7 July - 8 July 2026
IEX 2026 technical training introductory course: Introduction to ion exchange design and operation for industrial water treatment
Organised by:
SCI’s Separation, Science and Technology group
SCI, London, UK
Synopsis
This SCI sponsored training course is intended to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for chemists and engineers who are involved with the specification, design, operation and maintenance of ion exchange water purification plant.Previous IEX event training courses have received wide acclaim from attendees.
Programme
Tuesday 7 July 2026
- 08.15
- Registration and refreshments
- 08.45
- Welcome and introduction
Rob Terrell, Industrial Water Consultants Ltd - 09.00
- An introduction to ion exchange
Richard Hill, White water Ltd - 10:15
- Refreshment break
- 10.45
- Raw water quality
Andy Mosley, RWE - 11.45
- Treated water quality
Rob Terrell, Industrial Water Consultants Ltd - 12.30
- Lunch
- 13.30
- Design specification
Rob Terrell, Industrial Water Consultants Ltd - 14.15
- Pre-treatment
Richard Hill, White water Ltd - 15.15
- Refreshment break
- 15.30
- Ion exchange process design
Joe Woolley, Xtech Process Water Ltd - 16.15
- Flow diagram for water treatment
Chris Bell, Ovivo UK Ltd - 17.30
- End of day 1
Wednesday 8 July 2026
- 08.45
- Recap of day 1
Rob Terrell, Industrial Water Consultants Ltd - 09.15
- Resin types and manufacturing process
Christopher Bresner, Eco lab - 10.15
- Ion exchange resin selection
David Hayhurst, Purolite - 11.00
- Refreshment break
- 11.30
- Basic ion exchange process calculations
Stefan Hilger, Lanxess - 13.00
- Lunch
- 14.00
- Monitoring and control
Gareth Jones, Ovivo UK Ltd - 15.00
- Introduction to trouble shooting
Duncan Rosie, Purolite - 16.00
- Group discussion
Group of lecturers - 16.30
- End of course
Sponsorship information
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Venue and Contact
SCI
14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
Fees
Early bird - ends Monday 25 May 2026
SCI Member - £345
Non-member - £440
After early bird
SCI Member - £395
Non-member - £490
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CPD Info
All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.
