Direct Replacement of Polypropylene Modules with PVDF to Recover Declining MF System Performance

Thursday, April 11

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Pasadena, Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

SWRCB Wastewater: 0.1 CEU

CWEA: 1 Contact Hour

Sponsored By

Practice Area: Operations & Maintenance

This presentation will cover a case study of the retrofit of and existing microfiltration system with outdated membrane technology to install new membranes and optimize production. The discussion will detail the new membrane testing, the existing microfiltration operational issues, and how those issues were addressed in the retrofit.

Learner Outcomes:

Identify potential opportunities for optimization within exisiting submerged microfiltration systems.
Compare the advantages and limitations of different membrane material types.
Describe a pilot and demonstration test plan procedures for vetting the efficacy of new membranes.

Level: Intermediate; working knowledge of subject matter / journeyman level staff

Primary Speaker(s)

Mario Bautista

Water Resources Engineer
West Basin Municipal Water District
Carson, CA

Track Facilitator(s)

John Robinson

Principal
John Robinson Consulting, Inc.
Pasadena, CA