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Professional training course · ME-022
Desalination Technologies
Desalination is a critical water source in arid regions and is expanding worldwide. Reverse osmosis and thermal technologies require careful design, operation and…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 14Upcoming dates
- 10Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Desalination is a critical water source in arid regions and is expanding worldwide. Reverse osmosis and thermal technologies require careful design, operation and maintenance to control cost and reliability.
This LLMI course covers desalination technologies, reverse osmosis principles and design, pre-treatment, membrane performance and fouling, thermal processes, energy recovery, post-treatment, brine management, operation and maintenance and cost. Participants analyse plant performance data.
Course Objectives
Compare desalination technologies
Explain reverse osmosis principles and system design
Design and operate pre-treatment
Monitor membrane performance and manage fouling
Apply energy recovery and cost reduction
Manage brine and environmental impacts
Target Audience
Desalination plant operators and engineers
Water utility engineers
Process engineers
Maintenance managers
Project developers
Consultants
Course Methodology
Technical lectures
Performance data analysis
Case studies
Design exercises
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Desalination Overview
- Water scarcity
- Technologies
- Market trends
- Costs
- Exercise: Technology comparison
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2Day 2: Reverse Osmosis
- RO principles
- Membranes
- System design
- Recovery and rejection
- Lab: RO calculations
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3Day 3: Pre-treatment and Fouling
- Intake systems
- Pre-treatment
- Fouling and scaling
- Cleaning
- Case study: Membrane fouling
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4Day 4: Thermal Processes and Energy
- MSF and MED
- Energy recovery
- Renewable integration
- Post-treatment
- Exercise: Energy analysis
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5Day 5: Operations and Environment
- Operation and maintenance
- Performance monitoring
- Brine management
- Environmental impacts
- Capstone: Plant performance review
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Desalination Technologies course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Desalination Technologies course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Paris. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Barcelona, London, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul, Vienna, Cape Town, Rome, Dubai.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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