AFS Society

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.

Sales and Marketing Best Practices for the Filtration and Separation Industry
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-07
Mr. Mark Willingham
Part I – Wednesday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Part II – Thursday, November 7 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 will provide attendee with an understanding of basic and advanced sales and marketing principles, specifically for the Filtration industry.
Learning Objectives:
After taking Sales and Marketing Principles for the Filtration Industry, the learner will understand:

Sales Strategy Development -Target setting, Sales channels, Sales techniques, Pricing strategy
Sales Planning – Forecasting, Budgeting, Sales quotas
Marketing – Research, Competition, New Product Rationalization, Tactical Marketing Actions
Sales Team – Recruiting, Assessments, Performance Monitoring, Motivation & Incentives, Coaching
Sales Process – Lead generation, Sales Funnel, Sales Pipeline Management, CRM system
Sales Performance Analysis – KPI’s, Reporting & Analytics, Competitor Analysis
Sales Management Tools – CRM, Automation Tools, Reporting Tools
Legal & Admin – Terms and Conditions, NDA’s, Non – Compete, Credit/Payment Terms,
Sales Rep/Distribution Contracts, Warranties

Outline:

Company mission & strategic plan, the importance of these to the sales plan
Filtration market overview and unique challenges of selling to this market
Key sales basics – personnel, compensation plans, selling techniques, customer segmentation
Pricing strategies and tactics, margins, mark – ups, discounts
Marketing – research and subsequent actions to be taken
Sales management tools – CRM, prospect tracking, reporting and automation tools
Legal and administration

Who Should Attend:
This course is tailored for all sales and marketing personnel with any level of experience or in any organizational position.
Instructor:

Mr. Mark Willingham is a High Point, NC – based industrial filtration consultant.
He was formerly Vice President of Sales for Purolator Advanced Filtration in Greensboro, NC. There, he led a global team in sales/marketing of industrial filtration products, primarily to 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 1990’s. 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, value – based pricing, and incentive compensation plans.

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.

Liquid Filtration General Overview
2024-09-25
Dr. Wu Chen, Mr. Chris Wallace
Wednesday, September 25 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 is designed to use basic terminology and concepts to provide the novice learner a basic understanding of liquid filtration.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will have a:

General overview of the concept of liquid filtration & general industry terminology
Introduction to basic filtration principles to gain a general understand of how liquid filters work
Overview of the properties of liquids and particles related to filtration
A brief introduction to various types of liquid filters & how they operate

This learning will greatly help communications with others engaged in liquid filtration.
Outline:

Introduction – what is filtration?
What properties are important for liquid filtration?
Three most basic liquid filtration concepts one should know
Key Information to know about filter media
Key liquid filters to be aware of
What can one do if filtration does not go well?

Who Should Attend This Course:
This course is designed for people with roles (such as executives, logistics, administrative, accounting, procurement, supply chain, and more) related to liquid filtration but do not need to know heavy technical details. This course is also good for people who are new to the filtration industry to get a general introduction to industry terminology and the different types of liquid filters. It can also be good for experienced people to refresh their basic understanding of filtration or the breadth of filtration equipment.
Instructors:

Dr. Wu Chen was an R&D Fellow at Dow and retired in 2023. He has 35 years of industrial experience in solid/liquid separation and air/gas filtration in both technology and market aspects. He also has expertise in carbon capture, water sustainability, project management, process design, and plant startup.
He has been teaching this course for over 30 years. He is the chair of the AFS Education Committee and the coordinator of AFS short courses. He has served as the chair of AFS, the board of directors, conference chairs, local chapter officers, and various committee members. He was awarded the AFS Frank Tiller Award for outstanding technical achievements, the AFS Well Shoemaker Award for leadership and service to the filtration industry, and the Fellow Member Award for sustained significant contributions to filtration technologies and industry.
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.

Membrane Separation Technologies for Non-Biological Wastewater Treatment
2024-09-23
Peter Cartwright
This course takes place Monday, September 23 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:
Whereas the total quantity of water on this planet is more or less fixed, its quality is steadily deteriorating because we have been contaminating it for thousands of years, with little concern for the consequences. Drinking water regulations continue to raise quality standards, and industrial and commercial activities require higher quality water in many applications. Due to population growth, drinking water and agricultural quantity demands are growing rapidly. Industries, in general, are poor stewards of water conservation. Most water brought into the plant is used only once, even though that use may have had very little impact on water quality. These issues, combined with projected critical drought conditions in many areas, have created the environment where both municipal and industrial wastewater supplies are recognized as valuable resources.
This two-hour course describes how the four crossflow, pressure-driven membrane separation technologies (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis) can be utilized for industrial wastewater recovery and reuse. It emphasizes those wastewater streams that contain non-biodegradable contaminants and describes the testing processes required to identify the appropriate suite of treatment technologies to accomplish recovery and reuse. Several case histories are detailed.
Learning Objectives – After taking Membrane Separation Technologies for Non-Biological Wastewater Treatment, the learner will understand:

The Fundamentals of membrane separation processes
Membrane element construction
Design details of membrane separation systems

Outline:

Introduction
Membrane Technology Basics
Membrane Polymers
Membrane Elements
System Design Factors
Case Histories

Who Should Attend:
This course is directed to engineers or other technical personnel who wish to gain an understanding of the role these versatile technologies play in the removal of wastewater contaminants and how they may be integrated into a total treatment system.
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.

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Technology - Theory, Properties and Insights
2024-09-16
Mr. Peter Cartwright
This course takes place Monday, September 16 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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The suite of crossflow, pressure-driven membrane separation technologies are arguably the most versatile technologies for separation of solids (suspended and dissolved) from water. These technologies include microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis.
For dissolved solids separation such as desalination, RO is the leading technology and offers a potentially lower operating cost over other separation processes.
This presentation will include an introduction to the four technologies but will emphasize reverse osmosis which provides the most complete separation.
Outline:

Membrane technology introductions
Definition of terms
RO Membrane properties
RO Membrane device configurations
RO System design details
Fouling issues and mitigation
Cleaning
Pretreatment

Who Should Attend:
This course is directed to those in technical sales and/or management who wish to learn more about these technologies. It is also appropriate for plant and environmental engineers interested in gaining a technical understanding of how membrane technologies may play a role in their facilities.
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.

Fundamental Topics on Filtration, Pressure Drop and Particles
2024-08-27
Professor George Chase
Part I – Tuesday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CDT – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – EDT
Part II – Thursday, August 29 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 relates well documented correlations for pressure drop and particle capture in filter media to fundamental equations in continuum theory. The pressure drop over a filter medium is combined with other sources of pressure drop to relate the system performance to the performance of the pump driving the flow in the system. Other factors affecting pressure drop are discussed including wall effects, slip flow, and shape factors. Most correlations assume low Reynolds number but a correlation is introduced here that accounts for high Reynolds number flows through fibrous media.
Particle capture is affected by the medium structure. Correlations are discussed for capture of submicron sized particles. The topics discussed serve as a refresher or review for experienced engineers and introduces many fundamental topics to those new to the industry. Students are expected to have some working knowledge of fluid dynamics.
Learning Objectives:
The learning objectives include: (1) how to fit a filter to a process and pump, (2) how to select and apply correlations for pressure drop and particle capture, (3) understanding special conditions that affect pressure drop and particle capture.
Who Should Attend:
Filtration application engineers, research engineers and scientists
Instructor:

Professor George Chase is a former Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Akron. Taught chemical engineering 1985-2021. Served as Director of the Coalescence Filtration Nanofiber Consortium (CFNC) 1997-2021. Served as Chair of the American Filtration and Separations (AFS) Society 1995 and 2002. Served on AFS board of directors for three terms between 1997 and 2020. Areas of research include filtration, nanofibers, coalescence filtration, flows through porous media, and multiphase continuum theory.

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.

Introduction to Filter Media
2024-08-05
Mr. Leonard Castellano

Monday, August 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CDT – 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – EDT
Full Course (4 hours, .4 CEUs)
$425 AFS Members
$495 Non-members
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About the course:

This course introduces the basics of air/gas filtration. It provides fundamental information on air filtration principles, filter media and filters, applications, and testing.

Learning Objectives – After taking Introduction to Filter Media, Learners will begin to understand basic filtration concepts, become familiar with standard nomenclature, be introduced to the various types of filter media and the roles they play in filtration and learn about ways in which these media are tested.

Outline:

General concepts of filter media use
The various industrial uses of filter media

Filter media markets
Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Types of the Filter Media (Sieving), Selecting Appropriate Filter Media, Filter Media Tests
Types of the Filter Media (Coalescer Filter Media,..), Selecting Appropriate Filter Media, Filter Media Tests, Filter Aids
Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Unmet Filter Media needs
Future of Filter Media (Latest & Greatest)

Filter Media by Application – Solid/Liquid Separation
Gas/Solid Separation (Air particulate filtration media)
Gas/Liquid Separation

Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Unmet Filter Media needs
Future of Filter Media (Latest & Greatest)

Instructors:

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.
