Founded in 1987, AUTOMA is an Italian company specialised in the production of solutions for the remote monitoring and control in the Oil, Gas, and Water sectors. The company is best known for the design, engineering, and production of advanced solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of distribution and transportation networks.
Photo: Automa G4C-Pro CP Monitoring Device
AUTOMA has introduced solutions for the remote monitoring and control of cathodic protection systems of buried metal structures in the water, gas, and oil industries, with over 45,000 units worldwide. Its cathodic protection suite offers reliable solutions for monitoring, logging and functional control of activities thanks to a variety of devices that can be used both for remotely and locally.
AUTOMA has also developed a proprietary SCADA system specifically designed for the cathodic protection field, that allows users to carry out analysis of historical data and graphs, to configure all the devices, to download reports and to receive real-time alarms.
Photo: Automa Intermediate CP Monitoring Station
The complete solution, known as GOLIAH®, offers all the necessary tools for a correct and timely monitoring in accordance with the current industry standards. This guarantees network operators a real and complete ownership of all the data and enabling a real-time and accurate control of the cathodic protection system. www.goliah.info/en/
AUTOMA’s key focus is on the quality and reliability of its products, guaranteed by international certifications and a constant commitment to innovation. Each solution is custom-designed to meet customer needs, supported by a dedicated research and development team.
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is currently in the process of becoming a Full Licensee of Engineering Council, in order to be able to provide CEng, IEng and EngTech, directly through ICorr in future. This will be a major improvement to our membership offering and member retention.
We are now looking for Professional Registration assessors (for both Applications and Interview assessment purposes).
Are you Engineering Council registered at CEng level?
Do you want to give back to the profession by helping the next generation of engineers achieve professional registration?
We are looking for volunteers to become Professional Registration Interview (PRI) assessors who will be reviewing, assessing, and interviewing applicants.
By giving us your time, you will be doing vital work, ensuring the future of the profession. All we need from you is 6 hours of your time per month.
If this is of interest to you, please reply: F.A.O Anthony Setiadi admin@icorr.org
The Institute is very pleased to welcome R-TECH Materials of Port Talbot, Wales, as a new sustaining member. R-TECH Materials works across a diverse range of industries and sectors and supports their clients with their engineering materials needs.
Aerospace – R-TECH plays an active part in the aerospace sector through its membership in the Wales Aerospace Forum and has invested in state-of-the-art testing equipment meeting the needs of the aerospace sector and is presently seeking Nadcap accreditation. On the metallic side of the business, the company has also examined a number of material failures in the aerospace sector, including fasteners and seat supports. Automotive – R-TECH has a fully accredited independent testing laboratory for the testing of polymer, composite, and metallic materials for the automotive industry, with experience of running and participating in R&D projects and delivering bespoke testing programmes for industry.
Construction – R-TECH has specialist expertise in reinforcing steels, prestressing steels, and related products, testing services regularly working on some of the most safety critical structures, including Q1 nuclear class structures. They are closely involved in the national and international standards making bodies in these areas.
Marine – R-TECH is a global testing partner for composite materials for Lloyd’s Register’s marine business and supplies a full range of integrity services, Including, design and materials evaluation, fitness for service, remaining life prediction, life extension, performance optimisation, safety, risk and reliability management, failure analysis and problem solving.
Metals Manufacture – R-TECH industrial testing equipment is capable of testing a wide range of metallic materials and can handle products ranging from fractions of a millimetre in diameter to products of 50 mm in diameter or above. Its mechanical testing capability includes tensile, compression, bend, flexure, shear, and fatigue. They can test machined samples or full-size products, and we have the capability to design and build bespoke test rigs where required. The company regularly supports R&D projects, by looking at material processing issues, investigating product quality problems, or providing an independent assessment of client complaints.
Oil and Gas – R-Tech has experience in all areas of the oil and gas industry, including platform structures, pipelines, drilling applications, FPSO vessels, and risers, which can see some of the harshest working environments. Its staff ensures the integrity and reliability of materials for oil and gas service that are critical to continued safe production.
Petro-Chemical – R-TECH is the primary metallurgical support partner for a large number of UK refineries. Services for the petrochemical sector include: • Plant integrity assessment failure analysis, on site condition assessment, expert witness, research and development.
Power Generation – R-TECH has particular expertise in high temperature plants, where the use of austenitic stainless steel in certain types of power plants is common. They have conducted a number of research and development programmes on the thermal degradation of austenitic and have developed a unique life assessment tool based on plant condition assessment, and our own world-leading in-house model, which is the result of several years of research. Training Services – R-TECH is an established training provider for the servicing industry, energy operators, and institutes, including BSSA (British Stainless Steels Association) and most recently ICorr.
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.
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
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:
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.
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.
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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