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1. CATHODIC PROTECTION

2. CHEMICAL TREATMENT

3. CORROSION MONITORING AND INSPECTION

4. COST OF CORROSION

5. MATERIALS & WELDING

6. NON-METALICS

7. PROTECTIVE COATINGS

8. WATER TREATMENT & CHEMICAL CLEANING

9. PLENARY LECTURES

10. MODELING & BEST PRACTICES

CATHODIC PROTECTION

Author Affiliation Paper Title
C. Pynn Aegis Technical Systems LLC (UAE) Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete Foundations - A Case Study of Macrocell Effects
B. Chatterjee Engineers India Limited (India) Prevention of Soil Side Corrosion for Storage Tank Bottom Plates by Cathodic Protection System
C. Pynn Aegis Technical Systems LLC (UAE) Cathodic Protection of Marine Structures - A Case Study of Current Attenuation in the Structure Circuit
M. Al-Arfaj, et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Performance of a Zinc Mesh Anode System to Protect Deteriorated Concrete Structures Operating in a Marine Environment
H. Al-Mahrous Corrpro Arabia (UAE) External Corrosion Mechanism for Carrier Pipes Inside Casings: An Experimental Analysis
A. Bukhamsin Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Cathodic Protection Design of On Grade Storage Tanks
A. Khan
Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company
(Saudi Arabia)
Techniques to Detect Shorts and Locate Buried Pipeline Insulators on Natural Gas Distribution Systems
S. Mita Khafji Joint Operations
(Saudi Arabia)
Pilot Cathodic Protection System for Offshore Well Casings
A. Mohammad SABIC
(Saudi Arabia)
Successful Application of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System on Loosely Polyethylene Wrapped Underground Pipeline in a Petrochemical Complex
A. Ur-Rahman Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (Pakistan) CP Systems on Pipelines Downstream of Gas Compressor Stations
F. Garman CP Consultant (Libya) Long-term Effect of High Soil Resistivity on the Performance of Zinc Anode CP System Installed on an Underground PCCP Line

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CHEMICAL TREATMENT

Author Affiliation Paper Title
J. Lack Baker Petrolite
(USA)
An In-Depth Look at Amine Behavior in Crude Units
D. Masouri et al Pars Oil & Gas Co. (Iran) Why pH Stabilization? - A Review
D. McNaughtan Clariant Oil Services (UK) The Influence of Differing Weldment Metallurgies on Corrosion Inhibitor Performance in CO2 Environments
Y. Al-Janaby et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Laboratory Evaluation of Neutralizing and Filming Amines to Mitigate Corrosion in Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) Overhead Systems
A. Afshar Sharif University of Technology (Iran) Mechanism of N-80 Steel Corrosion Inhibition by Propargyl Alcohol in a Well Completion Fluid
B. Melsic Cortec Corporation
(USA)
Storage Tank Protection Using Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors
G. Zaid et al JACAM Chemicals
(USA)
Binary Corrosion Inhibitors Offer Improved Corrosion Control
H.A. El-Sahli, et al Sirte Oil Company
(Libya)
A Comparative Study of Corrosion Inhibitors for Crude Oil Pipelines
     

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CORROSION MONITORING AND INSPECTION

Author Affiliation Paper Title
M. F. Basrawi Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
NDT Technologies for Corrosion Control
A. Shahrivar Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (Iran) Role of RBI in Corrosion Management
F. Habiby Petrokemya (Saudi Arabia) Underside Corrosion in Above Ground Storage Tanks Exposed to Arabian Gulf Environment
C. Hinrichsen Chevron
(USA)
Recent Advances in the Detection of Internal & External Corrosion Using Guided Wave UT and MFL Inspection Techniques in Wafra Field
D. Frot et al IFP (France) Innovative Corrosion Monitoring Using an Optical Technology for Detection and Alarm
B. Gaur Saudi Methanol Company
(Saudi Arabia)
Online Corrosion Monitoring in Petrochemical Plants
Ming Gao et al GE
(USA)
Critical Review of ILI Inspection and Hydrotesting Technologies for SCC Identification

R. J. Carswell Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
High Temperature Corrosion Mapping
A. Smati University of Boumerdes (Algeria) Bayesian Modeling of the Kinetics of Corrosion and Risk Assessment of a Corroded Pipeline
Y. Said Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Optimization of Corrosion Monitoring Program in a Gas Plant
S. Atif et al GE Energy
(UK)
The Complete Solution: Combined Crack and Metal Loss Detection Tool Using Phased Array Technology

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COST OF CORROSION

Author Affiliation Paper Title
A. Al-Hashem Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
(Kuwait)
Estimated Cost of Corrosion in the GCC States
F. Al-Mubarak Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Cost of Erosion-Corrosion in Sand Production Environment
M. El-Reedy Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (Egypt) Life-Cycle Cost Design of Deteriorating Offshore Structures
R. Tems Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
The Cost of Corrosion
Brian Hillesdon et al GHD
(UAE)
Options for Repair and Durability of Concrete Structures
R. Mathers Nalco Ltd.
(England)
Targeting Overhead Exchanger Failures
T. Huck Matcor Inc.
(USA)
Use of Linear Anodes on Aging Pipeline Systems

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MATERIALS & WELDING

Author Affiliation Paper Title
M. Al-Anezi et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Lines of Defense to Prevent Hydrogen-Assisted Cracking in Line Pipe
A. Al-Hashem et al Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (Kuwait) Cavitation Corrosion Behavior of Copper and Nickel Based Alloys in Seawater
M. Draidia Qatar Petroleum (Qatar) Corrosion of Incoloy Piping in Qatar Offshore Environment
G. Lobley et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Environmental Cracking Cases - Learning From Failures
R. Yin SABIC
(Saudi Arabia)
Hydrochloric Acid Corrosion in a TPF Plant Incinerator Unit
H. Jung et al POSCO
(Korea)
Development of High Strength Line Pipe Steels with Improved HIC Resistance
H. Takabe Sumitomo Metal Industries (Japan) Research into Material Selection for Downhole Tubing Using Field and Laboratory Testing for a Gas Well in UAE
H. Choi et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Corrosion Damage Assessment of J-55 Carbon Steel Water Injection Tubing of Stand Alone Completion Wells
G. Al-Mahmood Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bahrain) Substitution of Aluminum Geodesic Dome Roofs for Carbon Steel Cone Roofs
R. Elansezhian Pondicherry Engineering College (India) Marine Atmosphere Corrosion Behaviour of Powder Metallurgy Automobile Components
S. Hashizume NKK Tubes (Japan) Material Selection of 13%Cr Steels for Corrosive Well Conditions
M. Bukhari Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit Riser Leak
I. Muzghi Qatar Gas (Qatar) Materials Performance in the Arabian Gulf Seawater
A. Babkr et al SABIC
(Saudi Arabia)
Variant Sources of Chloride Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking - Type 304 Stainless Steel
A. Al-Hashem et al Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (Kuwait) Atmospheric Corrosion Map of Kuwait for the Alloys of Carbon Steel, Copper, and Galvanized Steel
H. Al-Harbi et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Overview of Flare Tip Failures and Prevention Measures
H. Ezuber et al University of Bahrain (Bahrain) Effects of Temperature and Sigma Phase Precipitation on Seawater Pitting of Duplex Stainless Steel
J. Carew et al Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (Kuwait) Evaluation of L80 and C90 Tubular Steels in Sour Environments
K. Roh et al Hadeed
(Saudi Arabia)
A Novel Assessment of Hydrogen Induced Cracking of Sour Grade Line Pipes by Ultrasonic Measurements
D. Aberle et al Tyssen
(Germany)
Corrosion Resistance Stainless Steels and Nickel Based Alloys for Offshore and Oil & Gas Applications
D. Aberle et al Tyssen
(Germany)
Modern Nickel Based Alloys and High Alloyed Stainless Steels for Severe Corrosive Conditions in the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
A. T. Mohamed et. al Minia University
(Egypt)
Reinforced Composites Corrosive Wear
R. Mishra et al Tata Steel
(India)
Effect of Cu and P Alloying on Corrosion of Steel in Chloride Environment

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NON-METALICS

Author Affiliation Paper Title
S. Frost AEA Technology
(England)
A New ASME Standard for Composite Repairs
M. Saleem Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Vital Role of Nonmetallic Composites in Cooling Water System Applications
G. Small Victrex International Recent Developments in Polymer Coating for Corrosion Protection Enhancements
Enhanced Corrosion Protection Using PEEK Polymer in the Oil & Gas Industry
B. Melve Statoil (Norway) Qualification of Composite Material Lined Downhole Tubing for Gas Applications
S. Frost et al AEA Technology
(England)

Gas Permeation in Thermoplastics Used as Liner
I. Makhzoumi Future Pipe Group
(UAE)
Usage of RTRP and Spoolable Reinforced Composite Pipe Systems
H. Bürkle CRANE Resistoflex GmbH
(Germany)
Fluorocarbon Lined Carbon Steel Pipe
A. G. Gibson, et al Center for Composite Materials Eng.
(UK)
Update on Non-Metallic & Composite Pipe Work
G. M Fallatah et al Center for Composite Materials Eng.
(UK)
Creep & Failure Behavior of Highly Loaded Aramid Fiber as used in Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes

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PROTECTIVE COATINGS

Author Affiliation Paper Title
H. Fadhli et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Modeling of HVOF Coating Deposit Applied over Different Metallic Surfaces and Tested in Highly Corrosive Environments
M. Al-Odan King Saud University
(Saudi Arabia)
Electrochemical Study of Coated Pipeline in Soil
R. Elansezhian
et al
Pondicherry Engineering College (India) Importance of Developing Corrosion Resistant Protective Coatings for Mild Steel Automobile Components
G. Nayal Jubail Industrial College
(Saudi Arabia)
Selection of Oxidation Resistant Nano-Structured PVD Coating Materials for High Temperature Applications
H. Burglund JOTUN (Norway) Organic and Inorganic Zinc Primers - The Superior Protection
D. Blackwell Belzona Polymerics Ltd. (UK) Upgrade of Multiphase Separator Utilizing Cold Weld Polymer Technology
M. Jafar et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Use of Electrochemical Impedance for the Evaluation of Coating Durability
M. Nasser DURAPOL Ltd. (UK) Anticorrosive Coating for Elevated Temperature Processes
R. Mobarra University of Kerman (Iran) Corrosion Behavior of Chromium Enhanced Aluminized Coatings in Hot Service
F. Rezaei Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (Iran) Evaluation of Protective Coatings Using Artificial Weathering Methodology
A. Kehr et al 3M
(USA)
Overview of FBE as Corrosion Protection of Rebar
M. Jafar et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Evaluation of Visco-Elastic Coatings - A User Perspective
L. Pretorius Consultant
(South Africa)
New Application Technology for In-Situ Pipeline Coating using Heavy Duty Glass Flake Linings
M. Mansour et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Heat Shrink Sleeve Failure on Buried Pipeline - A Case Study

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WATER TREATMENT & CHEMICAL CLEANING

Author Affiliation Paper Title
A. Jaffer Baker Petrolite (USA) A Novel Polymer Program to Mitigate Scaling and Fouling in Reverse Osmosis Membranes
W. Taiyar Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Deaerator Cracking at Yanbu NGL Plant
V. Raja Indian Institute of Technology (India) Failure of a Power Boiler – a Case Study
M. Al-Barout et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Boiler Condition Assessment
G. Laxton Baker Petrolite (USA) Decreased Corrosion Rates in Cooling Water Systems through Elimination of Biofilms with Chlorine Dioxide
B. Gaur Saudi Methanol Company
(Saudi Arabia)
Failure of Packaged Boilers in a Petrochemical Plant
Said Al-Modhi Saudi Chevron Phillips Stress Assisted Oxygen Corrosion in an Economizer
Abd Elaziz Salah Eldin ADMA-OPCO
(UAE)
Effect of Aquifer Dump Flood on the Reservoir Scale Tendency and Corrosion Behavior of Subsurface Equipment
O. Rageai, et al Petroleum Research Center
(Libya)
Zinc Chromate as Effective Inhibitor for Industrial Cooling Water System

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PLENARY LECTURES

Author Affiliation Paper Title
K. Lewis Shell Global Solutions (Netherlands) The Role of Corrosion and Integrity Management Tools in Ensuring Pressure Equipment Integrity and Availability
B. Gummow Corrosion Service Company Ltd.
(Canada)
Cathodic Protection - Technological Change and Application Challenges
G. Schmitt Iserlohn University Listen to Corrosion at Work - A Newly Developed Versatile Corrosion Monitoring Tool Ready for Plant Application

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MODELING & BEST PRACTICES

 

Author Affiliation Paper Title
S. Shirazi et al Erosion/Corrosion Research Center
University of Tulsa (USA)
Application of Tulsa University Erosion Model to Predict Threshold Production Flow Rates, and Sand Rates from Sand Detection Sensors

F. Al-Mutahar et al Erosion/Corrosion Research Center
University of Tulsa (USA)

Critical Deposition Velocities of Solid Particles in Horizontal and Inclined Pipes
R. Tems et al Saudi Aramco
(Saudi Arabia)
Development of a Best Practice in Crude Unit Overhead Corrosion Control
Jiyong Cai et al Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology, Ohio University, (USA)
Investigation on Water Wetting in Large Diameter Horizontal and Slightly Inclined Oil-Water Pipe Flows

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