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  New! Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency  


The increasing demand for clean water and the growing environmental concerns necessitate advancements in wastewater treatment technologies. This symposium will explore cutting-edge innovations aimed at improving the efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes. Key topics include the development of advanced filtration systems, the integration of artificial intelligence for process optimization, and the utilization of renewable energy sources in treatment plants.

Recent breakthroughs in membrane technology have significantly enhanced the removal of contaminants, while AI-driven analytics provide real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, reducing operational costs and improving reliability. Additionally, the adoption of solar and wind energy in wastewater treatment facilities not only reduces carbon footprints but also promotes energy independence.

This symposium will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss these advancements, share case studies, and identify future research directions. Attendees will gain insights into the latest technologies and strategies for achieving sustainable wastewater management, contributing to global efforts in water conservation and environmental protection.

The focused areas include, but not limited to: industrial waste water treatment and management from semiconductor, chemical, and other industrial manufacturing, AI based research in water management, breakthrough membrane materials, technologies, and technologies that reduce fouling.

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Topics & Application Areas
  • Advanced technologies for water/wastewater treatment
  • Advanced materials for water/wastewater treatment
  • Advanced technologies for water/wastewater quality monitoring
  • Minimum/Zero liquid discharge
  • Cooling water recovery
  • PFAS contamination and management
  • Other
 

Symposium Co-Chairs


YuanQiao Rao

YuanQiao Rao

Fellow

Dow Chemical Company

Lin Zhao

Lin Zhao

Research Scientist

Dow Chemical Company


Qilin Li

Qilin Li

Professor

Rice University


Key Speakers Included


Yifu Ding

Yifu Ding

Professor

UC Boulder



 
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2024 Symposium Sessions

Monday June 17

10:30Industrial Water Supply
1:30Technologies to Address Emerging Challenges in Water Circularity
4:00Industrial Water - Posters

2024 Symposium Program

Monday June 17

10:30Industrial Water SupplyChesapeake 11
Session chair: Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company, US
Preparing for a more volatile water supply, and management, future that has already arrived!!
T.D. Finley, Dow, Inc, US
Opportunities and Challenges for Iron and Steel Industry Water Use, Treatment, and Reuse in the United States: An overview of Current Industry Practices via Case Studies
N. Sharma, P. Lemar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (UT-Batelle, LLC), US
Membranes For Sustainable Environment and Clean Energy
A. Roy, NREL, US
1:30Technologies to Address Emerging Challenges in Water CircularityChesapeake 11
Session chair: Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company, US
Closing the loop on PFAS Treatment with Sustainable, Green options and reducing long-term Risk
R. Distefano, K. Winston, Calgon Carbon Corporation, US
PFAS detection with advanced solid-state nanopore chips
Z. Xia, Goeppert LLC, US
Enhancing the efficiency of cooling towers
M. Damak, Infinite Cooling, US
Powering circular water economy with technology
A. Ehre, IDE Technologies, IL
IMET Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology
M. Gencer, K. Gencer, IMET Corporation, US
Green Oxidation Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatments
Y. Kun-Lin, National University of Singapore, SG
4:00Industrial Water - PostersExpo Hall BC
Strategies for Effective Contaminant Removal in Industrial Wastewater: A Comparative Study of Steam Stripping and Solvent Extraction Methods
W. Gallei, K. Parkinson, Koch Modular Process Systems, US
Dew Point Distillation
J. Premer, D. Pandelidis, Baryon inc, US
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