Course Description
Membrane / Filtration & Separations Technologies Short Course
The Texas A&M University System
Presents
the
Original 18th Annual Practical Membrane / Filtration & Separations
Technologies Short Course: Fundamentals, New Developments,
Applications and Pilot Plant Demonstrations
Organized
by
Separation Sciences Program
Food Protein Research & Development Center
Texas Engineering Experiment Station
The Texas A&M University System
College Station, TX 77843-2476
April 6-10, 2008
College Station, TX
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SHORT COURSE LECTURES
| Sunday, April 6, 2008 | |
2:00 PM |
Registration, Welcome & Announcements - College Station Hilton, 801 University Drive East, College Station, TX - Hotel Lobby (979-693-7500) |
3:00 PM |
Bus leaves Hotel (West Side) for George Busy Library & Museum |
3:15 PM |
Tour of George Bush Presidential Library & Museum (Optional) |
5:00 PM |
Dinner - Rudy's BBQ @ 504 Harvey Road, College Station, Texas (979-696-7383) (Optional) |
| Monday, April 7, 2008 | |
7:30 AM |
Bus leaves Hotel for Rudder Tower, Texas A&M University |
8:00 AM |
Welcome & Announcements - Carl Vavra |
| 8:10 AM | "Basic Principles of Membrane Separations" - Dr. Munir Cheryan |
| 10:00 AM | Refreshments and Photo Session of Group |
| 10:15 AM | "Pre and Post-Treatment of Process Liquids In Membrane Filtration Applications" - Dr. Jurgen Strasser |
| 11:15 AM | "Water Resources and Water Use- Is it Sustainable?" - Mr. Bill Irvine |
| Noon | LUNCH @ Texas A&M University Kyle Field Press Box |
| 1:30 PM | "Membrane Modules & Systems" - Dr. Munir Cheryan |
| 2:30 PM | "The Use of Ceramic Membranes- Examples From Industry" - Dr. Gary Carlson |
| 3:15 PM | Refreshments |
| 3:30 PM | "Practical Aspects of Membrane Filtration Design and Control" - Mr. Mike Grigus |
| 4:30 PM | Bus leaves for FPRDC for Multiple Demonstrations:
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| Refreshments @ Food Protein R&D Center | |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2008 | |
| 7:30 AM | Bus leaves Hotel for Rudder Tower, Texas A&M University |
| 8:00 AM | "How to Run a Pilot Plant Experiment/Test and Applications Testing" - Mr. Peter Cartwright |
| 8:45 AM | "Choosing Between Media or Membrane Filtration for Suspended Solids Removal" - Mr. Ben Gould |
| 9:30 AM | Refreshments |
| 9:45 AM | "Feed Pre-Treatment by Centrifugation" - Mr. John McKenna |
| 10:30 AM | "Stainless Steel Membranes and Their Applications" - Mr. Scott Wittwer |
| 11:15 AM | "Assorted Case Histories: Tubular Polymeric Membranes" - Mr. Lewis Pain |
| Noon | LUNCH @ Texas A&M University Duncan Dining Hall |
| 1:30 PM | "Applications of Membrane Technology to Process Waste Streams " - Mr. Mike Grigus |
| 2:45 PM | "Operation & Maintenance - Related Efficiencies in Industrial Water Use" - Mr. Bill Irvine |
| 3:30 PM | Refreshments |
| 3:40 PM | "How to Prevent Fouling and Fundamentals of Membrane Cleaning" - Dr. Gerald Luss |
| 4:55 PM | Bus leaves for FPRDC for Multiple Demonstrations:
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| Refreshments @ Food Protein R&D Center | |
| 6:00 PM | Social @ College Station Hilton |
| Wednesday, April 9, 2008 | |
| 7:30 AM | Bus leaves Hotel for Rudder Tower, Texas A&M University |
| 8:00 AM | "Membrane Applications in the Sugar Industry: Challenges in Pilot Research Programs" - Dr. Vadim Kochergin |
| 9:00 AM | "Latest Advances in Crossflow Membranes - Hollow Fiber & Ceramics" - Mr. Rishi Sondhi |
| 9:50 AM | Refreshments |
| 10:00 AM | "Liquid/Liquid Centrifugation" - Mr. Jesse Flores |
| 10:15 AM | Refreshments |
| 10:30 AM | "New Membrane Products for the Beverage Industry " - Mr. Carl Hoffman |
| 11:15 AM | "KOCH - Membrane BioReactor Technology" - Dr. Jorge Yacubowicz |
| Noon | LUNCH @ Texas A&M University Sbisa Dining Hall |
| 1:30 PM | "Production of ESL (Extended Shelf Life) Milk Using Microfiltration" - Mr. Henrich Iversen |
| 2:15 PM | "New Developments in Electrodialysis" - Mr. Daniel H. Bar |
| 3:15 PM | Refreshments |
| 3:25 PM | "Industrial Chromotography for Separation and Purification of Valuable Products: Sugar, Sweetners, and New Applications" - Dr. Vadim Kochergin |
| 4:15 PM | Bus leaves for FPRDC for Multiple Demonstrations:
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| Refreshments @ Food Protein R&D Center | |
| Thursday, April 10, 2008 | |
| 7:30 AM | Bus leaves Hotel for Rudder Tower, Texas A&M University |
| 8:00 AM | "Disc Tube Membrane Technology - A New Approach" - Mr. David Lamonica |
| 8:45 AM | "Recovery of Water Resources from Brine Produced During Oil & Gas Production" - Mr. David Burnett & Mr. Carl Vavra |
| 9:30 AM | Refreshments |
| 9:45 AM | "SelRO® Chemically Stable Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration Membranes" - Dr. Jorge Yacubowicz |
| 10:30 AM | "Technologies for Produced (Brine) Water Treatment " - Mr. Dewitt Dees |
| 11:15 AM | "RO Systems: Recent Developments in Scale and Deposit Control Agents" - Mr. John Zibrida |
| Noon | GRADUATION LUNCH @ Texas A&M Rudder Tower |
| 1:15 PM | "Analysis and Diagnosis of Membrane Fouling" - Dr. Lee Clapp |
| 2:15 PM | Refreshments |
| 2:25 PM | "Membrane Cleaning and Sanitizing - Common Mistakes" - Mr. Dennis L. Schmidt |
| 3:10 PM | "Principles of Membrane Cleaning" - Mr. Joseph Curran |
| 4:00 PM | Bus leaves for FPRDC for Multiple Demonstrations:
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| Refreshments @ Food Protein R&D Center | |
OBJECTIVES OF SHORT COURSE
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Review basic principles of membrane & separations processing including system design, membrane & equipment selection, costs, economics, and practical applications
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Orient new product formulators, food scientists, chemists, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, petroleum engineers, and students to processing and products of these technologies
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Review major applications of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, pervaporation, chromotography, centrifugation, and other technologies in food processing, chemical processing, petroleum processing, pharmaceutical processing, waste water and water treatment, environmental and industrial processing and manufacturing
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Review fundamentals and practical aspects of membrane fouling and cleaning
- Provide daily "hands-on" type demonstrations and familiarize attendees with the practical aspects of membrane & separation technologies
- Review new technologies/developments in Membrane & Separations Technologies
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Review case studies, success stories, new systems designs, industrial/commercial applications and economics of membrane systems, pre and post-treatment technologies
LOCATION AND FACILITIES
All lectures will be held at Rudder Tower on the Texas A&M University Campus, Monday through Thursday, April 7-10, 2008. Parking is across the street in the University Center Garage. For a parking map, go to http://campusmaps.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.
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 College Station Hilton for the short course participants. Room rates are $95 (single or double) plus tax per night. Ask for the rate specifically and mention the Group Code SEP. Shuttle service is provided from Easterwood Airport to and from the College Station Hilton. Shuttle service can be arranged by calling the College Station Hilton at (979) 693-7500. Hotel reservations must be received before March 28, 2008.
College Station Hilton Hotel & Conference Center
801 University Drive East, College Station, Texas 77840, USA
Tel: 979/693-7500
Fax: 979/260-1931
www.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 optional tour of George W. Bush Museum and Library, Sunday Evening Dinner, a Short Course Manual, daily lunch, Thursday graduation luncheon, refreshments, certificates of completion, daily pilot plant demonstrations.
There is a 10% discount if three 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 Engineering Experiment Station) and mail to TEES Fiscal Office, 3124 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3124. You may pay by credit card (American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners Club Card). Registration fees are not refundable, but the same firm may send substitute personnel. Mail the registration form and a copy of your check to Stacey Payne, the 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 technical information, write, call, fax or email to:
Mr. Carl J. Vavra
Food Protein Research & Development Center, TEES
Texas A&M University
Cater-Mattill Hall
373 Olsen Boulevard
College Station, Texas 77843-2476 USA
Telephone: 979-845-2758
Fax: 979-845-2744
Email: cjvavra@tamu.edu
Cyndi Casanova
Short Course Coordinator
Food Protein R&D Center
Phone: (979) 847-8997
Fax: (979) 845-2744
E-mail: shortcourse@tamu.edu
INSTRUCTORS
Mr. Daniel H. Bar, Vice President/General Manager Amerida, Division of Eurodia Idustrie
Mr. David Burnett, Director of Technology, Global Petroleum Research Institute, Texas A&M University
Dr. Gary Carlson, Senior Engineer, MemPro Ceramics Corporation
Mr. Peter Cartwright, Cartwright Consulting
Dr. Munir Cheryan, Professor, University of Illinois, Department of Food Science
Dr. Lee Clapp, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University Kingsville
Mr. Joseph Curran, West Area Technical Support, EcoLab Food & Beverage Division
Mr. Dewitt Dees, Sales Manager, Oil & Gas, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, North America Inc.
Mr. John Ehlig, Sales Engineer, Hastik - Baymont, Inc.
Mr. Jesse Flores, Sales Engineer, CINC
Mr. Ben Gould, Marketing Manager, Ashbrook, Simon-Hartley
Mr. Mike Grigus, Sales Engineer, GEA Filtration
Mr. Chuck Harrison, Field Engineer, CINC
Mr. Carl R. Hoffman, Market Manager, Food/Dairy & Beverage, Koch Membrane Systems
Mr. Bill Irvine, President, Engineering Fluid Solution, LLC
Mr. Henrich Iversen, Process Engineer, Filtration & Separation, TetraPak, Inc.
Dr. Vadim Kochergin, Professor, Audubon Sugar Institute, Louisiana State University Ag Center
Mr. David Lamonica, Sales Engineer, Rochem
Dr. Gerald Luss, Technical Director, Complete Filtration Resources Inc.
Mr. John McKenna, Industrial Division, Senior Process Consultant, Westfalia Separator, Inc., GEA
Mr. Lewis Pain, Regional Sales Manager, PCI Membrane Systems Inc.
Mr. Tim Robinson, District Engineer, SWECO Corporation
Mr. Dennis L. Schmidt, Manager Tech Service, Membrane Systems, Johnson Diversey
Mr. Rishi Sondhi, Process Engineering Manager, PALL Corporation
Dr. Jurgen Strasser, Consultant, Process & Equipment Technology
Mr. Carl J. Vavra, Program Head, Separation Sciences Group, Food Protein R&D Center, Texas A&M University
Mr. Scott Wittwer, Product Manager, Graver Technologies
Dr. Jorge Yacubowicz, Process Development Manager, Koch Membrane Systems, USA
Mr. John Zibrida, President, Zibex, Inc.
