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CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS

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INVITATION

The International Desalination Association flagship event returns to Australia a decade later from the 2011 IDA World Congress held in Perth. The World Congress will take place during the week of November 7-11, 2021, in the strikingly beautiful city of Sydney, Australia at the Interna-tional Convention Center Sydney (ICC Sydney), a spectacular location and state of the art facili-ty that opened in 2016 at the world-famous Darling Harbour.

Supported by the University of Technology Sydney – Centre for Technology in Water and Was-tewater, Australian Water Association, the Government of New South Wales, Sydney Water, Sydney Desalination Plant, UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology at Univer-sity of New South Wales, and the Water Services Association of Australia, the 2021 IDA World Congress and exhibition will provide knowledge-sharing and interaction opportunities for par-ticipants on a plethora of both technical and business topics, related to the use of desalination and water reuse solutions to ensure a secure water future.

Our world continues to face challenges in providing adequate and safe water supplies for our populations and industries. Desalination and Water Reuse plays a key role in providing a sustai-nable and reliable source of water to meet current and future clean water needs, and its importance is increasing as new technologies emerge and fresh water shortages multiply.

The theme of the 2021 IDA World Congress is Charting Resilient Water Solutions. To secure a sustainable future, we need to chart progress toward resilient processes, technologies, and communities. Desalination and Water Reuse provides resilient solutions to efficiently meet the growing demand for water, threats to water security and the increasing frequency and severity of droughts resulting from climate change. Despite progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goal #6, Water and Sanitation for All, billions of people still lack safe water, sani-tation and handwashing facilities.

We encourage and invite you to submit an extended abstract to be considered for inclusion in the IDA’s 19th Biennial World Congress Technical Program.

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PROGRAM

The World Congress will feature four days of technical sessions, lectures, high-level plenary sessions, Leaders Summit, business discussions and academy courses.

The Congress Technical Program Committee is led by five distinguished members of the IDA Board of Directors, whom will serve as the Technical Program Committee Co-Chairs. They have formed a dynamic technical committee of 26 members from around the globe.

Dr. Mike Dixon

Synauta

Technical Program Co-Chairs:

Prof. John Lienhard V

MIT

Mr. Victor Verbeek

Toray

Mr. Fady Juez

Metito

Mr. Greg Wetterau

CDM Smith

Technical Committee Members:

Dr. Al Arifi

DTRI, SWCC

Mr. Nasser Lootah

DEWA

Mr. Tim Lam Shing

WSD

Ms. Naomi Jones

Dupont

Mrs. Olga Sallangos

Caramondani Desalination Plants

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Dr. Antonella DeLuca

OMYA

Dr. Giancarlo Barassi

FEDCO

Mr. Guillaume Clairet

H2O Innovation

Mr. Alistair Munro

Gaia Wind

Dr. Victor Monsalvo

FCC Aqualia

Mr. Patrick Buchta

Dupont-Inge

Dr. Domingo Zarzo

SACYR

Mr. Rodrigo Segovia

Almar Water Solutions

Dr. Amy Childress

University of Southern California

Mr. Hiep Le

Gradiant

Dr. Jaichander Swaminathan

IIT Gandhinagar

Dr. Emily Tow

Olin College

Prof. Shadi Hassan

Khalifa University

Dr. Mohammad Wakil Shazad

Northumbria Uni-versity

Mr. Kevin Price

AWTT

Prof. Duc Long Ngheim

University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Prof. Tony Fane

University of New South Wales, Australia

Mr. Neil Palmer

CTO, Osmoflo, Australia

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SUBMISSION

We are seeking original work on a wide variety of topics. Extended Abstract submissions will be accepted from August 15, 2020 until February 1st , 2021 through the online Paper Management System accessible on the IDA WC 2021 website. Authors must create an account in the online paper management system to submit. Extended Abstracts using the template found here. Extended Abstracts poorly formatted will be rejected.

Extended Abstracts are evaluated based on contribution and impact, originality, accuracy, qua-lity of presentation and an appropriate comparison to related works. The submission should state the paper’s purpose, new results and conclusions, if available.

What you need to know:

Please direct all inquiries regarding the Technical Program to papers@idadesal.org. The email subject line should state “IDA World Congress 2021”.

• As English is the official language of the World Congress, papers should be submitted in English.

• No previously published or presented material will be accepted. This will be strictly monitored.

• Detailed information for submission of your abstract and participation requirements, can be found here.

• All draft manuscripts will be reviewed by session Co-chairs for originality, importance of findings and relevance to the theme of the World Congress.

• Information collected from those accepted into the program will be used for marke-ting and promotional purposes such as online announcements, social media, print material, the Final Program and Proceedings.

• The authors of papers for presentation in the Congress will be expected to sign a parti-cipation agreement of requirements and are required to submit a full manuscript and power point presentation.

• All accepted podium oral and digital poster presenters are required to register and pay Congress registration fees once they receive the acceptance letter.

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SCHEDULE

15 August 2020

Call for Extended Abstract Submission

1 February 2021

Closure of Extended Abstract Submission

22 March 2021

Acceptance Notification to Authors

25 May 2021

First draft manuscripts submission deadline

31 July 2021

Presenters registration deadline

Presenter Photo and Bio submissions due

Final manuscript and copyright agreement due

31 August 2021

Review process concluded

Advance Program available

15 September 2021

1st draft PowerPoint presentations due

10 October 2021

Final PowerPoint presentation due

7 November 2021

Final Program Available

Welcome to the Congress

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TOPICS

The IDA seeks the very best quality papers to solidify current industry knowledge and challen-ge existing assumptions to advance growth in our industry. We are interested in hearing success stories, as well as case studies where serious issues were experienced and solved. Sha-ring knowledge helps us to improve technology and our industry as a whole. We encourage submissions focused on practical operations, directly from plant operators. Likewise, cutting-edge research aimed to dramatically enhance the economics of non-conventional water resource solutions.

We encourage authors to take the time to carefully plan their papers, write with clarity, and de-liver practiced, clear and well communicated presentations that strictly run to the allotted time so that all authors have the same opportunity to present their ideas.

Each topic area below is explained with examples, and we encourage authors to think broadly.

Seawater and Brackish Water Desalination

Share your industry best practice case studies, showing successful seawater desalination build and operation experiences. Case studies on mega-plants as well as small scale modular plants are welcome and most interesting would be work performed for Non-Government Organizations. Present novel approaches to the regular approach to design, for example, impro-vements to reverse osmosis projection techniques. Question what we accept as normal and present your ideas on how you think we could improve as an indus-try. Reverse osmosis and thermal techniques are both welcome. It seems reverse osmosis has triumphed over the last few years, but where have all our other techni-ques gone? Long- term studies on Intakes and Outfalls remain extremely relevant. What lessons have we learned regarding brine discharge? Are there any real alternatives for ocean disposal? Examples of regulations and how plants have adhered to these regulations and educated the public will help our industry gain trust with the public at large. Share your city, state or coun-try’s plans to upgrade sea- water desalination capacity in conjunction with existing water supplies and other

“National Taps”.

Water Reuse, Potable and Non-Potable including Public Outreach

We are very interested to hear about city, state and country plans to invest in reuse schemes. Regulations in various jurisdictions, both well establish places such as Singapore and California as well as newer locations for reuse and experiences in approving new regulations. Water safety plans for reuse schemes including their sampling and testing programs. Treatment techniques for reuse such as Membrane Bioreactors, Aquifer Storage and Recovery and others. Studies assessing log removal credits of various reuse techniques and/or how various public authorities have educated the public on reuse safety. Wastewater and virus removal through treatment trains particularly our industry’s experiences during Covid-19 and research supporting process improvements.

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TOPICS

Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment

The IDA strongly encourages papers on industrial water treatment including in Mining, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and other industries. Case studies showing water reuse in industry, for example a case study showing an example reuse of treated tertiary effluent in concrete production or for use in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage oil production. Zero Liquid Discharge technologies and their use for brine concen- tration, including technologies such as Humidification Dehumidification, Membrane Distillation, Forward Osmosis. Success stories as well as cases where issues were experienced and how such issues were solved. Sharing mistakes made for us all to learn from. Focus on practi- cal operations papers. Hybrid technologies for desalina- tion and zero liquid discharge.

Coupling Desalination and Renewable Energy

We’re interested to hear from developers and end-users of large-scale, renewables-driven desalination projects. Solar and wind energy for desalination - is it really feasi- ble, economical, sustainable? This could include the large Photo Voltaic-Reverse Osmosis projects in UAE, Chile, elsewhere, the Concentrated Solar Power hybrids in the UAE and Spain and any other countries. Large projects able to meet USD$0.31-0.45/m3, as well as smaller scale research systems at the cutting edge and dri- ving greater efficiencies. Projects such as we heard from in Brazil like the Agua Doce project are strongly encou- raged to submit papers .

Emerging Technologies, Emerging Issues and Emerging Contaminants

New techniques for desalting water or reusing water or major process improvements to existing technologies that aim to disrupt or differentiate against industry best practice. For example, electrochemical technologies with greatly improved efficiencies, solar still distillation or microbial cell desalination. Issues that have come to light in the last 2-4 years in our industry. Emerging con- taminants and removal by advanced filtration techni- ques such as removal of PFAS or the neurotoxins being produced when advanced oxidation processes (AOP) are applied towards direct potable reuse following Re- verse Osmosis .

Membrane Science

Advances in membrane surface chemistry technology, for energy efficiency improvement or fouling resistance. For example, advanced mixed matrix membranes for seawater desalination, nanotechnology and nanomate- rials in desalination related applications. Other specific examples from previous World Congresses include Thin Film Nanocomposite membrane development, polyme- ric ceramic membranes, and advances in graphene membrane technology.

Environment and Sustainability

Important to the long-term viability of our industry is the environmental impact of our process technologies on the surrounding environment. The IDA are interested to hear both sides of the environmental argument, both for and against desalination. Broad case studies compa- ring multiple site’s environmental impact assessments as well as Environmental Impact Assessment summa- ries are welcome. Impacts of brine management on surrounding seawater receiving water and impacts of brine disposal on inland geographies.

Governance, Finance, and Project Delivery

Successful project delivery models for example for me- ga projects in the Middle East for plants > 600,000m3/ day. Experiences with long term success of special pur- pose vehicle companies. Alliance model projects versus contract models and the pros and cons of each. The long-term economic impacts of sub USD$0.5/m3 desali- nation - how low can we go and how long is this feasible for? Is this positive or negative for our industry as a who- le?

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Thermal Desalination

An update on some of our world’s largest desalination facilities. Long-term operations over 20+ years and expe- riences of robustness in the process. Thermodynamic assessments of thermal technologies and new techni- ques for assessing energy efficiency. Solar thermal pro- cesses such as high-efficiency solar stills. Discussion of materials selection, longevity of materials, partial plant upgrades or any other thermally related topics. Paper ideas include termal Reverse Osmosis hybrids for energy savings.

Pre-Treatment and Post Treatment

Pre-treatment process enhancements, studies involving removal of fouling compounds and cutting-edge re- search on fouling alleviation using existing pre-treatment processes. Novel processes in pretreatment for example, nanobubble generators and novel ultrafil- tration methods. Best practices in dissolved air flotation, dual media filtration and ultrafiltration for seawater desalination, brackish water desalination and water reu- se. Impacts of Harmful Algae Blooms, case studies, feed water monitoring such as using novel instruments to monitor algae pigments or satellite monitoring of ocean water intakes. Novel methods for remineraliza-tion as well as practical process improvements to existing tech- nologies communicated through case studies.

Plant Operations and Digitization

Advanced Control Systems including Artificial Intelli- gence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Digital Twins, dro- nes, and robots. Papers showing real savings and mo- ving beyond these just being buzzwords. Data monito- ring such as applications of novel sensors and biosen- sors. Cybersecurity risks in desalination such as papers to show the depth of the risks experienced by desalina- tion plants whether cloud connected or air-gapped.

Brine Management and Resource Recovery

A new and exciting area of desalination is the recovery of resources from the sea and inland brines. Resources include metals required for the new digital age such as Lithium, Rubidium and other rare earths as well as commonly used materials such as magnesium or chloralkali feed. Technologies could include membranes (electrodialysis or Reverse Osmosis), resins, sorbents or any number of desalination techniques repurposed to fill this new global need. Brine management techniques such as zero liquid discharge remain important to us. What does the market really need and what technology suits each case and how do these techniques compare CAPEX vs OPEX wise? Advanced osmotic technologies for high salinity are of great interest, including both high pressure RO and counterflow RO. Pressure Retarded Osmosis remains an interest area and how we could possibly make energy from desalination brine. Is such a technique economically feasible?

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EVENT INFORMATION

About IDA

The International Desalination Association (www.idadesal.org) is the point of connection for the global desalination and water reuse community. A non-profit organization serving members in over 60 countries and includes 16 regional and national affiliate associations. Its membership comprises scientists, end-users, engineers, consultants and researchers from governments, corporations and academia. IDA is associated with the United Nations as part of a growing international network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The IDA World Congress has been recognized as the premier global event in the desalination and Water Reuse industry since it was first held in 1987. Since our first Congress in 1987, the IDA is committed to the development and promotion of the appropriate use of desalination and desalination technology as a critical part of the solution to address the world’s water pro-blems.

The Congress offers exceptional opportunities to expand your knowledge of current and emer-ging desalination and Water Reuse Technologies. Participants include end users (utilities and industrial), researchers, consultants, academia and manufacturers and suppliers of complete systems and components (inclusive of chemicals and materials).

Venue

ICC Sydney is Asia Pacific’s premier integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment ve-nue, underlining Sydney’s place as one of the world’s most desirable meeting and event desti-nations and providing the ideal platform to collaborate and innovate. Located on Darling Har-bour – ICC Sydney brings together world class conference facilities and accommodation options as well as a diverse range of more than 90 restaurants and bars, all within a 15-minute walk of ICC Sydney.

Activities within the precinct include the Australian National Maritime Museum, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Captain Cook Cruises, Sydney Lyric Theater, Madame Tussauds Sydney, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo.

Overall, Sydney combines exceptional corporate facilities and natural beauty and the dynamism to create real-world change.

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