Course Structure

Each Course is divided into 4/5 sessions.

Each session is structured to include:

• Specified CD volume topics

• Specified text readings

• Specified text questions for discussion or individual answer submissions at discretion of Teaching Assistant (TA)

• Optional recorded web casts

• Session complete with web conference discussion with Wes Byrne

Course completes for the individuals by passing the CD final exam.

Course Requirements

• Access to Wes Byrne's "RO Book"

• Access to associated course CD volume from the Encyclopedia of Water Treatment ^TM

• Assignment of a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the group

TA Responsibilities

• Manage timing of session meetings to take place over 1 to 2 months

• Facilitate group discussions

• Assess homework and group progress

Cost (Not-for-credit pricing)

$425.00 + $125.00 /person

+ course materials

Course Listing

I. Reverse Osmosis Chemistry:This course assists the participant in building a fundamental understanding of water chemistry as related to RO technology.
II. RO Principles:...certifies that the participant has a fundamental understanding of the principles involved in reverse osmosis technology.
III. RO Monitoring:...certifies that the participant has the skills to create RO data collection sheets and can accurately interpret RO monitoring data.
IV. RO Cleaning: ...certifies that the participant has the skills to choose and apply the appropriate cleaning formulations and methods to be successful in RO cleaning.
V. RO Pretreatment: ...certifies that the participant has the skills to properly optimize the operation of RO pretreatment equipment so as to optimize RO performance.
VI. RO Biological Control: ...certifies that the participant has the skills to minimize the potential for heavy biological RO fouling and can apply chemical biocides.
VII. RO Design:...certifies that the participant has the skills to evaluate and optimize the staging and other design aspects of a reverse osmosis system.
VIII. RO System Analysis (Troubleshooting) ...certifies that the participant knows how to use the performance symptoms of an RO system as a means of resolving rejection and fouling problems.
IX. Ion Exchange Principles...certifies that the participant has a fundamental understanding of the principles involved in ion exchange technology.
X. Electrodeionization (EDR & EDI)...
XI. DI Water Principles:...certifies that the participant has a fundamental understanding of the principles involved in high-purity water treatment technology.
XII. HPW Monitoring...certifies that the participant has the skills to create HPW data collection sheets and can accurately interpret HPW monitoring data.
XIII. HPW Design...certifies that the participant has the skills to evaluate and optimize the staging and other design aspects of a high purity water system.
XIV. HPW System Analysis ...
XV. Boiler Water Principles...certifies that the participant has a fundamental understanding of the principles involved in boiler water treatment technology.
XVI. Cooling Water Principles...