Resources – The Analyst Archive

Winter

• What is Produced Water, and Why Does it Matter
  Shaun Primeaux, ChampionX
• An Update on the Use of Ozone in Cooling Water Treatment: Part 1
  Anthony Sacco, Spartan Environmental Technologies, LLC
• What Materials of Construction Are Needed in the Biopharmaceutical Industry?
  Alexandra Peters and Marco DeAngelo, Arkema, Inc.
• When Treating Cooling Towers with ClO2 , Is There a Best Way?
  Greg D. Simpson, PhD, Pureline Treatment Systems
• A Testing Approach to Validate Legionella-Viable-PCR Technology 
  Brandon Smith, Environmental Safety Technologies Inc.; and Richard D. Miller, PhD, Environmental Safety Technologies Inc. and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Fall

• Accounting for Consumptions of Water Treatment Chemicals
  David Christophersen, Dave Christophersen Consulting LLC
• Developing an Alternative Biobased Water Treatment to Phosphorous-Based Formulations
  Matheus Paschoalino, PhD; LoongYi Tan; Donald A. Johnson, PhD; and Jun Su An, Solugen Inc.
• Can Recent Advances in Fluorescence Improve Control of Cooling Water Chemistry?
  Raymond M. Post, P.E., United Water Consultants
• No Phosphonate? The Effective Use and Limits of Polymers
  Michael L. Standish, Radical Polymers, a division of MFG Chemical

Tech Supplement

• Use of IX and Iron Oxide Media for Selective Removal of Selenium, Heavy Metals, and Arsenic from Water and Waste Streams
  Zhendong Liu, PhD; Wilson Nova Ruiz; and Firuza Mir, LANXESS Corp.
  Kresimir Ljubetic, PhD; H.C. Lian, PhD; and David Kratochvil, PhD, BQE Water
• Electrochemical Destruction of PFOA and PFOS in High-Salinity Water
  Orren D. Schneider, PhD, Pe; José Alvarez, PhD; and Elisabeth Christ, Aclarity Inc.
• Can a Micro-Adsorbent Material and Ceramic Filtration Treatment Successfully Remove PFAS?
  Terence K. Reid, Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc., and Joseph Quinnan, Arcadis
• What Would Fail First if We Did Not Feed Treatment Chemicals to a Steam System?
  Chris Golden, Taylor Technologies

Summer

• Microbial Levels Control with Monochloramines in Building and Municipal Water Systems
  Alberto Comazzi, Ph.D., Sanipur US LLC
• Can Bioaugmentation Reduce Hydrogen Sulfide Production in Municipal Wastewater Collection Systems?
  Jennifer Cray, Megan Duersteler, Josiah Menako, Dan Romanek, Sona Son, and Mike King, Microbial Discovery Group
• Validation of a Portable qPCR Method for the Detection of Legionella
  Jeremy Duguay, Harley King, Ph.D., Neil Sharma, Ph.D., and Jordan Schmidt, Ph.D., LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.
• Continuous Maintenance: An Overview of Updates to Legionella Regulations
  Adam Green, J.D., and Matthew Kim, J.D., Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, and Berkowitz PC
  Robert J. Cunningham, P.E. International Water Consultants Inc.
  John A. Mullen, International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials
• What is the Impact of Temperature, pH, Time, and Chemical Selection on Membrane Cleaning?
  Joshua Utter, American Water Chemicals

Business Supplement

• Capital Is Expensive Again. Now What?
  Michael Mankins 
• Engaged Employees Create Better Customer Experiences 
  Denise Lee Yohn 
• How to Maximize the Impact of Each Generation in Your Organization
  Tom Hutchison, HOH Water Technology, and Chris Yee, Zenith Search Partners 
• Looking Back—And Ahead—To Set Your Team Up for Success
  Rebecca Zucker 
• The Questions Every Entrepreneur Must Answer 
  Amar Bhidé 
• Critical Service and Reporting Criteria Using Site Risk Factors: Introducing the RFI (W.O.E. Relative Risk Factor Index)
  Dave Christophersen 

Spring Analyst

• How Can Water Treaters Benefit From Recent Peer-Reviewed Data on Legionella Testing Methods?
  Jeff Bates, IDEXX Laboratories 
• Can Oxygen and Ozone Improve Safety and Lessen Wastewater Treatment Equipment Damage?
  Greg Bock and Paul Tturgeon, Anue Water Technologies Inc.
• Why Boilers Foam and How to Prevent It
  Louis Godbout and Simina Alungulesa, TGWT 
• Lessons Learned From Legionella: When the Worst Happens—A Case Study From the UK
  John Sandford, CWT, SMS Environmental Ltd. 
• Can Monochloramine Offer a Long-Term Solution for Controlling Legionella and Waterborne Pathogens in a Healthcare Facility?
  Janet E. Stout, Ph.D., Special Pathogens Laboratory, and David Pierre, LiquiTech 

Winter Analyst

• Celebrating 35 Years of the Analyst
  Mike Henley
• A Review of Common Water Treatment Rules of Thumb
  Robert J. Ferguson, French Creek Software, Inc.
• Part 2: How Water Conditions Can Impact Steam System Passivation
  Loraine A. Huchler, P.E., CMC®, FIMC
• Can Calcium Carbonate Be an Effective Alternative for pH and Alkalinity Control in Activated Sludge Processes?
  Chandler Mancuso, Omya Inc.
• Tagged Polymers as Phosphonate Replacements in Water Treatment Applications
  Klin Rodrigues and Jan Sanders, Nouryon

Tech Supplement

• AWT Cooling Tower Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance
  AWT Cooling Subcommittee
• How Can Regular Monitoring Mitigate Microbial Influenced Corrosion in Cooling Systems?
  Catherine Allen, Tintometer Inc.
• Technical Briefing: Using Magnetic Dirt Filtration for Magnetite Removal
  Swati Sharma, Ph.D., Water Engineering Inc.
• Are We Treating Beakers or Systems? The Pitfalls of Laboratory Simulation
  Robert J. Ferguson, French Creek Software, Inc., and John F. Zibrida, Zibex, Inc.

Fall Analyst

• Part 2- Hot Water Recovery and Recycling Impact Water Treatment Processes, Phosphonates, and Polymers for the Oil and Gas Industry 
  Colin Frayne, CSci, CChem, CEnv, FRSC, CWT, Aquassurance, Inc; and Barry B. Ekstrand, P.E., Finoric LLC
• How pH Monitoring and Control Can Improve Water Treatment at Heat Recovery Steam Generators and Co-Gen Power Plants
  Brad Buecker (Buecker & Associates) and Denton Slovacek, Jean Holz, and Xavier LeBlanc (Hach)
• Part 1- Understanding Passivation in Steam Generating Systems
  Loraine A. Huchler, P.E., CMC®, FIMC
• What Materials Work Best With Ozone Delivery Systems?
  Alexandra Peters and Averie Palovcak, Arkema Inc.

Summer Analyst

• Amplify AWT: Your Voice Honors Our Legacy
• Key Benefits of Modern qPCR and Why It Is Better Than the Culture Method for Legionella Testing
  Dave Christophersen, CWT, Dave Christophersen Consulting LLC
• How Can the IoT (Internet of Things) Support Industrial Water Treatment?
  Laith Charles, Watermark LLC
• Part 1: How Does Water Sustainability Impact Oil and Gas Water Treatment?
  Colin Frayne, CSci, CChem, CEnv, FRSC, CWT, Aquassurance, Inc.; and Barry B. Ekstrand, P.E., Finoric LLC
• What Is the Relationship Between Amoeba and Legionella in Non-Potable Water Systems?
  Shivi Selvaratnam, Ph.D., Weas Engineering, Inc.

Spring Analyst

• How Changes in Water Management Programs Could Present New Opportunities for Water Treaters 
  Matt Freije, HC Info
• Innovations and Solutions Pioneering the Transition Toward More Sustainable Wastewater Treatment 
  Chandler Mancuso, CWT, Omya, Inc.
• Is Testing for Legionella pneumophila or Legionella Species Better for Routine Monitoring? 
  Jeff Bates, IDEXX Laboratories
• Areas to Consider When Designing a Near-ZLD Wastewater Treatment System 
  Paul T. Brandt, P.E., and Bryan D. Hansen, P.E., Burns & McDonnell; Jason Miller and Adam Kortan, Xcel Energy
• Practical Tips for Troubleshooting Wastewater Pretreatment Systems 
  Amanda Meitz, Biosolutions, LLC
• Discovering Reasons for a Refinery Cooling Tower’s Severe Corrosion and Fouling Problems 
  Bob Cunningham, International Water Consulting, Inc.
• How to Read an SDS 
  Fred Hopkins, Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant

Business Supplement

• Leading Change Means Changing How You Lead 
  By B. Tom Hunsaker, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Jonathan Knowles, Type 2 Consulting
• Employee Engagement: How to Align Engagement With Company Values 
  By Lara Kelly, PeopleGoal
• 5 Ways Managers Sabotage the Hiring Process 
  By Marina Glazman, Harvard Business Review
• Successfully Transitioning to New Leadership Roles 
  By Scott Keller and Mary Meaney, McKinsey & Company
• How Managers Can Build a Culture of Experimentation 
  By Frank V. Cespedes, Harvard Business School, and Neil Hoyne, Google

Winter Analyst

• What Are the Do’s and Don’ts Related to the Proper Use of Fluorescent-Tagged Polymers?
  Michael L. Standish, Radical Polymers
• Part 2: What Are the Internal Treatment Programs Used Within Steam Generators?
  Edward Beardwood, BC&T Inc.
• What Microbial Control Strategies Are Followed by AWT Members in Cooling Water Treatment?
  Ken Soeder, CWT, Jamestown Technologies Division; John Caloritis, CWT, The Metro Group, Inc.; Garret Garcia, Masters Company, Inc.; and Members of the AWT Cooling Water Technical Subcommittee
• An Overview of Cooling Towers, Legionellosis, and Water Management Programs
  Christopher J. Nagle, EVAPCO, Inc.
• What to Look for When Analyzing RO and Demineralizer Makeup
  Ed Sylvester and Brad Buecker, ChemTreat, Inc.
• Discovering the Root Causes of a Refinery Boiler Failure
  Bob Cunningham, International Water Consulting, Inc.
• What Are the 10 Commandments for Effective TSS Treatment?
  Stuart Ward, Process Engineered Water Equipment

Fall Analyst

• How Do Different Polymers Compare in Inhibiting Calcium Oxalate Scaling? 
  Zahid Amjad, Ph.D., Walsh University
• Part 1: What Are Important Chemical and Pretreatment Programs for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Steam Generators? 
  Edward Beardwood, BC&T Inc.
• Can a New Type of Tagged Polymer Replace Inert Tracers and Provide Accurate Monitoring of Antiscalant and Dispersancy Treatments? 
  Klin A. Rodrigues, Ph.D., and Jan Sanders, Nouryon Surface Chemistry
• How to Estimate the Best Treatment Conditions for Sunflower Oil Wastewater Using Advanced Electrooxidation Process 
  Swati Sharma, Ph.D., Water Engineering Inc.
• Why Proper Operation of Boiler Pretreatment Equipment Matters 
  By Gene Tonetti, Water Systems Management, LLC
• The Big 4: Misconceptions in Estate Planning 
  Elizabeth A. Anderson, Esq., The Law Network, P.C.
• Why Silica Matters 
  Mike Henley, MD Henley & Associates

Technology Supplement

• Can Nonionic Surfactant Treatment Improve Heat Transfer and Lower Energy Use in Water Systems? 
  Dale Edginton, Endo Enterprises (UK) Ltd., and Will Wilson, Pace Solutions
• Can a Biobased Additive Improve Performance and the Environmental Profile for Cooling Tower Formulations? 
  Frederyk Ngantung, Ph.D., and LoongYi Tan (Solugen Inc.)
• Can EDTA/Thiosulfate Neutralize Copper/Silver Biocide Metal Toxicities in Samples When Testing Building Water for Legionella? 
  Richard D. Miller, Ph.D., Environmental Safety Technologies, Inc. and School of Medicine at the University of Louisville; and Brandon Smith, Environmental Safety Technologies, Inc.
• Can a Novel Colloidal Adsorbent Material and Robust Separation Process Improve PFAS Removal? 
  Terence K. Reid, David Holland, and Joseph Campanaro (Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.), and Joseph Quinnan (Arcadis)
• How DNA Sequencing Can Aid Integrated Microbiome Management in Water Systems 
  Alison Ling, Ph.D., P.E., Barr Engineering Co., and John Tillotson, M.S.C.E., WaterTrust

Summer Analyst

• Can Onsite qPCR Testing Improve Management of Legionella Infections From Cooling Towers?
  Loraine Huchler, P.E., CMC®, FIMC, MarTech Systems, Inc.; and Desmond Fraser, Dipl-Ing., Reverse Ionizer, LLC and Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc.
• To Filter or Not Filter, That Is the (Wastewater) Question
  Kevin Cope, Brenntag North America (retired)
• Keys to Implementing Sustainable Cooling Tower Treatment in the Food Industry
  Mike Hunter, AP Tech Group, Inc.
• Using Plastic Piping to Carry Wastewater Chemicals
  Alexandra Peters, David Seiler, Averie Palovcak, Arkema Inc.
• How to Select the Right Test for Monitoring Chlorine
  Catherine Allen, Tintometer Inc.
• The Problem With Overhead Drain Lines for Water Softeners
  Gene Tonetti, Water Systems Management, LLC
• What Is Conductivity?
  David M. Gray

Spring Analyst

• Can Onsite qPCR Accurately Detect Legionella Contamination in Cooling Towers?
  Shaimaa Ahmed, Ph.D.; Danielle Walker; Alan Mears, Ph.D.; Sergey Golovan, Ph.D.; Paul Lem, M.D.; and Chris Harder, Ph.D., Spartan Bioscience Inc.
• Regulatory Compliance Experiences of Supplemental Disinfection in Premise Plumbing Systems
  Alberto Comazzi, Ph.D., Sanipur US LLC
• What Should Water Treaters Know About Pseudomonas Aeruginosa?
  Jeff Bates and Kristin Majeska, IDEXX Laboratories
• Managing Waterborne Pathogens: There’s a Party in Your Pipes
  Janet E. Stout, Ph.D., and David Pierre, Special Pathogens Laboratory
• How Not to Clean a Closed-Loop System
• To Leave a Lasting Impact—Begin With the End in Mind
• Understanding Water Treatment Markets

Business Supplement

• More Productive in 2021: 4 Things to Stop Doing and 4 Things to Start Doing
  Justin Hale, Vital Smarts
• How to Actually Encourage Employee Accountability 
  Ron Carucci, Navalent
• Practical Cybersecurity for Non-Cybersecurity Professionals
  Michael Reinert, PhD., Reinert Consulting Group
• Managing Risk in 2021 and Beyond … Is Your Company Prepared?
  Michael J. Highum, CPCU, McGowan Insurance Group
• Turn Your Team’s Frustration Into Motivation
  Dane Jensen, Third Factor
• The Future of Team Leadership Is Multimodal
  Robert Hooijberg, IMD Business School, and Michael Watkins, Genesis

Winter Analyst

• Can Packed-Bed IX Reduce the Environmental Impact for Makeup Water Treatment?
  John Wale, Ecodyne LTD (Marmon Group), and David T. Dally, LANXESS Sybron
• Advances in Online Iron Monitoring in the Presence of Film-Forming Products
  Kenneth Kuruc, Hach Co.
• Can the Contrarian Use of Chlorine Help to Control Biofouling in RO Membranes?
  Alexandra Rubin, Rich Franks, P.E., and Craig Bartels, Ph.D., Hydranautics; and Peter Cartwright, P.E., Cartwright Consulting Co.
• How a Shared Responsibility Agreement Can Improve Cooling Water Treatment and Address Liability Concerns Kenneth Soeder, Jamestown Technologies Division; John D. Caloritis, The Metro Group, Inc.; Michael J. Highum, McGowan Insurance Group; Adam Green, Esq., Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC; and Garret Garcia, Masters Company, Inc.
• How Regular Sampling Improves Water Treatment and Saves Money
  By Gene Tonetti, CWT, Water Systems Management
• Select Questions From Inquiring Minds About Cooling Towers
  By Robert Ferguson, French Creek Software

Fall Analyst

• Biofilm Monitoring: A How-To Guide for Practical Cooling Water Management
  AWT Cooling Subcommittee Representatives: John Caloritis, CWT (The Metro Group, Inc.); Keith Johnson (Keith M. Johnson Consulting); Richard Rosser, Ph.D. (AMSA, Inc.); Derrick Vandenberg, CWT (Guardian Chemicals Inc.)
• Introduction to Pharmaceutical Waters for U.S. Products
  T.C. Soli, Ph.D., Soli Pharma Solutions, Inc.
• Keys to Working With Phosphate Boiler Water Treatment Programs
  Steven Dunn, Process Performance Management LLC
• Formulating for a Zero or Low-Phosphorus Environment
  Brandon Beyer, BWA–Italmatch USA Corp.
• How PTSA and Remote Monitoring Protected a Cooling Tower System From Gross Chemical Overfeed
  By Gene Tonetti, CWT, Water Systems Management
• Why Do Materials of Construction Matter?
  By Mike Henley

Technology Supplement

• Keys to Reliable Makeup Water Treatment for Boilers
  Katie Perryman, Ed Sylvester, and Brad Buecker, ChemTreat, Inc.
• Why the Steam Drum Is Crucial for Ensuring Proper Boiler Water Chemistry
  Colleen Sholl, P.E., HDR Inc.
• Diagnosing Heat Exchanger Failures in Waste Heat Steam Generation Systems
  Edward S. Beardwood, Solenis LLC
• Optimization of Condensate Treatments Using a Computer Modeling System
  Richard Salazar, Suez Water & Technologies Solutions

Summer Analyst

• How Do Scale-Inhibition Process Variables Impact Dynamic Scale Testing Results?
  Emily R. Clark, Ph.D., and Griffin Rial (The Lubrizol Corp.) and John Zibrida and Patrick Sullivan (ZIBEX Inc.)
• How to Stay Ahead of Struvite Scaling in Wastewater Treatment Plants
  Zahid Amjad, Ph.D., Walsh University
• What Is the Efficacy of Secondary Disinfection Treatments Against Opportunistic Waterborne Pathogens?
  Shivi Selvaratnam, Ph.D., and Michael Coughlin, Ph.D., Weas Engineering
• What Are Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Why Should I Care? An Overview of PFAS Issues for Non-PFAS Industries
  Ryan Ames, P.E.; Katie Jones, P.E.; Leigh-Ann Dudley, P.E.; and L. Alex Wall, I.E. Dewberry
• How the IoWT Can Aid Water Treatment During COVID-19 or Other Pandemics

Spring Analyst

• Can Slow-Dissolving DBNPA Tablets Help Control Cooling Tower Biofouling?
  Jonathan Howarth, Ph.D.; Carley Thompson; and Chrissa Easter, M.S., Enviro Tech Chemical Services
• Is Overstabilization of Stabilized Bromine a Significant Concern?
  Qilong Xu, Ph.D. (Southern Microbiological Services); Brian Nixon (Albemarle Corp.); William T. Doerrler, Ph.D. (Southern Microbiological Services and Louisiana State University, Department of Biological Sciences); and Eric Liimatta, Ph.D. (Albemarle Corp.)
• Can RO Concentrate Successfully Work as Cooling Tower Makeup?
  Timothy Keister, CWT FAIC, ProChemTech International, Inc.
• Consensus on Pre-Commissioning Stages for Cogeneration and Combined-Cycle Power Plants: An ASME Research Report
  By Edward S. Beardwood, Solenis LLC
• Keys to Successful EDI Operation and Maintenance
  By Wes Byrne, Purewatercloud LLC

Business Supplement

• What Business Opportunities Arise From WMPs to Reduce Legionella Risk?
  By Patsy Root, Kristin Majeska, and Jeff Bates, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
• What Legendary Companies Do (and You Can, Too)
  By Dennis Snow
• Don’t Just Tell Employees Organizational Changes Are Coming—Explain Why
  By Morgan Galbraith
• How Can a Multi-Generational Water Treatment Company Leave a Lasting Impact?
  By Tom Hutchison, HOH Water Technology
• Creating Championship Culture
  By Alan Stein Jr.
• 5 Things Leaders Do That Stifle Innovation
  By Kerry Goyette
• Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning
• How the Best Managers Identify and Develop Talent
  By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
• Are All of Your Customers Profitable for Your Business?

Winter Analyst

• Stabilization of the Magnetite Layer in Steam Boilers With Tannins
  Louis Godbout (TGWT, Inc.); Axel Gambou-Bosca, Ph.D. (Centre de métallurgie du Québec); and Christian Fowelin, Ph.D. (Korn GmbH)
• Can Induction Time Methods Aid in Evaluation of Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Phosphate Scale Inhibitors?
  Bill Glover, Ph.D., and Kaylie L. Young, Ph.D. (Dow Chemical), and Robert J. Ferguson (French Creek Software)
• How Operating Risks Should Be Managed in Industrial RO Systems
  Loraine A. Huchler, P.E., MarTech Systems Inc.
• Part 5: An Overview of IX Resins for Water Treatment
  Peter Meyers, ResinTech Inc.
• Can a Non-Chemical UV Dechlorination System Improve RO System Performance?
  R. Aaron Nickles, Southern Company—Plant Bowen
• How Often Should I Test My Water?
  By Tim Daniels, Chem-Aqua Inc.

Fall Analyst

• Is Greywater a Sustainable Alternative for Cooling Water Makeup?
  Brad Buecker and Ray Post, P.E., ChemTreat
• Keeping Up With Legionella Testing: Standards, Accreditations, and Customer Perspectives
  Patsy Root and Kristin Majeska, IDEXX
• Part 4 – What Is the Right Way to Dispose of IX Resins?
  Peter Meyers, ResinTech Inc.

Technology Supplement

• Does RO Make Sense for Cooling Tower Makeup?
  James McDonald, Chem-Aqua
• How Do the Users of Ultrapure and Industrial Water Differ and What Drives Treatment Decisions?
  Mike Henley, M.D., Henley & Associates
• Flow-Accelerated Corrosion: What It Is and How to Deal With It
  Dennis McBride and Philip Walker, Burns & McDonnell
• Long-Chain Fatty Amines and Their Derivatives for Corrosion Protection in Water Treatment Applications
  Klin Rodrigues and Fred Gadberry, AkzoNobel
• Keys to Advanced Scale Formation and Control Modeling in Membrane Systems
  Robert J. Ferguson, French Creek Software, Inc.

Summer Analyst

• Ion Exchange Part 3: Tips for Loading and Unloading IX Resins
  Peter Meyers, ResinTech, Inc.
• Ways to Extend Performance of Phosphonates in Simulated Cooling Waters
  Zahid Amjad, Ph.D., Walsh University
• Key Steam and Condensate System Factors That Can Affect HRSG Operation
  Charles Kuhfeldt, CauseWay Water Consulting and Services
• Can a Scale-Resistant, Membrane-Based Solution to Treat FGD Wastewater Meet EPA Guidelines?
  Jon Liberzon, Jonathan Chen, and Tzu Lung Lin, Tomorrow Water (BKT), and Arnab Hanra, Jaeho Ho, Ph.D., and Chunwoo Lee, SafBon Water Technology

Spring Analyst

• Ion Exchange Part 2: Tips on Moving Ion Exchange Resins from Place to Place
  Peter Meyers, ResinTech, Inc.
• Blessing or Curse? How Legionella Water Management Programs Present Challenges and Opportunities for Water Treaters
  Matt Freije, HC Info
• Evaluation of a Mixed-Oxidant System for Controlling Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogens in a Healthcare Facility Hot Water System
  Frank P. Sidari III, PE, CEE, SPL Consulting Services; and Janet E. Stout, Ph.D., Special Pathogens Laboratory
• What Are Strategies for Reducing Uncertainty in Legionella Analysis?
  Brian M. Swalla, Ph.D.; Theresa L. Knight; Veronica L. Newport; Amy L. Pednault; and Dan H. Broder, Ph.D.,IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Business Supplement

• The Tricks and Secrets to Mastering a Remote Workforce
  By Elizabeth Dunn
• How Leaders Can Get Honest, Productive Feedback
  By Jennifer Porter, The Boda Group
• How to Minimize Meeting Madness
  By Kelly Chance
• Making Sure Your Employees Succeed
  By Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review
• Filling the Gaps: Pros and Cons of Hiring Part-Time Employees
  By Macon Cauthen
• Stop Procrastinating…Now
  By Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review
• Firing for Online Behavior
  By June D. Bell, SHRM
• How to Build a Positive Company Culture
  By Alan Kohll, TotalWellness

Winter Analyst

• What Are Practical Approaches to Improve RO Technology?
  Michael Boyd, Desalitech Inc.
• Part 1: Keys to Successful IX Resin Storage
  Peter Meyers, ResinTech Inc.
• Can Hydrophobic Modifications to Polymers Achieve Better Carbonate Scale Control?
  Klin Rodrigues, Ph.D., and Jan Sanders, Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel)
• Corrosion Coupon Poster