Course description
This course provides you with an understanding of the principles governing the design and operation of membrane separation processes as used in the municipal water sector.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Suitable for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles governing the design and operation of membrane separation processes as used in the municipal water sector.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the fundamental physicochemical phenomena governing membrane separation processes,
- Describe the factors affecting the selection, design and operation and of membrane separation processes.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Introduction to membrane permeation principles relevant to understanding the design and operation of membrane-based processes: membrane process types and key operating parameters, membrane and process configurations, fouling,
- Dense membrane processes: reverse osmosis, nanofiltration and electrodiaysis,
- Porous membrane processes: ultrafiltration and microfiltration,
- Membrane applications: desalination, municipal wastewater treatment, wastewater reuse.
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