Institute of Corrosion

London Branch Webinar
2023-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
We are pleased to announce our first webinar of 2023 ‘Career of a Corrosion Engineer’ with Bill Hedges who will share the story of his distinguished career. This webinar is mainly for students and early career professionals, but as always anyone is welcome!
Date: 27 February 2023 at 14:00 GMT.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eU5V6QsD

ICorr Technical Event
2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:50
Latest News – Upcoming Aberdeen Technical Events
Enterprise Digital Solution for Asset Integrity Management
While everyone is aware that we are in the digital age, the ambitions of a company and the means at disposition to fully practice digital solutions are still often insufficient and/or inadequate. As known, Data is inferred as Black Gold in this current era IR4.0. Currently, the databases contain millions of records extracted through the various system interfaces that can enable understanding of complex relationships between many variables interactively.
This presentation will highlight the holistic approach in managing Asset Integrity Management data using Enterprise Digital Solution for oil and gas and related industries. In today’s fast changing business landscape and aging assets any AIMS digital solution need to have an inherent capability to adopt to these changes and hence a flexible system configuration approach is a necessity and a requirement rather than nice to have. A custom-built software system which is best in class having One corporate system for all upstream and downstream assets providing common understanding across all businesses. A software system to be holistic in approach using next generation technology and significantly reduces cost associated in maintaining fragmented systems. A complete system with AIM solution for every asset class and associated equipment which is built on the latest codes, standards, industry guidelines and best practices, including ISO 55000.
You will find on how to improve work processes to achieve optimum work efficiency, communication between departments and improve efficiency by eliminating duplication of work.
You will find how the integration platform helps interfacing the AIM system with the existing corporate systems and operational data systems to achieve
continuous update of AIMS models. This helps operators with up-to-date health status of the assets in the form of KPIs and help operators take timely key decisions on asset integrity. A system that can be accessed from anywhere and at any time which is powerful, robust and fast module development platform. A system that meets all the modern features and functionality that is needed to function the technical integrity of oil and gas smoothly. A dedicated system meets the overall Company Asset Integrity Management (AIMS) requirements that covers the entire Asset Integrity work process, all disciplines and analytics specific to each discipline.
Company / Speaker (s) Company: Ankaa Consulting Presenter: Raza Amin
Location: Zoom Event – Registration for this Event will be emailed from ICorr HQ nearer the time.

ICorr London Branch’ Speaker name – Brian Bennett, ChampionX
2023-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
Speaker name: Brian Bennett
Presentation title: Development of Multifunctional Corrosion Inhibitor Products Used for Cleaning Produced Water Systems
Oil and gas produced water handling systems can be prone to fouling. Fouling can occur from incomplete separation resulting in hydrocarbon carrying through to the water handling infrastructure. Other particulates can also carry through or form due to the changing conditions as the fluids and gas are processed. As the fluids cool and acid gases are flashed off increased scaling tendencies and iron sulphide formation can occur. The hydrocarbon can act like a glue that helps to bind the other particulates together and deposit on the pipe surfaces. Deposition also creates areas for bacteria to proliferate. Corrosion mechanisms change from those created by the acid gases dissolved in the water to under-deposit or microbiologically influenced corrosion when heavy fouling occurs.
This presentation outlines the laboratory work undertaken to develop a chemical solution for oilfield cleaning of hydrocarbon, iron sulphide and calcium carbonate scale deposition while maintaining a product compatible with mild steel such that it could be stored or applied in carbon steel infrastructure. In addition to the development work it will highlight the application of the product in the field in a salt water processing facility experiencing deposition issues.
Biography: Brian Bennett began working in the oil and gas chemicals sector in research and development 15 years ago developing corrosion inhibitors and biocides in addition to corrosion inhibitor and microbiological test methods. He started with Nalco Company in the United States and now leads a research team out of the United Kingdom supporting ChampionX business in the European, Asia Pacific, Sub Saharan Africa and Middle East sectors.
Qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Schedule:
18:00 – Arrival at venue
18:30 – Presentation
19:15 – Q&A followed by refreshments / networking
Venue:
Lancaster Hall Hotel
​35 Craven Terrace
London
W2 3EL
Nearest Tube / Train Station: Paddington Station (approx. 5 mins walk)

Science Council Professional Development Day 14th March
2023-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Institute of Physics (IOP), Caledonian Road, London, N1 9BU, Caledonian Road, London, N1 9BU, United Kingdom
The event has been organised in collaboration with their Member Bodies, as well as with colleagues from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Government Science & Engineering Profession (GSEP) and the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS).
With opportunities to connect with your fellow registrants from the science community, the day is designed to gain insights and developments from across the science field. Featuring presentations and workshops delivered by experts from Member Bodies, your fellow registrants, industry and academia.
Get a ticket for your place today to avoid disappointment. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/professional-development-day-tickets-492268858407
You can also find an information pack which includes accessibility information and how to get support to attend the event https://sciencecouncil.org/web/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Information-pack_Professional-Development-Day.pdf

HQ Event Northampton - 16 March – CP L4 Examination
2023-03-16 08:00 - 17:00

HQ Event Northampton - 20-24 March – Fundamentals of Corrosion Course.
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-24 17:00
The next Fundamentals of Corrosion course is presented by the Institute of Corrosion. The course will be based on practical information and hands-on examples as well as relevant background theory. Attendees on the course will be given a wide-ranging introduction to all the major aspects of corrosion engineering.
Successful completion of the course and the associated examination will required for obtaining Professional membership of ICorr for those without either formal qualifications in corrosion or the relevant time experience.

Who is the course for?
The course will be suitable for engineers, paint inspectors, designers, technicians and scientists wishing to expand their career opportunities into the corrosion field or wanting to broaden or refresh their knowledge of corrosion in general.
Civil, mechanical, chemical and naval engineers will find the course aids their ability to assess potential or actual corrosion situations and to be able build anti-corrosion measures and strategies into their projects. It will also help to understand the mechanisms and causes of common premature failures.
The course will take place over a 5 day period in a classroom format; four days being talks and practical sessions and the fifth day being a short review and the examination. There will be opportunities to ask questions at all times during the course.Course Content.

The course will include:

Corrosion of common metals.
Basic corrosion science.
Common corrosion mechanisms; galvanic, crevice, pitting, deposition, corrosion under deposit/lagging, stress corrosion and cracking.
The electrochemical series and its practical uses.
Methods for preventing or managing corrosion, including Inhibitors/passivation.
Introduction to cathodic protection.
Surface preparation challenges, paints & coatings.
Corrosion and environmental conditions.
Material selection & design.
Corrosion testing and monitoring.

Course Presenter.
The course will be presented by Dr Jane Lomas (FICorr).
Jane is an experienced corrosion & coatings engineer at Amtec Consultants Ltd with a multi-disciplinary background. She has over 30 years practical experience of marine corrosion and building coatings issues, from project design, through new building to guarantee claims; ongoing coating maintenance problems and repair issues.
She also works on a global basis with failure investigations and product liability claims in the automotive, industrial, aerospace and water treatment industries as an investigator and problem solver.
Jane manages multi-company projects for both R&D purposes and claims cases and also runs the laboratory at Amtec.

Fellow – Institute of Corrosion (FICorr)
Honorary Secretary, Trustee and Council Member of ICorr.

Guest Presenter:
Dr Les Callow is a metallurgist and corrosion engineer with over 40 years practical experience of corrosion across a wide range of industries. Currently, he is primarily working as a technical expert for many litigation cases and appears at arbitration, court, etc, as an expert witness.
The cost will be £1050 + VAT per person and includes lunches and refreshments on each day. Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation and information on local hotels, etc can be provided on request.
Due to the size of the room available, this course will be limited to 10 people, so early booking is recommended.
Please download booking form and send to admin@icorr.org
Further information on the course can be obtained from the Institute of Corrosion: admin@icorr.org

Latest News - Upcoming Aberdeen Technical Events
2023-03-28 18:00 - 19:50
Zoom Event – Registration for this Event will be emailed from ICorr HQ nearer the time.
Company: Virtuosity
Presenter: Kevin McDonald
Effective Pipework analysis and inspection planning using Digital Twins
Integrity of pipework is essential for safe and reliable operation of process plants. Inspections are traditionally performed at large numbers of individual test points with results recorded in an inspection database. In general, this data is subject to relatively simple analysis with the results used in integrity management decisions. However, this traditional approach can be heavily influenced by poor processes, outliers or errors for example; incorrect entry of results, not recording higher thickness readings than those obtained previously, and inconsistencies in inspection location are some examples of how error can be introduced into this process. This could lead to poor integrity decisions. Analysis of pipework data, which is in general restricted to the difference between two thickness readings relative to the dates the readings were taken, can then be driven by measurement error.
A novel alternative is to consider historic datasets as a whole and look at long-term statistical behaviour to consider how corrosion could be affecting pipework. This approach looks at whole datasets to determine behaviour before considering any sub-groupings of data points that are showing similar behaviour. For example, straight sections of vertical pipework may be showing higher evidence of corrosion than other feature types. Considering sub-groupings of features within a pipework circuit has several benefits: a more representative statistical corrosion rate can be calculated per sub-group that will yield better insight into corrosion behaviour, an illustration of points that could have been over inspected or under inspected, and information on features that may be of concern on other circuits. This methodology can deliver more efficient and targeted inspections, which represents significant cost savings in the form of lower inspection costs, and better planning of when repair or replacement may be necessary.
This approach is underpinned by simple and effective access to the data, which is linked to a 3D mini digital twin. The mini-Twin also hosts a variety of data, as well as individual test points, corrosion maps, can house inspection histories, photographs, and further data analysis or corrosion rates, fitness for service etc. The 3D is used to present data in efficient ways to quickly provide an overview of the health of the pipework circuit, for example inspection frequency, inspection count, corrosion rates, all of which is valuable information for engineers and asset stakeholders.

CORROSION@MANCHESTER
2023-04-03 12:30 - 2023-04-04 16:00 | Lecture Theatre B (2A.041), Engineering Building A, University of Manchester Booth Street East Manchester M13 9SS, Booth Street, East Manchester, M13 9SS, United Kingdom
Celebrate 65 years of education in corrosion science and engineering and the opening of our new laboratories.
Further details and to reserve a spot

HQ Event Northampton - 12 April – MIC Awareness Course
2023-04-12 08:00 - 17:00

Synergistic effects of influencing parameters on flow accelerated corrosion
2023-04-13
Reza Beheshty
Synergistic effects of influencing parameters on flow accelerated corrosion

Joint Meeting with Welding Institute,

ICORR NE BRANCH Event - 13th April 2023
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Visage House, Shaftesbury Ave, Jarrow, South Shields NE34 9PH, Visage House, Shaftesbury Ave, Jarrow, South Shields, NE34 9PH, United Kingdom
ICORR NE BRANCH
Event
Thursday 13th April 2023, Start Time: 18:00 (UK Time)
Atmospheric Plasma Solutions Inc. presents:
Surface preparation using PlasmaBlast technology
This is an in person event only:
Metec Group
Visage House, Shaftesbury Ave, Jarrow, South Shields NE34 9PH Short walk from Bede Metro Station and local parking available.
Event Programme (free to members and non-members):
18:00 – 18:30: Registration and Refreshments (@ Metec)
18:30 – 18:40: Introductions ICorr / PlasmaBlast
18:40 – 19:10: Technical Presentation
19:10 – 19.30: PlasmaBlast Demonstration
19.30 – 19.45: Q&A
19:45 – 19.50: Closing Remarks
19.50 – 20.50: Food and Drinks
Please register to attend this free of charge event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surface-preparation-using-plasmablast-technology-tickets-587101244627
PlasmaBlast: It’s time for a rethink
Speaker:
Glenn Astolfi
President, Atmospheric Plasma Solutions Inc.
Abstract:
Atmospheric Plasma Solutions Inc. (APS) is a 15 year old company headquartered in the research Triangle area of North Carolina. Their mission is to be the leading provider of innovative atmospheric plasma solutions for a broad range of emerging applications in defence and commercial markets.
APS has perfected the delivery of plasma at atmospheric pressures using only compressed air and electricity. The company’s flagship PlasmaBlast precision surface preparation system can remove coatings, clean surfaces and promotes adhesion that results in lower job costs, improves worker safety, and increases environmental safety. The PlasmaBlast is a complement to all replacement for abrasive blast cleaning, laser, or water jetting methods and has been proven to work above and below water.
The company systems are in use on four continents by customers including, but not limited to, the U.S. Navy, US Army, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fortune 100 firms. Additionally, APS conducts advanced atmospheric plasma research in partnership with private company’s federal agencies and leading research universities.
Unique Advantages:
• Utilizes Patented Cold Plasma Technology
• Removes coatings effectively with zero substrate damage
• Demonstrated up to 90% labour savings
• Sealed system handles harsh environments and temperatures from -30F to 105F
• Protective frame incorporates 8 isolation dampers
• Only requires air and electricity
• Hand-held, ergonomic precision pen — No vibrational impact on operator
• Media and chemical free
Biography:
Glenn Astolfi is President of Atmospheric Plasma Solutions, Inc., that manufactures atmospheric plasma coating removal systems. Prior to joining APS, Glenn led a staff of 155 people as CEO/President of Gateway Bank Mortgage (subsidiary of XBKS formerly HMPR). Prior to being sold to Union Bank this company was a residential mortgage lender operating in seven states with origination volume in excess of $1 Billion annually. He has held executive positions in the online, travel and retail industries, including but not limited to start up team member and Senior Executive of Barnes and Noble Superstores, Travelocity.com, and founder and Chief Operating Officer of TravelFest Superstores. Glenn received a BS in Finance from Florida State University magna cum laude and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Any questions to: nechair@icorr.org
Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future.
22-23/06/2023
Upcoming Event: Please pencil in the NE Branch event of the year; Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future.
A conference in collaboration with The Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineering to be held at Neville Hall in Newcastle City Centre on 22nd June with an option visit to ORE Catapult and Bates Colliery on 23rd June. There will be a Gala Dinner in the magnificent library at Neville Hall on the evening 22nd June.
The Keynote speech will be delivered by Prof Jon Gluyas; Energy, a Sustainable Future Built on an Unsustainable Past. Other presentations will be;
• BP – The challenges of developing carbon capture
• Rosen – Reuse of existing pipeline network for transportation of hydrogen
• Etc
Conference Sponsors
We are extremely grateful to the Sponsors for the Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future conference.

HQ Event Northampton - 17-21 April - MIC Extended Course.
2023-04-17 08:00 - 2023-04-21 17:00

CED Working Day and Symposium - Corrosion Prevention in the 21st Century: Learning from the past to protect the future
2023-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom
The ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division invites you to join our annual working day and symposium on Thursday, 27th April 2023.
More information to follow

HQ Event Northampton – 10 May – Council Meeting (In-Person)
2023-05-10

ICorr London Branch - Regents Canal Boat Trip
2023-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | W2 1AS, Merchants Square, Paddington, W2 1AS, United Kingdom
As a close to our 2022-23 season come and join the ICorr London Branch for a canal trip, sponsored by International Paints, from Paddington to Camden via Little Venice and return. Join your peers for networking and fun while we wind our way slowly through London.
The Route
Starting at the pick up point in Paddington we will cruise to Little Venice before heading to Camden taking in many varied views along the canal.
As we pass through the grounds of London Zoo, look out for the African wild hunting dogs known as painted wolves, the pack can often be seen as we pass their canal-side enclosure, as well as their neighbours the African warthogs. On the opposite side, you can see the newly reimagined imposing structure of Monkey Valley featuring black and white Colobus monkeys. You can see expansive landscaped gardens of stately mansion houses and classic modern villas contrasted with industrial buildings, a power station and historical architecture including ornamental iron bridges such as the pillared Macclesfield ‘blow up’ bridge.
From modern-day urban graffiti, unique architecture, and industrial heritage to landscaped gardens and wildlife, the route gives an insight into the unique mix that forms this part of London.
The details
The pick-up point for the trip is :- Merchants Square,
Paddington Post Code:- W2 1AS.
We sail at 18:00 hours so please arrive between 17:45 and 18:00. Food and drinks will be provided (Ensure you let us know dietary requirements on the registration form) The trip will be two hours returning to Paddington at 20:00 hours.
RSVP
If you would like to attend please fill out the registration form (Invite is for you and one other 18 years and over) at: – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQA AAAAAAAAAAAMAAIZlLcBUODJMSVU4S1FIMlhOQ0pVQzJJOElFTEcyWS4u
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2023 MCF / ICorr Aberdeen Webinar Week
2023-05-15 12:00 - 2023-05-19 13:00
A JOINT MCF / ICORR ABERDEEN EVENT
Monday 15th May to Friday 19th May 2023 From: 12noon to 1pm each day
Register via the MCF website:
https://marinecorrosionforum.co.uk/attend
The Webinars are Free of Charge to attend.
THEME: CORROSION UNDER INSULATION.

Keep it Dry, CUI; by Andrew Shaw [Aerogel]
Monday, 15th May 2023, 12:00-13:00 [UK time]:
Preventing the hidden Menace – How to stop CUI in its tracks; by Henry Smith [Belzona]
Tuesday, 16th May 2023, 12:00-13:00 [UK time]:
CUI Monitoring & Management using novel technologies – an end-user’s perspective; by Philip Enegela [INEOS]
Wednesday, 17thMay 2023, 12:00-13:00 [UK time]:
CUI Risk Monitoring and Case Studies; by Prafull Sharma [Corrosion RADAR] Thursday,
18th May 2023, 12:00-13:00 [UK time]:
Statistical Analysis of Inspection Data for equipment in corrosive service; by Mark Stone [IMRANDD].
Friday, 19th May 2023, 12:00-13:00 [UK time]:

Additional Information:
• Registration for this event may close hours before the start.
• Registration information will be shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate the event.
• For any additional queries / information; please email: info@marinecorrosionforum.com
For Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or to join our Mailing List, request by email to: ICorrabz@gmail.com
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ICORR ABERDEEN BRANCH JOINT MEETING WITH AMPP
2023-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | The Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7YX, United Kingdom
Tuesday 30th May 2023, Start Time: 18:00 (UK Time)
Hybrid Event (in-person & online) at:
The Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7YX
For Zoom Registration : Event is Free of Charge to attend.
Maintenance and Repair Solutions for Damaged or Aged
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London Branch Event - webinar Corrosion and Erosion Monitoring Using High Accuracy UT – Subsea, Topside and Underground
2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
London Branch ICorr is starting its first series of summer webinars! Join us on June 8th 2023 at 12:00 BST and learn more about technology of corrosion and erosion monitoring!Kjell Wold of Sensorlink will present technical solutions for corrosion and erosion monitoring subsea, topsides, pipelines and refineries and how high accuracy UT data can be used proactively for process optimization in addition to integrity management.
About the speaker:Kjell Wold holds a master in corrosion technology (electrochemistry) from Norwegian Technical University. He has more than 30 years of experience from the industry related to management, technology and business development – mostly related to corrosion and erosion monitoring. Kjell Wold is active in the corrosion industry and authored many technical articles and conference papers over the years.
Webinar Corrosion and Erosion Monitoring Using High Accuracy UT – Subsea, Topside and Underground;
Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeCspjgqHNEhsplbO07n2qIOzkZm7HMX

HQ Event Northampton - 15 June – CP L4 Examination
2023-06-15 08:00 - 17:00

Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future Event
2023-06-22 09:00 - 2023-06-23 17:30 | Neville Hall Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
The Institute of Corrosion with The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical engineers are pleased to present
Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future
A two-day event with Conference Dinner to end the first day. Day One will be presentations in Newcastle, with local field trips on Day Two.
To book onto the event
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Aberdeen Branch Event - Online Presentation
2023-06-27 17:50 - 20:30
Tuesday 27th June 2023
Start Time: 18:00 (UK Time)
Online Presentation Only Zoom Registration
Event is Free of Charge to attend. Direct Assessment for Unpiggable Pipelines Speaker: Dirk L van Oostendorp – Corrpro
Event Programme: 17:50 – 18:00 Webinar Login / Set-Up. 18:00 – 18:15 Introductions ICorr 18:15 – 18:30 Annual General Meeting 18:30 – 19:10 Technical Presentation 19:10 – 19:20 Q&A Session
19:20 – 19:25 Closing Remarks ICorr The Talk:
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North West Branch - Sherwin Williams Factory Tour and 52nd Annual General Meeting
2023-06-28 12:30 - 16:00 | Sherwin Williams, Tower Works, Kestor Street, Bolton, BL2 2AL, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 28 June 2023
Time: 12.30 (lunch) – 16:00
Location: Sherwin Williams, Tower Works Kestor Street, Bolton BL2 2AL
Sherwin Williams Paint Facility 1:00–3:00pm (12:30 for lunch)
Sherwin Williams have kindly offered a tour of their facility at Bolton. Lunch will be provided at 12:30, with the factory tour to follow. We would request that people attending the factory tour please bring their own PPE, if they have it. Mandatory PPE is safety glasses, sensible footwear (safety shoes/boots preferred but not essential for non-working visitors), bump-cap or safety helmet and some form of hi-visibility jacket. If you do not have the appropriate PPE please state this in accepting the invite and we will endeavour to provide some. There is a limit on the spaces available for the tour, these will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
AGM 3.00-4.00pm
The AGM will start at 3:00pm. It is a good time to become more involved with ICorr and the NW branch activities and nominations for the 2023 NW Branch Committee are always welcome.
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London Branch Event - Cathodic Protection: field tests and troubleshooting
2023-07-13 17:00 - 21:00
Our second summer webinar with Ennery Leon (MSc) presenting ‘Cathodic Protection: field tests and troubleshooting’ will be on 13 July at 1700 BST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dzuK5-3S
During this webinar, you’ll learn about a few field tests that can be used to evaluate the performance of a Coating and Cathodic Protection system, e.g. structure-to-electrolyte potential, CIPS, DCVG, ACVG, PCM, etc. Additionally, Ennery will offer some interesting tips & tricks from his experience with CP troubleshooting.
Speaker: Ennery Leon has more than 17 years of experience in the petrochemical, steel-making, and oil & gas industries. He’s certified as NACE Corrosion Technician, NACE MR0175 Certified User Carbon Steel, NACE Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist, and NACE CP4 Cathodic Protection Specialist. He started his career in Venezuela and now leads the Upstream Asset Integrity Team at TAQA Global in The Netherlands.
Join us live and ask all your questions to our speaker! #webinar #instituteofcorrosionlondonbranch #corrosion #corrosionprotection #cathodicprotection

HQ Event Northampton – 9 August – Council Meeting (Online)
2023-08-09 08:00 - 17:00

London Branch Event - Summer Webinar
2023-08-10 12:00 - 14:00
Dear all, you are cordially invited to our third summer webinar on 10 August at 12:00 BST. Leroy Dias will
Present on AI powered Corrosion Monitoring.
Please use this Zoom link to register: https://lnkd.in/eK9-HJs6
Corrosion is a serious threat to all assets, and more so to ships as they operate in a very harsh environment.
By using AI to monitor corrosion we can mitigate some of those threats by identifying the issues and fixing them before they can pose a problem. AI can process a large number of photos quickly and objectively thus eliminating the human centric risk of missing critical areas.
Using an AI model cleverly embedded in a code allows us to derive from the findings and send these actionable insights to ship owners thus enabling better data driven decisions. The findings are also used by ship owners to estimate the resources needed.
The mobile app allows ship’s crew to upload photos effortlessly even in offline mode, thus saving hours of crew time. Shore based managers do not need to go through lengthy reports to figure out how their asset is being maintained as the app provides a historic repository of data and AI tells them where to look.
About the speaker:
Leroy is a life-long learner who is always willing to explore. Worked for over 20+ years in the corrosion and coatings industry with a paint contractor and a paint manufacturer, and then founded a start-up known as SteelCorr in Dubai. Created and commercially launched the first AI powered Corrosion Monitoring app for the Maritime industry that is currently being used by 150+ ships worldwide.
Leroy holds following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering, NACE Protective Coating Specialist, FROSIO Paint Inspector.

The Institute of Corrosion Aberdeen branch will be holding it's 2023 Corrosion Awareness Day on 22nd August 2023.
2023-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Rysco Corrosion UK Ltd, Technology Centre, Aberdeen Energy Park, 1-2 Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GD, United Kingdom
This year we’re holding an “Introduction to Corrosion” event, designed to introduce the fundamentals of Corrosion science and engineering to attendees. Our sponsor for this year’s event is Rysco Corrosion UK Ltd.
Attendees (and their respective companies) will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of corrosion science and engineering; which can give insights to technical corrosion / materials challenges, improve their understanding of corrosion processes and raise their awareness of corrosion management, provide confidence to attendees when discussing corrosion-related issues and concerns; and sales people will gain insights to corrosion problems and needs of their customers by enabling relevant technical conversations with clients regarding corrosion issues.
Registration is now closed
We’d like go give you the opportunity to nominate attendees to the event. Note that registration is on a “first come, first served” basis.
ICorr Aberdeen branch sponsors can nominate 2 attendees Free of Charge.
Please see the attached event brochure for further details and event registration.
Best regards, and looking forward to your employees and affiliates attending the event.
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Corrosion Awareness Day 2023: Introduction to Corrosion
2023-08-22 08:00 - 17:00
Institute of Corrosion Aberdeen branch would like to invite you to the 2023 Corrosion Awareness Day. This will be a full day event hosted by industry experts; introducing attendees to Corrosion Science & Engineering.
CAD 2023
(Full Day Event)
Host: Rysco Corrosion UK Ltd.
Speakers: Various

HQ Event Northampton - 14 Sept – CP L4 Examination
2023-09-14 08:00 - 17:00

Effect of Microstructure on the Localised Corrosion and Atmospheric Stress Corrosion Cracking of 15-5PH Stainless Steel
2023-09-26 08:00 - 17:00
Topic: Effect of Microstructure on the Localised Corrosion and Atmospheric Stress Corrosion Cracking of 15-5PH Stainless Steel
Synopsis:This work aimed to enhance the mechanistic understanding of pitting and atmospheric induced stress corrosion cracking (AISCC) of 15-5PH stainless steel by establishing links between microstructural features (here affected by changing the ageing temperature, 450 °C, 540 °C and 650 °C) and susceptibility to such phenomena. Microstructural evolution was characterised using STEM EDX and differences in pitting behaviours were assessed using double loop electrochemical reactivation (DL-EPR) which found a linear trend in degree of sensitisation with ageing temperature which correlated with the increase in the presence of Cr carbides. Electrochemical noise measured by galvanically coupling dissimilar microstructures suggests that the higher temperature ageing treatment, which produced the most metastable pitting events, may have a higher probability of transitioning to stable pitting. Four-point bend specimens with Cl- salt deposits exposed to controlled temperature and humidity revealed that higher ageing temperatures were more resistant to cracking. In addition the mode of cracking changed from an intergranular pathway in 450 °C specimens to mixed-intergranular and transgranular in 540 °C whilst no cracks were observed in samples aged at 650 °C.
Joint Meeting with TWI(Evening Event)
Company: University of ManchesterSpeaker: Alyshia Keogh
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Announcement of the Young Engineer Programme 2024
2023-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 | The Corner London City, 42 Alder Street, London, E1 1EE
Date: 28th September 2023.Time: 18:30 – 20:00Location: The Corner London City 42 Adler St, London E1 1EE
Follow this link to register for the event
