Dr. Steven Duranceau
Professor and Director of the Environmental Systems Engineering Institute
Room: Engr I 415
Phone: (407) 823-1440
E-mail: Steven.Duranceau@ucf.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL – 1990
M.S. Industrial Chemistry
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL – 1987
B.S. Chemistry
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL – 1983
RESEARCH AREAS OF SPECIALTY
- Water quality chemistry.
- Physico-chemical and microbiological processes:
- Aeration and oxidation,
- Membranes,
- Activated carbon,
- Ion-exchange,
- Disinfection,
- Stabilization,
- Corrosion control,
- Distribution system biofilms.
- Desalination process operation troubleshooting and analysis.
- Water distribution system infrastructure.
- Blending of alternative water supplies.
Dr. Duranceau is a Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering Department at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida. He is also Director of the Environmental Systems Engineering Institute. Dr. Duranceau instructs aquatic chemistry, Physico-chemical process engineering, laboratory procedures, senior design for water treatment, and general environmental engineering coursework. Dr. Duranceau has supervised a number of Doctoral and Master’s students that have conducted research in Florida, Georgia, California, and the Cayman, Hawaiian and Marianas Islands.
Dr. Duranceau is a recognized authority in potable water quality engineering and advanced treatment operations, with specific recognition in membrane processes for water treatment. Dr. Duranceau has also contributed to the understanding of corrosion control in water distribution systems, such as the impacts of stray current on water quality, pipe integrity and shock hazard. Additional corrosion studies contributed to the understanding of cross-connection control and the impact of fire sprinkler systems on water systems.
Dr. Duranceau was one of the first professional engineers to demonstrate the design and operation of interstage energy recovery turbines within high-salinity brackish groundwater reverse osmosis facilities. He has reviewed emergency management plans related to drinking water system vulnerabilities for several municipal governments over the years. He was the principal engineer-in-charge of the U.S. Navy’s water system vulnerability assessment on the island of Guam in the Marianas Islands.
Dr. Duranceau is a registered professional engineer in the state of Florida. For the 16-year period prior to joining UCF, Dr. Duranceau worked for a national design engineering corporation. His professional experience includes directing design projects, conducting water quality and treatment engineering studies, and implementing bench and pilot-scale process studies. He also directed and served as engineer-of-record for the preliminary design, design, permitting, and construction observation services for the construction and operation of advanced water treatment plants for drinking water purposes.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
PATENTS
- U.S. Patent 7081205 . Mobile Desalination Plants and Systems, and Methods for Producing Desalinated Water. Inventors: A.W. Gordon; CR Cushing; SJ Duranceau; JM Cavanaugh. Assignee: Water Standard Company, L.L.C. Filed 7/30/03 Issued: July 25, 2006.
- South African Patent 03684. Mobile Desalination Plants and Systems, and Methods for Producing Desalinated Water. International Classification CO2F 1/00. Application No. ZA20050003-684 200505059. Publication No. ZA200503684. Inventors: A.W. Gordon; C.R. Cushing; S.J. Duranceau; J.M. Cavanaugh. Assignee: Water Standard Company, L.L.C., September 6, 2005.
- South Korean Patent 1020057006197. Mobile Desalination Plants and Systems, and Methods for Producing Desalinated Water. Inventors: A.W. Gordon; CR Cushing; SJ Duranceau; JM Cavanaugh. Assignee: Water Standard Company, L.L.C. Issued: August 26, 2005.
- Canadian Patent 2,501,413.Mobile Desalination Plants and Systems, and Methods for Producing Desalinated Water. Inventors: A.W. Gordon; C.R. Cushing; S.J. Duranceau; J.M. Cavanaugh. Assignee: Water Standard Company, L.L.C.; August 25, 2005.
- Chinese Patent CN 1714048 A. Mobile Desalination Plants and Systems, and Methods for Producing Desalinated Water. Publication WO2004033372. CO2F 1/00. Inventors: A.W. Gordon; C.R. Cushing; S.J. Duranceau; J.M. Cavanaugh. Assignee: WSC, L.L.C.; April 22, 2004.
KEYWORDS:
•Water quality chemistry and nanoscience applications thereof.
•Physico-chemical and microbiological processes and nanoscience applications thereof:
◦Aeration and oxidation,
◦Membranes,
◦Activated carbon,
◦Ion-exchange,
◦Disinfection,
◦Stabilization,
◦Corrosion control,
◦Distribution system water quality.
•Desalination process operation troubleshooting and analysis.
•Water distribution system infrastructure.
•Blending of alternative water supplies.
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS – NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
- Higgins*, C. and S.J. Duranceau. “Studying the Mass Transfer of 1,4-Dioxane in a Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Process.” 2019 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and the American Water Works Association. Earnest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA (February 25-28, 2019). “Received Student Best Paper Award.”
- Higgins*, C. and S.J. Duranceau. “Modeling of Mass Transfer and Endocrine Disrupting Compound Removal in a Nanofiltration Membrane Process with Acid Pretreatment Conditions.” 2018 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and the American Water Works Assoc. West Palm Beach, FL (March 12-16, 2018).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Nanofiltration Resolves Florida’s Water Quality Challenges.” Preconference Workshop Proceedings. 2018 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and the American Water Works Association. West Palm Beach, FL (March 12-16, 2018).
- Black*, S.J. and S.J. Duranceau. “The Removal and Mass Transfer of Caffeine in a Nanofiltration Process.” 2018 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and the American Water Works Association. West Palm Beach, FL (March 12-16, 2018).
- Wilder*, R., S.J. Duranceau, S. Jeffery*, D.L. Brown and D.A. Arrington. “Contaminants of Emerging Concern: Occurrence in Shallow Groundwater and Removal by Nanofiltration.” 2016 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. American Water Works Association and the American Membrane Technology Association. San Antonio, TX (February 1-5, 2016).
- Jeffery*, S. and S.J. Duranceau. “Investigating Nanofiltration Membrane Processes for Removing Trace Chemicals of Emerging Concern.” 2016 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. American Water Works Association and the American Membrane Technology Association. San Antonio, TX (February 1-5, 2016).
- Duranceau, S.J. and Y. Fang*. “Effect of Nanoparticles on Thin-Film Composite Membrane Surface Morphology and Productivity.” 2016 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. AWWA and the AMTA. San Antonio, TX (February 1-5, 2016).
- Duranceau, S.J. “After the Conversion – The Unintended Consequences of Potable Water Reuse – Direct Potable Reuse in Florida.” 2015 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and American Water Works Association. Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL (March 2-6, 2015).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Brackish Water Desalination in Florida – A Tale of Two Coasts, East and West, Florida Experience.” 2015 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and American Water Works Association. Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL (March 2-6, 2015).
- Biscardi*, P.B. and S.J. Duranceau. “Optimization of Conventional Surface Water Treatment for Hollow-Fiber Ultrafiltration.” 2015 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and American Water Works Association. Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL (March 2-6, 2015).
- Cumming (Netcher)*, A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Pilot-Scale Assessment of Pretreatment Alternatives for Enhancing a Conventional-Ultrafiltration Surface Water Plant.” 2015 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and American Water Works Association. Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL (March 2-6, 2015).
- Yonge*, D. and S.J. Duranceau. “Evaluation of Hollow-Fiber and Spiral-Wound Membranes for Sulfate and TOC Control for an Aerated Groundwater.” 2015 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition. American Membrane Technology Association and American Water Works Association. Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL (March 2-6, 2015).
- Duranceau, S.J., R.J. Wilder* and P.A. Jurzcak. “Post Treatment Challenges of Replacing Lime Softening with Nanofiltration.” 2014 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition, American Water Works Association and American Membrane Technology Association. Las Vegas, NV (March 10-March 14, 2014).
- Boyd*, C. and S.J. Duranceau. “Utilizing a Novel TMP Balance Approach to Analyze Process Data and Investigate Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling During Surface Water Treatment.” 2014 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition, American Water Works Association and American Membrane Technology Association. Las Vegas, NV (March 10-March 14, 2014).
- Duranceau, S.J. and C.C. Boyd*. “Applying Green Chemistry to Resolve Membrane Backwash Recycle Stream Interferences with Conventional Coagulation Processes and the Replacement of Traditional Membrane Cleaning Solutions.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association and the American Membrane Technology Association Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. Glendale, AZ (February 27 – March 1, 2012).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Integrating Ultrafiltration within Conventional Coagulation Facilities and the Unintended Consequence of Membrane Maintenance Chemical Entering Conventional Recycle Streams” Proceedings of the 2011 American Membrane Technology Association/Southeast Desalting Association 2011 Joint Conference and Exposition, “Membranes are the Solution.” Miami Beach, FL (July 17-21, 2011). Received Best Professional Paper Award.
- Boyd*, C.; Duranceau, S.J. “Post-Sedimentation Ultrafiltration Membrane Performance for a Florida Surface Water Supply.” Proceedings of the 2011 American Membrane Technology Association/Southeast Desalting Association 2011 Joint Conference and Exposition, “Membranes are the Solution.” Miami Beach, FL (July 17-21, 2011). Received Best Student Paper Award.
- Tharamapalan*, J. and S.J. Duranceau. “Demonstration of Sulfuric Acid Elimination in a Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Membrane Process.” Proceedings of the 2011 American Membrane Technology Association/Southeast Desalting Association 2011 Joint Conference and Exposition, “Membranes are the Solution.” Miami Beach, FL (July 17-21, 2011).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Determination of Total Iodide in Seawater Permeate.” Proceedings of 2010 American Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. San Diego, CA (July 12-15, 2010).
- Lovins, W.A.; Duranceau, J.; Weiss, R; Vargas, J. “Chemical Pretreatment Optimization for NF and RO Processes: Pilot and Full-Scale Experiences.” 2008 Joint Conference and Exposition Membrane Week. American Membrane Technology Association and Southeast Desalting Association: Naples, Florida (July 14-17, 2008).
- Duranceau,J. “Considerations for Blending Permeate into Water Distribution Systems.” 2008 Joint American Membrane Technology Assoc. and Southeast Desalting Association Conference and Exposition Membrane Week. Naples Grand Resort and Club, Naples, Florida (July 13-16, 2008).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Industry Advancements: Membranes, Pressure Vessels and Floating Seawater Desalting Facilities.” 2008 Joint American Membrane Tech. Assoc. and Southeast Desalting Assoc. Conference and Exposition. Naples Grand Resort and Club, Naples, Florida (July 13-16, 2008).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Use of Membrane Forensics for Solving Operational Problems in Desalting Facilities.” Proc. of the International Desalination Assoc. World Congress Desalination: Quenching a Thirst. Palacio de Congresos de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain (October 21-26, 2007).
- Brown, D; P. Jursack; M. Cantor; I.C. Watson; C. Harris; J. Duranceau; G. Hart. “Pilot Testing the Center Port Vessel Design, Town of Jupiter, FL.” Proceedings of 2007 American Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition, (July 23-26, 2007); Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Duranceau,J. “Membrane Forensics and Troubleshooting Membrane Facilities.” Proceedings of the AMTA 2006 Biennial Conference and Exposition. Anaheim, CA: (July 31 – August 2, 2006). Received Best Paper Award.
- Duranceau,J. “Post Treatment Considerations for Blending Permeate into Water in to Water Distribution Systems.” Proceedings of the 2004 AMTA Biennial Conference and Exposition. San Antonio, TX: AMTA: (August 4-August 7, 2004).
- Duranceau,J., et. al. “Retrofit Conversion of the Largest Hollow-Fiber Desalting Plant in the United States.” Proc. International Desalination Assoc. World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse. Paradise Island, Bahamas: International Desalting Assoc. (September 28-October 3, 2003).
- Duranceau, J. et.al. “Scale Inhibitor and Recovery Optimization for a Brackish Water Supply: Pilot Test Results and Full-Scale Experiences.” Proc. of the IWA: Membranes in Drinking and Industrial Water Production. Műlheim, Germany: International Water Assoc. (Sept. 22 – 26, 2002).
- Duranceau,J. et. al. “Scale Inhibitor and Recovery Optimization for a Brackish Water Supply.” 2002 AMTA Biennial Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Tampa, FL: American Membrane Technologies Association. (August 6-9, 2002).
- Duranceau,J. “Membrane Replacement in Desalting Facilities.” Proceedings of the Conference on Membranes in Drinking Water and Industrial Water Production, Vol. 2, pages 493-498 International Water Association; American Water Works Association; European Desalination Society; Japan Water Works Association: Paris, France (October 2000).
- Duranceau,J., et. al. “Integrating an Immersed Ultrafiltration Process into an Existing Lime Softening Water Treatment Plant.” Proceedings of the Conference on Membranes in Drinking Water and Industrial Water Production, Volume 2, pages 215-220 International Water Association; American Water Works Association; European Desalination Society; Japan Water Works Association: Paris, France (October 2000).
- Duranceau, J. et. al. “Investigation of Calcium Sulfate Supersaturation to Increase Yield from a Limited Resource.” Proceedings International Desalination Association World Congress in Desalination & Water Reuse. Madrid, Spain: IDA/CEDEX, October 6-9 (1997).
- Duranceau,J. et. al. “Innovative Application of Off-the-Shelf Technology Pays Dividends for a Florida Utility.” Proceedings of the International Desalination Association World Congress in Desalination & Water Reuse. Madrid, Spain: IDA/CEDEX, Oct. 6-9 (1997).
- Duranceau, J. and G.G. Knippel. “Nanofiltration Membrane Biofouling Control Study for the City of Dunedin, Florida.” Symposia of Fundamentals of Membrane Separation Processes in Aquatic Systems. American Chemical Society Division of Environmental Chemistry, 212th ACS National Meeting, Orlando, FL, Aug. 25-29, 36 (2), 101-104 (1996).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Coping with a Variable TDS Brackish Water During the Retrofit Expansion of a Desalting Facility.” Proceedings of the 1996 American Desalting Association Biennial Conference & Exposition, Monterey, CA: Aug. 4-8 (1996).
- Duranceau,J. “Membrane Processes for Small System Compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.” Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Small Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems. NSF International. Washington, D.C. (April 2001).
- Nemeth, J. and S.J. Duranceau. “Interstage Energy Recovery Turbine Applications.” International Water Conference Proceedings. Water Mark 2000. Pittsburg, PA: IWC. (October 22-26, 2000).
- Duranceau,J. et al. “Investigation of the Causal Factors of Performance Decline in a Hollow-Fiber Desalting Facility.” Proceedings of the 1998 North American Biennial Conference and Exhibition. Williamsburg, VA: August 2-6 (1998).
- Bell, G.E.C., M.J. Schiff and S.J. Duranceau. “Review of the Effects of Electrical Ground on Water Piping.” Corrosion 95 Proc., Paper 603. (1995).
PROCEEDINGS AND PAPER PUBLICATIONS – INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES
- Cormier*, J.C. and S.J. Duranceau. “Comparison of a Modified and Traditional Rapid Infiltration Basin for Control of Nitrate in Reclaimed Water.” Water Environment Federation 2019 Nutrient Removal and Recovery Symposium 21st Century Vision, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, Minneapolis, MN. (July 23-25, 2019).
- Higgins*, C.H. and S.J. Duranceau. “Occurrence and Treatment of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Groundwater by Nanofiltration.” Proceedings of the 2019 American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition: Innovating the Future of Water. Denver, CO (June 9-12, 2019).
- Rodriguez*, A.B. and S.J. Duranceau. “Evaluating the Effect of Sulfate, pH, and UV Irradiation on Disinfection Byproduct Formation in Potable Water Systems.” Proceedings of the 2019 American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition: Innovating the Future of Water. Denver, CO (June 9-12, 2019).
- Whalen*, D.A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Cation Exchange Regeneration Using Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Concentrate: Challenges and Solutions.” Proceedings of the 2019 American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition: Innovating the Future of Water. Denver, CO (June 9-12, 2019).
- Rodriguez*, A.B. and S.J. Duranceau. “Evaluating Changes in Lead, Copper and Steel Corrosion Rates in a Water Distribution Changing Disinfectants.” Proceedings of the 2018 American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition: Innovating the Future of Water. Las Vegas, Nevada (June 11-14, 2018).
- Duranceau, S.J., M. Arenas*, T. Mayo, B.H. Nam, A. Singh and D. Wang. “Assessing Water Quality and Cost Impacts of Radionuclides Released into the Floridan Aquifer by a Massive Sinkhole Leak.” Proceedings of the 2018 American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition: Innovating the Future of Water. Las Vegas, Nevada (June 11-14, 2018).
- Duranceau, S.J. and B. Yoakum*. “Capitalizing on Existing Infrastructure to Comply with Stage 2 D/DBP Regulations: Recirculating Tray Aeration to Strip TTHMs.” American Water Works Association 2017 Water Quality Technology Conference, Portland, Oregon (Nov. 12-16, 2017).
- Duranceau, S.J., C. Hall* and E. LaBerge*. “Comparing Potassium Permanganate, Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorine Oxidation for Manganese Control of a Surface Water Supply.” American Water Works Association 2017 Water Quality Technology Conference, Portland, Oregon (November 12-16, 2017).
- Higgins*, C. and S.J. Duranceau. “Reducing Sulfuric Acid Pretreatment in a Nanofiltration Process Treating Surficial Groundwater.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition. Philadelphia, PA (June 11-14, 2017).
- Rodriguez*, A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Evaluating Chlorine Dioxide Oxidation Treatment of an Organic-laden Surface Water Supply for Disinfection By-product Control.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Assoc. Annual Conf. & Exhibition. Philadelphia, PA (June 11-14, 2017).
- Biscardi*, P. and S.J. Duranceau. “Reducing Chemically Irreversible Membrane Fouling through Preozonation of Surface Water Prior to Ultrafiltration.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition. Philadelphia, PA (June 11-14, 2017).
- Woods-Chabane, G.W., J.L.S. Bell, G.E.C. Bell, S.J. Duranceau. “Review of Chromium Contributions from Components in the Distribution System Materials.” AWWA International Symposium on Inorganics.” Detroit, MI (December 21, 2016)
- Woods-Chabane, G.W., J.L.S. Bell, G.E.C. Bell, S.J. Duranceau. “Contributions of Chromium to Drinking Water from Components in the Distribution System.” AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference. Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN. (November 11-13, 2016).
- Netcher, A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Modeling the Performance of Biofiltration Pretreatment for Ultrafiltration Membrane Processes.” AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference. Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN. (November 11-13, 2016).
- Bell, J.L.S., G.C. Woods-Chabane, G.E.C. Bell and S.J. Duranceau. “Scoping Study to Review Contributions of Chromium to Drinking Water from Corrosion in the Distribution System.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Assoc. Annual Conference and Exhibition. Chicago, IL (June 20-23, 2016).
- Rodriguez*, A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Full-Scale Optimization of Spray Aeration and GAC for DBP Control in a Water Distribution System.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Chicago, IL (June 20-23, 2016).
- Yoakum*, B.A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Improving the Treatment Effectiveness of an Oxidizing Media Filter to Remove Sulfides by Modifying Hydraulic Operating Conditions.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Assoc. Annual Conference and Exhibition. Chicago, IL (June 20-23, 2016).
- Yoakum*, B.A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Piloting Granular Activated Carbon for Disinfection By-Product Control in a Central Florida Groundwater Containing Sulfide.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Assoc. Annual Conference and Exhibition. Chicago, IL (June 20-23, 2016).
- Fang*, Y. and S.J. Duranceau. “Effect of Surface Morphology on Mass Transfer and Fouling Behavior of Reverse Osmosis Membrane Processes.” Proceedings 2014 Los Angeles Environmental Forum, International Environmental Conferences & Workshop, Los Angeles, CA: Southern California Chinese American Environmental Protection Association (August 7-14, 2014).
- Boyd*, C. and S.J. Duranceau. “Integrating New Membrane Fouling Assessment and Monitoring Tools for Ultrafiltration Process and Optimization.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Boston, MA (June 9-12, 2014).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Effect of Surface Morphology on Mass Transfer and Fouling Behavior of Reverse Osmosis Membrane Processes.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Boston, MA (June 9-12, 2014).
- Cumming*, A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Assessing Pre-Treatment Alternatives to Address Water Quality Impacts on Coagulation-Ultrafiltration Process Performance.” Proceedings of American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Boston, MA (June 9-12, 2014).
- Duranceau, S.J. and Y. Fang*. “Effect of Surface Morphology on Mass Transfer and Fouling Behavior of Reverse Osmosis Membrane Processes.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Boston, MA (June 9-12, 2014).
- Boyd*, C. and S.J. Duranceau. “Integrating New Membrane Fouling Assessment and Monitoring Tools for Ultrafiltration Process Operation and Optimization.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Boston, MA (June 9-12, 2014).
- Duranceau,J. and J. Tharamapalan*. “Optimizing a Community’s Fresh and Brackish Water Supplies with an Aeration, Ion-Exchange and Reverse Osmosis Treatment Portfolio.” 2013 Professional Program. Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Denver, CO (June 9-13, 2013).
- Jeffery*, S, and S.J. Duranceau. “Corrosivity and Disinfection Evaluations of Full-Scale RO and NF Process Permeate Blends.” 2013 Professional Program. Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Denver, CO (June 9-13, 2013).
- Wong, J.; P. Ono; J. Honda; R. Mataci, P. Seitz and S. “Evaluation of Process Improvements and Membrane Filtration for Treatment of a Highly Variable Surface Water on Maui, Hawaii.” Proc. Water Quality Technology Conference, Toronto, Canada (November 4- November 8, 2012).
- Duranceau, S.J. and C.C. Boyd*. “Secondary Impacts of Alternative Cleaning and Backwash Chemicals on Ultrafiltration.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Dallas, TX (June 10-14, 2012).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Submerged Versus Pressure Membrane Applications.” American Membrane Technology Association Technology Transfer Workshop Proceedings: Ohio to the Outer Banks, Dayton, OH (May 23-25, 2011).
- Duranceau, J, V.M. Trupiano*; M. Lowenstine; S. Whidden; J. Hopp. “You Cannot Hide From Hydrogen Sulfide But There are Alternatives for Treatment.” Proc. of 2010 American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, Chicago, Illinois (June 12-15, 2010).
- Lintereur*, P.A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Post Treatment for Membrane Systems.” Proceedings of the South Central Membrane Association Spring Conference: Membrane Operations Back to Basics. Corpus Christi, Texas (February 23, 2010).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Post Treatment of Desalinated Water.” Proceedings of the 2009 American Water Works Association Water Quality Technology Conference, Seattle, WA (November 7-10, 2009).
- McNevin*, D.E.; S.J. Duranceau; Stone*; J.S. Taylor. “The Use of Inhibitors to Control Copper Release in a Changing Water Quality Environment.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Distribution System Symposium. Reno, NV (August 30-September 2, 2009).
- Duranceau,J. “Pretreatment Stabilization & Distribution System Issues.” Southeast Desalting Association Spring Symposium Making the Best of Existing Infrastructure. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, Clearwater, FL (June 7-10, 2009).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Stabilization of Desalted Water Supplies” Proceedings of the 2008 AWWA Annual Conference and Exhibition. Atlanta, Georgia (June 8-12, 2008).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Membrane Autopsies.” American Membrane Technology Association Technology Transfer Workshop. Honolulu, Hawaii. (December 12-13, 2007)
- Lovins, W.A.; R.M. Powell; S.J. Duranceau. “Measuring the Life Cycle Cost of Chloramines.” Proceedings of the 2007 American Water Works Association Water Quality Technology Conference, Charlotte, NC (Nov. 7-10, 2007).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Membrane Filtration Systems; Adsorption; Ion-Exchange; Aeration.” Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment. College of Engineering Department of Engineering and Professional Development. University of Wisconsin. Madison; at US Bureau of Reclamation’s Bismark, ND (September 18 – 19, 2007).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Membrane Forensics and Its Value to Membrane Water Plants.” American Water Works Association Membrane Technology Conf. & Exposition. Tampa, FL (March 18-21, 2007).
- Duranceau,J. “Post Treatment and Distribution System Impacts.” Proceedings of the AWWA 2006 Desalination Symposium. Honolulu, HI: (May 7-9, 2006).
- Duranceau, S.J. and W.A. Lovins. “Membrane Post Treatment Optimization for Blending Permeate into Water Distribution Systems.” Proceedings of the 2005 AWWA Distribution System Symposium Conference and Exposition. Tampa, FL: AWWA (Sept. 18-21, 2005).
- Lovins, W.A., S.J. Duranceau, S. Guevara and R. Powell. “Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitors for a Distribution System Receiving Variable Surface, Ground and Desalted Water Blends.” Proceedings of the 2005 AWWA Distribution System Symposium Conference and Exposition. Tampa, FL: AWWA (September 18-21, 2005).
- Duranceau, S.J. and S. Guevara “Membrane Biofouling: Causes and Solutions.” Proceedings of the AWWA 2005 Conference and Exposition. San Francisco, CA: AWWA (June 12-16, 2005).
- Duranceau,J., W.A. Lovins and S. Guevara. “You Can’t Hide from Hydrogen Sulfide.” Proceedings of the Florida Section AWWA 2004 Annual Conf. Orlando, FL (Nov. 14-18, 2004).
- Duranceau,J. “Membrane Process Integrity Testing.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association 2004 Annual Conference and Exposition. Orlando, FL (June 13-17, 2004).
- Duranceau,J. “Use of Membranes for the Removal of TDS from Surface Water Supplies.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association 2004 Inorganic Contaminant Workshop. Reno, NV: AWWA (Feb. 1-3, 2004).
- Lovins, W.A. and S.J. Duranceau. “Achieving Effective Hydrogen Sulfide Odor Control at Minimal Cost-Pilot Testing Conventional and Emergent Technologies at a Central Florida Water Treatment Facility.” Proceedings of Water Environment Federation WEFTEC 2003. pp. 105-121 (2003).
- Foster, J.V., S.J. “Fighting the Good Fight: Fouling Control of a Coastal Membrane Softening Water Treatment Facility.” American Water Works Association 2003 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Atlanta, GA: AWWA (March 2003).
- Duranceau,J. “Principles and Practices for Upgrading Older Desalting Facilities.” American Water Works Association 2003 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Atlanta, GA: American Water Works Association (March 2003).
- Spangenberg, C.W., S.J. Duranceau and J. Kutilek. “Non-Traditional Membrane Manufacturer Testing.” AWWA 2003 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Atlanta, GA: American Water Works Association (March 2003).
- Spangenberg, C.W., S.J. Duranceau and J. Kutilek. “Membrane Manufacturer and Utility Implement Non-Traditional Membrane Acceptance Testing: Start-up and Performance Testing for Deep Aquifer Treatment System.” Proceedings of the AWWA 2002 Water Quality Technology Conference. Seattle, WA (November 2002).
- Duranceau,J. “Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide from Groundwater Supplies and Residuals Control.” AWWA Inorganics Contaminants Workshop. San Diego, CA (Feb. 3 – 5, 2002).
- Duranceau,J. “Wet-Pipe Fire Sprinklers and Drinking Water Quality.” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association 2001 Annual Conference and Exposition. Washington D.C.: American Water Works Association (June 2001).
- Duranceau, J. et. al. “Membrane Replacement in Reverse Osmosis Facilities.” 2001 Membrane Technology Conference Proceedings: Future of Purer Water. San Antonio, TX (March 2001).
- Duranceau; et. al. “Integration of Lime Softening and Ultrafiltration for Surface Water Treatment – A Powerful Water Quality Combination.” Proceedings of the 2000 AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference. Salt Lake City, UT (November 2000).
- Duranceau,J. and L.M. Hayes. “Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide from Ground Water.” Proceedings of the AWWA Inorganic Contaminants Workshop, Albuquerque, NM (Feb., 2000).
- Duranceau,J. “Holistic Use of Membrane Processes to Reduce Copper Corrosion and Solve Some Source Water Problems.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1999 Annual Conference and Exhibition. Chicago, IL (June 1999).
- Duranceau, J. et. al. “Interstage Turbines as Self-Regulating Osmotic Pressure Control Valves in a Desalting Facility.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1999 Membrane Technologies Conference. Long Beach, CA: February 28 – March 3 (1999).
- McAleese, P., C. Moody,J. Duranceau, B. Corbett, K. Thorner. et. al. “Integrated Membrane Systems Pilot Test Program for the Olivenhain Water Storage Project.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1999 Membrane Technologies Water Industry. Long Beach, CA: Feb. 28 – March 3 (1999).
- Duranceau, J., J. Foster, D. Taylor, and J. Morton. “Comparison of Hollow-Fiber and Spiral-Wound Membranes on a Brackish Ground Water.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1999 Membrane Technologies Conference. Long Beach, CA: February 28 – March 3 (1999).
- Duranceau, J., and K.A. Thorner. “Engineering and Construction Considerations for Integrated Membrane Systems.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1999 Engineering and Construction Conference. Orlando, FL: March 14-17 (1999).
- Duranceau, J., et. al. “Construction and Start-up of a 20-MGD Carbonic Acid Air Stripping Process for Hydrogen Sulfide Removal.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1999 Engineering and Construction Conference. Orlando, FL: March 14-17 (1999).
- Duranceau, J., K.A. Thorner, and P.A. McAleese. “The Olivenhain Water Storage Project and Integrated Membrane Systems.” National Water Research Institute Microfiltration II Conference Proceedings. San Diego, CA: Nov. 12-13, 83-94 (1998).
- Duranceau, S.J. “Engineering and Construction Considerations for Integrated Membrane Systems.” Florida Section AWWA 1998 Annual Conference: ICR Water Quality Program Proceedings. Orlando, FL: November 8-11 (1998).
- Duranceau, J. et. al. “Enhanced Coagulation and TOC Removal for a Florida Surface Water.” Proc. of the 1998 AWWA Annual Conf. and Exhibition, Dallas, TX, June 21-25, 337-345 (1998).
- Duranceau, J. et. al. “Innovative Use of an Interstage Turbine for Energy Recovery and Enhanced Water Production at a Membrane Desalting Facility.” Proceedings of the 1998 AWWA Annual Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, TX, June 21-25, 337-345 (1998).
- Duranceau, J. “Carbonic Acid Air Stripping Process for Hydrogen Sulfide Removal.” AWWA 1998 Inorganic Contaminants Workshop Proceedings. San Antonio, TX: Feb. 22 – 24 (1998).
- Duranceau,J. et al. “Implementation of Lead and Copper Corrosion Control Demonstration Test Programs for Three Florida Utilities.” AWWA 1997 Annual Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. Atlanta, GA: June 15-19 (1997).
- Whiting, D; S. Wolfe, S.J. Duranceau, al. “Toxicity from Major Seawater-Ion ‘Imbalance’.” AWWA Seminar Proceedings of the1997 Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. New Orleans, LA: AWWA, 97-104 (1997).
- Duranceau, J. and J. Poole. “Impact of Wet-Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems on Drinking Water Quality: Inorganic, Organic and Microbiological Findings.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1996 Annual Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: June 23-27, 551-559 (1996).
- Duranceau,J., E.L. Melear, and J.D. Westrick. “Utilization of Membrane Technology for Small System SDWA Compliance.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1995 Annual Conference and Exhibition. Anaheim, CA: June 18-22, 403-408 (1995).
- Duranceau,J., G.E.C. Bell, and M.J. Schiff. “Effects of Electrical Grounding on Pipe Integrity and Shock Hazard.” Proceedings of the AWWA 1995 Annual Conference and Exhibition. Anaheim, CA: June 18-22, 279-284 (1995).
- Duranceau,J., R.K. Anderson, R.D. Teegarden, A.M. Lalchandoni. “Comparison of Carbon Dioxide and Sulfuric Acid Pretreatment of Packed Towers for Hydrogen Sulfide Removal from Groundwater.” Proc. AWWA WQTC. San Francisco, CA: 301-305 (Nov. 1994).
- Duranceau, S.J. and J.S. Taylor. “Solute Charge and Molecule Weight Modeling for Prediction of Solute Mass Transfer Coefficients.” AWWA Seminar Proceedings: 1993 Membrane Technology Conference. Baltimore, MD: AWWA, 243-249 (1993).
- Duranceau,J. “Membrane Process Post-Treatment” Supplement to AWWA Proceedings: 1993 Membrane Technology Conference. Baltimore, MD: AWWA, 1-9 (1993)
- Duranceau, S.J. and J.S. Taylor. “Modeling the Permeate Transient Response in a Membrane Softening Process.” AWWA 1993 Annual Conference Proceedings: Water Res. San Antonio, TX: AWWA, 157-170 (1993).
- Duranceau, S.J. and J.S. Taylor. “Evaluation of the Homogeneous Solution Diffusion Model Using Membrane Mass Transfer Coefficients and Operational Parameters.” AWWA 1992 Annual Conference Proceedings: Water Research. Vancouver, British Columbia: AWWA, 725-729 (1992).
- Duranceau,J. and J.S. Taylor. “Modeling Membrane Mass Transfer Using Dimensional Analysis.” Seminar Proceedings: 1991 Membrane Technologies in the Water Industry: Orlando: American Water Works Association, 215-222 (1991).
- Duranceau, S.J., and J.S. Taylor. “Investigation and Modeling of Membrane Mass Transfer.” National Water Supply Improvement Association 1990 Conference Proceedings. Walt Disney World, FL. 2,152-162 (1990).
- Duranceau, S.J., and J.S. Taylor. “SOC Rejection by Nanofiltration.” AWWA 1989 Annual Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. Los Angeles, CA: AWWA, 1375-1382 (1989).
- Taylor, J.S., L.A. Mulford, W.M. Barrett, and S.J. Duranceau. “Comparison of Membrane Processes at Ground and Surface Water Sites.” AWWA 1988 Annual Conference Proceedings. Orlando: AWWA, 1485-1514 (1988).
- Barrett, W.M., J.S. Taylor, L.A. Mulford, S.J. “Membrane Fractionation of Highly Organic Surface Water.” AWWA 1988 Annual Conference Proc. Orlando: FL 951-985 (1988).
Environmental Systems Engineering Institute
The Environmental Systems Engineering Institute (ESEI) is the drinking water treatment research facility that is affiliated with the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering (CECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The ESEI is located in Engineering Building II on the UCF main campus in Orlando, Florida. The ESEI laboratories are outfitted with state-of-the-art analytical equipment capable of facilitating many standard water quality tests as well as carrying out cutting-edge environmental and chemical analyses; the ESEI has extensive experience with standard EPA, ASTM and Standard Methods techniques.
The ESEI assists in meeting State University System (SUS) goals as the Institute enhances the state and its many valuable assets by assisting the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering in providing a high quality academic program that aids the state to meet economic and workforce needs. The Institute provides cutting edge research to address global problems and provides independent thinking professionals to solve these problems, improving the quality of life for Floridians. Moreover the five key elements of UCF’s strategic plan are embedded into the operating principles of ESEI. The ESEI mission stands for opportunity; its vision is bold and is building effective interdisciplinary research and is committed to inclusiveness and excellence; its values are of the highest standard as exemplified in its formal quality control process; its goals include integrity, scholarship, community, creativity and excellence; and its challenge is to cultivate an attitude of responsiveness to the drinking water community.
The ESEI has been effective in meeting its stated mission, goals and objectives, and remains a viable and important component of the University. The ESEI has been effective in furthering the knowledge and practice of engineering professions nationally while providing our students with the best possible education in a stimulating research-oriented and intellectually diverse environment. The Institute has provided technical support and analysis to municipal/governmental water utilities, engineering firms and other. Some of the work conducted by ESEI has been funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. Many of our undergraduate students participate in research projects that without ESEI’s facilities and well as institutional experience would not have otherwise occurred. For example, one of the investigations conducted with the help of ESEI involved the participation of undergraduate civil, environmental and construction engineering students to impress upon them the significance of infrastructure corrosion, to provide an opportunity to learn more about corrosion, and to motive these students to pursue advanced degrees with emphasis being placed on performing corrosion research. As such, that research effort supported, in part, the recommendations offered by the National Research Council and National Academy of Sciences that sought actions to improve the corrosion education of graduating engineers (Assessment of Corrosion Education, The National Academies Press, Washington D.C. 2009).
The ESEI is unique as it is one of few laboratories in Florida that is dedicated to providing disinfection by-product formation potential modeling to municipal utilities and professional engineering organizations that cannot obtain the service from commercial laboratories or other academic institutions. Another unique expertise that the ESEI has developed since Dr. Duranceau joined UCF is the ability to accurately quantify sulfide in drinking water wells. Sulfide is a non-regulated, naturally occurring chemical that occurs in ground water in Florida, and is very difficult to accurately measure. ESEI has earned a reputation for this type of testing which has aided UCF to attract both Institute and UCF research projects that support graduate student education. The research that is conducted directly, or indirectly, within the Institute aids the overall mission of UCF in its desire to conduct high quality research that results in high-impact peer reviewed publications. The work conducted by ESEI is valued, and it appears that there will continue to be a need for this type of research in the foreseeable future.
The Institute is under the direction of Dr. Steven J. Duranceau, P.E., an Associate Professor in the Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering Department at the University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Duranceau’s research focuses on advanced water treatment process cost, performance and mass transfer investigations, distribution system water quality and corrosion control. Some of his work has been published in Journal AWWA, Journal Aqua, International Journal of Environmental Health, Synthetic Communications, Desalination and Florida Water Resources Journal. He serves on the editorial boards for the journals Desalination and Water Treatment and Membranes; also, he previously served on the editorial advisory boards for the Journal AWWA and Desalination. He serves on the Research Advisory Board of the National Water Research Institute. He is a past-President and Emeritus member of the American Membrane Technologies Association (AMTA). He is one of the founding members of two of AMTA’s affiliates, the Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) and the Southwest Membrane Operators Association (SWMOA). He is past chair of several American Water Works Association’s (AWWA’s) committees and is active in the Florida Section AWWA. He is past chair of American Water Works Association’s (AWWA’s) Desalting, Membrane Processes and Inorganic Contaminants Committees. He is a past Trustee for the Florida Section AWWA, and has been recognized by receiving several distinguished service awards. He was chair of AWWA’s 1995 and 1997 Membrane Technologies Conferences.
Several faculty at UCF have worked with the Institute on a wide array of projects with many environmental interests. Many of the faculty and staff within the UCF CECE Department as well as from other UCF departments, have collaborated with ESEI. UCF maintains a healthy relationship with utilities as well as local industrial and commercial entities.