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Name: Membrane Equipment and Product Manufacturer’s Tour, Oct. 8, 2015
Rating: 5
Author: Eric East

SWMOA provides membrane operators a forum to exchange information, share experiences and knowledge, obtain training and acquire continuing education credits necessary for Operator Certification requirements.

April 19, 2018

Hi- I wanted to let you know that this was probably my favorite SWMOA event in the several years I’ve been a member. As an end user of these products it was fascinating to see all that is involved in their creation. The contrast between an almost fully automated facility and one with many floor workers was eye-opening. I was very pleased to hear that the plant soon to be fully automated intends to retain its employees in other capacities- very different from the story of Doug’s experience which led to the founding of Protec. That story was fascinating & inspiring, so To visit Protec’s plant and see that vision made real was awesome. Later seeing Protec vessels in service at my plant, I had a whole new appreciation for them & all the people behind the scenes.

Talking shop with the top people in the industry, on the bus or at the facilities, was a valuable and rewarding experience.

This was a home run, well done!

Eric East
Operator, Long Beach Water Department
October 23, 2015

The SWMOA Workshop was one of the best Technical Transfer Workshops that I have attended. An ambitious schedule of four facilities central to the membrane industry really worked well and gave all the attendees a nice mixture of our industry. Seeing two different membrane manufacturers plants was treat that most operators don’t get to experience. Watching a pressure vessel be created was special and touring a facility where elements are tested helped the group see that part of the technology. Finally, when do we ever get to see a pressure vessel exploded on purpose?

Harold G. Fravel, Jr.
Executive Director, American Membrane Technology Association
October 14, 2015