BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ontario Water Consortium - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ontario Water Consortium X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ontariowater.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ontario Water Consortium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210929T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210617T154726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T190603Z UID:2312-1632927600-1632934800@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy - Digital Transformation and Utility Asset Management DESCRIPTION:Instructor\n\n\n\nMichele Samuels\, M.Eng.\, MBA\, P.Eng. Global Practice Manager – Asset Performance\, Xylem\n\n\n\nThroughout her career\, Michele has held various roles within the water industry ranging from Utility Management at the Regional Municipality of York\, through Consulting at various organizations including CH2M Hill\, Stantec\, EMA\, and AECOM. Her expertise includes process design and optimization\, strategic planning and capital delivery\, regulatory compliance and environmental management systems\, and policy development. Michele is a certified Asset Management Professional (IAM)\, a Professional Engineer (PEO)\, and holds master’s degrees in both Engineering and Business from the University of Toronto and Warwick Business School\, respectively. \n\n\n\nSession Outline\n\n\n\nOverview of Asset Management and the growing needs Utilities face in gaining insights from operating data and developing processes for data-based decision making; emerging trends in Utility Asset Management digital tools and technologies. URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-digital-transformation-and-utility-asset-management/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Michelle-Samuels-Xylem.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210928T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210525T155342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T000046Z UID:2256-1632830400-1632834000@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Bishop Water DESCRIPTION:Around the world\, wastewater regulations are getting stricter. But meeting them isn’t always easy. Remote and rural municipalities lack the tax base to support needed upgrades and the higher operating costs that often accompany them. Attracting and retaining the staff to run complex systems can also be challenging. Meanwhile\, urban areas often lack space to expand their facilities. \n\n\n\nBishop Water offers a simple solution. The Renfrew\, Ontario company has developed the BioCord™ Reactor. These compact cubes provide an affordable\, low-energy way to boost wastewater treatment capacity and nutrient-removal performance without expanding a facility’s footprint. \n\n\n\nToday\, BioCord™ Reactors are working their magic in communities across Canada — including the growing rural community of Limoges\, Ontario\, just east of Ottawa. Last fall\, they added 60 units to their wastewater lagoons\, more than doubling treatment capacity for less than half the cost of the next closest bidder — without expanding the lagoon’s footprint. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n1. Introduction of Bishop Water2. Introduction and background into the BioCord™ Reactor development3. Discussion of the benefits of BioCord™ including (1) meeting the needs of the wastewater sector; (2) environmental; and (3) economic4. The role of OWC programs5. Overview of other simple\, low-energy nutrient removal and solids management solutions URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/webinar-bishop-water/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bishop-Water-BioCords-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210922T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210922T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210617T154020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T154021Z UID:2310-1632337200-1632344400@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy - Data Management in Drinking Water Treatment and Transmission DESCRIPTION:Instructor\n\n\n\nXiaohui Jin\, P.Eng.\, Ph.D.\, Process & Energy Specialist\, South Peel Water Facilities\, Ontario Clean Water Agency\n\n\n\nXiaohui is a Process & Energy Specialist at the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the South Peel Water Facilities. He has spent the last 10 years working in the research\, pilot-testing\, and optimization of water treatment processes and technologies. The main focus of his work are conventional system\, chemical process\, and data analysis. \n\n\n\nSession Outline\n\n\n\nThis session will focus on the data management for Water Treatment and Transmission\, the data-driven approach to support operation and optimization\, and case studies. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n• Introduction and the Importance of Data• The Data-Driven Approach• Key Performance Indicators• Data Management Solutions• Case Studies URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-data-management-in-drinking-water-treatment-and-transmission/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/OCWA-Logo-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210915T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210527T172953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T152924Z UID:2261-1631732400-1631739600@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy - Disinfection Strategies for Water and Wastewater: From Pathogens Inactivation to Advanced Process Control DESCRIPTION:Instructor\n\n\n\nDomenico Santoro\, Ph.D.\, Sr. Manager Research and Innovation\, USP Technologies\n\n\n\nDomenico Santoro completed his PhD in Environmental Engineering specializing in water and wastewater treatment. His Ph.D. dissertation\, focused on peracetic acid (PAA) disinfection of municipal wastewater\, paved the way for the adoption of PAA as a chlorine-alternative disinfectant. Currently\, Dr. Santoro holds a double appointment as Senior Research Scientist at USP Technologies (London\, ON – Canada) and Research Professor at the University of Western Ontario. His main responsibilities include investigation and development of novel wastewater treatment processes and technologies. He has also been very active in research collaborations at the global scale (USA\, Europe\, China and Australia). \n\n\n\nSession Outline\n\n\n\n1.       History of water and wastewater disinfection2.       Considerations for the selection of a disinfection process a.       Drinking water b.       Wastewater c.       Reuse3.       Chemical-based disinfection methods4.       UV-based disinfection methods5.       Emerging disinfection methods6.       Process control strategies a.       Control methods b.       Process economics7.       Emerging trends / Suggested readings URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-disinfection-strategies-for-water-and-wastewater/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Domenico-Santoro-USP-Technologies-Logo-v3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210617T151435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T151450Z UID:2306-1631127600-1631134800@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy - Low-Pressure Membranes in Drinking Water and Water Reuse Applications DESCRIPTION:Instructor\n\n\n\nDaniella Mosqueda\, P.Eng.\, Ph.D.\, Process & Energy Specialist\, South Peel Water Facilities\, Ontario Clean Water Agency\n\n\n\nDaniella is a Process & Energy Specialist at the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the South Peel Water Facilities. She has spent the last 20 years working in the research\, development\, commercialization and optimization of water and wastewater processes and technologies. The main focus of her work are low-pressure polymeric membranes. \n\n\n\nSession Outline\n\n\n\nThis session will focus on the use of low-pressure membranes for Drinking Water Treatment and Water Reuse Applications\, its operation\, including upstream processes and the resolution of the most common issues. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n• Introduction to Membranes filtration• Membranes in Water Treatment• Scaling up from pilot to full-scale• Upstream processes• Operating sequences• Solving common issues• Conclusions URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-low-pressure-membranes-in-drinking-water-and-water-reuse-applications/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Daniella-Mosqueda-OCWA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210901T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210617T161146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T161148Z UID:2319-1630522800-1630530000@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy - Application of Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor for Nutrients Removal in Mainstream and Sidestream DESCRIPTION:Instructor\n\n\n\nZebo Long\, Ph.D.\, Senior Researcher\, Suez Water Technologies and Solutions\n\n\n\nZebo Long is a senior researcher for Suez Water Technologies and Solutions\, Canada. Zebo has over 10 years of work experience\, with expertise in wastewater treatment process design\, system simulation\, and microbial characterization. As a key team member\, Zebo has developed ZeeLung membrane aerated biofilm (ZeeLung MABR) technology\, which is widely considered as a disruptive innovation due to its high energy efficiency\, low footprint\, and reliable performance. Currently\, Zebo is focusing on the development of ZeeNAMMOX\, an innovative application of ZeeLung MABR in side-stream nitrogen removal. \n\n\n\nSession Outline\n\n\n\nIn this session\, membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) technologies will be introduced with the focus on its applications for nutrient removal in mainstream and sidestream. The value propositions of ZeeLungTM and ZeeNAMMOXTM MABR technologies will be discussed in detail\, as well as details on the process design. Case studies will demonstrate how MABR technologies would satisfy the global customers who are facing a variety of challenges in their facilities. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n• Introduction• MABR application in Mainstream: ZeeLungTM• MABR application in sidestream: ZeeNAMMOXTM• Case studies• Conclusions URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-application-of-membrane-aerated-biofilm-reactor-for-nutrients-removal-in-mainstream-and-sidestream/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Zebo-Suez-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210818T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210524T180739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T205721Z UID:2253-1629313200-1629320400@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy - BioWin Simulation for Evaluating Energy and Operation Costs DESCRIPTION:Instructors:\n\n\n\nDaniela Conidi\, Ph.D.\, P. Eng.\, Senior Process Engineer\, EnviroSim Associates Ltd.\n\n\n\nDaniela Conidi is a Senior Process Engineer with EnviroSim Associates Ltd. Daniela has over 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment including process design\, full-plant modeling and model development for biological nutrient removal\, chemical phosphorus removal\, and phosphorus recovery. Daniela obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering (2008)\, and her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2015) from the University of Waterloo. Daniela joined EnviroSim in 2015. At EnviroSim\, Daniela is involved in the development of model extensions to simulate leading edge wastewater treatment technologies\, and model-based assessments of existing and future treatment works. Daniela also provides technical support for clients in their applications of BioWin and leads model training courses. \n\n\n\nGillian Burger\, MASc.\, P.Eng.\, Senior Process Engineer\, EnviroSim Associates Ltd.\n\n\n\nGillian has been working as a process modelling engineer at EnviroSim Associates since 2013. She provides consulting support to clients assessing plant capacity\, optimizing process design and calibrating full plant models and specific treatment applications. Gillian delivers training courses\, develops model extensions for the BioWin simulator and provides modelling support to users. Gillian has measured and analyzed influent wastewater characteristics\, nitrification rates\, and BNR performance at numerous plants worldwide. Prior to EnviroSim\, Gillian worked as a civil engineer for Golder Associates and Aurecon in South Africa. She holds a MASc in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from McGill University. \n\n\n\nSession Outline:\n\n\n\nIntroduction to BioWin• BioWin Familiarization (interface\, elements\, inputs\, simulation\, outputs)• Process Simulation for Plant Design and Optimization• BioWin Application ExamplesSimulation for Evaluating Energy and Operating Costs• Considerations for tracking and evaluating energy consumption and operating costs• Real model-based investigation of various aeration reduction strategies for energy savings• Modeling aeration performance for energy reduction at the Boulder WRRF (Boulder\, CO) URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-introduction-of-bionwin-water-chemical-precipitation-granular/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EnviroSim.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210811T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210524T175713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T205858Z UID:2248-1628708400-1628715600@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy- Process and Energy Modelling for Optimal Operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities DESCRIPTION:Instructor\n\n\n\nSpencer Snowling\, P.Eng.\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Water Digital Solutions\, Hatch\n\n\n\nDr. Snowling is Director of Water Digital Solutions at Hatch (formerly Hydromantis).  He has over 20 years of experience developing and applying simulation technologies to a wide range of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment challenges.  He has a focused interest in the use of simulation technologies for teaching activated sludge concepts and oversees the development of the simulator used in the annual WEF Operations Challenge competition. \n\n\n\nCourse Overview\n\n\n\nThis session will focus on how to use dynamic-mechanistic models of water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) as a tool to optimize the balance between robust process performance and minimized energy consumption.  We will introduce model-based analysis and optimization techniques to determine the best set of operational setpoints to achieve lowest energy cost and overall carbon footprint while still meeting effluent quality requirements. \n\n\n\nSession Outline\n\n\n\n·         Introduction to dynamic process modelling·         Using models to estimate energy usage at treatment facilities\, including energy recovery·         Modelling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and WRRF carbon footprint·         Model-based optimization techniques for achieving optimal facility operation·         Interactive exercise·         Conclusions and takeaways URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-introduction-of-company-energy-optimization-oxygen-requirement-and-sludge/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Spencer-Snowling-Hatch-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210527T193512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T205953Z UID:2266-1628103600-1628110800@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:OWC Academy - “What's the big deal with process simulation software? An overview of its use in practice” DESCRIPTION:Instructor\n\n\n\nDwight Houweling\, Ph.D.\, P.Eng.\, Principal Process Engineer\, Dynamita North America\n\n\n\nDwight has 15+ years experience in the water industry working in academia\, software\, consulting\, and on new product introduction for an equipment supplier. Dwight works for Dynamita North America Inc. on the development and commercialization of the new industry leading SUMO process modelling software. \n\n\n\nSession Outline\n\n\n\n·         A brief history of activated sludge models·         Hey\, I like working in Excel! When did simulation software become a “must have”?·         Just a sludge production calculator?·         Aeration modeling·         Nitrification and BNR·         Anammox and the “dirty little secret” about modelling NOB suppression·         Clarifier modelling·         MABR: a case study in validating equipment vendor claims·         Sulfur\, chemP and expanding model scope to keep up with the times… URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/owc-academy-whats-the-big-deal-with-process-simulation-software-an-overview-of-its-use-in-practice/ CATEGORIES:OWC Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Dwight-Houweling-dynamita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T124500 DTSTAMP:20260624T120558 CREATED:20210620T201531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T135501Z UID:2323-1627560000-1627562700@ontariowater.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - AUG Signals: Real-Time Water Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nWhen you add nitrates and phosphates to soil\, these nutrients help plants thrive. Adding them add them to water\, however\, isn’t so good. When nutrient-rich fertilizers or sewage gets washed into lakes and rivers\, they fuel an explosion of algae. \n\n\n\nThat algae can clog intake pipes of drinking water plants. It can make it difficult for fish to survive\, using up oxygen as it decomposes. And it can sometimes produce toxins that contaminate drinking water — like it did in Toledo\, Ohio in 2014\, forcing 400\,000 people to keep their taps turned off for days. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, current monitoring methods leave a lot to be desired. Technicians typically collect samples from the field once or twice a month and send them to the lab\, where it may take a week or to analyze them. However\, nutrient levels can fluctuate from day to day or even hour to hour. \n\n\n\nFor a full picture — and the ability to react swiftly to spikes in nitrates and phosphates — you need continuous\, real-time monitoring. And that’s exactly what Toronto’s AUG Signals (AUG) set out to provide\, with support from OWC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nIntroduction to AUG Signals– Brief background information of AUG’s different innovation domainsIntroduction to TRITON (real-time water monitoring technology)– Key features– Importance of real-time water monitoring Applications– Drinking water– Wastewater– EnvironmentCase studies and collaborations– International research projects– Indigenous communitiesQuestion period URL:https://ontariowater.ca/event/webinar-aug-signals-real-time-water-monitoring/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontariowater.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Airbourne-Underwater-Geophysical-Signals-1-300x300-1-e1624219779229.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR