Microfiltration Membrane and Ultrafiltration Membrane Training

To kickoff the "Infrastructure, Sustainability & Testing Management " Conference, Sept 23-25, that the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is holding in Charlotte, there will be seven short courses on September 22, 2008. Two of these courses are "Microfiltration Membrane" and "Ultrafiltration Membrane" Training.

Richfield, MN (PRWEB) August 8, 2008 -- The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is offering short course training on September 22nd in Charlotte, North Carolina.

To kickoff the "Infrastructure, Sustainability & Filter Testing Management " Conference, Sept 23-25, that the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is holding in Charlotte, there will be seven short courses on September 22, 2008. Two of these courses are "Microfiltration Membrane" and "Ultrafiltration Membrane" Training.

Are you an Engineer or Chemist working in the Pharmaceutical, Microelectronic, Food and Beverage, Water and Waste Water, Chemical, Laboratory, or Medical Markets?

In these two half-day courses, attendees will gather new insights into the various types of microporous membranes including: Strengths and Weaknesses, Performance Characteristics, Integrity Testing, Retention Efficiency, Ratings and Comparisons.

They will learn to differentiate between microporous, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis membranes. These courses provide an in-depth study of the microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes typically used in the Pharmaceutical, Microelectronic, Food and Beverage, Water and Waste Water, Chemical, Laboratory, and Medical Markets.

The "Microfiltration Membrane" course is in the morning on September 22nd. The "Ultrafiltration Membrane" course is in the afternoon. They are being given at the Hilton University Place, Charlotte, NC.

These courses precede the AFS "Infrastructure, Sustainability & Testing Management" Conference, Sept. 23-25, 2008 at the same location

Instructor for both courses: Scott P. Yaeger

Over 30 years of experience in the development, manufacture, sales, marketing, application, and management of membrane companies including Sartorius, Cuno, Gelman Sciences, Parker Hannifin, and PTI Advanced Filtration. Mr. Yaeger has held positions titled Vice President, Engineering, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Executive Vice President. In addition to his experience in membrane manufacturing companies, Mr. Yaeger has spent a significant part of his career working with membrane users in all applicable markets worldwide.

For information on the "Microfiltration Membrane" training go to:

Microfiltration Membrane Filtration (http://www.afssociety.org/fallshortcourse/microfiltrationmembrane.htm)

For information on the "Ultrafiltration Membrane" training go to:

Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration (http://www.afssociety.org/fallshortcourse/ultrafiltrationmembrane.htm)

For information on the Infrastructure, Sustainability & Testing Management Conference go to:

Filtration Conference (http://www.afssociety.org/Fall2008)

For information on other course offerings go to:

Filtration Training (http://www.afssociety.org/fallshortcourse/)

AFS is the premier organization in North America dedicated to R&D, problem solutions and technology transfer in filtration and separation for the benefit of industrial processes, individual health and a clean environment.

The AFS conferences and events bring together the industry leaders, presenting the greatest opportunity to meet and hear the newest information in filtration and separation technology.

Over the past two years over 300 organizations have sent representatives to AFS events. These companies understand the value of employees with knowledge of the latest information in filtration and separation technology.

For information on AFS go to:

American Filtration and Separations Society (http://www.afssociety.org)

Contact:

Suzanne Sower

American Filtration and Separations Society

7608 Emerson Ave S.

Richfield, MN 55423

Phone: 612-861-1277

Fax: 612-861-7959

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