Short Courses
3D Printing and Membranes
May 12, 2026, from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. ET
Description
3D printing can be used to create prototypes and devices from polymeric materials which have appended the design functionality for new materials including uses in biomedical devices enabling their rapid development. While 3D printed polymers can be further classified into thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers based on their thermo-mechanical properties – new opportunities for multi-materials and composites are possible. In this course, we will focus on the use of polymer materials that can be 3D printed for membrane and filter applications based on shear thinning, sufficient yield stress, storage modulus, and also thixotropic behavior. The first is demonstrated in materials based on hierarchical porosity, the second in bio-based nanomaterials for high performance, and the third on hydrogel materials that lead to the preparation of smart membrane and filter fabrication. The design space for new membranes and filters is therefore comprised of the material itself and the geometric design that can be CAD-designed and optimized for printing. 4D printing enables the stimuli-responsive properties of the materials to be observed together with the geometric design.
Instructors
Rigoberto Advincula
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $245.00
Non-member Pricing: $315.00
Introduction to Filter Media
May 12, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Description
This course introduces the basics of air/gas filtration. It provides fundamental information on air filtration principles, filter media and filters, applications, and testing.
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.
Instructors
Leonard Castellano
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $425.00
Non-member Pricing: $495.00
Introduction to Liquid Cartridge Filtration
May 12, 2026, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Description
This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of Liquid Filtration Cartridges and Equipment. Upon course completion, participants will understand the overall spectrum of liquid cartridge filtration technology, including the basic principles involved in selection, sizing, and design of filtration cartridges and equipment.
Instructors
Chris Wallace
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $425.00
Non-member Pricing: $495.00
Introduction to Solid/Liquid Separation, with a Liquid Filtration General Overview
May 12, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Description
This introductory course covers the whole spectrum of solid/liquid separation and how they are applied. The course will start with a basic understanding of liquid filtration, the role of liquid and particle properties, key principles, and major categories of liquid filtration and separation equipment and their applications. This course is also designed to use basic terminology and concepts to provide the novice learner a basic understanding of liquid filtration.
Instructors
Wu Chen, Wenping Li, Lin Zhao, and Chris Wallace
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $625.00
Non-member Pricing: $795.00
Liquid Filter Testing
May 12, 2026, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
Description
The Liquid Filtration Testing basics short course is an introductory course on liquid filtration testing, testing methods and the standard equipment and instruments used. The course will cover filter test techniques and standards for water, fuel, lube oil, hydraulic fluids, and other industrial liquids. In addition, particle characteristics and efficiency methods and ratings will be reviewed.
Instructors
Nicolas Petillon
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $425.00
Non-member Pricing: $495.00
Microfiltration Membrane
May 12, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Description
Are you in need of understanding the wide range of Microfiltration (MF)? Understanding the materials and designs of the different MF membranes will be a big advantage for engineers and designers alike. This course starts off with a review of materials for the novice and ends with advanced understanding of how the technologies are manufactured and what testing means for these products. There are several materials and treatments that make up this wide range of products. This course takes a serious look at the different materials, designs, and applications that are suited to MF.
Instructors
Scott Yaeger
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $425.00
Non-member Pricing: $495.00
Polymer Aerogels as Filter Media
May 12, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Description
Aerogel literature is about 90 years old with very little known applications in separation problems. These high surface area materials offer variable porosity and pore sizes (10 nm-1 micrometer) and a strong potential for air and liquid filtration. Size exclusion, electrostatic charges, surfactant adsorption, and coalescing filtration are some of the mechanisms that work in such materials. The research group of the instructor among others established this field of research and would like to share the knowledge with the AFS community.
Instructors
Sadhan C. Jana
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $425.00
Non-member Pricing: $495.00
Ultrafiltration Membrane
May 12, 2026, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
Description
Are you in need of understanding the wide range of UltraFiltration (UF)? Understanding the materials and designs of the different UF membranes will be a big advantage for engineers and designers alike. This course starts off with a review of materials for the novice and ends with an advanced understanding of how the Technologies are manufactured and what testing means for these products. There are several materials and treatments that make up this wide range of products. This course takes a serious look at the different materials, designs, and applications that are suited to UF.
Instructors
Scott Yaeger
Course Fees
Member Pricing: $425.00
Non-member Pricing: $495.00