W204 Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Saving Energy Through System-Wide Optimization Track: GIS & Computer Applications, Instrumentation & Automation ; Sustainability/Energy Conservation/International Issues When: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 8:30am - 5:00pm Where: Orange County Convention Center, Room 307A, Level 3 This workshop will examine how system-wide optimization and automation can be used to cost-effectively reduce both overall human impact on the environment and energy costs at wastewater treatment plants. The program will emphasize “smart” operation and the retrofit of existing equipment. Attendees will learn: A holistic approach to process optimization and automation, with a goal of minimizing operational costs and carbon footprint at the same time Application of computer modeling, including commercially available process models, to the selection of process control and energy management strategies Case studies will demonstrate the practical details of implementing measures leading to carbon footprint reduction. Facilitated discussion sessions, reflecting attendee priorities, will explore optimization and automatic control of specific systems and unit processes such as pumping, liquid and solids treatment systems, or cogeneration. Chair Alex Ekster, Ekster and Associates Co-Chair Andrew R. Shaw, Black & Veatch Speakers John Copp, Primodal Inc. Alex Ekster, Ekster and Associates Richard Grubbs, Chevron Energy Solutions Steven McDonald, Carollo Engineers Leiv Reiger, University of Laval Patricia Scanlan, Black & Veatch Andrew R. Shaw, Black & Veatch View the full workshop description.           Back to previous screen   Add this to my personal planner   View my Personal Planner