Water Filtration and Filter Testing
Topical Conference

October 4-7, 2010
The Hotel at Turf Valley
2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (near Baltimore)
USA

Short Courses offered on October 4th, Conference Technical Sessions - Oct. 5-7.

Co-Located with the Water Quality Association(WQA) Fall Meeting

Hotel Information

CALL FOR PAPERS (pdf)

Conference Sponsorships and Tabletop Exhibits

Abstract Submission - Abstracts due by July 31

"We have participated in dozens of AFS functions for many reasons but the one which is hardest to define but may provide the most benefit is the idea of DISCOVERY. Every AFS conference I attend provides me with unexpected discoveries that have helped my business and my career."
Jerry Lynch - President
Sigma Design Company, L.L.C.
Springfield New Jersey

Registration Form (pdf)
Registration Rates

Conference Sponsors

TRACT I: Water Filtration and Separation

The American Filtration and Separation Society in conjunction with the Water Quality Association is holding its second joint conference on water filtration and separation at the Turf Valley Hotel in Ellicott City, MD on October 4-7, 2010. Water is the largest single application for filtration and separation worldwide. This tract will continue the AFSS long history of addressing the most pressing issues in filtration and separation.

The program is well rounded, covering the latest technologies in home, municipal, industrial water treatment. It will include the prefiltration, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, adsorption, filter aids, etc. whether for use in the most modern industrializes countries or developing third world countries. The program will focus on solutions to the demanding challenges of providing clean water to meet the requirements of modern society with the diminishing quality and supply of fresh water. Any engineer, scientist, quality, marketing, sales or administrative person associated with or interest in water treatment will find this conference quite useful.

Keynote speakers are planned to introduce the latest information in the dynamic world of water treatment to meet the worldwide demand for quality water whether it be for drinking or industrial use or reuse.

Sessions Include:

• Prefiltration
• Membranes
• Adsorption
• Ion Exchange/Softening

These sessions will cover media, device, and systems technology and developments from the leading providers of filtration and separation solutions into the water treatment market

TRACT II: Filter Testing & Development; Procedures, Evaluation and Application

This fourth conference on “Filter Testing” will continue the long AFSS tradition of dealing with all aspects of filtration testing both for liquid and air.

The program will be well-rounded including test methods, procedures, evaluations and applications. Most types of filters will be addressed including filter aids, coalescers, and even equipment. Of course, conventional media, cartridge, bag and strainer testing will also be covered. Any plant or R&D engineer, QC personnel, test equipment suppliers, and test labs will find this conference quite useful.

Keystone speakers are planned to introduce the latest in filter testing methods and how they can be applied to real-life applications.

Sessions Include:

• Filter Media Testing & Development
• Characterization of Filter Media
• Cartridge, Strainer & Bag Filter Testing
• Filter Cleaning/Testing Procedures
• Filter Aid & Coalescer Developments
• Filter Test Methods
• General Filtration Application Testing

Conference Sponsorships and Tabletop Exhibits

Sponsorship and Tabletop Request Form

As a Conference Sponsor, you will receive the publicity of being a corporate leader in the Filtration Industry.  And this publicity will extend beyond the AFS Technical Conference to the AFS Conference Website.  A Conference Sponsor will receive:

• Company logo on the AFS website home page before and during conference
• Company logo on the AFS conference website before, during and after conference
• Company name and logo displayed on the Conference Brochure
• Company name and logo displayed throughout the Technical Conference area

Conference Sponsorships are available for only $1000.

AFS Corporate Sponsors receive a 50% discount on conference sponsorships.

Tabletop Exhibitor

You can also display your products and meet with industry experts with a conference Tabletop display. This is a six foot table display that is located right outside the technical presentation rooms.

These displays are available for only $1000. AFS Corporate Sponsors receive a $250 discount for a fee of $750. There is a charge of $25 for electricity.

Tabletop Exhibit does not include conference registration.

AFS Corporate Sponsors receive a 25% discount on tabletop exhibits.

Conference Sponsor and Tabletop Registration Form (pdf)

For more information on conference sponsorship or tabletops please call Suzanne Sower, AFS Executive Manager, 612-861-1277.

Conference Registration Rates

Registration Form (pdf)

Short Course Offerings on October 4th

On Monday, October 4th, AFS will be offering seven short courses. Six of these short courses will explore water and liquid filtration and separation.

Courses Offered
October 4, 2010
Turf Valley Hotel
Ellicott City, MD 21042

Full Day Courses
Introduction to Liquid Filtration
Introduction to Air/Gas Filtration

Half Day Courses
Microfiltration Membrane-AM
Ultrafiltration Membrane-PM

Dewatering in Wastewater Treatment-AM

Liquid Filtration Testing Basics-PM

Reverse Osmosis System Design-AM