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Marine Corrosion Forum and ICorr Aberdeen Branch bring expertise to your laptop
The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries are in lockdown, and economies are on hold. But some things won’t let the coronavirus get in their way. Corrosion has a catastrophic effect on infrastructure and transport if it is ignored – just one reason why World Corrosion Awareness Day is so important.
Here at the Institute of Corrosion, we are also refusing to stand still. We understand that training and development is key to your personal success – especially during the coronavirus lockdown. The training and development initiatives that we have in place with our partners to help you with your CPD include many online options.
In this post, you’ll learn about another – a whole business week of hour-long webinars that are virtual and free, hosted by Phil Dent (Chair of the Marine Corrosion Forum) and Stephen Tate (Institute of Corrosion Aberdeen Branch).
Why a week of corrosion webinars?
The lockdown has disrupted almost all the training and events in the corrosion industry. Training providers and events organisers have had to cancel public events, and if these don’t take place then the industry is left with a void in the learning and sharing of information and innovation.
These webinars replace what would have been a full day event held in Aberdeen on 29th April.
When is the week of corrosion webinars?
The webinars will take place between April 27th and May 1st inclusive, with each webinar lasting an hour and starting at noon. Each is presented by an expert in their field. The time of the webinars has been selected to allow as many people to participate as possible.
How can I participate in the webinars?
Each webinar will follow the same format, and will be hosted on GoToMeeting:
- A one-hour subject presentation
- Q&A session via the chat box at the end of the presentation
How do I register for the webinars?
Registration couldn’t be easier. All you need do is head to the webinar registration page on the Marine Corrosion Forum website and register for the link to each webinar that you wish to attend.
When you register, you’ll be given the URL for attendance and an access code immediately, and your registration details will be sent via email.
What are the presentations?
The five webinars cover a range of key corrosion themes. Registering for them individually allows you to participate in those that are most relevant to you – or all five, of course. The webinars are:
- The Six Core Elements of Asset Management – April 27th
- Corrosion Under Insulation Online Monitoring with Electro-Magnetic Guided Radar (EMGR) – April 28th
- Hot Topic: Cold Bonding, Using Epoxy Adhesives in Place of Hot Metal Welding – April 29th
- An Overview of the Corrosion of Metals in Seawater (And What to Look for) – April 30th
- Exploring High Pressure CO2 Annular Corrosion in Flexible Pipes – May 1st
Tell me more about the webinars
Here’s a little insight about each of the webinars.
The Six Core Elements of Asset Management
27th April 2020, 12pm
Register for this webinar here
Presented by Adam Lea-Bischinger CEng CMgr MEng CMRP Eur. Ing of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), this presentation examines the critical work of the IAM and the development and rollout of ISO 55000 which defines terminology, requirements, and guidance for implementing, maintaining and improving an effective asset management system. The presentation includes examples of UK companies operating the ISO 55000 system.
Corrosion Under Insulation Online Monitoring with Electro-Magnetic Guided Radar (EMGR)
28th April 2020, 12pm
Register for this webinar here
Presented by Dr Prafull Sharma, an inventor and Chief Technology Officer of CorrosionRADAR Ltd., you’ll learn why corrosion under insulation (CUI) continues to be a big challenge for the asset integrity management of industrial facilities, and about the growing trend to remotely monitor corrosion in accessible locations using wireless connectivity and battery-powered devices. You’ll also learn about the latest innovative sensor system for monitoring CUI that has been developed by CorrosionRADAR.
Hot Topic: Cold Bonding, Using Epoxy Adhesives in Place of Hot Metal Welding
29th April 2020, 12pm
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Presented by Henry Smith, UK Technical Supervisor of Belzona Polymerics Ltd, this webinar examines the options available to the offshore fabric maintenance engineer when it is not possible or preferable to weld, and discusses viable solutions using bonding or cold-welding technologies. You will benefit from references to case histories, from initial design to installation and ongoing inspection.
An Overview of the Corrosion of Metals in Seawater (And What to Look for)
30th April 2020, 12pm
Register for this webinar here
Presented by Carol Powell BSc, a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and independent consultant, this webinar provides a brief overview of the world of metals and their response to one of the most aggressive environments there is, giving examples of the types of corrosion which can occur and how to avoid them.
Exploring High Pressure CO2 Annular Corrosion in Flexible Pipes
1st May 2020, 12pm
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Presented by Maria-Eleni Mitzithra PhD and Senior Project Leader for Corrosion at TWI Ltd., this webinar focuses on the work conducted by Mitzithra and tests carried out in a lab-scale test system designed and built at TWI Ltd. for the simulation of complex annulus environments, describing corrosion rates and the link to stability, structure, and thickness of the precipitated iron carbonate scaling.
A positive response with online training and events
This week of webinars replaces the MCF meeting in Aberdeen that was due to be held on 29th April. The Institute of Corrosion has partnered with MCF to offer these webinars as an alternative, and opened them to members and non-members of ICorr and MCF. You’ll be able to gain insight into the subjects that were to be presented and discussed at the Aberdeen meeting from home, work, or other location, and it’s free of charge.
As the lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we are proud to bring you online options like this to help you continue your personal professional growth – just one example of the benefits of membership of the Institute of Corrosion.
For details about membership of the Institute of Corrosion, visit our membership page.
Latest News
We are pleased to announce that the Registration Agreement with the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), a Licenced Member of the Engineering Council, has been approved by both ICorr and SOE and by Engineering Council, and is now in place. The Institute is now able to resume the service of registering with the Engineering Council, through SOE, Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians. The new procedures, guidance notes and application forms are now available for downloading on the ICorr website. To members applying for registration, can we ask you to now complete the new forms, and submit them with all your supplementary information to the ICorr office.
Corrosion Engineering Division, Latest News
Unfortunately, after careful consideration, the CED has decided to postpone the working day scheduled for Wednesday April 29th 2020 at the National Railway Museum, York, entitled ‘Corrosion Control in Transport and Infrastructure’. This decision was made in the interests of the welfare and safety of our members and other attendees in view of the evolving risks from the spread of 
coronavirus (COVID-19). Anyone who has already registered for the meeting will be refunded in full.
It is hoped to reschedule the event for the autumn and more details will be provided when the national health situation has become clearer.
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ICorr is now using social media to promote the activities of the Institute to both members and non-members.
ICorr has a website that is the primary online source of information. In addition, several social media platforms which provide a fast way of disseminating information and which direct users to the website for further information have been set up. Links to the website and the social media platforms are:
ICorr Website: www.icorr.org
LinkedIn Group page: this is a discussion group where anyone, including Institute members, can interact and join in discussions. Since anyone can post opinions on this page they may not represent official ICorr views. ICorr will remove any items deemed to be inaccurate or offensive. www.linkedin.com/groups/4308333/
LinkedIn Company page: this is where the Institute posts official news that is specific to ICorr, articles and upcoming events. Editorial access to this site is limited to a small number of approved individuals. www.linkedin.com/company/6321450/admin/
Young ICorr LinkedIn page: this is kept updated with content published on our website and other social medial platforms. In addition to this the Young ICorr group post events and information about seminars www.linkedin.com/groups/8599206/
Twitter page: this includes regular updates, tweets linking to our blog posts and ICorr News and Events www.twitter.com/instofcorrosion
Facebook page: this is used to generate traffic, with links to our social media, website, ICorr News and blogs. www.facebook.com/icorradmin/
Instagram page: this is used to generate traffic, with links to our social media, website, ICorr News and blogs. www.instagram.com/institute_of_corrosion/
For assistance or queries about any of these sites and platforms, please contact:
l David Horrocks (ICorr) david.horrocks@bamnuttall.co.uk
l Jonathan Phillips (Square One) jonathan@squareone.co.uk
For blog or technical content ideas, in the first instance please contact;
l Gareth Hinds (ICorr) gareth.hinds@npl.co.uk
l Bill Hedges (ICorr) bill.hedges@bp.com
ICorr has engaged a professional blog writer to produce weekly blogs for posting on social media using material provided by ICorr and its members.
All ICorr members are encouraged to interact and stimulate conversation on our social media platforms, which helps ICorr achieve its aims, including supporting its members and raising awareness of the work of the Institute and its members.
Key areas to focus on when engaging with our social media are:
Benefits of membership of ICorr
Training opportunities
Our vision and core values
Our professional support mechanisms
Our expertise in science, engineering & technology
Remember that when you engage on social media (through ICorr platforms) you are representing the Institute of Corrosion. It is important that posts are polite, respectful and in keeping with the Institute’s status as a trusted and respect professional society. Members are encouraged to read our Social Media Code of Conduct, which can be found in the Members Area of 
the website.
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Make 24th April a family day to remember
Friday 24th April is World Corrosion Awareness Day. This year, it will be a little different. We’re battling coronavirus, and many of you reading this will be in lockdown. You’ll be stuck indoors with little to do. By now, your children might be driving you insane.
This year’s World Corrosion Awareness Day is a great opportunity to relieve some of the tedium – and for households to do their bit in the battle against the devastating effects of corrosion.
Though the world is on hold, corrosion isn’t
Even when corrosion engineers aren’t locked in their homes, corrosion works to destroy our world. When we ignore corrosion control in infrastructure and transport, the result is often a human catastrophe. When bridges collapse and airplanes break apart, people lose their lives.
Eventually (hopefully soon), we will beat coronavirus. When the pandemic is a distant memory, corrosion will still be costing lives and money. Which is why engineers and scientists will continue to develop strategies, tools, and techniques to fight back against corrosion.
Here at the Institute of Corrosion, our aims include increasing awareness of corrosion, improving corrosion education, and sharing our expertise with the world. So, with World Corrosion Awareness Day in mind – and understanding how different the day will be for pretty much everyone on the planet this year – in this blog you’ll learn how to conduct a simple experiment to keep your kids amused and help them learn more about the world in which we live.
Amaze your children with a simple corrosion experiment
Here’s a little interactive experiment you can do with your kids to show the effects of corrosion, and just how quickly corrosion happens. You’ll need three clean jars, some water, some oil, some Epsom salts, and three clean steel nails. Here’s what to do:
- Pour some Epsom salts into the first jar, and drop a nail onto the Epsom salts. Screw the lid onto the jar.
- Pour some boiled water that has been cooled into the second jar. Drop a nail into the water, and then cover the water with oil. Put the lid on the jar.
- Pour non-boiled water into the third jar, and drop a nail into it. Screw the lid on the jar.
Explain to your children that:
- The first jar is air but no water. The Epsom salts draw any moisture out of the air in the jar, so it is very dry.
- In the second jar, the nail is in water, but there is no air because the oil prevents the air from combining with the water. You boiled the water to remove as much air from it as possible.
- In the third jar, water and air can get to the nail.
After a few days, your children will notice that the steel nails in the first two jars have not corroded. In the third jar, the steel nail will have started to rust. This shows that both air and water are necessary for steel to rust.
Corrosion-proof your home on World Corrosion Awareness Day
Now that you have taught your children how metal corrodes, it’s time to teach them how to prevent corrosion. This is your chance to keep them busy on World Corrosion Awareness Day (and beyond).
Your children know that it takes air and water for metal to corrode. Ask them what items around the home – including in your shed, your garden, and your driveway – are metal. Lead them through to the discovery that painted metal items are protected against air and water.
Ask your children if they want your garden benches and tables to corrode. Buckets and spades, garden fences and gates, door handles, and so on. Lead them on a hunt around the house and garden to find metal items that are not coated or painted, or that have been affected by rust.
Then, supervise your children as they clean and dry metal items, removing any corrosion, and painting items with anticorrosive paint.
This year’s World Corrosion Awareness Day is the perfect opportunity to teach your children about corrosion and get them involved in doing all those anticorrosion jobs you have been promising to do for months. Family time with a real end-product – beautifully painted metal items that are protected against corrosion.
The earlier we promote corrosion awareness, the more likely we are to reduce its human and financial cost. For advanced corrosion prevention training for corrosion professionals, contact the Institute of Corrosion to learn about our latest training initiatives – online and in person.
