ESWP: International Water Conference: 2010 Workshops IWC Continuing Education Workshops

IWC Workshops are intensive 4-hour courses that require a separate registration. Workshops are based on minimum reservations.

Each 4-hour workshop is $250 each for registered conference attendees (excludes specially priced Water Treatment Basic Training for $550). If you register for 2 workshops, you will receive a $100 Discount off of the price of two. Please register for these workshops on the Conference Registration Form.

2010 IWC Workshops

Schedule Subject to Change	Day/Time
Water Treatment 101* Presented by:Kumar Sinha, Bechtel Corporation, Frederick, MD and Dennis McBride, Fluor Enterprises, Inc., Greenville, SC This workshop is a great introductory course covering the basic concepts of water treatment for industry. It will address unit operations (clarification, filtration, lime/ soda ash softening, iron and manganese removal, membrane filters, and roughing demineralizers) used in water preparation for industry with emphasis on power, chemical industry, and refineries including  treatment of  makeup water for cooling water systems, and boiler water makeup .  Wastewater generated by these unit operations and their treatment & disposal will be discussed. Basic water chemistry requirements for low, medium, and high pressure boilers will be considered with chemical conditioning as required.	Wed. 10/27 1 - 5 PM
Treatment of Produced Water from Enhanced Oil Recovery for Use in Once Through Steam Generators Presented by: Robert Holloway, Holloway Associates, Etobicoke, Canada This four hour course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of treating de-oiled produced and blended waters to produce high pressure steam in once through steam generators as used in SAGD enhanced oil recovery operations. Treatment processes considered will include hot and warm lime softening, after filtration and weak acid cation softening.  Important equipment design and practical operating parameters will be discussed including in-situ  vs external regeneration of resins.	Wed. 10/27 1 - 5 PM
Water Treatment at Nuclear Power Plants Presented by: Jim Braun, Avantech, Inc., Columbia, SC The workshop will cover the objectives, requirements, and water demands associated with commercial nuclear power plants.  Issues related to make-up, primary coolant, condensate and wastewater systems will be discussed.  Details on engineering controls and design techniques used to maintain personnel radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) will be provided.	Wed. 10/27 1 - 5 PM
HRSG and High Pressure (>900 psig/60 Bar) Boiler Water Treatment and Operation Presented by: David G. Daniels, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Austin, TX This workshop will cover the water quality required for high pressure (>900 psig) steam boilers, the various treatments being used and new developments relative to protection from scale and corrosion. The course also covers treatment issues related to the pre-boilers and the condensate systems. The course includes a discussion of controls and troubleshooting techniques. Operators, utility plant supervisors, managers, and engineers can all benefit greatly from the practical information provided in this course.	Wed. 10/27 1 - 5 PM
Industrial Boiler Water Treatment (Up to 1800 psig/120 Bar) Presented by: James O. Robinson, GE Betz, Trevose, PA The course is intended for those interested in industrial steam systems operating at pressures up to 1800 psig.  While some basic theory is covered, the main focus of the course is to provide practical information that can be used to avoid common system problems.  The course covers deaerators, boilers, steam turbines and condensate systems from both mechanical operation and chemical treatment aspects.  The causes of deposition and corrosion as well as water quality and monitoring guidelines and chemical treatment options are discussed in an informal atmosphere.	Wed. 10/27 1 - 5 PM
Reverse Osmosis - Back to Basics* Presented by: Jane Kucera, Nalco Company, Naperville, IL The application of reverse osmosis (RO) has grown rapidly over the last 15 year.  However, some of the basics have been lost in shuffle.  Furthermore, many times professionals and operators familiar with ion exchange are now faced with operating RO systems with little or no training.  This Workshop covers the basics of RO, from sound design to proper operating techniques.  Fouling and concentration polarization, data collection and normalization, cleaning and storage are just some of the topics included in this Workshop.  This Workshop is intended for all who need to understand the basics of RO.	Thur. 10/28 8 - Noon
Reuse Water as Cooling Water Makeup Presented by: Paul Puckorius, Puckorius & Associates, Inc./Water Training Services, Arvada, CO This workshop provides the guidelines needed to successfully utilize reuse waters as cooling tower makeup water in place of fresh waters. It identifies the steps needed to identify the reuse water quality needed for existing as well as for designing new cooling tower water systems.  All types of reuse waters will be discussed and reviewed including internally produced used as well as externally available reuse waters. It will identify the benefits of some reuse waters as well as waste water ingredients that maybe detrimental to cooling water contacted equipment. Ideally attendees should bring information on their cooling water system equipment and operation of their systems as well as the analyses of possible reuse waters along with volumes available. Attendees will have their information discussed as to the impact of the reuse waters as well as the cooling water treatment that best would complement the reuse water constituents. A manual is provided for future reference.	Thur. 10/28 8 - Noon
Water and Wastewater Treatment for Natural Gas Frac Water Presented by: John Schubert, HDR Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA The Marcellus well field is one of several deep shale formations in the US holding substantial reserves of natural gas. It runs from central New York through Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and extends into Kentucky, Virginia and Ohio. Estimated reserves exceed 50 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. To extract the gas requires sophisticated drilling techniques. Hydrofracturing is required to form channels in the shale to allow the gas to flow to the well. This course provides detailed information on water use in the hydrofracturing process, from the water supply side as well as the treatment of flowback water from the frac’d well. The quality requirements for water supply will be reviewed from theoretical and practical perspectives. Data will be presented identifying the nature of water recovery from the hydrofractured well, both for quantity and quality. Treatment options, including thermal treatment options, will be reviewed, and where available design criteria will be noted. Progress will be described on installation / startup of full scale facilities to providing water supply and frac water treatment.	Thur. 10/28 8 - Noon
Biological Treatment of Refinery and Chemical Plant Wastewaters Presented by: Dr. Enos L. Stover, PhD, PE, DEE, The Stover Group, Stillwater, OK; Chris Campana This workshop provides a review of the basic design and operating considerations for aerobic and anaerobic treatment technologies that are applied to industrial wastewater treatment for the food, refinery, chemical, power and other industries. The workshop will address basic concepts for organic BOD and COD removal and will introduce concepts for biological nutrient removal. This workshop provides practical design and operational information on the various types (SBR, MBR, MMBR, activated sludge, etc) of biological wastewater treatment technologies in use today for industrial wastewaters.	Thur. 10/28 8 - Noon
Cleaning of RO Systems Presented by: Jantje Johnson, Genesys North America, Eden Prairie, MN This 2 hour workshop provides information on effective cleaning of reverse osmosis systems. Effective cleaning of reverse osmosis systems is dependent on several key parameters. These key parameters include RO system design, membrane selection, cleaning skid design, operation, membrane chemicals and cleaning procedures. Information on these key parameters and their impact on effective cleaning will be discussed in detail. Examples of a various systems will be discussed. This workshop is designed for RO system operators and designers to gather information, ask questions and solve problems in a workshop environment.	Thur. 10/28 8 - Noon
Meeting Our Water Needs With Desalination Presented by: Paul Choules, Veolia Water Systems, Houston, TX The “Meeting our Water Needs with Desalination” workshop will cover multiple aspects of Desal including an introduction to Desal (both thermal and membrane), the interconnection between Municipal & Industrial water supplies from a Desal perspective and multiple industrial case studies. The case studies will cover the process, seawater conditions, operational performance and costs.	Thur. 10/28 1 - 5 PM
Ion Exchange Technology and Practical Operating Practices* Presented by: Wayne Bernahl, W. Bernahl Enterprises, Ltd., Elmhurst, IL This workshop provides detailed review of the various ion exchange processes for softening and demineralizing water as preparation for boilers, cooling, and process applications. A section on how to evaluate systems, their resin, operation, and water quality of ion exchange units is an excellent troubleshooting and informative portion of this workshop. A review of the different ion exchange resins available along with the newest developments and how those can be applied to provide specific water quality is a must for water treatment operations. A great opportunity to ask questions and solve problems.	Thur. 10/28 1 - 5 PM
Electrodeionization (EDI) High Purity Water Presented by: Chris Gallagher, Applied Water Solutions, Inc. All suppliers of electrodeionization (EDI) technology stress that pretreatment is the most important aspect of a good design.  This workshop will cover important design considerations, and explore EDI applications and technical requirements.  You will understand how to better manage your water system to lower life cycle costs and improve reliability.  EDI has been used in pharmaceutical, semiconductor and power plant applications and can be used in any industry that needs high purity water. In this workshop we will explain the changes and challenges in the water purification technology in an objective, unbiased, professional manner: EDI can produce some of the highest purity water; however it can also act as an instrument to detect changes in your feed water source and pretreatment. Design of the pretreatment and choosing the best technology for your application can reduce maintenance and cost. Answer all your questions relating to EDI system design, maintenance and applications.	Thur. 10/28 1 - 5 PM
Current New Technologies in Identifying and Controlling Biological Deposits and Corrosion by MIC for Cooling Water Systems Presented by: Paul Puckorius, Puckorius & Associates, Inc./Water Training Services, Arvada, CO This workshop lists the newest and most currently available biological control products for cooling tower water systems. It also provides the newest methods for the identification and testing of MIC microbes and the advantages /disadvantages of current methods of detection. Compatibility of cooling water chemicals identifies frequently over looked problems and how to minimize these concerns. This workshop provides methods to optimize micro biocide use and the impact of various biocides on cooling system equipment. Case histories will be discussed and a manual will be provided to attendees. Bring your questions and experiences to share with other attendees.	Thur. 10/28 1 - 5 PM
Water Treatment Basic Training Includes these 3 workshops at a Package Price $550: * Water Treatment 101, Reverse Osmosis - Back to Basics, & Ion Exchange Technology and Practical Operating Practices	*See Above Workshops Schedule

All workshops will be scheduled based on minimum reservations. If the workshop you choose is cancelled or the time changed, you will be contacted to change to a workshop that is being offered or receive a refund.

If you should have any questions, please contact Conference Manager, Conor McGarvey, c.mcgarvey@eswp.com

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