INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Our planet’s water reserves are becoming more and more of a scarce resource. Water use for a series of domestic and industrial applications is governed by regulatory compliance requirements and numerous Health & Safety and Environmental (HSE) considerations. At the same time, disposal rules are also becoming increasingly stringent and pose demanding requirements which often require and dictate water treatment. On the other hand, water is priceless and irreplaceable. Every single drop needs to be managed carefully and sustainably.

Drinking water reserves are being depleted faster than the respective replacement and/or regeneration. This is another critical sector that needs careful management and raises once more the need for treatment. Reverse Osmosis (RO) Desalination provides answers to all the above challenges. The areas covered in this Reverse Osmosis Desalination training courses are the use of RO desalination in drinking water production, dialysis water production, landfill leachates treatment, production of ultrapure water in the pharmaceutical industry, polishing of water used in the cosmetics and detergents manufacturing industry, etc.

COURSE DETAILS

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Objectives

By the end of this Reverse Osmosis Desalination training course, the participants will be able to:

  • Understand the global water scarcity problem
  • Develop their skills in assessing water quality
  • Learn how to choose the proper water treatment technique
  • Understand the principles of Reverse Osmosis
  • Apply decision rules on the management of RO water
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Training Methodology

The participants of this Reverse Osmosis Desalination training course will receive thorough training on the course, which will utilise various proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes trainer-guided discussions between participants involving their personal experiences. In addition, case studies and group exercises will further assist in comprehending the core, current and future, issues in the area of RO water desalination.

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Who should Attend?

This Reverse Osmosis Desalination training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Water Boards/Local Water Authorities QC Inspectors and Technicians
  • Hygiene Inspectors
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineers
  • Process Engineers and Process Chemists working in RO plants
  • Drinking-Water Quality Regulators
  • Water Quality Consultants

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Global Water Consumption Facts 
  • Global demand and supply figures – The Water Cycle
  • Water uses in different sectors
  • Water scarcity and quality issues
  • The need for Water Treatment
  • Technologies used in Water Treatment
Day 2:  Water Treatment Techniques 
  • Membrane techniques in water treatment
  • Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination and its applications
  • Source water quality considerations & risks
  • Source water options and intake configurations
  • Design of RO Desalination Plants – Process Flow Diagram
Day 3:  Basic Definitions In Ro Desalination 
  • RO Membrane types
  • Pore size, Rejection, flux, osmotic pressure, salt passage, concentration polarisation
  • Front and back permeate
  • Biofouling and scale deposition
  • The Silt Density Index (SDI)
Day 4:  Operation And Maintenance Of Ro Plants 
  • Pretreatment: Membrane/granular media filtration, gravity filters
  • Reverse Osmosis Section: High-pressure pumps, RO trains/configurations, Energy Recovery
  • Concentrate Disposal: Open Sea/On-shore Discharges
  • Post Treatment: Ion Exchange Resins, Remineralization Beds, pH Adjustment, and Disinfection
  • Product Water Storage - Maintenance Considerations 
Day 5:  Downstream Monitoring Considerations 
  • Quality control of desalinated water
  • Interactions of RO water with distribution system
  • Control of Biofouling
  • Scale Deposition Effect – The LSI & CCPP Indices  
  • Handling consumers complaints and enquiries
  • Drinking Water Regulations and the role of RO Desalination
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Certificate

  • On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.