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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
SESSION 02 SMART WATER TECHNOLOGIES FOR EFFICIENT NETWORKS
1100 - 1130 WATER 5.1 - INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND TOOLS TO MANAGE WATER BETTER
- Brief outline of the IoT journey and roadblocks to developing an open platform
- What digital twins are, why they are important, but only part of the story!
Laurie Reynolds
Aquamatix Limited
Aquamatix Limited
1130 - 1200 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIST 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
SESSION 03 STRATEGIES FOR WATER LEAKAGE REDUCTION
1400 - 1430 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
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1530 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
1530 - 1600 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1600 - 1700 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
1010 - 1040 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
SESSION 04 REGIONAL EXPERIENCES & DEVELOPMENTS IN WATER NETWORKS
1100 - 1130 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
1130 - 1200 DEVELOPING AN OPTIMAL NETWORK OF SMART WATER METERING AT THE TIRANA WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
- High Non-Revenue Water of 62 % of which Commercial Losses stand at 50%. Tirana water utility has no smart metering system yet in place
- Factors driving to the high level of non-revenue water include customer meter inaccuracies, data transfer and data analysis errors
- Developing an optimal network through qualitative cost benefit analysis of the different alternatives, logical framework and technical criteria for smart metering and customizing criteria for Tirana Water Utility
Evis Gjebrea
Water Supply and Sewerage in Tirana
Water Supply and Sewerage in Tirana
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION
1330 - 1400 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
1400 - 1430 GEOSTATISTICAL METHODS FOR GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS
- Determining formation communication
- Assessing origin and fate of water in large aquifers, formation pressure management and degradation of formation water by injection
- Tools used like Statistics, Mass Balance, Pressure Monitoring, 3-d Structure Assessment and 4-d Modeling
Jesse Frederick
WZI Inc.
WZI Inc.
1430 - 1500 CLOSING REMARKS & RAFFLE DRAW
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.