Water. Desalination + reuse
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November-December 2015 | Desalination & Water Reuse | 29 | THE AMTA / AWWA MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2016 JOINT CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION l 1-5 FEBRUARY 2016 l SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, USA The high five: celebrate the latest developments in membrane water treatment technologies at the world's greatest gathering of experts, innovators and practitioners. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) are for the fifth time combining forces to bring on the 2016 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition (MTC) on 1-5 February 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Those attending will have opportunities to explore the peaks of research, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of membrane facilities and technologies. Details of suppliers can be found on www.desalination.biz/marketplace The MTC will include ceramic membranes, forward osmosis and other emerging products. In addition, attendees can learn how to treat impaired water supplies with membranes, discover how membranes enhance water reliability and water quality, and uncover new directions in water treatment technologies and wastewater membrane bioreactor applications. The 2016 MTC will highlight the following key topics in pre- conference workshops, technical papers, poster presentations and a facility tour: • membrane filtration (microfiltration/ultrafiltration); • brackish water desalination (nanofiltration /brackish water reverse o smosis); • seawater desalination; • wastewater and reuse; • residuals management and zero liquid discharge; • industrial applications; • project planning and implementation; • membrane plant operation and management; • regional Issues and regulations; and • research and innovations. Experts-in-the-Round On Tuesday, 2 February we will have two 15-minute rounds of facilitated discussions regarding topics of plant design to experiences in troubleshooting problems in an operating plant. Participants will select their table and topic of choice for each round. WORKSHOPS, TOURS AND TECHNICAL SESSIONS Preconference Workshops On Monday, 1 February registrants can benefit from four preconference workshops. There is an additional fee to attend a workshop. Learn more: www.awwa.org/amta/Membrane2016. Star state at night: throwing light on the world of desalination technology in San Antonio. Full Day MON01 Back to Basics Half-Day MON02 Trouble-Free and Cost-Effective Operation of RO Plants MON03 Inland Desalting MON04 South Central Membrane Association: Membrane Operators Share Their World With the World Facility Tour A tour is scheduled for 8:00 am–12:30 pm on Friday 5 February of two major components of the SAWS comprehensive water management plan: the Twin Oaks Aquifer Storage and Recovery facility, and the nearing-completion Brackish Groundwater Desalination facility. A full tour description is available: www.awwa.org/amta/Membrane 2016. Opening session The speaker for the Opening General Session will be Pat Mulroy – senior fellow for Climate Adaptation and Environmental Policy for The Brookings Institution and Practitioner in Residence for the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S Boyd School of Law. She was a principal architect of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. helping to guide Southern Nevada through one of the worst droughts in the history of the Colorado River. At Boyd School the Mulroy's focus is on helping communities in water-stressed areas throughout both the American Southwest and the world develop strategies to address increased water resource volatility and identify solutions that balance the needs of all stakeholders. Key Sessions Texas perspectives: desal to DPR Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Project: Road to Operation One water, many uses: the present and future of water reuse MF/UF systems: experience leads to improvement The knowledge of hindsight: plant design, startup, and operation Improving MBRs: operation and practice Registration and hotel Full conference registration includes three luncheons, three networking receptions, technical and poster sessions, access to the exhibit hall with Experts-in-the-Round on the show floor and proceedings. Register online by or before 31 December 2015, to secure the best rate. Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 East Market Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205, USA. US$ 214 plus taxes a night – rate available until 31 December or until block is full. For Hyatt reservations call +1 888 421 1442 and refer to AWWA/ AMTA MTC16. To learn more and register, visit www.awwa.org/amta/membrane2016. Mulroy: focused on helping communities in water-stressed areas.