WESC 2012

9th World Energy System Conference

„STEFAN CEL MARE” UNIVERSITY of SUCEAVA
FACULTY of ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
JUNE 28-30 2012
SUCEAVA, ROMANIA
TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE and INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEM

This is the First Call for Papers for the 2012 International Word Energy System Conference (WESC), to
be held on June 28-30, 2012 in Romania, hosted by the University “Stefan cel Mare” of Suceava.
“Stefan cel Mare” University is a reputable institution situated in a beautiful region rich in unique
historical landmarks. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the “Stefan cel
Mare” University is well known for its excellence and collaboration with other international institutions.

Previous WES conferences were held in Targoviste, Romania (2010), Iasi Romania (2008), Torino, Italy
(2006), Oradea, Romania (2004), Tokyo, Japan (2002), Irkusk, Russia (2000), and Toronto, Canada (1996
and 1998). Past conferences attracted practitioners in the power industry and members from the academia
from many countries and continents.

The aim of the 2012 International World Energy System Conference is to support an integrated energy
system through competitive, reliable, sustainable and secure energy solutions.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
AGIR Bulletin ISSN 1224-7928 and in the CNCSIS with B+ classification, 415 code

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS – SPECIAL ISSUES

Selected articles will be published in Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ISI impact
factor: 0,700)

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS – SPECIAL ISSUES (Elsevier)

The best papers will be selected for publication in the Electric Power System Research journal (Elsevier)
or in the Energy journal (Elsevier). The authors of selected papers will be invited to send an enhanced
version subject to a review process. The Guest Editors managing the journal’s publications are
Gianfranco Chicco, Radu Pentiuc and Puica Nitu.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission-Extended: February 25, 2012 Submit Papers: March 31, 2012
Notification of acceptance: April 15, 2012 Submit Final Papers: May 15, 2012
Early Registration: June 1, 2012 Conference dates: June 28-30, 2012

MAIN THEMES

 Power Systems Instrumentation

 Energy Security
and Control
 Evolution of Energy Markets  Reliability, Risk and Security 
 Emergence of Smart grids and Smart
 Renewable Generation
metering
 Capital Investment in Energy
 Sustainability of Energy Supply
Infrastructures
 Environmental, Social Issues and
 European Carbon Markets
International Treaties
 Transmission and Distribution System
 Education in Power Systems
Studies Planning and Operation
 Telecommunications in Power
 Distributed Generation
Systems
 INITIAL SPONSORS

„Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
E-ON Romania
Canadian Institute World Energy System CIWES, Canada

HONORARY CHAIR
Prof. Adrian Graur, Rector, “Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava

CONFERENCE Co-CHAIRs

Prof. Radu Pentiuc

“Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Prof. Gianfranco Chicco,
Romania Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Eng. Puica Nitu, Canada Acad. Nikolai Voropai, ESI, Irkutsk, Russia
Prof. Petru Andea Polytechnic University of Timişoara,
Prof. Vladimiro Miranda, Portugal Romania
Prof. Sorin Pavel, Technical University of Cluj, Prof. Petru Postolache, Polytechnic University of
Romania Bucharest, Romania
Prof. Florin Tanasescu, The Academy of Technical
Eng. Şujdea Livioara Director E-ON Romania Sciences of Romanian

AWARDS for EXCELLENCE Doctor Habilis Vasile Nitu

Recognition Awards for Young Researchers and Ph. D Students
1st Prize – 100 USD; 2nd Prize- 75 USD; Two 3rd Prizes – 50 USD each
The selection of the award winners will be decided by the Conf Co-chairs together with the Advisory Committee

CONFERENCE WEB SITE

The Conference web site is: www.wesc.usv.ro
Email: wesc2012@eed.usv.ro

PAPERS

The abstract is up to one page in free format. The full paper has a maximum of 8 pages. A template for the paper
will be posted on the Conference site. The official language of the conference is English.

CONFERENCE FEES and REGISTRATION

The registration fees for participants includes: Workshop Attendance, Conference Proceedings, Coffee breaks,
Welcome Reception, a Traditional Conference Dinner. The registration fees are 100 € for participants registered
before May 1, 2012, 150 € after May 1, 2012 and 25 € for students. For Suceava county tour extra fee 100 €. For
inclusion of an accepted paper in the Conference Proceedings, at least one author of the paper must register at the
Conference.

CONFERENCE LOCATION and HOTELS

The conference will be held at the University “Stefan cel Mare” of Suceava.
FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
9, Universitatii Street, Suceava-720229, ROMANIA
Phone: +40-230-216147*, 520378; Fax: +40-230-524801; Email: wesc2012@eed.usv.ro
Accommodation information will be available on the Conference site.

ACTIVITIES FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS

A wide variety of exciting activities will be organized for attendants.

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The average daytime temperature in Suceava for late June is in the low 20 C.
 CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
„Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
9 Universitatii Street 720229 Suceava, ROMANIA
Tel/Fax: (+40)-230-524801
Web site: www.wesc.usv.ro
E-mail: wesc2012@eed.usv.ro
For Additional Information Please Contact
Puica Nitu, Canada, puica.nitu@rogers.com Prof. Gianfranco Chicco, Italy, gianfranco.chicco@polito.it

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Prof. Tudor Ambros Technical University of Moldavia Moldavia

Prof. Petru Andea Politechnic University of Timişoara Romania
Prof. Horia Andrei Valahia University of Targoviste Romania
Prof. Rachid Bachtri University of Fes Maroc
Dr. Mohammad Barakat Al Balka University Amman Jordan
Prof. Gheorghe Băluţă Technical University of Iasi Romania
Prof. Mircea Bejan Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania
Acad. Ion Bostan Moldavian Academy Moldavia
Eng. Stelian Buliga Head of Network Management E-ON Moldova Romania
Prof. Helmut Burkhardt CIWES Canada
Eng. Mihaela Cazacu Head of Energy Management Department E-ON Moldova Romania
Prof. Gheorghe Cârtină Technical University of Iasi Romania
Prof. Costin Cepisca University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Dorel Cernomazu University of Suceava Romania
Prof. Gianfranco Chicco Politecnico di Torino Italy
Prof. Mircea Chindris Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania
Acad. Paul Cristea Romanian Academy Romania
Prof. Lucien Dascalescu University of Poitiers France
Acad. Gleb Drăgan Romanian Academy Romania
Prof. Cătălin Dumitriu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Lucia Dumitriu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Mircea Eremia University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Ioan Felea University of Oradea Romania
Dr. Daniel Fischer PEO Canada
Prof. Jean Paul Gaubert University of Poitiers France
Prof. Mihai Gavrilaş Technical University of Iasi Romania
Prof. Gheorghe Gavrilă Military Technical Academy Romania
Prof. Nicolae Golovanov University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Adrian Graur University of Suceava Romania
Prof. Aneta Hazi Universitatea “Vasile Alecsandri” Bacau Romania
Eng. Sorin Iacob President. Deputy General Director ”Loial” Romania
Eng. Iulian Iancu President CNR-CME Romania
Dr. Costin Ifrim ECOAIR, USA SUA
Prof. Mihai Iordache University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Teodor Leuca University of Oradea Romania
Prof. Dorin Lucache Technical University of Iasi Romania
Prof. Ion Lungu CEZ Romania
Assoc. Prof. George Mahalu University of Suceava Romania
Prof. Virgil Maier Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania
Assoc. Prof. Leon Mandici University of Suceava Romania
Prof. Gheorghe Manolea University of Craiova Romania
Acad. Stepan Melnychuk University "Yurii Fedkovici" of Cernauti Ukraine
Prof. Mihai Mihaita AGIR Romania
Prof. Călin Muntean Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania
Prof. Nicolae Muntean Politehnica University of Timisoara Romania
Prof. Toader Munteanu University Galati Romania
Prof. Costica Nitu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Eng. Puica Nitu PEO Canada
Prof. Sorin Pavel Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania
Dr. Paul Pencioiu ICPE SA Bucharest Romania
Prof. Ştefan Gheorghe Pentiuc University of Suceava Romania
Prof. Radu Pentiuc University of Suceava Romania
Prof. Alex Petroianu University of Cape Town South Africa
Assoc. Prof. Cezar Popa University of Suceava Romania
Prof. Mihaela Popescu University of Craiova Romania
Prof. Mihai Popescu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Petru Postolache University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Dr. Ion Potârniche ICPE ACTEL SA Bucharest Romania
Prof. Alexandru Sălceanu Technical University of Iasi Romania
Eng. Michael Sipos International Energy Security Network SUA
Eng. Livioara Şujdea Deputy General Director E-ON Moldova Romania
Prof. Gheorghe Ştefan CEZ Romania
Prof. Şerban Raicu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Florin Tănăsescu Academia de Ştiinţe Tehnice din Romania Romania
Prof. Slim Tnani University of Poitiers France
Prof. Cornel Toader University Politehnica Bucharest Romania
Prof. Dumitru Toader Politehnica University of Timisoara Romania
Prof. Petru Todos Technical University of Moldavia Moldavia
Prof. Nicolae Vasile ICPE Bucureşti Romania
Dr. Mihai Voronca FREE, Bucharest Romania
Acad. Nikolai Voropai Energy System Institute Russia
Prof. Kunio Yoshikawa Tokyo University Japan
Prof. Dan Zlatanovici ICEMENERG SA, Bucharest Romania
 LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Associate Prof. Daniela Irimia Lecturer Neculai Barbă

Associate Prof. Mariana Rodica Milici
Associate Prof. Dan Laurenţiu Milici
Associate Prof. Gabriela Raţă
Associate Prof. Mihai Raţă
Associate Prof. Elena Crenguţa Bobric
Lecturer Marinică Bosânceanu
Lecturer Narcisa Airoae
Lecturer.Constantin Ungureanu
Lecturer Elena Olariu
Assistant. Eugen Hopulele
Assistant Ciprian Afanasov
with the University of Suceava, Romania