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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...
Efficient inspection of complex piping systems
The interior of pipelines that carry hazardous material are commonly inspected for corrosion and other defects using videoscopes. Long, complex piping is especially difficult to navigate and inspect because of complex bends and potential obstructions. TheIPLEX™ GAir...
Intumescent coatings for steel fire protection
Intumescent coatings are a great alternative for passive protection of metal substrates against fire, with the binder polymer being one of the main components of the system. The objective of a recent work was to compare five different resin types (epoxy, acrylic,...
Seal For Life announces acquisition
Private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners has recently announced that its coatings platform, Seal For Life Industries has acquired the Canusa-CPA and Dhatec businesses from Shawcor. Canusa has operations in Canada, the Netherlands, the United States and the United...
Nippon Paint receives NORSOK approval
Nippon Paint Marine has recently announced that its tank coating, NOA60HS, has been certified by the Norwegian Technology Standards Institution. According to the company, the self-indicating technology used in the coating meets the requirements of the NORSOK M-501...
Gritco’s unique testing centre in the Netherlands
As they saying goes, practice is the best teacher. This is especially true when contractors are considering purchasing blasting equipment. However, everyday practice usually shows that too little thought results in blasting solutions not meeting the expectation. To...
PRA Training Courses
The schedule for 2021 training courses is now available at www.pra-world.com, and bookings are now being taken. All courses are held virtually with a strict limit of 15 participants. The next course of possible interest to readers is: Paint Technology, 19 - 22 April...
New Board appointment at Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd
The Board of Directors of Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd have recently announced that Mr James Winn, the great grandson of the founder of the company has been appointed to the Board. James Winn has worked for the company for over 25 years and he brings a wealth of...
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The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) Fundamentals of Corrosion for Engineers (FOCE) Course
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...
YEP Participant Diaries
The Fifth of the Series of YEP AMPP Journals, by Praveena Nanthakumaran, Now a Project Engineer at Alfanar. AMPP Diary As a previous Mechanical Engineering Graduate at Worley, I participated in ICorr’s Young Engineers Programme (YEP) 2020, which was sponsored by bp....
ICorr Young Engineer Programme2024: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Corrosion Management Experts
Introduction To help combat the relentless threat of corrosion, the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) commits to training and developing the younger generation of corrosion professionals and proudly presents the 2024 edition of the Young Engineer Programme (YEP)....
Industry News
Corrodere Academy Introduces a New Powder Coatings Course to The Train The Painter Programme
The coating industry is continually evolving, with advancements in technology and materials pushing the boundaries of what is possible. To ensure that professionals are equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices, continuous training and upskilling are...
Industry News – Brookes Bell picks up Technology and Innovation Award for its Corrosion Mapping Service
Brookes Bell, the multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy for the marine and energy sectors, has received the Technology and Innovation Award from the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIA) for its Corrosion Assessment Service for the maritime sector....
Guidelines For Technical Articles
Each issue of Corrosion Management magazine normally contains at least two technical articles focussed on one aspect of corrosion science or technology. The themes covered in each issue of the magazine can be found in the magazine media pack...
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
Question: When should you use corrosion resistant alloys in upstream production? CM Answer: This is a wonderfully simple question that does not have a simple answer. Corrosion Resistant Alloys can be an excellent material choice for combatting corrosion and they are...
Ask the Expert
The questions in this issue feature insulated stainless steel pipework, and transporting CO2 Question: Should 304 stainless steel pipework be coated prior to insulation? CM Answer: Corrosion under insulation in austenitic stainless steel manifests itself in the form...
Ask the Expert
The question in this issue features the type of coating needed for the internal protection of an above ground storage tank. Question: What type of generic coating is required to protect the inside of a tank containing a liquid with pH ranging from 2-13, and operating...
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...