The 24th annual Practical Membrane Technology Short Course will mark the 7th consecutive year that Dairy Foods Magazine and Filtration & Membrane World LLC have partnered to produce this one of a kind event. This 2 ½ day Short Course will focus on the basics of membrane technology and process design as well as new membrane technologies, materials and applications. In addition, guided facility tours will be held on the 3rd day of the short course allowing you to get up close and personal with new and existing membrane products and processes.
The Practical Membrane Technology Short Course is a great resource for professionals in food processing, functional ingredients, bioactives and biotechnology energy industries looking for new methods to eliminate process bottleneck, enhance efficiency, and offer new products to increase their profitability. Industry experts come together for this annual event to share their knowledge and expertise in an interactive forum allowing participants to get the most out of their experience. Participants will benefit from exceptional networking with presenters, sponsors and peers at this live, in-person experience. You cannot afford to miss this must-attend event!
Why Attend?
- Review market & membrane technologies before you invest in a new membrane system
- Find out how to tap into energy saving technologies
- Learn how to eliminate common membrane process and application mistakes that cost you money
- Gain solutions on how to minimize membrane fouling and scaling problems
- Discover ways you can eliminate pitfalls from pilot testing
- Explore cleaning solutions to improve membrane performance
- Network with industry experts and peers to strengthen professional relationships
Who Attends?
- Research & Development Managers
- Plant Managers
- Production Supervisors
- Technicians
- Chemists
- Scientists
- Processors
- Plant Engineers
- Product Formulators
- Equipment Manufacturers
- Sales & Marketing Specialists
- Quality Control/Assurance Managers
…and anyone else interested in learning about filtration and membrane technology!
Day 1 - Basics of Membrane Technology and Process Design
This program will cover membrane chemistry, processing, system process optimization, mechanism of membrane fouling and cleaning. This is a must for membrane users, engineers, chemists, and any other technicians who want to get a good understanding of membranes and membrane technology. Presenters will explore practical problems in membrane technology including process design, optimization and applications.
Day 2 - New Technologies, Materials and Applications of Membrane Technology
During the last decade there has been drastic increase in applications of membrane technology creating new products and opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability of the processors. Industry experts will lead discussions on new technologies, materials and applications in membrane based separations including improved membrane designs, chemistry and processing techniques. This program provides extensive networking opportunities for technologists, plant engineers, superintendents, technicians and everyone involved in marketing.
Day 3 - Facility Tours*
Get up close and personal with guided facility tours of membrane companies and system manufacturers! This opportunity will put you face-to-face with new and existing industry products, processes, technologies and applications.
*Additional Fees Apply
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Venue
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites
3 Appletree Square
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
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Short Course Topics
- Basics of Membrane Technology
- Process and System Design
- Membrane Fouling and Cleaning
- Waste Water Membrane Applications
- Algae, Corn Ethanol Production and Biotechnology Membrane Applications
- Milk & Dairy Membrane Applications
- Beverage Membrane Applications
- New Membrane Chemistries and Processes
