Join STS AIChE for the March dinner event! This event is promoted by the Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (TIEEP), and will follow the TIEEP Water Forum. The event will be held at the University of Houston - Student Center South, Ballroom Rm 210 (map), 4455 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204. Special thanks to Stantec and Watercare Innovations for sponsoring this event!
Parking validation is included for dinner attendees.
- 4:00PM - 6:00PM TIEEP Water Forum (separate registration - in-person or virtual) 2 PDH by TIEEP
- 6:00PM - 6:30PM Mixer
- 6:30PM - 7:15PM Dinner
- 7:00PM - 7:15PM Dessert, Coffee, Announcements, Section Updates
- 7:15PM - 8:15PM Keynote Presentation (1 PDH by STS)
Dinner Registration
In-Person & Virtual Registration
Dinner Registration Fees
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Registration Fees |
In-Person Registration |
Virtual Registration |
|---|---|---|
|
STS student member |
$10 |
$0 |
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STS YP member / STS Unemployed |
$25 |
$0 |
| STS member | $30 | $0 |
| Non-member | $40 | $0 |
Keynote Presentation (1 PDH available)
Topic
Hydrating Energy: Water's Impact on our Energy System
Abstract
As you may know, the demand for energy has been growing and will continue to grow. Factors such as population growth, rising standards of living in developing countries, and newer trends like the increasing demand for data centers to support artificial intelligence tools will drive the need for abundant, reliable, and affordable energy. Energy is synonymous with prosperity, and to meet future demands, experts advocate for an “all of the above” energy strategy.
An often-overlooked key enabler of our broad energy industry is water. Water and wastewater management are essential in nearly all forms of energy production. Given the finite amount of water on Earth and relatively small reserves of fresh water, it is crucial to use water wisely. Since we cannot create more water, we must meet demand through better global planning, process optimization, water reuse, and utilizing less conventional industrial water sources.
In this talk, I will discuss the interdependency of water and energy and the expanded role of water management in this current environment of growing energy demand. I will delve into specific applications and highlight the critical role of chemical engineering in navigating these constraints to enable energy prosperity.
About the Speaker
Shiladitya (Shil) Basu
Mr. Shiladitya (Shil) Basu is a Principal Chemical Engineer and an Industrial Water Practice leader at Stantec. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and is a Professional Engineer in Texas and Massachusetts. Mr. Basu began his career in 2006 with Siemens Water Technologies, Memcor Division, which is now a part of Dupont, and worked in the municipal water industry for six years before moving to Houston to apply membrane and chemical processes for water treatment in the oil and gas industry. His scope of work has grown to envelop industrial water needs holistically and at Stantec he works to connect the many dots that the industrial client base needs to ensure reliable water sourcing, treatment, reuse, and discharge compliance.
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