Reverse Osmosis/Membrane Water
Treatment Workshop
Wednesday - Friday 24-26 May 2017 - Dominican Republic
Wednesday 24 May 2017
3:00-5:00p.m. Early Registration & Exhibitor Set-Up
Thursday 25 May 2017
8:00-9:00a.m. Registration
9:00a.m.-4:30p.m. —Day 1 Sessions
SESSION 1: Understand RO/Membrane System Theory & Application
Presenters:
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Jerry J. Matteo, Water Tech Sales & Consulting, Inc., and
Ulises Sanchez, Delfin Technologies (RO Pre-Treatment)
Review the Different Classifications of Membrane Technologies Used for
Water Treatment - MF, UF, NF, RO
Discuss & Understand Basic Water Treatment & RO Theory
Understand RO Terminology & Formulas: Array, Recovery, Rejection, Flux, etc.
Learn to Calculate Design Production Capacity of an RO System
View Construction Details & Proper Installation of Membranes, Pressure
Vessels, & RO System Fittings & Components
Review the Function, Use, & Importance of All Equipment in an RO Process
SESSION 2: Learn To Identify, Clean, & Control RO/Membrane System
Scale & Fouling
Presenters:
Mario Trevino, Avista Technologies, Inc.
Jonathan Ruiz, Corporacion Minera
 Identify the 5 Fundamental Types of RO/Membrane Fouling
 Learn Techniques to Properly Clean & Control the 5 Fundamental Types
of RO/Membrane Fouling
 Understand How RO Antiscalants & RO Cleaning Chemicals Work
 Determine the Actual vs. Design Production Capacity of Your RO System
 Learn To Properly Sanitize & Kill Bacteria Without Damaging Membranes
Friday 26 May 2017
8:00a.m.-2:45p.m.—Day 2 Sessions
2:00-4:00p.m.—Exhibitor Tear Down
SESSION 3: Review Important Factors & Information Required to Properly
Specify, Design, or Upgrade an RO/Membrane System
Presenters:
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Jess Salvador, LG Water Solutions, and
Tesfa Francis, Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA)
Understand the Importance of Detailed Raw Water Data: Consider All
Sources, Seasonal Changes, Future Trends, Sea Water Intrusion, etc.
Learn How to Get What You Need: Correct Membranes, Flux, Flow, Quality
Review Required Pre & Post Treatments: Filters, Softeners,
Antiscalants, Cl2 & Dechlorination - Carbon vs. Bisulfite, UV, etc.
Discover the Importance of a Properly Designed CIP - Clean In Place System
Case Study: RO System Design, Procurement, Installation, & Start Up
Experience Title
SESSION 4: Discover Tips & Technology to Improve RO/Membrane System
Operations, Reuse Water, Save Energy, & Reduce Costs
Presenters:
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Richard Gaviria, LG Water Solutions, and
Juan Miguel Pinto, Energy Recovery, Inc.
Learn to Normalize & Interpret Your RO System Data for Better Operation
Discover Ways to Recycle or Reuse RO Concentrate or Waste Streams
Review Methods to Treat the Terrible Three: Iron, Manganese, H2S
Understand The Use & Application of Energy Recovery Devices
Review Diagnostic Tools Available for Troubleshooting: Membrane
Autopsies, Filter & Cleaning Studies
TABLE TOP EXHIBIT
(Table Top Backdrops Only)
Each Table Top Display costs $750 for
CaribDA or IDA Members.
All Table Top Exhibitors will receive:
 One 6’ Table (Chairs available
upon request)
 One full attendee registration to the
Workshop
 List of attendees sent via e-mail prior
to Workshop
 Opportunity to provide brief
comments during the Workshop
 Acknowledgement in the attendee
materials - 100 word company
description send e-mail:
[email protected]
 Electricity is available from the Hotel
for an additional fee
Table Top Exhibit Set-Up/Tear-Down
Set-Up: Wednesday, 24 May— 3:00-5:00p.m.
Tear-Down: Friday, 26 May— 2:00-4:00p.m.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 Major Sponsor - $1,500
 One Complimentary Registration
 Opportunity to provide brief
comments during the Workshop
 Lunch Sponsor - $750
 Breakfast Sponsor - $500
 Break Sponsor - $300
All sponsors will receive:
 List of attendees sent via e-mail two
weeks prior
 Acknowledgement in the attendee
materials - 100 word company
description e-mail:
[email protected]
 Company name on PowerPoint
Laptop background (played during
breaks)
 Company promotional item giveaway.
Please submit your giveaway item to
be given to attendees during sign-in
 Sign recognition during the program
Hotel Information:
Click Here to Book Hotel:
Paradisus Punta Cana Resort
Playa de Bávaro
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Tel: (1)8096879923
All-Inclusive Room Rate: $135 double ($270 for 2) & $192 single (includes breakfast,
lunch, dinner, beverage, and nightly shows, restaurants and room service, 11
restaurants, excludes Passions Restaurant), plus 3 days pre and post at same rate
based on availability. This discounted rate is negotiated for registrations made before
29 April 2017.
Day Pass Cost: $10.00 per person from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wireless Internet Complimentary in guest rooms, meeting space and lobby.
Wednesday - Friday 24-26 May 2017
R EGISTRATION F ORM
Caribbean Desalination Association (CaribDA)
PHONE: 772-781-8507  FAX: 772-463-0860
EMAIL: [email protected]  WEB: www.caribda.com
2409 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL 34996
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*Registration and Payment must be received by event date:
Members/Affiliates (must be from the list above)
Non-Members (includes 2 year membership)
April 21st
$150 (USD)
$250 (USD)
Amount
On/After April 22nd
$200 (USD)
$300 (USD)
(For other types of membership-please contact CaribDA for membership application)
Exhibitor:  Table-Top $750 (USD)
Sponsor:  Major $1,500  Lunch $750  Breakfast $500  Break $300 (USD)
Total Registration Fee
Special Needs:
 Food Allergies (provide specifics)
 Gluten Free
 Halal Meals
 Vegan Meals
 Vegetarian Meals
 Wheelchair Access
 Other:
$
PAYMENT METHOD: Payable to: Caribbean Desalination Association
 Please Invoice
 Check - Mail to: 2409 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL 34996
 Credit Card - see info:
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Cancellations/Refunds…
Written cancellation requests received on or before 21 April 2017 will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Full payment is
required if cancellation is received on or after 22 April 2017 - no refunds and no credits for future events will be granted. However,
substitutions may be made at any time. CaribDA 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, CaribDA’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only.