MF/UF process design schemes for the treatment of drinking water, and membrane bioreactors in waste water treatment (MBR) applications will be covered.

The course also includes computer aided design of brackish/seawater reverse osmosis systems, pre-treatment and post-treatment options for membrane systems and comparisons of membrane and thermal desalting systems. A visit to the world’s largest integrated membrane plant (Water Supply Company of North Holland) is also included in the course.

Learning objectives

The purpose of this short course is to provide practical knowledge on the design and operation of membrane processes (MF,UF&RO) in the water industry.

Specific membrane related problems such as membrane fouling, scaling and cleaning are dealt with in detail, including pre-treatment options and the latest developments in monitoring and controlling fouling.

Partners

The course Co-ordinator of Membrane Technology in Drinking & Industrial Water Treatment is M. Kennedy, PhD