HQ Event Northampton - 23-27 October – MIC Extended Course
2023-10-23 08:00 - 2023-10-27 17:00 (Europe/London)

Routine Monitoring to combat Microbiological Issues in Oilfield Process Systems – Understand the Option for Better Visibility.
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Synopsis:
Even after over 35 years of practical field experience and routine monitoring in the endeavour to effectively manage microbiological proliferation and control microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), failures still lead to unplanned shutdowns, repair and replacement costs. Over the last decades, a suite of microbiological and molecular methods has become available to the oil and gas industry to gauge the adverse effect of microbes in oil and gas installations. Extensive effort has been made to understand and act accordingly on the output of these different techniques and interpret results gained from these analyses to best effect. For example, data from qPCR are used routinely alongside the traditional culture-based techniques, such as MPN (Most probable number) counts as a monitoring technique aiding in understanding the status of the offshore system and guiding the action required to be taken, whilst next generation sequencing (NGS) remains a method used for more in-depth testing, such as in failure investigations.
In this talk we will be reviewing the current status quo of monitoring techniques, looking at the different information supplied by a range of methods available – what can we conclude from MPN data versus qPCR data, what different outputs can we expect when using different sequencing platforms (Illumina MiSeq versus Nanopore MinION). We will also be looking at what are the most common monitoring practices on hand in some case studies.
ICorr Technical Event
(Evening Event)
Company: Intertek
Speaker: Dr. Heike Hoffmann

HQ Event Birmingham - 1 November – Council Meeting (In-Person) & AGM
2023-11-01
An ‘In-person’ Event at: Thinktank, (Millennium Point, Curzon Street Birmingham, B4 7AP – Sat. Nav.). 1st November 2023
All delegates will have free access to the Birmingham Science Museum during AGM breaks. https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank/highlights There will be an associated Midlands Branch Technical Event.
Event with Lunch is Free of Charge to attend.
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EEMUA 194: Subsea Engineering Basics - Materials Selection and Corrosion control on line course
2023-11-06 08:00
Preventing failures by optimal selection, specification & application of materials from the outset is key to efficient, safe & profitable subsea operations. The EEMUA 194 Subsea Engineering Basics (Materials selection and corrosion control) is a blended online learning course for engineers & others involved in the design, specification, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair or refurbishment of underwater energy production equipment & related facilities. The course is also relevant to engineers, managers & quality/integrity assurance engineers from operating companies & specialist subsea contractors. Subsea Engineering Basics has been developed & verified by industry, for industry. Read more on the course, its content, & our expert tutors Steve Paterson & Bill Hedges by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eHfnnv_Q
The flexible online learning delivery & assessment, & robust certification means that learners can be either at their work site or home working & gain relevant, industry accepted competence in a safety critical area. Registration is open for the next course starting on 6 November 2023:Register online: https://lnkd.in/eSBi4ERG#engineering #subsea #offshore #offshorerenewables #subseaengineering #oilandgas

The application of CO2 corrosivity, and humidity, modelling to gas pipeline internal corrosion management
2023-11-09
Intertek
Steve Hodges
The application of CO2 corrosivity, and humidity, modelling to gas pipeline internal corrosion management

Fundamentals Of Corrosion Course
2023-11-13 09:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00 | Corrosion House, Institute of Corrosion Corrosion House 5 St Peters Gardens Marefair, Northampton, NN1 1SX
13-17 November 2023 is the next Fundamentals of Corrosion course

#Ceocor 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 are coming back on 22/11 and 23/11, in presence, in Brussels!
2023-11-22 18:00 - 2023-11-23 22:00
💡 𝐂𝐞𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐫 is the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐢𝐥. Here the most important experts meet to bring on discussion on many technical topics organized in Working Groups (WGs).
⚡ The final documents of these Working Groups have been often used as valuable reference while writing technical international standards on cathodic protection.
❗ The topics that will be discussed during this two days, in order to advance the redaction of WGs documents, are the following:
📆 Day 1:
👉 WG K: “Overpolarization” (Convenor Markus Büchler)
👉 WG G: “Pipeline Casing control and monitoring” (Convenor Ricardo Gutiérrez)
👉 WG L: “Environmental Conditions” (Convenor Dr. Sarah Leeds)
👉 WG N: “Internal linings for steel pipelines carrying raw or potable water” (Convenor Neil Webb)
📆 Day 2:
👉 WG J: “Overline Pipeline Survey” (Convenor Neil Webb)
👉 WG M: “CP in conjunction with External Coatings” (Convenor Ashokanand Vimalanandan)
💡 If you are interested in knowing more about CEOCOR activities, and want to 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, you can visit our website 👇:
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📅 #savethedate : 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧 (𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐦) 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 2024, you can find all the info for participating here 👇:
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Electro-Chemical Noise as a means of monitoring / assessing organic coatings, along with the advances made to date
2023-11-28 08:00 - 17:00
Synopsis: tbc
Joint Meeting with IoM3/MIS
(Evening Event)
Company: University of Northampton
Speaker: Dr. Douglas Mills

Northwest Branch / Young ICorr - Career Development and University Research Event
2023-11-29 12:30 - 16:00 | University of Manchester, School of Materials, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
The Institute of Corrosion Northwest Branch / Young ICorr are holding a joint event with the University of Manchester. The event, which is open to all ICorr members as well as students, will hear from guest speaker Paul Lambert, Chair of the ICorr Professional Assessment Committee, how young engineers can develop their careers in the field of Material Science and Corrosion.
Attendees will also hear more about Young ICorr as well as the value of joining ICorr and participating in the Young Engineer Programme from Danny Burkle, past Young ICorr Chair and current Chair of the ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division. As part of the development of links between the Institute and University, the first of a series of talks on areas of corrosion-related research will be given by a student.
The event will close with a short tour of the new Material Science Building.
Please click on this link to register in advance.
If you have any queries, dietary or access requirements, please contact Greg Brown, NW Chair: greg.brown@mottmac.com Tel: 0161 9264554

ICorr NE - Guided evening walk of Newcastle upon Tyne
2023-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
ICorr NE – Guided evening walk of Newcastle upon Tyne

HQ Event Northampton - 7 December – CP L4 Examination
2023-12-07 08:00 - 17:00

Christmas luncheon
2023-12-07 12:00 - 17:00
7 December 2023
Venue: R.O.S.L. Park Place, St James’s Sreet, SW1A 1LR
11 – 11.30am pre luncheon drinks13.00 four course Christmas LuncheonEntertainent17.30 finish
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Technical Talk - ICorr London Branch
2024-01-18 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
Presenter: Michael Harrison – Sherwin-WilliamsTopic: Examination of Lining performance in Renewable and Biofuels and Feedstocks.
Refreshments from 6.00pm, presentation 6.30pm
Abstract: Global demand for renewable and bio-based fuels is expected to grow with political and consumer-led mandates on reducing greenhouse gases. A typical biofuel production facility faces numerous performance challenges which are unique to its process, feedstock, and operating parameters. Traditional developments and performance enhancements in the linings from coating manufacturers and suppliers in the Energy sector have focused on feedstocks and fuels from fossil sources (Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Coal). It cannot be assumed that these linings, with proven track record in O&G sector, can be used in the “Renewable and Bio-fuel sector” as the chemistry can be considerably diﬀerent and more aggressive. A detailed study was undertaken to examine the performance of lining systems via a series of isothermal immersion tests relevant to biofuels sector. The performance of traditional linings with a proven track record were compared to next-generation solvent free epoxy novolac linings and solvent free glass ﬂake novolac vinyl ester linings. Lessons learnt from this performance evaluation provided an array of selection tools to the Biofuel asset owners and facility managers to select the appropriate lining system for their speciﬁc process and needs.
Michael has 35 years of experience in the protective coatings industry. During this time, Michael was responsible for the development and testing of heavy duty solvent free linings with subsequent roles in business support and business development. Extra to this he has been the project lead in the revision of ISO 16961 (Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Internal coating and lining of steel storage tanks).

ICorr NE social meet up
2024-01-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-28 08:00 - 17:00

Applying materials experience from oil and gas production to carbon capture and storage in North East Scotland.
2024-01-30 08:00 - 17:00
Synopsis:
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a key technology to mitigate emissions from large-scale fossil fuel use. During transport and injection of the CO2 separate liquid phases may form depending on the phase envelope and CO2 composition. These phases can comprise of water or reaction products including strong acids and elemental sulphur. The type of liquids formed and shifts in the phase envelope can significantly influence materials integrity including fracture, corrosion, and degradation of polymers. Guidance based on experience gained from the oil and gas sector will be used to propose a process for materials selection and corrosion control that can address the specific requirements of a CCS project. The presentation will be placed in context with the historical development of a carbon capture and storage opportunity offshore Aberdeen.
Joint Meeting with Energy Institute
(Evening Event) ~ ICorr Hosting
Company: Arbeadie Consultants Limited
Speaker: Dr. Steve Paterson

Joint Meeting - ICorr Aberdeen Branch / EI - The Energy Insititute
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | The Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7YX, United Kingdom
Applying Materials Experience from Oil and Gas Production To Carbon Capture And Storage In North East ScotlandSpeaker: Dr. Steve Paterson, Arbeadie Consultants Limited
Start Time: 18:00 (UK Time)
In-Person Presentation only. Register Here
Event Registration Event is Free of Charge to attend.
Applying Materials Experience from Oil and Gas Production To Carbon Capture And Storage In North East Scotland
Speaker: Dr. Steve Paterson, Arbeadie Consultants Limited
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Technical Talk – ICorr London Branch
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
Arrival 18:00- 18.30 hoursRefreshments will be providedPresentation: 18.30-19.30 hours
Après presentation 19:30-20:00 (or later) Food and drinks (After the meeting there will be opportunity to socialise at a local hostelry)
Presenter: Paul LambertTalk Topic: 1824 and all that (or how I paid off my mortgage)
Abstract:2024 marks the 200th anniversary of Cathodic Protection (January) and the patenting of Portland Cement (October). One or other and frequently both of these important technologies has played a major role in the development of the modern built environment – not to mention my own ability to make a decent living. Now seems a fitting moment to recognise the significance of these bicentennials and consider how the future lies for them.
Biography:
Paul Lambert has over 40 years’ experience in the investigation of structural durability and degradation and in the development of novel remedial techniques for civil and building structures, most recently as Head of Materials & Corrosion at Mott MacDonald. Paul is Visiting Professor at the Centre for Infrastructure Management at Sheffield Hallam University where he carries out research into novel materials and repair technologies.
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons), PhD, CEng, CSci, FICorr, FIMMM, AMPP Corrosion Specialist
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Predictable Pipeline Performance with Polymer Liners
2024-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | The Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7YX, United Kingdom
Speaker: Mark Smithson, Subsea 7 Ltd
In-Person Presentation only.
For Registration (please use link)
Event Registration Event is Free of Charge to attend.
Event Programme:
18.00 – 18:30: Arrival / Networking / Refreshments
18:30 – 18:40: Introductions
18:40 – 19:20: Technical Presentation
19:20 – 19:30: Q&A
19:30 – 19:40: Closing Remarks ICorr The Talk:
Topic: Predictable Pipeline Performance with Polymer Liners.
Synopsis:
Polymer liners have provided a global, cost-effective solution for internal corrosion mitigation of rigid water injection flowlines for more than 25 years. The first polymer lined subsea pipeline was installed in 1994, since then more than 400km of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners have been installed for subsea water injection service by Subsea7 companies. This track record includes design conditions and qualification programs demonstrating pressures up to 1293 bar at depths of greater than 1,500 m and temperatures up to 80°C with the potential to expand all these boundaries. Further evidence of the efficacy of polymer lining as a corrosion protection technology was demonstrated on recovery of a spool from a live field after 13 years in service which demonstrated no deterioration of either polymer material or carbon steel host pipe.
More recently this well-established flowline product has been supplemented by qualification of polymer lined pipe for dynamic riser service (steel catenary riser, SCR, and Steel Lazy Wave Riser, SLWR). The qualification program included fatigue testing on both full-scale polymer-lined pipe sections and small-scale material coupons. Combined with an investigation of liner behaviour in the vertical orientation. The riser product obtained qualification to technology readiness level (TRL) 5, from the industry recognized body, DNV. A deep-water riser has since been fabricated and installed off the back of this program and is ready to enter service.Current developments in polymer lining technology have potential to offer these and other benefits in alternative service environments, such as Water Alternating Gas (WAG), production lines and new energy transition applications like Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen transportation.
Biography:
Mark is currently a senior Development engineer with the Internal Corrosion Management team for Subsea7 pipeline products.

An experienced engineer, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical engineering with industrial management from Liverpool University. Mark has been part of Subsea7’s polymer lined pipe developments and execution for more than 5 years working on a range of projects aimed at increasing the applications applicable to polymer lining. Within this role he has been responsible for increasing the qualification limits for the Linerbridge connector and currently holds two patents relating to polymer liner developments with a further application pending. Previous to joining the polymer lined pipeline team at Subsea7; Mark worked for Artis, an independent polymer consultancy where he worked on projects ranging from polymer compound development, polymer characterisation and product development to testing and process development or optimisation.

Additional Information:
Registration information will be shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate the event.

Aberdeen Technical Event
2024-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | The Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7YX, United Kingdom
Company: Subsea 7Speaker: Mark Smithson
Topic: Predictable pipeline performance with polymer liners.
Synopsis:Polymer liners have provided a global, cost-effective solution for internal corrosion mitigation of rigid water injection flowlines for more than 25 years. The first polymer lined subsea pipeline was installed in 1994, since then more than 400km of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners have been installed for subsea water injection service by Subsea7 companies. This track record includes design conditions and qualification programs demonstrating pressures up to 1293 bar at depths of greater than 1,500 m and temperatures up to 80°C with the potential to expand all these boundaries. Further evidence of the efficacy of polymer lining as a corrosion protection technology was demonstrated on recovery of a spool from a live field after 13 years in service which demonstrated no deterioration of either polymer material or carbon steel host pipe.
More recently this well-established flowline product has been supplemented by qualification of polymer lined pipe for dynamic riser service (steel catenary riser, SCR, and Steel Lazy Wave Riser, SLWR). The qualification program included fatigue testing on both full-scale polymer-lined pipe sections and small-scale material coupons. Combined with an investigation of liner behaviour in the vertical orientation. The riser product obtained qualification to technology readiness level (TRL) 5, from the industry recognized body, DNV. A deep-water riser has since been fabricated and installed off the back of this program and is ready to enter service.
Current developments in polymer lining technology have potential to offer these and other benefits in alternative service environments, such as Water Alternating Gas (WAG), production lines and new energy transition applications like Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen transportation.
Polymer liners have provided a global, cost-effective solution for internal corrosion mitigation of rigid water injection flowlines for more than 25 years. The first polymer lined subsea pipeline was installed in 1994, since then more than 400km of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners have been installed for subsea water injection service by Subsea7 companies. This track record includes design conditions and qualification programs demonstrating pressures up to 1293 bar at depths of greater than 1,500 m and temperatures up to 80°C with the potential to expand all these boundaries. Further evidence of the efficacy of polymer lining as a corrosion protection technology was demonstrated on recovery of a spool from a live field after 13 years in service which demonstrated no deterioration of either polymer material or carbon steel host pipe.
More recently this well-established flowline product has been supplemented by qualification of polymer lined pipe for dynamic riser service (steel catenary riser, SCR, and Steel Lazy Wave Riser, SLWR). The qualification program included fatigue testing on both full-scale polymer-lined pipe sections and small-scale material coupons. Combined with an investigation of liner behaviour in the vertical orientation. The riser product obtained qualification to technology readiness level (TRL) 5, from the industry recognized body, DNV. A deep-water riser has since been fabricated and installed off the back of this program and is ready to enter service.
Current developments in polymer lining technology have potential to offer these and other benefits in alternative service environments, such as Water Alternating Gas (WAG), production lines and new energy transition applications like Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen transportation.

Preparing for Engineering Council Professional Registration
2024-02-29
The Engineering Council (EngC) offers three professional titles for engineers involved across the equipment, vehicles, product, plant and process machinery:

Engineering Technician – EngTech
Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
Chartered Engineer (CEng)

SOE’s Membership and Registration Manager Oliver Teasell is hosting a workshop to guide you through the process of applying for EngTech, IEng CEng. Oliver will explain what is required for each level of registration, take you through the application process, and discuss alternative routes to registration. You’ll also get to hear from our members who have taken the Professional Registration path. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session where you can get your questions answered and start the process with confidence
If you are thinking about Professional Registration or have already started the process, this webinar is not to be missed.
Register here

CP Level 4 Exams - Northampton HQ
2024-02-29 08:00 - 17:00
CP Level 4 Exams
Northampton HQ
29th February 2024
13th June 2024
19th September 2024
5 December 2024

London Branch Technical Presentation
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
The President, Stephen Tate, will give a presentation on the Institute’s operations during the past year, both in the UK and overseas, including awards, bursaries, training activities, etc, and how these will play a part in the future of the Institute.
There will be welcoming drinks at 6.00 pm followed by the AGM at 6.15 and the talk at 6.30, and after the President’s presentation there will be the opportunity to ask questions, which will be followed by a buffet and refreshments.

ICorr Wales & South-West Branch - Microbiologically Induced Corrosion – real world failures and how to prevent them
2024-03-21 11:30 - 16:00 | SA13 2PE, R-TECH Materials, Testing House, Kenfig Industrial Estate, Margam,, Port Talbot, SA13 2PE, United Kingdom
Thursday 21st March 2024, Start Time: 11:30am (UK Time)
In-Person Presentation only. Note. Places are limited to 25 for the Lab Tour. Any additional registrations will be contacted with regard to a repeat Event.
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Event is Free of Charge to attend.
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion – real world failures and how to prevent them
Speakers: Sarah Bagnall, R-TECH MaterialsGareth Williams, ECHA Microbiology
Event Programme:
11.30 – 12:00: Arrival / Networking / Refreshments12:00 – 12:10: Introductions / AGM12:10 – 12:40: Technical Presentation – Sarah Bagnall12:40 – 13:10: Technical Presentation – Gareth Williams13:10 – 13:20: Q&A13:20 – 14:00: Site Tour (PPE will be provided)
The Talk:
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion – real world failures and how to prevent them
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC) affects numerous industries and a wide range of materials. MIC is responsible for many incidents where failure has occurred shortly after commission often leaving the end user perplexed when inspection reports show the equipment to be defect free following manufacture/installation. The use of more exotic alloys has been a common rectification to the problem, though MIC issues have still been encountered. The first presentation, by Sarah Bagnall, provides an insight into the mechanism of MIC and how the mechanism is identified, the common triggers, affected materials, and a number of case studies from various industries. The second presentation, by Gareth Williams, provides some of the microbiological laboratory-based studies ECHA have conducted to investigate prevention strategies in specific Marine systems
Additional Information:
Registration information will be shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate the
Registration will close on Monday 18th March.
For Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or to join our Mailing List, request by email to: swchair@icorr.org
Institute Professional Memberships are available at: https://www.icorr.org/grades-and-benefits-of-individual-membership-2/
Free Student Memberships are available at: https://www.icorr.org/free-student-membership/ [icorr.org]

Sarah is a materials engineer and Chartered Engineer specialising in failure analysis particularly for the petrochemical, process and power generation industries. With over 600 failure investigations conducted, Sarah has broad experience with a wide range of engineering components, metallic and non-metallic materials, and industries. Sarah has extensive expertise in corrosion of a wide range of materials, particularly for the chemical processing and petrochemical industries.

Gareth is a PhD microbiologist and has been working at ECHA Microbiology since 2010. He provides consultancy for ECHA’s customers in the petroleum, aviation, marine and engineering industries in response to microbiological spoilage and corrosion incidents. Gareth also supports and hosts many of ECHA’s training courses worldwide. Gareth is also active on technical committees, including the Energy Institute Microbiology Committee, IATA Technical Fuels Group, ASTM D02 and E35, and AMPP SC22 Biodeterioration.

Advances in Comprehensive Integrity Assessment of Buried Pipelines with Non-Contact Magnetic Gradient Tomography Method (MTM-G)
2024-03-26 08:00 - 17:00
Synopsis:
It is becoming increasingly clear that relying on only a single tool out of the integrity toolbox is not an effective means of managing risk exposure. Direct Assessment (DA), Inline Inspection (ILI) and hydrostatic testing (HT) approved pipeline integrity assessment techniques. These pipeline integrity techniques have their strengths and weaknesses but an integrated approach that would combine ILI and DA techniques would provide comprehensive pipeline integrity management program for pipeline operators. This submission presents case studies of MTM-G and ILI and how both are combined to help address areas of concern on piggable pipelines. The results from this case studies are good news for unpiggable pipeline operators that have been looking for ways to identify areas of metal loss without having to expose the buried pipeline.
ICorr Technical Event
(Evening Event)
Company: Canchuks Corrosion Inc., Canada.
Speaker: Dr.Chukwuma C. Onuoha

Aberdeen Technical Event - Online
2024-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
Company: Canchuks Corrosion Inc., CanadaSpeaker: Dr.Chukwuma C. Onuoha
Topic: Advances in Comprehensive Integrity Assessment of Buried Pipelines with Non-Contact Magnetic Gradient Tomography Method (MTM-G).
Synopsis:It is becoming increasingly clear that relying on only a single tool out of the integrity toolbox is not an effective means of managing risk exposure. Direct Assessment (DA), Inline Inspection (ILI) and hydrostatic testing (HT) approved pipeline integrity assessment techniques. These pipeline integrity techniques have their strengths and weaknesses but an integrated approach that would combine ILI and DA techniques would provide comprehensive pipeline integrity management program for pipeline operators. This submission presents case studies of MTM-G and ILI and how both are combined to help address areas of concern on piggable pipelines. The results from this case studies are good news for unpiggable pipeline operators that have been looking for ways to identify areas of metal loss without having to expose the buried pipeline.

ICorr London Branch - April Meeting
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
DATE: 11 April 2024 – 18:00-20.00 hrsThe York Room – Lancaster Hall HotelArrival: 18:00-18:30 HoursRefreshments will be providedPresentation: 18.30-19.30
Matt Haslett “Mechanical testing of metals in H2S and H2 environments”
Abstract: Hydrogen containing environments can have a major degrading effect on material properties (such as fracture toughness and fatigue resistance), due to the ingress of hydrogen atoms. TWI Limited have a long history of conducting cutting-edge mechanical testing and associated research and development of metals in these aggressive environments. There is very little standardisation and guidance available for conducting tests in these environments, which makes conducting tests and interpreting results challenging, with the added critical consideration of maintaining health and safety standards.
Biography: Matt is the Team Leader for Environmental Testing in the Fatigue and Fracture Integrity Management Section at TWI, with experience in mechanical and structural engineering. His main areas of expertise lie in fracture toughness testing, mechanical testing, Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA), full-scale testing and bespoke mechanical testing. Matthew also organises TWI’s training course on Structural Integrity Assessment to BS 7910 and lectures on the Design and Construction module of the EWF/IIW Welding Diploma.
Qualifications: MBA CEng MIMechE FWeldI IWE
Apres presentation: 19:30-20:00 (or later) Food and drinks at the meeting, with the opportunity to socialise afterwards at a local hostelry
If you want to attend remotely or in person, please register using the following link: https://theweldinginstitute.com/event-5409396/Registration After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the zoom meeting.

ICorr Fundamentals of Corrosion or Engineers Course
2024-04-15 09:00 - 2024-04-19 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.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT: NCIMB.
2024-04-23 08:00 - 17:00
ICorr Technical Event
(Evening Event)
Organization: NCIMB

Aberdeen Technical Event
2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | NCIMB, Wellheads Place, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7GB, United Kingdom
Organisation: NCIMBIndustrial Visit: NCIMB
Further information to follow ..
