Rust Never Sleeps : Corrosion Control in the Age of Sustainability

Attend on site at Babcock Marine - 27 Quill Way, Henderson WA 6166

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More about the topic

Corrosion is a global problem affecting industry. It can lead to structural failure, loss of containment, environmental damage, risk to personnel, and loss of public confidence.

The global cost of corrosion is estimated to be US$2.5 trillion, which is equivalent to 3.4% of the global GDP. These costs typically do not consider production downtime, safety, and environmental impacts from loss of containment and greenhouse gas emissions from the production of steel necessary for the substitution of rusted metal and damaged coatings.

Leading our CIWG Rust Never Sleeps: Corrosion Control in the Age of Sustainability is a presentation that has been specifically developed to address the world of material degradation and its impact on structural integrity. This talk will shed light on the often overlooked, yet critical, issue of structural corrosion, exploring some of the most persistent mechanisms and their effects, and the innovative solutions being developed to combat it.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how maintaining structural integrity can enhance safety, improve efficiency, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable future.

Join us for this CIWG as we discuss the more prevalent mechanisms of corrosion and discover how to turn this silent problem into an opportunity for advancement and growth.

Some of the topics discussed in this presentation include:

Steel and concrete degradation and remediation.
Coatings and cathodic protection.
Microbiologically influenced corrosion and its mitigation.
Corrosion mitigation and sustainability through design.
Condition Monitoring and Automation Solutions.

Our Presenters

Dr Laura Machuca Suarez - Co-Founder and BioTECHT Lead

BioTECHT, a division of TECHT specializes in Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC), Biofouling, Biodegradation and Biodeterioration. Laura is an internationally recognized expert on microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) with a remarkable track record of delivering MIC projects at national and international levels.

Through almost 20 years in the resources sector, Laura has held roles in industry, academia, and government. She is an adjunct Associate Professor, Senior Consultant and Industry Advisor, PhD supervisor, Journal Guest Editor, Advisory Board Member and Keynote speaker. Laura has written over 50 peer-reviewed publications on MIC, corrosion, and deterioration and over 100 Technical Engineering Reports to industry.

Giles Harrison - Co-Founder and Managing Director

As a corrosion consultant with over two decades of experience, Giles is actively involved in various corrosion consulting tasks. These include failure analysis investigations, plant inspections, developing corrosion mitigation strategies, including design and installation of CP systems, aiding in material selection for projects, as well as reviewing and overseeing concrete and structural remedial activities.

Recently, he has worked to develop and implement a systematic and integrated RBI process for fixed plant assets for numerous asset owners across the southern hemisphere.

More recently he is leading initiatives to optimise process plant assets in sustainable ways. His work extends to developing and implementing systematic sustainability measures for a range of industries, ensuring long-term environmental and operational benefits.

TECHT is a Western Australia company that delivers solutions to corrosion, integrity, and durability problems in the resources sector.

Come along to experience an informative and interactive session where you will learn more about the mechanisms of corrosion, and how turn corrosion issues into opportunities for advancement and growth. As a bonus, you’ll enjoy learning and networking alongside other like-minded and experienced professionals.

We look forward to seeing you there !

Agenda (AWST)

8:50am for 9:00am start

9:00 Intros and setting expectations

9:15 TECHT presentation

10:00 Group discussions and Q&A

10:45 Wrap up

Who Should Attend?

SIRF Common Interest Work Groups (CIWGs) are for anyone interested in the topic of the day, and have the broadest attendance range of any of our events. Likely of interest to this event are Maintenance Managers, Inventory/Stores managers, Reliability Engineers, Asset Managers, Mechanical and Electrical Supervisors/Team leaders, Planners & Schedulers and Asset Data Managers.

Chances are good that if you’ve read this far, this event is for you !

About SIRF Roundtable Events

SIRF CIWGs are where we have a presentation from an Industry expert and are for anyone interested in the topic of the day. This is a hybrid event where you'll join the presenter in a room or dial in to listen to the main presentation, network with your peers via break out groups and join in in group discussion and Q&A.

FAQs

What will I need to participate in this event?

Attend in person or have access to a PC/Tablet/Smartphone with Camera and microphone

What software will I require?

Access to Microsoft Teams video conferencing by downloading the app https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-teams/download-app on computer, phone or tablet.

How do I connect to my event?

You will be sent a link to access the event.

When do I need to register by?

Registration typically closes three business days before the event for hybrid events

Investment?

This event is included in SIRF Roundtable membership

Who can I contact for further information?

Henk Koster
Area Manager SIRF Rt WA and SA
henk.koster@sirfrt.com
Mob: 0400 109 861