To: AMTA Members From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: February 18, 2019 On Feb 5, 2019, I gave a one-hour Webinar on Membrane Activity in North America for Water Treatment. The webinar discussed current membrane processes being used in North America including Reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, microfiltration, ultrafiltration and membrane bioreactors. …
AMTA Press Releases
AMTA Announces the Election of Ten Members to its Board of Directors
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: January 4, 2019 STUART, Florida– The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) America’s Authority in Membrane Technology, is pleased to announce the election of ten members to the Board of Directors. The newly elected Board Member will be seated …
AMTA-SEDA One-Day Workshop: Ceramic Membranes
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: January 3, 2019 Ceramic Membranes are an important part of the Membrane Industry today and will be installed in more facilities in the future. The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) and the Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) are holding …
Membrane Technology Meetings held in Washington, D.C.
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Dr. Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Ms. Pat Sinicropi, WateReuse Association Executive Director Dr. Eileen O’Neill, WEF Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: October 11, 2018 Membrane water treatment technology usage and needs in the United States was highlighted in Washington, D.C. on October 10, 2018 in …
Ian C. Watson Fellowship for Membrane Advancement
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: September 12, 2018 Since 2007, AMTA has worked in partnership with several recognized organizations in distributing almost $500,000 in Fellowships that support talented university students researching membrane innovations and applications for water treatment. In 2018, AMTA expanded on …
AMTA-SEDA One-Day Workshop: Ceramic Membranes
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: September 5, 2018 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) and the Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) have scheduled a one-day Ceramic Membranes and Systems Workshop in Jupiter, FL on January 24, 2019. Ten of the leading companies in ceramic …
2018 AMTA-ADC Fellowships Awarded to Two Students Studying Membrane Technologies
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: June 26, 2018 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce that two students have been awarded AMTA ADC Fellowship Awards for 2018. In 2011, the Affordable Desalination Collaboration (ADC) established a fund to provide financial …
Two Doctoral Students Studying Novel Membrane Technologies Receive the 2018 AMTA-NWRI Fellowship Award
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: June 13, 2018 Two Doctoral Students Studying Novel Membrane Technologies Receive the 2018 AMTA-NWRI Fellowship Award STUART, Florida and Fountain Valley, California – The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) of Stuart, FL, and National Water Research Institute (NWRI) of …
Welcome to New Board Members & Board Appointment of New Executive Committee
To: AMTA Members, Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: March 19, 2018 I am pleased to announce that AMTA held a Board Meeting on Friday March 16, 2018 and welcomed new Board Members Rebecca Wilder and Buddy Boysen. The AMTA Board also reappointed Mike Snodgrass …
MTC18 Papers and Posters Awards
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: March 15, 2018 The 2018 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition were held in West Palm Beach, FL and during the Concluding Awards Ceremony, the following awards were presented on Thursday, March 15, 2018: MTC18 BEST PAPER AWARD: Aleksey …
AMTA Awards and MTC18 Awards
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: March 14, 2018 The 2018 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition were held in West Palm Beach, FL; the Awards Luncheon and AMTA Membership Meeting took place on March 14, 2018. During the Luncheon Awards Ceremony and AMTA …
2018 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition scheduled for West Palm Beach, FL – March 12-16, 2018
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: February 28, 2018 Membrane treatment of water has enabled facilities to recover drinking water from the sea, to reuse waste water, to provide safe, pure drinking water from water that would not otherwise be acceptable for the public. …
AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships for Membrane Technology
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: November 2, 2017 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) and the Bureau of Reclamation are proud to announce a call for nominees for the AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships for Membrane Technology. The need to reduce the cost, energy usage and …
Membrane Technology Meetings held in Washington, D.C.
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: September 15, 2017 Membrane water treatment technology usage and needs in the United States was highlighted in Washington, DC on September 7, 2017 in a roundtable discussion held at the U.S. Department of the Interior hosted by the …
Chats With the Pioneers – Now available on Podcast
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: August 22, 2017 The American Membrane Technology Association undertook a three year project to preserve information related to the start of the membrane separation technology by interviewing over 100 of the Pioneers in the membrane industry. They were …
AMTA Concentrate Management Video – May 10, 2017 Jupiter, FL Workshop
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: July 24, 2017 The American Membrane Technology Association and Southeast Desalting Association held a one day, targeted Workshop on Concentrate Management on May 10, 2017 in Jupiter, Florida. The purpose of this workshop was to cover key issues …
2017 AMTA-ADC Fellowships Awarded to Four Students Studying Membrane Technologies
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: July 6, 2017 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce that four students have been awarded the AMTA ADC Fellowship Awards for 2017. In 2011, the Affordable Desalination Collaboration (ADC) established a fund to provide …
Chats with the Pioneers
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: May 23, 2017 The historic American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) Chats with the Pioneers includes 36 one hour interviews conducted between 2011 and 2014 with over 100 pioneers in the membrane industry. AMTA has had these interviews available …
AMTA/AWWA MTC17 Papers and Posters Awards
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: February 16, 2017 The 2017 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition were held in Long Beach, CA and during the Concluding Awards Ceremony, the following awards were presented on Thursday, February 16, 2017: AMTA/AWWA MTC17 BEST PAPER AWARD: James …
AMTA Awards and AMTA/AWWA MTC17 Awards
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: February 15, 2017 The 2017 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition were held in Long Beach, CA; the Awards Luncheon and AMTA Membership Meeting took place on February 15, 2017. During the Luncheon Awards Ceremony and AMTA Members Meeting, …
Special AMTA/SEDA Joint Workshop on Concentrate Management
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: January 25, 2017 The American Membrane Technology Association and the Southeast Desalting Association will be holding a joint one day, targeted Workshop on Concentrate Management from membrane plants on May 10, 2017 at the Town of Jupiter Community Center. …
2017 AMTA Election Results for Board of Directors
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: December 16, 2016 STUART, Florida– The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) of Stuart, FL, held an election for its members to vote for individuals to fill the 10 Board of Director vacancies. The election closed on December 14, …
2016 AMTA-USBR Fellowship Awards
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: December 9, 2016 Four Graduate Students Studying Novel Membrane Technologies Receive the 2016 AMTA-Reclamation Fellowship Award STUART, Florida and Denver, Colorado – The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) of Stuart, FL, and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) of Denver, …
AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships for Membrane Technology
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: September 7, 2016 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) and the Bureau of Reclamation are proud to announce a call for nominees for the AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships for Membrane Technology. The need to reduce the cost, energy usage and …
Fellowships in 2016
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: June 22, 2016 Two Doctoral Students Studying Novel Membrane Technologies Receive the 2016 AMTA-NWRI Fellowship Award STUART, Florida and Fountain Valley, California – The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) of Stuart, FL, and National Water Research Institute (NWRI) …
AMTA/AWWA MTC16 Papers and Posters Awards
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: February 8, 2016 The 2016 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition were held in San Antonio, TX and during the Concluding Awards Ceremony, the following awards were presented on Thursday, February 4, 2016: AMTA/AWWA MTC16 BEST PAPER AWARD: Troy …
AMTA Awards and AMTA/AWWA MTC16 Awards
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: February 3, 2016 The 2016 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition were held in San Antonio, TX; the Awards Luncheon and AMTA Membership Meeting took place on February 3, 2016. During the Luncheon Awards Ceremony and AMTA Members Meeting, …
Agenda 2020 Seeks Experts for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Workshop on Membrane Technology
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: September 1, 2015 Dear AMTA Member: Recently I was contacted by the Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance for information about membrane technology for use in treating pulp and paper black liquor. They will be hosting a workshop to …
AMTA Director Emeritus Irving Moch wins AMTA Presidential Award
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: August 20, 2015 Dr. Irving Moch has received the AMTA Presidential Award from AMTA President Scott Freeman for his many years of service on the AMTA Board of Directors and most recent activity as a Director Emeritus. …
AWWA AMTA Membrane Technology Conference Agreement
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: July 2, 2015 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce an extension of the agreement with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) to partner in hosting the annual Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition (MTC) …
AMTA Awards 2015 ADC Fellowships
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: June 24, 2015 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce that three students have been awarded the ADC Fellowship Awards for 2015. In 2011, the Affordable Desalination Collaboration (ADC) established a fund to provide financial …
AMTA Announces the Launch of their new Digital Library
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Karen Lindsey, AMTA Website and Publications Chair Contact: klindsey@avistatech.com Date: June 15, 2015 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) is committed to preserving the technical contributions and personal narratives of professionals in our industry and making that information available to the water treatment community now and in …
AMTA Announces Two Additional Director Emeritus Members
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel, AMTA Executive Director Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: April 17, 2015 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) is proud to announce that John Potts, Senior Vice President at Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Dr. Steve Duranceau, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of …
AMTA Announces Joint Efforts with WateReuse Association and WEF in Promoting Membrane Technologies
To: Membrane Industry & Media Publications From: Harold Fravel –Executive Director of AMTA Contact: hfravel@amtaorg.com / 772-463-0844 Date: April 7, 2015 The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce two new cooperative agreements with the WateReuse Association and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) that will expand the promotion of membrane technologies and …