Water and Wastewater Treatment
Course Pack: Membrane Technology
Examples of RO Membranes
Course Description
This module provides a detailed review of reverse-osmosis membrane
technologies, including material types, construction formats, and configuration differences
between hollow-fiber and spiral-wound systems. It covers associated auxiliary equipment and
operational modes required for safe and reliable RO performance. Field-based examples
reinforce proper application, evaluation, and troubleshooting practices.
Learning Objectives
1) Compare RO membrane materials
2) Differentiate hollow vs spiral wound designs
3) Identify ancillary equipment
4) Explain operation modes
5) Evaluate RO applicability
Agenda
1) History and development of RO membrane technologies
2) Membrane material types and construction formats
3) Hollow fiber vs. spiral wound configurations
4) Required auxiliary equipment and operating modes
5) Field based operating examples
Target audience
Operators involved in RO system operation, design review, maintenance planning, or membrane performance assessment.
Level
III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington