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Conference Topics
· Desalination Costs
· Use in Agriculture, Industry, Tourism and Potable Water Supply
· Water Plans
· Financing
· Energy Efficiency
· Renewable Energies in Desalination
· Mediterranean and MENA Experiences
· State-of-the-Art in Desalination
· Future Trends in Desalination Equipment   · Desalination and Environment
· Sustainability
· Innovation
· Membranes
· Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment
Session Introductions
Session I- Desalination Experience in Maghreb
The first session will cover water plans developed by the various Moroccan Ministries as well as the desalination experiences of the ONEP and OCP. This session will examine the crucial role that desalinated water plays in the development of specific areas as well as its use in the mining industry and in agriculture. The experiences and plans of neighboring countries will be also reviewed in this section.
Session II- Desalination: Design and Operations
The second session will focus on the state-of-the-art in desalination technology as well as future trends. Presentations will cover the main components of a membrane desalination plant: intake and discharges, pre-treatment, membranes, energy recovery and efficiency, use of chemicals, and renewable energies. The presentations will show operational results and new improvements.
Session III- International Experiences, Financing and Cost
Since Morocco has decided to launch components of its desalination plants as BOTs, this last session will discuss financing and costs of desalination plants. It will also include a review of international experiences in the Mediterranean area and MENA region. These presentations will furnish attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions associated with implementing various desalination plants along with an overview of financing strategies and water costs.
General Schedule*
DAY ONE: THURSDAY, 1 MARCH 2012
SESSION I: “THE MAGHREB EXPERIENCE”
8.30 a Registration Opens
9.30 a Opening Remarks
10.00a Refreshment Break
10.30a Presentations Begin
13.15p Lunch
SESSION II: “MEMBRANE DESALINATION - DESIGNS & OPERATIONS”
14.30p Presentations Begin
16.30p Refreshment Break
17.00p Presentations Resume
18.30p Presentations End
DAY TWO: FRIDAY, 2 MARCH 2012
SESSION 3: “INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES, FINANCING & COSTS”
9.00a Presentations Begin
11.00a Refreshment Break
11.30a Presentations Resume
13.00p Lunch
14.30a Presentations Resume
16.15p Summary Highlights/Conference Ends
*Schedule is subject to change. Please look for updates and a more detailed technical program on the IDA website.
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