Technology Transfer Workshop
“Membrane Technology is
Not New to the Mid-Atlantic Region”
October 23-25, 2018
State College, PA
Credit Hours/PDHs: Water/Wastewater (MD, PA - Pending Approval)
University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) Spring Creek Pollution Control Facility
Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Integrated Membrane WTP
Days Inn Penn State
240 South Pugh St. State College, PA 16801
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772-463-0820
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Must Attend Membrane Technology Workshop Featuring:
• Membrane Basics (for those new to the industry)
• Lessons Learned & Case Studies
• Learn About New Technologies
• See New Ways of Designing Facilities
• Enjoy Two Facility Tours Planned
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
3:00 - 5:00 Exhibitor Set-Up
3:00 - 5:00 Early Registration
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
7:30 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 8:45 Introductions & Opening Remarks Ben Movahed, PE, BCEE, Workshop Chair, WATEK Engineering Corporation
8:45 - 12:00 SESSION 1: Membrane Basics 101 & PA Regulations Moderator: James Hosgood, The Pennsylvania State University
8:45 - 9:15 Membrane Technologies Basics and Their Applications in the Mid-Atlantic Harold Fravel, Jr, PhD, AMTA Executive Director
9:15 - 9:45 Membrane Technology Applications and Regulations in Pennsylvania Bethany Shrodo, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP)
9:45 - 10:30 Refreshment Break
10:30 - 11:15 UAJA Spring Creek Pollution Control Facility Cory Miller, PE, University Area Joint Authority
11:15 - 12:00 PSU Integrated Membrane Water Treatment Plant Ben Movahed, PE, BCEE, WATEK Engineering Corporation
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (included)
1:00 - 4:45 SESSION 2: Membrane Facility Tours Moderator: Russ Swerdfeger, Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC
1:00 - 1:15 Load Bus
1:15 - 1:30 On Route to Facility #1
1:30 - 2:45 University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) Spring Creek Pollution Control Facility Cory Miller, PE, University Area Joint Authority
2:45 - 3:00 On Route to Facility #2
3:00 - 4:30 The Pennsylvania State University Integrated Membrane Water Treatment Plant Ben Movahed, PE, BCEE, WATEK Engineering Corporation Jim K. Baird, PE, BCEE, The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
4:30 - 4:45 On Bus in Route Back to Hotel
5:15 - 5:30 Load Bus
5:30 - 6:00 On Bus to Seven Mountain Wine Cellars
6:00 - 8:30 Networking Reception at Seven Mountain Wine Cellars
8:30 - 9:00 On Bus back to Hotel
Thank You Networking Reception Sponsors: c l i c k l o g o t o v i s i t s p o n s o r w e b s i t e
Photo Courtesy of Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
Thursday, October 25, 2018
8:00 - 8:45 Continental Breakfast (Included)
8:45 - 12:00 SESSION 3: New Ways of Designing Facilities Moderator: Jill Miller, City of Bozeman WTP
8:45 - 9:15 3-D Process Design - A Tale of the Benefits and Impacts to the Design and Construction Process Scott Russell, P.E., Buchart Horn, Inc.
9:15 - 9:45 City of Ithaca, NY Replaces a 100 Year Old Water Plant with a 6 MGD Microfiltration Richard Gell, PE, O'Brien & Gere
9:45 - 10:30 Refreshment Break
10:30 - 12:00 SESSION 4: Lessons Learned & Case Studies Moderator: Lynne M. Gulizia, Toray Membrane USA, Inc.
10:30 - 11:00 Upgrading an Existing MBR Plant in Central Pennsylvania Jonathan Tracy, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
11:00 - 11:30 MBR Innovative Retrofit of the Cranberry Township, PA Joel Kostelac, PE, BCEE, GHD
11:30 - 12:00 Cost effective MBR Retrofits in the NE USA Chintan Parikh, PE, Ovivo USA, LLC
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (included)
1:00 - 3:00 SESSION 5: Learn About New Approaches Moderator: YuJung Chang, PhD, PE, AECOM
1:00 - 1:30 Membrane Filtration Meets The Seasonal Drinking Water Needs of a Maryland Mountain Park Daniel Cargnel, PE, Buchart Horn, Inc.
1:30 - 2:00 Ceramic Membranes Applications and Limitations Kamakshi Sharma, QUA Group LLC
2:00 - 2:30 Workshop Wrap-Up Ben Movahed, PE, BCEE, WATEK, Workshop Chair
3:00 - 9:00 AMTA Board Meeting
Thank You Sponsors:
Gold:
Fluid Equipment Development Company (FEDCO)
GAYLE Corporation
SafBon Water Technology, Inc.
Toray Membrane USA, Inc.
Platinum: c l i c k l o g o o r c o m p a n y n a m e t o v i s i t s p o n s o r w e b s i t e
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN This AMTA Technology Transfer Workshop will focus on use of membrane technologies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Attendees will learn about basics of membrane technology, various types of membrane currently used in the region, new technologies and new methods of designing membrane facilities. Topics covered include advances and innovations, integrated membrane systems, ceramic membranes, 3-D process design, and upgrading and retrofitting existing plants. The workshop will also include a tour of the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) Spring Creek Pollution Control Facility and a tour of the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Integrated Membrane water treatment facility.
TABLE TOP EXHIBITS (Table Top Backdrops Only) Each Table Top Booth will cost $750 for Members (must be a Division 1 or 2 member to exhibit).
ALL EXHIBIT SPACES WILL BE SELECTED ON-SITE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS All Table Top Exhibitors will receive:
◼ One 6’ Table (Chairs are available upon request)
◼ One full attendee registration to the Workshop
◼ List of attendees sent via e-mail two weeks prior and a final list once available
◼ Acknowledgement in the attendee materials (100 word company description, please e-mail: [email protected])
◼ Sign recognition during the program
◼ Electricity is available from the Hotel for an additional fee
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Our objective is to provide education for our members and others based on current and evolving water treatment issues and technologies. Sponsorship of this AMTA program makes it possible for the industry to deliver its experienced perspective on the nation’s water supply in a concerted manner. Please consider sponsoring this workshop.
All Sponsors will receive: ◼ List of attendees sent via e-mail two weeks prior & a final list once
available
◼ Acknowledgement in the attendee materials - 100 word company description - please e-mail: [email protected]
◼ Company promotional item giveaway
◼ Please submit your giveaway item to be given to attendees during sign-in
◼ Sign recognition during the program
Thank You Sponsors:
Tour:
Pall Water
Silver:
Dow Water & Process Solutions
H2O Innovation USA, Inc.
Hydranautics - Nitto Group Company
Bronze:
Biwater, Inc.
c l i c k c o m p a n y n a m e t o v i s i t s p o n s o r w e b s i t e
HOTEL INFORMATION:
240 South Pugh St. State College, PA 16801
A group rate of $129 for single/double guest rooms has been negotiated for this program for reservations made by Sept. 21, 2018 (subject to availability). Make hotel arrangements directly with the hotel: 800-258-3297 reservations
for Days Inn press 1 and refer to CGAMTA for discounted rate. Parking complimentary to all guests. High speed internet available complimentary to all overnight guests and they will receive one parking pass per room for their stay. All attendees not staying overnight will have complimentary parking based on availability.
From University Park Airport:
Head southeast. Slight left toward Airport Rd/Fox Hill Rd. Turn left onto Airport Rd/Fox Hill Rd. Turn right onto E Park Ave. Turn left onto University Dr. Slight right onto E Foster Ave. Turn right onto S Pugh St. Destination will be on the left.
TRANSPORTATION Avis Rent-A-Car discounted rates are available. To participate, call Avis at
800-331-1600. Reference Account No. AWD# Z441010.
EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES Conference materials, facility tour, networking reception, refreshment breaks, lunch each day, and certificate of attendance. Tuition does not include lodging or other meals. All registration fees must be paid prior to the program. On-site registration will be accepted with payment.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Written cancellation requests received by AMTA on or before Sept. 21, 2018 will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Full payment is required if cancellation is received on or after Sept. 22, 2018 - no refunds and no credits for future events will be granted. However, substitutions may be made at any time. AMTA reserves the right to make changes in programs and speakers, or to cancel programs when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee if a program is cancelled. If a program is not held, AMTA’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only.
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