Differences in MF/UF and RO/NF Membrane Properties
This presenation provides on overview of membranes used for water treatment. It includes a description of membrane configurations, membrane materials, removal mechanisms, and membrane structure for MF, UF, NF, and […]
Optimizing Removal of Scalants and Foulants during Membrane Cleaning
This presentation includes an overview of RO membrane fouling and scaling. It discusses biological, particulate, and inorganic fouling mechanisms and the chemistry driving scaling, antiscalant performance, and membrane cleaning. Complex […]
Water Treatment Options for Coastal Communities to Meet Stage 2 DBP Rule
Overview of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority nanofiltration facility built to address TOC, iron, manganese, hardness, and disinfection byproduct formation potential. 1.5 mgd facility operating at 80% recovery. Iron and […]
Post-Treatment Concepts for Seawater and Brackish Water Desalting
Provides an overview of post-treatment for brackish and seawater desalination, including comparison of corrosion indices, explanation of calcium carbonate chemistry, and discussion of alternative post-treatment approaches.
MF / UF / MBR Technologies
This presentation provides a review of microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), and membrane bioreactor (MBR) technologies for municipal applications. Presentation topics include membrane types, terminology, feed and filtrate water quality, and […]
RO Concentrate Recovery and Waste Minimization (ZLD)
This presenation provides a description of pilot scale testing and full-scale design of a zerio liquid discharge facility in Florida. Pilot testing included lime softening and ultrafiltration, followed by plate […]
Introduction to Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis
This presentation provides an overview of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration technologies for water treatment. It includes definition of terminology, theory, and description of equipment and key issues for operation.
Hilton Head-South Island Public Service District-Case Study
This presentation includes a case study of the South Island Public Service District desalination facility serving Hilton Head, SC. The facility was built to address salt water intrusion, allowing them […]
Forest Trails MBR Plant into the 21ST Century
This presenation includes a case study of the Forest Trails Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Treatment Facility in South Carolina. The presentation presents a history of the wastewater treatment facility, a comparison […]
Membrane Concentrate Disposal in Coastal Carolina
This presenation includes an overview of concentrate disposal alternatives for reverse osmosis in a coastal area. The discussion includes a description of concentrate characteristics, reuse opportunities and challenges, and disposal […]
