UF/MF and MBRShort Courses

Membrane Consultancy Associates (MCA) will provide comprehensive, assessed, short courses in membrane filtration technology for water and wastewater treatment.

The MBR Short Course consists of one full day. Covers municipal and industrial applications, and includes information on cost comparison, product review and operational issues.

The UF/MF short course has an Intermediate and Advanced module, each taking place over two days. Each module of the course has a standard syllabus with detailed content updated annually to ensure it reflects the latest developments and remains current.

Who should attend?• Oil&Gas industry,powergenerators, engineers• Staffinvolvedwiththeprocurementofwatertreatmentassets• Peopleinvolvedinthepolicyandplanningofwatertreatment facilities• Operationsandmaintenancepersonnel,researchersandacademics

DrGraemePearceGraemeisamembranetechnologyspecialistwithmorethan30yearsexperienceinthemembraneindustry.AgraduateofOxfordUniversitywithachemistryfirstdegreeandachemicalengineeringdoctorate.In2005,Graemeformed an independent consultancy, Membrane Consultancy Associates, working with a broad spectrum of users and providers of membrane technology, as well as with new entrants and prospective investors.

PresentedbyDrGraemePearce

Brisbane, QldMBR25November2019

UF/MF - Intermediate26 & 27 November 2019

UF/MF - Advanced28 & 29 November2019

Perth, WAMBR5 December 2019

UF/MF modules are assessed at the end of each day as part of MCA accreditation. Attendees may elect not to pursue accreditation.

DrGraemePearce(UK)presentshisrenowned UF/MF Membrane Short Course

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UF/MF IntermediateSyllabusUF/MFBasics

Definitions and terms. Separation mechanisms and performance. Polymericandceramic membranes. Surface characteristics. Fouling and control.

ModuleFormat&SystemConfigurationModule design options. Processsequenceforfiltration,backwashandcleaningcycles.

MembraneFiltrationProcessDesignApplication categories. Processdesignguidelines. Temperature correction and flux selection.

Introduction to System DesignComponents, layout and arrangement, and flowsheet.

Comparative Review of UF/MF SuppliersCommercial products overview and summary. Focusedreviewofmarketleaders. Productspecificationandmodeofoperation.

Applications Status, drivers, markets and growth. Usingceramicsforoilyfeeds. Energy comparison and operating costs. Legislation, regulation and approval. Indicative performance.

PerformanceandMembraneFoulingCritical, threshold and sustainable flux. Permeabilityandfoulingtrends. Examples of sustainable flux calculated from case studies.

OperationalissuesDelivery, storage, commissioning, shutdown and mothballing. Integrity testing and fibre repair. Calculating Log Removal Values (LRV) from pressure decay data.

Register now!A10%discountis given to each registrant, after the first two, from any one organisation registering at the same time.

An early bird discount (10%) is available until 30September2019.

Special rate for full time university staff and students.

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UF/MF AdvancedSyllabusUF/MFProperties

Polymeric membrane fabrication. Morphology and modification. Surface charge and pore size distribution characteristics and comparison. Fibre dimensions and potting.

Review of UF/MF SuppliersSupplier developments. Product specification and mode of operation. Open platforms, Universal Rack, and the issue of interchangeability.

Potable and wastewater, SWRO, Oil and Gas.

Ceramic compared to polymeric. Properties, pros and cons, surface characteristics and system design. Examples and fouling experience for oily waters.

Foulants and ChemicalsFoulant categories. Removal and cleaning issues.

Troubleshooting, Warranty and ApplicationsInvestigation and monitoring. Failure modes and mechanisms. Pressure spikes, potting problems and effect of format. Remedy and fibre repair issues. Membrane System Warranty. Advanced Application Issues.

Case Studies

MembraneFiltrationSystemDesignRack selection and pipework velocity. Redundancy and tank sizing. Effect of flux variation.

Ceramic Membranes

(All prices shown ex GST)

Intermediate Advanced Both

$595 $890 $990$1,080 $1,620 $1,800 $1,190 $1,785 $1,980 $2,040 $3,060 $3,400

$2,435 $3,650 $4,055

MBRSyllabusMBRBasics and Introduction

Drivers. MBR Advantages. Barriers to uptake. Market trends and Historical Perspective. Terms and definitions in MBR process design.

MBR Technology and Process DesignFouling and flux. Cleaning, Aeration & Bubble Size. Design parameters (MLSS, HRT, SRT). Format, configuration and comparison. Screening. System components and layout.

MBR Performance and CostsOperating cost breakdown for different formats from Singapore and California case studies; Indicative total water cost; Cost comparison between different formats; MBR vs conventional comparison.

Review of commercial manufacturers - hollow fibre and flat sheet, cross flow and air lift. Commercial Products and Case Studies

What can go wrong? - maintenance, sludge, bacteria, clogging, foaming, fats and oils, turndown. Troubleshooting and performance improvement, failure modes and repair. Future trends and developments.

Operational Issues

MBR

All 5 days