The Sensors for Water Interest Group (SWIG) is holding a one-day workshop on February 28, 2024 at Shay Stadium in Halifax for an event dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and working towards a net-zero future.
The workshop, chaired by Miek Strahand and sponsored by Aquamonitrix, centers on the utilisation of water sensors for a greener world. Featured speakers will explore innovative applications of water sensors in greenhouse gas reduction, real-world success stories of achieving net zero through water sensor technology, and strategies for a sustainable future.
The outline agenda is as follows:
09.30 Introduction from the Chairman - Mike Strahand
09.45 Amanda Lake, Jacobs - We kN2Ow Enough - From Global Practice to Local Action!
10.00 Ajay Nair – Microvi: Process Emissions: Sense with Sensors…
10.15 Panel discussion
10.35 Refreshment break
11.05 Ziye Dai– Severn Trent TBC
11.20 Chris McNeilly, Scottish Water - Practical Steps Towards our Goal of Going Beyond Net Zero by 2040
11.35 Oliver Jeeves, Thames Water - Understanding Emission Factors
11.50 Panel discussion
12.10 Lunch break
13.10 Chris Dawson, Xylem - N2O-one is an Island: The Importance of Collaborative Innovation
13.25 Eoin Murray, Aquamonitrix - New Process Control Opportunities within Wastewater Treatment Facilities Through Real-time Nitrite and Nitrate Monitoring in Activated Sludge and Final Effluent
13.40 Bastian Piltz, Unisense Environment - The N2O Wastewater System – A Decade of Experience and Innovation
13.55 Panel discussion
14.15 Refreshment break
14.45 Valerie Sels & Paul Lavender, Royal HaskoningDHV - N2O Prediction and Control: “Invest in Measurements Now to Save on Measurements Later”
15.00 Matt Gray, Hach - A Decision Support Tool for the Mitigation of Nitrous Oxide Emissions
15.15 Alec Kimble, Bi-Zen - N2OInsites: Operational Experience of Real Time Monitoring and Data Reliability
15.30 Panel discussion
Click here for further information about the event and to book tickets.
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