Institute of Corrosion

Structural Concrete Alliance Industry Day 2024
2024-09-11 | Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QD, United Kingdom
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 concrete.
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Electrochem 2024
2024-09-11 18:00 - 2024-09-13 20:00 (Europe/London) | John Dalton Building, Ground Floor, Chester Street, All Saints, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom
Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Corrosion, Society of Chemical Industries and Manchester Metropolitan university would like to welcome you to Electrochem2024 to be held 11-13 Sept at the new John Dalton Science and Engineering Building. Please reserve the dates on your calendars. The list of invited speakers, exhibitors, abstract submission links and registration links including preferred list of hotels with discount for conference attendees will be updated shortly.
Presentation modes:Oral presentations or posters
Themes:1. Energy 2. Sensors 3. Corrosion Science 4. Sustainability 5. General Electrochemistry
Registration rates: Student/retd member early bird £200Member early bird £316Non-member early £395Student non-member early £250Student/retd member late £260Member late £364Non-member late £455Student non-member late £325
Registration includes welcome reception at 6 pm on 11-09-2024 and gala dinner at 7 pm on 12-09-2024.RSC may apply additional VAT and credit card processing fees to the above registration rates.
SPEAKERS

Prof. Bilge YildizDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, MIT, United States
https://dmse.mit.edu/faculty/bilge-yildiz/

Prof. Ifan E. L. StephensDepartment of Materials, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/i.stephens

Prof. Andrea E. RussellSchool of Chemistry, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/research/staff/aer1.page

Prof David ShoesmithDept of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, Canada
https://www.uwo.ca/chem/people/faculty/shoesmith.html

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ICorr Wales and South-West Branch event
2024-09-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Mott Macdonald, 10 Temple Back, Bristol, BS1 6FL, United Kingdom
The Talk:
Selection of cathodic protection systems for reinforced concrete structures
Cathodic protection is a corrosion management strategy for deteriorating reinforced concrete structures or it can be used as preventative measure in situations where corrosion may be expected during the service life as a result of the environmental exposure conditions. The technology has advanced over time. There are now a number of different systems that can conveniently be considered in three categories, including impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP), hybrid cathodic protection (HCP), and galvanic cathodic protection (GCP).
The selection of the most suitable cathodic protection system is dependent on various factors that include technical applicability, environmental impact, sustainability, health, safety and wellbeing and whole-life costs. The system with the lowest whole-life costs may not be the most sustainable and environmentally friendly solution over the whole life when the weighting of non-technical aspects is increased during such an assessment. In recent years there has been a significant push in the UK from authorities to improve sustainability, reduce the environmental impact and risk to health, safety and wellbeing in addition to mainly assessing construction and operation costs and technical applicability.
The presentation will give an overview of the various systems and their advantages and disadvantages to inform the option selection process with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact.
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Northwest Branch - 53rd Annual General Meeting - Corrosion: Past, Present and Future
2024-10-01 16:30 - 21:00 | Luther King House, Brighton Grove, Manchester, M14 5JP, United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday 1 OctoberTime: 16:30 (for refreshments) – 19:00 (meal and social)Venue: Luther King House, Brighton Grove, Manchester M14 5JP
The Institute of Corrosion Northwest Branch invites you to its Annual General Meeting: “Corrosion: Past, Present and Future”. The AGM will follow talks by two guest speakers on the following topics:

200 years of Cathodic Protection, (Paul Lambert Mott MacDonald): Paul will give an outline of Humphry Davy’s discovery and its use in corrosion prevention.
Non-Destructive Testing Challenges in the Net Zero World (Dr Patricia Conder, ESR Technology) This talk will look cross sector from Hydrogen and CCUS to Wind and Solar to share some insight into the challenges the transition to Net Zero poses to NDT and how corrosion and materials engineers can assist meeting these challenges

The NW Branch AGM will follow the talks, with the following agenda:

Apologies for absence
Minutes of 52nd Annual General Meeting
Matters Arising
Chairman’s Report Potential visits to Manchester University Opportunities for University Student Chapter
Treasurers Report
Secretaries Report
Membership Report
Election of Officers
Any other business*

* Any other relevant business should be notified to the secretary (Brenda.peters@analysis-scientific.co.uk) 7 days prior to the meeting to be included on the agenda.
Please follow the link to register in advance for this event (Please specify in the link if you have any additional dietary or access requirements):
If you have any queries please contact Greg Brown, NW Chair: nwchair@icorr.org Tel: 0161 9264554
INSTITUTE OF CORROSION 5 St. Peters Gardens Marefair Northampton NN1 1SX
Tel: +44 (0) 1604 438222

Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Training
2024-10-08 08:00 - 2024-10-09 17:00 | ICorr HQ, Corrosion House, 5 St. Peters Gardens, Northampton, NN1 1SX, UK, ICorr HQ, Corrosion House, 5 St. Peters Gardens,, Northampton,, NN1 1SX,
Course Availability
October 2024Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday 8 th and 9 th October 2024Location: ICorr HQ, Corrosion House, 5 St. Peters Gardens,Northampton, NN1 1SX, UK.Lunches, tea, and coffee are included in the cost.
Cost: · £1,800+VAT without examination (A certificate of attendance willbe provided)· £1,900 + VAT including examination (if passed, you will qualify forthe CUI Practitioner Certificate.)· These costs represent a 20% reduction on the standard courseprice, but this price is only available for the October course.
More info https://www.icorr.org/corrosion-under-insulation-cui/

ICorr London Branch - In-person Technical Presentation
2024-10-10 18:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
In-person Technical Presentation
Ali Morshed : “Why Effective MIC Control is Still a Major Challenge in the Industry”
Lancaster Hall hotel, Bayswater, London, 6.30pm. Refreshments and networking 7.30-9.00pm
Abstract:
Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) still remains as a major integrity threat and cause of failure for many upstream, midstream and downstream, oil and gas assets – in spite of the continuous technological advances in the areas of oilfield microbiology, metallurgy and chemicals.
MIC can be defined as corrosion influenced by the presence, or activity, of microorganisms. Such microorganisms can cause corrosion problems for various oil and gas assets either directly or indirectly. The corrosion damage inflicted by them is considered direct when they create or further increase the environment’s corrosivity (e.g., by acid production through their metabolism). The damage is considered indirect when they attack, deteriorate or weaken, a corrosion control measure already in place, thus further promoting corrosion. Such affected corrosion control measures include surface coatings and some corrosion control chemicals such as certain types of oxygen scavengers.
Locations or systems most susceptible to bacterial contamination and MIC include, but are not limited to:

Sea water injection
Fire water
Drains
Cooling water
Sand wash water (where treated sea water is used to wash the sand accumulated in various pressure vessels)
Water displacement systems (where treated sea water is used to empty a product storage tank)
Wet product transfer pipelines
Wet product storage tanks

The important caveat regarding MIC is that prevention is always better than cure, because microbial control once lost, may take years to restore, if at all!
Extensive field experience from both the UK’s North Sea sector and the Persian Gulf region indicates that the main root cause of the encountered MIC leaks, failures, and issues, has been either the total lack, of or inadequate, knowledge and expertise in relation to bacterial and MIC basics and fundamentals among the pertinent personnel.
More precisely, MIC incompetency has been the main culprit behind the encountered MIC leaks and failures. In general, the observed MIC incompetency can be divided into the following four subject areas:

Bacterial nourishment and growth conditions
Bacterial and MIC monitoring
Bacterial and MIC assessment
Bacterial and MIC control

The last three items, when are incorporated with each other comprise the overall bacterial and MIC mitigation process, as was mentioned earlier.
Simultaneously, it has also been observed that oil and gas assets which successfully managed and controlled the MIC integrity threat were the ones whose relevant personnel possessed adequate MIC competency, mainly due to MIC training they had received.
While MIC incompetency remains the main root cause of bacterial and MIC problems, timely, practical, and adequate MIC training is regarded as the main solution and way forward for tackling the existing MIC issues for the oil and gas assets concerned.

ICorr Fundamentals of Corrosion or Engineers Course
2024-10-14 09:00 - 2024-10-18 17:00 | Institute of Corrosion, Corrosion House, 5 St Peters Gardens, Marefair, Northampton, NN1 1SX, United Kingdom
This industry leading course provides direct access to professional membership of ICorr, for those with relevant experience. Corrosion management, failures and remediation commonly occur throughout all branches of engineering where metals are part of the structure or process. FOCE is a corrosion course that covers the basic principles of corrosion that are needed by engineers to understand why and how failures occur, actions that can be taken to manage the ongoing corrosion and/or remediate the structure, and options to prevent further corrosion, where possible. The course is presented as a series of modules, starting with essential background information about the corrosion process and then applying the basic principles to common engineering metals, including stainless steel, aluminium, and copper alloys.
Both the general and the different types of localised corrosion such as crevices, pitting, bi-metallic corrosion, etc., is considered. Common atmospheric and immersed conditions, re-bar in concrete, high-temperature atmospheres, water treatment, buried pipes, etc are considered to understand corrosion.
Corrosion management strategies, including material selection, cathodic protection, surface preparation, coatings, chemical treatments, inhibitors, etc., are included in the course.
The role of the corrosion engineer is described and includes investigation of failed components, inspection, and testing of samples, with practical examples and case histories included in the course notes.
As a classroom-based course, FOCE is provided in English by an experienced, practicing corrosion consultant. A copy of the training material is provided to each attendee. Questions and active participation are encouraged throughout the course, as many participants enjoy learning about the additional real-life examples that are provided by fellow attendees. Fun quizzes are held each morning so both the candidates and the tutor can assess their progress during the week on an ongoing basis. One-on-one sessions can be arranged where a student has a specific module requirement.
The learning modules are given over four intensive days, and candidates for the examination on the final day are encouraged to revise the material each evening to ensure that they understand the course content.
At the end of the course, all attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance, which shows that they have been present for all the modules.
After passing the examination, participants receive a Certificate of Achievement, which demonstrates that they have received sufficient corrosion training to apply directly for a Professional grade of Membership of ICorr, such as TICorr or MICorr, depending on the other requirements of the membership grade.
Previous attendees of the course have ranged from complete beginners in corrosion (zero previous knowledge) to practicing Corrosion Consultants and some of the comments received from participants are given below.
Please note that FOCE specifically geared for professional membership is not a Cathodic Protection or Protective Coatings Inspector type course and does not provide these qualifications. Those courses are available separately through ICorr’s specialist training providers and further details are available on the ICorr website.
ICorr also offers many other specialist courses in Microbial Corrosion, Oil and Gas related corrosion topics, intumescent coatings, etc. Details of all ICorr courses are available on the Institute website.
FOCE course cost is currently £1650 + VAT and includes a copy of the course notes, lunch each day plus tea and coffee.
The course fee must be paid in full before the delegate can attend the course. Potential delegates can fill in the application form on the website and contact ICorr for making payments.
Additional dates in 2024 will be posted in Corrosion Management magazine and on the ICorr website: https://www.icorr.org/fundamentals-of-corrosion-for-engineers/ Recent feedback from delegates
1. Great course, which I will certainly recommend to others.
2. The (redacted) project and myself have definitely gained as a result. With the knowledge gained I have been identifying issues on site and poor practices that are now being addressed. As a result Line Managers have sent me to undertake checks of the Civil Engineering works in areas I do not normally inspect.
3. I really enjoyed the course – you have a great teaching style, very clear and logical, it made the material easy to follow.

JOINT EVENT: ICORR ABERDEEN BRANCH AND BINDT NORTHEAST SCOTLAND
2024-11-07 14:55 - 16:05
Online Presentation Only Registration link:
Case Studies A Pathway To Thickness Measurement Locations (TMLs) Digitalisation
SpeakerDr. ChengHuan Zhong – Inductosense Limited
Approximate Event Programme:
14:55 – 15:00 Webinar Login / Set-Up.15:00 – 15:10 Introductions ICorr and BINDT15:10 – 15:50 Technical Presentation15:50 – 16:00 Q&A Session16:05 – 16:05 Closing Remarks
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ICorr AGM 2024
2024-11-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
An ‘In-person’ Event at: Neville Hall (Neville Hall Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1SE- Sat. Nav.).13th November 2024With associated “Offshore Wind Technical Program”
Event with Lunch is Free of Charge to attend.
Evening: Drinks reception, gala dinner and live jazz band (limited places)
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ICORR London Branch
2024-11-21 03:30 - 21:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
ICorr 2024 Young Engineers Programme: Final Presentation Evening
The ICorr London Branch and Young ICorr invites you to join Young Engineer Programme (YEP) final and presentation evening on Thursday, 21 November 2024.
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Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steels
2024-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Village Hotel Aberdeen, Prime Four, Kingswells, Aberdeen, AB15 8PJ, United Kingdom
Village Hotel Aberdeen, Prime Four, Kingswells Aberdeen, AB15 8PJ
Corrosion causes plant shutdowns, waste of valuable resources, loss or contamination maintenance, expensive over design and jeopardises safety. This course addresses the various corrosion mechanisms which can occur when using stainless steel materials in various industries. Real-life case studies and solutions from our vast experience in Failure Analysis will be presented. Course cost: £425 + VAT for BSSA & ICORR members,£475 + VAT for non-members
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CP Level 4 Exams - Northampton HQ
2024-12-05 08:00 - 17:00
CP Level 4 Exams
Northampton HQ
5 December 2024

ICorr London Branch Christmas Luncheon
2024-12-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Royal Overseas League, St James's, London, SW1A 1LR, United Kingdom
For information on sponsorship and enquiries abouts, contact, londonchair@icorr.org

ICorr Wales and South West England Branch
2024-12-11 13:00 - 16:30
Online via TEAMS
Registration for the event
Event is Free of Charge to attend. Link will be sent following registration.
Corrosion and Ethics: Navigating Heritage Preservation Challenges
Speakers: Dr Nicola Emmerson, Cardiff UniversityDr Paul Lambert, Mott MacDonald
Event Programme: 13.00 – 13:10: Introductions13:10 – 13:40: Technical Presentation – Nicola Emmerson13:40 – 14:10: Technical Presentation – Paul Lambert14:10 – 14:30: Q&A
The Talks
Corrosion Science for Heritage ContextsCathodic Protection of Heritage Steel-Framed Buildings
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ICorr Midlands - Webinar on Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Management
2024-12-12 14:00 - 17:00
ICorr Midlands Branch, sponsored by CorrosionRADAR, is hosting an insightful webinar on “Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and its Predictive Management”.
This session offers valuable insights into why Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) remains a persistent challenge for the oil, gas, and petrochemicals industry, and explores how predictive management strategies can address these issues effectively.
Hear from Ian Coleman, Site Mechanical Discipline Leader at Dow, and Philip Yule, CorrosionRADAR’s Business Development Manager for the Americas, as they share their expertise and insights during this in-depth discussion.
By attending, you’ll also have the chance to:
– Earn CPD Credits
– Get your questions answered by industry experts
Submit your questions in the comments for a chance to have them addressed during the session.
Date: 12th December 2024
Time: 14:00 GMT
Registration: Link
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London Branch Meeting - Esteban Amirante “Implementation Of A Digital Twin For An Offshore Structure”.
2025-01-09 18:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
Talk: Esteban Amirante – “Implementation Of A Digital Twin For An Offshore Structure”
Arrival: 18:00 – 18:30 (Refreshments will be provided)Presentation: 19.30 – 19.30Apres Presentation: 19:30 – 20:00 (or later)Venue: The York Room, Lancaster Hall Hotel35 Craven TerraceLondonW2 3EL
Abstract The Digital Twin for an offshore structure represents a revolution in asset management, far beyond simple 3D digitalization. This innovation promises to transform how assets are managed and decisions are made. The Digital Twin provides a digital replica of an offshore asset, enhancing clarity and efficiency in managing corrosion control systems.
Current corrosion data management is plagued by fragmented data and time-consuming processes. The Digital Twin addresses these issues by offering a comprehensive, color-coded visual representation of the asset, where green indicates expected conditions and red signals the need for attention. This tool goes beyond visualization; it integrates survey data and predicts future performance, ensuring timely intervention and maintenance.
Key features include monitoring sacrificial anode depletion, remaining life, and mass. The Digital Twin plans anode replacements and predicts protection potentials across the entire structure, moving beyond limited survey locations. It aligns with the asset’s lifespan, requiring minimal updates and providing systematic monitoring.
Additionally, the Digital Twin serves as an early warning system, predicting anomalies before they occur. It can simulate and explore various scenarios, empowering departments to make informed decisions based on predicted outcomes. This not only streamlines workflows but also unleashes significant cost savings and time efficiency.
In essence, the Digital Twin is an innovative partner, enhancing decision-making and mitigating risks. It represents a leap into the future where operations are optimized, and decisions are bold and informed. Welcome to the era of the Digital Twin, where innovation meets intuition.
Biography:
Esteban earned degrees in mechanical engineering and a master’s in business administration, enabling a successful career in developing new businesses. As International Business Development Manager at CM BEASY LTD, he fosters a double-digit annual growth through global expansion of the UK firm’s industry-leading offerings and solutions. Leveraging his technical expertise and commercial acumen, he builds international partnerships and spearheads the development of new products tailored to customer priorities. His leadership on defence projects worldwide showcases BEASY’s British technology innovation, working in many programmes.
Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, MBA

North West Branch Social Event
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00
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Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steel
2025-01-15 10:00 - 16:00
ONLINE COURSE
Corrosion causes plant shutdowns, waste
of valuable resources, loss or contamination maintenance, expensive over design and jeopardises safety. This course addresses the various corrosion mechanisms which can occur when using stainless steel materials in various industries. Real-life case studies and solutions from our vast experience in Failure Analysis will be presented.
Course cost: £325 + VAT for members, £375 + VAT for non members
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ICorr India Branch Event
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:30
Start Time: 4:00 PM (Indian Standard Time)Online Presentation OnlyRegistration link:
Event is Free of Charge to Attend, Prior Registration is Required. .
Talk 200 Years of CP and OPCSpeaker: Professor Paul Lambert Mott MacDonald
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A "Neat" Solution: How Whisky-Inspired Fabric Maintenance Keeps Offshore Oil & Gas Assets in Top Shape
2025-01-28 17:30 - 20:00 | The Net Zero Technology Centre, Queens Road, Aberdeen, The Net Zero Technology Centre Queens Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Joint Meeting with Energy Institute
(Evening Event) ~ Energy Institute Hosting
Company: Asset One
Speaker: Roy Milne
17:30 arrival for 18:00 to 20:00
In-person (hosted by EI)

Venue: The Net Zero Technology Centre
Queens Road Aberdeen

Central Scotland Event
2025-01-29 18:00 - 20:00
Technical Talk: Deep Optimization for Cathodic Protection: Advanced Technology

North East Branch - Tour of Newcastle Castle Keep
2025-01-30 08:00 - 17:00

Southwest and Wales Event
2025-01-30 08:00 - 17:00
Tackling Bracket Corrosion in Marine Boiler Superheaters: Challenges and Solutions

Corrosion performance of wire and arc additive manufactured 316L stainless steel with and without stress-relief heat treatment.
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North West Branch - Committee Meeting
2025-02-11 18:00 - 21:00
In person event

London Branch Event - Technical Talk
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
The London Branch of the Institute of Corrosion would like to invite you to the February 2025 meeting.
The meeting will be held on the 13th of February 2025 at:
The York Room, Lancaster Hall Hotel35 Craven TerraceLondonW2 3EL
Door opens at 18:00 for talk to begin at 18:30.
This month’s talk is:
Dr. Mohammad Seyed Hosseini “Lesson-Learned from a Root-Cause Failure Analysis Conducted on a Subsea Sour Gas Pipeline”.
Full details can be found here

North West Branch - YEP Case Study Day
2025-02-19 08:00 - 17:00

South Wales and South-West Branch event
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
More information to follow – In Person Event

Phased Array PA-CAT - Online
2025-02-25 15:00 - 18:00
Joint Event with BINDT
Speaker: Paul Holloway

Central Scotland Event
2025-02-26 18:00 - 21:00
Cost-effective corrosion protection using two-pack epoxy coatings in an aerosol and protecting nozzles and flange faces, using alternatives to hand coating
