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This course equips students with a basic understanding of membrane processes and their application in the water industry. Topics covered include: introduction to membrane separation, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, membrane characterization techniques (XPS, TEM, ATR-FTIR, streaming potential), mass transport phenomena (concentration polarization, solution-diffusion, pore-flow) fouling processes (scaling, biofouling), rejection of salts and trace organics, brine disposal, system design, energy and cost considerations of membrane treatment, pre- and post-treatment, case studies. The course includes a field trip to a reverse osmosis pilot plant and evaluation of field data.