Food Protein R&D Center
Texas A&M University

The Texas A&M University System

Presents
the

23rd Annual Practical Membrane / Filtration & Separations
Technologies Short Course: Fundamentals, New Developments,
Applications and Daily Pilot Plant Demonstrations

Organized
by
Separation Sciences Program
Food Protein Research & Development Center
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
The Texas A&M University System
College Station, TX 77843-2476

April 14-18, 2013
College Station, TX

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SHORT COURSE LECTURES

OBJECTIVES OF SHORT COURSE

• Review basic principles of membrane filtration & separations processing including system design, membrane & equipment selection costs, economics, and practical applications

• Orient new product formulators, food scientists, chemists, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, petroleum engineers, and students to processing and products of separations technologies

• Review major applications of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, pervaporation, chromotography, centrifugation, and other technologies in food processing, chemical processing, petroleum processing, pharmaceutical processing and water treatment, environmental and industrial processing and manufacturing

• Review fundamentals and practical aspects of membrane fouling and cleaning

• Provide daily “hands-on” demonstrations and familiarize attendees with the practical aspects of membrane & separations technologies

• Review new technologies / developments in Membrane Filtration Technology & Separations Technologies

• Review case studies, success stories, new systems designs, industrial/commercial applications and economics of membrane systems, pre and post-treatment technologies

• Network with Academia and Industry Experts

LOCATION AND FACILITIES

All lectures will be held at Rudder Tower on the Texas A&M University Campus, Monday through Thursday, April 14 - 18, 2013. Parking is across the street in the University Center Garage. For a parking map, go to http://aggiemap.tamu.edu/. Pilot plant demonstrations will be in the pilot plant facilities at the Food Protein Research & Development Center, Cater-Mattil Hall, 373 Olsen Boulevard, Texas A&M University. Participants will be taken by bus to Cater-Mattil Hall (Texas A&M University Campus) for daily afternoon demonstrations.

Maps & Directions

ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION

Lodging reservations should be made directly by the attendees by calling (979) 693-7500. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton College Station for the short course participants. Room rates are $115 (single or double) plus tax per night (rooms available at 4 PM. Ask for the rate specifically and mention the Group Code: MEM13. Shuttle service is provided from Easterwood Airport to and from the Hilton Hotel. Shuttle service can be arranged by calling the Hilton (979) 693-7500. Hotel reservations must be received before March 24, 2013.

Hilton College Station & Conference Center
801 University Dr. East, College Station, Texas 77840, USA
Tel: 979-693-7500
Fax: 979-260-1931
http://hiltoncs.com

REGISTRATION

Short Course & Pilot Plant Demonstrations

The registration fee for the short course and pilot plant demonstrations is $1,495.00 and includes an eBook Manual, daily lunch, Thursday graduation luncheon, refreshments, certificates of completion, and daily pilot plant demonstrations.

There is a 10% discount if two or more individuals from the same organization register for the short course. Academic discounts may be applicable if space is available.

Make checks payable to TEES (Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station) and mail to TEES Fiscal Office, 3124 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3124. You may pay the fee by credit card (American Express, Visa, or Master Card). Registration fees are not refundable but substitute personnel may be sent by the same firm. Mail the registration form and a copy of your check to Cyndi Casanova, Short Course Coordinator (See address on registration application form). Space is limited; therefore, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For additional information, write, call, fax or email:

Dr. YongJae Lee                                      Cyndi Casanova

Program Head, Separation Sciences         Short Course Coordinator

Food Protein R&D Center                          Food Protein R&D Center

Phone : (979) 845-2758                           Phone: (979) 847-8997

Fax: (979) 845-2744                                 Fax: (979) 845-2744

E-mail: yongjaelee@tees.tamus.edu        E-mail: shortcourse@tamu.edu

INSTRUCTORS

Dileep Agnihotri, CEO, Advanced Hydro Inc.

Peter Allan, Managing Partner, Membrane Systems LLC.

Steven Anderson, Membrane Specialist, Eco Lab Food & Beverage Division

Daniel H. Bar, Vice President/General Manager Amerida, Division of Eurodia Idustrie

Scott Beeman, Sales, Hatfield & Company

Dennis Bridges, Engineering Fluid Solutions, LLC

David Bromley, President, David Bromley Engineering Ltd.

Herman Brune , Columnist, Texas Fish & Game

Dr. Munir Cheryan, Professor, University of Illinois, Department of Food Science

Paul Choules, Vice President/Commercial, Water Standard

Daniel Christodoss Ph.D., P.E., URS Corporation

Dr. Lee Clapp, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University Kingsville

Grady Coberly, Regional Sales Manager, Koch Membrane System

Mike Grigus, Sr. Sales Engineer, GEA Filtration

Eli Gruber, President & CEO, Ecologix Environmental Systems

Lance Hinojosa, Sales, Hatfield & Company

Carl Hoffman, Market Manager, Food & Beverage, Koch Membrane System

Bill Irvine, President, Engineering Fluid Solutions, LLC

Dr. Chyer Kim, Senior Research Specialist, Virginia State University

Jim Lauria, Global Business Unit Director - Water Treatment, Johnson Screen Inc.

Dr. YongJae Lee , Program Head, Separation Sciences Group, Food Protein R&D Center, Texas A&M University

Dr. Gerald Luss, Technical Director, CFR Complete Filtration Resources Inc.

Dennis McMillin, District Manager, Johnson Screen Inc.

Tom Pankratz, Editor, Water Desalination Report

Parag Patel, Asahi Kasei Bioprocess

Jamie Vinsant, Senior Process Engineer, GE Power & Water

Scott Wittwer, Product Manager, Graver Technologies

Jorge Yacubowicz, Chief Technology Officer, AMS Technologies

John Zibrida, President, Zibex, Inc.