It with pride and pleasure that I have now been a CORREX senior trainer for 10 years, June 2014. The opportunity came about by chance in the absence of a trainer at the time a course was due to be delivered. I was asked by the then MD of CORREX Bob Crundwell, could I do the training at the Elcometer facility in Manchester for 10 new ICATS trainers? At the time, my wife Jo and I sat on the Highways 19A committee on behalf of contractors, as was known by Bob. I quickly learned the subject material and delivered the course, which was enjoyed by all. 10 years later, still here and looking forward to the future with CORREX.
ICATS 20 Years Old
ICATS has just turned 20 years of age, how amazing. Before the ICATS courses were written there was no formal industrial painter training in the UK. A structured learning course was required by the large asset owners. One that would help improve Health and Safety practices on site and in house, one that would improve preparation and painting of surfaces, and reduce injury. Delivering quality work, safely. Where ICATS was primarily designed for Highways, it is now embraced by every part of our industry. I look forward to the next 20 years.
Going from Strength to Strength
As the 20th birthday of ICATS comes and then goes into its 21th year, it has become the request and mandated terms for painting of many structures and assets across the UK and now globally. Including, roads and rail, bridges and buildings, floors and equipment.
Many thanks to the continuing support of our clients and welcome to those about to join us. We have all had a serious impact on our most impressive trade, great stuff everyone.
Regards Kevin Harold CORREX Managing Director
CORREX Ltd
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CEOCOR is the European society that has been studying and reporting on corrosion and protection of buried pipelines for some 50 years. It covers pipelines carrying drinking water, waste water, oil and gas, transmission and distribution, internals and externals.
Its members comprise most of the leading experts in this field in Europe. Most of the recent CEN and ISO Standards relating to corrosion and protection of buried pipelines have originated from CEOCOR technical Work Groups.
ICorr is an adherent member of CEOCOR with 2 Board Members representing ICorr and the UK. In 2008 the annual CEOCOR Congress was successfully organised by ICorr in Stratford upon Avon. We would hope to have a CEOCOR Congress in the UK again within a few years.
CEOCOR is a non profit, volunteer organisation and prospers due to its free exchange of technical information, free of commercial or political pressures. Annually there is the main Congress, a significant conference of high level technical papers, a technical exhibition and meetings of the Work Groups. In 2025, 26 to 28 May, the Congress is in Ancona, an historic port city on the Italian east coast. Every year there is also a technical meeting of Work Groups, in November in Brussels. Typically CEOCOR publishes 1-2 technical Work Group Reports on significant subjects within the sector.
Dear Members of CEOCOR and other Specialists in Corrosion and Protection of Pipeline Systems,
The CEOCOR 2025 CONGRESS will be organised by the Italian Delegation to CEOCOR from May 26th 2025 until May 28th 2025 at La Mole in ANCONA, ITALY.
Authors are invited to present papers illustrating their most recent research and experiences on corrosion and protection of pipes and pipeline systems in the field of drinking water, waste water, gas and oil, dealing with both internal and external corrosion and its control.
Titles and abstracts (in approx. 10 lines in WORD format) should be submitted to the Presidents of Commission 1 and Commission 2, with copy to the Secretariat of CEOCOR before February 1st 2025 at the latest.
Full texts of the presentations should be sent to the Presidents of Commission 1 and Commission 2, with copy to the Secretariat of CEOCOR
Welcome to the November/December issue of Corrosion Management. The overall theme of this issue is “corrosion resistance alloys.”
The first technical article is contributed by Dr Roger Francis. This article underscores the importance of understanding material behaviour to optimise heat exchanger design. Practical guidelines for selecting materials are provided to ensure cost-effective and reliable performance. The second technical article, Understanding the Mechanics of Brittleness: Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) in Aluminium Alloys, authored by Dr. Mustafa Hashim and Binoy Padmanabhan, provides an in-depth exploration of LME in aluminium alloys, particularly within the oil and gas industry. The third technical article, “Offshore wind farm maintenance: a new coating toolbox,” is written by Claus Ackfeld, Joao Azevedo, and Neil Wilds. This article introduces two innovative maintenance coating solutions that cater to offshore wind structures and other demanding environments, ensuring long-term protection and performance.
In Ask the Expert Column, Sarah Bangall has contributed “Significance of PREN for the corrosion resistance of stainless steel”. This article explores the significance of PREN, its calculation, and its limitations in predicting performance in diverse environments.
We sincerely welcome all your contributions and encourage you to share your content for consideration. This includes industry news, technical articles, and photos for our “Corrosion Around Us” feature. We would also be delighted to receive submissions for our “Corrosion Morphologies” column and “Fellow’s Corner.” We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Wishing you a festive December and a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments!
With kindest regards,
Dr Shagufta Khan, FICorr Consulting Editor, editor@icorr.org
Welcome to our Final Corrosion Management Journal of 2024. This has been an emotional and landmark month for myself and on 13th November 2024, l formally handed over my duties to Dr Yunnan Gao.
Yunnan has been the Institutes’ Vice President and one of its Trustees since November 2022, providing excellent support to myself on various ICorr matters over the past two years. He has had extensive working experience in the energy sector both in the UK and overseas and has been an active ICorr Aberdeen branch committee member for the last 10 years, twice holding the Chair position, helping to reinvigorate our Aberdeen branch.
Currently, Yunnan works for bp based in Sunbury, UK. After his PhD studies at Loughborough University, UK, he has worked for operators and technical service companies including Atkins, DNV GL, LR, Repsol Sinopec, Saipem and Stork, in the areas of asset integrity and corrosion management. Yunnan is a UK Chartered Engineer (CEng), a UK Chartered Scientist (CSci), a fellow of ICorr (FICorr), a fellow of IOM3 (FIMMM) and an AMPP Certified Corrosion Specialist.
l have worked very closely with Yunnan and have every confidence that he will continue to implement our planned enhanced service offerings for our members with even further international integration so that all are served to a greater degree than ever before in the history of our Institute.
We are also very pleased to welcome Dr Anthony Setiadi to our new management team. Anthony was one of the organisers for the first ever Young Engineers Programme (YEP) and has supported this initiative through its successful iterations over the past 15 years. He has also been involved in the London branch committee as well as developing and supporting Chartership registrations to Engineering Council for ICorr.
Anthony received his PhD on materials from Sheffield University, UK, and is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Fellow of ICorr (FICorr), with experience in academia and industry covering various industries from nuclear, oil and gas and offshore wind. Currently, Anthony works as Chief Consultant for Wood Thilsted, a leading renewable energy consultancy based in London, UK. His background and expertise are in materials and corrosion engineering for offshore and subsea environments.
We wish them both every success in their new roles for the Institute and believe that together they will make a great partnership to lead the Institute from now on. Our new MoU with the Beijing based Chinese Society of Corrosion Protection (CSCP) has now been completed which will bring a most interesting program of International Webinars, Student Awards and more joint events during 2025 and 2026. We completed an extremely successful Webinar series in November with around 400 attendees altogether. Work continues developing other ICorr collaboration opportunities in India and the Middle East.
The months of November and December are particularly busy times for both our Technical and Social Institute Activities, culminating with our London Branch Dinner at the Royal Overseas League (ROSL), always a popular ICorr event. Our regional branch committees also celebrate in many different ways the hard work of their Volunteers over the previous 12 months.
I was very pleased to attend on 21st September the Young Engineer Program Final, kindly hosted by our London Branch. This was a tremendous occasion enjoyed by all, one that truly demonstrated ICorr at its best, improving and progressing the careers of our younger members, who are the future of our Institute. I offer my sincere thanks to all involved in its organisation, with a special mention to all our 2024 sponsors – bp (for the Winner’s travel to USA), AMPP (for the Conference and Leadership program), Wood Thilsted (for hosting us throughout 2024) and to LBBC and Intertek CAPCIS out of the other supporting companies of our YEP leaders Danny and Iza. Without all this generosity, it simply would not have been possible.
Please do get involved in our upcoming activities and keep an eye on the ICorr events calendar at: www.icorr.org/events/
With my best wishes for your good health and for your future careers and thank you very much for all your support over the last 10 years.Stephen Tate, President: Institute of Corrosionpresident@icorr.org
The ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division (CED) has long provided a collaborative space for professionals in corrosion engineering to exchange ideas, share experiences, and develop practical tools for industry applications. Through its working groups, the CED addresses various areas, from cathodic protection to corrosion in concrete, each driven by the needs of its members from industry, academia, and research organisations.
As the division steps into the future, it’s poised for a period of transformation aimed at enhancing its impact, broadening its membership, and strengthening its influence in the field.
Strengthening the CED’s Leadership and Community
The first step in this renewed focus is the recruitment of a vice-chair, who will work alongside the current CED Chair, Dr Danny Burkle, to steer the division’s initiatives forward. This new role will bring additional leadership support, helping to balance the demands of CED activities and ensure continuity. Alongside this, the CED is looking to bring in fresh voices by recruiting new committee members, creating a more energised and dynamic team equipped to meet the challenges of modern corrosion engineering.
One of the key goals of this reinvigoration is to enhance collaboration with Young ICorr, fostering stronger connections between early-career professionals and seasoned experts. This partnership will not only provide mentorship opportunities but also infuse the CED with innovative ideas and enthusiasm from the next generation of corrosion engineers.
If you are interested in the vice chair position, or joining the committee, contact Danny.
The Paul McIntyre Award for 2024 and 2025
The Paul McIntyre (PM) Award, a highlight of the CED’s annual events, recognises outstanding contributions to corrosion science and engineering. The 2024 award will be presented during the next CED Working Day in April 2025, aligning with Corrosion Awareness Day. The CED is committed to celebrating excellence in the field, and this award remains a prestigious mark of achievement within the corrosion community.
Nominations for the 2025 award can be submitted to Danny.
Looking Ahead to the 2025 CED Working Day
April 2025 will mark an important milestone for the CED with the hosting of the next Working Day and symposium on Corrosion Awareness Day. This full-day event will bring together corrosion professionals from diverse sectors, featuring technical talks by leading experts, active discussions within working groups, and valuable networking opportunities. With the renewed focus on engagement and learning, attendees can look forward to an event that not only provides industry insights but also fosters professional connections.
In the lead-up to this event, the CED is focused on restructuring its committees and processes to better serve its members. Danny will lead efforts to establish a ‘revitalised’ committee structure, with active involvement from Young ICorr. This refreshed approach aims to enhance the division’s offerings and ensure that each working group is well-resourced and able to make meaningful contributions to the broader corrosion community.
Building a Stronger Future for Corrosion Engineering
As the CED embarks on this path of renewal, the commitment to serving its members and advancing corrosion engineering remains unwavering. By recruiting new leadership, engaging younger members, and celebrating achievements through the Paul McIntyre Award, the CED is positioning itself as a pivotal player in shaping the future of corrosion management.
The journey ahead holds exciting possibilities for the CED and its members. With a strategic focus on growth and engagement, the division aims to create a thriving community that supports innovation, fosters collaboration, and strengthens the field of corrosion engineering for years to come.
Contact Danny for more information, for intertest in joining or to provide nominations for the PM award for 2025.
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