The Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program, led by the University of Houston's UH Energy initiative and funded through a grant from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), is hosting a water forum focusing on energy efficiency and decarbonization in the industrial use of water.
"Water, energy and carbon emissions are inextricably linked, and opportunities abound to improve energy efficiency while saving water and decarbonizing," said Alan Rossiter, executive director of external relations and educational programs with UH Energy.
The May 4 hybrid event – offered virtually and in-person – will offer participants tools, strategies and examples for attaining energy efficiency and decarbonization in both existing manufacturing plants and new facilities.
The forum will include three presentations:
Designing Pump Systems to Reduce Energy Consumption Toward Greater Sustainability
Presenter: Matthew Derner, manager of business development, education and training resources with Hydraulic Institute/Pump Systems Matter.
This presentation will provide an overview of pump curves and how they can be used to identify efficiency improvement opportunities, including the Pump Savings Calculator and the HI Energy Rating, with examples. It will also review the Pump Industry Fundamental Body of Knowledge and Pump System Fundamentals, Pump System Optimization and Assessment and Pump System Professional Assessment courses.
Streamlining the Search for Energy Savings in Utilities
Presenter: Clayton Harris, engineering manager with Hydrus Works, LLC.
This presentation will discuss the cultural and technical foundation of a continuous improvement approach, ensuring utility engineers have the right tools, data, and expertise at their fingertips to streamline the search for saving energy and water.
Energy in Transition: Reverse Osmosis and the Economics of Green Hydrogen Production
Presenter: Jack Highberger, managing director with Hatenboer-Water Americas.
This presentation will highlight how reverse osmosis and desalination can play a critical role in the economic efficiency of green hydrogen projects, as well as the transition through the intermediate steps of gray and blue hydrogen.
The event is open to the public and free to attend, but advance registration is needed.
