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
09.00: An introduction to ion exchange
10.00: Raw water quality
11.00: Refreshment break
11.30: Treated water quality
12.00: Design specification
13.00: Lunch
14.00: Pre-treatment
15.00: Ion exchange process design
16.00: Refreshment break
16.15: Engineering design consideration for ion exchange plants
17.30: End of day 1

Wednesday 8 July 2026

08.45: Recap of day 1
09.15: Resin types and manufacturing process
1015: Ion exchange resin selection
11.00: Refreshment break
11.30: Basic ion exchange process calculations
13.00: Lunch
14.00: Monitoring and control
15.00: Introduction to trouble shooting
16.00: Group discussion
16.30: End of course

Sponsorship information

For further information and prices, please email conferences@soci.org.

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

CPD Info

All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.