What was it?
This two-day event provided participants with an opportunity to view presentations and engage in timely discussions on how the water utility, manufacturing, engineering, and trade industries have found solutions through emerging technologies in the water efficiency, plumbing and mechanical industries.
The following Emerging Technology Symposium Presentations discussed emerging trends, practices and products:
An Update on WPC Activities - Goals and Challenges - Russ Chaney, IAPMO
Water and Energy Conservation Initiatives - Jim Stack, PHCC – National Association
Impact of Conservation on Design - Gray Uhl, American Standard Brands
Insitu Bioremediation for Grease Interceptors - Dr. Marcus Lenger, Hydrologix® Systems, LLC
FOG as a Resource - Max Weiss, Weiss Research
The Future of Space Heating is a Very Efficient Water Heater - Gary Klein, Affiliated International Management
Water Meets Energy - Synergies and Conflict - Bill Hoffman, H.W. (Bill) Hoffman & Associates, LLC
Water Reuse Technologies - Peter Cartwright, Cartwright Consulting Co.
Green Movement Opportunities and Challenges for Manufacturers - David Hagopian, PMI
Standards - Enabling the Way to a Sustainable Future - Christine DeJong, ASTM
Non-invasive, Non-destructive and Remote Identification Depleted Trap Seals - Professor John Swaffield, Heriot Watt University
Water Conservation - Impact of Residential Plumbing System Design - Craig Selover, Masco Corporation
The Language of Commissioning - Tom Meyer, Praxis Green Incorporated
Benefits of Removal of Water Hardness from Water Supply - Joseph Harrison, Water Quality Association
2010's Top New and Innovative Water-Efficient Products - John Koeller, Koeller and Co. and Bill Gauley, Veritec Consulting
The Clipboard Round Table discussions also had a number of extremely interesting topics:
Demand Controlled Pumping Systems for Existing Homes - Larry Acker, ACT Incorporated Demand Systems
Graywater and Gold-Water - Utilizing Two Critical Resources - Christina Bertea, Greywater Action
How to Calculate ROI's for Water Conservation Fixtures Equipment and Systems - Troy Aichele, Aichele and Associates, LLC
MaP Testing - Are 1000g Toilets Counter-Productive - John Koeller, Koeller and Co.
WaterSense Specification Development - Research Driving Innovation - Kimberly Wagoner, Eastern Research Group
Cost of Capacity - Troy Aichele, Aichele and Associates, LLC
Disposable Grease Removal Devise for Commercial Kitchen Exhaust - Jay Parikh and Joe Salpietra, Compliance Solutions International, Inc.
Shower Heat Exchanger - David Velan, EcoDrain
Advancement in Plastic Pipe System Technology - Drew LaMarca, Emabond Solutions, LLC
Expansion Tanks and the Relation to Water Heaters and Safe Potable Water - Larry Acker, ACT Incorporated Demand Systems
Food Waste Disposers - Overlooked and Misunderstood - Michael Keleman, InSinkErator
Graywater Re-use - A Residential Perspective - Paul James, Just Water Savers USA, Inc.
Recycling Water in Buildings - Making It Safe and Affordable - Colin Fisher, Aquacell–Australia
The Other 50 Percent of Household Water - Greg Chick, Contractor
Understanding Commercial On-site Treated Water Systems - John Bauer, Water Harvesting Solutions
What is it?
There is no other occasion where you will be able to meet – all at once and in one place – so many well-known experts in the fields of water and energy efficiency.
These experts will expose you to emerging products and practices and you will witness them exchange views on new trends in the industry. You will be able to hear ideas and approaches about emerging technologies coming to market; learn about innovative green plumbing and mechanical concepts; view presentations; and engage in timely discussions on how the water utility, manufacturing, engineering and trade industries have found solutions through emerging technologies in the water efficiency, plumbing and mechanical industries.
Sponsors, presenters, and panelists participating in this symposium represent a diverse body of knowledge in the fields of:
• water quality,
• sanitation and health,
• water reuse,
• water and embedded energy,
• solar,
• geothermal and other renewable technologies,
• fat, oil and grease (FOG) discharge mitigation,
• topics raised by audience participants during the symposium
This 2012 symposium is a highly anticipated reprise of the 2008 and 2010 symposiums. To view video excerpts from these symposiums, click here to search YouTube.
"This symposium represents an exciting opportunity to highlight how our industry creates and adapts to emerging technologies through the use of a vital emerging technology," said IAPMO Executive Director GP Russ Chaney. "The event promises to be tremendously informative, as we trust a great many unique organizations will seize the opportunity by providing their most highly-qualified experts as presenters and panelists."
Goals of the Emerging Technology Symposium
• Provide outstanding networking opportunities with experts in the fields of water and energy efficiency
• Expose participants to emerging products and practices.
• Exchange views on new trends in the industry.
• Share ideas and approaches on bringing emerging technologies to market.
• Discuss innovative green plumbing and mechanical concepts.
• Provide a vision for a more efficient future for plumbing and mechanical systems.
Interpretation services will Not be provided
If you would like to join us at this revolutionary symposium or if you have any questions, please contact:
Sol Alba
Toll Free: 1-877-427-6601 (Domestic)
+1-708-995-3005 (International)
E-mail: career.services@iapmo.org
Co-convened with World Plumbing Council
The mission of the World Plumbing Council is to unite the world plumbing industry and promote the role of plumbing in improving public health and safeguarding the environment.
• To develop and promote the image and standards of the Plumbing Industry worldwide.
• To encourage and facilitate the exchange of information, ideas and technology between Plumbing Industry Organizations and individuals worldwide.
• To promote and assist in Plumbing Industry Education and Training, recognizing the need for appropriate standards and their international recognition.
• To create an awareness of the Plumbing Industry's role in protecting the environment by providing safe fresh water and sanitation through proper management, care, reuse, and conservation of natural resources.
• To provide and share information regarding research projects and technology that may be applicable to the Plumbing Industry and the people they serve.
Registration:
IAPMO Members - $395, Non-members - $495
Early Bird Registration, available until February 15, 2012
IAPMO Members - $345, Non-members - $445
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