| Co-convened by IAPMO and World Plumbing Council
May 11-12, 2010
Ontario Airport DoubleTree Hotel
222 N. Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764 Symposium Sponsors |
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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
"This symposium represented 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 fulfilled its promise to be tremendously informative, as a great many unique organizations seized the opportunity by providing their most highly-qualified experts as presenters and panelists."
This event was a follow-up to the overwhelmingly successful inaugural Emerging Technology Symposium that was held in Chicago in August 2008 and is designed to provide a portal for IAPMO’s partners to display and demonstrate their innovative solutions to water and efficiency related needs and regulatory developments.
The first International Emerging Technology Symposium, co-convened with the World Plumbing Council, August 2008 in Chicago, surpassed expectations both in attendance and response, prompting IAPMO to enthusiastically schedule this follow up.
Goals of the Emerging Technology Symposium
• Provided outstanding networking opportunities with experts in the fields of water and energy efficiency
• Exposed participants to emerging products and practices.
• Exchanged views on new trends in the industry.
• Shared ideas and approaches on bringing emerging technologies to market.
• Discussed innovative green plumbing and mechanical concepts.
• Provided a vision for a more efficient future for plumbing and mechanical systems.
Presentations and panels discussed emerging technology trends, practices and products. Go to www.youtube.com to view interviews and presentations from the 2008 panelists and attendees. The 2010 videos will be posted in the next few weeks.
Co-convened with World Plumbing Council
The mission of the World Plumbing Council is to unite the world plumbing industry to safeguard and protect the environment and the health of nations, for the benefit of all.
• 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.
ACEEE Hot Water Forum
In the interest of broadening our scope and reach, this year the Emerging Technology Symposium was held immediately before the Hot Water Forum, convened by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The Hot Water Forum is a two day conference taking place on May 12-14, 2010 at the Double Tree Hotel Ontario Airport.
The last year has seen major developments for hot water efficiency. DOE launched the ENERGY STAR water heating program, ARRA funding enhanced the reach of efficiency programs, and new federal efficiency standards are to be announced this Spring. Water use is drawing increased attention, and the President is promoting energy efficiency. At this critical time, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is pleased to announce the 2010 Forum on Water Heating, Distribution, and Use Efficiency, to be held at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport in Ontario, California, from Wednesday evening, May 12 - Friday afternoon, May 14. This event will bring together manufacturers; water, gas, and electric utilities; government and other program and policy specialists; and other industry representatives to learn from each other and explore the potential of increasing efficiency of hot water generation, distribution, and use (fixtures and appliances), with special emphasis on the ENERGY STAR program, solar water heating, multifamily and commercial applications, and water efficiency.
As in 2009, the program will feature short, results-oriented talks, supplemented by table-top displays and presentations in the principal networking area. For more information about the Hot Water Forum visit their conference website.