AMTA/SEDA Technology Transfer Workshop: Decatur, AL

Unveiling the Power of Membrane Technology for PFAS Treatment and Emergency Response

Join us from October 2-3, 2024, at the American Membrane Technology Association’s (AMTA) and the Southeast Desalting Association’s (SEDA) Technical Workshop in Decatur, AL, for an opportunity to delve into the world of membrane treatment.

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TECHNICAL PROGRAM

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

SESSION 1: MEMBRANE BASICS
Moderator: Julie Nemeth-Harn, Komline-Harn
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 am

Membrane Basics
John Tonner, American Membrane Technology Association
4 Rules for CIP
Ricardo Avena, Avista Technologies, Inc.
Living on an Island in the Tennessee River: How WMEL Solved the PFAS Puzzle
Bryan Pate, InSite Engineering

10:00 – 10:30 Refreshment Break

SESSION 2: REGULATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Moderator: Randal Braker, Duck River Utility Commission
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Alabama Regulations
Aimee White, Alabama Department of Environmental Management
The Role of CCRO in PFAS Management in Public Water Systems
Kevin Clarke, DuPont Water Solutions

Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch

SESSION 3: TOUR OF WEST MORGAN EAST LAWRENCE MEMBRANE PLANT
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Facility Tour Overview
Facility Tour (including travel to and from membrane plant)

Thursday, October 3, 2024

SESSION 4: MEMBRANE DESIGN & OPERATIONS FOR PFAS TREATMENT
Moderator: Julie Nemeth-Harn, Komline-Harn
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

PFAS Separation, Concentration, and Destruction – Entire Cycle Explained
Sean Carter, Toray Membrane USA
Emerging No More: A Quick-Start to the Final PFAS Rule
Stuart Jeffcoat, HDR, Inc.
Integrated Solution for Onsite PFAS Destruction: A Municipal Drinking Water Case Study
Zia Klocke, Ovivo
Considerations for Designing PFAS Treatment Systems for RO Concentrate
Joey Tippett, Lanxess
RO Pilot Study for PFAS Removal at an Alabama WTP Treating Tennessee River
Michael Bourke, Wigen Water Technologies
Membrane Operation and Troubleshooting
Melissa Fernandes, American Water Chemicals

Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch

SESSION 5: GULF COAST ISSUES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Moderator: Melissa Fernandes, American Water Chemicals
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm

SiC Ceramic Ultrafiltration for NF/RO Pretreatment and Other Pilots from the Southeast
Mark Machacek, Ovivo
Moss Point Mississippi Reverse Osmosis Facility
Brian Nelson, H2O Innovation
Jody DeLuca, H2O Innovation
Samuel Franklin, H2O Innovation
Panel Discussion

3:30 – 7:00 pm AMTA Board Meeting

Registration
Registration for the AMTA/SEDA Technology Transfer Workshop is now open.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Written cancellation requests received by AMTA on or before Monday, September 16 will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds and no credits for future events will be granted if requested after Monday, September 16 (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. Even if a program is not held, AMTA’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only.

Workshop Location and Hotel Information

DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront
1101 6th Ave NE
Decatur, AL 35601

The hotel block is now closed. To make your hotel reservation, please call 256-355-3150.

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