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Tribology in Motorsport

Introduction

Tribology is the science of friction and wear and a key factor in the operation of any piece of mechanical equipment designed to meet stringent standards of performance and efficiency. Modern motorsport offers a range of opportunities to match tribological solutions to demanding applications. New engineering alloys and materials, surface treatments and coatings as well as modelling techniques are bringing about dramatic extensions of the performance envelopes of both individual components and complete engineering systems. This seminar will be an opportunity to hear some of the latest developments from those working at the cutting edge of both research and application engineering in this field. Please note places on this event are limited. 

Venue
Castrol Technology Centre
Whitchurch Hill
Pangbourne
Reading
RG8 7QR

Programme

Travel
Participants are advised to travel to the meeting by train as parking on site is limited. A coach will be provided to transport participants from Reading Station to Castrol and will depart from outside the station at 10:30. Coaches will also be provided at the end of the meeting to transport participants back to the Station. Please reserve your place when registering for the conference.

For those intending to make their own way to the meeting, the closest station is Pangbourne and is accessed via Reading Station. Taxi's from Pangbourne station to Castrol will cost approximately £6 - £8. Please note that if using taxis from Pangbourne we advise to either book in advance or call ahead from the train, as the ability to get one immediately upon arrival proves difficult. Local taxi numbers:

• 01189 845 051
• 07831 401 347
• 01189 841 000
• 01189 845 335
  
  

Key Dates

Registration Fees
The registration fee includes attendance at all lectures, refreshments and lunch.

On-line Registration Fees

Hard Copy Registration Fees

See below for online and hardcopy registration

Membership Information
Members of the Institute of Physics

• All members of the Institute of Physics including those with an application pending
• Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
• Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
• Members of other Societies which have a Companion Society or collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics

Concessionary
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members of the Institute of Physics and those on a career break or a low income.

Non Members
Non members can now join the Institute of Physics for a 3 month period and during this time take advantage of membership benefits including attending conferences at the reduced members rate. For further information and to join, please see http://www.iop.org or contact membership@iop.org.

Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://members.iop.org  or e-mail membership@iop.org

Registration
Register On-line and receive a £10 discount off your registration fee. On-line registrations is available only to those paying by debit or credit card. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete.

For those unable to register on-line, you can download the PDF registration form and return together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods.

Confirmation of Booking
On-line - Confirmation of your booking will appear on the screen prior to entering payment details. Please print this page for your records. Confirmation will follow via mail within five days of registering.
Registration via hard copy - Confirmation of your booking will be sent within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.

If you do not receive written confirmation within the dates specified above, please e-mail registrations@iop.org

Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 17.5%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.

Cancellations
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 22 February 2008 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept any cancellation made over the telephone, unless it is accompanied by a cancellation of the booking in writing). No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation from 23 February 2008.

Co-sponsors

Enquiries
Lisa Cornwell
The Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London
W1B 1NT

Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4800
Fax: +44 (0)20 7470 4900
E-mail: lisa.cornwell@iop.org

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