Power plant chemistry colloquium

On September 22 and 23, 2016, speakers will gather at Building IV for a professional exchange on issues related to water treatment. Topics will range from reports on practical operational experience to new developments from renowned research institutions.

Those interested can find the full program and registration information here. Participation is free for HSZG students and senior citizens; however, registration is still requested.

The event is sponsored by Vattenfall Europe Generation AG and Kurita Europe.

Program Overview:

• Prof. Weber, Opening Remarks and Welcome: “Physical Chemistry in Zittau—New and Proven Approaches”
• Dr. Lehmann (LANXESS BU Liquid Purification Technologies R&D Membranes) “Alternating Strand Design—Feed-Spacer Optimization for Improved Application of Reverse Osmosis Elements”
• Dr. Fellinger (MPI for Colloid and Interface Research) “Water Treatment via Electrodeionization (EDI)—Fundamentals and New Materials”
• Dr. Gath (SWAN Analytical Instruments AG) “Influence of the Measurement Method on Cation Conductivity—Conventional Cation Exchange versus EDI”
• Mr. Petrick (Kurita Europe GmbH) "Preservation of Steam Generators with CETAMINE®"
• Mr. Wagner (REICON Heat Technology and Water Chemistry Leipzig GmbH) “Washing and Preserving Turbines with Surfactants – Experience with the Use of Octadecylamine (ODA)”
• Mr. Wagnitz (Purolite Corp.) "A New Generation of Ion-Exchange Resins"
• Ms. Karla Georgi-Kruggel (Vattenfall Europe Generation AG) “16 Years of Water Treatment at the Lippendorf Power Plant—Problems and Their Solutions”
• Ms. Kappa (VPC GmbH) “Monthly Power Plant Chemistry Report—A Tool for Evaluating the Chemical Operation of Plants”
• Prof. Ender (HSZG) “On the Minimum Conductivity in Aqueous Solutions”
• Mr. Matheis (Kurita Europe GmbH) "Investigations into Hardness Stabilization of Mn-Containing Cooling Waters"
• Dr. Harm (HZDR), Dr. Seeliger (HSZG) “Particle Formation and Transport in Reactor Water of Pressurized Water Reactors Following Coolant Loss Events”