Risks and Rewards of Membrane Plants in the Northwest
This AMTA/NWMOA Joint Technology Transfer Workshop will focus on membrane-based technologies in and around the Pacific Northwest. Course content will focus on regionally important topics including; membrane bioreactors (MBR), extending membrane life, ceramic and polymeric membranes, PFAS/PFOA, dealing with extreme weather, and PVDF’s future as a membrane material. During this workshop there will also be a facility tour to the North Clackamas County Water Commission Water Treatment Plant and multiple networking opportunities.
Technical Program
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
SESSION 1: Introduction and Risk
Moderator: Timothy English, Carollo Engineers
- External Funding Opportunities: The Ins and Outs and Considerations
Seema Chavan, Brown and Caldwell - ‘When’ Does it Make Economic Sense to Select Ceramic Membranes?
Dave Holland, Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. - Actions to Increase Critical Infrastructure Availability During Cybersecurity Attacks
Peter Barry, HDR, Inc. - Not If, But When: How to be Prepared to Face Supply Chain Risks
Simon Bouchard, H2O Innovation - PVDF Supply Chain Obstacles and Countermeasures
Sean Carter, Toray Membrane USA, Inc. - Risks Facing WTP/WWTPs and How to Mitigate Them Panel Discussion
Seema Chavan, Brown and Caldwell
Dave Holland, Aqua Aerobic Systems, Inc.
Peter Barry, HDR, Inc.
Simon Bouchard, H2O Innovation
Sean Carter, Toray Membrane USA, Inc.
SESSION 2: Facility Tour
- Facility Overview – North Clackamas County Water Commission Water Treatment Plant
- Facility Tour – North Clackamas County Water Commission Water Treatment Plant
Thursday, August 31, 2023
SESSION 3: Membrane Case Studies
Moderator: Tina St. Pierre, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
- Understanding Rejection: The Path to a Healthy Membrane Life
Nick Popolizio, Avista Technologies, Inc. - Sustainably Protecting Local Water Supplies by Recharging Aquifers with MBR Effluent
Hiro Kuge, Kubota Membrane - Thoughtful Planning Leads to Successful Pilot Testing for Springfield Utility Board’s McKenzie WTP
Lee Odell, Consor Engineering - Extending Membrane Life
Darrell Byrer, American Water Chemicals, Inc. - Presentation Title TBD
Dustin Whynman, Carollo Engineers - Study of Wastewater Autopsy and Full Element Cleaning of Aluminum Silicates and Iron
Gregory Sato, PWT
SESSION 4: Membrane Applications and Discussion Items
Moderator: Jill Miller, City of Bozeman
- Impact of Harmful Algal Blooms Public Health and MF/UF Drinking Water Treatment Systems
Evan Hofeld, Oregon Department of Health - PFAS Regulatory Issues in Washington
Mike Means, Washington DOH Office of Drinking Water - So, What’s New in Water Treatment Since WWII? Updating Water Treatment Technology at the Hanford Site
Thomas Helgeson, Hanford Mission Integration Solutions, LLC
Registration
Registration for the AMTA/NWMOA Joint Technology Transfer Workshop is now open. For the best prices, register by Friday, August 18, 2023.
Workshop Location and Hotel Information
Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 W. 6th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
To make a hotel reservation call the hotel directly at (360) 993-4500 or by accessing the online room block. Make sure to let them know that you are with AMTA to get the room block rate. To get the AMTA room block rate, please make your reservation by Monday, August 7, 2023.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Written cancellation requests received by AMTA on or before Friday, August 18, 2023 will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds and no credits for future events will be granted if requested after Friday, August 18, 2023 (unless AMTA cancels the event). However, substitutions may be made at any time. AMTA reserves the right to make changes in programs and speakers, or to cancel programs when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every If a program is not held, AMTA’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only.