What's New from the WWID

2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium Announced

The symposium committee of the 2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium is pleased to launched our newly updated website at www.isawwsymposium.com

On the symposium website, visitors will be able to find information about:

• dates and location of the symposium
• call for abstracts
• program information
• announcements about invited speakers and the keynote address
• local plant tour that is being offered
• hotel information
• hotel room booking information, including an online registration link
• online and paper registration forms for the symposium
• online and paper registration forms for the optional ISA training courses

Fall 2012 Newsletter published

In our 44-page fall newsletter you will find:

• Director’s Welcome
• Director-elect’s message
• 2013 WWID Student Scholarship
• WWID Scholarship Application Form
• Scholarship Applications due Jan 31, 2013

• 2012 WWAC Symposium was a Roaring Success
• Photos from the 2012 Symposium
• Symposium Award Winners, Division Awards Luncheon

• Introducing this year’s 2013 WWAC Symposium
• Welcome to our 2013 Assistant Symposium Chair
• Welcome to our 2013 Symposium Program Chair
• Earning CEUs and PDHs at the 2013 Symposium
• 2013 Symposium Hotel: Crowne Plaza Orlando-Universal
• Partnerships with Florida AWWA, WEF, FWEA and OCU for 2013
• Symposium Abstracts are due January 31, 2013
• Why presenting at a conference is fun
• 2013 Call for Abstracts

• 2013 Symposium: Schedule Preview
• Symposium Registration now Open
• Symposium Website – www.isawwsymposium.com
• Phoenix Contact and Schneider Electric come on board as sponsor

• ISA Publishes: 101 Tips for a Successful Automation Career
• Interview with Jon DiPietro (outgoing WWID Director)
• Energy Optimization for Water Treatment and Distribution – technical article
• Motion Detection Means Protection – technical article
• New ISA Alarm Management Technical Report Published
• Automation Week 2012 Report
• WWID LinkedIn Group Discussion Report: High Performance HMIs
• WWID Contacts
• Plus 2013 WWAC Symposium Registration Form and Preview Brochure

Our fall newsletter is one of reflection and looking forward.  In this issue you will find a report on our 2012 symposium, which was held this past August in Orlando, Florida. With record breaking attendance, the symposium was a great success.  Read in our pages about people who presented at the symposium the winners of the prizes for best paper, best presentation and best poster.

On page 5 you will find the application form for our 2013 WWID Student Scholarship. Open to members and their children who are pursuing higher education, the scholarship offers up to $2000 in award money this year.  Applications are due January 31, 2013. Refer to the form for the email address.

We are also announcing our 2013 symposium in this issue. Please mark the dates August 6-8, 2013 on your calendar. I also encourage you to review the Call for Abstracts and consider sending in a 250 word abstract to present.

Also don’t forget to read the two technical articles in this issue. One is about energy optimization in water plants and the other is about ultrasonic level/motion detection. Enjoy!

Graham Nasby
WWID Newsletter Editor

2013 WWID Scholarship Program Announced

Applications are due January 31, 2013. Scholarship money pool of $2000.

The ISA water/wastewater division (WWID) is pleased to announce the 2013 ISA WWID Student Scholarship Program.  Students can apply by filling out the application form and attaching a 200-word essay on why they should win, a copy of their academic transcript and confirmation of enrollment.  The application deadline is January 31, 2012.

The ISA water/wastewater division (WWID) is pleased to award up to $2000 of scholarship money to encourage WWID members and their sons/daughters to pursue higher education. In addition, winners will receive a complementary 2 year student ISA membership. Applications are due by postal mail or email by January 31, 2013. Winners will be notified by February 28, 2013 via telephone and email, and will be required to provide a photo and short biography that can be used for publicity reasons. Scholarship money will be distributed by check and mailed after the winner is contacted and has supplied the required photo/bio. Scholarships will be awarded at the sole discretion of the WWID scholarship committee, with preference being given to students enrolled in technical programs that lead to careers in the water/wastewater sector.

Download and view the student scholarship application form.

Mail completed applications to:

Michael Fedenyszen
WWID Scholarship Chairman
60 Whittier Street
Haverhill, Massachusetts, 01830, USA

OR

Email completed application as scanned PDFs to:
scholarship //at// isawwsymposium.com  AND mfedenyszen //at// vanderweil.com

2012 ISA Water/Wastewater Symposium was a Roaring Success – Dates and Location Announced for 2013

 

We are pleased to report that the 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium (WWAC Symposium) enjoyed record attendance numbers this year. Held in Orlando, Florida, USA on 7–9 August at the Holiday Inn Castle Hotel, the symposium boasted over 165 attendees. The record attendance numbers, which are more than triple the numbers of past years, highlight the growing importance of automation and cyber security in the municipal water/wastewater sectors. The surge in attendance is also a testament to the symposium’s renewed focus on today’s challenges in automation, instrumentation and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) for this important aspect of our public infrastructure.

Additionally, the symposium’s full day short course on cyber security, which included guidance on how to set up an effective cyber security risk management programs, boasted over 35 attendees from water utilities from across the United States.

Now in its seventh year, the ISA water/wastewater symposium is experiencing a new-found growth in popularity thanks to newly-formed alliances with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA), the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA). By forming strong partnerships with other associations, the symposium has been able to reach out to automation, instrumentation and SCADA professionals across the industry. For members of these associations, the symposium represents targeted professional development, training, and networking opportunities that they could not find elsewhere.

“Our secret is our focus,” says Bob Lindeman, the 2012 President of the ISA. “Our annual WWAC Symposium specifically caters to the needs of professionals involved with automation, instrumentation and SCADA in the municipal water and wastewater sectors. It is a niche event and we are proud of its increasing popularity. There is no other event like it in North America.”

The symposium was also specifically positioned so that municipal water and wastewater districts and utilities could easy send their staff. Thanks to the symposium’s sponsors including Schneider Electric, Phoenix Contact, Gray Matter Systems, Honeywell, and Eramosa Engineering, among others, the symposium was able to offer inexpensive training and professional development credits. Additionally, thanks to the symposium’s association partnerships with the AWWA and WEF, attendees were able to gain approved CEUs (continuing education units) and PDHs (professional development hours) that could be used towards continuing education requirements for a wide variety of state-issued operator, engineering and technician licenses.

Attendees were treated to hot breakfasts, fully catered lunches and an exhibitor hall where could learn about new products and services. The symposium’s exhibitors, who were all focused on automation, instrumentation and SCADA, enjoyed the show’s focus and the ability to talk with attendees in a targeted, intimate atmosphere.

With over 30 technical speakers, including a keynote on using automation for asset management and invited talks on cyber security and human-computer interface design, attendees enjoyed the symposium’s technical focus. Attendees also received copies of the proceedings in a bound book and PDF-based digital versions, which made it easy for them to take their new-found knowledge home with them. This in turn was rounded out by the symposium’s tour of the newly constructed Southern Regional Water Supply Facility by the local water utility, Orange County (Florida) Utilities.

In the symposium’s closing remarks, general symposium chair Graham Nasby of Eramosa Engineering, spoke about the need for greater collaboration in the sector. He also talked about the growing importance of automation, instrumentation and SCADA in the municipal water/wastewater sector, and how ISA WWAC symposium is a natural “niche event” that specifically caters to professionals involved with these unique aspects of our collective public infrastructure.

The 2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium will be taking place August 6-8, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. The Call for Abstracts for the 2013 technical program is now available and can be found at www.isawwsymposium.com/call-for-abstracts/

Summer 2012 Newsletter Published

 In our Summer 2012 newsletter you will find breaking news on our upcoming 2012 WWAC symposium. Held Aug 7-9, in Orlando, Florida the symposium is a focused event that specifically caters to the water and wastewater instrumentation, automation and SCADA professional  As of July 1st, we are proud to report we have over 110 people already registered for the symposium. I encourage you to register to attend.

In this issue you will find a mix of division news, symposium information and technical articles. One of our technical articles is an in-depth overview of the ISA100 standard, and the other is a long-format article about a $58-million plant upgrade in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

For our upcoming WWAC symposium, you will find an article from our program chair Joe Provenzano.  Included at the back of the newsletter is a copy of all the speaker abstracts and bios for our symposium presenters. Feel free to read through them to find out more about this year’s speakers. In particular have a look at our keynote, invited and guest speakers. I invite you to get involved with this year’s WWAC symposium!

Graham Nasby
WWID Newsletter Editor

WWAC Symposium Enjoying New Found Popularity

From official ISA news release issued on July 10, 2012

The ISA is pleased to announce that preregistration activity for the 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium (WWAC Symposium) has been brisk.  As of July 1st and five weeks in advance of the symposium, over 100 automation professionals have already preregistered for the symposium.  Also the symposium’s optional full-day short-course on cybersecurity now boasts over 20 preregistered participants.

Taking place 7–9 August in Orlando, Florida, USA, the 2012 ISA WWAC Symposium is a three-day event that focuses on the challenges associated with automation, instrumentation and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) in the municipal water and wastewater sectors. It features two full days of technical speakers/presentations, a tour of a local water treatment plant, a general reception, networking events, a poster session and a supplier showcase.  This year’s symposium offers over 30 technical talks on a variety of topics which include cyber security, plant automation techniques, operational effectiveness, advances in instrumentation, plant case studies, and techniques for developing effective plant control rooms. 

Focused Event

Now in its seventh year, the symposium is experiencing a new-found growth in popularity thanks to newly-formed alliances with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA), and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA).  By forming strong partnerships with other associations, the symposium has been able to reach out to automation, instrumentation and SCADA professionals across the industry. For members of these associations, the symposium represents targeted professional development and training opportunities that they could not find elsewhere.

“Our secret is our focus,” says Bob Lindeman, the 2012 President of the ISA. “Our annual WWAC Symposium specifically caters to the needs of professionals involved with automation, instrumentation and SCADA in the municipal water and wastewater sectors.  It is a niche event and we are proud of its increasing popularity. There is no other event like it in North America.” 

Training & Professional Development

Training and professional development is major focus of the symposium. Thanks to the ISA’s alliance with the FSAWWA, the symposium is able to offer 2.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units approved by the Florida Department of the Environment) to Florida-state licensed water and wastewater operators.  Florida Engineers can also earn 20 PDHs (professional development hours) towards their state-issued engineering licenses.  Additionally, attendees from outside of Florida can also earn 20 PDUs certified by the ISA to use for their continuing education needs as applicable.  The optional short-course on cyber security offers an additional 2.0 CEUs for both Florida and out-of-state attendees.

New Products & Services

In additional to the technical program, attendees will also have access to the automation, instrumentation and SCADA-themed supplier showcase that is part of the symposium.  “The WWAC Symposium is an event that speaks directly to the water or wastewater professional who is involved with automation, instrumentation and SCADA on a daily basis as part of their jobs.  Technology has a major impact on the smooth running of our public water infrastructure, and this is why we are proud to be involved with this year’s symposium,” says Mark Leinmiller, Water/Wastewater Segment Manger of Schneider-Electric who is the platinum sponsor of the symposium.

Other partners of 2012 symposium include Gray Matter Systems, Phoenix Contact, Honeywell, Eramosa Engineering, Malcolm Pirnie/ARCADIS, and Kenexis. A full listing of symposium exhibitors and sponsors can be found on the symposium website.

Registration Now Open

More information about the WWAC Symposium can be found at www.isawwsymposium.com On the symposium website visitors will find the full-color symposium brochure, complete technical program, full abstracts and bios for all speakers, and information on discounts for ISA, AWWA, and WEF members. Registration is now open at www.isawwsymposium.com/register/ .

About the 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium

Presented by the Water and Wastewater Industries Division of ISA, the 2012 WWAC Symposium helps professionals in the water and wastewater sector understand how automatic control applications affect processing and distribution of water treatment. It also provides an opportunity to gain valuable technical information and training.

The three-day symposium focuses on the challenges associated with automation and instrumentation in the water and wastewater sectors. It features two full days of presentations (two speaking tracks), a tour of a brand-new OCU water treatment facility, a general reception, networking events, a poster session and a supplier showcase. The 2012 ISA WWAC Symposium is being held from 7–9 August 2012 at the Holiday Inn Castle Resort Hotel in Orlando, Florida. More information about the 2012 WWAC symposium can be found at www.isawwsymposium.com.
 

Spring 2012 Newsletter Published

The ISA Water/Wastewater Industry Division is pleased to announce that the Spring 2012 issue of our newsletter is now available at www.isa.org/wwid/.

The newsletter a wealth of information about this year's upcoming 2012 WWAC symposium. Full details are provided about the technical program, including information about our Asset Management Keynote, two invited speakers and our guest speakers from WEF and the Florida AWWA. A full two page spread entitled "Program at a Glance" gives you the complete program of over 25 speakers.  Also included are details about the full-day course on cyber security, the water treatment plant tour hosted by Orange County Utilities, and the CEU/PDH credits you can earn by attending.

Features in the Winter 2012 newsletter include a full-length feature interview with long-time WWID member Steve Valdez, the winners for our 2012 WWID student scholarship program, and information about a new ISA book entitled "Successful Instrumentation and Control Systems Design, Second Edition"

We also have two full length technical articles. This first is about design considerations for mitigation harmonics in power systems, and the second is a "best practices" article about how to integrated packaged systems into plant SCADA/DCS systems.

As you read through this newsletter, I encourage you to register to to attend our 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium. I look forward to seeing you in Orlando this coming August!

2012 WWAC Symposium Program Announced 
& Registration Now Open 

We are pleased to announce that the program for the 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium. Taking place Aug 7-9, the symposium features two full days of technical speakers and presentations, a tour of a local water treatment plant, a general reception, networking events, a poster session and a supplier showcase.

Earn CEUs and PDHs

The Florida Section of the AWWA (FSAWWA) and the WEF Automation and Info Tech Committee have joined the symposium as technical co-sponsors. Each will have a guest speaker and exhibit booth at the symposium. Certificates for ISA professional development hours  (PDHs) will be provided. For members in the Florida area, Florida DEP-approved CEUs & PDHs will be provided to attendees via the FSAWWA. An optional full-day training course on SCADA cyber security is also available for additional CEUs and PDHs.

The symposium will feature more than 25 technical presentations on a wide variety of automation, cybersecurity, instrumentation, plant optimization and system-integration topics. Two major themes this year are creating high-performance human machine interfaces (HMIs) to improve operational effectiveness, and developing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and automation cybersecurity best practices. The symposium also continues with its traditional strength of sharing new ideas and lessons learned from recent plant upgrades and new-builds.

Asset Management Keynote

The WWAC Symposium keynote speaker will be Celine Hyer, a long-time AWWA member, who will present a keynote address entitled “Facing Utility Challenges: Managing Risk and Addressing Aging Infrastructure Needs.”  Celine is a principal consultant with Red Oak Division of Malcolm Pirnie/ARCADIS in Tampa, Florida, where she leads the asset management practice for the South. Currently, she leads asset management projects throughout the United States for medium and large utilities including New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Dallas Water Utility, Lee County Utilities and Toho Water Authority.

Guest speaker and WEF Automation and Info Tech Chair, Tom DeLaura, will give a presentation about automation technology trends in the wastewater sector. DeLaura, is a long-time member of both ISA and WEF and has a career in the wastewater sector that spans over 38 years. He has written and presented on numerous topics of interest to the water and wastewater industry; he has received several awards from the industry for his dedication and service.

Invited speakers Bill Hollifield and Bryan Singer will also be giving feature talks on high performance HMIs and SCADA system cybersecurity.

Early Bird Discount

ISA members can register at the early-bird discounted rate of $300 for the 3-day symposium. WEF and AWWA members also get discounted early-bird rates. The hotel rate is only $79/night.

Don't miss out on early bird discounts; register today at www.isawwsymposium.com/register/

Looking forward to seeing you in Orlando!

 

 

2012 WWAC Symposium - Abstract Submissions Being Evaluated

The symposium program committee is pleased to report that we have received a large number of high quality abstracts.  During the next couple weeks, the program committee will be evaluating the abstract submissions and assembling them into a cohesive program schedule for this year’s symposium. Authors can expect to be hearing acceptance decisions from the program committee in early-April.  First draft submissions will be due on May 11, 2012

 

2012 WWAC Symposium - Exhibitor and Sponsorship Information

The symposium committee is pleased to announce that the WWAC2012 Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities brochure is now available as downloadable PDF. This 4 page full-color glossy  brochure, provides an overview of the many benefits involved with sponsoring and exhibiting at the WWAC symposium.

Exhibit tables are priced at $850 each and come with 2 vendor passes, which gives you full access to the symposium.  Due to its water and wastewater focus, the symposium provides a venue to meet and network with potential customers in both of these sectors with one integrated message.

Companies can sponsor the symposium at three sponsorship levels of $500, $1500 and $3000.  Sponsors enjoy pre- and post- event visibility through the symposium website, news releases, email announcements and exposure in the ISA water/wastewater division’s newsletter.  Sponsors also have onsite visibility and the opportunity to exhibit a discounted rate. The higher sponsorship levels include complementary symposium registrations, increased visibility and a free exhibit table.

For more details, see the sponsor/exhibitor information at www.isawwsymposium.com .

 

2012 WWID Student Scholarship Winners Announced

The ISA Water & Wastewater Industries Division is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 WWID Student Scholarships. Open to college and university students, the water/wastewater division’s scholarships are given out to promote higher learning.  This year’s recipients are Robert G. Burmeister and Sharon Miller. Each will receive a $1000 USD scholarship to help defray the costs of their education.

 

2012 ISA Water/Wastewater Industries Division Student Scholarship winner Robert G. Burmeister Indiana University at  South Bend South Bend, Indiana, USA “Thank you so much for the scholarship.  I'll be able to pay off some of my college debt with this generous gift.”

Biography: Robert Burmeister graduated with honors from Clay High School (South Bend, Indiana) in 2009. While in high school, he was a four year member of the ROTC program where he was a flight commander and achieved the rank of colonel.  As a long-time member of the Scouting movement, Robert attained the rank of Eagle Scout as a young man, and he still spends time with his troop, assisting on camp outs and day trips. Rob also studies Japanese Martial Arts at a local dojo and works a part time job. He is currently in his junior year at Indiana University in South Bend where he studies Criminal Justice and Psychology. As a member of Alpha Sigma Phi, he is co-chairing the committee that is organizing a Live Strong Cancer Awareness Day at the college. After college, Rob would like to put his degrees to use and join the police force.

 

2012 ISA Water/Wastewater Industries Division Student Scholarship winner     Sharon Miller College of Mount Saint Vincent Riverdale, New York State, USA   “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the ISA and the WWID for this scholarship. Scholarships, such as the one offered by the WWID, go a long way towards offsetting high cost college programs such as mine. The 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater Industries Division scholarship has helped reduce the financial burden of my studies. “

Biography: “As a Freshman at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York and a member of the school’s Dean’s List, I completed my first semester of college in December of   2011 with a 3.57 GPA.  My program of study is a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing.  I chose Nursing because I feel it is a challenging and rewarding career.  Throughout my childhood I have always felt I would be a nurse.  Nurses play an important role in our health care system.  I have been told that I am people person, which I feel makes me a good fit for nursing.  My career goal is to actively take part in providing health care for the many people who live in the community where I live.”

 

 

2012 Symposium Registration is now open!

 

 

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2012 WWAC symposium is now open!

The 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium is taking place Aug 7-9, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. It features 2 full days speakers, a local water/wastewater plant tour, breakfasts, lunches, an evening reception, supplier showcase and networking opportunities.  Plus Walt Disney World is practically next door.

Early-bird registrations will enjoy a discount and first choice for hotel rooms.

Early-bird registration fees are $400 for the 2.5 day symposium, includes a complementary 1-year ISA membership, and comes with up to 20 PDHs (professional development hours). ISA members can register for $300.

The optional full day training course on Automation & SCADA Security is priced at $630 and attendees will receive 0.7 CEUs.

An online hotel registration links has also been provided l – the conference hotel rate is $79/night.

Keep in mind the ISA WWAC Symposium is the only conference that is focused solely on instrumentation, automation, and SCADA in the water/ wastewater sector. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

2012 WWAC Symposium - Call for Abstracts released!

The Call for Abstracts for the 2012 WWAC Symposium has been released.  Abstracts are due Mar 7, 2012

The WWAC Symposium extends an open invitation for the submission of abstracts for presentations, papers and posters at this year’s symposium. Abstracts are to be 250 words long and must be submitted electronically to the program committee.

This invitation includes anyone who is involved with the automation, instrumentation, system integration, operation, maintenance, management and/or construction of facilities the water/wastewater sector.

This year’s symposium has three ways you can present your work:

• 35 minute PowerPoint presentation (no paper)
• 6-12 page paper and 35 minute PowerPoint presentation
• Large format 3’x4’ poster

This year’s symposium has two speaking tracks:

• Track 1 – Instrumentation, System Integration, Automation, Plant Case Studies, New Technologies, Optimization
• Track 2 – SCADA, HMI, Human Factors, Alarm Management

In both speaking tracks, we welcome both technical and “case-study” submissions. Case studies can showcase new plants, plant upgrades, plant optimizations and/or the implementation of new technologies in the field. Lessons-learned presentations are also actively welcomed.

Potential authors and presenters are invited to view the symposium Author Resources located at the bottom of the Call for Abstracts page on this website.

For more information see www.isawwsymposium.com

2012 WWAC Symposium – Hotel Announcement

The symposium committee is pleased to announce that the 2012 ISA WWAC Symposium, scheduled for Aug 7-9, 2012,  will be held at the the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – The Castle in Orlando, Florida, USA.  Situated close to both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, the hotel has been selected for its fine accommodations, large meetings rooms, and affordable price.

The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – The Castle exudes the magic of a medieval themed palace and is unique among other Orlando hotels. This Orlando hotel offers luxury accommodations in the heart of the excitement only steps from International Drive’s world-famous shopping, dining and entertainment. This Orlando hotel is close to Walt Disney World, the Universal Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Aquatica, Wet ’n Wild and all that Orlando has to offer during your stay.  More information about the hotel can be found at www.thecastleorlando.com.

This year’s 2012 ISA water/wastewater and automatic controls symposium features a 2.5 day format that includes a tour of a local water/wastewater facility, two days of talks/seminars, a keynote address by a leader in the industry, an invited speaker on alarm management and effective HMI design, an evening reception, a poster session, and a full-featured supplier showcase.  As part of the symposium an optional full-day short course is also being offered – the topic will be announced shortly.

The Call for Abstracts will be released on the symposium website on Monday, January 16, 2012.  Presenters will have the option of three presentation formats: a 35 minute oral presentation with PowerPoint slides (no paper), a 6-12 page paper accompanied by 35 minute oral presentation with Power Point slides, or a large format 3’x4’ poster.  The Call for Abstracts will include a suggested list of paper topics.  This year’s symposium will feature two speaking tracks. The first day will include general topics such as Instrumentation, System Integration, Automation, Plant Case Studies, New Technologies, and Process Optimization.  The second day will be focussed on SCADA, HMI, Human Factors and Alarm Management.  Other topics of interest will also be considered.  Abstracts are due on March 7, 2012.  First draft submissions are due Apr 25, 2012.
 

Registration for the symposium will open on Mon, January 23, 2012 and will be priced at an early bird-rate of $400 for the 2.5 day symposium.  ISA members have access to a discounted early-bird rate of $300. A discounted conference hotel rate of $79/night has also been arranged for all symposium attendees.  More information on symposium registration and how to register online will be made available shortly.

More information can be found on the WWAC symposium website at www.isawwsymposium.com

2012 WWAC Symposium Dates Announced

We are pleased to announce that our 2012 WWAC Symposium will be taking place August 7-9, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, USA.  Hotel arrangements are currently being finalized and will be announced shortly.  We will also be launching our new 2012 symposium website at www.isawwsymposium.com in the next few weeks. The Call for Papers for the symposium will be released shortly.

 The August timeslot has been chosen so that we don’t conflict with the major AWWA and WEF conferences.  Keep in mind the ISA WWAC Symposium is the only conference that is focused solely on instrumentation, automation, and SCADA in the water/ wastewater sector. We look forward to seeing you in 2012!

·      ACE12: American Water Works Association (AWWA)
June 10-14, 2012 – Dallas, Texas

·      7th Annual ISA Water/Wastewater Symposium
August 7-9, 2012 - Orlando, Florida, USA

·      WEFTEC 2012: Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2012 – New Orleans, Louisiana

 

Announcing the 2012 WWID Student Scholarship Program

The ISA Water/Wastewater Division is pleased to announce that the 2012 WWID Student Scholarship program is now accepting applications.  Applications are due January 31, 2012 and must be sent by postal mail to the Scholarship Chair.

The ISA’s WWID is committed to encouraging youth into higher education by offering two one thousand dollar ($1000.00 USD) scholarships to qualifying candidates. The winners will be selected by a lottery of chance in February of 2012. All eligible candidates and their application forms will be reviewed by the Scholarship Chairman before the drawing and must meet the following requirements.

1. Applicant must be a WWID member, have a parent who is an ISA WWID active member, or be an ISA WWID Student member. The member must be in good standing with the ISA WWID (i.e., dues paid to date).

2. The candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student in the spring semester at a two or four year institute of higher learning and he/she must have completed the previous semester as a full-time student.

3. To be considered for the ISA WWID Scholarship Award, the application form must be filled out completely and mailed to:

Michael B. Fedenyszen
2012 ISA WWID Scholarship Chair
60 Whittier Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
USA

4. Application forms must be received by the WWID Scholarship Chairman no later than January 31, 2012.

Application forms can be found on this website under the "Student Scholarship" link in the left-hand menu.
  

2011 WWID Student Scholarship Winners Announced

The ISA Water/Wastewater Division is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 WWID Student Scholarships. They are as follows:

Torry Brashear
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada, USA

Torry is a second year student at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada, USA.  He sent us the following note:

“I would really like to thank the ISA WWID for selecting me for this very generous scholarship. This will definitely help in paying for my tuition this semester. I am a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno, studying mechanical engineering.  I am an eagle scout and recently participated in a high adventure 60 mile, 6 day canoeing trip in Canada.  My hobby is 3D animation.”

Richard Germade
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York State, USA

Richard is currently completing his M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He also has interests in psychology and geology/hydrogeology, and looks forward to taking coursework in these areas as time allows.  He is thankful for the support given to him by the WWID scholarship.

The annual WWID student scholarship is one of the key services that the Water/Wastewater Division provides for the automation community.  Headed up by our scholarship chairman Michael Fedenyszen, from the Power Group at Vanderweil Engineers LLP, the goal of the program is to inspire and support promising young scholars.  We extend our congratulations to our 2011 WWID student scholarship winners!

Another Successful WWAC Symposium!

We are pleased to announce that this year's Water & Wastewater and Automatic Controls symposium was another roaring success. This two day event featured eight speakers from across North America, a keynote address, a training course on alarm management, and a tour of one of St. Louis's largest wastewater treatment plants.   The keynote talk of this year's symposium was was delivered by  Mr. Jeff Theerman, Executive Director of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) about trends in the water/wastewater sector.  This was followed by talks on subjects ranging from case studies about system upgrades and commissioning strategies to new sofware/instrumentation technologies.  We also had several talks about control system standardization and how to effectively manage the processes of construction and plant optmization.   The day concluded with a reception where our attendees got to meet with each other informally and share their collective knowledge/experience with each other. 

For more information about the symposium see the program booklet and the symposium website. Many thanks to all of our speakers, our keynote speaker, our exhibitors/sponsors, ISA staff, and the volunteer committee for organizing yet another successful symposium.  We hope to see you at next year's symposium!

The dates and location of the 2012 WWAC symposium will be posted shortly.   A call for papers will be published as soon as these details have been finalized.

2011 WWAC Symposium - June 22-23, 2011

The ISA Water/Wastewater Industry division hosted its 6th Annual Water/Wastewater and Automated Controls Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri, USA on June 22-23, 2011.

Visit the WWAC Symposium website for more information and to register online.

Note: To get the preferred hotel rate, please register before May 30, 2011