SPI - The Membrane Technology Experts for Water Separation Processes
SPI is a leading organization located in Carlsbad, CA, providing unparalleled consultancy services for the Water Supply, Agriculture, Municipal, and Industrial sectors using membrane technology and innovative processes. Vice President James C Vickers, P.E., shares the company's capabilities and how they contribute to the water Supply Perspective.
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1. SPI The Membrane Technology Consultants James C. Vickers, P.E. Vice President Separation Processes, Inc. 3156 Lionshead Ave. Suite 2 Carlsbad, CA 92010 T: 760-400-3660 www.spi-engineering.com jvickers@spi-engineering.com The Maritime Alliance August 23, 2012
2. AGENDA Water Supply Perspective RO Technology Membranes Systems SPI Capabilities
3. Importance of Water in United States Agriculture Municipal Industrial
4. Importance of Water in United States Agriculture Municipal Industrial
5. California Water Challenges Surface Water Snowmelt Transportation Environmental
6. California Water Challenges Groundwater Quality Degradation Nitrates (Agriculture and CAFO) Seawater Intrusion Overdrafting
7. Meeting Water Supply Challenges with Technology Water Recycling (Developed) Irrigation (Title 22) Indirect Potable Reuse (Recharge) Orange Co. GWRS (Water Factory 21) West Basin Municipal Water District Seawater (Development) Carlsbad Los Angeles Orange County Monterey
8. Reverse Osmosis
9. Reverse Osmosis History 1950s - 60s: Seawater Desalination Effort Lead by UCLA Development of Loeb-Sourirajan Membrane RO Membrane Development 1964: Cellulose Acetate Membrane 1967: Spiral Wound Configuration 1976: Polyamide Thin Film Composite Membrane Commercialization of RO Systems Late- 1970s - 1980s Split of RO Systems from Element Manufacturing Softening (NF) Membranes 1990s Lower Energy Membranes Higher Rejection Membranes MF/UF Commercialization 2000s Integration of RO Membranes with MF/UF Systems First Spiral Wound Reverse Osmosis Module General Atomic (San Diego, CA) circa 1964 Photo courtesy of Fluid Systems Corporation
10. Major RO Manufacturers Manufacturer Location of US Manufacturing Hydranautics (Nitto-Denko) Oceanside, CA DOW-Filmtec Midland, MI GE (Desal-Osmonics) Vista, CA CSM Anahiem, CA Toray Poway, CA Koch Membrane Systems (GA Fluid Systems) San Diego, CA (formerly) Trisep Goleta, CA
11. Introduction to SPI
12. SPI The Membrane Technology Consultants
13. SPI National and International Experience 13 Hawaii 3 Projects Australia 10 Projects Canada 5 Projects
14. Advancements in Membrane Treatment Technology Membrane Element Evaluations Membrane System Design Integrated Membrane Systems Water and Wastewater Applications
15. Advancements in RO Systems Large diameter RO 16 inch and 18 inch membrane elements 18 inch Manufacturers: Koch 16 inch Manufacturers: Toray, Dow, Hydranautics, CSM Space savings Install savings City of Scottsdale 18 inch RO Train
16. Process Monitoring and Optimization Services
17. Real World Operational Experience Support Services Totaling >500 mgd Capacity Thirty (30) Distinct Membrane Facilities Monitored
18. Optimization Energy Costs Versus Operating Costs Net Revenue, $/year CIP Interval, days RO Groundwater Desalter
19. Questions? Thank You!
