Software and spreadsheet modeling to evaluate reactants, precipitants, solubility limits, temperature and pH effects for water treatment operations
Mass balance diagrams to track process chemistry, inputs and outputs, and the composition and quantities of all product and waste streams
Membrane chemistry modeling to determine membrane arrays, product water recovery, scaling potential, system pressures, and the composition of product and concentrate streams
Chemical injection system modeling and design
Membrane Autopsies
Forensic analyses to determine mode of membrane element failure
Laboratory examination of membrane element components to evaluate potential manufacturing defects and operational deficiencies
Identification of membrane foulants and inorganic scale using scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and microbial analyses
Develop recommendations for process and operational changes to prevent membrane failure
Laboratory and Field Services
Water quality monitoring and sampling
Jar testing to evaluate coagulants, dosing, and mixing
Development, design, and testing of water treatment systems in laboratory and field settings
Factory and field inspections of new and existing water and wastewater treatment equipment
Sustainable Design (Steve Dundorf, 303-445-2263)
Implementation support for federal sustainable design requirements
Incorporation of sustainable design elements for new construction
Assessments of existing buildings for compliance
Environmental Management System (EMS) (Andrew Tiffenbach, 303-445-2393)
EMS implementation support for Reclamation’s regions
Independent EMS conformance auditing
Development of corrective and preventative action plan
