4th International Conference on Water and Wastewater Pumping Stations

Introduction

Since this series of conferences began, the demands upon the designers, consultants, contractors and users of pumping stations have both increased and widened. The safe and effective operation of a pumping station remains the primary requirement but demands for energy reduction are growing in importance with every year that passes. Not only are designers responsible for new stations required to deliver the specified performance whilst minimising capital costs but reducing operating costs are now increasingly important.

Further afield in the Middle East, pumping station design and operation is driven by yet another set of demands, where for instance the minimisation of H2S release, and the clearance of vast quantities of sand entering the sump, may require a different approach to familiar problems.

To meet this challenge, an integrated approach to pumping station design is required - the pooling of knowledge which contributors brought to the first conference proved an ideal forum for the sharing of latest ideas, products and techniques. This technical conference, which brings together not only specialists with a range of expertise but also the best methods and approaches to pumping station design and maintenance, is an ideal way to learn of the latest developments.

Scope
Papers are invited that demonstrate the interaction of some or all of the following aspect

    * Capital programme evaluation
    * Project definition delivery
    * Business case drivers (CAPEX and OPEX)
    * Station layout and plant operations
    * Integrated system design
    * Control optimisation
    * Maintaining service during reconstruction

Seminar / Workshop Session

In addition to the conference this year, BHR Group is pleased to offer a seminar/workshop session on the 19th of June. This will provide delegates with the opportunity to discuss relevant problems, design concepts etc., with a team of technical experts and to get some hands-on experience utilising scaled physical models in the laboratory at BHR Group.

Places are limited so delegates are strongly advised to register their interest with the Organisers at the earliest opportunity.

Who Should Attend
All those whose jobs involve them in:

    * Government agencies
    * Water, power and process companies
    * Consultants
    * Contractors
    * Plant suppliers
    * International development agencies
    * Research and development agencies

Deadline for abstracts: December 24, 2007.