Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Water Treatment Plant Operators and Supervisors
• Process and Chemical Engineers
• Utility and Facilities Managers
• Technicians involved in pure water systems maintenance
• Environmental and Quality Control Personnel

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Analyze raw water quality and select appropriate pre-treatment processes for demineralization.
• Master the principles, operation, and troubleshooting of Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems.
• Understand the design and regeneration cycles of various Ion Exchange (IX) systems.
• Implement and manage advanced Water Polishing technologies like EDI and mixed beds.
• Apply best practices for scaling/fouling prevention and membrane cleaning.
• Control and monitor water quality parameters (conductivity, silica) to meet ultra-pure water (UPW) specifications.

DAY 1

Water Chemistry and Pre-Treatment for Demineralization

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Fundamental water chemistry: Dissolved solids, conductivity, alkalinity, and hardness
• The necessity of Demineralization and purity requirements for industrial applications
• Review of pre-treatment technologies: Coagulation, flocculation, and filtration
• Scaling and fouling assessment (Langelier Index, Modified Fouling Index)
• Selecting appropriate corrosion inhibitors and anti-scalants

DAY 2

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Technology

• Principles of Reverse Osmosis and mass transfer across semi-permeable membranes
• RO membrane types (cellulose acetate, polyamide) and element configuration
• RO system design: Staging, recovery rates, and flux optimization
• Troubleshooting RO performance: Managing pressure, flow, and salt rejection issues
• Chemical cleaning procedures for fouled membranes (acidic and alkaline)

DAY 3

Ion Exchange (IX) Demineralization

• Introduction to Ion Exchange resins: Strong and weak acid/base resins
• IX system configuration: Two-bed demineralizers and mixed-bed polishers
• Principles and procedures for IX resin Regeneration cycles
• Calculating resin capacity, throughput, and optimizing run length
• Handling, storage, and replacement of ion exchange resins

DAY 4

Advanced Polishing and Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) Systems

• In-depth study of Mixed-Bed Ion Exchangers for final polishing
• The principles and operational advantages of Electrodeionization (EDI) technology
• Implementing Ultrafiltration (UF) and Nanofiltration (NF) for particle and TOC removal
• Final sterilization methods: UV disinfection and ozonation
• Critical monitoring points for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems (silica, sodium, resistivity)

DAY 5

System Optimization and Compliance

• Strategies for maximizing water recovery and reducing chemical waste
• Energy consumption analysis and optimization in demineralization plants
• Developing effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for startup and shutdown
• Troubleshooting common process and mechanical failures
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony