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40 years of regulating the UK Engineering Profession
This week marks the Engineering Council's 40th year of setting and maintaining standards, to ensure that society continues to have confidence and trust in the engineering profession. CEO Alasdair Coates: "Voluntary regulation is important because standards matter -...
Corrosion Science Symposium – 6-9 Sept 2021
Talks from the 2021: Corrosion Science Symposium/ Advances in Corrosion Protection by Organic Coatings are now available One of the presentations is the Institute of Corrosion UR Evans award 2021 to Professor Mary Ryan.
Royce calls for Technology Roadmap to help co-ordinate action to address degradation issues following publication of landscape report
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials today calls for co-ordinated action to address the significant degradation challenges presented by the transition to net-zero through a ‘Technology Roadmap for Net-Zero’. This follows the publication of the 'Degradation...
Apprenticeship – End Point Assessment (EPA)
The Industrial Coating Applicator Apprenticeship 2020/21 concluded in June 2021 with their EPA at the Jack Tighe Foxs Hills facility in Scunthorpe. Each of the 7 Apprentices completed a formal professional interview in the morning and a practical examination in the...
Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion under a layer of insulation is a hidden threat that is very hard to detect. Additionally, it can lead to extensive damage that can burden companies with high reparation costs. Join our successful Corrosion Under Insulation Masterclass led by Dr. Clare Watt...
Research Project relating to the Science Community’s Views
A research project currently underway relating to the science community’s views on the Science Council and registration with the organisation. The Science Council has commissioned York Consulting (YCL), an independent socio-economic research consultancy, to undertake...
Life of a Young Corrosion Engineer – Event 21st May
ICorr are jointly promoting with EFC the following Event, as a follow-up to the April EFC Corrosion Awareness Day. ICorr/EFC/CR are focusing on a new generation of young engineers who will be at the heart of combatting corrosion challenges of the future and playing an...
Standards Up-date
ISO The following documents have obtained substantial support during the past two months and have been submitted to the ISO member bodies for voting, or formal approval. ISO/FDIS 1463 Metallic and oxide coatings — Measurement of coating thickness — Microscopical...
Corrosion Under Insulation
"Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is still a major challenge for the process industries. Despite the publication of guidance and standards and often substantial control spend, there continue to be CUI failures, often in late life, many of which are significant in...
The SPE Virtual International Oilfield Corrosion Conference and Exhibition
The SPE Virtual International Oilfield Corrosion Conference and Exhibition, taking place across 16–17 June 2021, will bring together international scientists, researchers and academics to explore the latest challenges facing the oilfield corrosion community including...
Eurocorr
Due to ongoing global health concerns and travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the local organising committee of EUROCORR 2021, in consultation with the EFC were compelled to cancel the physical EUROCORR 2021 congress scheduled for September in...
A Tribute to Colin Frederick Britton, LRSC, FICorr, Flnst. Pet. 1 June 1931 – 18 January 2021
By Peter Elliott Colin was a longstanding member and Fellow of ICorr who I first met in 1975 through John Wood, a Professor in what was then the Metallurgy Department of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. John was looking for English speaking corrosion people who could...
Derek Hoskins 9 August 1928 – 11 January 2021
Derek was born in Ramsgate then the family moved and he went to school in Walton on Thames. He had several jobs before joining Plastic Coatings Limited where he stayed for 34 years. During this time he travelled extensively with his family, working in Farnham,...
Corrosion Under Insulation Masterclass
Listen to warm invitation from Dr. Clare Watt and Dr. Steve Paterson to the Corrosion Under Insulation Masterclass and find out what special features are waiting for you at the upcoming online live edition! Together with the expert trainers, you will take a closer...
From the Editor
Welcome to another issue of Corrosion Management. The clocks have changed, Spring has finally arrived, and lockdown is being eased, so the outlook is now a lot better for our industry and for you, the members of ICorr. The theme of this issue is “Testing and...
Save the dates for the upcoming Corrosion Under Insulation Masterclass
As the uncertainty around the oil prices puts even more pressure on efficiency and cost savings, Fleming is bringing back this successful training, updated with the latest developments to find the best possible cure for the hidden threat! Save the dates for the...
CEOCOR 2021 CONGRESS: SAVE THE DATE
May 25 - May 28 Save the date Information Sponsorship Opportunities Information Go to www.ceocor2021.com to keep up to date with the latest CeoCor 2021 news!
Corrosion Under Insulation
I am happy to announce that our highly-demanded masterclass is coming back this May. As corrosion hasn’t slowed down in the current climate, make sure to join us online live! Corrosion Under Insulation26 - 28 MAY 2021 | 9:00 – 13:00 CEST These are your key takeaways...
London Branch Meeting 11 March 2021
Below is the recording from the London Branch meeting from the 11 March with The President, Dr. Bill Hedges. Download President Update Presentation
Standards Up-date
ISO The following documents have obtained substantial support during the past two months and have been submitted to the ISO member bodies for voting, or formal approval. ISO/DIS 2080 Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Surface treatment, metallic and other...
PCE International is delighted to offer all ICORR members free copies of the magazine.
PCE-International is a leading quarterly publication focussing on the booming international protective and marine coatings markets. It creates a global dialogue between suppliers, engineers, contractors and the coatings end user. This includes bridges, ships, oil and...
Studying the water permeation in coatings
The objective of this new work was to develop and evaluate experimental approaches using different analytical techniques to measure the permeability, diffusivity, and solubility of water in model coatings. These properties are of primary relevance in studies of...
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Institute News
WOOD - ICorr Welcomes WOOD - Integrity Management Specialists
Wood is very proud to become a new sustaining member of the Institute of Corrosion. About Wood Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, delivering critical solutions across energy and materials markets. They provide consulting, projects and operations...
HEMPEL – Trust is Earned
New Corporate Member - ICorr Welcomes Hempel: Helping Shape a Brighter Future with Sustainable Coating Solutions. Shaping a Brighter Future Hempel is a global supplier of coatings across industries. From bridges and ships to wind turbines and homes, Hempel’s products...
Corrosion Around Us
Submitted by: Stephen Tate, Immediate Past President. Photos: Failure of Lamppost Cover Around a Non-Carbon Steel Fastener Spotted in Inverness Scotland.
Industry News
Advancing Finland’s Hydrogen Economy with Gasgrid
Worley have been awarded a four-year framework agreement for Owner’s Engineering (OE) Services by the Finnish Gas Transmission System Operator, Gasgrid Finland Oy. The project will extend beyond Finland to cover infrastructure ranging across the Baltic Sea area and...
Saipem and Subsea7 Merger to form Saipem7
Saipem and Subsea7 recently announce that they have reached a memorandum of understanding for a possible merger of the two companies. Highlights The combination of Saipem and Subsea7 (the “Combined Company”) will be renamed Saipem7, and will have a combined backlog...
TotalEnergies Joins Forces with Air Liquide to Decarbonise its Refineries in Northern Europe with Green Hydrogen
Paris, February 18, 2025 – In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonise the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the production and delivery of some 45,000 tons...
Innovative Products
New Passive Fire Protection Coating
Global coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched Hempafire Pro 400, a new passive fire protection coating that maintains the stability of steel structures in the event of a fire for up to 120 minutes and has been optimised for maximum efficiency in the loadings for a...
DC Series Transducers Provide a Complete Corrosion Monitoring Toolbox
Olympus has announced its new DC series (DC1–DC5) dual element transducers to provide inspectors with a complete corrosion monitoring toolbox for pipeline and tank integrity. Optimised for corrosion and thin materials, the transducers work with the NDT instruments and...
New Indestructible Paint Epoxy Coating and Maintenance System for the Rail Industry
Indestructible Paints Ltd, a UK manufacturer of high-performance protective coating systems for the aerospace and land defence industries, utilising the latest polymer technology have now adopting this technology for use within the passenger and freight rail sectors,...
Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert
Preventing Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (CSCC) and Degradation in Austenitic Stainless Steels Dr Shagufta Khan, Ph.D., FICorr How can we prevent chloride stress corrosion cracking (CSCC) in austenitic stainless steels? Chloride stress corrosion cracking (CSCC)...
Ask the Expert
What Stops the Reinforcing Steel in Damp, Porous Concrete from Corroding (Usually)? John Broomfield, Corrosion Engineering Solutions Ltd. Meet the Author John Broomfield John Broomfield is a Fellow of ICorr, AMPP, and the Concrete Society. He is a Chartered Materials...
Ask the Expert
Question: Why are coatings often supplemented with cathodic protection to protect against corrosion? Answer: Corrosion is one of the most critical failure mechanisms in structures, installations, components, and mechanical systems, in which materials go through decay...
Fellows Corner
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance, and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of corrosion management. This issue...
Some perceptions of corrosion and its control
Telling the Truth and Nothing But the Truth Peter Elliott, Corrosion & Materials Consultancy, Inc., Las Vegas, USA. This is the first in an occasional column, to inspire new graduates into working within our industry, by highlighting the interesting and varied...
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance, and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of corrosion management. This issue...