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The Institute of Corrosion is very pleased to welcome yet a further corporate member – Jotun Paints one of the world’s leading Paints and Coatings Manufacturers. Many Jotun employees are already ICorr members who have long supported its branch activities.
Jotun combines high quality with constant innovation and creativity. For almost a century, Jotun has protected all types of assets, from iconic buildings to offshore platforms. With a presence in over 100 countries on all continents, Jotun is a true global player, marketing its products across the world under one single brand.
Jotun develops products and solutions that solve customers’ needs for protection in a changing environment. Applying their first-hand knowledge and insights, they use state-of-the-art technology to solve the challenges of our industry. As a Global Supplier of premium paints and coatings, Jotun focuses on four key market segments: Decorative Paints, Protective Coatings, Marine Coatings and Powder Coatings. Within each segment, Jotun achieves organic growth by making long-term strategic investments in local markets. Building on local knowledge and competence is at the core of Jotun’s business model. Jotun’s global operations are regionally structured across Europe and Central Asia, the Middle East, India and Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region, Northeast Asia, and the Americas.
In the corrosion prevention market, one of the key projects Jotun will be supplying in 2024 is the life extension docking of the SEAROSE FPSO vessel in Harland and Wolff, Belfast. This is the second time Jotun has been involved in the coating of this Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, and work is due to commence early in February.
The Institute of Corrosion point of contact within
Jotun Paints UK is Rob Marsden
Email: Robert.Marsden@jotun.co.uk
Mob: +44 7502 400480
Rob is the Technical Manager for the UK and works out of both the Flixborough and Newcastle offices.
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The Institute of Corrosion welcomes its latest Corporate Member, the highest company grade of membership that is increasingly sought after, offering the highest level of engagement with ICorr, for companies with 5 or more employees working in the corrosion prevention sector. Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical and petrochemical, nuclear, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and biopharma, power and energy, utilities, renewables and food and beverage markets. The company enhances the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.
Bilfinger UK has extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.
This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.
Contact Details: Johnny Morton, Bilfinger UK Limited,
4 Greenhole Place, Aberdeen AB23 8EU
Phone: 01224 246108 Mobile: 07741 314435
johnny.morton@bilfinger.com
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The second session of the Young Engineer Programme (YEP) 2024-2025 took place on February 22nd 2024, and was hosted online via Zoom.
The event featured an enlightening presentation delivered by Paul Lambert, Head of Materials and Corrosion at Mott MacDonald, a distinguished figure in the field of materials and corrosion engineering. Paul Lambert’s wealth of experience and expertise, combined with his previous and present leadership roles within the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr), added significant value to the session.
Presenter Profile
Paul Lambert, Head of Materials and Corrosion Technology,
Mott Macdonald
Paul Lambert, with over 40 years of experience, has been at the forefront of structural durability and degradation investigations. He has also contributed extensively to the development of innovative remedial techniques for civil and building structures. Paul’s tenure as the President of ICorr from 2008 to 2010 and his current role as the Chair of the ICorr Professional Assessment Committee underscore his prominence and influence in the industry.
Key Highlights of the Session
Key Highlights of the Session
Paul Lambert’s presentation provided a comprehensive overview of material selection and its pivotal role in corrosion prevention. The following are the key highlights discussed during the session:
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Paul explained the importance of selecting the appropriate materials for corrosion prevention strategies. He emphasised the critical role of materials in ensuring the longevity and integrity of various structures.
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The presentation covered a wide range of materials commonly used in industrial applications, including carbon steels, corrosion-resistant alloys, polymers, composites, and concrete. Paul mentioned the benefits, limitations (including susceptibility to different degradation mechanisms), and specific industrial applications of each material type.
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Paul underscored the significance of adhering to relevant codes and standards in material selection and corrosion prevention practices. He highlighted the importance of regulatory compliance in ensuring the safety and reliability of engineering projects.
The Young Engineer Programme 2024-2025 participants expressed their appreciation for Paul’s insightful presentation through positive feedback shared in the meeting chat and the lecture was well-received, with attendees acknowledging the valuable knowledge and practical insights gained.
In conclusion, Paul Lambert’s presentation at the second Young Engineer Programme 2024-2025 session was highly informative and engaging. His expertise in materials and corrosion engineering, coupled with his leadership roles within ICorr, provided YEP attendees with invaluable insights into the intricacies of material selection and corrosion prevention. The YEP 2024-2025 organisers, Izabela Gajewska and Dr. Danny Burkle, extend their sincere gratitude to Paul Lambert for his exceptional contribution to the Young Engineer Programme 2024-2025 session. His expertise and insights significantly enhanced the educational value of the session, undoubtedly leaving a lasting impression on all participants.
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The Institute of Corrosion has changed in many ways since our foundation in 1959 and our North East Branch is part of that expansion. Following the Covid pandemic it relaunched very successfully at the Institute of Mining building on 15th December 2022, an event which was greatly enjoyed by all. During 2023 it hosted a major two-day Sustainability Conference in partnership with NEIMME, that included several industrial visits to nearby facilities linked to renewables. It continues to offer a varied and informative programme.
Most meetings are held at Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 home of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (NEIMME), which is right at the heart of Newcastle city centre with easy access by train and car, and within walking distance of a number of high standing hotels. This historic 19th century venue has a range of excellent facilities including lecture theatres, breakout rooms, and a superb library available
for networking.
The technical events normally start at 18.00 with complimentary drinks and the technical presentation starts at 18.30.
There is complementary buffet and drinks are from 19.30 onwards.
The meeting generally closes around 21.00.
The branch hosts a regular social programme and presently intends to hold its next Technical evening on 25th April with a presentation from Elcometer and further details will be posted to the Events Calendar: https://www.icorr.org/events/category/north-east-branch/list/ On 13th November in Newcastle, it will host this year’s ICorr AGM and supporting Technical Conference.
The Committee currently comprises:
- Matt Fletcher (Chair)
- Bruno Ravel (Vice Chair)
- David Mobbs (Secretary)
- Josie Watson (Treasurer)
- Barry Turner (Events Manager)
- Patrick Johnson (Committee Member)
- Simon Daly (Committee Member)
Should you wish to provide a Technical Presentation to either a Branch meeting, or to the AGM Technical Conference, please send an Abstract, Bio and Photo to: Matt Fletcher @ nechair@icorr.org
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The Midlands Branch is one of our seven ICorr Regional Branches, all strategically located to support our Membership throughout the United Kingdom. They provide a focal point for the local Engineering Fraternity to gather, discuss the pro’s and con’s of the latest technology and also to network socially.
Midlands like all our Branch Committees is made up of volunteers who work together to engage and provide support to the local engineering communities. They also work with other Engineering and Academic Institutions to provide interesting and diverse topics for discussion at a local level including, IMechE, IOM3, Institute of Welding, Institute of Chemical Engineers and also in support of YICorr activities.
Our Midlands Branch had a very successful year during 2023 organising two major all-day events, a Technical Conference at the Birmingham City Chambers in February 2023 and hosting the ICorr AGM at the Birmingham ThinkTank Museum in November 2023.
The Midlands – A Thriving and Developing Area.
In September 2023, the Midlands Branch paid a ‘much in demand visit to UoM (University of Manchester) when Professor of Corrosion Control – Stuart Lyon provided a presentation on the work of the University and the
Corrosion Group, including 65 years of Corrosion History
at Manchester
Midlands Venue: Different venues are used, watch our
magazine Diary Dates or link to each event for details at:
www.icorr.org/events/ The evening events normally start at 18.00 with complimentary drinks with the Technical Presentation following at 18.30. There is a complimentary buffet and a full bar from 19.30 onwards. The meeting generally closes around 21.00.
Should you wish to provide a Technical Presentation to the Branch meeting during its upcoming Technical Programme, then please send an Abstract, Bio and Photo to: Midlands Chair at: midlandschair@icorr.org
For other general enquires about events or supporting the Branch, please feel free to get in touch with the Midlands Branch Committee at: midlandschair@icorr.org
Attendees for the University of Manchester Laboratories Visit.
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On the 15th February the branch welcomed Paul Lambert, who gave a presentation on “1824 and all that – a celebration of the bicentenaries of Cathodic Protection and Portland Cement”, at the usual venue, the Lancaster Hall hotel, Bayswater, London.
Paul Lambert has over 40 years’ experience in the investigation of structural durability and degradation and in the development of novel remedial techniques for civil and building structures, most recently as Head of Materials & Corrosion at Mott MacDonald. In 2023, he became one of the first three inaugural Mott MacDonald Fellows. He is a past President of ICorr and is currently Chair of the Professional Assessment Committee (PAC). He is also a visiting professor at the Centre for Infrastructure Management at Sheffield Hallam University, where he carries out research into novel materials and repair technologies and is well qualified to talk on this subject.
Historical Background
On January 22, 1824, the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in London accepted a paper for publication entitled ‘On the corrosion of copper sheeting by sea water, and on methods of preventing this effect; and on their application to ships of war and other ships’. The author was Sir Humphry Davy, and it described a study with his colleague Michael Faraday into what we now know as cathodic protection, which celebrates its 200-year anniversary in 2024. It was many years later before the true value of cathodic protection was recognised for the protection of buried and submerged steel structures. It was championed by the formation of the Texas-based Mid-Continent Cathodic Protection Association in 1938, which by 1943 had evolved into the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE, now AMPP) in the USA.
But that is only half the tale. On October 21st, 1824, a bricklayer in Leeds patented a new formulation of hydraulic binder for mortar and concrete which he called Portland cement due to its similarity to the popular structural stone, especially when mixed with beach sand. Portland cement eventually dominated the manufacture of all concrete worldwide.
200 years on, the long-term durability limitations of Portland cement concrete are regularly made good by the application of cathodic protection, making 2024 a very important year for those involved in reinforced concrete and its remediation. So, a happy 200th birthday to Cathodic Protection and Portland Cement. This was a very educational and entertaining presentation, and after questions, Paul was thanked, and presented with an ICorr pen in appreciation.
The branch held its AGM on 14th March, which was followed by the current ICorr President – Stephen Tate, with the bi-annual ‘State of the Nation’ speech.
The current chair of the branch, George Winning, highlighted the positive outcomes from the 22/23 season; hybrid meetings, introduction of webinars in the summer, which will be continued in ‘24, restarting the May event for branch members, which will also continue in ’24, and a very successful Christmas Luncheon. However, in-person and online, attendance were low, and this needs to be addressed.
The London branch treasurer, Jim Glynn, then showed and discussed the accounts for the 22/23 season. The branch receives an allocation from HQ to run all its activities, and after holding 6 evening technical meetings, May event, and the Christmas Luncheon, it returned a surplus of £10,500 to ICorr. Jim then proposed that these accounts be adopted, and this was proposed, and seconded by members attending, and approved.
George Winning as chair noted the 23/24 committee members, and thanked those who were standing down for their services. George stated he was also standing down due to other commitments, and that the new chair for 24/25 would be Paul Brooks, who will take over from the April meeting.
In his subsequent presentation, Stephen paid tribute to his predecessors for their major contributions to the Institute, and thanked the London Committee for its invitation to present this in-depth review of ongoing issues being addressed by the Trustees, and planned improvements to the Institute’s offering to members, both in the UK and overseas, with further opportunities for member engagement, following the successful roll-out of online webinars, that have proved very popular especially with those based outside the UK.
Paul Lambert Presenting on “1824 and All That” – a Celebration of the Bicentenaries of Cathodic Protection and Portland Cement.
George Winning Retiring Chair of the London Branch at the AGM.
Stephen Tate ICorr President Presenting the Bi-annual ‘State of the Nation’
Speech to London Branch.
