February 12-15, 2012
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Important Dates
Abstract Due
July 31, 2011
Abstracts acceptance notification
August 31, 2011
Draft papers due
September 01, 2011
Papers review issued to authors
October 01, 2011
Papers final version due
November 01, 2011
Power point presentation due
January 01, 2012
14th Middle East Corrosion Conference & Exhibition (MECCE) 2012
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Provisional Accepted Abstracts

Cathodic Protection

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
Abdul Wahab Al-Mithin,
Saleh Al-Sulaiman,
Hasan Sabri and Abdul Aziz Faraj
Kuwait Oil Company Evaluation of Cathodic Protection System criteria On Constructed Tanks Over Bituminous Sand Mix Layer
Abdul Wahab Al-Mithin,
Saleh Al-Sulaiman,
Hasan Sabri and Bader Al-Harbi
Kuwait Oil Company Cathodic Protection Effectiveness When Anodes Installed In Periphery Vs. Beneath The Tanks
Ateeq Ur-Rahman Zakum Development Company – (ZADCO) Implication of NACE Practice SP 0502 - External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Methodology – Practical Guidelines
Caterina Giarratana -- Remote Monitoring of Cathodic Protection and Coating Condition
Craig Held FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Applications and Innovations for Battery Powered Remote Monitoring
David H. Kroon Corrpro Companies Inc. Improvements to the External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Process
Dr. Antonio Martinez Niembro,
Dr. Waheed N. Alrafaei,
Naim M. Dakwar and Yaser S. Al-Qahtani 
Saudi Aramco Lessons Learned and Challenges in Offshore Cathodic Protection Systems – Arabian Gulf
Dr. J.M. Leeds and
Dr. S.S. Leeds
DC Voltage Gradient Technology & Supply Ltd. The Properties of Buried Pipeline Coating Faults and Their Assessment by Different Coating Survey Techniques
Dr. John Norris Corrpro Arabia A Study of Reference Electrodes for CP of Reinforced Concrete
Husain Al-Mahrous Saudi Aramco An Overview of Cathodic Protection Criteria
Jim Britton Deepwater New retrofit-able technology is used to improve offshore pipeline CP surveys, MFL in-line tool positioning and anode replacement
Keith J. Gainey BAC Corrosion Control Arabia Ltd Condition Monitoring of Concrete Structures by the use of Multi-Depth, Multi-Element Corrosion Monitoring Probes
Khaled Youssef SOGEC Effect of AC Induced voltage on CP System Anode Bed & Transformer Rectifier 
M. Elboujdaini,
R. W. Revie, and
M. Attard
CANMET Effects of Cathodic Protection on Cracking of High-Strength Pipeline Steels
Mark Reed Elecsys Corporation Economic and Operational Benefits of CP Remote Monitoring – a Survey of Experienced Operators
Mohammed Mughem Al-Otaibi SABIC The affect of Cathodic shielding on Impressed Current Cathodic protection System of plant corridor pipelines
Muhammad Arsalan Khan Sherwani Abdulla Fouad Impalloy Ltd. Co. Costing & Pricing of Cathodic Protection System Projects
Naim M. Dakwar,
Dr. Antonio Martinez Niembro &
Nawaf Al Bakr
Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco’s Experience in Pilot Testing Cathodic Protection Current Measurement (CPCM) Technique
Pankaj Panchal
Faiyaz Ahmad
Darrell R. Catte
Abdulla Fouad Impalloy Ltd. Co. Innovative Design For Deep Well Anode Bed In High Resistivity Area
Rodel U. Fernandez Skylines Construction and Industrial Services Mitigation of AC Transmission Lines Magnetic Field Effect on Corrosion
Salah A. Al-Sonaiyen & Dr. Said A. Yousef Saudi Aramco Cathodic Protection System Improvement for Qurayyah Sea Water Treatment Filters
Saleh Al-Sulaiman, Dr. Said A. Yousef,
Abdul Wahab Al-Mithin,
Hasan Sabri and Amer  Jarragh
Kuwait Oil Company The Correlation of External Corrosion Indirect Assessment with Inline Inspection for Pipelines
Thierry Chevrot and Eric Agel Total CP Current Attenuation and Distribution Over Immersed Pipelines: Critical Review of International Standards and 3D Modeling

Chemical & Water Treatment

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
Ali A. Al-Taq,
Shaikh A. Ali,
Hussain A. Ibrahim,
 Jaffar A. Saleem, Habeeb H. Haji
Saudi Aramco Inhibition Performance of Synthesized Amine-based Corrosion Inhibitors in Concentrated HCl Acid Solutions:  Effect of Intensifier
Andrew MacDonald Clariant Oil Services UK Ltd. Next Generation Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitor Development & Corrosion Inhibitor Compatibility
Cheolho Kang and
Alvaro Augusto Oliveira Magalhaes
DNV USA The Study of Galvanic Corrosion in Multiphase Flow Conditions
Dr. Amir Hussain Jubail Industrial College Novel Inhibitor Combinations for Corrosion Prevention
Dr. Enow Achuo Kima Saudi Aramco Oil Field Chemical Synergy in Oil and Gas Industry
El-Sayed M. Sherif and
Abdulhakim A. Almajid
King Saud University Effects of Exposure Time and 5-(3-Aminophenyl)-tetrazole on the Corrosion and Corrosion Inhibition of Magnesium/Manganese Alloy in Chloride Solutions
Garima Misra and Arunesh Kumar Halliburton  Environmentally Friendly Corrosion Inhibitor for Filter Cake Removal System
Glenn L. Scattergood Nalco Company Improved Crude Unit Corrosion Control with Patented Analyzer
Greg Darby BJ Chemical Services Chemical treatment through the application of a novel foamed chemical technology that reduces formation damage, improves well economics, and effectively protects tubular systems
H. A. N. Al-Mazeedi and N. Tanoli Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Studying Carbon Steel Inhibition in Minagish Effluent Water by Electrochemical Noise Technique and LPR
H. A. N. Al-Mazeedi,
N. Tanoli,
F. Al-Attar and
L. Al-Ostad 
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Monitoring of Carbon Steel Corrosion in Seawater Injection Plants in Northern Kuwait Oil Field at 37oC with a pH of 8.25
Kevin Milici  GE Water & Process Technologies Stories in Innovation: Minimizing Fresh Water Consumption By Open Evaporative Recirculating Cooling Water Systems
Marc Lehmann,
FaFa Firouzkouhi,
Brittany Gitch,
Alexander Lambert,
Eric Peart and Steve Keenan
Baker Hughes Incorporated Development and Field Trial of Combination Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenger and Scale Inhibitor Treatment Chemical for Sour Gas Field Applications
Maslat Al-Waranbi,
Vladimir Jovancicevic,
Sunder Ramachandran,
Kyle Cattanach, Ibraheem Ahmed
Saudi Aramco Top of the Line Corrosion Control by Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (Lab Assessment)
Mohd Farid Mohamed Petronas Corrosion Inhibition Testing for High Pressure CO2 Corrosion
Mohsen Achour,
Frode Bredal,
David Blumer
ConocoPhillips Company Effect of acid flowbacks on corrosion Inhibition effectiveness
Nawaf Ibrahim Al-Bakr,
Reyad A. Shawabkeh,
Rihan Omar Rihan,
Luai M. Al-Hadhrami and  Jaime P. Perez
Saudi Aramco Kinetic Study of a Mixture of Corrosion Inhibitors for 1018 Carbon Steel in Seawater Solution
P.D. Sillman and P. Dixon  Nalco Saudi Company Ltd New Chemical Cleaning & De-Gassing Technologies
Sunder Ramachandran,
Carlos Menendez,
Vladimir Jovancicevic,
 Kyle Cattanach,
Baker Hughes Incorporated New Fast Acting Non-Nitrogen Containing Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenger for Oil Lines
Vladimir Jovancicevic,
Carlos Menendez,
Wai Mok,
Sunder Ramachandran,
Sean Stewart
Baker Hughes Incorporated Corrosion Inhibitor Development for Application in Challenging Sour Gas Production
Yahya T. Al-Janabi,
Abdullatif I. Abdulhadi,
 Turki A. Al-Khaldi,
Hassan A. Al-Ajwad
Saudi Aramco Applications and Limitations of pH Stabilization for Pipeline Corrosion Control

Corrosion Management

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
Abdullah M. Al-Otaibi Saudi Aramco Effect of Oil Properties on the Corrosion Rate in Crude Oil Pipelines
Ashraf E. Al-Harbi Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Co. (SASREF) Visbreaker Furnace Corrosion at SASREF
Dr. Osama M. Shawa ENTECHS Corrosion Management in RC Structures
Eric N. Freeman and
 Lee Shouse
T.D. Williamson, Inc. Pipeline Performance Improvement using Special-Purpose Scrapers
Falah A. Al-Azizi Al-Mutairi and
 P.H. Jagtap
Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) – SABIC Replacement of Ethylene line due to corrosion under Insulation
Geir Instanes -- Non Intrusive Corrosion-Erosion Monitoring for Subsea Applications
Gustavo Lopez Turconi and
Mauro Longobardo
Tenaris  Prevention and Corrosion Control
Hamad H. Al-Alwani Saudi Aramco Reliability Improvement of Corroded Relief Lines
James Chacko GE Water & Process Technologies Meeting overheads integrity challenges due to new trends in Refinery Operation
Jim Britton Deepwater Seawater Side Corrosion Management Strategies for Ageing Offshore Oil & Gas Fixed Asset Groups
M. Al-Barout,
M. Al-Waranbi,
H. Al-Mahrous,
M. Al-Khashram,
A. Banihumaim and A. Seyed
Saudi Aramco Corrosion Mitigation and Monitoring in Oil Degassing, Spheroids & Stabilizers Units
Mamdouh E. Al-Harbi Saudi Aramco Aramco Practices for Mitigation of Sweet Gas Corrosion
Muhammed H. Lutfallah Saudi Aramco Case Study: Risk-Based Inspection Study of LPG Compression and Deethanizer Plant
Munther A. Al-Hammad Saudi Aramco Utilization of RBI Methodology for T&I Extension
Murtadha A. Buhuliqa  Saudi Aramco Corrosion Control: Mothballing (with portable Nitrogen generators)
Musaed Al Arada,
Bader Dh. Al Otaibi and
Faisal H. Al-Refai
Kuwait National Petroleum Co. Integrity Operating Window: A Tool for Safe and Reliable Functioning of Process Units
Musaed Al-Arada,
Bader Al-Otaibi,
 Faisal Al-Refai and
Anil Kumar Ray
Kuwait National Petroleum Co. Prediction and Assessment of Corrosion in Process Gas MEA System
Nurul Asni Mohamed  Petronas Enhancing RBI Program Through Corrosion Management Plan Implementation
Patrick J. Teevens,
 Zhenjin Zhu,
 Ashish Khera,
 Abdul Wahab Al-Mithin,
Shabbir Safri and
Abdul Salam
Kuwait Oil Company Liquid Petroleum - Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (LP-ICDA) of Three  “Non-Piggable Gravity” Crude Oil Export Pipelines in Kuwait Oil Company using SP0208-2008
Rayed A. Al-Bassam Saudi Aramco Erosion/Corrosion at the Sulfur Exporting Plant at Berri Gas Plant
S.I. Al-Luqman,
S. M. Al-Ghamdi,
H. Moes, R. Badrudin
Saudi Aramco Improvement of Amine Unit Operation by utilizing Advanced Filtration System
Yasser Mubarak Al-Mowalad Saudi Aramco Corrosion Under Insulation Management
Albert Veld  Wintech Global How to Make Your RBI Black Box Evolving Towards a Cristal Clear Integrity Management Tool

Corrosion Research & Modeling

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
 Ihsan-ul-Haq Toor and Zuhair M. Gasem KFUPM Problem of Stress Corrosion Cracking and Its Prediction Based on Repassivation Kinetic Studies
Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf KFUPM Nano-composite and ternary-alloy protective coatings for steel
Abdulaziz A. Mathami Saudi Aramco High Temperature Corrosion of Nanostructured Stainless Steel Consolidated Materials using SPS and Hot Press 
Abul K. Azad,
Mohammed Al-Osta,
Shamshad Ahmad and
Mohammed Maslehuddin
KFUPM Loss of Strength of Reinforced Concrete Members from Corrosion Damage
Ahmad Zaki B Abas Petronas Integrity Driven Blending Optimization for Processing Opportunity Crude
Ashraf T. Mohamed,
Afaf Taman,
Safaa Kerra and
Hala M. Abo-Dief
Al-Baha University A Comparison between H2S  and CO2 Corrosion of Oil Pipelines
H Zubeir University of Bahrain Pitting Corrosion Behavior of AISI 316L in Chloride-CO2 (sat.) Solutions
H. Sitepu,
S.R. Zaidi,
S. Shen, F.A. Edhaim,
N.M. Yami, A.A. Shehry and
A.A. Ghamdi
Saudi Aramco Texture Characterization of Corrosion Products Formed in Oil and Gas Pipelines by the Rietveld Method
M. H. Allahyarzadeha,
B. Roozbehania, A. Ashrafib and
M. Mohammadia
Petroleum University of Technology Electrochemical Deposited Ni-Mo–TiO2 Nanocomposite Coating with High Resistance to Corrosion in Nitric Acid Solution
Mansour A. Al-Shafei,
Shameem Siddiqui,
Aon A. Khamees and
A. K. Al-Nowaishi
Saudi Aramco ESEM Study of Ettringite Induced Micro-Cracking of Concrete at Saudi Aramco Plant
Mimoun Elboujdaini CANMET Initiation of Environmentally-Assisted Cracking in Low-Alloy Steels
Nayef M. Al-Anazi,
Hameed H. Al-Badairy,
Yahya T. Al-Janabi*,
Jamal N. Al-Khamees and
Abdulhadi S. Khuraidah
Saudi Aramco Downhole Corrosion in Wet Sour Crude Oil Wells: Literature Survey and Industrial Experiences
Rihan Omar Rihan and Luai Al-Hadhrami KFUPM A Sophisticated New Flow Loop for Studying the Multiphase Flow in Petroleum Pipelines
Ry Collier  Exova Sour Gas Testing: Specification Review and Recent Advances 
Sami M. Al-Ghamdi,
Richard P. Gangloff and John R. Scully
Saudi Aramco The Effect of Chemical Inhibitors on Mitigating Hydrogen Environment Assisted Cracking of Ultra-High Strength Steel
Shouwen Shen,
Alaaeldin H. Mustafa,
Ihsan Taie, Gasan Alabedi and
Syed R. Zaidi
Saudi Aramco X-ray Diffraction Technique Application in Evaluating the Damage of the Blade of Gas Turbine Engine
A. Khourshid,
A. El-Batahgy and
 T. Sharef
Tanta University Effect of Laser Beam Welding Parameters on Fusion Zone Size and Microstructure of Duplex Stainless Steels

Material Selection, Failure Analysis & Welding

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
A. Al-Shamari,
Abdul Wahab Al-Mithin,
A. Jarragh, S.S. Prakash and
Moavin Islam
Kuwait Oil Company Grade 321 Stainless Steel Piping Failure in a Crude Recovery Unit 
Abdullah M. Al-Otaibi Saudi Aramco Troubleshooting Repetitive Tube Failure in Heat Exchanger
Bader Al-Otaibi
Faisal H. Al-Refai
Kuwait National Petroleum Co. Failure of Fractionator OVHD Crude Exchangers in Crude Distillation Unit (CDU).
Falah A. Al-Azizi Al-Mutairi
and Ahamed Riaz
Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) – SABIC DEG & MEG Tanks CUI damage contributed S.C.C  on  S.S roof   ---1EG plant
Falah A. Al-Azizi Al-Mutairi and P.H. Jagtap Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) – SABIC EO Leak from 1C1301 LERA Column  ---1EG plant
Hamad H. Almostaneer
Stephen Liu
Colorado School of Mines Optimizing Hot tapping Using the Neural Networks Modeling Approach
Hamad H. Almostaneer
Stephen Liu
and  David L. Olson
Colorado School of Mines In-Situ Internal Repairs of Pipeline Flaws by Welding in Extreme Fluid Environments
Henk P.E. Helle CorrosionControl. Nu BV Five Fatal Flaws in API RP 581
Khairil Nizam Khirudin
and Khairul Ismail
Petronas PGB Piping Integrity Management System
M-102 Cold Separator Cracking Investigation and Fitness for Service
Li Hailin CACT Operators Group     Failure analysis of stainless steel tubes in offshore platform
M. Song, M. Alfano
and G. Lubineau
KAUST Overview of available models of hydrogen induced blisters extension in steel pipes
Michael A. Welch Aquilex Arabia Ltd. Advanced Technology for Permanent Field Repairs of Process Corrosion / Erosion Damage in Major Mechanical Equipment
Michael Davidson Saudi Aramco Use of Ultrasonic Creeping Waves for Detection and Sizing of Surface-Breaking Cracks on an Opposite Surface
Mohamed Abou Zour,
Mel J. Esmacher
and Mark Feinberg
GE Water & Process Technologies Investigation of Galvanic Corrosion of Monel Fittings in a SWRO Desalination System
Mohammed A. Al-Anezi, Sanyasi Rao
and Waleed L. Al-Otaibi
Saudi Aramco SOHIC as a Secondary Cause of Failure
Saad Al-Dhafiri ,
D.A. Rawtal & K.L. Reddy
Kuwait National Petroleum Co. Failure of SS 304H convection preheater coil of Hydrogen reformer due to Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking (PASCC)
Dew point corrosion of transition cone of FCCU Regenerator – A  Case study
Tariq Al-Ghamdi
 Stephen Liu and
Faisal Alabbas
Colorado School of Mines Development of Low Transformation Temperature (LTT) Welding Consumables
Trent Mackenzie Allegheny Technologies International Inc. Super Austenitic Stainless Steels, the Use and Limitations of the grades in Corrosive Environments
Yasser A. Al-Hamadi Saudi Electricity Company Repairing of Boiler Super Heater Crown Plate

Microbially Induced Corrosion

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
A. Al-Shamari,
S. Al-Sulaiman,
A. Al-Mithin,
M. Islam,
A. J. Biedermann and
S.S. Prakash
Kuwait Oil Company Microbial Corrosion Issues in KOC’s Crude Oil Production and Processing Facilities
Al-Moniee,
M.A., Al-Dughayyem,
S.M., Al-Ibrahim,
T.M. & Sanders, P.F.
Saudi Aramco Identification and Control of microbial corrosion in oil pipelines
Andy Price Oil Plus Ltd Novel MIC Mitigation Strategies and Improved Microbiological Monitoring Techniques
Chris Jones,
Brian Downward,
Stephanie Edmunds and Jean-Marc Arnoux
Rhodia UK Limited A Holistic Approach to Controlling Microbial Induced Corrosion Using a Novel THPS/Polymer Formulation
Faisal M. Al-Abbas,
Dr. Tony Kakpovbia,
Tariq Al-Ghamdi,
Dr. David Olson,
Dr. Brajendra Mishra and Dr. John Spear
Saudi Aramco Effects of Sulfate Reducing Bacteria on The Corrosion of Carbon Steel Pipelines
Gary Jenneman ConocoPhillips Company Managing Risk and Uncertainties
Hussain Almahamedh Colorado School of Mines Concepts Microbes Inhibition of Corrosion
Hyung-Soo Park,
Tom Jack and Gerrit Voordouw
University of Calgary The role of acetate in microbially-influenced corrosion 
James F. D. Stott Intertek-CAPCIS Limited Implementation of Nitrate Treatment for Reservoir Souring Control: Complexities and Pitfalls
Joseph M. Suflita,
Deniz F. Aktas and
Kathleen Duncan
University of Oklahoma Molecular Tools to Track Bacteria Responsible for Microbial Influenced Corrosion
Kenneth Wunch Baker Hughes Incorporated Development of a Novel, Green Biocide with a Superior HS&E Profile for Oilfield Applications
Mazen A. Al-Saleh,
Peter F. Sanders,
Tawfiq M. Ibrahim,
Ketil Bernt Sørensen,
Thomas Lundgaard and Susanne Juhler
Saudi Aramco Microbially Influenced Corrosion Assessment in Crude Oil Pipelines
S. A. Al-Dossary,
A. K. Debbert,
I. A. Buraiki and
 M.F. Al-Barout
Saudi Aramco Failure of Fin Fan Cooler Tubes due to MIC at Crude Oil Stabilizer Units (Case Study)
Said A. Yousef and Tony Y. Rizk Saudi Aramco Study to Evaluate Biocide Treatment Program in Controlling Microbial Corrosion of Seawater Injection System of Saudi Aramco
Scott Campbell Ecolyse, Inc. Initial studies employing metagenomics analysis and bacterial phage technology to mitigate microbial influenced corrosion
T Granli & Finn Thoresen Yara International ASA Nitrate injection to prevent reservoir souring

Non-Metallic Materials

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
A. Adriano Ureña Adamuz OLLEARIS S.A. Hydrochloric acid corrosion on fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) and dual laminates (Thermoplastic liner + FRP)
Abdullah A. Al-Shahrani Saudi Aramco Layered Silicate Nanocomposites
Albert Casas UNEX Aparellaje Electrico, S.L. Importance of the Insulating Cable Management Systems in corrosive environments
Bader M. Al-Jarallah,
Vicenzo Savino and
 Abdullah K. Al-Dossary
Saudi Aramco The Utilization of Nonmetallic Valves in Saudi Aramco
Dawn Norris Clock Spring Company Long Term Durability of Clock Spring Repairs – Recent Removals and Examinations
Hans Bos  and Niels Bos Dynaflow Research Group bv FRP Piping Response to Dynamic Load Conditions
Jan Steen and
Richard Lee
-- Life time prediction of GRP piping systems
Kevin Waterton,
Vincenzo Savino,
Gokul Radhakrishnan
and  John Simpson
Intertek CAPCIS Application of glass reinforced epoxy (GRE) lining barriers in downhole tubing for gas production under sour conditions
Mohana Murali and
Andrew Wedgner
Borouge Pte Ltd Innovative High Stress Crack Resistant PE for Lining Oil Flow and Water Injection Pipelines
Nicola Avanzini and
Guido Medioli
Selip SpA FRP Stack for industrial application: focus on adopted solutions
Riad El Ferkh and
Alwin Fahrer
Future Pipe Industries  Successful application of reinforced thermoset resin pipe (RTRP) for oil & gas production in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Robert H. Davis Western Falcon, Inc. Successful Injection, Disposal, and Production Well Applications of Thermoplastic Lined Downhole Tubing: A Compilation of Case Histories Dating Back to 1995
Sadath A Khan and
Abdullah Al Baz 
Amiantit FIBERGLASS Ind. Ltd. Secondary Containment GRP Storage Tanks-Leak Detection Systems Safe Way of Dealing with Various Fluids
Simon R. Frost Walker Technical Resources Large Scale Pipework Rehabilitation Projects Using Composite Repairs
Youssef Taha and
Jarmo Harjuntausta
Borouge Pte Ltd Polyolefin Materials (PE/PP) for Larger Diameter Cooling Systems
Yves Lenaerts T.D. Williamson, Inc. Rehabilitation of two 42-inch water cooling pipelines with RES-Q® Composite Wrap 
Zaid S. Farraj Saudi Aramco Moving Tanks Repair Forward; Nonmetallic Composite Repair Applied on Tank Corroded Cone Roof at Saudi Aramco RT Terminal

Protective Coatings

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
Abdul Hameed Mohammad
& Abduljawad Al-Musaileen
Saudi Aramco Internal Coating Assessment in Major Vessels of Operating Gas Oil Separation Plants (GOSPs) by Performance Evaluation of Galvanic Anodes Installed for Their Protection Using Anode Monitoring System (AMS)
Amal Al-Borno,
Mick Brown, S.K.Dhoke and
 Sherry Rao
Charter Coating Services Ltd. New Specification for Internal Liquid Epoxy Coating Systems For Carbon Steel Pipes and Line pipes
Andreas aus der Wieschen
and Syed Quadri
Bayer Material Science Rigid Polyurethanes for Advanced Pipe Coatings
Bilal Ghalaini Dupont Case Study of Successful Application and Use of Fluoropolymer Based Internal Downhole Coating in Water Colum Pipes
David Manuel BASF SOGIC (Sewage, Oil and Gas Industrial Coatings) 
Fabio Aguirre and
Don Kirkpatrick
The Dow Chemical Company Accelerated Aging of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coatings
Graham Greenwood-Sole Corrocoat Ltd. Composite Lining for Protection of New Pipework and Capital Equipment
Gunther Blitz,
Michael Magerstädt,
Judith Weigold and
Holger Schmidt
ROPLAST Intelligent Plastic Solutions From erosion protection to corrosion prevention – newly discovered properties of High Performance Elastomers
M. Pazderová,
M. Bradáč,
L. Diblíková and
J. Kudláček
VZLÚ, a.s. (Aeronautical Research and Test Institute) Evaluation of Composite Coatings Based on Zn
Mads Juul and
Ian Robert McCahill 
Hempel A/S Novel solvent free tank coating for storage of hot crude oil
Michael S. Osborne Nukote Coating Systems International Advanced Polymer Coatings - Thick Film Coating System Technologies
Paul Lenehan Chesterton Composite Coatings to Protect Metal in fluid flow and fluid immersion applications 
Raymond Sewell Akzo Nobel  Corrosion surveys for maintenance planning  
Robert S. Lauer and
Michael P. Adams
NOV Tuboscope New Advancements in the Abrasion Resistance of Internal Plastic Coatings
Tariq Al-Masoud,
Faisal Alrefai and
Hasan Sabri
Kuwait Oil Company Coating Personnel Qualification – A Key for Better Protection
Turki A. Al-Khaldi Saudi Aramco Nanoscale Surface Modification for Enhancing the Corrosion Performance of epoxy Organic Coatings
Zuhair Gasem and
Adeel Khalid
KFUPM Hot corrosion of air-plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings used in land-based gas turbines
Khalfan Al Muhairi and
Chanchal Dasgupta
Borouge Pte Ltd High Performance PE Top Coat System for onshore pipeline coating

Student Posters

Author/s

Affiliation

Abstract Title
M. Pazderová,
M. Bradáč,
L. Diblíková
 and J. Kudláček
VZLÚ, a.s. (Aeronautical Research and Test Institute) Methods of Zn-PTFE Composite Coatings Characterisation
Tariq Al-Ghamdi and
Stephen Liu
Colorado School of Mines Distortion Behavior of Steel Welds Using Low Transformation Temperature Welding Wires

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Saudi Aramco,
P.O. Box 13975, Dhahran 31311,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

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