An underwater ROV for the inspection of the foundations of an offshore wind farm

An underwater ROV for the inspection of the foundations of an offshore wind farm

Researchers from the Offshore Robotics for Certification of Assets (Orca) Hub have teamed up with EDF to use a customised remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to carry out what is believed to be the first autonomous wind farm foundation inspection.

The ROV, equipped and operated by the Orca Hub, and funded by the UK’s Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council, was modified for the project at the Blyth Offshore Wind Farm. It carried out visual inspections of the gravity-based foundations of three offshore turbines over the course of four days. The trials demonstrated the ROV’s ability to work autonomously at the site, as it recorded videos to assess the exterior condition of turbine foundations and cables.

The ROV was also used to create a 3D model of parts of the underwater structure, which will be used to monitor biofouling.

North West Branch

The branch has restarted their popular ‘golf days’. This year it will be held on 29th June at Heyrose Golf Club, Knutsford. Tee off starts at 12.00, and the fee for members and guests is £32, which includes a cuppa and bacon roll). There will be a buffet at 17:30 followed by the branch AGM at 18:00. The buffet is free to ICorr members who stay for the AGM, and £10 for guests.

For further information contact the chairman at, greg.brown@mottmac.com.

ICORR Aberdeen’s 2022 Annual Corrosion Forum (ACF) – 30th August 2022

ICORR Aberdeen’s 2022 Annual Corrosion Forum (ACF) – 30th August 2022

We are very pleased to announce ICORR Aberdeen’s 2022 Annual Corrosion Forum (ACF) will be held on Tuesday 30th August 2022.  Please note that this year’s topic is focused on Energy Transition and Presserv Ltd  https://presserv.com/uk/ are the kind sponsor of this key event.  We are also proud to announce a special guest, Bill Hedges, President of the Institute of Corrosion as Keynote Speaker, (please see full day programme attached for you).  For the first time, the annual corrosion forum will be a HYBRID event and can be attended in person or virtually via a Zoom.

The venue for those wishing to attend in person will be local to Aberdeen, UK and will be communicated in due course.  There will be an early bird discount for those who register before* 1st August 2022.  There will also be a discount for attendees who are Members of ICorr. Simply supply your membership number with your application to be eligible.

Pricing details are summarised below:

Attendance Type

Regular Pricing

 

ACF Early Bird*/

ICorr Member

In Person

£149.99+VAT

 

£74.99+ VAT

(Discount Offer)

Virtual £74.99 + VAT

£39.99 + VAT

(Discount Offer)

All proceeds will support the continued work of ICorr as a leading authority on Corrosion and provider of Corrosion Prevention resources.

If you would like to attend this event, please complete  Registration form  with payment and return it to admin@icorr.org.  Please note that spaces to attend this event in person are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

We trust this event information is helpful. We look forward to your attendance.

Yours sincerely

Olubayo Latinwo
ICorr Aberdeen Branch Vice Chair”

Marine Corrosion Forum Meeting 6 July 2022 – Birmingham

Marine Corrosion Forum Meeting 6 July 2022 – Birmingham

Marine Corrosion Forum
Meeting 6 July 2022

National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, B92 0EJ

Revised program

Access Live Stream via MCF web site ‘Attend’ page

https://marinecorrosionforum.co.uk/attend

1030   Registration and Coffee/Tea
1100   Using the new Standard EN ISO 24656 ‘Cathodic Protection for Offshore Wind Structures’. Birit Buhr, Oersted
1145   Offshore Renewables Cathodic Protection, Impacts of revised DNV Requirements. Lars Lichtenstein, DNV
1230   Combined discussion on Offshore Renewables
1245   Buffet Lunch
1300   MCF News and Open Forum
1315   SCC of Austenitic Cast Iron in Seawater. Roger Francis, RF Materials
1415   Localised Corrosion of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured (WAAM) Duplex Stainless Steel. Hussam Attar, Manchester University
1530   Tea/Coffee

The Marine Corrosion Forum is recognised by the Institute of Corrosion and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology as offering technical presentations which will contribute to an individual member’s Professional Development requirements. Each agenda is also submitted for approval to the Institute of Materials, Mineral & Mining (IoM3)

The MCF reserves the right to amend the program at any time as circumstances dictate

Marine Corrosion Forum Birmingham 060722 Revised Program 040722