Food Protein R&D Center
Texas A&M University

The Texas A&M University System

Presents the

6th Annual Practical Short Course on

"WATER Issues & Technologies:

Process Water, Wastewater, and Desalination"

August 8-10, 2010
College Station, TX

Organized
by
Separation Sciences Program
Food Protein Research & Development Center

and

The Global Petroleum Research Institute (GPRI)
Texas Engineering Experiment Station
The Texas A&M University System
College Station, TX 77843-2476

View the Printable PDF Version of the Brochure

Register Online | Register By Fax | Frequently Asked Questions

The Separation Sciences Group at the Food Protein R&D Center at Texas A&M University presents a hands-on practical workshop with all the do's and don'ts of membrane filtration systems. This is the time to see how it works from the leading professionals in membrane technology.

OBJECTIVES OF WORKSHOP

• Train attendees in basics, principles, characteristics, and operations of system technologies, costs, case studies, and cleaning and sanitizing techniques.

• Demonstrate equipment in operation, and familiarize attendees with practical aspects of pretreatment technologies, membrane filtration processes and post treatment technologies and new technologies.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES

Presentations will be held at Rudder Tower, on the Texas A&M Campus.
Demonstrations will be held at Food Protein R&D Center, Cater-Mattil Hall, Separation Sciences Lab, 373 Olsen Blvd. Participants will be taken to and from Cater-Mattil Hall (Texas A&M Campus) by bus and returned to the Hilton. College Station temperatures in late August are in the 90F (33C) range.

SHORT COURSE CONDUCT

All Short Course sessions will be informal. Questions are encouraged during the lectures, breaks and social periods. Rights to cancel this course with refund or to substitute speakers and change schedules as necessary to expedite the course are reserved. Texas A&M University System policy does not allow inclusion of alcoholic beverages in registration fees.

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee is $995 for attendees, and $950 if you register by July 16, 2010. Refreshments and lunches are included.

TRANSPORTATION

College Station is easily reached by about 10 flights daily. From Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, connect via American Airlines (American Eagle Commuter). From Houston Intercontinental Airport, connect via Continental Airlines (Continental Express). The College Station Airport code is CLL. Participants should call the Hilton Hotel (979-693-7500) upon arrival at Easterwood Airport for courtesy van service.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Reservations for lodging should be made directly by attendee. A block of rooms has been reserved at the College Station Hilton and Conference Center for Short Course participants at the special rate of $95/night plus tax for single or double occupancy. Ask for the rate specifically and mention the Group Code WATER1. Hotel reservations must be received before July 17, 2010 in order to get special rates. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. You can make your reservation by telephone, fax, e-mail or internet:

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

Contacts

Mr. Carl J. Vavra
Food Protein Research & Development Center
Texas A&M University
Cater-Mattill Hall
373 Olsen Boulevard
College Station, Texas 77845-2476 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

Connie Conaway
710 Richardson Bldg.
TAMU-3116
College Station, TX 77845-3116
Telephone: 979-845-2272
Fax: 979-862-7407
Email: connie@pe.tamu.edu