14DEC
14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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 or online
- 14Upcoming dates
- 10Cities
- £2,750Fees 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
Schedule
Dates and fees
14 upcoming dates in 10 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,050.
December 2026
ParisFrance · Classroom
21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
January 2027
18JAN
18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
February 2027
15FEB
15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
March 2027
15MAR
15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
April 2027
19APR
19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
May 2027
17MAY
17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
June 2027
21JUN
21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
July 2027
19JUL
19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
August 2027
16AUG
16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
September 2027
20SEP
20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
18OCT
18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
November 2027
15NOV
15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
December 2027
20DEC
20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Live online, on the same dates
Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.
December 2026
14DEC
14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
January 2027
18JAN
18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
February 2027
15FEB
15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
March 2027
15MAR
15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
April 2027
19APR
19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
May 2027
17MAY
17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
June 2027
21JUN
21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
July 2027
19JUL
19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
August 2027
16AUG
16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
September 2027
20SEP
20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
October 2027
18OCT
18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
November 2027
15NOV
15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
December 2027
20DEC
20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere
£1,050per delegate2+ people: £840 each
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.
Can I take Desalination Technologies online?
Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,750 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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