Wim-ChineseDWSummit-Audenaert-print.pdf

1、Bringing digital water from hype to value:todays and future applications in Europe and North AmericaPlenary lectureJune 4th,2025Shanghai,ChinaWim Audenaert,PhD,EngCo-founder and CEOOutline1.The hype and the needs2.The big opportunities3.Examples from EU and US4.Take homesDigital water:hype or trend?

2、3The landscape of human competenceHans Moravec,“When will computer hardward match the human brain?”Journal of Evolution and Technology,1998,vol.1Max Tegmark,Life 3.0 being human in the age of Artificial IntelligenceShort presentation name6THE LANDSCAPE OF HUMAN COMPETENCETextThe use of the phrase di

3、gital twin as function of timeShort presentation name7Question:How will this translate to adoption in the water industry?2015Our integrated water system:the big challengesClimate change mitigationClimate change adaptationFuture-proof system designMore stringent effluent requirementsContaminants of e

4、merging concernWater reuse/water fit for purposeNeed for alternative drinking water sourcesOur integrated water system:the big challengesThe business case of digital water10The business case of digitalEmerging challengesEmerging technology2025The business case of digitalEmerging challengesEmerging t

5、echnology2025The business case of digitalEmerging challengesEmerging technology2025ExamplesFocus of this presentation:treatmentNetworksAssetsTreatmentExample 1:advanced treatment digital twinNetherlandsExample 1:advanced treatment(Netherlands)The full-scale tertiary treatment plantReal-time digital

6、twin0102030405060708090100Removal(%)DataModelMicropollutant predictionThe business caseShort presentation name21ddd21TextThe needsPilot testing(technology assessment)Planning stageDesign stageEffluent requirementsLimited experienceOperational stageTrainingMonitoring and controlTh