Liquid Filtration General Overview
2025-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 UTC

Introduction to Filter Media - Part II
2025-11-20 09:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Filter Media - Part I
2025-11-18 09:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Solid/Liquid Separation - Part IV
2025-11-14 09:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Solid/Liquid Separation - Part III
2025-11-12 09:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Solid/Liquid Separation - Part II
2025-11-07 09:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Solid/Liquid Separation - Part I
2025-11-05 09:00 - 11:00

Membrane Fouling and Cleaning
2025-11-03 09:00 - 11:00

Membrane Separation Technologies for Biological Wastewater Treatment
2025-10-27 09:00 - 11:00

Membrane Separation Technologies for Non-Biological Wastewater Treatment
2025-10-20 09:00 - 11:00

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Technology - Theories, Properties and Technical Insights
2025-10-13 09:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Liquid Cartridge Filtration - Part II
2025-10-09 09:00 - 11:00

Introduction to Liquid Cartridge Filtration - Part I
2025-10-07 09:00 - 11:00

Air Cleaning Technologies for IAQ
2025-02-25
Dr. Thad Ptak
This course takes place Tuesday, February 25 from from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Full Course (2 hours, .2 CEUs)
$245 AFS Members
$315 Non-members
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This course is intended for individuals who are looking to gain a better understanding of air cleaning technologies for IAQ applications. It aims to provide a more in-depth analysis of technologies for removal of particulate matter and gas-phase pollutants from indoor environments, their advantages and limitations.
Learning Objectives – After taking Introduction to Air Cleaning Technologies for IAQ, the learner will have a better understanding of:

Indoor air pollutants and their potential health impact
Air cleaning technologies to remove particular matter
Air cleaning technologies to remove gaseous pollutants
Challenges and testing

Outline:

Introduction to IAQ
a. General concept of IAQ
b. Air pollutants of concern
Technologies for removal particulate matter
a. Filter media-based systems
b. Electrostatic precipitators
c. System with external power
Technologies for removal has-phase pollutants
a. Sorbent based systems
b. Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO)
c. Room temperature catalysts
Selection of specific technology for given requirements
Test standards related to IAQ and testing

Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for individuals who are looking to gain a better understanding of air cleaning technologies for IAQ and how this knowledge can be transferred to practical applications. These may include but are not limited to filter design engineers and IAQ managers.
Instructor:

Dr. Thad Ptak has over 35 years of experience in filtration technologies, aerosol science, and indoor air quality. He has conducted extensive research in the areas of development of filter media and filters, portable air cleaners, sensors for IAQ, and instrumentation for particle generation and measurement.
Currently, Thad has his own consulting company specializing in providing solutions in the areas described above. He was involved in the research, development, and manufacturing of products and technologies in consumer products, HVAC, portable air cleaner, and automotive filtration applications for several different organizations.
Dr. Ptak has presented more than 50 technical papers related to the particle technology and filtration field, chaired and organized several sessions, and co-chaired a filtration conference. He actively participates in technical societies and numerous standard committees

Introduction to Liquid Cartridge Filtration
2024-12-12 - 2024-12-13
Mr. Leonard Castellano & Mr. Chris Wallace

Part 1: Thursday, December 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Part 2: Friday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Full Course (4 hours, .4 CEUs)
$425 AFS Members
$495 Non-members
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About the course:

This course aims to provide a more in-depth understanding of the basic principles of Liquid Cartridge Filtration.
Learning Objectives – After taking Introduction to Liquid Cartridge Filtration, participants will understand the overall spectrum of liquid cartridge filtration technology, the basics principles involved in designing and assembling filtration cartridges for liquids, and various cartridge styles available today.

Outline:

Filtration & Separation: Basics of Liquid-Solids Filtration
Basic Filtration Principles for Liquid/Solids Separation Using Filter Cartridges
Concepts:
Nominal vs Absolute
Beta Ratio and Efficiency
General Overview of Mechanisms of Particle Entrapment in a Cartridge Filter
Filter Media & Solids Loading
How to Maximize Filter Cartridge Life
Relationships:
Filter Surface Area & Dirt Holding Capacity
Fluid Flow Rate & Dirt Holding Capacity
Benefits and Limits of Surface Area
Introduction to Key Liquid Filters & Equipment
Element Construction & Pleat Designs
Common Cartridge Filter Applications
Cartridge Filter Selection & Sizing
Cartridge Filter Testing
Key Properties of Particles and Liquids in Liquid Filtration

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for individuals who are looking to obtain a better understanding of the concepts, technology, design, and assembly of liquid cartridge filtration. These may include, but are not limited to: Scientists, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Test Engineers.
Instructors:

Mr. Chris Wallace is the VP of Technology and Sr. Corporate VP for Filtration Technology Corporation (FTC) in Houston, TX. Since he joined FTC in 2003, he has been involved in production engineering, application engineering, research and development, and technical sales and marketing of filtration and separation products for liquid/solid, gas/solid, liquid/liquid, and gas/liquid applications. His technical expertise, filtration technology experience, customer-centric approach, and active involvement in industry societies position Chris to lead FTC’s innovation efforts in insightful ways that anticipate and address changing industry demands. He holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University.
Chris is involved in the American Filtration and Separation Society (AFS). He served as chairman of the AFS in 2014-2015. He was President of the SW Chapter in 2010-2012 and was on the Board of Directors in 2016-2018. He served on the board of directors for the 2019-2021 & 2021-2023 terms. He is also vice chair of the education committee, a membership committee member, and co-instructor of the Introduction to Solid/Liquid Filtration course for AFS. He serves on the advisory committee for the SW Chapter.

Mr. Leonard Castellano was part of a leadership team that created R & D Filtration Innovation Center for Parker Hannifin from the ground up as part of the acquisition of CLARCOR. He led teams on construction, the procurement of equipment, developing systems and policies, and eventually created new developments, processes and services for the LOBs including applying and obtaining VPP status through OSHA.
Len has over 40 years of experience in the filtration industry and has expertise in Membranes, Fibers, New Product Development and Surface Modification. He is Project Management Professional Certified and Blue Belt Certified in New Product Blueprinting.

Membrane Separation Technologies for Biological Wastewater Treatment
2024-09-26
Peter Cartwright
This course takes place Thursday, September 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Full Course (2 hours, .2 CEUs)
$245 AFS Members
$315 Non-members
About the course:
The natural process of biodegradation has been utilized throughout human history for many purposes, from treating sewage to generating certain tasty beverages, and many things in between. There are ubiquitous microorganisms that populate most wastewaters containing dissolved organic contaminants, utilizing them to propagate, and usually producing byproducts such as water salts and gases. In many cases, these byproducts can be recovered and recycled. The crossflow, pressure-driven membrane separation technologies of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis provide excellent opportunities for recovery of both treated water and certain byproducts in biodegradable wastewater applications. The production of potable water from municipal sewage promises to significantly impact water shortages in the future and there are several successful installations in place, with more on the way. This two-hour course will address non-municipal applications wherein the feedwater characteristics vary considerably from one manufacturing application to another. As a result, testing and system design requirements must be flexible and innovative.
Multiple design examples are discussed.
Learning Objectives – After taking Membrane Separation Technologies for Biological Wastewater Treatment, the learner will understand:

The chemistry of bioremediation processes
Membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology
Design and operation of MBR systems

Outline:

Introduction
Biodegradation Basics
Membrane Technologies
Testing Requirements
System Design Factors
Case Histories

Who Should Attend:
This course is directed at engineering and other technical personnel who want to understand how these technologies can be integrated into a total treatment system to optimize biodegradation to facilitate water and byproduct recovery.
Instructor:

Mr. Peter Cartwright entered the water purification and wastewater treatment industry in 1974 and has had his own consulting engineering firm since 1980.
He has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and is a registered Professional Engineer in that state.
Peter has provided consulting services to several hundred clients globally. He has authored over 300 articles, written several book chapters, presented more than 300 lectures in conferences around the world, and is the recipient of several patents. He also provides extensive expert witness testimony and technology training education.
He is on editorial advisory boards and technical review committees of several trade publications and is a frequent lecturer in numerous technical conferences globally.
Peter is a recipient of the Award of Merit, Lifetime Member Award and Hall of Fame Award from the Water Quality Association and received the 2022 Frank Tiller Award from the American Filtration & Separations Society.
He was the Technical Consultant for the Canadian Water Quality Association from 2007 until 2018.
As the 2016 McEllhiney Distinguished Lecturer for the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation, he presented over 35 lectures throughout the world on groundwater contaminant mitigation.

Activated Carbon, The Basics & Applications
2024-09-11
Mr. Kenneth Winston
This course takes place Wednesday, September 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Full Course (2 hours, .2 CEUs)
$245 AFS Members
$315 Non-members
Course Description:
This course is for all process- or filtration-oriented workers in all fields that deal with purification, environmental air, and water, or any of the hundreds of places where activated carbon is used to remove contaminants. The class material is designed for the novice to understand and the advanced to use. You will leave this course with a much deeper understanding of activated carbon and how it is used in all industries, from Food and beverage to Municipal water to Virus Production and all areas in between.
Outline:

What is activated carbon & how it works
Adsorption equilibrium and kinetics
Applications (liquid and vapor, typical EBCT, SVs, etc…)
Manufacturing Techniques
Reactivation – Benefits, Appropriate forms, and materials
Special Update on PFAS React Study
Carbon Properties – Iodine / CTC; Mesh Size (screens); Density; Hardness
Carbon Application Testing – including Isotherm and other testing
Modeling capabilities
Liquid Equipment – Start-up, Wetting, Backwash
Vapor Equipment – Selection and Guidelines

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for people new to the filtration industry, either in technical, sales, or business functions. It is also very good for those in this industry for a while to better understand how fundamentals can be used for practical applications.
Instructor:

Mr. Kenneth Winston is the past chairman of the American Filtration & Separations Society. Calgon Carbon originated in cutting-edge purification systems for drinking water, wastewater, odor control, pollution abatement, and industrial and manufacturing processes. These systems have over 700 distinct market applications, from purifying air and drinking water to purifying food and pharmaceuticals to mercury emissions.

Membrane Fouling & Cleaning
2024-09-09
Mr. Peter Cartwright
This course takes place Monday, September 9 from from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Full Course (2 hours, .2 CEUs)
$245 AFS Members
$315 Non-members
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About the course:
This course will provide you with an understanding of the mechanisms of fouling of crossflow, pressure-driven membrane elements. You will gain numerous strategies for minimizing fouling and cleaning membranes.
Learning Objectives:
After taking Membrane Fouling and Cleaning, the learner will understand:

Fouling mechanisms and measurements
Mitigation strategies
Cleaning options
Performance monitoring

Outline:

Review of membrane technologies
Membrane elements
Fouling mechanisms
Consequences of fouling
Mitigation strategies
Cleaning options
Monitoring
Conclusions

Who Should Attend:
This course is tailored for membrane system designers, operators, and plant engineering personnel. It is also ideal for anyone experiencing premature fouling of costly elements, leading to increased maintenance expenses.
Instructor:

Mr. Peter Cartwright entered the water purification and wastewater treatment industry in 1974 and has had his own consulting engineering firm since 1980.
He has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and is a registered Professional Engineer in that state.
Peter has provided consulting services to several hundred clients globally. He has authored over 300 articles, written several book chapters, presented more than 300 lectures in conferences around the world, and is the recipient of several patents. He also provides extensive expert witness testimony and technology training education.
He is on editorial advisory boards and technical review committees of several trade publications and is a frequent lecturer in numerous technical conferences globally.
Peter is a recipient of the Award of Merit, Lifetime Member Award and Hall of Fame Award from the Water Quality Association and received the 2022 Frank Tiller Award from the American Filtration & Separations Society.
He was the Technical Consultant for the Canadian Water Quality Association from 2007 until 2018.
As the 2016 McEllhiney Distinguished Lecturer for the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation, he presented over 35 lectures throughout the world on groundwater contaminant mitigation.

Porous Metal Filters
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-14
Mr. Mark Willingham
Part I – Tuesday, August 13, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Part II – Wednesday, August 14, from from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Full Course (4 hours, .4 CEUs)
$425 AFS Members
$495 Non-members
About the course:
This course is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive look at porous metal filter media available today. Attendees will learn about the physical properties and performance of woven wire cloth, sintered wire cloth, sintered metal fiber, and sintered powder metal media and the applications/uses for each media.
The course will also address the sustainability of each medium as most are cleanable and reusable.
Learning Objectives:
After taking Porous Metal Filter Media, the learner will understand:

Description of each media, how it is made, available configurations, shapes, sizes, and alloys.
Performance data for each, including max operating temperatures/pressures, particle removal efficiencies, clean and typical max pressure drops, and dirt holding capacity.
Typical applications where porous metal filters are used.
Cleaning and reuse best practices.

Outline:

Physical description of media
Comprehensive performance data
Traditional and emerging applications where media is used
Cleaning and recertification of porous metal filter products

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for people who are new to the filtration industry, either in technical, sales, or business functions. It is also very good for those who have been in this industry for a while to better understand how fundamentals can be used for practical applications.
Instructor:

Mr. Mark Willingham is President of Filtrate Solutions, LLC, a High Point, NC-based industrial filtration consulting firm.
Before launching Filtrate Solutions, he was Vice President of Sales for Purolator Advanced Filtration in Greensboro, NC. There, he led a global team of ~ 25 salespeople in sales/marketing industrial filtration products to primarily Fortune 500 companies in the chemical processing, pharmaceutical, power generation, and oil and gas market segments. He served in various sales management roles at Purolator for 20+ years.
He is a past Chairman of the American Filtration & Separations Society and has served on various AFS committees since the 1990s.
Willingham has extensive experience in all areas of sales and marketing management, with a particular focus on new product research and launches, developing/training/motivating sales teams, market-based pricing, and incentive compensation plans.
Willingham also consults for GLG Consulting Services, the world’s largest professional learning/consulting network. Here, he consults with industry executives and management on topics such as market dynamics, product research and development, the competitive landscape for various products/markets, and other relevant areas related to filtration.
