Water and Wastewater Treatment
Course Pack: Membrane Technology
Examples of Membranes
Course Description
This module provides operators with a technical overview of osmosis and
pressure-driven membrane separation processes used in water and wastewater treatment. It
examines membrane lifespan, performance-limiting factors, and replacement considerations
across common desalination applications. Learners also review cost drivers and selection
criteria to support compliant, data-driven system planning.
Learning Objectives
1) Explain osmosis and reverse osmosis
2) Estimate membrane life and replacement cycles
3) Compare desalination processes
4) Interpret cost considerations
5) Identify appropriate use cases
Agenda
1) Principles of osmosis and pressure driven separation
2) Membrane lifespan factors and replacement considerations
3) Overview of desalination system options
4) Cost and operational drivers
5) Example criteria for selecting membrane systems
Target audience
Operators responsible for advanced treatment processes, membrane evaluation, or system optimization.
Level
III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington