Presentation will focus on the basics of MF/UF Membrane filtration. Topics will include the basic types of membranes, materials of construction, glossary of terms used, and basic application parameters for consideration by someone seeking to apply MF/UF technology....

Basic understanding of Brackish water and Seawater Reverse Osmosis technologies as well as Nanofiltration systems. Limitations and applications of these technologies will be explained with full scale project examples. Basic equations, definitions and terminologies for NF and RO systems will be covered....

Over the last few decades Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) have transitioned from a new innovation to a conventional, trusted approach to advanced wastewater treatment. Like any other wastewater treatment process the key to succesful MBR operation lies in understanding how they work, why they work and some important factors that affect their performance....

Paticle counters can provide a more appropriate picture of membrane health over regular process parameters. Using indiret monitoring tools in conjunction with direct integirty monitoring tools can provide operations with more critical knowledge with respect to process issues and process tirggers to intiate repairs....

The presentation will include an introduction and overview of the Region of Peel's water treatment plants. Over the past decade the two treatment plants have expanded from a combined capacity of 850 to 1,700 ML/d and added membranes, ozone, biological filtration and UV....

This presentation will discuss the operation of a 6 MGD pressurized two-stage Ultrafiltration (UF) plant over a 3 year period at the Oliver-Mercer-North Dunn (OMND) Drinking Water Treatment Facility. The OMND Treatment Facility utilizes Ultrafiltration followed by low pressure Reverse Osmosis Softening to produce a blended Finished Water capacity o...

The presentation will give an overview of the water treatment process at the North Bay membrane filtration water plant. I will discuss treatment objectives and how they are being met by the different unit processes (membrane filtration, UV inactiviation, chlroine disinfection). I will discuss operational challenges with the facilites and how they...

Membrane manufacturers offer both pressurized and immersed membrane products for water treatment, but how does one select the most appropriate membrane type for a given site and application? In this presentation, case studies for a 30 MLD pressurized WTP and a 60 MLD two stage immersed WTP will be used to discuss the differences between the two me...

2003 saw the commisioning of York Region's Georgina Water Treatment Plant - one of the first Zenon 500c membrane treatment plants in Ontario. The Region had selected membranes on the basis of performance efficiency and treatment capacity. Since commissioning, the plant has undergone an expansion and upgrade of the membrane system to meet growth. ...

The North American municipal MF/UF membrane market is currently being serviced by suppliers with simplistically could be categorized into three types of system designs: proprietary systems, third party OEMs, and universal systems. Proprietary systems have historically dominated the North American MF/UF membrane market. Each system is highly custom...

The applications of membrane processes for treatment of drinking water have increased exponentially during the past few decades. Reliable performance, ease of operation, and no need for chemicals are among the characteristics that has attracted attention from the industry and the end users. In parallel to this expansion, new regulations and guideli...

A summary will be provided of the approvals process and associated considerations and requirements in the application of membrane technology for sewage treatment in Ontario. Example applications include membrane bioreactor technology for enhanced secondary treatment and membrane filtration and reverse osmosis for tertiary and quaternary treatment ...

The complex regulatory landscape for water and wastewater in Ontario encompasses numerous Ministries, multiple Acts and and a seemingly endless array of regulations, guidelines and extra-provincial directives adopted by reference in the legislation. The matter can be further complicated by the introduction of membrane technologies used in regulate...