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M O N DAY F E B R U A R Y 2 5 , 2 019 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.  9 