WCW Conference & Trade Show Calgary September 21 - 24 2010

Workshops

• Workshops have been aproved for 0.3 CEUs each
• Tuesday Evening Tradeshow “Water Super Heroes “U”Nite included in workshop only registration

AM sessions - 8:30 am to 12 noon	PM sessions - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
W1 – Utility Asset Management W2 – Stormwater and Watershed Management W3 – Cross Connection Control through Backflow Prevention W4 – Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment - Tertiary Filtration	W5 – SCADA Fundamentals W6 – River Health W7 – Regional Water Systems – Design and Operation Basics W8 – Project Management for Young Professionals $80 SOLD OUT

W1 – Utility Asset Management

Linking Investment to Service Levels – Application of Asset Management Planning to build a robust and defendable Investment Program.
Asset management plans (AMP) are the means through which an organization documents its framework for success in achieving their strategic goals. The plan should focus on achieving defined levels of service through life cycle asset management planning and subsequent determination of the optimum long-term capital and operational cash flow requirements. The AMP should present an integrated program of works over an appropriate planning horizon, which links capital investment with changes in maintenance and operational expenditure, along with changes to business processes, staff numbers and competencies.

The AMP should:

1. Demonstrate that the Levels of Service (LOS) that the organization is responsible for are being delivered in the most effective and efficient manner.
2. Demonstrate that due regard is being given to the long-term stewardship of the asset base.
3. Demonstrate the responsible management of the asset portfolio.
4. Communicate and justify funding requirements, or clearly articulate the risks associated with not investing in the assets.
5. Show how regulatory compliance will be achieved and growth accommodated while maintaining the asset stock.

This 3 hour workshop will take the participants through the fundamental processes of developing a robust and defendable AMP and will focus on four sessions within the workshop, including the structure of an AMP, Defining Levels of Service, Linking Levels of Service & Risk and Developing a Capital Investment Program

The session will benefit planners and managers who are tasked with determining and/or approving budgets and expenditure requests.

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W2 – Stormwater and Watershed Management

Long term protection of a watershed requires the concerted efforts of stakeholders and the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and policies. This seminar will use the Bow Basin as a case study to examine how cumulative impact is addressed at regional scale and watershed health is addressed at municipal and local scale.

Who should attend Practitioners who are responsible for, or interested in watershed and stormwater management.

Speakers To be announced. Workshop organized by Yin Deong, Watershed Management Team Lead, Water Resources, City of Calgary

Topics covered

• Alberta Land Stewardship Act and the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan
• Bow Basin Watershed Management Plan and Water Quality Objectives
• State of Basin Indicators and Future Watershed Planning Priorities
• Calgary Municipal Development Plan and Green Infrastructure
• Watershed Protection through Innovative Stormwater Management
• Stormwater Wetlands, Wet Ponds and LID Practices

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W3 – Cross Connection Control through Backflow Prevention

Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention.

Who should attend

Both water and wastewater personnel

Speakers Doug Peters, NAIT Jim Green, City of Calgary Water Services Mike Sayers, City of Calgary Water Services Michael Lueck, Western Gauge and Instruments Ltd Dean Wigmore, Red Deer College

Topics covered History of Water Piping Cross Connection Programs Legalities in Alberta Cross Connection Inspections Differential Pressure Gauge Demo Testing of RP Backflow Preventer Question and Answer

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W4 – Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment - Tertiary Filtration

Tertiary filtration used in combination with biologically enhanced phosphorus removal is an effective means to achieve stringent phosphorus removal requirements. At this seminar, presenters will provide the regulatory background for phosphorus removal, review available tertiary filtration technology and describe operating experience at several facilities.  Several equipment manufacturers will also discuss their products.

Who should attend Wastewater treatment operators Designers Facility owners

Speakers Dr. Warren Wilson, WPC Solutions Inc Mr. Nigel Slater, AECOM Others, to be announced

Topics covered

• Regulatory background
• Process objectives
• Case studies
• Presentations by equipment manufacturers

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W5 – SCADA Fundamentals

This 3-hour course is an overview of current technologies and components used in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Industry Terminology and definitions are detailed.

Who should attend This class is aimed at technical and non-technical participants who are looking to understand modern SCADA systems features and functionality

Speakers Kelly Doran Product Manager Telvent

Topics covered

• Introduction
• Field Devices
• Communications
• Data Acquisition Strategies
• Host Systems
•  Computer Basics
• Networking
• Advanced Applications
• Corporate System Integration
• Industry Trends

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W6 – River Health

A case study of the approach to understand the impact of treated wastewater effluent on the Bow River.

Who should attend Professionals who are responsible for, or interested in, the impacts of treated wastewater effluent on receiving river bodies and/or river water quality sampling

Speakers Dr. M.C. Ryan, Dr. C. Valeo

Topics covered

• Overview
• Mapping wastewater effluent in rivers
• Seasonal and daily impacts on wastewater effluent mixing
• River photosynthesis and respiration
• Diel changes in nutrients and other river health parameters
• Implications for river water quality monitoring
• Evolution of approach to regulate treated wastewater effluent in the Bow River
• ‘Take home’ messages

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W7 – Regional Water Systems – Design and Operation Basics

This session is an overview of the basic design principles and encountered operational challenges related to regional water transmission systems

Who should attend Utility Operators and Management who may become involved in the operation of a regional water system or who will be receiving water through a regional water system

Speakers Stephan Weninger, P.Eng., Don Munro, LGA, Level III Operator, Education Director APWA, Alberta Chapter

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W8 – Project Management for Young Professionals

SOLD OUT

The topics that will be discussed include:

• What is project management
• Introduction to different project management techniques
• Project Planning, how budgets are established etc.
• Project teams, how mulit-discipline projects are administered.
• Establishing and understanding earned value
• How to get out of trouble, ie. Budget exceeded.
• Ensuring budgets and project goals are successfully achieved.

Who should attend Young Professionals including Engineers, Technologists and Operators Young Professionals are generally considered to be members or prospective members under 35 or less than 10 years experience, including those working for utilities, regulatory agencies, consulting firms, or academic institutions

Speakers Andy Barr (Associate Engineering) Paul Wobma (CH2M Hill) Jim Miller (City of Calgary)

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