Membrane &
Resin Fouling Experts
Membrane Works is Australia’s leading expert in membrane and ion exchange (IX) resin fouling.
We specialise in membrane autopsy, IX resin condition monitoring, and tackling the most challenging water treatment issues. Our piloting and process engineering consultancy services help optimise plant performance, solve complex operational problems, and ensure continuous, reliable operation.
Recognizing the critical role of membrane cleaning and antiscalants play in water treatment, Membrane Works has partnered with AWC to provide a premium range of membrane chemicals. With over 50 years of combined expertise in research, water treatment, and the chemical industry, our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions. Contact us today to learn more about our services and let us help you overcome your water and wastewater treatment challenges.
Membrane Solutions
At Membrane Works, our focus is on hard-to-treat waters and solving membrane fouling systems. Our services include membrane autopsy and cleaning studies to diagnose and resolve fouling issues. We provide a range of high-quality chemicals, including antiscalants and cleaners, tailored to prevent scaling and fouling in your specific applications. Our piloting services and engineering design expertise enable us to develop customized, efficient, and sustainable membrane systems that meet your unique requirements.
Cleaners and antiscalants
Membrane Autopsy
Pilot Testing
Ion Exchange Solutions
Our ion exchange solutions are designed to tackle some of the most complex water treatment challenges. From pharmaceutical purification to construction groundwater treatment, we help you achieve your specific water quality goals. Our services include comprehensive resin condition testing to evaluate performance and longevity, pilot and column testing to optimise system design under real-world conditions, and a dependable supply of high-quality resins tailored to your application needs.
Resins Supply
Resin Condition Testing
Column Testing
Meet Our team
Dr Nik Zwaneveld
General Manager
General Manager
Dr Nik Zwaneveld
Nik is one of the founders of Membrane Works and helped start the membrane autopsy business at UNSW that would later become Membrane Works. With a PhD in polymer chemistry as well as over 23 years experience in the global water treatment industry Nik has a deep understanding of the challenges encountered in the water treatment industry. His specializations include polymer science, speciality chemicals, flocculants and coagulants, fouling mechanisms, scale formation and control, automation and process engineering, economic modelling, mineral processing, marketing and business development.
Dr Shane Cox
Technical Director
Technical Director
Dr Shane Cox
Shane is one of the founders of Membrane Works and was the managing director for 7 years. With over 15 years’ experience and conducting more than 150 membrane autopsies, Shane is a leading expert in membrane failure, with extensive experience developing advanced water treatment systems and testing protocols. He also has an extensive background developing automation and instrumentation systems to improve water treatment. Shane has developed and produced a wide range of advanced membrane pilot skids including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, gas filtration and capacitive deionization.
A/Prof. Pierre Le Clech
MBR Lead
Technology Leader
A/Prof. Pierre Le Clech
Pierre has been working on membrane processes since 1999, when he started his research on fouling in membrane bioreactors (MBRs). Pierre is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Membrane Science and Technology at the UNSW and has researched many aspects of the water and wastewater treatments by membrane processes. He seeks to further develop the use of membrane technologies, through the development of new operating conditions, the optimisation of the energy need for filtration and the advanced understanding of rejection and fouling mechanisms. Pierre brings a vast and extensive knowledge of water treatment and wastewater treatment.
Tia Richardson
Associate Consultant
Associate Consultant
Tia Richardson
Tia Richardson has a BSc (environmental science) and Master of Research (geochemistry). Her background has particular focus on precipitation and environmental remediation. Tia supports our business by operating our membrane autopsy practice and pilot plant production and operation. Tia is currently building and developing a 30m3/d NF-precipitation-settling pilot plant for carbon capture and sequestration and green mineral harvesting.
Xander Eijkman
Development Engineer
Development Engineer
Xander Eijkman
Xander Eijkman is completing his BSc (environmental science) and supports our business in running analytical and testing protocols as well as helping maintain the smooth operation of our laboratory business.
Customers
Our customers span the industrial, mining and water industry. From drinking water to mine waste water. From food and beverage to sewage treatment. From established technologies to new startup innovations, we have it covered.
