August 4-6, 2014 2014 Annual Symposium Back to Basics Contact Hours/PDHs (Water & Wastewater) WA (Wastewater) - Approved OR, ID, UT, WA (Water) - Pending Approval www.nwmoa.com 208-577-6519 Hilton Vancouver Washington 301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 Supporting Affiliation: Photos Courtesy of Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office
Monday, Aug. 4th - DAY ONE 9:00-12:00 Exhibitor Set-Up 9:00-5:00 Registration 11:30-12:30 On Your Own for Lunch 12:30-4:00 Session 1 - Basic Applications & Overview Moderator: Jill Miller, City of Bozeman 12:30-12:45 Introduction & Opening Remarks Jordi Figueras, P.E., Program Chair 12:45-1:30 Keynote Speaker: Status of the Membrane Industry Harold Fravel, Jr., Ph.D., American Membrane Technology Assoc. 1:30-2:00 MF/UF Basics Dustin Whynman, Carollo Engineers, Inc. 2:00-2:30 Refreshment Break 2:30-3:00 MBR Basics David Hochhaus, Ovivo USA, LLC 3:00-3:30 Membrane Math Jordi Figueras, P.E., Pharmer Engineering, LLC 3:30-4:00 How Temperature Impacts Membrane Plants Kelly Lange-Haider, The Dow Chemical Company 4:00-4:45 Vendor Spotlight Vendor Representatives 4:45-5:45 Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall Tuesday, Aug. 5th - DAY TWO 8:00-8:30 Continental Breakfast 8:30-12:00 Session 2A - Drinking Water Track: MF/UF Applications Moderator: Tom Seacord, P.E., Carollo Engineers, Inc. 8:30-9:15 Analytical Techniques Used to Optimize Membrane Cleaning Lee Durham, Avista Technologies, Inc. 9:15-10:00 Regulatory Update Janet Cherry, P.E., Washington State Department of Health 10:00-10:30 Refreshment Break 10:30-11:15 General Membrane Performance Analysis & Monitoring YuJung Chang, P.E., Ph.D., AECOM 11:15-12:00 Turbidity, Particle and TOC Reduction through Coagulation and Multi-Media Filtration (MMF) Ray Eaton, Avista Technologies, Inc. 8:30-12:00 Session 2B - Wastewater Track: MBR Applications Moderator: Jordi Figueras, P.E., Pharmer Engineering, LLC 8:30-9:15 Residual Management Pat Bailey, Department of Ecology (WA) 9:15-10:00 Regulatory Update Jamie Olivarez, Department of Ecology (WA) 10:00-10:30 Refreshment Break 10:30-11:15 Advances in Process Air Technologies for Wastewater Applications Paul Schuette, Aerzen USA 11:15-12:00 Chemical used in MBR Applications Jordi Figueras, P.E., Pharmer Engineering, LLC 12:00-1:30 Awards Luncheon
1:30-3:00 Session 3 - Interactive Session Moderator: Jill Miller, City of Bozeman 1:30-3:00 Break into Hands-On Groups (30 minutes each) Membrane Autopsy Vana Abbas, American Water Chemicals, Inc. Interact with an Electronic O&M Manual and Operators Logbook Tom Seacord, P.E., Carollo Engineers, Inc. Operator Round Table: Troubleshooting Membrane Plants Guided Group Discussion by Moderator 3:00-3:30 Refreshment Break 3:30-4:30 Session 4 - Case Studies Moderator: Jan Wellman, City of Cottage Grove 3:30-4:00 Port Townsend Membrane Filtration Experience Pierre Kwan, HDR Engineering, Inc. 4:00-4:30 South Umpqua River Membrane Water Treatment Plant Design and Commissioning Yang Zhang, Ph.D., P.E., AECOM 4:30-4:45 Membership Meeting 4:45 Explore Area - Evening On Your Own Wednesday, Aug. 6th - DAY THREE 7:45-8:15 Continental Breakfast 8:15-9:45 Session 5 - Universal Skid for MF/UF Moderator: YuJung Chang, P.E., Ph.D., AECOM Panel Discussion Panel of Experts Round Table Discussion 9:45-10:00 Refreshment Break 10:00-12:30 Session 6 - Facility Tour Moderator: Sue Lawrence, City of La Center 10:00-10:15 Overview of City of La Center Water Treatment Plant Sue Lawrence, City of La Center 10:15-10:45 In Route to City of La Center Water Treatment Plant 10:30-12:30 Exhibitor Tear down 10:45-11:45 Tour of City of La Center Water Treatment Plant Sue Lawrence, City of La Center 11:45-12:15 In Route to Hotel 12:15-12:30 Symposium Concluding Remarks Jordi Figueras, P.E., Program Chair 1:00-4:00 NWMOA Board Meeting
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN NWMOA is dedicated to the education, training and networking of people involved in membrane technology, with a focus on training membrane plant operators. Attendees to this symposium will receive: Day One: Participants will receive a primer on the basics of MF/UF and MBR applications and Membrane Math, which will assist in better understanding the presentations that follow. Day Two: Water and wastewater topics will split into two focused consecutive tracks followed by hands-on training and case studies. Day Three: Concludes with a Panel/Group Discussion focused on a Universal Skid for MF/UF. There will also be an overview and facility tour of the City of La Center s Water Plant. TABLE TOP EXHIBITS (Table Top Backdrops Only) Reach key decision makers in the membrane technology industry in a short amount of time. This Symposium offers great opportunities. Each Table Top Booth will cost $650. 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 Symposium Electricity is available from the Hotel for an additional fee SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES... All sponsorship is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and recorded based upon receipt of registration form and full payment. Platinum Level...available at $1,200 Includes 1 Exhibit Space or 2 Full Registrants, and recognition at Welcome Reception and Lunch Events Gold Level...available at $900 Includes 1 Exhibit Space or 2 Full Registrants, and recognition at Lunch Events Silver Level...available at $600 Includes recognition at Refreshment Breaks Bronze Level...available at $300 Includes recognition at Interactive Break-Out Sessions All Sponsors and Exhibitors will receive: List of attendees sent via e-mail two weeks prior Acknowledgement in the materials - 100-word company description Sign recognition during the program Thank You Sponsors: Platinum: Gold: Silver: GE Water & Process Technologies Pharmer Engineering, LLC Pen: Avista Technologies, Inc.
Hilton Vancouver Washington 301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 A group rate for single/double of $126 has been negotiated for reservations made by July 20, 2014 (subject to availability). Make your lodging arrangements directly with the hotel: 800-445-8667 and refer to NWMOA for the discounted room rate. Discounted Parking has been arranged at the following rates: Self $15/day and Valet $20/day. Relax at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, a contemporary downtown Vancouver hotel offering central convenience with a pet-friendly and environmentally conscious approach. Situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, WA, this Vancouver hotel provides easy access to Portland International Airport. Reinvigorate in the hotel indoor lap pool and whirlpool after a workout in the fully equipped fitness center, a complimentary feature of this stylish Vancouver, WA hotel. Sample contemporary Northwest cuisine in Gray s at the Park or recharge with a coffee at Esther s Coffee Bar located on property. From the Portland International Airport (PDX): Follow NE Airport Way, turn Left onto I-205 North to Seattle. Take Exit 27 toward Vancouver. Continue on the ramp and merge onto WA-14 West. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for City Center. Slight left onto East 6th St. Take the 4th Exit in the traffic circle onto West 6th St. Hilton Vancouver Washington will be on the Right. Each Participant Receives Conference materials, welcome reception, refreshment breaks, lunch on Tuesday and certificate of attendance. Registration fee does not include lodging or other meals. Registration fees must be paid by August 4, 2014. On-site registration will be accepted with payment. Cancellations and Refunds Written cancellation requests received by NWMOA on or before July 20, 2014 will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Full payment is required if cancellation is received on or after July 21, 2014 - no refunds and no credits for future events will be granted. However, substitutions may be made at any time. NWMOA 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, NWMOA s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only. HOW TO REGISTER Phone: 208-577-6519 Fax: 772-463-0860 Email: regassist@nwmoa.com Web: www.nwmoa.com
August 14 - REG. FORM Northwest Membrane Operator Association (NWMOA) PH: 208-577-6519 FAX: 772-463-0860 Email: regassist@nwmoa.com 12592 West Explorer Dr., Ste. 200 Boise, ID 83713 www.nwmoa.com Name: Title: Company: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Ph: Cell: Fax: E-mail: Website: Member (check all that apply): NWMOA AMTA Annual Symposium: (See Program Information Page) Amount: Registration Rates if your Payment is received: by 7/20 on 7/21 or after Full Symposium - Members/Affiliates (must be from the list above) $400 $450 Full Symposium - Non-Members $500 $550 Speaker/Full-Time Student/Retired (student must submit id) $300 $350 One Day Only - Tuesday $300 $350 Half Day (Select Day: Mon Wed) $150 $175 Guest/Spouse Networking Reception: $ 35 $ 45 Guest/Spouse Awards Lunch: $ 50 $ 60 Cannot Attend - Purchase CD Only: $ 30 $ 30 Need Contact Hours Certification: $ 25 $ 25 License Type: License (i.e., Grade 1-5): State: License #: Exhibit-Table Top: $650 Spaces are selected onsite - first come, first served Sponsor: Platinum $1,200 Gold: $900 Silver: $600 Bronze: $300 Total Registration Fee $ Check Enclosed Invoice Visa M/C AX Card # + (16 # s + 3 # s listed in signature area on back of Visa/MC or + 4 # s on front of AX) Name on CC: Exp. Date: CC Mailing Address: CC Mailing Zip: Signature Attend the following functions, which are included in the registration fee: Facility Tour Wed. Aug., 6-10:15 to 12:15 pm Yes No Special Needs: Wheelchair Access Visually Impaired Hearing Impaired Vegetarian Meals Other Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID West Palm Beach FL Permit #2085