The Membrane Technology Forum, taking place June 10 to 12 at the Doubltree in St. Paul and presented by Dairy Foods and the American Dairy Products Institute, will offer dynamic technical sessions that are catered to the latest trends and topics in the membrane technology sector. Industry experts will be presenting to you new ideas and data informed solutions to help your company grow with the constantly evolving trends in membrane technology.
In addition to several hours of dedicated networking, this year's event will feature several dairy breakout sessions.
These sessions include on Tuesday, June 11:
Advanced Separation: Electrodialysis for Organic Dairy Ingredients
This presentation overviews processes for D90, lactose and others from different dairy sources (acid whey, sweet whey, permeate) using electrodialysis and bipolar membrane electrodialysis at the industrial scale.
Speaker: Marie-Eve Langevin, Research & DevelopmentAmeridia Innovative Solutions, Inc.
Unique Applications and Opportunities for Ceramic Membrane Filtration for Dairy and Non-Dairy Foods
Ceramic filtration has been widely used within the dairy industry for bacteria reduction and fat removal in milk and whey processing. In this presentation we will review unique and distinct applications that are suitable for ceramic filtration within the dairy industry. A few examples from the non-dairy industry will be described as well. The presenter will discuss the benefits of using ceramic membranes in these applications, and its offering a process solution provider.
Speaker: Saagar Vijayaragavan, Director of Process Engineering, Kovalus Separation Solutions
Improved Nanofiltration Membrane Chemistry to Reduce Replacement Rates in Dairy Applications
Separation and demineralization of whey protein and lactose requires a nanofiltration membrane that has an appropriate molecular weight cutoff to reject organic molecules yet is open enough to allow significant transport of monovalent salts. Today, fouling stands out as a primary challenge for nanofiltration membranes in dairy processes. The new generation of nanofiltration elements, designed with improved membrane chemistry, help endure the stress caused by the demanding conditions of daily cleaning.
Speakers: Dr. Jie Song, Senior Research Scientist, DuPont and Victoria Oveson, Sr Technical Service Engineer, DuPont
Dairy breakout sessions on Wednesday, June 12 are:
Hollow Fiber Membranes: An Attractive and Sustainable Solution for Milk Protein Fractionation and Concentration
The demand for proteins as food constituents is rising sharply because of continuous increase of world population. Available membrane technologies for protein purification, fractionation, and concentration have advantages, but also challenges impacting operation limits, consumptions, and costs. Hollow fiber membranes are used in a large number of applications around the world like water, wastewater, and the food & beverage industry. This presentation will highlight our work on protein production from plant- or animal-based sources.
Speaker: Magda Avramescu, Pentair
Membrane-Driven Sustainability Opportunities for Dairy
In our presentation, we aim to focus on specific areas within various dairy processes where opportunities exist to mitigate and reduce consumption of key resources. We will delve into membrane technologies that can be effectively employed for materials re-use, documentation of water reduction strategies, and even potential marketability of these strategies. Additionally, we will explore sustainable solutions for managing spent or surplus materials that cannot feasibly be recovered or reconditioned by membrane processes, with an eye toward minimizing environmental impact. Our presentation will thoroughly examine the delicate balance between economic considerations and environmental sustainability, both of which are topics of paramount importance to the dairy industry.
Speaker: Travis WhiteExecutive Vice President, Complete Filtration Resources
Revolutionizing Membrane Filtration: Smart polymers for sustainable and efficient dairy industrial processes
Ecofilter Tek Inc. is poised to unveil groundbreaking advancements in membrane technology with the introduction of smart polymers, a transformative innovation set to reshape the landscape of the membrane industry. In this presentation, we showcase the initial success of our technology in the dairy industry, where the proof of concept has resulted in a remarkable 20% improvement in whey production performance and an impressive 10-fold reduction in CIP chemical consumption. The versatility of our smart polymers encompasses diverse membrane types such as RO, NF, and MF, in configurations including hollow fiber and flat sheet membranes. The key role played by smart polymers in filtration performance not only enhances efficiency but also revolutionizes cleaning procedures, reducing reliance on harsh and toxic chemicals. This breakthrough technology not only promises to significantly impact operational expenditures (OPEX) but also establishes a new benchmark for environmentally friendly production practices. Join us as we unveil the potential of smart polymers, ushering in a new era of sustainable and efficient industrial processes across various membrane applications.
Speaker:
Dr. Farhad Farnia, CEO, Ecofilter Tek
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