessel
Claus Diessel was born in Stendal, Germany, and obtained his PhD from the Freie Universität Berlin in 1961. After a brief period of employment as coal petrologist at the Bergbau-Forschung in Essen-Kray, he joined the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia, from which he retired as Emeritus Professor in 1992. Since then, he has worked as a private consultant.
Claus is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (elected 1996) and Honorary Life Member of the Society of Organic Petrology (TSOP) since 1998. He received the ICCP Reinhard Thiessen Medal in 1992 and the Baragwanath Plaque in 1990.
His research interests are centered on theoretical and applied aspects of coal geology, including the sedimentology of coal deposits, as well as the microscopy of coal and coke. In these fields, he has authored one monograph and contributed chapters to four other books. In addition, he has authored and co-authored some 150 research papers and review articles in both refereed and non-refereed journals and conference proceedings.
In addition to his lecturing commitments at the University of Newcastle, Claus has conducted workshops and provided in-service courses in Australia and abroad for various organisations, including the Australian Mineral Foundation, NSW Department of Mineral Resources, CRA Limited, Anaconda Australia Inc., AGIP Petroleum, Kalgoorlie School of Mines, Kembla Coal & Coke Co. Ltd., EXXON Production Research, and others.
Presentation of the course
Printed notes will be available for the courses. Powerpoint presentations will be used for the lectures. Course notes will be distributed to each participant and a CD of the notes and Powerpoint presentations will be available.
The microscopic-technical assistance is implemented by Hilgers Technisches Buero, Koenigswinter
Those who should attend
While a basic geological understanding will be assumed, the course is designed for those with little or no particular knowledge of coal. It is therefore suitable for undergraduate or post graduate students as well as established professionals who require a more thorough understanding of coal.
Certificates
A Certificate of participation will be awarded to each person completing this course.
Enrolment
Tuition fees are due and payable upon confirmed enrolment. The price for the courses is as follows:
Company / Professional 1500 €
Government / non-profit 750 €
Student 300 €
Registration includes tuition. Costs include field trip, course notes, lunches and coffee, ice breaker and farewell function. Cost for the course excludes travel, accommodation and meals except where stated.
To register please use this word document or the pdf document.
Cancellations / Refunds
The tuition fee will be refunded (less 10% registration fee) only if notification of cancellation is received at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course. Non-payment of tuition fees does not constitute automatic cancellation of participation. Substitutions may be made at any time for those enrolled.
Payments
Payment should be settled at the latest on 25 May 2010. Payments can be made by credit card or money order. After registration, participants will receive an invoice with further details.
Location
Helmholtz Centre Potsdam
GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam, Germany
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences has a good connection to the railway service and to the international airports of Berlin. From Berlin there is an easy access by public transport. From the Potsdam-Hauptbahnhof you can walk in 15 Minutes to the Campus „Albert Einstein“.
A detailed location plan is available from the GFZ-website:
http://www.gfz-potsdam.de (or follow >Home >Portrait >Maps)
The GeoLab is situated in Building A27, Big Refractor (Großer Refraktor),
a campus plan is also available from the GFZ-website:
http://www.gfz-potsdam.de ( or follow >Home >Portrait >Campusplan)
Accomodation
Participants should book their own accommodation. Special arrangements were made with the following hotels:
Pension „Mark Brandenburg“
Heinrich-Mann-Allee 71
14478 Potsdam
Tel: + 49 331 - 88 82 30
Fax: + 49 331 - 88 82 344
E-mail: info_(at)_hotel-pension-potsdam.de
http://www.hotel-pension-potsdam.de/index.html
Costs: 60 EUR incl. breakfast – please refer to special rate ‘ICCPtraining’
art’otel potsdam
Zeppelinstraße 136
D-14471 Potsdam
Tel.: +49 331 - 9815 - 0
Fax +49 331 - 9815 - 555
E-mail: info_(at)_artotel-potsdam.com
http://www.artotel-potsdam.com/index.php
Costs: 75 EUR incl. breakfast please refer to special rate ‘ICCP Training’
Further hotels in Potsdam
Visa
Please consult your Embassy for more information. If you require a VISA letter, please contact Antje Treutler at treutler_(at)_gfz-potsdam.de.
Contact
If you need further information please contact
for technical issues
Lopo Vasconcelos at lopovasconcelos_(at)_gmail.com or
Nikki Wagner at Nicola.Wagner_(at)_wits.ac.za
for logistical issues
Antje Treutler at treutler_(at)_gfz-potsdam.de
