Flush to Data
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -We mix Water, Poo, and Data.The Flush to Data podcast invites conversations about the data, models, and science used in wastewater engineering. Your hosts are Jörg Rieckermann (Eawag, Dübendorf, Switzerland) and Kris Villez (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN, USA). The contributions of Kris Villez to this podcast are a reflection of personal opinion only and are not related to any project, study, or opinion at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory or the U.S. Department of Energy. ---- Credits: ---- In our Trailer and intro we use the beautiful music from the "Obliterator" Amiga game by the incredible David Whittaker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Whittaker_(video_game_composer) we also use creative common artwork distributed under a CC BY-ND 2.0 license. Check out our homepage for more info --- https://flush2data.gitlab.io
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[Episode 07] Linda Åmand
May 16, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWe are back! This is the seventh episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We started with an introduction to the IVL institute, discussed all sorts of data and ended with notes on the unique features of the wastewater industry. In the extras, you'll here about redundancy and data needs. Thanks Linda! Episode guide: [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:40] Who is Linda Åmand? [00:03:40] IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute - What is it? [00:05:35] Wastewater data [00:08:30] What does a production ma...
[Episode 06] Ali Gagnon
December 20, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThis is the sixth episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We started with a discussion on PI controllers, following by some exploration into model predictive control, human issues, and data and sensor management. Thanks Ali! Episode guide: [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:06] Who is Ali Gagnon? [00:03:44] Getting into automation [00:05:41] What is AvN? [00:06:21] What is cascade control? [00:07:46] Where is Proportional-Integral (PI) control used? [00:09:21] What is VFD? [00:09:51] Should we move awa...
[Episode 05] Lina Belia
February 28, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThis is the fifth episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We started with a discussion on wastewater simulation software, following by some deep dives into uncertainty. Thanks Lina! Episode guide: [00:00:00] Intro - Who is Lina Belia? [00:05:30] Wastewater engineers save more lives than doctors [00:07:40] How does a wastewater simulator look like and what can it do? [00:12:17] Uncertainty analysis in wastewater treatment practice [00:16:15] The roots of the Design and Operational Uncertainty ...
Episode 04 - Open Science
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis is the fourth episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We start of discussing open science. We venture into many related aspects such as scientific reproducibility, scientific career evaluation, software versioning, and the distinction between the scientific process and academic institutes. Hosts: Jörg Rieckermann and Kris Villez Guest: Juan Pablo Carbajal (Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil, Rapperswil, Switzerland) Links: * Juan Pablo's web page: https://sites.google.com/site/juanpicarb...
Episode 05 - Open Science
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis is the fifth episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We start of discussing open science. We venture into many related aspects such as scientific reproducibility, scientific career evaluation, software versioning, and the distinction between the scientific process and academic institutes. Hosts: Jörg Rieckermann and Kris Villez Guest: Juan Pablo Carbajal (Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil, Rapperswil, Switzerland) Links: * Juan Pablo's web page: https://sites.google.com/site/juanpicarba...
Episode 04 - Open Science
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis is the fourth episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We start of discussing open science. We venture into many related aspects such as scientific reproducibility, scientific career evaluation, software versioning, and the distinction between the scientific process and academic institutes. Hosts: Jörg Rieckermann and Kris Villez Guest: Juan Pablo Carbajal (Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil, Rapperswil, Switzerland) Links: * Juan Pablo's web page: https://sites.google.com/site/juanpicarb...
Episode 03 - Integrated assessment - Bonus track
September 01, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis is the bonus material to the 1st episode of the Flush to Data podcast with Prof. Dr. Peter A. Vanrolleghem. We discuss research on particles in wastewater and Einstein's opinion on them, compliance assessment, innovation, . Links: - Peter A. Vanrolleghem's group website: https://modeleau.fsg.ulaval.ca/a-propos/accueil/ - Original article describing the scanner-based settl-o-meter: https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-1223(96)00157-6 - Presentation on particles: - Einstein's 2 cents on particl...
Episode 03 - Integrated Assessment
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis is the 3rd episode of the Flush to Data podcast. Our guest is Prof. Dr. Peter A. Vanrolleghem. We discuss the cubEAU, experimental design, data quality, model adequacy, open hardware, and bathing in open waters. Links: - Peter A. Vanrolleghem's group website: https://modeleau.fsg.ulaval.ca/a-propos/accueil/ - Original article describing the scanner-based settl-o-meter: https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-1223(96)00157-6 - Presentation on particles: - Einstein's 2 cents on particles: https://a...
Episode 03 - Integrated Assessment
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis is the 3rd episode of the Flush to Data podcast. Our guest is Prof. Dr. Peter A. Vanrolleghem. We discuss the cubEAU, experimental design, data quality, model adequacy, open hardware, and bathing in open waters. Links: - Peter A. Vanrolleghem's group website: https://modeleau.fsg.ulaval.ca/a-propos/accueil/ - Original article describing the scanner-based settl-o-meter: https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-1223(96)00157-6 - Presentation on particles: - Einstein's 2 cents on particles: https://a...
Episode 02 - Micropollutants and Learning from Sewers on Society
July 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThis is the the 2nd episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We discuss micro-pollutants, wastewater sampling methods, sewer epidemiology. Hosts: Jörg Rieckermann and Kris Villez Guest: Christoph Ort Links: - Christoph Ort: https://www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/portrait/organisation/staff/profile/christoph-ort/show/ - MS2Field: https://www.eawag.ch/ms2field/ Episode guide: [0:00:00] Intro [0:01:27] Selecting a PhD topic [0:05:48] Monitoring micro-pollutant concentrations [0:10:05] Model to describ...
Episode 02 - Micropollutants and Learning from Sewers on Society
July 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThis is the the 2nd episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We discuss micro-pollutants, wastewater sampling methods, sewer epidemiology. Hosts: Jörg Rieckermann and Kris Villez Guest: Christoph Ort Links: - Christoph Ort: https://www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/portrait/organisation/staff/profile/christoph-ort/show/ - MS2Field: https://www.eawag.ch/ms2field/ Episode guide: [0:00:00] Intro [0:01:27] Selecting a PhD topic [0:05:48] Monitoring micro-pollutant concentrations [0:10:05] Model to describ...
Episode 01 - Mechanistic Machine Learning
July 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThis is the first episode of the Flush to Data podcast. We start with a discussion on mechanistic modelling and machine learning and venture into models for emulation, uncertainty quantification, and data quality. Bonus material includes a discussion on aspects of current scientific practice, including the lack of hypothesis testing, the evaluation of novelty, and the challenges with a generalist approach. Hosts: Jörg Rieckermann and Kris Villez Guest: Juan Pablo Carbjal Links: * Juan Pabl...
Episode 00 - Trailer
July 07, 2020 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MBHi! It's Kris and Jörg and we're on fire to bring you the Flush to Data Podcast, where wastewater and stormwater meet data science. Our mission is to explore the role of data and models in the world of wastewater science and technology and to bring you experts in the various domains who share their passion and valuable insights. This podcast is for anybody interested in recent developments on sewers, wastewater treatment plants and water courses. The die-hard wastewater professional, sci...