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1.5 contact hours towards CWEA's LAB certification

This session includes the following presentations: 

Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactors:
Full-Scale Implementation and Illustrative Pilots Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) is an innovative technology that facilitates process intensification by increasing capacity of infrastructure for nutrients removal and minimizing aeration energy. Use of gas-permeable membrane to develop nitrifiers-rich counter-diffusional biofilm is a key differentiator of MABR. This paper presents lessons learned from full-scale and pilot-scale plants.

Learning Objective(s):
After participating in this session, attendees will be able to:
Describe key differences between conventional co-diffusional and MABR counter-diffusional biofilm systems.
Conduct preliminary evaluation of their facilities for process intensification and resiliency needs.
Define and evaluate key performance indicators of MABR technology.

Nutrient Removal Intensification Using MABRs: Pilot Study at Hayward WPCF:
MABRs are an emerging nutrient removal intensification technology. This session provides participants details of a pilot-scale evaluation of this novel technology. Session participants will learn about the value proposition, operational challenges and results from an 22-month pilot study at the Hayward WPCF.

Learning Objective(s):
After participating in this session, attendees will be able to:
Explain the concept of a Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR).
Understand how MABRs can be employed to intensify nutrient removal.
Describe at least three facets of the MABR value proposition and explain key factors impacting MABR performance.

Benefits of Converting Conventional Activated Sludge System to Granular Activated Sludge:
This presentation will focus on current methods of assessing converting a conventional activated sludge SBR system to granular activated sludge, as well as how to apply the evaluation methods to a non-SBR system. A case study will be presented examining the City of Pacifica's existing conventional SBR system. 
Learning Objective(s):
After participating in this session, attendees will be able to:
Perform basic design calculations for converting an existing conventional activated sludge system to granular activated sludge.
Understand the basics of granular activated sludge. Understand how to calculate the financial savings associated with converting a conventional activated sludge system to granular activated sludge.

Advancements and Considerations for Flow: Through Aerobic Granular Sludge Processes,  Discussion of the benefits of the aerobic granular sludge (AGS) process for intensified treatment.
Discussion of the potential limitations of SBR reactor configurations. Report on the latest considerations and advancements in the development of a flow-through AGS reactors and pilot and demonstration testing updates.

Learning Objective(s):
After participating in this session, attendees will be able to:
Better understand the biological mechanisms of the Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) process.
Better understand the benefits and challenges associated with AGS.
Better understand the conditions required to produce and maintain granules in a flow-through reactor and receive an update in the analysis and demonstration testing of flow-through AGS.