Conference NewsNew Workshops - Practical Valve Operation and Maintenance Workshop Learn More
- Fire Hydrant Assessment, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs Learn More
- RAMCAP for Water TTX: Application of the J100 Standard Learn More
Canceled Workshop - Excellent Security Programs
Registration is open. AWWA’s 2010 Distribution Systems Symposium (DSS) and Exposition and Water Security Congress will be held in one location at one time. Each conference will have its own distinct technical programs, but the exhibit hall will be shared. What does this mean for you, the attendee? MORE VALUE. A full-conference registration will provide you access to both conference technical programs and exhibits at no additional cost. Preliminary Technical Program
Facility Tour Fairfax County Water Authority
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
8:00 a.m.–noon
$40 Per Person
Tour Limit of 45 View Informational PDF
Program OverviewDSS 2010 announcement and registration information will be available in June. Please check back at that time for more details. Program TopicsAsset Management Automation & Computer Control Capital Projects - Planning & Delivery Corrosion Control Construction Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention Distribution System O & M Distribution System Water Quality System Modeling and Simulation Applications Energy Management Infrastructure Renewal Instrumentation and Control (SCADA) Metering Pipeline and Pump Station Design Regulatory Trends Safety Security Storage Tank Design, Operation and Maintenance Water Loss Control Water Main Rehabilitation
Who Attends DSS Distribution Specialists Managers Designers & Engineers Project/Program Managers Operators Executive Management
New Workshops Practical Valve Operation and Maintenance Workshop (AM Half-day)
Participants in this workshop will review the fundamentals of valve functions and condition assessment, as well as learn guidelines for valve sizing and selection. In addition, this course will present best practices for GPS use and system integration along with practical instruction on capturing, validating, and using valve information. This workshop will include various case studies and hands-on experience; tools and equipment will be provided. Back to Top Fire Hydrant Assessment, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs (PM Half-day)
The purpose of this half-day workshop is to provide participants with an understanding of a comprehensive fire hydrant assessment and maintenance program. After review of hydrant design, manufacturing, and installation, the workshop will focus on systemwide hydrant assessment and flow-testing program development. Additional topics covered include hydrant maintenance and repair, selection of proper tools and equipment, safety measures, and data collection and tracking procedures. Tools and equipment will be provided for the hands-on portion of this workshop. Back to Top RAMCAP for Water TTX: Application of the J100 Standard (AM Half-day)
As critical national infrastructure, water and wastewater utilities must prepare for all-hazards – no matter how unlikely – that may affect their ability to maintain their mission to protect public health and the environment. Participants of this workshop will be provided with an overview of the new ANSI/ASME-ITI/AWWA J100-10 Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP®) Standard for Risk and Resilience Management of Water and Wastewater Systems, which provides the sector with an all-hazards method for mitigating risk and increasing resilience. The workshop will apply the seven-step RAMCAP process for identifying, analyzing, and managing risks associated with malevolent attacks and naturally occurring hazards to a model utility. This exercise will demonstrate how the application of the J100 standard facilitates resources allocations to maximize mitigation of risk-associated with vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to expedite return to normal service after an incident. The application of common definitions, threats, and metrics for comparing risk, resilience, and risk management benefits allows decision makers to better allocate limited resources. Back to Top
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Exhibitor Resources Current Exhibitor List (PDF) Current Floor Plan (PDF) 2010 DSS Is
Co-Located! Distribution Systems Symposium and Exposition 2010 will be co-located with Water Security Congress 2010. Two events for the price of one! |
