Objectives

The Melodizer School provides an in-depth look at the theoretical and practical aspects of innovative water desalination techniques, with a special focus on thermally-driven processes and their coupling with renewable energy.

The course begins with a discussion of experimental and modeling tools. Subsequently, designs, configurations, and implementations of the innovative techniques and related energy supply systems will be presented.

Laboratory experimental activities will be conducted by groups of students, working to obtain freshwater from saline sources using different techniques. The experimental results will be analyzed and presented to the class by the students themselves.

Students from universities participating in the MEloDIZER School will be awarded 5 academic credits for their participation, recognizing their engagement in the program and the knowledge gained through its advanced training sessions.

Location

Program

DAY 1 – Apr 7, Monday

Topic: Design

• 12:00 – 13:00: Arrival and registrations
• 13:00 – 14:00: Light Lunch
• 14:00 – 15:00: Welcome to MEloDIZER School and project presentation – Alberto Tiraferri & Matteo Fasano (Politecnico di Torino)
• 15:00 – 16:00: Theoretical basics: Characteristics of seawater and brackish water – Andrea Achilli (University of Arizona)
• 16:00 – 16:15: Time-Break and poster session
• 16:15 – 17:00: Theoretical basics (continuation) – Andrea Achilli (University of Arizona)
• 17:00 – 18:00: Industrial seminar: Wastewater quality case studies – Industrial partners (AquaBioTech/Amapex/Inotex/Athenian Brewery)
• 18:00: Closing of the first day

DAY 2 – Apr 8, Tuesday

Topic: Lab

• 09:00: Introduction to Day 2
• 09:00 – 10:30: Membrane-based desalination: Basic notions – Alberto Tiraferri (Politecnico di Torino)
• 10:30 – 11:00: Time-Break and poster session
• 11:00 – 12:30: Thermal-based desalination: Basic notions – Matteo Morciano (Politecnico di Torino)
• 12:30 – 14:00: Light Lunch
• 14:00 – 15:30: Lab 1: Membrane distillation (Hands-on) – Andrea Achilli (University of Arizona)
• 15:30 – 15:45: Time-Break and poster session
• 15:45 – 17:00: Lab 2: Reverse osmosis (Hands-on) – Andrea Achilli (University of Arizona)
• 17:00 – 18:00: Lab 3: Sorption-based water treatment (Visit) – Andrea Achilli (University of Arizona)
• 18:00: Closing of the second day

DAY 3 – Apr 9, Wednesday

Topic: Data Analysis

• 09:00: Introduction to Day 3
• 09:00 – 10:00: Seminar: Water & renewables – Guillermo Zaragoza (Ciemat)
• 10:00 – 11:00: Pilots: Hollow-fibre MD systems – Aamer Ali (Aalborg University)
• 11:00 – 11:30: Time-Break and poster session
• 11:30 – 12:30: Pilots: Flat sheet MD systems – Alessandro Angelini (DeltaMem AG)
• 12:30 – 14:00: Light Lunch
• 14:00 – 15:00: Innovative desalination scale-up systems – Kerri Hickenbottom (University of Arizona)
• 15:00 – 16:30: Group work: Lab data analysis – Andrea Achilli (University of Arizona)
• 16:30 – 16:45: Time-Break and poster session
• 16:45 – 18:00: Group work (continuation): Data analysis – Andrea Achilli (University of Arizona)
• 18:00: Closing of the third day

DAY 4 – Apr 10, Thursday

Topic: Group Presentations & Wrap-Up

• 09:00: Introduction to Day 4
• 09:00 – 10:00: Seminar: RESILIENCE call – Project presentations
• 10:00 – 11:30: Group presentations
• 11:30 – 12:00: Time-Break and poster session
• 12:00 – 13:00: Wrap-up and conclusion: Certificates and closing ceremony
• 13:00 – 14:00: Light Lunch

How to Participate

• Fill in our form and pre-register to the event
• You will receive a confirmation e-mail with the hotel tips
• Start organizing your logistics

The Registration Includes

• Lunch breaks
• Social Dinner
• Free Wi-Fi
• Guided tours
• Practical actitivies
• School material

Organizing Committee