Dear Members,
Welcome to the November/December issue of Corrosion Management. The overall theme of this issue is “corrosion resistance alloys.”
The first technical article is contributed by Dr Roger Francis. This article underscores the importance of understanding material behaviour to optimise heat exchanger design. Practical guidelines for selecting materials are provided to ensure cost-effective and reliable performance. The second technical article, Understanding the Mechanics of Brittleness: Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) in Aluminium Alloys, authored by Dr. Mustafa Hashim and Binoy Padmanabhan, provides an in-depth exploration of LME in aluminium alloys, particularly within the oil and gas industry. The third technical article, “Offshore wind farm maintenance: a new coating toolbox,” is written by Claus Ackfeld, Joao Azevedo, and Neil Wilds. This article introduces two innovative maintenance coating solutions that cater to offshore wind structures and other demanding environments, ensuring long-term protection and performance.
In Ask the Expert Column, Sarah Bangall has contributed “Significance of PREN for the corrosion resistance of stainless steel”. This article explores the significance of PREN, its calculation, and its limitations in predicting performance in diverse environments.
We sincerely welcome all your contributions and encourage you to share your content for consideration. This includes industry news, technical articles, and photos for our “Corrosion Around Us” feature. We would also be delighted to receive submissions for our “Corrosion Morphologies” column and “Fellow’s Corner.” We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Wishing you a festive December and a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments!
With kindest regards,
Dr Shagufta Khan, FICorr Consulting Editor, editor@icorr.org
