‘Best of’ IWC
Webinar Series
The Best of IWC Webinar Series highlights exceptional technical papers that presented at the previous year’s International Water Conference®. Preview the high-quality technical content by registering below.
Attendees can earn 1 pdh credit
Virtual Webinars are FREE, registration is required to attend and for pdh certification.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – noon EST
12:00 PM
IWC 25-58: Considerations for Fouling Mitigation in Cooling Water Systems: A Methodology for Increasing Operational Efficiency
Haley White, Ph.D., Bechtel, Reston, VA
The resurgence of nuclear power necessitates a fresh look at biofouling prevention in cooling water systems at power plants. Efficient energy production in power plants relies on effective operation of heat transfer systems. One aspect of ensuring optimal heat transfer is mitigation of fouling. Here, typical components susceptible to marine fouling at nuclear plants are evaluated for biofouling prevention strategies, and a methodology for selecting a fouling prevention program for power plants is proposed.
12:30 PM
IWC 25-24: Water Reclamation with Reverse Osmosis – Staging and Energy Recovery
Rick Stover, Ph.D. GP Water, Waltham, MA
Reverse osmosis (RO) technology is critical in water reclamation systems that produce potable water from treated municipal effluent. Staging design can have a major influence on permeate productivity and scaling potential in these systems, and incorporation of energy recovery devices can significantly lower power consumption, both benefiting operating cost. This research considers RO process design and operating options to increase reliability, permeate recovery rate, flexibility, and energy efficiency in potable reuse.
Past Webinars
August, 2026
IWC 25-37: Triumph in Steam Quality: Refinery’s Success Through Strategic Boiler Feed Water Optimization
Ashton Needham, Chevron
This refinery case study demonstrates how facilities can achieve significant steam quality improvements by optimizing existing boiler feed water and condensate recovery systems—without new infrastructure.
Leveraging real-time KPI dashboards, hydraulic flexibility, and operator training, this approach delivered measurable water savings and enhanced system reliability. Water Professionals will gain a replicable framework for advancing sustainability, operational efficiency, and reliability in industrial water treatment systems as a first step before pursuing costly upgrades and increased complexity.
IWC 25-01: Dynamic Single-Stage RO: A Game-Changer for High-Recovery PFAS Removal in Drinking Water Treatment
Daniella Mosqueda, Veolia
Dynamic Single-Stage RO (DSSRO) represents a breakthrough in PFAS removal from drinking water. This innovative technology uses a unique two-pump, single-stage design that achieves high recovery rates while significantly reducing PFAS-concentrated waste streams. Pilot studies across three southeastern USA drinking water facilities demonstrated DSSRO’s ability to achieve over 85% recovery while maintaining excellent permeate quality, offering a more efficient and sustainable solution for PFAS contamination treatment.
Historical Papers
As an offering of the high quality technical content presented at the IWC, please review these historical papers from IWC-past. Technical Papers from more recent conferences, and our archived history, can be found here. Check back often, as content will be updated on a regular basis.
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IWC 95-02: A COMPARISON OF A SELECTIVE RESIN WITH A CONVENTIONAL RESIN FOR NITRATE REMOVAL
G.L. Dimotsis, Sybron Chemicals Inc., Birmingham, NJ and F.X. McGarvey, Sybron Chemicals Inc., Birmingham, NJ
IWC 09-36: Steam Generation Using Produced Water: Lessons Learned
Martin R. Godfrey, Nalco Company, Naperville, Illinois
Keywords: Produced Water, OTSG, Evaporator, Steam Generation, SAGD
Prepared Discussion for IWC 09-36:
Discusser: Melonie Myszczyszyn, CNRL Facilities Engineer, Alberta, Canada
IWC 07-24: Equipment Design Considerations for Lime and Ion Exchange Treatment of Produced Water in Heavy Oil Extraction
Robert Holloway, Holloway Associates, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Gordon Page, Page Technology Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Prepared Discussion for IWC 07-24:
John E. Fair, P.Eng., Fair Canada Engineering Ltd., Calgary, Alberta
Author’s Closure for IWC 07-24:
Robert Holloway, Holloway Associates, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Gordon Page, Page Technology Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada