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The 15th International conference on Pressure Surges
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Deltares is pleased to announce that the 15th International Conference on Pressure Surges will be held in Delft on April 15 - 17 2026 on the Deltares campus in Delft. This long running conference series will be continued to bring together experts from the field of pressure surges. We are inviting experts from the field to submit their abstracts.
Key dates abstracts and papers
- 15 January 2025: deadline for abstracts
- 15 September 2025: deadline for submission of papers of accepted abstracts
- 15 January 2026: deadline for final papers
Pressure Surges
Pressure Surges, Fluid Transients and Water Hammer all refer to potentially dangerous pressure fluctuations in pipes containing fluids. Developments in this field are driven by incidents and accidents such as those reported in a wide range of industrial systems: from 6 mm titanium tubes carrying hydrazine in satellites to 13 m concrete pipes conveying water in manmade rivers. Application areas range from mining to aerospace and from physiology to nuclear power. Positive use of the phenomenon is also possible: in hydraulic ram pumps, in industrial cleaning processes, in non-intrusive blockage and leakage detection, and in everybody’s circulation of blood.
The Pressure Surges conference series has been running since 1972. This conference benefits from that 50 year plus pedigree and continues to bring together practical engineers and theoretical academics, young and old, inexperienced and specialist, from all over the world. It is the leading conference in the area and the proceedings are proven books of reference for anyone interested in the subject.
The 15th conference will embrace both traditional and novel subjects, as listed below. Industrial papers will present case studies, each telling its own story. Research papers will give updates on the latest developments in modelling, simulating and validating pressure surges. Dedicated Forum papers will stimulate audience interaction with presenters and will complement other discussion and debate sessions dedicated to interactive participation.
One focus of this 15th conference is on adapting pressure surge design to a changing world, taking into account climate awareness and new energy provision in topics such as carbon capture and storage, district heating, water power, etc.
Renowned specialists will be invited to lead distinct sessions dedicated to these contemporary themes.
Invited Keynote Speakers
- Ruud Henkes, TU Delft - CO2 injection in depleted gas fields (confirmed)
- Ben Wylie – TBC
(List to be extended)
More information
Call for Papers
The usefulness of any conference to delegates is directly related to the quality of the papers presented. Papers that bring together co-authors from different industries or from different sectors of an industry, or from joint academic/industrial teams, will be especially welcome. When choosing papers from the abstracts offered, the Technical Committee will consider technical quality, originality, relevance and likely interest to delegates. With this background, papers are invited in three categories:
- practical experiences ("industrial papers")
- research advances ("research papers")
- thought-provoking ("forum papers")
Important – Authors Please Note
- Papers must be original, unpublished, and not pending publication elsewhere.
- The author submits each paper on the understanding that it will be independently reviewed. If the paper is accepted, the author must attend the whole conference to present the paper and discuss with delegates. The presenting author is entitled to a 25% discount on the full conference fee.
- Papers, and presentation at the conference, must be in English.
- Papers should be no longer than 15 printed A4 pages. There is no minimum length.
- The title should be appropriate to the scope of the Conference and should accurately reflect the content of the paper.
- Deltares will supply guidelines for the preparation of manuscripts. To be included in the proceedings, papers must conform to these guidelines.
- The copyright of accepted papers must be transferred to the publisher. Authors who wish to retain copyright must notify the organisers when submitting their abstracts. The transfer agreement includes provision for Open Access.
Conference Proceedings
The conference papers will be professionally published as a soft bound volume, a copy of which will be included in the registration fee together with a memory stick containing the papers in digital form. Additional copies of the proceedings will be available for sale after the conference.
Who should attend?
Everyone who owns, constructs, designs, analyses, researches into or manufactures equipment for pipe systems needs to appreciate the possible consequences of pressure surges for them and would therefore benefit from participation in the conference.
Sponsorship and Exhibition
Will follow soon.
Venue
The conference will be held in the city of Delft, a city where history and innovation blend seamlessly. As you attend the conference, we invite you and your spouse to explore the many delights this picturesque city has to offer. Wander through the charming streets lined with historic buildings, visit the iconic Nieuwe Kerk and Oude Kerk, and immerse yourself in the world of Dutch art at the Vermeer Centrum.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the cutting-edge research and technology at Delft University of Technology, with its imposing and inviting library. Art enthusiasts will love the Royal Delft pottery factory, where you can witness the creation of the famous blue and white ceramics. For a touch of nature, the beautiful Delftse Hout park provides a serene escape. And, of course, the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are nearby, as well as the North Sea sandy beaches.
Rising Stars
Deltares wishes to foster recent graduates (within the last 5 years) to encourage their development and interaction with experienced technical managers, engineers and researchers. For each full paying delegate, the organisers offer the option of a second place at a discounted rate for a colleague who meets the above criterion.
Students
A limited number of places will be available for bona fide students at a discounted rate of 50%
About Deltares
Deltares is an independent Research and Technology organisation. Its services to industry are based around its core skills in Fluid Engineering and include consultancy, research and development, conferences, seminars and specialist training.
