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Agenda 2019
Key: What will be covered?
Economic Fundamentals
Smart Water Technologies
Cost Reduction Strategies
Reducing Water Leakage
IoT & Network Automation
Regional Case Studies
DAY 1: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019
0900 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0935 OPENING ADDRESS
SESSION 01 THE ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS FOR DEVELOPING WATER NETWORKS
0935 - 1005 WATER LEAKAGE ON A WORLD RECORD-LOW IN DENMARK AND THE NETHERLANDS
- State-of-the-art water loss control strategies haven been implemented over the last decades
- Pressure management and targeted infrastructure renewal integrated in asset management - For finding, repairing and preventing leaks and bursts
- Quality focus in every stage of the urban water cycle and water distribution system
Cor Merks
Ramboll Group A/S
Ramboll Group A/S
1005 - 1035 UK WATER INDUSTRY RESEARCH - THE BIG QUESTIONS FOR STRATEGY
- Demonstration of how we create a platform for research and innovation in the UK
- Zero Leakage by 2050 - New ideas and water network projects for achieving an aspirational goal
Steve Kaye
UK Water Industry Research
UK Water Industry Research
1035 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 BEST VALUE FOR MONEY THROUGH NUMERICAL OPTIMIZATION OF WATER AND SENSOR NETWORKS
- Intelligent water networks have become too complex in design, layout, functional subdivision and sensoring even for experienced experts to be able to realize the best value for money
- Numerical optimization techniques may help network engineers to create optimal designs and operations of water and sensor networks
- Presenting a number of applications with Dutch water utilities, touching upon technical aspects, stakeholder interaction and implementation of results
Peter Van Thienen
KWR Water Research Institute
KWR Water Research Institute
SESSION 02 SMART WATER TECHNOLOGIES FOR EFFICIENT NETWORKS
1130 - 1200 INTEGRATING SMART WATER TECHNOLOGIES INTO EXISTING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
- Data as the foundation for a digital transformation
- Where to start a digital transformation from an asset management and operations and maintenance perspective
- Lessons learned (practical examples, videos) and cost benefits considerations
Wayne Gerard
RedEye
RedEye
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION
1330 - 1400 SMART AND HEALTHY WATER, USING AI FOR WATER QUALITY SENSING
- Demonstrate new class of AI backed water quality sensors to understand 36+ parameters for real-time and predictive water quality monitoring
- Fully integrated with scalable IoT data and control 'SCADA' platform for monitoring and managing end to end water infrastructure systems
- Predicting biofilm build up and real-time detection of harmful microbes such as E.coli
Dan Byles
Living PlanIT
Living PlanIT
1400 - 1430 USING TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS TO UNDERSTAND CONSUMPTION AND FLOW PATTERNS IN WATER DISTRIBUTION SY
- Timeline of Invenio Systems Limited since formation in 2014
- Development of the innovative Stop Watch system for consumption assessment and leak detection at individual properties
- Development of thermal network models in a digital twin system
- Communicating sensors to allow real data to be compared to modelled data in order to highlight anomalies and detect events including detection of new leaks
Stuart Trow
Invenio Systems
Invenio Systems
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1530 IOT NETWORK FOR SMART WATER METERING AND IT'S BENEFITS
- LoRaWAN network features
- Water leaks monitoring, Network pressure regulation and water quality monitoring
- Management of the contractual relationship
- Smart water management in Municipality, Industry, Agriculture
Alberto Ventura
A2A Smart City
A2A Smart City
SESSION 03 STRATEGIES FOR WATER LEAKAGE REDUCTION
1530 - 1600 REMOTE LEAK LOCATION – FIXED CORRELATING NETWORKS
- The Technology, Economics and case studies of results achieved
- Data analytics for large volumes of leak location data
- Operational distribution network benefits
Roger Ironmonger
Primayer Limited
Primayer Limited
1600 - 1630 HOW WATER QUALITY SENSOR DATA CAN HELP REDUCE LEAKAGE
- Exploring water quality monitoring in water supply networks for better understanding of the root cause of discoloration
- Examining root cause of discoloration events and investigating the effects of remedial actions taken in the network
- How water quality monitors can give information about pipe wall condition, water age and water flow rates
- How water quality and pressure data together can identify leaks and early case studies of use of water quality as a predictive and calibration tool
Mike Strahand
ATi UK
ATi UK
1630 - 1730 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 SMART SENSOR BUOYS FOR NEXT LEVEL WATER POLLUTION TRACKING
- Innovative way for comprehensive pollution tracking in waterbodies
- Compact design, ultra-low power operation, easy-to-use, made in Germany
- Multi-parameter monitoring and Scalable mesh network for close to real time communication in unique frequencies
- Buoy can be deployed in most stretches of water across Europe, North America, Asia and even Russia - enabled by an intelligent IoT-Network
Dennis Bakir
Innovator_Institut
Innovator_Institut
SESSION 04 REGIONAL EXPERIENCES & DEVELOPMENTS IN WATER NETWORKS
1010 - 1040 IOT & AI WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO AUTOMATE AND OPTIMIZE DEWATERING OPERATIONS IN DENMARK
- Many new instrumentation technologies offered today that target a reduction in chemical usage
- BIOFOS utilizes the sludge generated from wastewater treatment for climate-friendly electricity, biogas, and district heating for the grid
- Cutting the costs of sludge management in terms of energy reduction is a key performance indicator
Roderick Abinet
Kemira Germany GmbH
Kemira Germany GmbH
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL OUTSOURCING OF A UTILITY
- Explain the business model of a utility. A new utility awarded in USA.
- Metering System and Customer Experience
- Financial Model. Performance Based Contracts
Noam Komy
Miya Water
Miya Water
1130 - 1200 AADC’S SMART WATER NETWORK MANAGEMENT APPROACH - REDUCING NRW IN AL AIN, U.A.E
- Eliminating waste and the reduction of waste is almost as important as securing the initial supply
- The city of Al Ain, Abu Dhabi succeeded to reduce its NRW levels from 45% to just below 10% during the past 8 years
- Achieved through the integration of innovative solutions including real-time hydraulic modelling, automated water balance calculations system and automated leakage detection equipment together with a SCADA system
Mohammed Eid Ibrahim
Al Ain Distribution Company
Al Ain Distribution Company
1200 - 1230 LINKING SAFETY AND WELLBEING WITH BUSINESS OUTCOMES
- Safety Culture and Wellbeing innovation
- Simplification of management systems and technology to improve engagement (and usage of the SMS)
- Innovations in virtual reality including our Confined Space Simulator
Michelle Riley
Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water
1230 - 1400 CLOSING REMARKS & NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2019:
- Making an economic assessment for shale water management strategies
Understand the economic fundamentals and make the business case for shale water management strategies. - Looking for low-cost and low-risk solutions in water treatment, recycling and reuse
Ensure a low-cost project is maintained throughout the water management process in light of the current oil price market. - Evaluating the options and making choices in treatment for reuse and water disposal
Avoid the pitfalls and learn from recent results from shale water management experts to build the right water management plan. - New technologies and technical know-how in shale water management operations
Explore the latest advances in water treatment, recycling and reuse and the tools available to improve on efficiencies and shale operations. - Upcoming regulations and industry standards for produced water management
Hear from key regulators and environmental bodies to ensure your water management program meets with new regulations and industry standards. - Operational case studies and developing a successful water management program
Gain insight from shale plays across North America and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to ensure successful operation.