Institute News
During the last few months, the Institute has been very pleased to welcome the following new overseas and UK student members and we wish them all success in their future careers and ICorr journey.
• Ali Haider – University of Punjab – 02 July 2023.
• Ibrahim Alhajji – King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals – 03 July 2023.
• Leandro Liveira – University of Sao Paulo – 03 July 2023.
• Saif Ramy – University of Leeds – 11 July 2023.
• Srivatsava Podicheti – Institute of Aeronautical Engineering (Hyderabad) – 08 August 2023.
• Nedson Kashaija – Eotvos Lorand University (Budapest) – 25 August 2023.
• Nikhil Rahul Dhongde – Indian
Institute of Technology (Guwahati) – 04 September 2023.
• Abhishek Rao – Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (West Bengal) – 11 September 2023.
• Oloche Job Ibrahim – UTM: Universiti Teknologi (Malaysia) – 13 September 2023.
• Tirmizhi Munkaila Abubakar – UTM: Universiti Teknologi (Malaysia) – 14 September 2023.
• Chandra Mouli – Thiruvallur University (Tamil) – 03 October 2023.
• Ignatius Darkwa Asamoah – University of Ghana – 03 October 2023.
• Chaouchi Houmam Abdelhamid – UMBB: Université M’Hamed Bougara Boumerdès (Algeria) –
23 October 2023.
The Institute welcomes New Student members with a keen interest in Corrosion prevention matters to join us, (membership is free during period of studies).
Please see: www.icorr.org/free-student-membership/
CAPTIONS:
King Fahd University (Saudi Arabia)
ELU Eotvos Lorand University (Hungary)
UTM: Universiti Teknologi (Malaysia)
Institute News
The Fourth of the Series of YEP-AMPP Journals, by Lee Hunter, Newly Promoted to Commercial Manager at AIM Group
Introduction
I recently had the opportunity to attend the EMERG Leadership programme and the AMPP conference in Denver, Colorado, representing the Institute of Corrosion. Being a part of the successful team for the Young Engineer Program 2023, which was sponsored by bp and was given the incredible opportunity to attend these events.
The EMERG Leadership programme provided me with an excellent platform to enhance my leadership skills and knowledge, and I had the opportunity to interact with other industry leaders and professionals. The AMPP conference was also an incredible experience, where I gained valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in the corrosion and asset integrity industry.
As a result of my participation in the programme, I was able to network with industry leaders and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the coatings and corrosion industry. This experience has been invaluable in my professional development, and I was excited to continue my learning journey by attending the AMPP Conference and connecting with like-minded professionals in the industry.
EMERG Leadership Training
As an emerging leader myself in the field of coatings and corrosion, I was thrilled to attend the EMERG leadership programme.
One of the highlights of the session was the opportunity to connect with other emerging leaders in the industry. We were divided into small groups to discuss our own experiences with emotional intelligence and to share strategies for developing our skills. It was inspiring to hear from others about their challenges and successes in developing their emotional intelligence, and I felt energised and motivated by the shared sense of purpose and dedication to leadership development.
EMERG provided valuable insights into the practical skills and traits necessary for effective leadership in the coatings and corrosion industry. The emphasis on emotional intelligence was particularly valuable, as it highlighted the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication in building strong relationships with others. I left the session feeling more confident and better equipped to lead my team towards success, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from and connect with other emerging leaders in the industry.
AMPP Conference Denver
Day 1
I then had the pleasure of attending the AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) conference in Denver, and I must say it was an eye-opening experience. The conference brought together professionals from various fields, including corrosion and coatings, to discuss the latest advancements in the industry.
On the first day of the conference, I attended a Coatings 101 seminar.
During the seminar, we learned about the importance of coatings in protecting metals from corrosion, wear and tear, and other environmental factors that can damage their surfaces. We also learned about the various testing methods used to evaluate the performance of coatings, including visual inspections, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
After the Coatings 101 seminar, I attended an interactive workshop that was an excellent opportunity for me to learn about the different types of coating inspection instruments available and their uses in the industry. We discussed the importance of using the correct instrument for a particular coating, as different coatings require different inspection methods. For example, adhesion testers are used to evaluate the adhesion of coatings to substrates, while surface profile gauges are used to measure the roughness of a surface. Overall, the first day of the AMPP conference was an excellent start to the event. The Coatings 101 seminar and the interactive workshop on coating inspection instruments provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge on coatings, their applications, and testing methods. I left the event feeling inspired and eager to learn more about the coatings industry.
Day 2
On day two of the conference, I had the opportunity to attend a series of informative seminars and attend the opening ceremony of the exhibitor hall. Here is a summary of my experience: The first seminar I attended on day two was on corrosion under insulation (CUI).
During the seminar, I learned about the various factors that contribute to CUI, including the type of insulation used, the operating temperature of the equipment, and the presence of moisture. We discussed how to identify and assess the severity of CUI, as well as the different methods of preventing and mitigating it, including protective coatings and insulation removal and replacement.
Next, I attended a seminar on materials and the cost of corrosion. The seminar focused on the economic impact of corrosion on industry, the different types of corrosion-resistant materials available, and how to select the right material for a particular application. The seminar was led by a materials expert who provided valuable insights into the selection and specification of materials in industry.
After attending the seminars, I made my way to the exhibition hall opening ceremony. The exhibition hall was filled with representatives from coatings and corrosion companies, equipment manufacturers, and service providers, all showcasing their latest products and services. I was impressed by the diversity of the exhibitors and the range of products and services they offered. From coatings and corrosion protection solutions to equipment and instrumentation, the exhibitor hall had something for everyone. I had the opportunity to speak with representatives from various companies and learn about their latest products and services. I also networked with other attendees and exchanged ideas and experiences with them.
Day 3
On the third day of the AMPP conference, I attended several seminars covering a range of topics related to coatings and corrosion. Here’s a recap of my experience: The first seminar I attended was on selecting and managing coating inspectors. The seminar focused on the importance of selecting the right inspector for a particular job, and the key qualities to look for in a coating inspector. The seminar was led by an experienced inspector who shared his insights on the selection and management of coating inspectors.
During the seminar, we learned about the different types of coating inspectors, including AMPP-certified inspectors, and the various criteria that should be considered when selecting an inspector, such as experience, qualifications, and availability. We also discussed the importance of effective communication between the inspector and other stakeholders, such as the contractor and the client.
The second seminar I attended was on the implementation of a corrosion management system in a gold mine based within the Arctic Circle. The seminar focused on the unique challenges of implementing a corrosion management system in a harsh, remote environment, and the strategies and best practices for overcoming these challenges. The seminar was led by a corrosion expert who shared his experiences and insights on the successful implementation of a corrosion management system. The final seminar I attended was on marine coatings and corrosion. The seminar focused on the challenges of protecting marine structures and vessels from corrosion, and the various types of coatings and protection systems available. The seminar was led by a coatings expert who shared his experiences and insights on marine coatings and corrosion protection.
During the seminar, we learned about the various types of marine structures and vessels, and the specific challenges they face in terms of corrosion. We also discussed the different types of coatings and protection systems available, including anti-fouling coatings, cathodic protection, and sacrificial anodes. The seminar provided valuable insights into the selection and application of coatings and protection systems for marine applications.
Awards Ceremony I had the pleasure of attending the EMERG scholarship awards ceremony during the conference, where my fellow ICorr YEP 2022 winners and I were presented with awards for winning the program. It was an incredible experience to be recognised for our efforts and achievements in the coatings and corrosion industry. I was also thrilled to see other award winners being recognised for their significant achievements in their respective fields of study.
The event was only made possible by the generous sponsorship of bp, and I am grateful for their support in recognising the hard work and dedication of emerging professionals in the industry. The evening of entertainment and networking that followed the ceremony was a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and learn from their experiences. Overall, it was a truly memorable event, and I feel privileged to have been a part of it.
Day 4
On the fourth and final day of the AMPP conference, I attended two seminars covering a range of topics related to coatings and corrosion.
Here is a recap of my experience:
During the seminar, we learned about the specific challenges faced by the pipeline due to the presence of the HVDC power line, including interference with the pipeline’s cathodic protection system. We also discussed the various field-testing procedures that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the cathodic protection system, including potential measurements and current density mapping. The seminar provided valuable insights into the practical aspects of field testing on a metallic pipeline collocated with a HVDC power line.
The second seminar I attended was on finding the smoking gun: lessons learned from a HDD coating challenge. The seminar focused on a case study involving a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project, where a coating failure occurred, and the lessons learned from this challenge.
The seminar was led by a coatings expert who shared his experiences and insights on coating failures and the importance of identifying the root cause.
During the seminar, we learned about the specific challenges faced by the HDD project, including the difficulty of coating the pipeline in a challenging environment. We also discussed the various factors that can contribute to coating failures, such as poor surface preparation, inadequate application procedures, and environmental factors. The seminar provided valuable insights into the importance of identifying the root cause of a coating failure, and the strategies and best practices for preventing similar failures in the future.
Overall, I left the conference feeling greatly inspired and motivated to apply the knowledge and insights I had gained to my work, and I look forward to attending future AMPP conferences.
Links:
The Young Engineer Programme 2024
INSTITUTE OF CORROSION – For details of the 2024 YEP Programme.
EMERG Student Outreach Program – AMPP
https://ace.ampp.org/about
AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance
https://www.aimgrp.co.uk/
Lee Hunter Commercial Manager at AIM Group – Providing Turnkey engineering services in design engineering, fabrication, construction, industrial services, and asset integrity.
With Tim Bieri – BP sponsor at the EMERG scholarship awards ceremony.
Institute News
Ahead of the next edition of the highly successful Young Engineer Programme (YEP), Young ICorr was hosting the YEP announcement event, which took place on 28th September, 2023, at the London Corner City Hotel and was organised by the Young ICorr Industry Representative, Izabela Gajewska, and the Young ICorr Chair, Dr. James McGladdery. The event attendees could learn about the history of YEP from Dr. Anthony Setiadi, who was actively involved in organising previous YEP editions, meet previous YEP participants, including the winners of previous YEP editions, and hear about reflections, learnings, and the approach to solving the programme’s case study from the winner of the 2018 YEP edition and current Chair of the ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division, Dr. Danny Burkle, as well as the winner of the 2020 YEP and the Young ICorr member, Praveena Nanthakumaran. The event provided a great opportunity for networking and finding out more about the YEP 2024 syllabus.
The Institute of Corrosion’s Young Engineer’s Programme is a best-in-class training course aimed at engineers, scientists, and technicians in their early career stages looking to enhance their skills in the field of corrosion.
YEP 2024 will be based in London, UK, although open to all able to travel and consist of monthly evening lectures from January to October. Delegates will also participate in a team-based case study that will test their acquired technical knowledge throughout the programme. The case study will be presented in November as a team in front of a panel of experienced judges with the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the USA.
The objectives of the YEP programme are to:
• Introduce the fundamental topics of corrosion and materials,
• Broaden the participants’ views and knowledge by passing on some of the experiences from the more established members,
• Create a network of younger engineers and establish contact points,
• Facilitate the integration between younger and senior ICorr members, and
• Support young engineers with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
For more information about the Young Engineer Programme, please head to: www.icorr.org/young_engineer_programme
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Initiated by Council and CP Governing Board member Brian Wyatt, the Institute exhibited at Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) Expo 2023 (Conference & Exhibition) on the 4th and 5th of October 2023. This unique operator and service provider event comprised around 100 Speakers, 200 Exhibitors and 2000+ high-level attendees from around the globe.
FOW is the meeting place for all the current and future players in the global floating wind industry. Providing an unrivalled opportunity to meet and network with all the key players as well as discuss the key technical challenges and solutions surrounding the industrialisation and commercialisation of floating wind.
ICorr’s participation was very successfully handled by the Aberdeen Branch and attracted a wide range of stand visitors. The key focus for this event was our Training Services:
Industrial Coating Applicator Scheme (ICATS), ICorr’s Cathodic Protection Technician and Engineer Training, Certification to ISO 15257 and Coating Inspector courses that promote independent reporting to facility owners (as now required in ISO 24656 and in DNV-RP-B401 for their Cat IV coating). The highest levels of competency, specification, and performance assessment at all stages from design onwards are essential to maximising FOW equipment life, with operators now seeking up to 35-year lifespans.
In the cathodic protection sector, initial offshore renewables structures were designed to RP-B401 which provides good guidance for conventional fixed jackets, but is considered inadequate for monopiles or floating turbines. Latest available standards however, (the improved) RP-B401 and (the new) ISO 24656 require design by a competent, experienced CP Engineer/Expert (and Level 4 certification to ISO 15257 is the best measure, noted by both DNV and ISO).
One of the key objectives of our participation was to help drive quality throughout the FOW Industry. ICATS and ICorr’s presence at the Expo resulted in more than 60 high quality leads and around half of these were enquiries related to our existing – ‘Training Services’ and others requesting new courses specifically covering the updated RP-B401 – 2021 and (the new) ISO 24656 – 2022 standards. The event provided excellent FOW Industry engagement and neatly followed our very well attended North-East branch sustainability conference. North East Branch – Institute of Corrosion (icorr.org) refers to the Local Technical Programme – 2023 Presentations.
CAPTIONS:
ICorr Council and CP Governing board member Brian Wyatt at CEOCOR (pictured at CEOCOR).
Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) Exhibition – ICATS and ICorr Joint Stand.
ICorr Stand Representatives – Yunnan Gao (Vice President), Adesiji Anjorin (ABZ Chair) and Stephen Tate (President) and Beh Lian Ling (ABZ Internal Secretary) Inset.
FOW Exhibition – Overview of Stands.
FOW Exhibition – Reception Area.
Institute News
Roger Francis:
Paul McIntyre Award Winner, 2023
The winner of the 2023 Paul McIntyre Award was Dr. Roger Francis and presented at this year’s Corrosion Engineering Division’s (CED) Working Day and Symposium held at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington on 27th April 2023. Further details of this Event may be found in the May/June issue of Corrosion Management.
Roger is a well-established Corrosion Engineer with a specialist interest in copper and its alloys and in CRAs. He has been very active in Marine Corrosion (MFC) Forums and the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) working parties, particularly in developing standards throughout his career making him a very well qualified recipient of this award. Roger gave a brief paean to Paul in which he talked about their collaboration in standards work back in the 80s and 90s.
Rogers Background in His Own Words:
“After leaving Manchester University with a fresh PhD from the Metallurgy Department of Manchester University, I started as a very junior research scientist at BNF Metals Technology Centre (nothing to do with BNFL). I was very lucky to be working for two scientists with international reputations, Hector Campbell and Vic Lucey. They taught me a lot and introduced me to colleagues from all over the world. I was mostly working on marine corrosion
and other corrosion problems with copper alloys, particularly heat exchangers and pumps, although we got involved with other alloys. In the 1980’s I started testing of the new high alloy stainless steel in seawater. After 17 years at BNF I was head of the corrosion and protection department and looking for a new challenge.
I took up a post with the Weir Group in Manchester, evaluating the corrosion resistance of their new super duplex alloy ZERON 100. In addition, I found myself working with the pump group on failure analysis and selecting materials for pumps for aggressive environments of all sorts. I also found my services being requested by other parts of the Weir Group, such as desalination and materials handling, to look at failures and select materials. This involved a lot of foreign travel, which I enjoyed, and it enabled me to meet engineers from all over the globe. I am still in touch with some of these today.
One of the advantages of duplex stainless steels is their versatility, and I was always being asked to test duplex alloys in unusual and aggressive environments. These included flue gas desulphurisation (FGD), seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination, acid-leach mining, and hot concentrated sulphuric acid. Super duplex stainless steel performed well in these environments, and the test data was accepted to justify its use, such that it is now the standard alloy for some of these applications.
In 2008 Weir sold the Manchester operation to Rolled Alloys and I found myself spending even more time travelling and supporting worldwide sales. I was also continuing corrosion testing in aggressive environments, and evaluating new alloys, such as lean duplex. Finally in 2012 I retired and set up my own consulting business RF Materials. After the initial launch I have never advertised, as work seems to come in all the time. This is mostly failure analysis or materials selection.
While working at BNF, I was a member of the IOM Corrosion Committee, along with Paul McIntyre. Together, we organised a series of one day seminars on various aspects of localised corrosion. I enjoyed working with Paul, with his perpetual politeness and dry sense of humour. He encouraged me to get involved in EFC activities, which I did when working for Weir, in both the marine and oil and gas working parties. For the EFC I jointly edited, with Carol Powell, a basic guide to metallic corrosion in marine environments, for young engineers, and it continues to sell well. In the oil and gas working party I attended numerous meetings when we were writing EFC 17 (the use of CRA’s in sour environments), and I drafted some of the sub-sections. This document is still widely referenced today despite being over 20 years old.
In other standards work I was consulted on the update of ISO 6509 (testing for resistance to dezincification). I was also heavily involved in the development of ISO 15156 part 3 (CRA) from NACE MR0175 (The limits of use of metals in sour environments). This was a complicated exercise, because of the desire to list alloys in groups rather than individually, as in the NACE document. I was also vice chair of the NACE International (now AMPP) committee in charge of TM 0198 (SSRT) from 2013 to 2019, when we included improved practices and methods of data analysis, many of which have subsequently been adopted into ISO 7539-7.
In the 1990’s, I realised I had learned a lot from senior engineers, but they had rarely put their knowledge and experiences in to print. I decided that I would try to record some of my useful experiences and knowledge for junior engineers. My first book, on galvanic corrosion, appeared in 2001 and continues to be a NACE International best seller over 20 years later. I have written five other books on a range of corrosion topics, and a sixth is in production, all published by NACE International. I have co-written two other books, one for MTI with Dale McIntyre on stress corrosion cracking and its prevention in the chemical and process industries. In 2014, I was awarded the T J Hull prize by NACE International for my work in publications. I continue to give technical presentations, seminars and training sessions, many aimed at younger engineers, some of these under the auspices of the Nickel Institute. An example is the use of stainless steels in the UK water industry, which I have done for the past three years for the Nickel Institute.
One rewarding factor is the number of younger engineers who have come up to me at conferences and said how useful they find one of my books. A disappointing side is the number of failures I am asked to investigate that are due to poor materials selection, when the knowledge of the correct alloys has been available for decades. A good example is the misguided use of 2205 duplex stainless steel in seawater, and the surprise when it suffers crevice corrosion. Because of things like this I realise that I will need to go on lecturing about materials selection for quite a bit longer.”
Clearly, Roger has had a very impressive career and is a worthy winner for the Paul McIntyre award.
If you know a colleague who fills the criteria for the Paul McIntyre award, then please send their name, email, and justification for being nominated to
danny.burkle@lbbcbaskerville.co.uk
You can find more information on the assessment criteria here:
CAPTION:
Stephen Tate (ICorr President), with Roger Francis (Paul McIntyre Award Winner).
Institute News
On 15th November 2023 and on behalf of the Institute, Dr Yunnan Gao, Vice President of ICorr and Brenda Peters, (past ICorr President and Council Member) attended the Celebration of Science Event, combined with its annual Prizegiving Celebrations organised by the Science Council and held at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum.
With around 80 attendees, we felt privileged to be part of this event to celebrate the achievements of CPD Award winners, recognise volunteer contributions and applaud apprentices and their journey.
A highlight of these celebrations was an opportunity to meet with the newly appointed Chief Executive of the Science Council, Profession Della Freeth, and express ICorr’s continuous dedicated support to collaborate with the Science Council to bring the utmost benefits to both sides—to ICorr existing members and the whole science community.
From the keynote talk given by Dr. Becky Smethurst, who is an astrophysicist, author, science communicator, and Royal Astronomical Society Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, they learned a unique perspective on combining being a science communicator with being an active researcher. Other presenters included Tom Cheek (Apprenticeship Programme Manager), Adam Donnan (Board of Trustees), and Jane Banks (External Relationships Manager).
Following the awards and presentations, they used the opportunity at the networking reception to connect with fellow registrants from across the science disciplines, as well as individuals from the professional body community, industry, academia, and government.
Note: ICorr is licenced by the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist (CSci), and many professionals working in the industry have achieved CSci through ICorr.
• Details of all Award winners may be found at: www.sciencecouncil.org/blog/2023/11/15/celebration-of-science-2023-announcement/
• To find out more about future events held by the Science Council and its professional body Members see their website: www.sciencecouncil.org/news-blog-events/
Chartered Scientist Awards.
CAPTION:
Brenda Peters (ICorr past president and ICorr Science Council representative) with Science Council Chief Executive Professor Della Freeth and Dr Yunnan Gao (ICorr Vice President).
