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Structural Concrete Alliance Industry Day 2024
Come and join us on Wednesday 11th September 2024 at the Radisson Blue Edwardian Bloomsbury Street in London, for our brand new Industry Day event. Listen to insights from leading experts on sustainability in the construction industry, particularly focusing on...
Pipeline Corrosion Detection and Management – An Essential Overview
Innovation, Integrity, and Expertise in Pipeline Sustainability Pipeline corrosion is a and inescapable phenomenon that represents one of the most significant challenges for many industries. Manifesting in a variety of forms, it impacts longevity and integrity of...
Algeria-Germany: Signing of A Joint Declaration 
of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Hydrogen
Algeria and Germany have recently signed, a joint declaration of intent establishing a bilateral task force on hydrogen recently, with a view to strengthening and supporting investments in all the economic sectors (private and public), concerned by the development of hydrogen in the two countries.
The declaration signed by the two ministries plans to strengthen joint cooperation in the field of feasibility studies, production, processing, employment, transportation, storage and marketing of hydrogen, as well as its derivatives produced from renewable energies, beneficial to both countries, especially since the two parties plan to create an Algerian-German Task Force on hydrogen within the framework of the energy partnership, with a view to contributing to the creation of economic opportunities, while promoting the achievement of the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement (year 2015).
Energy sustainability and climate change are major issues in present era, and hydrogen, a clean and adaptable energy source, has drawn a lot of interest as a potential solution for specific situations, e.g. Transportation. The effectiveness of hydrogen production systems depends critically on materials, which also affect system durability, catalyst performance, and reaction kinetics. It will take sustained progress in materials science and engineering to realise large-scale, sustainable hydrogen production systems.
Hydrogen has potential as a medium for storing energy. The effective and secure storage and release of hydrogen for a range of applications is made possible by advancements in materials for hydrogen storage, such as metal hydrides, chemical hydrides, and porous materials. Ensuring the materials’ long-term stability and endurance under harsh operating conditions is one of the major issues in the field of hydrogen production. High temperatures, corrosive surroundings, and cycling between reducing and oxidising atmospheres are all part of many hydrogen production processes, which over time can deteriorate materials. Investigating novel materials and coatings with enhanced mechanical strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance have been the main focus of research to date. Furthermore, enhanced characterization approaches and expedited testing protocols have been utilised to assess and forecast material deterioration mechanisms, permitting the development of stronger materials for hydrogen generation.
Source: https://embmoscow.mfa.gov.dz/
Hydrogen Renewable Energy Production – Hydrogen Gas for Clean Electricity Solar and Wind Turbine Facility.
North East Branch
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