Making Data-Driven Decisions to Improve Membrane Performance
In a membrane plant you can be overwhelmed with data. Some of it useful, some of it not so useful. The key is to weed out the less then useful […]
Optimizing Membrane Materials
This talk will dive in to membrane advancements focusing on hollow fiber and spiral wound membranes and the benefits of improvements. Membrane characteristics can directly correlate to operating cost, performance, […]
MBR “A to Z” – Fundamentals through Advanced Techniques in Utilizing Membrane
The goal of this presentation is to discuss several key topics on membrane bioreactor technology, including fundamentals of MBR technology, advantages and disadvantages of MBR use, lessons learned in use […]
Use of RO Membranes for Indirect Potable Reuse
Depletion of water supplies for potable and irrigation use has been a major problem in some areas of the US, particularly in Texas, Arizona and California. A changing climate, water […]
Membrane Fouling and Cleaning
Many reverse osmosis (RO) systems experience scale and fouling issues that may result in system downtime and labor-intensive Clean-In-Place (CIP). System operators are required to perform CIP to restore performance […]
OWRB – Where Funding Opportunities & Project Eligibilities Can Flow
Discussion outlining how OWRB’s funding opportunities can address the dollars’ side of eligible water, wastewater and stormwater project needs. Share the diversity of project eligibilities under OWRB loan and grant […]
Verdigris River Water Treatment Plant: Challenges After Startup
A brief overview of the City of Broken Arrow’s water treatment plant. A discussion about the challenges faced after startup and the lessons learned. A summary of where we are […]
Surface Water MF/RO Coagulant Studies
Brazos Regional Public Utility Agency Surface Water and Treatment System completed bench test and resultant full-scale implementation for pretreatment coagulant changes from iron-based to aluminum-based coagulants. This includes optimization of […]
Hargesheimer Plant Upgrade
My presentation will be over the upgrade for the Hargesheimer Water Treatment plant. It will cover what was built and the changes it created for the plant and discuss how […]
Use of High Rate Lime Softening Followed by UF Membranes
This presentation will focus on the use of high rate lime softening process followed by UF membrane filtration. Two plants use surface water, while a thrid uses a groundwater source. […]
