WATER GLOBE CONSULTING

Workshop on Desalination and Water Reuse – Malta, March 5-8, 2013

WaterG — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:17:57 +0000

http://www.watertreatment-academy.org/Training/2013/Desalination&Reuse-Malta-2013.pdf

New Book: “Desalination Engineering: Planning and Design” – McGraw Hill

WaterG — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:15:31 +0000

http://www.amazon.com/Desalination-Engineering-Planning-Nikolay-Voutchkov/dp/0071777156

Desalination and Water Reuse Workshop – March 5-8, 2013

WaterG — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:12:59 +0000

http://www.watertreatment-academy.org/Training/2013/Desalination&Reuse-Malta-2013.pdf

June 10 – Workshop on AWWA M61 Manual – Desalination of Seawater

WaterG — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:33:43 +0000

Workshop features presentation on Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Desalination Plants.

http://apps.awwa.org/ebusmain/default.aspx?tabid=265&viewer=dates&meetingid=A12

4-Day Desalination Course in Gold Coast Australia – July 9 to 12 2012

WaterG — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:25:26 +0000

Water Globe is Featuring Desalination Class in Gold Coast Australia. For more information check out:

http://www.iwes.com.au/main.php?page=course_details&id=61&menu=gold_coast_2012&event=30

Desalination Course at the Singapore International Water Week, July 5-th 2012

WaterG — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:11:21 +0000

Introducing The New IDA Desalination Academy

Building on the foundation of its work for over a quarter of a century, the International Desalination Association (IDA) is pleased and honored to announce its exciting new enterprise, The IDA Academy. The academy will feature a multi-disciplinary course curriculum around the world in flexible formats with the first set of courses to be offered at this year’s Singapore International Water Week.

The Academy will kick-off on Wednesday, July 4^th extending through July 5^th, and will be limited to 75 participants per course. Course topics will range from in-depth examination of membrane and thermal technologies, to costing strategies, plant operations and case studies.

Take the opportunity to learn from the world’s most distinguished, proven leaders in desalination today. The inaugural two-day curriculum will feature two concurrent half-day courses offered morning and afternoon. Your course can be tailored to your particular interest area and professional needs. You may attend any two of the courses on Day One or up to four courses over both days. Please click here for a current course schedule.

Master Teachers for these inaugural courses were selected from a long line of desalination experts across the globe, distinguished by theoretical and practical knowledge and experience: Ms. Lisa Henthorne, Dr. Mark Wilf, Mr. Nikolay Voutchkov, Mr. David H. Paul, Dr. Corrado Sommariva and Mr. Leon Awerbuch. Please check back for updates on how to register for these courses.

WE Executive Forum Presentation on Desalination Market

WaterG — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:44:22 +0000

Water Executive Program Available at the following link:

http://www.waterexec.com/Conferences/WE.HTM

Japan Desalination Association (JDA) Workshop 2012

Admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:18:29 +0000

This workshop presents the state-of-the-art in seawater reverse osmosis desalination technology and features recent desalination cost and energy use trends. The workshop also discusses advances in desalination plant intake and pretreatment design with focus on new intake configurations and chemical cleaning approaches; optimization of chemical use for source seawater conditioning; and suitability of dissolved air flotation (DAF) for effective algal bloom control. A critical review of key advantages and disadvantages of membrane and conventional pretreatment is presented and factors affecting the selection of the most viable pretreatment alternative are evaluated from a practical point-of-view.

The workshop provides an overview of the most recent novel seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) system configurations and post-treatment technology advancements. The benefits and challenges associated with using innovative reverse osmosis train configurations including split partial second pass systems; three-center designs; vertical membrane vessel configurations; and the use of 16-inch RO membrane elements are critically evaluated. The speaker also shares a full-scale experience with the use of novel limestone contactor configurations and designs.

Operation and maintenance (O&M) of seawater desalination systems in a one of the main focus areas of this workshop. The covered O&M topics include operation and monitoring; troubleshooting; and optimization of plant performance in terms of energy and cost of fresh water production. Innovative solutions to performance and treatment challenges facing many desalination plants worldwide are illustrated by two examples of large desalination plants: the 95,000 m³/day Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Plant in the USA and the 140,000 m³/day Fujairah SWRO Desalination Facility.

The workshop will have an open format providing opportunities for the participants to participate interactively and to share experiences and views with their peers. The program will provide valuable insights for desalination plant designers, equipment and membrane developers, and practitioners involved with the operation and maintenance of reverse osmosis desalination projects.

Date & Time	Wednesday, February 15, 2012 13:00-17:30
Place	Room 609, 6F, Conference Tower, Tokyo Big Sight
Organized by	Japan Desalination Association (JDA)
Admission Fee	Member 50,000yen Non Member 60,000yen
Workshop Instructor	Mr. Nikolay Voutchkov, PE, BCEE, Water Globe Consulting, LLC, USA Mr. Voutchkov has over 25 years of experience in the field of desalination and water reuse, and currently works as an independent technical advisor to public utilities implementing large desalination projects in Australia, USA, and the Middle East; and to private companies and investors involved in the development of advanced membrane technologies. He has extensive expertise with all phases of project delivery: from conceptual scoping, pilot testing and feasibility analysis; to front-end and detailed project design; permitting; contractor procurement; project construction and operations oversight/asset management. For over 11 years prior to establishing his project advisory firm, Mr. Voutchkov was a Chief Technology Officer and Corporate Technical Director for Poseidon Resources, a private company involved in the development of the largest seawater desalination projects in the USA. Mr. Voutchkov has published over 30 technical articles and co-authored 9 books on membrane water treatment and desalination, including technology and design guidelines for the American Water Works Association and the Australian Water Association. In recognition of his outstanding efforts in the field of seawater desalination, Mr. Voutchkov has received a number of prestigious awards from the International Desalination Association, the International Water Association, and the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
Coordinator	Mr. Masahide Taniguchi, Assistant General Manager, Water Treatment Technical Sect. Water Treatment & Membrane Technical Dept.,Toray Industries, Inc.

*Simultaneous interpretation between English and Japanese

PROGRAM(Provisional)

13:00-14:00	Reverse Osmosis Desalination Systems – Design & Costs Overview of Desalination Plant Design Trends Water Production Costs Energy Use Intake and Pretreatment Design Advances New Intake Chemical Cleaning Approaches Optimization of Chemical Use for Source Water Conditioning DAF for Algal Bloom Control Membrane vs. Conventional Pretreatment Novel RO Membrane Configurations Split Partial Second Pass Alternatives 8-inch vs. 16-inch Elements Horizontal vs. Vertical Pressure Vessel Configuration Post-treatment Technology Advancements Novel Lime-Carbon Dioxide System Designs Advanced Limestone Contactor Configurations
14:15-15:15	Operation & Maintenance – DBO Operation and Monitoring Troubleshooting Optimization of Plant Operations for Reduced Energy and Costs
15:15-15:30	Coffee Break
15:30-16:30	Desalination Plant Case Studies Case-1 – 95,000 m³/day Tampa Bay Water Desalination Plant, USA Case-2 – 140,000 m³/day Fujairah SWRO Desalination Plant, UAE
16:30-17:30	Questions & Answers
17:30	Conclusion

ONLINE DESALINATION COURSES:

Admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:35:01 +0000

SUNCAM CONTINUING EDUCATION

*Introduction to Reverse Osmosis Desalination

*Management of Desalination Plant Concentrate

*Re-mineralization of Desalinated Water

DESALINATION COURSES

February 2012 – Desalination Training Course – Tokyo, Japan.

October 2011 – Desalination Training Course – Barcelona, Spain.

February 2011 – International Training Program – Seawater Desalination, Larnaka, Cyprus.

May 2010 – International Training Program on Seawater Desalination Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Hong Kong, Organized by TechnoBiz Communications, Thailand.

February, 2010 – AWA Master Class – Desalination Plant Operations and Maintenance, Sydney Australia, Organized by the Australian Water Association.

February, 2009 – Seawater Desalination Training Course, Bangkok, Thailand; and Singapore, Organized by TechnoBiz Communications, Thailand.

February, 2007 – AWA Master Class on Desalination Plant Planning and Design, Adelaide and Sydney, Australia, Organized by the Australian Water Association.

Contact Us for Upcoming Desalination Classes This Year At:

nvoutchkov@water-g.com

Upcoming Training Programs Also Available At:

Water Treatment Academy Water and Wastetreatment Training Programs

List of Publications

Admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:18:32 +0000

TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Birnhack, L., N. Voutchkov, O. Lahav, Fundamental Chemistry and Engineering Aspects of Post-treatment Processes for Desalinated Water – A Review, Journal of Desalination, Vol. 273, pp. 6-22 (2011).

Voutchkov, N., Overview of Seawater Concentrate Disposal Alternatives, Journal of Desalination, Vol. 273, pp. 205-219 (2011).

Voutchkov, N., Seawater Desalination: Current Trends and Challenges, Desalination – a Filtration + Separation Publication, Vol.5, Issue 2, pp.4-7, October (2010)

Voutchkov, N., Considerations for Selection of Seawater Pretreatment System, Journal of Desalination, Vol. 261, Issue 3, pp. 354-364, October (2010)

Voutchkov, N. Salinity Tolerance Evaluation Methodology for Desalination Plant Discharge, Journal of Desalination and Water Treatment, pp. 1 – 7, September (2009)

Agus, E., Voutchkov, N., Sedlak, D., Disinfection By-products and Their Potential Impact on the Quality of Water Produced by Desalination Systems: A Literature Review, Journal of Desalination, Vol. 239, pp.214-237 (2009)

Voutchkov, N., Conventional and Membrane Filtration: Selecting a SWRO Pretreatment System for Desalination, Desalination – a Filtration and Separation Publication, Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp. 5-8 (2009)

Voutchkov, N., Planning for Carbon-Neutral Seawater Desalination in Carlsbad, California, Environmental Engineer: Applied Research and Practice Journal, pp. 34-43, Summer (2008)

Voutchkov, N. Repaso de Opciones de Disposicion de Agua de Mar, Agua Latinoamerica, Volumen 8, Numbero 1 (2008).

Voutchkov, N., Conventional or Seawater Pretreatment for Seawater RO, Asian Water, May, pp. 16-22 (2008)

Voutchkov, N., A Carbon Action Plan for California Desalination Plant, Water, Journal of the Australian Water Association, pp.50-54 June (2008)

Voutchkov, N., Desalination Planning: Green Desalination in Carlsbad, California, Desalination, a Filtration + Separation Publication, Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 6-10 (2008)

Voutchkov, N., Recent Technological Advances Make Seawater Desalination More Affordable, AMTA Solutions, pp. 1-10, Summer (2008)

Blute, N., McGuire, M., West, N., Voutchkov, N., McLaggan, P., Reich, K., Integration of Desalinated Seawater Into a Distribution System – A Corrosion Pilot Study, Journal AWWA, Vol. 100:9, pp.117-131, September (2008)

Dietrich, J., N. Voutchkov, Comparison of Membrane and Granular Media Pretreatment, Toxin and Boron Rejection Results and Energy Recovery at Desal Plant, Ultrapure Water, pp.55-60, September (2008)

Voutchkov, N., California Desalination Report with More than a Grain of Subjectivity, Journal of Water Conditioning and Purification, January (2007)

Voutchkov, N., Assessing Salinity Tolerance of Aquatic Life to Desalination Plant Discharges, Asian Water, pp.13-16, January/February (2007)

Voutchkov, N., More Affordable Seawater Desalination, Journal of Government Engineering, pp.59-61, March/April (2007)

Voutchkov, N., California Opens Up to Desalination, Government Engineering, pp.26-27, May/June (2007)
Voutchkov, N., Alternatives for Ocean Discharge of Seawater Desalination Plant Concentrate, pp.16-19, Asian Water, July/August (2007)

Voutchkov, N., New Method Evaluates Aquatic Organisms’ Ability to Tolerate Salinity, Water Environment and Technology, pp.96-99, September (2007)

Voutchkov, N., Desalination – Facts and Misconceptions, Journal of Ultrapure Water, pp. 53-58, November (2007)

Voutchkov, N., Novel Method for Assessing Salinity Tolerance of Marine Organisms, Environmental Engineer: Applied Research and Practice Journal, pp. 24-28, Summer (2007)

Voutchkov, N., Seawater Desalination Gains Ground in California, AMTA Solutions, pp. 4-6, Winter (2006/2007)
Voutchkov, N., Using the Ocean as a Fresh Water Source in California, Journal of Ultrapure Water, pp. 21-23, April (2006)

Voutchkov, N., Status of Seawater Desalination in California, Asian Water, pp. 18-20, December (2006)

Voutchkov, N., Groundwater Intake Wells – Types and Applications, Asian Water, pp. 31-34, January/February (2005)

Shea A., N. Voutchkov, Large-Scale Seawater Desalination and Alternative Project Delivery, Design-Build Dateline Journal, pp. 10-14, February (2005)

Voutchkov, N., Beach Well Intakes – Feasibility Consideration for Large Seawater Desalination Plants, Asian Water, pp. 24-28 (2005)

Voutchkov, N., Reducing Cost of Seawater Desalination by Power Plant Co-Location, Asian Water, pp.22-25, July/August (2005)

Voutchkov, N., Advances in Membrane Seawater Desalination Technology, Asian Water, pp. 17-20, July/August (2006)

Voutchkov, N., Settling Tank Design – Let’s Settle the Matter, Asian Water, pp. 20-22, December (2005)

Voutchkov, N., Demonstrating Seawater Feasibility, Water 21 – Magazine of the International Water Association, pp. 14-16, February (2004)

Voutchkov, N., Thorough Study is Key to Large Beach-well Intakes, Journal of Desalination and Water Reuse Quarterly, Vol. 11/1, pp.16-20, May/June (2004).

Voutchkov, N., The Ocean – A New Resource, Public Works Magazine, pp.30-33, June (2004)

Voutchkov, N., Desalination Moves Forward in California, Water and Wastewater International, pp.11-13, Vol. 19, Issue 8, November (2004)

Voutchkov, N., Tapping the Ocean for Reliable Local Water Supply, Asian Water, pp. 20-23, December (2004)

Voutchkov, N., Dietrich, J., Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Demonstration Project, AMTA News, Vol. 19, pp. 7-9, Fall (2003)

Dietrich, J. N. Voutchkov, Tampa Bay Proves DBOOT’s Contract Strengths, Journal of Desalination and Water Reuse Quarterly, Vol. 12/2, pp.31-37, August/September (2002).