| Time |
Day 1 (12 November) |
| 8:30-9:00 |
Registration |
| 9:00-9:05 |
Opening Ceremony |
| 9:05-9:15 |
Welcome Speech
Director of Drainage Services, Drainage Services Department, HKSARG |
| 9:15-9:30 |
Keynote Address
Ir. Eric MA
Acting Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, HKSARG
Towards Smart Development |
| 9:30-10:00 |
Keynote Presentation 1
Dr. James BARNARD
(Black & Veatch, United States)
The Activated Sludge Process in Service of Humanity
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| 10:00-10:25 |
Coffee Break |
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Parallel Session
(Stormwater Management) |
Parallel Session
(Wastewater Management) |
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Theme A1: Green Strategies
Chair: Prof. Arthur MYNETT |
Theme B1: Nutrient Removal Wastewater Treatment
Chair: Prof. Hallvard ØDEGAARD |
| 10:25-10:45 |
A1-1
Prof. Takashi ASAEDA
(Saitama University, Japan)
Use of Aquatic Plants in Urban Drainage Wetlands
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B1-1
Prof. George EKAMA
(University of Cape Town, South Africa)
Recent Developments in Biological Nutrient Removal
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| 10:45-11:05 |
A1-2
Mr. Neil Breton
(Atkins, United Kingdom)
Improving Green Infrastructure to Enable Tourism and Development: Identifying and Assessing Sites for SUDS Retrofit in Blackpool, UK
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B1-2
Mr. Tianwei HAO
(The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong)
Characterisation of Sulfate Reducing Granular Sludge in the SANI Process
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| 11:05-11:25 |
A1-3
Prof. Kuei-Hsien LIAO
(The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Towards Resilient, Floodable Cities: Floodability as an Alternative Flood Safety Standard to Promote River Health |
B1-3
Mrs. Wiebke RAND
(Xylem Services GmbH, Germany)
Ozone to Control Bulking and Foaming in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
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| 11:25-11:45 |
Q & A Session |
Q & A Session |
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Theme A2: Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS)
Chair: Prof. Albert YEUNG |
Theme B2: Micro-pollutant in Wastewater Treatment and Disinfection
Chair: Prof. J H QU |
| 11:50-12:10 |
A2-1
Prof. Onyx WAI
(The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Hong Kong)
Extensive Green Roofs: First Step towards Sustainable Urban Drainage System Design in Hong Kong
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B2-1
Prof. M H WONG
(The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong)
Environmental Geochemistry of Persistent Toxic Substances – with a Focus on Food Contamination
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| 12:10-12:30 |
A2-2
Dr. Ting Fong, May CHUI
(The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Managing Stormwater with Low Impact Development in Highly Urbanised Areas
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B2-2
Mrs. Kirsten MEYER
(Xylem Services GmbH, Germany)
Pathogen Specific UV System Sizing for Wastewater and Reuse – "Best Fit" Design Without the Pilot
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| 12:30-12:50 |
A2-3
Mr. Jianhong LAN
(Shenzhen River Regulation Office, China)
The Regulation of Shenzhen River Stage IV - A New Sustainable and Ecological Approach
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B2-3
Ms. Anni ZHANG
(The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Geographical Distribution and Seasonal Dynamics of Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms and Glycogen Accumulating Organisms in Sewage Treatment Plants
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| 12:50-13:10 |
Q & A Session |
Q & A Session |
| 13:10-14:30 |
Lunch (Regal Palace, 3/F) |
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Theme A3: Climate Change and Flood Risk Management
Chair: Prof Steven WRIGHT |
Theme B3: Odour Management
Chair: Dr. Peter DOLD |
| 14:30-14:50 |
A3-1
Mr. Adri VERWEY
(FloodConsult, Singapore)
Climate Change Impacts on Urban Flood Risks
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B3-1
Prof. Z W CAI
(Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong)
Chemical Determination of Odorants in Air from Sewage Treatment Works
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| 14:50-15:10 |
A3-2
Prof. Xiaotao CHENG
(China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR), China)
Evolution of Urban Pluvial Flood Risks and Approaches to Urban Flood Resilience
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B3-2
Mr. Stuart LEE
(Odotech Inc., United Kingdom)
Static vs Dynamic Odour Control: A Better and More Cost Effective Solution
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| 15:10-15:30 |
A3-3
Mr. TONG Hang-wai
(Hong Kong Observatory, Hong Kong)
Rainfall Projection for Hong Kong in the 21st century using IPCC AR5 Model Data
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B3-3
Dr. Alexander P MATHEWS
(Kansas State University, United States)
Control of Microbiologically Induced Corrosion of Collection System Infrastructure
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| 15:30-15:50 |
Q&A Session |
Q & A Session |
| 15:50-16:10 |
Coffee Break |
| 16:10-16:40 |
Keynote Presentation 2
Ir. Prof. Joseph H W LEE
(The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong)
Application of the WATERMAN Real Time Coastal Water Quality Management System
to Environmental Engineering and Control
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| 16:40 -16:55 |
Speech
Ir. C S WAI
Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, HKSARG
Towards Smart Development: Smart Stormwater Development |
| Time |
Day 2 (13 November) |
| 8:30-9:00 |
Registration |
| 9:00-9:10 |
Welcome Speech
Director of Drainage Services, Drainage Services Department, HKSARG |
| 9:10-9:25 |
Keynote Address
Mr. K S WONG
Secretary for the Environment, Environment Bureau, HKSARG
Wastewater Management in relation to Sustainable Development in Hong Kong |
| 9:25-9:55 |
Keynote Presentation 3
Prof. Roger A FALCONER
(Cardiff University, UK)
Integrated Water Modelling and Management for Bathing Water Compliance
|
| 9:55-10:20 |
Coffee Break |
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Parallel Session
(Stormwater Management) |
Parallel Session
(Wastewater Management) |
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Theme A4: Asset Management
Chair: Prof Onyx WAI |
Theme B4: Compact Technology
Chair: Prof. George EKAMA |
| 10:20-10:40 |
A4-1
Dr. David Thomas ISELEY
(Louisiana Tech University, United States)
Utilizing Asset Management to Achieve Sustainable Stormwater Systems
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B4-1
Prof. Hallvard ØDEGAARD
(Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway)
Compact Wastewater Treatment with MBBR
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| 10:40-11:00 |
A4-2
Ir. Dr. Albert YEUNG
(The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Asset Management of Drainage Facilities Using Advanced Technologies
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B4-2
Prof. G H CHEN
(The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong)
Development of Self-forming Dynamic Membrane Bioreactor (SDMBR) for Energy-efficient Compact Sewage Treatment
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| 11:00-11:20 |
A4-3
Alexander Quinn
(AECOM, Hong Kong)
Modelling Triple Bottom Line Outcomes for San Francisco's Infrastructure Investments
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B4-3
Ir. Dr. Anthony MA
(Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong)
New MBBR Carriers for High Loading Applications
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| 11:20-11:40 |
Q&A Session |
Q&A Session |
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Theme A5: Hydraulics and Hydrology
Chair: Prof. Xiaotao CHENG |
Theme B5: Water Reuse
Chair: Prof. M H WONG |
| 11:45-12:05 |
A5-1
Prof. Arthur MYNETT
(UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands)
Recent Developments in Hydro-Environment Research
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B5-1
Dr. Peter DOLD
(Envirosim, Canada)
Advanced Nitrogen Removal Configuration with MBR Application for Water Reuse
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| 12:05-12:25 |
A5-2
Prof. A W JAYAWARDENA
(The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Recent developments and challenges ahead in hydrological modelling
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B5-2
Dr. Chuyang TANG
(The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Forward Osmosis for Desalination and Wastewater Treatment
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| 12:25-12:45 |
A5-3
Ir. Ruben DAHM
(Deltares, The Netherlands)
Next Generation Flood Modelling using 3Di: A Case Study in Taiwan
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B5-3
Ir. Wai-hung LUK
(Drainage Services Department, Hong Kong)
An integrated approach in flood prevention and water reclamation in a densely populated metropolitan:
Will the innovation work ?
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| 12:45-13:05 |
Q&A Session |
Q&A Session |
| 13:05-14:25 |
Lunch (Regal Palace, 3/F) |
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Theme A6: Advances in Hydraulics & Water Quality Modelling
Chair: Mr. Adri VERWEY |
Theme B6: Energy Management
Chair: Prof. G H CHEN |
| 14:25-14:45 |
A6-1
Prof. Steven WRIGHT
(University of Michigan, United States)
Modeling Rapid Filling Processes In Stormwater Tunnel Systems
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B6-1
Mr. Zuliang LIAO
(Cambi Group - China, Norway)
Thermal Hydrolysis Pre-treatment for Advanced Anaerobic Digestion for Sludge Treatment and Disposal in Large Scale Projects
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| 14:45-15:05 |
A6-2
Dr. Frédéric Jordan
(E-Dric. CH, Switzerland)
Coupling Real-time Urban Flood Forecasting with Pollution Assessment
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B6-2
Dr. Po-Heng, Henry LEE
(The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
Net Energy Production Strategies with Saline and Non-saline Sewage Treatment
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| 15:05-15:25 |
A6-3
Ms. Sarah JONES
(Mott MacDonald Ltd, United Kingdom)
Balancing the flow - Optimisation of the Malad IPS Screen Chamber using CFD
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B6-3
Dr. Klaus NICKEL
(Ultrawaves GmbH, Germany)
Sonication of Sludge by Innovative High-power Ultrasound Technology – Practical Experiences
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| 15:25-15:45 |
Q & A Session |
Q & A Session |
| 15:45-16:05 |
Coffee Break |
| 16:05-16:35 |
Keynote Presentation 4
Prof. J H QU
(Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
Ideas for Building the Concept Wastewater Treatment Plants in China
|
| 16:35 -16:50 |
Speech
Ms Anissa Wong Sean-yee
Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Environment Bureau, HKSARG
Biosolids Management in Hong Kong |
| 16:50 -16:55 |
Closing Ceremony |
