CaribDA 2014 Brochure

2014 Conference & Exposition2014 Conference & Exposition2014 Conference & Exposition2014 Conference & Exposition2014 Conference & Exposition“Drought-Proofing the Caribbean”“Drought-Proofing the Caribbean”“Drought-Proofing the Caribbean”“Drought-Proofing the Caribbean”“Drought-Proofing the Caribbean”2424242424ththththth - 27 - 27 - 27 - 27 - 27ththththth June 2014 June 2014 June 2014 June 2014 June 2014Photos Courtesy of the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star MarriottVenue:Frenchman’s Reef &Morning Star MarriottBeach ResortSt. Thomas, USVIRegistration is available:www.caribda.com772-781-8507Supporting AffiliationDiamond Sponsors:24th June 2014Disinfection SolutionsPre-Conference WorkshopJoint with CAWASAPg. 3Pg. 2TUESDAY - 24 JUNE TUESDAY - 24 JUNE8:30 - 5:00 Registration Open9:00 - 5:00 CaribDA/CAWASA Pre-Conference Workshop:Disinfection Solutions9:00 - 5:00 Exhibitor Set-Up6:00 - 8:00 Get Acquainted Welcome Cocktail Reception - Pool Side6:00 - 8:00 Get Aquainted Welcome Cocktail ReceptionWaterfall Terrace - Pool SideCaribDA would like to invite all Conference Participants toa Get Acquainted Welcome Cocktail Reception which willtake place on the Frenchman’s Reef Waterfall Terrace(Pool). This will be a great way to kick-off the Conference,have some fun and network with experts and colleaguesin the membrane world You will not want to miss thedesalination and membrane party of the yearMessage from William AndersonPre-Conference Workshop Co-Chair:This year, in conjunction with the Caribbean Water andSewerage Association Inc. (CAWASA), CaribDA has structuredits Pre-Conference Workshop to cover the important topic of“Disinfection Solutions”. Operators, maintenance staff, utilitymanagers, engineers and others in the water andwastewater fields are sure to benefit from attending. Pleasetake advantage of this opportunity to learn.CaribDA/CAWASA Pre-Conference Workshop: Disinfection Solutions9:00 - 5:00 Welcome/Introduction of Workshop and SpeakerModerator: William Anderson, Pre-Conference Workshop Co-ChairSpeaker: David Benny, Water and Sewerage Authority ofTrinidad and TobagoIntroductionWhat is Water Disinfection?Media10:15 - 10:30 Refreshment BreakHow Does Disinfection Work?Disinfection MechanismBreakpoint Chlorination12:15 - 1:15 Lunch - Attendees (included in Pre-Conf. Registration)Factors That Influence Water DisinfectionResidual and DosageContact Time (CT)The Type of Microorganism2:30 - 2:45 Refreshment BreakThe Age of the MicroorganismWater That Requires TreatmentTemperatureSummary4:55 - 5:00 Workshop Wrap-UpWilliam Anderson, Pre-Conference Workshop Co-ChairKeynote Speakers from theKeynote Speakers from theKeynote Speakers from theKeynote Speakers from theKeynote Speakers from the2012 Conference & Expo2012 Conference & Expo2012 Conference & Expo2012 Conference & Expo2012 Conference & Expo(Photo to right)(Photo to right)(Photo to right)(Photo to right)(Photo to right)WEDNESDAY - 25 JUNEPg. 4 Pg. 5WEDNESDAY - 25 JUNEMessage from Manuel PereiraCaribDA President:On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the2014 Conference & Exposition. CaribDA’s Conference isfilled with many sessions that will be of interest tothose involved in the operation, engineering, planningand manufacturing of desalination and membranefacilities. It is also a great conference to attend forthose utilities who are considering desalination andmembrane applications. I would like to acknowledgeand thank the program committee for all of their hardwork. I look forward to meeting with you inSt. Thomas this June11:45 - 1:30 Lunch and Poster Session - Exhibit HallPoster SessionModerator: Juan Miguel Pinto, Energy Recovery, Inc.P-1 Exploring the Possiblity of a Zero External Energy, ZeroEmissions, Deep Water, High-Pressure Desalination SystemsMason BenYair, Columbia UniversityP-2 VIWAPA Replaces Costly Thermal Desalination withReverse Osmosis DesalinationAmbica Balkaran, University of the Virgin IslandsP-3 Rum Distillery Waste Water Treatment Using UltraFiltration and Reversed Osmosis TechnologyEdiri Ebitari Oyake, Diageo USVI/University of theVirgin IslandsP-4 Water & Waste Water Reuse - An Integral & SelfSustaining Concept for the Beverage IndustryJan Wöhler-Moorhoff, Chriwa Water TreatmentTechnology GmbHP-5 Phosphates: Membrane Treatment andEnvironmental ConcernsJason Deal, Professional Water Technologies, LLCP-6 Project Controls for Successful Project DeliveryJoe Dysard, Leidos Engineering, LLCP-8 A Breakthrough in Desalination: MembraneDistillation PlantsJeroen Dijkstra, AquaverP-9 A Green System for Disinfection of Bacteria, Cysts andAdenovirus in Drinking WaterJackie Gallagher, Parker Hannifin CorporationP-10 Sustainable Low-Pressure Reverse Osmosis ConcentrateManagement: Three Years of Successful OperationColin Hobbs, Ph.D., P.E., CDM Smith, Inc.10:00 - 10:45 Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall10:00 - 6:30 Exhibit Hall Open10:45 - 11:45 Session W-2: Intake & Seawater ConsiderationsModerator: Shawn Meyer-Steele, H2O Professionals LLC10:45 - 11:15 Alternative Seawater Intakes in the Caribbean:Opportunities and Technical ChallengesRobert G. Maliva, Ph.D., Schlumberger Water Services11:15 - 11:45 Open Intake RO Pretreatment for Harmful Algal BloomsRobert Wiley, Leopold, Xylem Water Solutions Zelienople, LLC7:15 - 6:30 Registration Open8:00 - 10:30 Session W-1: Opening Session & Keynote SpeakersModerator: John Thompson, CaribDA Program Chair8:00 - 8:10 CaribDA WelcomeManuel Pereira, CaribDA President8:10 - 8:20 Welcome to St. ThomasHonorable John P. de Jongh, Jr., Office of the Governor8:20- 8:40 Welcome & Keynote Speech from Virgin Island Water andPower Authority (Diamond Sponsor & Host Water Facility)Hugo Hodge, Virgin Islands Water and Power8:40 - 9:00 Keynote Speech by Seven Seas Water Corporation(Diamond Sponsor)John Curtis, Seven Seas Water Corporation9:00 - 9:50 Keynote Speaker - The Caribbean: Desalination’s Past,Present and FutureTom Pankratz, Water Desalination Report9:50 - 10:00 Conference Program OverviewJohn Thompson, CaribDA Program Chair1:30 - 3:00 Session W-3: Design DevelopmentsModerator: Isabel Wescoat, Nalco Company1:30 - 2:00 Microfiltration – Advantages and Challenges of MF forWaste and Sea Water RO ProtectionPeter O'Connell, Pall Corporation2:00 - 2:30 Salino Pressure Center: The Most Efficient High-PressurePump Unit for RO Systems, Based On Axial PistonTechnology for Pressure Build-Up & Integrated EnergyRecoveryWojciech Golembiewski, KSB AG2:30 - 3:00 A 28,800 CMD SWRO Plant Based On High Efficient SkidProviding the Lowest Energy Consumption andHighest UptimePalle Olsen, Danfoss A/S3:00 - 3:30 Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall3:30 - 5:00 Session W-4: Overcoming Plant Operating ChallengesModerator: Gerard Pereira, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.3:30 - 4:00 Utilizing Wireless Technology to Analyze Pump andProcess System IssuesLeo Dougherty, Flowserve Corporation4:00 - 4:30 Case Study: Cleaning the Uncleanable Membrane - WhyProcedure MattersTarek El-Shafie, American Water Chemicals, Inc.4:30 - 5:00 Chromatic Elemental Imaging - Using Analytical Innovationto Troubleshoot Membrane SystemsLee A. Durham, Avista Technologies, Inc.5:00 - 6:30 Networking Reception - Exhibit HallWEDNESDAY - 25 JUNEPg. 6 Pg. 7THURSDAY- 26 JUNE7:00 - 9:00 Fun Networking Event - Coral World Ocean ParkOne of St. Thomas’s greatest attractions, Coral World haslong been a favorite among visitors and residents. Parkactivities include swimming with sea lions, Sea Trekkingalong the ocean floor, turtle, shark & stingray encounters,SNUBA and more. There is also an Undersea ObservatoryTower built 30 feet underwater and Marine Gardens with21 aquariums. Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversaryof the Virgin Island Water and Power AuthorityRegistration is required, price is included in ConferenceRegistration and Guest tickets are available for purchase.8:00 - 3:30 Registration Open8:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast - Exhibit Hall8:00 - 3:30 Exhibit Hall Open8:30 - 10:00 Session TH-1: Efficiencies in DesalinationModerator: Paul Choules, Water Standard Management8:30 - 9:00 Energy Efficient Desalination through ForwardOsmosis TechnologyAneliese Ramsay, Trevi Systems9:00 - 9:30 An Application of a Pilot Solar Plant to Provide DrinkingWater to Remote IslandBrent Brodie, Consolidated Water Co., Ltd.9:30 - 10:00 Transitioning from Thermal Desalination to ReverseOsmosis in the US Virgin IslandsDavid Starman, Seven Seas Water CorporationVernon Alexander, Virgin Island Water and Power Authority10:00 - 10:30 Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall10:30 - 12:00 Session TH-2: New Technology DesalinationModerator: David Starman, Seven Seas Water Corporation10:30 - 11:00 Improvements in RO Systems Performance and ReducingOperating Cost through Monitoring, Data Analysis,Normalization and Rapid Identification of AppropriateCorrective ActionsIsabel Wescoat, Nalco Company11:00 - 11:30 Expanding and Upgrading Conventional Plants with MBRsto Provide Enhanced Treatment and ReuseKiera S. Fitzgerald, P.E., TSG Water Resources11:30 - 12:00 1 + 1 = 3: How to Get More Out of Your Reverse OsmosisMembrane SystemColin Hobbs, Ph.D., P.E., CDM Smith Inc.12:15 - 1:15 Lunch - Exhibit HallMessage from John ThompsonCaribDA Program Chair:It has been a pleasure serving as the CaribDA ProgramChair for the 2014 Conference. Special thanks to theentire Program Committee for their efforts in puttingtogether what looks to be an excellent program.Committee Members: Paul Choules, Shawn Meyer-Steele,Gerard Pereira, Lauren Thomas, Cassandra Dunn, JerainFleming, Lynnette Moreland, Linda Ritter, and SusanJoseph.THURSDAY - 26 JUNEPg. 8 Pg. 9FRIDAY - 27 JUNE8:00 - 12:00 Session F-1: Facility Tour & ReceptionHarley SWRO Desalination Plant (closed toed low heeledshoes, shirt with sleeves and long pants required)Moderator: Lynnette Moreland, Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority8:00 Depart on Bus in Route to Harley SWRO Desalination Plant9:00 Arrive at Harley SWRO Desalination Plant9:00 - 11:00 Break into Smaller Groups for Facility Tour ofHarley SWRO Desalination Plant11:00 Depart on Bus in Route to Hotel12:00 Arrive at Hotel12:30 - 3:00 Board MeetingHOTEL INFORMATIONFrenchman’s Reef & Morning StarMarriott Beach Resort#5 Estate BakkeroeSt. Thomas, USVI 00801Phone: 800-524-2000A group rate of $179 single/double, plus appropriate taxes,Porterage and Housekeeping gratuities are an additional 5%, perroom, per night, a $30.00/day resort fee and appropriate taxes forreservations made on or before May 22, 2014 based uponavailability. Make lodging arrangements directly with the hotel byphoning 800-524-2000 – be sure to mention CaribDA Conferencefor the group rate. Self Parking is complimentary.The resort fee includes: Wireless Internet Access in Guest Roomsand Public Areas; Bottled water in the room (2 per room, per day);Complimentary local & 1-800 phone calls; Beach chairs andumbrellas; “Non-motorized” (excluding Sail Boats) water sports,snorkel gear and beach floats; Unlimited use of Tennis Courts;Unlimited use of Fitness Center; Complimentary participation inactivity classes coordinated by the Recreation Staff; Shuttleservice throughout the Resort; Invitation to the Resort’s WeeklyCocktail Reception (Wednesdays 5PM – 6PM); $20 Lazule Spa orSalon Coupon to be applied to purchases of $150 or more forservices at regular price (this excludes any published package,promotion or discount); Two $5 Off Coupons (per room, one timeonly) for the Night Kayak Tour – provided by Adventure Center;and Two $10 Off Coupons for the Catamaran Half-day Tour (perroom, one time only – provided by Adventure CenterCANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDSWritten cancellation requests received by CaribDA on or before 30 May 2014will receive a refund, less $50 as a processing fee. Full payment is required ifcancellation is received on or after 31 May 2014 - no refunds and no credits forfuture events will be granted. CaribDA reserves the right to make changes inprograms and speakers, or to cancel programs when conditions beyond itscontrol prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each registrant if a programis cancelled. If a program is not held, CaribDA’s liability is limited to the refund ofthe program fee only.EACH FULL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE RECEIVESConference proceedings on a CD or Flash Drive, exhibit hall access,welcome reception, refreshment breaks, lunch each day, networkingreception sponsored by Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority,banquet dinner, facility tour, fun concluding networking reception andcertificate of attendance.Registration does not include lodging or other meals. All registration feesmust be paid prior to the program. On-site registration will be accepted.1:30 - 3:00 Session TH-3: Construction IssuesModerator: Vernon Alexander, Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority1:30 - 2:00 Reducing Risk in Desalination Plant DevelopmentThrough Lean ConstructionJames Renner, Victaulic Company2:00 - 2:30 Dealing with Distribution System Corrosion Due toReverse Osmosis DesalinationDean Bedford, P.E., TSG Water Resources2:30 - 3:00 Infrastructure Repairs using Chemical GroutsEd Paradis, Resiplast US / Spetec Grout Div3:00 - 3:30 Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall3:30 - 5:00 Session TH-4: Operational ExperiencesModerator: Manuel Pereira, Aqualectra Production/CuracaoPower & Water Co.3:30 - 4:00 High Permeability FILMTEC™ SEAMAXX™ Reverse OsmosisElements: A Success Story in the Canary IslandsSteven Coker, Dow Water and Process Solutions4:00 - 4:30 Santa Barbara, Curacao: Desalination Plant Expansion UsingNanoH2O Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) SWRO MembraneDavid Kim-Hak, NanoH2O, Inc.4:30 - 5:00 Expanding the Desalination Company of Trinidad & TobagoLimited, Point Lisas, Trinidad, Seawater Reverse OsmosisDesalination Plant from 24 to 40 MIGDJohn Thompson and Ian Ramroop, Ph.D.,Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited5:00 - 5:30 Membership Meeting Includes: Committee Reports on Election Results of New Board7:00 -10:00 Banquet DinnerPg. 10 Pg. 11Bronze SponBronze SponBronze SponBronze SponBronze Sponsors:sors:sors:sors:sors:Sponsors/Exhibitors as of 15 May 2014Silver SponSilver SponSilver SponSilver SponSilver Sponsors:sors:sors:sors:sors:Media Sponsors:Media Sponsors:Media Sponsors:Media Sponsors:Media Sponsors:Global Water IntelligenceDesalination & Water Reuse QuaterlyPen Sponsor:Pen Sponsor:Pen Sponsor:Pen Sponsor:Pen Sponsor:Avista Technologies, Inc.Diamond SponDiamond SponDiamond SponDiamond SponDiamond Sponsors:sors:sors:sors:sors:SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESAll Sponsors must have company membership(not individual membership with CaribDA or IDA)Major sponsors are still available, please refer to the Exhibitor/Sponsorship Brochure for details - Available on the CaribDA Website:www.caribda.comAwards Banquet Sponsor:Awards Banquet Sponsor:Awards Banquet Sponsor:Awards Banquet Sponsor:Awards Banquet Sponsor:Degrémont, S.A.Exhibit Reception Sponsor:Exhibit Reception Sponsor:Exhibit Reception Sponsor:Exhibit Reception Sponsor:Exhibit Reception Sponsor:Leidos Engineering, LLCPg. 12 Pg. 13Caribbean Desalination Association (CaribDA)2409 SE Dixie Hwy. ? Stuart, FL 34996PH: 772-781-8507 ??FAX: 772-463-0860regassist@caribda.com ??? www.caribda.comRegistrant’s Name: _______________________________________________Job Title: _______________________________________________________Company: ______________________________________________________Mailing Address: _________________________________________________City: ___________________________ State: ____________ Zip: __________Phone: __________________________ Cell: __________________________Fax: _________________________ Web: _____________________________E-mail: ________________________________________________________I will attend the following functions, which are included in the full reg. registration fee(This section must be completed.)Tues. Welcome Reception & Social Tues., 24 June - 6:00-8:00 pm ? Yes ? NoWed. Lunch & Poster Session Wed., 25 June - 12:15-1:15 pm ? Yes ? NoWed. Exhibit Networking Recept. Wed., 25 June - 5:00-6:30 pm ? Yes ? NoWed. Coral World Fun Event Wed., 25 June - 7:00-9:00 pm ? Yes ? NoThursday Lunch Thurs., 26 June - 12:15-1:15 pm ? Yes ? NoMembership Meeting Thurs., 26 June - 5:00-6:00 pm ? Yes ? NoBanquet Dinner Thurs., 26 June - 7:00-10:00 pm ? Yes ? NoFacility Tour & Reception Fri., 27 June - 8:00 am -12:00 pm ? Yes ? NoMember of: ????? CaribDA ????? IDARegistration and Payment must be received by: 30 May On/After 31 MayMember/Affiliate (must be from the list above) $400 $450 ________Non-Member (includes individual membership) $450 $500 ________ (other Membership options and rates available - contact CaribDA)Full-Time Student/Retired $350 $400 ________One Day Only: (please indicate which day) $200 $200 ________? Wed. ? Thur.Exhibit Hall Access Only - 1 Day (meals not included) $125 $125 ________? Wed. ? Thur.Sponsor: ________Diamond: ? $20,000 Platinum: ? $10,000 Gold:? $7,500 Silver: ? $5,000Bronze: ? $3,500 Awards Banquet: ? $2,500 Exhibit Reception: ? $1,250Luncheon: ? $1,000 Refreshment Break: ? $750 Prize: ? $500Exhibit Space Request: (Allocated on a first come/first serve basis upon receipt with full payment)Standard Booth Space: (Includes 1 Full Registrant) $1,750 ________Space #: 1st Choice: __________ 2nd Choice: __________ 3rd Choice: ________ Sub-Total Registration Fees $ ______________D a t e R ’ v dD BE x c e lI n v . #For OfficialUse OnlySpecial Needs? Wheelchair Access? Visually Impaired? Hearing Impaired? Vegetarian Meals? Other __________METHOD OF PAYMENT:Payable to:Caribbean Desalination Association2409 SE Dixie Hwy.Stuart, FL 34996??Check Enclosed:CK# _____________??Please Invoice:PO# _____________??Charge: ? Visa ? M/C ? AX_________________________________________+______16 #s + 3 # listed in the signature area on back of Visa/MC or+ 4#’s on front of AXName on CC:__________________________________Signature:____________________________________Expiration Date: _______________________________CC - Mailing Add:______________________________CC - Mailing Zip:_______________________________Registration and Payment must be received by: 30 May On/After 31 MayOptional Items: (These items are an additional fee and not included in registration on previous page.)Pre-Conf. Workshop (PC-1) - Tuesday, 24 June $145 $195 ________Cannot Attend Conf. - Purchase Materials Only $100 $100 ________Guest - Full Package (Includes all Functions below) $150 $200 ________Guest Tue. Welcome Reception - Tue., 24 June $ 25 $ 35 ________Guest Wed. Lunch & Poster Session - Wed., 25 June $ 25 $ 35 ________Guest Wed. Networking Reception - Wed., 25 June $ 25 $ 35 ________Guest Wed. Coral World Fun Event - Wed., 25 June $ 25 $ 35 ________Guest Thu. Luncheon - Thu., 26 June $ 25 $ 35 ________Guest Thu. Banquet Dinner - Thu., 26 June $ 50 $ 65 ________Guest Facility Tour & Reception - Fri., 27 June $ 25 $ 45 ________ Sub-Total Optional Fees $ ______________ Total Registration Fees $ ______________24th - 27th June 2014 - CaribDA Conference Registration Form