Table of Contents<br/>letter from the honorable senator pete v domenici ......1 . I. Introduction ...............................................................2 II. trends and drivers ....................................................2 III. vision and potential asme roles.............................2 Iv water management technology . strategies and priorities ...........................................3<br/>research and development Implementation education, outreach, and training<br/><br/>v top priority activities ................................................3 . steering committee members ........................................4 workshop participants....................................................4 asme water management technology vision ................5<br/><br/>Acknowledgments<br/>the water management technology vision and roadmap was prepared by ross brindle and katie Jereza of energetics Incorporated under the guidance of dr. michael tinkleman, director, research at asme, and the water management technology vision and roadmap steering committee (roster on page 4). on behalf of asme, we would like to express our appreciation to the water management technology vision and roadmap workshop participants for their input and recommendations (participant list on page 4).<br/><br/>InformatIon contaIned In thIs work has been obtaIned by the amerIcan socIety of mechanIcal engIneers from sources belIeved to be relIable. however, neIther asme nor Its authors or edItors guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any InformatIon publIshed In thIs work. neIther asme nor Its authors and edItors shall be responsIble for any errors, omIssIons, or damages arIsIng out of the use of thIs InformatIon. the work Is publIshed wIth the understandIng that asme and Its authors and edItors are supplyIng InformatIon but are not attemptIng to render engIneerIng or other professIonal servIces. If such engIneerIng or professIonal servIces are requIred, the assIstance of an approprIate professIonal should be sought. asme shall not be responsible for statements or opinions advanced in papers or ... printed in its publications (b7.1.3). statement from the bylaws. copyright 2008, asme<br/><br/><br/>ASME Water Management Technology Vision &amp; Roadmap--Executive Summary<br/><br/>1<br/><br/><br/>I. Introduction<br/>water management technology was a $6.7 billion industry in the united states alone in 2002, according to the u.s. census bureau's most current data. the industry incorporates a wide range of technologies used in water treatment plants and water supply systems, wastewater treatment facilities, desalination and filtration, and water recycling. In the united states, an aging water infrastructure and inefficient water usage are combining to make the current growth in water demand unsustainable. the american society of mechanical engineers (asme) has 127,000 members in 120 countries. approximately 25% of these members work for organizations that are dependent on water availability to process or deliver their primary products and services. the purpose of this ASME Water Management Technology Vision and Roadmap is to guide asme in developing value-added products and services in the area of water management technology that will benefit asme members, the nation, and the global community. asme recognizes the long experience and capabilities of other organizations already addressing water management technology issues and asme, therefore, intends to assume roles that will encourage collaboration and address unmet needs.<br/><br/>· Engineeringprofessionals,likeASMEmembers,must take a leadership role in educating political leaders, industry leaders, and the general public if the complex issues surrounding water usage are to be thoughtfully addressed. these five critical trends and drivers will be the base upon which asme will define its vision for the future and draft specific action plans for the next five years.<br/><br/>III. Vision and Potential ASME Roles<br/>asme has the knowledge, skills, and relationships required to make valuable contributions to improving water management technology systems and practices over the next five years. to that end, asme has drafted the following vision based on the input of workshop participants:<br/><br/>ASME Water Management Technology Vision<br/>by 2012, asme will be recognized as a key resource in the development and integration of water management technology solutions that enable the sustainable use and reuse of water. through promoting research, providing tools, settings standards, and developing educational and public advocacy resources, asme will bring diverse partners together to find multidisciplinary solutions to water management technology issues that protect public health and the environment while conserving precious water supplies and the infrastructure for future generations. asme will play a particularly critical role in addressing water use in the industrial sector through technology--an approach that leverages asme members' vast technical capabilities.<br/><br/>II. Trends and Drivers<br/>water is a diminishing resource that must be conserved, used in sustainable ways, and reused efficiently. many powerful, diverse trends and drivers will shape water management technology in the united states over the next five years. the most important and relevant trends, which will be used to guide asme activities, were defined by water management technology experts at an asmesponsored water management technology vision and roadmap workshop held at the national academy of sciences in washington, d.c., may 9-10, 2007. those trends include the following: · AgeographicallyshiftingU.S.populationcontinuesto increase water demands in areas of limited or diminishing supply. · TheagingU.S.waterinfrastructureiscausingdecreased water quality in municipalities, but will take billions of dollars to repair or replace. · Theproduction,treatment,andtransportofwater increase energy use, and an increase in energy production requires more water for cooling and emissions control, illustrating that water and energy are inextricably linked. · Asdemandsforscarceormore-costlypotabledrinking water increase, industry will increasingly be asked to find ways to use nonpotable &quot;gray&quot; water.<br/><br/>Potential ASME Roles<br/>recognizing the long experience and capability of other organizations already addressing water management technology issues, asme, with the help of experts at the 2007 asme water management technology workshop, has defined the following three roles as most appropriate for asme and its members: · Catalyze Technology Development--asme and its peer societies are ideally suited to serve as a hub for efforts to innovate water management technology. asme can catalyze its technical capacity to assist in the use, reuse, and more effective conservation of water. as a neutral party, asme can provide forums for collaboration for the key players in the water arena that will bring to bear the appropriate expertise to identify the obstacles, help speed progress, and stimulate technology development solutions.<br/><br/>2<br/><br/>ASME Water Management Technology Vision &amp; Roadmap--Executive Summary<br/><br/><br/>· Implement Best Practices--with more than 100 years in the field, asme is among the world's preeminent codes and standards developers, establishing technical definitions and guidelines for designers, manufacturers, and users to promote the safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency of engineering components and equipment. asme can use this experience to aid the development and implementation of best practices for the water management technology industry. · Increase Awareness--as a leading professional society for engineers, asme is in a unique position to increase awareness of water management technology issues and the importance of the efficient use of water to both the technical community and to the public at large. asme could also support a technical knowledge exchange for asme members and others on the energy-water nexus, and on nonpotable and wastewater reuse. additionally, asme's government relations activities, in collaboration with other professional engineering societies, provides advice to government officials at all levels on engineering and technology matters and policies affecting the public interest.<br/><br/>IV. Water Management Technology Strategy and Priorities<br/>asme will pursue a four-part strategy to apply the capabilities, strengths, and resources of asme and its members in a manner that will yield meaningful improvements in water management technology and its practices. within each of the four strategic areas, asme has identified several activities that address unmet needs and align with asme's skills and interests, as follows: · Research and Development--Identify current technological gaps, develop best practices and technologies to fill those gaps, and accelerate technology transfer. · Implementation--promote and facilitate widespread adoption of best management practices and establish codes and standards where needed. · Education, Outreach, and Training--recognize professional excellence, develop communications materials, and create forums to share knowledge and raise awareness. · ASME Alignment--create or realign asme programs to ensure they are effective and relevant to water management technology needs.<br/><br/>Challenges and Opportunities<br/>while attempting to achieve its vision, asme must also be keenly aware of the diverse challenges that currently limits progress in water management technology, including: · Economics--understating the true value of water (by not including embedded energy costs) prevents market forces from giving incentives for sustainable water management. · Tools and Standards--standards for measuring the energy efficiency of water and wastewater management are not well defined for the commercial and industrial sectors, and available training materials on best management practices are limited. · Collaboration--no neutral forum exists for sharing water-related knowledge across multiple disciplines. · Awareness--mechanical engineers are not being attracted to water management technology as a career, nor do they yet see it as part of achieving a greener and more sustainably built environment. · Government--there is currently no federal focal point for industrial water research. · Data and Modeling--existing tools and techniques for evaluating a water system do not effectively integrate dynamic and multidisciplinary aspects of water and energy management. although asme cannot expect to solve these problems alone, the society does have the skills and abilities to help address them.<br/><br/>V. Top-Priority Activities<br/>to embark on its water management technology efforts, asme and its expert water management technology vision and roadmap workshop participants have identified 13 toppriority activities that, if pursued, will make significant and needed contributions to more effective water management technology. each of these priorities is accompanied by a detailed action plan that identifies the key challenges addressed by the activity; articulates the benefits of asme's involvement; and provides preliminary lists of tasks, potential partners, key milestones, and immediate next steps. these priorities include:<br/><br/>Research<br/>·Developbestpracticestomeasureenergyandwater use. ·Evaluatewaterreuseandrecycleeffortsincommercial and industrial applications. ·Establishbestmanagementpractices(BMPs)forindustrial nonpotable water use.<br/><br/>Implementation<br/>·Enhancewaterreuseandrecycleeffortsincommercial and industrial applications through best management practices (bmp) workshops. ·Cross-fertilizecodes,standards,andtechnologiesfrom one industry to others (e.g., nuclear industry, military specification, and space shuttle pumps). ·Identifylessonslearnedbythenuclearindustry,such as high-performance pumps, that can be applied to the water/wastewater area.<br/>3<br/><br/>ASME Water Management Technology Vision &amp; Roadmap--Executive Summary<br/><br/><br/>Education, Outreach, and Training<br/>·Showcaseexcellenceandinnovationinindustrialwater management technology through a new asme society award. ·PublishaseriesofarticlesforMechanical Engineering magazine or asme technical journals on water management technology. ·Createatrainingcourseforindustryonwatermanagement technology and sustainability. ·Conductwatermanagementtechnologytraining workshops at existing asme technical conferences. ·EvaluatethebenefitsofdevelopinganASMEWater management technology certification program.<br/><br/>·Conductadesigncontestwithasystems-levelfocusin water management technology. ·Hostlocalandregionalstudentmeetingsoncareersin water management technology. the ASME Water Management Technology Vision and Roadmap provides a clear path forward for asme to begin addressing some of the most serious issues in water management technology. asme will work in partnership with its members, related organizations, and other stakeholders to create the new technologies and practices that are needed to achieve this vision over the coming five years and beyond.<br/><br/>Steering Committee Members<br/>asme greatly appreciates the efforts of the water management technology vision and roadmap steering committee, whose guidance has been instrumental in helping to define an appropriate role for asme in the water management technology arena. steering committee members include: Mr. Keith Carns* global energy partners, llc Ms. Shannon Cunniff department of defense Mr. Burton Dicht* asme Ms. Norma Johnston* asme Mr. Richard Laudenat asme Dr. John Lyon* environmental protection agency Mr. Raj Manchanda* asme Mr. John Merson* sandia national laboratories Dr. Darrell Pepper* university of nevada las vegas Dr. Philip Rolchigo pentair Mr. Terry Shoup* asme Ms. Brandes Smith* asme Mr. Richard C. Sustich university of Illinois at urbana-champaign Dr. Michael Tinkleman* asme Dr. John Voeller office of science and technology policy Mr. David Weiman* agricultural resources<br/><br/>Workshop Participants<br/><br/>the following individuals participated in and made valuable contributions to this ASME Water Management Technology Vision and Roadmap: Ms. Katherine Hollinger fda Dr. Richard Jacobsen Idaho state university Dr. I. S. Jawahir university of kentucky Ms. Katie Jereza energetics Incorporated Ms. Jane Kucera nalco global equipment solutions Mr. Pramod Kulkarni california energy commission Dr. Cindy Lee national science foundation Dr. Russell LeFevre Ieee Dr. Audrey Levine epa Mr. David Martin energetics Incorporated * also a workshop participant and valued contributor. Dr. Martin Allen awwarf Dr. Philip Beauchamp ge-global research Mr. Ross Brindle energetics Incorporated Mr. Joshua Dickinson water reuse foundation Mr. Michael Dimitriou water &amp; wastewater equipment manufacturers association Ms. Noha El-Ghobashy asme Dr. Ahmad Fakheri bradley university Dr. Robert Goldstein eprI Ms. Caterina Hatcher epa energy star Ms. Stephanie Meadows apI Mr. Charles Noss epa Mr. Edward Osann potomac resources, Inc. Ms. Lindsay Pack energetics Incorporated Dr. Nag B. Patibandla rensselaer polytechnic Institute Mr. Kyle Schilling asce-ewrI Mr. Gerald Sehlke Idaho national laboratory Mr. Stephen Shulder constellation energy Mr. Justin Young asme<br/><br/>4<br/><br/>ASME Water Management Technology Vision &amp; Roadmap--Executive Summary<br/><br/><br/>ASME Water Management Technology Vision &amp; Roadmap--Executive Summary<br/><br/>5