What attendees thought:
"The level of expertise was most impressive."

"Emphasized the complete design approach that includes understanding mass balance and what you really need to do with the water. The panel discussion at the end was great."

In one hour, learn the keys to maximizing maximizing system reliability, water and energy efficiency and flexibility in water resources for influent water systems through proper design and robust management of water purification processes.

Maintaining the reliability of the “front end” of water utility systems in industrial facilities, also known as influent water systems, is critical to support production and manufacturing. Systems that purify water for use as boiler make-up, cooling system make-up, and process water for manufacturing if not properly designed can increase costs, increase the risk of failure and increase unplanned outages.

Knovel's featured experts draw on dozens of years of real-world experience to provide examples that illustrate: 

• What can go wrong - the hidden liabilities in influent water systems
• New technology, innovative chemical treatment protocols and improved monitoring and control systems required for recycled and poorer-quality waters
• Importance of defining and communicating system requirements to vendors
• How to minimize risk and maximize efficiency through good engineering and sound design

Dave Christophersen, CWT VP/Technical Manager, Crown Solutions, A Subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
Dave has over 30 years in field experience managing water treatment programs for industrial sites for boilers, cooling systems, wastewater systems, and membranes. Dave has operated many field pilots for various chemical and equipment applications along with performing laboratory treatability studies. He has extensive background in many industries including oilseed, steel, manufacturing, power, chemical, mining, and others. He has published several papers and presentations with NACE, AWT, and IWC.


Colin Frayne, CSci, CChem, CEnv, CWEM, FRSC, MCIWEM, FICorr, MWMSoc (UK),
CWT (USA), Consultant, Aquassurance, Inc.
Colin is an industrial chemist, corrosion engineer and environmental scientist. He is a published technical author, with several books to his name including: Boiler Water Treatment - Principles and Practice, Volumes I-II and Cooling Water Treatment - Principles and Practice, Chemical Publishing Company Inc., and dozens of technical articles. He is also a lecturer and provides management consulting services work in the fields of water technologies and industrial process chemistries.

Loraine Huchler, P.E., CMC, Founder and President, MarTech Systems, Inc.
Loraine's consulting services optimize the water and energy circuits in influent, steam, cooling and waste water systems in industrial facilities. Loraine has presented and published numerous technical papers on subjects including passivation in steam generating systems, packed-bed demineralizer technology, reboiler steam-side system operation and non-chemical water treatment technologies. Loraiane is also author of Operating Practices for Industrial Water Management, Influent Water Systems, Gulf Publishing, Inc.