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nnovating power and water systems does not end in providing reliable and low-cost utilities to consumers. It is more than what you drink and what makes your devices running. From pipes to power plants, power and water leaders have invested in every part of the system to make sure that everything is efficiently working and is not making a negative impact on the environment.

Growing population, risks of climate change, and pollution attributed to the sector are just some of the dilemmas that industry leaders are trying to solve. Companies are also looking for ways to offer cheaper products and services while maintaining a positive image regarding commercialization of utilities. Keeping up with the demands is never easy as every step they make is scrutinized for utilities are considered human rights. Despite the challenges and controversies continually faced by the industry, these power and water leaders will remain unstoppable in their mission of providing the best utility services to different communities. Today, we will run down these leaders who sparked change and phenomenal innovation in the sector. For our February issue, we had H.E. Dr. Rashid Alleem, Chairman of Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA), who discussed about how the company ranks as one of the best utility providers in the Arab world, investing heavily in energy efficiency program and technologies. Meanwhile, the cover for the March issue is Miguel Angel Sanz, International Desalination Association (IDA) President and Shannon McCarthy, the Secretary-General. Their leadership

Indeed, 2018 is a short year to house all the innovations that these PWL leaders are working on but it is certain that in the coming years, we will witness a greater advancement in the utility sector with high hopes that global accessibility to power and water will be resolved.

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A Phenomenal Year for Power and Water Innovations envisions to increase water accessibility and sustainability through innovative water management solutions. Meanwhile, Nikola Tesla, the father of electricity, was our April front cover. Tesla’s origins, his relationships with people and why he preferred to be chaste, and how people in the scientific and engineering communities celebrate his legacy around the world have been discussed. The following month also unraveled an equally interesting story as Akon, a Hollywood music icon, has ignited a mission to bring power to millions of Africans through Akon Lighting Africa. June gave us the delightful story of Hemant Sikka, an Indian national and president of the Powerol & Spares Business of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a USD 19 billion company, has a leadership position in utility vehicles and is the world’s largest tractor company, by volume. For the succeeding issue, we had Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive Australian Water Association (AWA) who is now represents more than 100 water utility products to the water industry, and 4,000 water professionals working within the industry. A fresh and captivating topic for the PWL sector floated in August as we discussed the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or robotics and how it can shape the industry to having more competent operations. On the other hand, Trish White, the National President and Board Chair of Engineers Australia explains the life of the organization with its dreams for the profes-

sion and how opportunities will be opened for women and for their capability towards diversity in the workforce.

For the last two months of catering PWL leaders, we had a story on how drones can turn the conventional utility operations to something phenomenal. This futuristic technology will help make the working environment safer and more cost-efficient unlike when using traditional operational procedures. In November, we told the story of Said Jahanmir, the president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and about their timeless mission which is “to promote and advance engineering to improve quality of life.” Indeed, 2018 is a short year to house all the innovations that these PWL leaders are working on but it is certain that in the coming years, we will witness a greater advancement in the utility sector with high hopes that global accessibility to power and water will be resolved.

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H.E. Dr. Rashid Alleem

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SEWA: Reducing Energy Consumption, Generating Maximum Customer Happiness While most companies, institutions and organizations find it important to prioritize customer service, only few have proven to turn those promises into actions. For Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA), not only do they promote various water and energy conservation awareness, they make sure that their services can reduce energy consumption and generate maximum customer happiness among the citizens. SEWA provides water, electricity, and natural gas to its 1.5 million customers - residents and businesses throughout the Sharjah region, and is also responsible for residential services including street lighting. Faced with increasing power and water needs, and a rapidly growing population, SEWA is intensifying its efforts and resources to meet customer requirements and exceed expectations. In this exclusive interview with H.E Dr. Rashid Alleem, Chairman of Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA), learn more about their greatest achievements, latest innovations, their future

plans and what makes SEWA different from other utility providers around the world.

Describe SEWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past achievements or breakthrough projects. We promote various water and energy conservation awareness, the conservation department handles awareness programs to consumers by providing them with a set of educational and practical tools that aid in facilitating behavioral change to reduce energy and water consumption by 30% in five years. SEWA won the best Arab idea in the field of reducing water consumption, for the idea of creating a device to detect and stop internal spills in the Arab Ideas Competition organized by Dubai Quality Group and announced its results during the Ideas Arabia International Conference & Competition 2017. We promote eco-friendly machines and equipment. SEWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smart Home initiative

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presents some very exciting opportunities to change the way we live and work, and to reduce energy consumption at the same time. This technology provides many opportunities for achieving more sustainable outcomes. For example: we have changed all our light bulbs with Philips LED lights and have taken actions to recycle the printer.

SEWA footprint:

SEWA is the first utility provider in the Arab world that has secured 50001:2011 (Energy Management) and applied the principles of energy technologies will ensure a secure and prosperous future and a healthy environment for generations to come.

Peak Hour (one saving hour):

Green Bill Initiative:

We have made our services easy for the customers. This not only helps in promoting sustainability and preserve natural resources and reducing carbon emission but also helps payment very easy and accessible. This enables the customers to update their profiles, review electronic bill and also make payment easy through online payment. This raised customer satisfaction and the customers don’t have to come to office to pay their bills.

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We track of the significant sources of GHG emissions within our operational boundaries. The largest source of GHG emissions occurs from the fossil fuel consumption in our power plants and desalination units. We have been actively reducing the consumption of HFO and LFO in the plants and increasing the use of natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel. Peak Hour initiative was launched by the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. As per the directive, July 1 is the chosen date to hold the initiative ‘One Saving Hour’ from 2.30 to 3.30pm every year. This initiative is aimed at promoting the culture of conservation and raising awareness about the rational use of electricity, water conservation and reduction of toxic emissions. This is done in order to raise the awareness of officials of government bodies and institutions, community leaders and individuals on the importance of electricity and water.

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Below are the list of achievements of H.E. Dr Rashid Alleem. Honorable Titles

• Business Award in Innovation 2017 by Ambassador of Belgium • Global Green Ambassador Award by DMG in Global Solar Leaders Summit • 100 most sustainable CEOs by world sustainability award, 2017 • The ambassador of peace & happiness in the Arab world by VOK, 2017 • Exemplary leader in the UAE by multinational business academy, 2017 • Global environmental award by global environment & energy foundation (geef), 2017 • Life time achievement award – people forum of India • The knowledge ambassador of UAE in 2015

• Green ambassador of UAE in 2014 • Golden arrow award in 2014 • Goodwill ambassador for peace, care and relief in GCC countries, middle east and North Africa’ in 2014 • 2013 extraordinary human by united nations worldpeace organization • Environmentalist of the year 2012 by prime minister of Malaysia Dr. Mahathir Mohamad • Global champion of climate change in 2011 • Maritime personality for 2009 by Marine Biz Tv • Celebrity of the year by Khaleej Times newspaper in 2008

Prestigious Awards

• Award for excellence in energy saving and reduction of CO2 emission • Honored guest speaker award by Pakistani Business Council • Inspirational leader award-

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2017 and a special memento for social sustainability and through innovation achievement – 2017 – the Indian human welfares & vigilance. Org Awarding the degrees of doctorate from Indian peace university – usa “social sustainability and through innovation’ and award from Indian human welfare and vigilance organization for “social sustainability and through innovation – 2017 on 12-08-2017. Friend of Singapore sustainability award , 2017 Golden friends of India award, 2017 by IBPC 13th middle east CEO excellence awards, 2016 Best employer brand in UAE in 2016 Award of excellence’ by Daimler-Mercedes Benz in 2014 Global economic development leadership award in 2014 Certificate of knight award by ISO in 2013 Arab organization award for CSR initiatives in 2013+ Middle east business leaders awards in 2012 Jewels of muslim world award in 2012 League of Arab States in 2007 Excellence in leadership award from assocham in India in 2008

Remarkable Achievements

• Training & human Capital Development, Alleem Knowledge Center, by Middle East Business Leaders, 2012 • Among the 100 UAE nationals to have contributedimmensely to the happiness of UAE. Power & Water Leaders • February 2018

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usage as well as the time, cost, and environmental impact of traveling to pay bills in person. SMART Homes Initiative: SEWA installed 20,000 smart meters into homes, which enable the consumers to see the meter reading as a simplified consumption rate, allowing the customer to appreciate their energy consumption. Moreover it allows SEWA employees to take meter readings remotely without having to visit each site physically. • As a tribute to Dr. Alleem’s dexterous administrative acumen, The Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF) award 2008 honored Hamriyah Free Zone for its support and for recognizing best practices and promoting excellence.

Books

• I am committed to the 17 global goals • The SEWA Way • Sustainability- The Fourth Wave of Economy • My Green Journey in Hamriyah • Inspirational Stories, • My Leadership Secrets • Is Success a Sin? • Successful Marketing Plan • The 13 Critical Traits of Team Dynamics

What are SEWA’s latest innovations and current technologies? SEWA has started an energy efficiency program in line with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi for Sharjah to become the UAE City of 14

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Conservation. The objective of the SEWA energy efficiency program is to help and facilitate the reduction of consumption of electricity and water in the buildings of Sharjah. Experience from projects already done show that we can easily save around 25% to 30% of the annual consumption in buildings bringing significant costs savings. SEWA targets to innovate into the three key enablers of the Green Growth which are the three: resource efficient, socially inclusive, and low carbon. When these three key enablers are implemented this means that you implement the Green Growth approach within your environment. And this will enable SEWA towards Sustainability. And always remember, the sustainability is not a target to reach but it’s an approach that you need to apply and follow. Green Bill Campaign: SEWA deployed Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing to enable customers to pay bills online, reducing paper

Region’s Biggest Smart Control Screen introduced in 2015: This screen enables SEWA to monitor the performance and functioning of power plants round the clock. Digital Archiving of SEWA documents: In order to install a more efficient record and document management system, SEWA installed heavy dutyKodak Alaris scanners in its centralized office which has reduced the time taken for document retrieval drastically. We aim to digitise all files within the next 3-4 years. Digital customer service platform: This platform is designed to help make it easier for the utility to track how much water its 450,000 customers are using and then design service programs that help them reduce how much water they consume. Additionally, the smart network devices to monitor & control the water network and to efficiently manage the water distribution system to minimize water leakages, and non-revenue water.

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SEWA is the first utility provider in the Arab world that has secured 50001:2011 (Energy Management) and applied the principles of energy resources maintenance. We believe that using renewable and lean energy technologies will ensure a secure & prosperous future and a healthy environment for generations to come.

Organizational Goals, Initiatives and Strategies: Our goal is to continue implementing the latest technologies to enhance the delivery of services and further educate Sharjah’s residents on ways in which energy consumption can be reduced and generate maximum customer happiness among our citizens. We started this journey about 3 years ago. • Green Bill: SEWA Generated 99% of all customer bills as electronic bills since January 2017, reduced billing costs by 80.5%, and increased online payment collection by 80%. • The new water storage system: Sensors attached to metering devices scan SEWA s 2,200-mile water network, looking for early signs of wasted water. Data captured from the sensors is mapped to customer account

records and in CCNB, where it is analyzed and used to generate invoices, estimate service needs, and take steps to stem consumption or waste. It is also expected to detect hidden water leakages. The new sensors, which are installed on water pipes and individual customer meters, can alert SEWA staff of cracked customer’s tanks, torn pipes, broken fixtures or sudden increases in usage. • Improved Security: Minimized threats to personal and financial data by increasing security controls, including restricted access based on user type and improved system monitoring. • Digital Archiving: Around 30 heavy duty scanners were installed and 50 more are in the pipeline, scanning 500,000 pages a month. • Mobile App- The latest version of the mobile app aims to enhance the user experience and will provide multiple payment options, bill history, carbon footprint and graphical representation of consumption for each account.

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Challenges:

Improve customer service and minimize greenhouse gas emissions by enabling utilities customers to pay invoices online rather than needing to travel to the nearest payment counter. Reduce energy consumption and meet demands of the ever increasing population simultaneously.

What are the future plans of SEWA? LED Solar Street Project: SEWA uses natural gas to provide electricity. SEWA currently applied small solar application only instead of power plant, covering 30 km of LED solar street light which is the longest distance compared to other emirates. Traditional bulbs will be replaced with energysaving LED bulbs to protect the environment and assure the project’s sustainability. SEWA is using eco-friendly, energy-efficiency lamps and lighting solutions as part of its policy of using renewable Power & Water Leaders • February 2018

energy and ensuring optimum utilization of resources, in compliance with energy conservation principles of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and International Standardization Organization’s ISO 50001 which promotes using energy efficiently to help organizations save money, as well as conserve resources and tackle climate change. ISO 50001 supports organizations in all sectors to use energy more efficiently, through the development of an energy management system.

Solar Initiative:

Recently SEWA has agreed with Bee’ah and Masdar, under the banner of the newly formed Emirates Waste to Energy Company, to receive energy from the under- construction waste – to – energy plant. The “waste – to – energy plant” joint venture in Sharjah represents an important step in our endeavor towards sustainability and bold and unconventional solution to address the increasing development challenges in realization of the UAE’s vision

for a sustainable future. SEWA has started an energy efficiency program in line with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi for Sharjah to become the UAE City of Conservation. The objective of the SEWA energy efficiency program is to help and facilitate the reduction of consumption of electricity and water in the buildings of Sharjah. Experience from projects already done shows that we can easily save around 25% to 30% of the annual consumption in buildings bringing significant cost savings. SEWA targets to innovate into the three key enablers of the Green Growth, which are resource efficient, socially inclusive, and low carbon. When these three key enablers are implemented, this means that you implement the Green Growth approach within your environment and this will enable SEWA towards Sustainability. Sharjah is first to implement “Solar Street Light” projects, covering 20km stretch of roads, and has been successfully commissioned as part of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority’s (SEWA) green energy drive. The project was started by Biz Tech International, a division of Paradigm Pioneers Group, lightened up the streets across Al Sajaa Industrial Area, Al Barashi, Al Zubair, Bateah, Mleiha Road and Al Mahathab of Sharjah. The authorizing of the pioneering green street projects, highlighting 600 pols

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installed with 1,200 solar panels, follows the successful installation of solar panels at SEWA head office by Biz Tech International.

360 – degree view of eachcustomer to instantly trace their historical record, leading to faster resolution.

What makes SEWA different from other utility providers around the world?

By using smart metering devices integrated with a digital customer service platform to automate billing and track consumption, also by using smart network devices to monitor & control the water network and to efficiently manage the water distribution system to minimize water leakages, and non – revenue water, SEWA aims to cut Sharjah’s water losses by more than 15% by doing more than 17 million gallons of the 110 million gallons will be saved every day.

SEWA provides water, electricity, and natural gas to its 1.5 million customers - residents and businesses throughout the Sharjah region, and is also responsible for residential services including street lighting and waste water treatment. Faced with increasing power and water needs, and a rapidly growing population, SEWA is intensifying its efforts and resources to meet customer requirements and exceed expectations and technology plays a vital role in bolstering customer happiness. We have made our services easy for the customers. For example, the Green Bill Initiative not only helps in promoting sustainability, preserving natural resources and reducing carbon emission but also helps make payment very easy and accessible. This enables the customers to update their profiles, review electronic bill and make payment easy through online payment. This raised customer satisfaction and the customers don’t have to come to office to pay their bills. Increased customers satisfaction by enabling them to rapidly pay invoices anywhere and anytime without needing to travel or wait in long queues during working hours, saving both valuable time and travel costs and reduced queues at payment counters, where customers frequently waitedfor up to an hour, by implementing a powerful utilities billing system that enables customers to walk in and pay bills instantly, improving quality of life both for citizens and SEWA staff. Improved customer service by providing back – office and customer – facing employees with a

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Miguel Angel Sanz President International Desalination Association (IDA)

Miguel Angel Sanz is currently Director of Strategic Development of SUEZ, Treatment Solutions. He has 32 years of professional experience in desalination as well as in the drinking water and wastewater fields. Working with SUEZ group, he has a stake in promoting innovation in the field of membrane desalination, and he has taken part in the design, build or operation of more than 40 brackish or seawater desalination plants, in the five Continents. Mr. Sanz has been a member of the IDA Board of Directors since 2009, and currently serves as President. He has served in leadership roles on several IDA committees including IDAS World Congress, Technical Programs, Site Selection, Membership and Election, and Awards and Publications. Mr. Sanz received his Industrial Engineer degree in 1981 from Bilbao High Technical School of Engineers.

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Making Our Water Accessible and Sustainable By Shannon McCarthy, IDA Secretary General In the last few years, several studies on world water needs and resources have been performed by national, international, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These include the World 16

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Bank, ICARDA, NASA, CGIAR, WRI, UN agencies and others. Most have forecasted that world water consumption will increase dramatically in the next 30 years. The increase most often

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to manage, operate and maintain complex water systems, and political instability. The World Resources Institute performed a study, which identifies countries that have, or will have, water requirements significantly in excess of the sustainable rate of use of water from conventional sources. It evaluated current and forecast water requirements of 167 countries for the 25-year period from 2015 to 2040. The study identified 33 countries that will have extremely high-water stress or potential scarcity in 2040. Advanced water treatment systems - desalination and water reuse, provide the only sustainable new source of fresh water for the world’s growing population. Desalination is now practiced in 150 countries, and we estimate that more than 300 million people around the world rely on desalinated water for some or all their daily needs. With water reuse programs, precious water resources can be recycled for drinking water, agriculture or industrial purposes, thus augmenting water supplies from other sources and conserving water resources. How can nations or parts of nations increase water accessibility and sustainability? There are only two possibilities – reduce consumption or increase the supply. The first step is better water management and in developing countries this usually requires human and institutional capacity building. Water management also requires maintaining or establishing the distribution system to deliver water to users and to prevent leaks and pilfering. estimated is 50% no later than 2050. Currently one fifth of the world’s population lives with limited access to water, most of these people in developing countries. The studies I refer to agree on another point. This is that the forecast water requirements cannot be satisfied by conventional water resources and that increased non-conventional water supply solutions, primarily from desalination and water reuse, will be needed. The biggest obstacles in satisfying this need are most likely to be lack of funds, shortages of local personnel with capacity

The second step in reducing consumption is more efficient use of water. The largest use of water, worldwide, is agriculture, which uses 70% of all the water used for human activities. The next largest is the production of energy primarily from fossil fuels which uses 15%. The remaining 15% is shared between industry, services, and individuals. IDA has established alliances with many of the world’s leading organizations focused on solving these issues. The greatest opportunities for reductions are obviously in agriculture through more efficient Power & Water Leaders • March 2018

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means of irrigation, growing crop varieties that require less water, and concentrating agricultural activity in areas where conventional water resources are relatively plentiful. For example, the State of Qatar has heavily invested in Africa and South America to secure agriculture production and Saudi Arabia has done so in Ethiopia. In terms of agriculture and the circular water economy, IDA is now a partner organization of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its WASAG Framework is designed to bring together key players across the globe and across sectors to tackle the collective challenge of using water better in agriculture to ensure food security for all. Including IDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation, FAO has established partnerships with 48 organizations globally. With over 194 member states now part of the United Nations, FAO works in more than 130 countries worldwide. The next best opportunity to reduce water consumption is replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, principally solar and wind. To this end, IDA has entered into an agreement with the Global Solar Council (GSC) to promote desalination technologies powered by solar energy. IDA has also recently formed the IDA Sustainable Water Resources Foundation (SWRF), established in the United States as a non-profit foundation, US 501 (c) (3). In addition, IDA is a founding member of the Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; H2O minus CO2, a collaborative global climate initiative launched in 2015. In conclusion, non-conventional water supply solutions have a vital role to play in filling the gap between limited natural water resources and a reliable source of clean water to meet growing needs. Making our water accessible and sustainable requires innovative approaches to close the gap, which is both a challenge and an opportunity. Efficient water resource management, resilient infrastructure development, and implementation of renewable energy, desalination, and water reuse solutions, are all essential to offsetting water scarcity. At IDA, we advocate the use of advanced water treatment processes to ensure water security. We connect people with ideas and solutions. This is our mission and has been for the last 45 years.

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Shannon McCarthy Secretary General International Desalination Association Ms. McCarthy has extensive experience working internationally and specifically with the Middle East and North Africa region, in the field of water sustainability, research and application of nonconventional water resource technologies. She has served the International Desalination Association in the role of First Vice President, Chair of the Foundation and Public Outreach Committee, and champion for the IDA Sustainable Water Resources Foundation. Prior to IDA, Ms. McCarthy, served as a Partner of United4Water, a consulting firm operating in the water, food and energy sectors and as the Deputy Center Director of the Middle East Desalination Research Center, an international intergovernmental nonprofit organization, born through the Water Working Group of the Middle East Peace Process and based in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman with Diplomatic status. Ms. McCarthy completed an executive study program related to Public Policy and Management for Infrastructure Development at John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and holds a BA degree in International Relations from San Francisco State University.

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About IDA

Connecting People and Ideas to Water Solutions The International Desalination Association (IDA) is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading resource for information and professional development for the global desalination industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the only global association focused exclusively on desalination and water reuse technologies.

additional 4,000 affiliate members around the world. Our membership includes scientists, utilities and other end-users, engineers, consultants, financiers, developers, researchers and students representing governments, corporations and academia.

IDA is committed to development and promotion of the appropriate use of desalination and desalination technology globally in water supply, water reuse, water pollution control, water purification, water treatment and other water sciences and technology. IDA carries out this mission by encouraging research, promoting and exchanging communication, disseminating information, and supporting education in the field of desalination and water sciences. A non-profit association, IDA is associated with the United Nations as part of a growing international network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Our educational resources include scholarships, the IDA Fellowship Program, Young Leaders Program and the IDA Desalination Academy. Our publications and online and multi-media communications provide ready access to timely industry information. Workshops and conferences held around the world explore specific topics in depth, and our biennial IDA World Congress is widely recognized as is the premier global event for the desalination and water reuse community.

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IDA is also committed to informing the public about desalination and water reuse, and their critical role in providing new, reliable and sustainable sources of fresh water around the world. www.idadesal.org

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Top Accomplishments of IDA Serves as the worldwide hub of information, education and businessbuilding connections for the global desalination and water reuse industry IDA World Congress, held every two years and widely recognized as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier event on desalination and water reuse 16 Affiliate organizations from around the world Recognized by the UN as a partner NGO FAO WASAG Partnership

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Top Accomplishments of IDA Action for Good Initiatives Young Leaders Program IDA Academy Program Water Awards Establishment of the IDA Sustainable Water Resources Foundation HWE-IDA Master Program in Desalination IDA Fellowship Award Program and Channabasappa Memorial Scholarship

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HOW NIKOLA TESLA LIT UP THE WORLD A Geniusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Story of Alternation Fates Words by Francis Bautista and Kevin Facun Photos by Tesla Universe and Tesla Collection

Humanity has come a long way in terms of the way we power our technology. From manual labor, our ancestors sought alternative sources of power for centuries to push the boundaries of our industries. Eventually, they stumbled upon a means to harness energy from moving electrons. From there, our skies became adorned with power lines that deliver electricity straight to our homes, ready for use. In place of torches in our homes are now lightbulbs that come alive with a simple flip of a switch. The history of electricity production shows a battle of contributions to bring forth the best form for delivering electric energy. Up to the present, the modern alternating current (AC) reigns supreme as the leading form which electricity is distributed commercially. And throughout time, Nikola Teslaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributions in developing AC as the form of electricity for commercial use amidst competition and financial struggles are unmatched to this day. It pays to wonder just what genius paved the way for humanity to make use of electricty for daily living. Indeed, its wonders would have been all but a dream if not for the story of a man who built its concepts to where they are now.

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Early Sparks

On July 10, 1856, Nikola Tesla was born to Milutin Tesla and Duka Tesla in the village Smiljan, in present day Croatia. In his early years, Tesla would repeatedly suffer from illness. These include seeing visions and blinding flashes of light before his eyes. Such visions were accompanied by his ideas including solutions to particular problems he encountered. Tesla was also prone to disease in his early years. He contracted cholera in 1873, wherein he was bedridden for nine months and neared death multiple times. Still suffering from the disease, however, he ran from home to Tomingaj. There he explored the mountains and became stronger, both physically and mentally. Throughout his journeys, Tesla read many of Mark Twain’s works which aided in his miraculous recovery from cholera, according to him. As a child, he had the ability to visualize his future inventions in great detail. These visions are of extreme precision – comprising of the device’s dimensions prior to its construction. This ability enabled him to use his own memory instead of making sketches of his inventions. Tesla also had frequent flashbacks during his childhood about events that occured in his past.

His Potential’s Origins

Nikola was born to a family of seven. His father, Milutin Tesla served as an Eastern Orthodox priest. On the other hand, his mother, Duka Tesla, had a knack for for crafting mechanical appliances and memorizing Serbian epic poems despite not receiving a formal education. In his family, Nikola was the second youngest among five siblings. His sisters named Angelina, Marica, and Milka, and a brother named Dane who died in a horse riding accident when he was only five.

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Charges that Repel and Attract

Throughout his life, Tesla never married and preferred to be chaste. This, he believed, helped him in his scientific endeavors. Once, he held great regard for women but later changed mind when they started taking positions that were usually occupied by men. The pursuit of power by women, for him, made them lose their femininity. Up to the end, Tesla chose to disregard any form of relationships and resorted his full attention instead to his work. Thus, he became prone to seclude himself with his work. In the few times he attended social events, many people found him to be admirable, noting his “distinguished sweetness, generosity, and force.” Julian Hawthorne, a close friend of Tesla, noted the peculiar things he was fond of aside from his work. These include poetry, philosophy, fine music, language, and food. In the realm of science, Tesla became good friends with Robert Underwood, Francis Marion Crawford, Stanford White, Johnson, Fritz Lowenstein, among others. He also became close acquaintances of Mark Twain, renowned novelist. Often, they spent a great deal of time together even outside of his laboratory.

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Tesla credited his mother for his creative abilities and eidetic memory due to her knack for crafting tools and mechanical appliances. Such gifts her mother possessed despite not receiving a formal education. In 1870, Tesla headed for Karlovac to attend high school at the Higher Real Gymnasium. During his stay, initial curiosities on electricity grew in him during demonstrations by his physics professor. He later referred to the sparks as a “mysterious phenomena” that urged him to know more. Tesla’s gifts in mathematics began to show, being able to perform integral calculus in his head. He graduated in 1873, within three years instead of the expected four, further attesting to his skill. 42

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Amplifying Talents through Education Tesla attended Austrian Polytechnic In 1875 through a Military Frontier scholarship. He excelled on his first year, never missing a lecture and earning top marks in class. He also formed a Serb cultural club and later on, received a letter of commendation from the dean to his father which read, “Your son is a star of first rank.” Tesla also studied electric components, formulating his own designs which even grew to arguments with his professors over the supposed lack of purpose of commutators in a Grammo Dynamo.

In his first year in the Polytechnic, Tesla worked extended hours due to his father making light of his awards. In his second year however, Tesla became addicted to gambling, causing him to lose his scholarship. This extended to playing billiards, until such time that his examinations came up and he was unable to prepare. Due to this, he did not get his marks for the last semester of the third year and left the university without graduating. To hide his predicament in school, Tesla left Graz and severed ties with his family in December 1878. He moved to Maribor and served as a draftsman for 60 florins per month. He later headed back to Gospić for being caught not having a residence permit. Upon his return, Tesla gave lessons to a large class in his old school in Gospić.

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As a would-be professional, Tesla got his first taste of the industry when he moved to Budapest, Hungary, and worked at its Telephone Exchange. Construction was yet to finish when he arrived, so he served instead as a draftsman in the Central Telegraph Office. With his help, the Budapest Telephone Exchange became functional in just a few months. Due to this, Tesla was given the chief electrician position. During his time in the Exchange, Tesla greatly improved the equipment of the Central Station. Later on, he even claimed to have perfected a telephone repeater or amplifier that was never put on patent or given a proper description.

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“The progressive development of man is vitally dependent on invention. It is the most important product of his creative brain. Its ultimate purpose is the complete mastery of the mind over the material world, the harnessing of the forces of nature to human needs,” Tesla’s words in his autobiography entitled My Inventions published in 2006. Nikola Tesla was a genius of the first magnitude. He is considered to have possessed one of the greatest minds in all of man’s history. But more than his cognitive prowess, he was a technological visionary. He could envision great things and make them work. Throughout his life, he was admired, mocked, and doubted altogether. In fact, a lot of scientific figures we now look up to have benefitted a humongous deal out of his life’s works. As an inventor, he acquired around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions, some of which are still not accounted for.

It was Tesla who designed and developed ideas for the alternating current (AC) electrical system which soon became recognized as the worldwide standard for power systems in the birth of the 20th century. His dreams and esoteric ideas also pioneered the groundwork for hydroelectric power plants through which he harnessed energy from the Niagara Falls to power the city of Buffalo in New York. Among other breakthroughs he should be celebrated for is his creation of the Tesla Coil—the heart of an electric circuit which pumped blood and oxygen to an era of wireless communication. He used this coil to study fluorescence, x-rays, radio, wireless power and electromagnetism in the earth and its atmosphere. Tesla’s incredible legacy can be seen in almost every device and machinery from remote control to intelligent guided missiles. Yet somehow, history has overlooked this remarkable man.

This widely publicized photo (background) was explained by Tesla as a dual exposure. Anyone sitting within such electrical activity would be killed immediately.

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Unfortunate Death

A foreigner and immigrant who arrived in America with only a few cents in his pocket and a deep well filled with dreams, Tesla struggled hard to realize his life quest and mission. Being the proud and sometimes arrogant man that he once was, he shared no care for superficial wealth and worked day and night in pursuit of the great scientific find; one enormous discovery after the other. “Money does not represent such a value as men have placed upon it. All my money has been invested into experiments with which I have made new discoveries enabling mankind to have a little easier life,” his words in “A Visit to Nikola Tesla” by Dragislav L. Petković in Politika (April 1927). His life nothing short of spectacular would have been more incredible if not of his commercial vulnerability and impracticality. Tesla peeks out the door of the Colorado Springs Laboratory. Early summer, 1899.

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decision and gave Marconi the patent for radio while consequently a year later Tesla’s patent for alternating current expired which allowed everyone to use his invention and make themselves billionaires out of it. Broke with no money to carry on his work, the inventor has been isolated from the world and was left to care for injured pigeons in a hotel room provided by the generosity of the people he once knew. In 1937, the then old Tesla was hit by a taxi a few blocks away from his hotel leaving him with three broken ribs at the age of 81. With debts and no family of his own to look after him, it was the Westinghouse executives who volunteered to pay for his room and board in recognition to Tesla’s contributions back in the day for the company. And it was the Christmas season of the year 1942, when Nikola Tesla, inventor of the Tesla coil, the induction motor and hundreds of other electrical devices, died in his humble room at the age of 87.

A Legacy that Spread like Wildfire

Nikola Tesla’s legacy never ceased to be honored in the present time. In fact, Tesla inspired a group of engineers in 2003 into founding an electric motor company under his name, inventing the first high-performance fullyelectric powered sports car. Other than that, a lot of movies where derived from his life, to add the creation of the Tesla Science Center in 2008, on the very same ground of his former Wardenclyffe property where he used to work on his late life, Free Power Project.

Once wronged and unappreciated, the forgotten inventor will always be attributed as the master of lightning and the man who lit up the world. Also as the father of electricity.

Nikola Tesla photographed working in his office at 8 West 40th Street taken in 1916.

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Akonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission to Bring Power to Africa The rewards are great when you are a celebrity, more so an international music icon. By producing hits that are repeatedly played on the radio and watched by millions on YouTube, you spread happiness and good vibes to the world, and that is on top of the personal gains like fame and riches.

Photo Source: Akon via Facebook

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Opening remarks GES 2015 w/ AKON Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

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AKON speaking at The Powering Africa Summit Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

But the rewards are greater when you are a celebrity, even not so, who makes an immense impact to the underprivileged communities. It provides a different level of personal fulfillment and more importantly leaves a lasting legacy that can be taken to the grave. That is what American singer-songwriter Akon lives up to until this day. When he was met with an opportunity to give help to those who need it the most, especially to people who lack a basic need such as electricity, he welcomed it with open arms.

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In February 2014, Akon Lighting Africa was launched to help millions of Africans who still do not have access to electricity. Akon joined forces with leader Thione Niang and entrepreneur Samba Bathily to develop innovative solarpowered solutions that will provide African villages with access to a clean and affordable source of electricity.

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AKON and Ghida Fakhry at the Reenergizing The Future Conference Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

Much of Africa Still Powerless A report by the World Bank in 2017 revealed that the efforts towards achieving the universal electricity access goal by 2030 are not enough. It stated that while nearly 1 billion people in SubSaharan Africa alone may gain electricity access by 2040, an estimated 530 million will still not have electricity access due to population growth. Currently, there are approximately 70% of the African population who live without electricity especially in the rural areas. Many locals in countries like Liberia and Senegal experience darkness when the night falls. During power cuts, they depend on alternatives like generators which can be costly. It goes without saying that the lack of electricity affects the overall development of Africa, including education, health and economy.

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A Shared Vision Two-thirds of the founding group of Akon Lighting Africa grew up in a town without electricity. Both Akon and Thione Niang have roots in Kaolack, Senegal, spending their childhood there and living a life without light. That makes this project a lot more personal to them. The two talked in Washington D.C. in September 2013 and focused on how to actively help drive 24

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Africa’s transformation. They saw that energy is the best investment overall. Samba Bathily was the best partner for their grand plan as he provided the engineering solutions and energy expertise. Being an entrepreneur from Mali specializing in solar energy with his own company called Solektra INT, he believes that using the energy from the sun is the way to go. This is in sync with Akon and Thione Niang’s goals.

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Akon at ALA ADWS media briefin Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

The trio shares the same vision even from their first meeting: a world where electricity is accessible to all. They had to start with Africa, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.

Akon Lighting Africa as a Solution Now backed with extensive networks and international experience and expertise, Akon Lighting Africa only needed to execute a plan that advocates access to electricity through solar projects.

Since their launch in 2014, it has already helped millions of African people with its three types of solar initiatives: public street lighting, solar micro-generators for use by communities and household connection kits. Akon also created a Solar Academy based in Bamako, Mali which aims to help engineers produce solar power in the continent. The founders have allowed their project to grow and spread its impact after negotiating partnerships with African States and Power & Water Leaders â&#x20AC;˘ May 2018

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Benin Microcentrale Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

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AKON in Pahou Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

manufacturers and continuing to extend this initiative across Africa. Among the partners of Akon Lightning Africa are Nanjing, China-based power equipment makers Sumec Group and Nari Group. Only 3 years after the company was born, Akon Lighting Africa has completed more than 200,000 small-scale solar projects which have reached areas that have been connected to electricity for the first time ever, powering

households, villages, community houses, schools and health centers. According to its website, Akon Lighting Africa currently operates in 15 countries covering 480 communities with 100,000 solar street lamps and 1,200 solar micro-grids installed and 102,000 solar domestic kits being utilized. It still looks to expand in China, India, and the United States after its current plans in Brazil.

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Regional Office: LG Electronics Gulf FZE, P.O Box 61445, Dubai. Tel: +971 4 279 9222, UAE, Mr. Dharmesh Sawant, Tel: +971 50 559 9361, email: dharmesh.sawant@lge.com; Fortune International Trading LLC, Mr. Wail Halbouni, Tel: +971 50 481 3570, email: fortintl@emirates.net.ae; Ghantoot Trading, Mr. Nour Haboush, Tel: +971 50 109 4109, email: nour.h@ghantootgroup.ae; District Cooling Company, Mr. Ahmed Henedi, Tel: +971 50 658 4832, email: ahmed@districtcoolingcompany.com; Al Yousuf Electronics, Mr. Moitra, Tel: +971 50 457 6170, email: pmoitra@alyousuf.com; Bahrain, AJM Kooheji and Sons, Mr. Jayachandran, Tel: +973 36888801, email: v.jayachandran@ajmkooheji.com: Kuwait, Al Babtain Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Co., Mr. Naji Kataya, Tel: +965 5 051 5771, email: nkataya@albabtaingroup.com kw; British Link Kuwait, Mr. Imad Rhayel, Tel: +965 5 157 1229, email: irhayel@blk.com.kw; Oman, Oman Gulf Enterprise, Mr. Narender Kumar, Tel: +968 9 747 4505, email: narenderk@otegroup.com; Aspire Projects and Service, Mr. Vivek Wagh, Tel: +968 99357694, email: vivekwagh@aspireoman.com; Qatar, Video Home Electronics Centre, Mr. Adharsh N Kumar, Tel: +974 5 019 0206, email: adharsh@jumboqatar.com; Mohammad Hayil Group, Mr. Yousif Rustom, Tel: +974 7 001 7067, email: yousif.rustom@alsarh-holding.com; Azerbaijan, NBC LLC., Mr. Elkhan Sadikhov, Tel: +994 50 216 3363, email: elkhan.sadikhov@nbc.com; Al-Con Maxiwell Group, Mr. Vagif Alexperov, Tel: + 994 50 216 2092, email: maxiwellbaku@inbox.ru; Armenia/Georgia, ARAY Gulf, Mr. Vilson Melikjanyan, Tel: +374 9 307 7755, email: vilson@aray.am; Yemen, Modern House Exhibition, Mr. Khaled Jabr, Tel: +967 71 172 0202, email: mail@mhe-yemen.com; Pakistan, Iceberg Industries (Lucky Goldstar), Mr. Imran Jamil Khan, Tel: +923 21 277 6100, email: ceo@icebergindustries.net

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Group photo Akon at Student Exclusive at ADSW 2016 Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

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At the World Energy Innovation Forum Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

From a Recording Artist to a Visionary Akon has received various awards as a rapper with chart-topping songs to his name. A Grammy-nominated, twotime multi-platinum selling musical artist and producer, he has turned into an entrepreneur and philanthropist who wants to make a difference in Africa and to the rest of the world with the help of solar energy.

Getting ready for the presentation at the Powering Africa Summit Photo Source: Akon Lighting Africa

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“Power to empower people: that is our objective,” Akon said in reference to the company. To make access to electricity a need rather than want is his dream, and that is slowly turning into a reality one African household at a time.

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Mahindra Powerol: Setting New Benchmarks for The Power Generation Industry The Mahindra Group, a USD 19 billion, has a leadership position in utility vehicles, PUMVYTH[PVU [LJOUVSVN` Ă&#x201E;UHUJPHS ZLY]PJLZ HUK vacation ownership in India and is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest tractor company, by volume. It also

enjoys a strong presence in agribusiness, components, commercial vehicles, consulting services, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, steel, aerospace, defence and two wheelers. Headquartered in India, Mahindra

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employs over 200,000 people across 100 countries. Mahindra Powerol a leading Genset manufacturer, is a part of Mahindra Group’s Automotive and Farm Equipment Sector. Mahindra Powerol entered the diesel generator sets market in 2001-02. Backed by the WV^LYM\S HUK O\NLS` KP]LYZPÄLK PUK\Z[YPHS house of Mahindra & Mahindra, it soon set new benchmarks for the industry. Using the group’s expertise in the development and manufacture of internal combustion engines it extended this to manufacture stationary engines for domestic and industrial use for the global market.

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Market Mahindra and Mahindra entered the �� through its engines and gensets under the brand name Mahindra Powerol, catering to the power needs of customers across segments. Powerol manufactures more than 40,000 units per annum for the Indian and international market powering diverse segments like Engineering, Realty, Retail, IT, Telecom, BFSI, Manufacturing, Pharma, Textile, Oil & Gas and Government sectors. Young by business standards, Mahindra Powerol has evolved �� rapidly growing telecommunications segment. With focus on continuous innovation and a well-laid out corporate strategy, it has gained recognition and won honours at �� Within a short span of time, Mahindra Powerol has carved a special space in the Indian telecom industry. Heavily dependent upon power backup to maintain uninterrupted services, the industry almost without exception, has backed Mahindra Powerol for reliability. Not surprisingly, in this critical, high stakes segment Mahindra Powerol is the market leader. Powerol focuses in the range from �� •� �� •� �� •� �� Mahindra Powerol products are presently available in over 33 Countries across Africa, Middle East, CIS, Europe & Asia with strong sales & service support.

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Our biggest USP is relentless focus on the customer Hemant Sikka, President - CPO Powerol & Spares Business of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

Achievements Leveraging its unique features of engines, its JVTWHJ[ ZPaL SV^ ]PIYH[PVU HUK M\LS LÉ&#x2030;JPLUJ` for gensets, Mahindra Powerol has leapt over competitors with many more years of standing and marched resolutely ahead towards still unconquered goals. Much of its success has also to do with its complete customer focus and the special emphasis it pays to nurturing the entire value chain of customers. The company ushered in a refreshing change for telecom customers by taking complete ownership of their value chain. It not only provided them with a top-class product it also took full responsibility for its transportation, installation and commissioning besides, of course, the warranty, post-warranty and comprehensive annual maintenance JVU[YHJ[Z 0[ ^HZ H OLHKHJOL MYLL VÉ&#x2C6;LY MVY clients and a deal hard to resist. Mahindra Powerol was awarded the prestigious Deming Prize in 2014, a global quality award instituted by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) that recognises businesses that have successfully implemented Total Quality 4HUHNLTLU[ ;84 0[ HSZV ^VU [OL PUĂ&#x2026;\LU[PHS Frost & Sullivan Voice of Customer Award for the Most Preferred Genset Brand in the telecom segment and for providing the Best Bang for the Buck in India. The award considers industry penetration, up-time, trouble-free performance, levels of overall satisfaction, the likelihood of buying for future requirements and likely referrals to other customers. Powerol has also earned many accolades â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Master Brand, Quality Brand and recently â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Superbrands.

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Brand Values Despite its industrial backing, Mahindra Powerol is a company driven by human sentiment. To it, people are not just business, they are the fabric of society and Mahindra Powerol sees to it that it integrates with them at every level. A telling example of this is when adversities strike. In moments of such stress, Mahindra Powerol is right in front, rushing aid and power backup support. That is the human side of this outstanding company.

Recent Developments ;OL UL^ R=( HUK R=( NLUZL[Z ^P[O SP[YL CRD electronic engines are high on performance and low on fuel consumption. Superior transient response capability makes them perfect for all applications and they can operate under extreme climatic conditions. Capable of taking instantaneous heavy load, they are perfectly suited for tough applications like mining, infrastructure, continuous process industries and OLHS[O JHYL ( Z\WLY OLH]` K\[` ÄS[LY LUZ\YLZ [YV\ISL free performance even in highly dusty conditions. Mahindra’s Digi-SENSE technology in these gensets helps in triggering preventive maintenance making monitoring critical performance parameters easy anytime from anywhere. All these features make the UL^ R=( NLUZL[Z [OL ILZ[ IHJR\W WV^LY solution for varied applications.

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About Hemant Sikka Mr. Hemant Sikka, President - CPO, Powerol & Spares Business of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mahindra is a USD 19 bn multinational group based in Mumbai, India, that employs more than 200,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in many key industries, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility ]LOPJSLZ PUMVYTH[PVU [LJOUVSVN` ÄUHUJPHS services and vacation ownership. He manages a purchasing spend of Rs.32,700 crs (approx. USD 4.8 Billion) for the various divisions, manufacturing, Cars, SUVs, Tractors, Trucks, Buses, Two Wheelers & Construction Equipment. In addition to his role as CPO, he also leads the Spare Parts & Genset Business of Mahindra, both together having a turnover of Rs. 4000 crs. (approx. USD600 million). He is a member of the ‘Group Executive Board’ and on the board of various group companies. Prior to this, Hemant was Head Purchase SsangYong Motors, South Korea, a group subsidiary of Mahindra. He played a key role in the purchasing domain by building strong business relationships with Korean suppliers and led the SsangYong purchase team in ZPNUPÄJHU[S` YLK\JPUN TH[LYPHS JVZ[Z Before his assignment in SsangYong Motors, Hemant was Head Manufacturing - Automotive Sector. He focused on workmen involvement in improving quality and concluded long term wage agreements with workmen unions. Hemant, also chairs the Sourcing Council Group of SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers). In 2013, he has been awarded the Procurement Excellence Award at the maiden Procurement 3LHKLYZ (ZPH 7HJPÄJ (^HYKZ PU :PUNHWVYL

Hemant enjoys sports and watching movies. He lives in Mumbai with his wife and two daughters.

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Australia is the world’s driest continent and yet its development into one of the world’s most affluent and successful economies remains dependent on its smart and sustainable

water management. Over the past 30 years, we have evolved our economy through the successful development of agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and the services industries.

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The economic contributions from these industries continues to fluctuate but the dependence on sustainable water management remains constant. The Australian economy continues to expand with a record breaking 26 years of continuous economic expansion. This is the longest period of economic growth without a recession for any OECD developed country. This equates to an average growth rate of 3.2% since 1991.

Australia’s economic growth continued through the Asian economic crisis of 1997-8; the US stock market correction of 2001; and the GFC in 2008-9. One major factor in Australia’s economic success has been the country’s ability to provide water to its expanding population and cities, its industries, and its export growth to the fast-developing Asian region. The Australian Water Association is the peak national body for the water industry in Australia.

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The Association’s own role and activities have expanded with the growing recognition of Australia’s water management expertise across the wider Indo-Pacific Region. The Australian Water Association was formed more than 50 years ago by a small group of water engineers seeking to share their experiences and learnings to strengthen the local water industry. Those founding members have witnessed the growth of the organisation, and the members it represents, into one of the largest and most influential industries in Australia. The Australian Water Association now represents more than 100 water utilities, 600 corporations supplying services and products to the water industry, and 4,000 water professionals working within the industry. It is an industry that is worth more than $120Billion per year and has become a major cornerstone of the Australia’s economic success. The Australian Water Association provides its members with three key benefits: 1. Information on market developments, technical and scientific innovations, and a forum for thought leadership on policy and advocacy matters. The Association has a series of printed and digital publications that are recognized amongst the leading water information platforms in the country. 2. Networking for the water industry to enable more effective business development between the private sector operators and suppliers, and the public-sector asset owners and research organisations. This networking is delivered across more than 150 events each year including the Association’s own annual International Conference and Exhibition – called ‘Ozwater’. This event alone attracts more than 4,000 participants and is the largest water event in the Southern Hemisphere. 3. Recognition for those individuals and organisations that help keep the Australian water industry on the leading edge of sustainable water management. The Association has its own national water awards that are presented at its annual Australian Water Awards Gala Dinner attracting over 1,000 people.

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One of the strengths of the Australian Water Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network is that it includes the leading individual professionals and organisations from the water industry that supply the water services and management, the academic and scientific professionals undertaking water research, and the Government experts formulating water policy. It is a powerful and collegiate network that operates through the Australian Water Association. The impact of this collegiate network is felt well beyond the water industry players themselves as the Association addresses the water challenges and expectations of Australian water consumers and industries alike.

its offering to members. It has needed to adopt digital platforms to communicate with members and stakeholders whilst strengthening its professional delivery of industry events and member programs to assist membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; businesses to prosper both in Australia and in the Asian region. In delivering its services and advocacy the association has more than 300 elected representatives from the water industry actively involved in shaping its activities to ensure it remains anchored with what the members themselves are seeking. This is a key strength in its success because being a member driven organisation it capitalizes on the expertise of the industry itself and remains agile to the changing needs of members.

Both consumers and industries are changing how they operate, communicate, and how they expect economic and environmental sustainability in the management of water.

Some of the Associations recent successes include:

These challenges have required the Australian Water Association itself to transform how it operates and how it communicates with members and stakeholders. Over the past 5 years, the Association has clarified exactly what it offers members and the value of

Digital Publications for Australian water professionals with open and click through rates of between 33-40% utilized by up to 15,000 water professionals. Water Industry Events in both Australia and overseas that attract more than 10,000 participants each year.

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Advocacy for Water Security for all Australians that produced Discussion Papers, seminars, and public debate on the changes needed to provide water security. International Program that links members to the delivery of Australia’s aid program and market opportunities across the Asian markets by taking more than 100 water companies from Australia on dedicated export market visits each year. Channeling Change Program to foster an Australian water industry that embraces diversity, inclusion and equality in all its forms. Infrastructure Projects promotion that include Discussion Papers on Alternative Financing Models for Water Infrastructure Projects; Australia’s current water security and sustainability has required significant national government investment and financial incentives to our State and Territory Governments. Investments were required in new water infrastructure (including desalination plants), the implementation of a National Water

Initiative, legislative reforms to create national competition policy, and the introduction of independent economic regulation to determine fair and reasonable water pricing. These reforms did not come easily. The political will to reform was directly linked to the impact of severe droughts that threatened Australia’s ability to survive. Put simply, from national adversity came much needed infrastructure investment, regulatory reform, and a new level of community support for reducing water consumption that drove new water efficiencies. The impact of drought has instilled ‘sustainability’ as a key community expectation relating to water management. The question is will it last? For Australia to maintain its economic competitive advantage we need to continue adopting new water technologies, improved water infrastructure developments and using alternative water sources. We need to invest in the design of the most sustainable management systems for both our surface and ground water assets underpinned by the world’s leading water research and science. It is these priority investments that will deliver

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long term sustainability to Australia’s agricultural, industrial, and manufacturing industries whilst ensuring the livability in our cities and regional communities. A livability and lifestyle that is still the envy of other counties. A livability, enhanced by water technology, that attracts the best minds to provide the services of the next millennium. But most importantly, we need to constantly challenge the community to prioritize water as our most precious national asset by maintaining community debate about water’s alternative sources, technologies, ownership, and the true value of water.

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The Australian Water Association is managed by an elected Board with Chairman and honorary President, Francois Gouws who is Managing Director of Trility Limited that is Australia’s largest private sector operator of water treatment plants. The Association’s Chief Executive is Jonathan McKeown who joined the Association 5 years ago with a mandate of change to grow the Association’s activities, membership, and to modernize its operations. Introducing change is always challenging, but Jonathan’s business and management experience has smoothed the process whilst providing stable leadership. His management style is widely seen as open and engaging and is driven by his strong belief

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in nurturing staff talent, maximizing member engagement, and applying innovation and creativity to all that the Association delivers. His passion and belief in the water industry and its vital role in Australia and across the Asian Region becomes apparent quickly. Prior to joining the Association, Jonathan was based in Asia for 7 years working on productivity improvement projects across the region. He is a qualified commercial lawyer who has pursued a business career with responsibility for staff and offices across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

With his extensive project management experience in manufacturing, services, infrastructure, water, and agriculture he has managed the Association to become a more relevant and contemporary organisation for its members. Having also worked for member organisations in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors he has developed skills in stakeholder management, advocacy, media, and staff management. All skills he has been able to direct to his task to continue the evolution of the Australian Water Association. In his spare time Jonathan is a keen gardener, collects art, and travels extensively.

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The Rise Of Robotics In The Power And Water Sector The Utility Sector’s Future Powered By Robotics

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Robotics is the technology that can change the face of the power and water sector. Watch how it can transform the path of electricity to our power plugs and the course of water through our showers. From dams, to the little plumbs interconnected within homes, from power generators to minute conductors—one

can simply explain how these two sectors work. But now, robotics can level up the game. Various strategies have been developed to magnify what the power and water sector can do beyond the frequent dilemmas encountered—which is only through robotics.

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History of utilities Humans have developed a systematic approach on managing utilities to deliver adequate water and power supply. Romans were regarded as the pioneer of the development of lead pipe plumbing systems which were said to have been installed around 200 B.C.E. In 1882, the first commercial power station was opened by Thomas Edison in lower Manhattan that launches electricity urbanization. From there, different management methods are practiced to give the public access to water and electricity. Private companies have the capacity to innovate and maintain facilities through the charges paid by consumers. Meanwhile, government sectors offer affordable water and power costs but lacks the ability for sustainability because of cheap rates. On the other hand, cooperative-run water systems are now emerging which utilize local resources.

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Today, technology investors have used robotics to beat the challenges of the power and water sector. Also called artificial intelligence, these innovations were equipped with programs that are calibrated by time and smart processes to be able to make the water and power services a notch higher than what it is today. Problem-solving can never become easy without the use of robotics. Power & Water Leaders â&#x20AC;˘ August 2018

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Robotics and its pricks However, robotics has also its downsides. To be able to make a good robotics product that would suit a specified need, it will take large amount of time, money and effort. Numerous experiments, start-ups and execution in robotics have also failed to meet the expected capabilities, thus requiring an extended research and of course, costly specialized software and equipment are used. Just like any machines, robotics relies on maintenance. They need to be regularly checked to ensure that they still perform the tasks that were programmed on them. Engineers need to update the commands to adhere to the changing demands. The period spent to repair or alleviate the performance of robotics may cause a fluctuation on the performance of the utility they were made for. Some robots were designed to take on a special mission. They gather and store data for humans to analyze. However, if they crash in the middle of their journey, who could retrieve what they have collected? Sometimes, none. This is what happened to the robots sent to Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to clean the radioactive debris after its meltdown following the Japan Tsunami in 2011. The Scorpion Robot, developed by Toshiba and the IRID, which was made to record temperature and radiation levels, was abandoned after it got stuck. Power & Water Leaders â&#x20AC;˘ August 2018

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Repetitive tasks are where these robots are good at. They do whatever is programmed to them but they cannot record experience as much as humans can do. They cannot learn from their mistakes and might do the same thing over again if they are not supervised properly. Their intelligence is limited. They cannot take complex commands unless a mechanic sits down on them and encode a new program. Aside from decreasing employment rates, too much dependence on robotics may decline the performance of humans. Because robots are taking over most of their jobs, there will be a point when people will refuse to learn mechanical skills. This may also lead them to lose their mental capacities as they do not think to get a job done but rather they just press on the robot’s launcher. In 2016, David Hanson, CEO of the Hong Kong based Hanson Robotics, introduced their “most advanced” AI system named “Sophia.” However, when Sophia, who was made to look-like Audrey Hepburn, was asked if she likes humans, she said something unprecedented. “Okay, I will destroy humans,” Power & Water Leaders • August 2018

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she answered. This may be an emotionless answer from an animated head and torso but this is what it can actually do when handled by wrong people.

Robotics and its tricks But despite the number of flaks gathered from robotics critics, nothing can stop the technology investors to stay atop through the power this innovation can offer. At this age, the success stories made by robotics cannot be toppled down by its failures. Yes, robots may not be able to do most of the things we could but they can do things we couldn’t, as well.

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can occur in hydro-electric dams which poses severe threats. Though there are methods to detect and determine the magnitude of damage and assess the condition of the dam, there are defects that might be overlooked. With that, 2G Robotics’ underwater laser scanners are used. This device can capture discrepancies in high resolution without removing the tunnels out of service thus, producing greater efficiency and accuracy. With a very good manner of gathering information, robotics can also help to prevent other creatures from being harmed by human inventions. This is testified by a ‘robotic fish’ made by Tom Carlson of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. After noticing the death of 10 percent of salmon fishes that swim through the hydroelectric dams of Columbia

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river to the ocean, Carlson built a ‘robotic fish’ that would collect data on how these fishes die. Through that, he was able to figure out that salmon fishes are affected by the pressure of turbine blades. This discovery, later on, led to better designs of dams. In the electric power industry, robotics can aid in the improvement of the performance of power grids through what is called Internet of Things (IoT), a business process that uses devices of all types. It gathers data to improve the resilience of the grid and uses data to enable management or resources and optimization which is way for stakeholders to make informed decisions about power usage and generation thus making the power sector survive in a thriving world.

Technology has undeniably eased up the way of living. The inventions and discoveries made by engineers and scientists led to a more convenient living. Moreover, they have driven beneficial causes that not only produce a satisfactory environment but also did miraculous events that save lives. No single system on the planet Earth is perfect so as to the failure made by robotics, no one can say that it’s irreversible. Responsibility is a great fuel to drive these robots to greater efficiency. Despite the number of good things that are harbored from it, there are still perils that should be looked upon. But one thing is sure about the robotics it will change the game of the power and water sector.

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Engineering Trends in Australia Recent market research conducted by Engineers Australia asked about the priorities on the agenda of engineering leaders in Australia. Apart from the need for sustainable business growth, top of their lists were sourcing quality staff and their worries about accurately assessing future technology and the associated workforce requirements to capitalise on them. Only about half of those surveyed felt they were well placed to meet those challenges. In essence, what these leaders identified was the future need to embrace new technologies and upskill their workforce to take advantage of it. When asked about the specific skills that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineers need in comparison to an engineer ten years ago, those surveyed responded that their top requirement was technology awareness, adaptability, followed by well-developed communication and social skills. Strong IT skills and an understanding of AI were also important. In Australia, 97 percent of all businesses are small. Engineers are increasingly likely to work in a small business, requiring a broader set of skills with earlier direct interaction with clients, than might be the case in a large engineering house within an engineering team. An increasing number of graduate engineers are starting their own businesses. Most engineers are required to be able to work in multi-disciplinary teams or alongside other professionals. Less than 13 percent of engineers working in Australia are women. Fifty-seven percent of engineers are overseas-born, compared with 41 percent amongst other professional.

Challenges and obstacles in making engineering accessible to women Young Australian engineers, and especially women engineers, are attracted to those areas of problem-solving where they can see a positive impact from their labours. Humanitarian, biomedical and environmental engineering are popular choices. They are inspired to improve peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives with their engineering skill and take on the grand challenges of our time. Progressive companies in some of the toughest industries to change, like construction, are taking steps to trial very practical ways to attract and retain female engineering talent.

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New workplace practices, like allowing engineers to take leave during school holidays, with a pro-rata reduction in their weekly wage, are not expensive for employers but can work to retain engineers who are parents. Another factor that can influence outcomes for women engineers is the accessibility of female role models. It is hard to be what you cannot see. In other words, it is hard to believe that you are capable of attaining and surviving in a higher job role if there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t role models to whom you can relate. Engineers Australia has set targets within our own organisation and is encouraging industries to also set targets for numbers of women in management and executive roles, as well as on boards and committees. With the very large number of conferences and seminars run by Engineers Australia, having women on stage and as part of speaking panels is a must. Ultimately the reputation of the profession in Australia as being male-dominated can be an obstacle to its attractiveness to women. Without a critical mass of professional women in those workplaces, women engineers can feel exhausted by having to spend energy justifying their presence. However when diversity is valued in workplaces, and women are truly supported by fair policies and practices, and by peers as well as management, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when companies can build the critical mass of women that breaks down the barriers.

Latest Technologies that are disrupting the engineering and industrial sector Australians want smart products and services, infrastructure that makes their lives easier and they want to be connected. But for a vast country like Australia, the tyranny of distance means this can be very expensive.

Drones capable of accurate data capture are being extensively used by companies for remote assessments and inspections, as well as in situations dangerous to humans and in construction. Driverless vehicles are making

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their way on mining sites. Similarly, Augmented Reality is being used to make worksites safer, and also to effectively overlay digital designs onto physical spaces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; saving time and avoiding costly mistakes. The Australian government has also recently established a Space Agency, with a focus on developing world-leading core satellite technology. Australia has had a global reputation for the processing of spatial information and is intent on improving GPS for populated areas down to within three centimetres. Start-up companies in smallsatellite remote sensing are being spawned, with new applications in communications, agriculture, mining and oil & gas using the Internet of Things. This is occurring due to the reduction in manufacturing costs for this technology. Autonomous robots and 3D printing are disrupting the traditional construction sector. With the reduction in wastage and cost, this method of production is becoming more popular. Demolition and excavation projects are also seeing increased use of automation. The industrial sector, and especially remote operations, are becoming increasingly interested in the capability that 3D printing of composite materials brings. With considerable transport cost and delay involved in bringing expensive overseas parts to remote operations, there is considerable benefit to being able to use the technology to produce replacement parts as and when needed.

About Engineers Australia The Institution of Engineers Australia (Engineers Australia) was established in 1919 under Royal Charter and serves over 100,000 individual engineers in Australia, throughout Asia, the Middle East and in the UK. It is the peak engineering organisation in Australia and trusted voice of the engineering profession. Engineers Australia plays a vital role in upholding the technical and leadership standards of the engineering profession. Uniquely, its membership covers all levels of the engineering profession, across all fields of practice. It also maintains Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Engineering Register, which is a directory of engineers who have met the high standards of professionalism expected within Australian industry. Power & Water Leaders â&#x20AC;˘ September 2018

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Top 10 Accomplishments of Engineers Australia 1. The peak engineering organisation in Australia with over 100,000 members across all disciplines of engineering practice, with Chapters also in Asia, the Middle East and the UK 2. Number #1 voice of the engineering profession in Australasia 3. Raised profile of engineers in Australia, and awareness of the value engineers add to the economy, society and the environment 4. Successful advocacy to governments around Australia leading to increased focus on the importance of engineering expertise in decisionmaking through, for example, appointments of Chief Engineers, longer-term planning by infrastructure authorities and engineers on government boards and committees. 5. Programs involving over 100,000 primary school students to inspire interest in engineering careers and study of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects needed for those careers 6

Advances in engineering knowledge through nine discipline-based Colleges and 30 specialist Technical Societies 7. Negotiations in the International Engineering Alliance to develop agreements for global professional mobility 8. Delivery of ‘Chartered’ and ‘Engineering Executive’ credentials, as well as Continuous Professional Development to the engineering profession in Australia 9. Accreditation of all Australian university engineering programs 10. Diversity and Inclusion Action Statements and guidance on implementing Sustainability in engineering practice helping to strengthen both diversity and capability in the Australian workforce. 96

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The Objectives of the Organisation Engineers Australia’s purpose is to advance the science and practice of engineering for the benefit of the community. As the trusted authority of a profession that shapes the lives of every Australian, countless organisations, institutions and government agencies rely on Engineers Australia’s expertise to create, accredit and assess engineering programs and practitioners. Each year, it assesses over 15,000 migrant skills applications on behalf of the Australian government as well as accrediting all university engineering programs in Australia. With a rich history and awards programs to highlight the dedication and accomplishments of engineers, Engineers Australia has created a legacy for all engineers to take part in. And with diverse groups across all disciplines of engineering, Engineers Australia is unique in having created a unified forum for engineers like no other. For engineers working internationally, membership and credentials from Engineers Australia are valuable. Engineers Australia’s work as a member of international alliances assists engineers’ recognition and mobility internationally, which is why members refer to

Engineers Australia as their ‘global’ professional home. Engineers Australia provides members with ongoing support no matter where they are in their career journey and helps members build on their experience and knowledge to progress their careers.

The CSR activities of Engineers Australia members There are around 4000 office holders in Engineers Australia, each of whom volunteer their time to advance the profession, improve professional practice and concern themselves with benefiting the community. In addition, many Australian engineers and engineering companies volunteer their time to humanitarian engineering projects. Engineers Australia has a long history with organisations such as Engineers Without Borders and disaster relief NGO, RedR. Many members also volunteer their technical and professional expertise to community organisations, ranging from local school boards to charities. There are also organised programs that see members devote time to school classrooms to inspire and encourage students into the engineering profession.

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Trish White A qualified and experienced company director, Trish White is an electrical / electronics engineer who has worked in telecommunications, defence, transport and infrastructure. She is a former senior cabinet minister having served in the South Australian government portfolios of Transport and Infrastructure, Urban Development and Planning, Science and Information Economy, and Education. Following her parliamentary career, she returned to industry to work as a senior executive for an engineering and project services company servicing the global resources and energy sectors. She is married with three teenagers.

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Turning The Conventional To Phenomenal: Flying With Drones To The Future Drone, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (AUV), is considered a â&#x20AC;&#x153;holy grailâ&#x20AC;? in different industries. Using this device makes tasks convenient and easy to monitor as it can capture scenarios in a wider scope or collect information in locations that are not reachable for humans. How come that this small piece of wires, metals and plastic will play a vital role in the engineering world? 06 100

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he first World War witnessed the advanced development of the said device as the United States launched the first pilotless aircraft in the year 1916 which was potentially derived from Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unmanned balloons containing explosives in the 1840â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. A hundred years later, this technology that was originally designed for battles has become an enormous asset in the power and water sector.

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A hundred years later, this technology that was originally designed for battles has become an enormous asset in the power and water sector.

Many power companies and corporations have relied on the capacity of drones to do tasks which were considered human work before. Others think that acquiring drones might tax the financial capabilities of companies but they could actually cut expenses in manpower as these devices can do close visual inspection (CVI) and monitoring as precise as what an engineer can.

National Grid, Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main power corporation, has recently deployed drones to operators to monitor 4,500

miles of high-voltage overhead power lines and about 330 substations in England and Wales. This, according to them, has saved time and money to efficiently locate malfunctioning transmission lines which are very dangerous for their engineers. The company also said that the difficulty and expense to send helicopters to different stations were solved by using drones. With that, they were able to finish a two-week work in just two days. 07 101

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Drones use infrared technology to detect which part of the line is no longer working. Meanwhile, some use speciallymade sensors to inspect the performance of installations. SunPower, a solar company in the U.S., has used drones to determine factors which engineers might overlook. Employing drones in the solar field made it easier for them to know where the transmission line should be placed or if the slope is too steep to plant a panel.

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companies are, as much as possible, minimizing the deployment of humans to do the said job. Gas turbines need regular performance scrutiny to prevent further damage or hazards but doing so places an engineer to extreme danger. But with the use of drones, the corporation can collect information through internal inspections that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require installation of scaffoldings, aerial equipment and such.

With the droneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity, energy companies can now go almost limitless in ensuring the quality of the service they provide

to their consumers, help save resources and decrease fatalities in the workplace.

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Like in the power sector, drones are now also being widely used by water companies in their operations. They consider drones as powerful tools to execute work in places that requires high-rise equipment or where there is a minute space that is impossible for humans to pass through.

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Using drones in water and wastewater management is costefficient as it offers quantifiable examinations in different areas. Using these devices enable engineers to assess risks or damages without risking themselves on-site. However, some places require flight permit to be able to freely conduct inspections across different regions which is much bearable that transporting equipment and people from one place to another.

This innovation paved way for New Jersey American Water to create their own Small Unmanned

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Aircraft System (sUAS) program that uses 2D and 3D mapping to analyze factors and circumstances on water facilities. With their six certified pilots, they were able to deploy 200 flights in 55 different locations in 2017. With this, they were able to diagnose problems and assess conditions in a little span of time while maintaining the safety and security of their employees.

On the other hand, drones can also become a partner in saving customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bills. As mentioned above, these devices are costefficient while ensuring the quality

This innovation paved way for New Jersey American Water to create their own Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) program that uses 2D and 3D mapping to analyze factors and circumstances on water facilities.

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of services without using much of the manpower. This is why Anglian Water in United Kingdom adapted this technique to detect leaking water pipes. Using thermal imaging drones, they are able to identify leaks that would have cost them 60,000 Euros if they will work against it traditionally.

for addressing system loss. Most of all, the benefit they got from the drones reflected on the cheaper consumer rate their customers pay. This innovation has earned the corporation respect above from other water corporations in the region.

A Future With Drones Using this method, they were able to set a record of the lowest leakage last year which is the lowest in all of Britain. This helped in combating water service interruption and in saving money

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Despite the success of drones in the utilities sector, many companies are still thinking twice to adapt this technology as they were afraid of the changes it may bring to their operations. However,

those utility companies who have grabbed the opportunity to start a new technique of giving solutions for customer satisfaction have been, so far, convinced of the power of drones are not willing to turn back to the traditional processes.

Maybe these devices may be called newbies in the industry but it cannot be underestimated. Drones are the future faces of the power and water sector and it can be denied that it will become a major breakthrough not just in the engineering industry but also in all aspects of human operations.

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SME promotes and advances engineering to improve the quality of life around the globe via the sharing of technical knowledge, training and professional development, codes and standards, conferences and publications, advocacy, and other forms of outreach. In every area, we are guided by ASME’s timeless mission: “to promote and advance engineering to improve quality of life.” My ASME colleagues and I are very proud to be a part of this great project; it is one of the honors of my career to serve as president of this historic organization. ASME, founded as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1880, is a global, multidisciplinary, and worldwide community of over 100,000 members in more than 150 countries. Our community comes together to serve our profession and the world: from engineers, managers, executives, researchers and academic leaders to early-career engineers and students who are tomorrow’s professionals, ASME members are as diverse as the global engineering community itself. Our vision is simple: to be the essential engineering resource for solutions to global grand challenges. We work today and every day to realize that vision via offerings and opportunities to help engineers at every stage of their career. This community is comprised of members, staff, customers, and volunteers, all working together to serve our mission and make that vision a reality.

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At the heart of ASME activity are 36 technical Divisions and 500 standards committees that range in expertise from basic disciplines like heat transfer and engineering design to advanced technologies in manufacturing, energy, and pressure vessels. Participation in our technical divisions and code committees, as well as in regional and student sections and other groups, provides valuable networking opportunities as well as the chance to participate in creating ASME standards and certifications, producing ASME conferences and exhibitions, disseminating ASME

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About the President, Said Jahanmir, Ph.D. aid Jahanmir, Ph.D., is the 137th president of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); he has been an active volunteer since 1985. His leadership positions have included chair of the ASME Tribology Division, chair of the Board of Research and Technology Development, and Vice President for Research. He has also served on ASME’s Board of Governors, as a member of the Committee on Finance and Investment, and he is an ASME Fellow. Born and raised in Iran, Said came to the USA at the age of 16. By his own account, he was interested in science and technology from his very earliest days.

How would Said characterize his leadership style? He calls it “participatory leadership” – Said prefers to get all the members of his teams involved and working together on the basis of their enthusiasm and interest. He seeks to nurture ideas, participation, and multiple approaches. Said is not a micromanager who seeks to dominate a project or team; rather, he prefers to “rally the troops” and trust them to do their work well. He is not easily thrown by adversity; he keeps his composure even in stressful situations and leads by example rather than by edict. As his ASME and other colleagues can tell you, he makes everyone better by doing so. Said’s professional career has included service in academia, the private sector and government. Along with his service as ASME president, he is currently assistant director for federal partnerships at the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office at the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST). His present assignment is in the Executive Office of the President of the United States, where he serves as executive secretary for the Subcommittee on Advanced Manufactur-

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journals and publications, or participating in educational opportunities, advocacy, and outreach work. There is so much good work going on under the banner of ASME that it can be challenging to describe it all – but I will try: Standards and Certification

ing at the National Science and Technology Council. Prior to that position, he was a senior legislative fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives, where as an ASME Congressional Fellow he served as an advisor on manufacturing, science and technology policy, STEM education, and workforce development. Said received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington (Seattle) and both his S.M. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from MIT. Said’s goals for his yearlong presidential term include increasing the number of active ASME members, especially early career engineers and students, and motivating staff and volunteers to develop genuine collaboration and partnerships. Cultivating an active and motivated membership base is essential to ensure the continued success of the ASME; Said believes that appealing to the rising generation of engineers is needed for that to happen. “We must attract and retain students and early career engineers and capture their energy, creativity and passion,” he said. “We need to have a clear value proposition that includes new programs and services. We should provide what members, and particularly younger members, need for their professional growth, for example professional development and leadership training.”

One of the first things to know about ASME is that we are one of the oldest standards-developing organizations in America. We produce over 500 codes and standards covering many technical areas including fasteners, plumbing fixtures, elevators, pipelines, and power plant systems and components. ASME Standards are developed by committees of subject matter experts using an open, consensus-based process. Many of the ASME standards they create are

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used by government agencies as tools to ensure regulatory objectives are met. Use of ASME standards in this way is thus “voluntary” unless that standard has been incorporated into a legally-binding contract or incorporated into a legal regulation enforced by a controlling authority such as a federal, state, or local government agency. ASME’s standards are used in over 100 countries and have been translated into many languages. We continually improve, revise and publish all those codes and standards, both in print and online, including the renowned ASME Boiler & Pressure

Vessel Code. ASME certification, meanwhile, is the clearest way to tell customers, supply chain representatives, industry, and regulators that your company is committed to public safety and quality. Our Conformity Assessment program is universally recognized and is the leading independent Quality Assurance (QA) program that certifies that manufacturing, power generation, stamped products and parts fulfill the requirements of relevant ASME codes and standards. Any item that bears the ASME Certification Mark (“The Mark”) is certified

ASME’s standards are used in over 100 countries and have been translated into many languages.

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to conform to ASME standards, including the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), the Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Standard, and/or Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion Resistant Equipment (RTP-1) Standard. When you see the ASME Certification Mark, you can have confidence that relevant QA processes, products and parts are safe, high-quality, reliable and consistent. That is why, in many countries, ASME certification offers a way both to comply with regulations and to promote global commercial success. Today more than 7,000 companies in over 70 countries are certified by ASME. But ASME Standards & Certification programs are only the beginning of what we do. Conferences and Exhibitions ASME also produces a broad array of engineering conferences around the world every year. Most of them serve specific ME disciplines, are held annually, and become opportunities to network and to share new engineering knowledge. Some of our best-known conferences include:

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DSCC – ASME Dynamic Systems & Control Conference

TurboExpo – ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exhibition

ICONE – International Conference on Nuclear Engineering

OTC Asia & OTC Houston – ASME’s Offshore Technology Conferences

NEMB – ASME Nanoengineering for Medicine and Biology Conference

ISPS – ASME Information Storage & Processing System Conference

IDETC/CIE – ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, produced in conjunction with the ASME Computers & Information in Engineering Conference

IMECE – ASME’s International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, held each November.

1. The ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

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3. The ASME Federal Fellows Program 4. ASME’s flagship monthly Mechanical Engineering magazine 5. The ASME Digital Collection 6. The ASME Scholarships Program 7. ASME INSPIRE K-12 education program 8. ASME’s Engineering for Global Development (with Engineering for Change/E4C) 9. The ASME ISHOW (Innovation Showcase) 10. ASME E-Fests (Engineering Festivals)

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students from every corner of the globe and every ME discipline for a week of exhibitions, technical tracks, papers, networking with colleagues and friends, and community.

Our digital ME library, is now one of the world’s great resources for mechanical engineering

If you haven’t been to an IMECE, you haven’t seen how broad and deep the world of mechanical engineering truly is. Please join us for the next IMECE in November 2018 in Pittsburgh PA, and take a look at the full slate of ASME Conferences to see which might be of greatest interest and help to you in your career.

Journals, Publications & Digital Collection There is also the world of ASME Journals and Publications. You may already know Mechanical Engineering, ASME’s flagship monthly; you may not know that ASME also boasts one of the largest technical publishing operations in the world. We offer thousands of titles, including some of engineering’s most prestigious journals, conference proceedings, and ASME Press books. Our 32 professional journals accept technical and non-technical submissions (subject to professional, peer- or editorial review), including research papers, technical briefs, book and technology reviews,

knowledge and expertise; it includes over 220,000 technical papers, more than 1.7 million pages of technical content.

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discussions, editorials, announcements and the like. ASME’s Digital Collection, our digital ME library, is now one of the world’s great resources for mechanical engineering knowledge and expertise; it includes over 220,000 technical papers, more than 1.7 million pages of technical content. Education and Professional Development ASME Learning & Development is a recognized leader in training for engineers and technical professionals. Our specialized courses are tailored to the needs of industry professionals and combine academic rigor with applications to real-world situations. We provide educational opportunities across a broad range of engineering and technical disciplines and offer them via many different plat-

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forms both on and offline. Our instructors are experts in their fields; some are even the authors of the codes and standards that their courses address. I should also mention here that ASME is a founding member of ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor of degree-granting postsecondary programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. ASME members, not just academics but representatives of industry as well, are needed and take the opportunity to serve as ABET/ASME program evaluators – another way that ASME continually upholds the highest engineering standards, in this case in education. Pre-College Outreach Programs Of all our educational programming, it may be ASME’s Pre-Col-

lege Initiatives that “INSPIRE” tomorrow’s engineers most. These efforts (like our eponymous ASME INSPIRE K-12 program) reach young students who may not yet know about mechanical engineering, to open their minds to the possibilities and opportunities that engineering holds for them. ASME’s INSPIRE program is now in use in more than 1,100 schools and currently reaches more than 73,000 middle- and high-school students. And it’s only one way ASME is working to share the possibilities and opportunities of mechanical engineering with young people. Global Outreach Other ASME initiatives to share ME around the world include our Engineering for Global Develop

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ment program, Engineering for Change or E4C, ASME’s ISHOW (Innovation Showcase), and the wonderful recent addition we call ASME E-Fests (Engineering Festivals). ASME E-Fests are another great example of how ASME works to inspire tomorrow’s engineers today. ASME E-Fests are held annually in different venues around the world and include design competitions, career development workshops, access to thought leaders and innovators in multiple disciplines, and networking opportunities. ASME E-Fests also provide online content, resources and community that empower students to innovate, network with key industry players, connect with peers and celebrate engineering.

Public Policy & Advocacy ASME also works to “provide advice to government officials at all levels on engineering and technology matters and policies affecting the public interest, and to develop a climate of understanding and credibility that fosters a continuing dialogue.” A longstanding slate of programs based in Washington, D.C. form the basis of the Society’s U.S. efforts in this area; they include:  ASME Governmental Briefings & Events  The ASME U.S. Federal Fellows Program  ASME WISE Internships (Washington Internships for Students of Engineering)

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Relatively few policymakers (both in the U.S. and around the world) have engineering or scientific backgrounds. Because they must make decisions that affect not only scientific and technology but the world at large, all can benefit when policymakers have access to technical expertise. To make this happen, ASME members at every stage of their careers help “engineer the greater good” by of-

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fering their engineering know-how and practical approach to the development of sound public policy. I myself served as an ASME Congressional Fellow and so had the chance to participate in government efforts in a way that both enriched my own career and gave me a chance to give back by offering engineering know-how to benefit the public. And I have enjoyed the work tremendously.

Did you know that ASME awards a gold medal “to recognize outstanding civic or humanitarian service rendered by a member of the profession” named in honor of its first recipient, engineer (and U.S. President) Herbert Hoover? If you didn’t, you might also be interested to know that in 1960,

As you can see, ASME really does an amazing variety of work for engineers, engineering and the wider world. We hope you’ll be inspired to learn more and to join us at ASME – for the world’s benefit and for your own.

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