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Pre-Conference Workshops
Monday’s pre-conference workshops require a separate
registration and fee. Please inquire at registration regarding
cost and availability. PC3 Inland Desalination and Concentrate
Management
1:00–4:00 p.m. Room 238
PC1 Back to Basics
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Room 243 This workshop will present material on inland desalination
and concentrate management, discussing key issues involved
with development of inland desalination facilities and the
related concentrate management and disposal methods.
The workshop aims to aid utilities, industrial facilities, and
other water users in evaluating or adapting inland desalination
for their water supply needs.
Back to Basics enables attendees to prepare themselves for
the full MTC. Ideal for first time attendees and those new to
the field of membrane technology, Back to Basics gives the
audience exposure to membrane experts and knowledge in a
focused forum.
PC2 Integrity Testing: How Far We Have Come and
How Far Can We Go?
8:00 a.m.–noon Room 238
This workshop allows for a deep dive into the real of
integrity testing of membranes. Direct integrity testing (DIT)
is a proven, reliable method to measure the integrity of a
membrane system, especially a hollow fiber membrane. This
workshop provides the attendee with a detailed understanding
of the variables that impact the DIT, an understanding of the
applicability of DIT in various applications, and a future state
visionary workshop on what the future of integrity testing
could hold. This workshop is ideal for experienced membrane
professionals seeking a refresher or a deeper understanding
of DIT.
PC4 Membrane Operator Training Short Course—
Nanofi ltration and Reverse Osmosis
1:00–5:00 p.m. Room 254
Presented by the South Central Membrane Association.
This membrane operator training short course is designed
for operators of nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis
(RO) systems as well as those who are interested in NF
and RO system operations. Attendees will then learn
about (1) water quality, pretreatment, and post-treatment,
(2) monitoring and control systems, (3) data interpretation,
(4) troubleshooting, and (5) chemical cleaning.
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