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February 04, 2008

Time PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
8:00-9:00
Plenary Lecture (Mark Mucek, UOP, USA.): Corrosion Challenges Facing Today’s Refining Industry
DANA1
Cathodic Protection
DANA 1
Materials & Welding
DANA 2
Protective Coatings
DANA 3
9:00-9:30 Internal Cathodic Protection of Existing Buried Glass Flake Lined Spiral Welded Large Diameter Seawater Pipeline Systems
(J. Shanmugam)
Sour Service Testing - Understand the Materials Properties before Selecting the Test Method
(C.M. Fowler)
TOTAL’s Philosophy for the Protection of Offshore and Onshore Equipment and Structures by Painting Systems
(T.C. Chevrot, et.al.)
 
9:30-10:00 Ensuring the Integrity of Critical Pipe-To-Cathodic Protection System Connections
(C.Googan & G. Symington)
Effect of Centerline Segregation on the Susceptibilities to Hydrogen-Induced-Cracking and Grooving Corrosion of X60 ERW Line Pipe
(H.U. Hong, et.al.)
Nanocrystalline Metallic Coatings: Corrosion and Wear Properties and Applications
(A.M. Sherik &
A.S. Enezi)
 
10:00-10:30
COFFEE BREAK
10:30-11:00 AC Electrical Interference Effects and AC Corrosion Mechanisms
(R.F. Allen)
Understanding Boiler Tube Failures
(G.R. Lobley & W.L. Al-Otaibi)
Field Application of Corrosion Protection for Turbomachinery
(M.F. Mosser &
P. Brooks)
 
11:00-11:30 AC Corrosion: Results of Field Measurements and On-going Research
(L. Di Biase, et.al.)
Thermowell Failures in Different Incinerating Processes
(R. C. Yin, et.al.)
Thermal Insulation Coatings
(J.E. Pritchett)
 
11:30-12:00 New Low Cost Technology Development for Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring
(D.J. Southern)
Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion (MIC) of Cu-Ni Piping at Gas Oil Separation Plant (Case Study)
(M.A. Ridy & A. Kermad)
Coating Selection for Protection Against Corrosion Under Insulation
(M. Fletcher)
 
12:00-1:00
PRAYER / LUNCH BREAK
1:00 - 1:45
Plenary Lecture (Cliff Johnson, NACE International USA, NACE Public Affairs Director): The Impact of Corrosion and the Future of Corrosion Prevention
DANA 1
Cathodic Protection
DANA 1
Materials & Welding
DANA 2
Protective Coatings
DANA 3
1:45 - 2:15 Performance of Large Size Magnesium Anodes Used for Protection of Well Casings at Non Electrified Offshore Fields
(M.A. Al-Arfaj)
Case Histories of Stress Corrosion Cracking
(W. A. Al-Harbi &
C. van der Westhuizen)
Laboratory Testing of 31 Tank Lining Protective Coatings
(A. Alborno &
M. Brown)
 
2:15 - 2:45 18 Years of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Retrofit of Offshore
(M. Tettamanti, et.al.)
Process Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking of SS-316 Bourdon Tube
(A. Al-Ahmari, et.al.)
Ideal Option To Restore External Protection of Flowlines
(M. A. Saleem &
A. A. Hulaibi)
 
2:45 - 3:15
PRAYER / COFFEE BREAK
Cathodic Protection
DANA 1
Materials & Welding
DANA 2
Protective Coatings
DANA 3
3:15 - 3:45 An Audit of MTBE/Polypropylene Pipelines CP Systems
(A.M. Nor, et.al.)
The Degradation of Buried Pipelines Having Cathodic Protection
(S.A. Shipilov &
I. Le May)
Comprehensive Corrosion Protection - from ILI to Abrasion-Resistant Internal Coating
(M. Magerstädt)
 
3:45 - 4:15 Cathodic Protection Design Considerations for
New Well Coated Pipeline in Existing Pipeline Corridor
(P. Panchal & F. Ahmed)
External Stress Corrosion Cracking in an Oil Pipeline
(R. A. Al-Shammary)
Handling Performance and the Benefits of a Multilayer FBE System
(D. Grimshaw &
G. Twidale)
 
4:15 - 4:45
AST CP Monitoring
(J. Chase)
Failure of the 34" Diameter Gas Pipeline
(A.M. Benamer)
Internal Epoxy Lining Importance in Sour Gas Media for Refinery Pressure Vessel
(A. Fazlinejad &
R. Kuprion)
 
4:45 - 5:15
A New Approach for Evaluating the Effectiveness of CP for Existing Tanks Constructed on Oily Sand Pads
(H.M. Al-Mahrous)
Repair of Cracks in Hydrocracker Reactor’s Effluent / Feed Heat Exchangers
(S.N. Rao, et.al)
Rapid Cure Single Coat Corrosion Protection Coatings
(M. Gupta)
       
5:15 - 5:45
Well Casing Failure Investigation in the Arab-C Formation
(D.R. Catte)
Environmental Cracking of Dissimilar Metal Welds
(A.M. Al-Rumaih &
M.A. Al-Anezi)
Advanced Protective Coating Systems for Downhole Production Tubings
(B. Ghalaini, et.al.)
       
Adjourn
 

February 05, 2008


Time PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
7:30-8:30
Plenary Lecture (Jerry G. Williams, Ph.D., P.E., Petroleum Composites, USA): Applications, Opportunities & Challenges of Composite Materials in the Oil Industry
DANA 1
Non-Metallic Materials
DANA 1
Materials & Welding
DANA 2
Corrosion Research
DANA 3
8:30-9:00 Steel Reinforced Flexible Thermoplastic Pipe: Design and Applications
(N. Dodds, et.al.)
Failure Investigation of Heat Exchanger and Boiler Tubes of Floating Storage Offloading
(S. Mat, et.al.)
Could Hydrotesting Lead to Long Term Iron Oxide-based Black Powder in Sales Gas Pipelines?
(A.M. Sherik, et.al.)
 
9:00-9:30 Successful Application of Fiberglass Pipe in Crude Oil Pipelines in the Arabian Gulf
(K. Rookus)
Influence of Cold Work and Sigma Phase Precipitation on the Pitting Corrosion Behavior of 25Cr Super Duplex in 3.5% NaCl Solutions
(A. Elhoud, et.al.)
Effect of Inclination on Corrosion and Flow Regime in Subsea Wet Gas Pipelines
(C. Kang)
 
9:30-10:00
COFFEE BREAK
10:00-10:30 Some Thoughts on an Integrity Assessment Procedure for GRP Pipes
(S.R. Frost)
Examination of High Strength Low C - 13%Cr Martensic Stainless Steel
(S. Hashizume, et.al.)
Neural Networks for Corrosion Industry
(I.H. Abidi)
 
10:30-11:00 Lifetime Evaluation of Composite Liners in High Temperature Water Injection Wells
(B. Melve, et.al.)
Stainless Steel Reinforcement for Concrete Construction
(F.N. Smith)
Studies on Galvanized Steel Atmospheric Corrosion in Saudi Arabia
(A.I. Almarshad &
S. Syed)
 
11:00-11:30 Investigation of Fracture Toughness of Composite / Metal Interface for Steel Tube Repaired by Composite Materials
(A.A. Al-Maskari, et.al.)
Effect of Cooling Practice on Corrosion Resistance of Carbon Steel Rebar in Concretes
(H.B. Jawad Rahmatalla &
Y. Al-Horr)
Factors Affecting Atmospheric Corrosion in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
(M. Alodan, et.al.)
 
11:30-12:00
Experimental Validation of Diflex - A Diffusion Model to Predict Annulus Conditions in Flexible Pipes
(S. Buchner, et.al.)
Application of High-Strength and Corrosion-Resistant ASTM A1035 Steel Reinforcing Bar in Concrete Construction
(S. Faza, et.al.)
Corrosion Behavior of API X80 and X100 Pipeline Steels in Marine Environment
(M.S. Al-Waranbi)
       
12:00-1:00
PRAYER / LUNCH BREAK
Non-Metallic Materials
DANA 1
Corrosion Monioring
DANA 2
Corrosion Research
DANA 3
1:00 - 1:30 Cavitation Erosion Behavior of Fiberglass Reinforced Epoxy, Vinyl Ester and Phenolic in Sea and Formation Waters
(G. Fallatah, et.al.)
New Developments in Microcor Technology
(A. Perkins)
Performances of SM2535 (UNS N08535) in Sour Gas Environments
(Y. Matsuda, et.al.)
 
1:30 - 2:00 Corrosion-Resistant Plastic-Lined Piping for Severe Chemical Service
(J. Kalnins, et.al.)
On-line Internal Corrosion Monitoring of Remote Pipelines
(K. Wold & G. Sirnes)
Surface Modification of Al Alloy 2014 by Electrochemical Deposition of Ni Coating
(A. Ul-Hamid, et.al.)
 
2:00 - 2:30
New Polyamide 12 Grades for Large Diameter Oil & Gas Pipes
(A. Dowe, et.al.)
Extra Light Crude Pipeline Internal Corrosion Investigation Study
(M.A Al-Tolaihy &
M.K. Al-Anazi)
Fractal Patterns from Corrosion Pitting of Aluminum Alloys in Marine Environment
(E.M. Elkanzi)
       
2:30 - 3:00
Use of Durable Polyamide 11 for Oil and Gas Applications
(A. Lapeyre &
P. Dang)
Corrosion Behavior of Nanostructured Nickel-phosphorus and Cobalt-phosphorus Coatings
(K.M. Nabulsi &
A.M. Sherik)
       
3:00 - 3:30
PRAYER / COFFEE BREAK
Non-Metallic Materials
DANA 1
Corrosion Monioring
DANA 2
Plant Integrity
DANA 3
3:30 - 4:00 Composite Lining/Repair for In-Situ Resolution of Corrosion Problems in High Temperature/Pressure Oil & Gas Production Service
(B. Ashcroft)
(A. Al-Hashem, et.al.)
Managing Corrosion Challenges Asociated with Heat Exchangers
(M.A. Saleem &
A.A. Al-Hulaibi)
Oxygen-Induced Corrosion of an Oil Refinery Condensate Fractionation Unit
(A.M. Nor, et.al.)
 
4:00 - 4:30 Use of Composite Materials and Thermoplastics as Corrosion Resistant Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry
(R. Martin &
B. Thomson)
Sand Monitoring Techniques – Applications and Limitations
(B. McLaury, et.al.)
Failures of Aboveground Storage Tank Bottom Plates
(M. Al-Sonidah &
A. Babakr)
 
4:30 - 5:00
Elastomeric Seals: Selection & Failure Modes
(A.K. Al-Dossary &
M.S. Mehdi)
A New Tool for Downhole Corrosion Monitoring
(M.I. Jafar, et.al.)
Salt Deposition Minimization using Process Changes in a Condensate Reboiler
(F.M. Al-Faqeer,
M.M. Al-Qarni, et.al.)
 
5:00- 5:30
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC) of Three FRP Tubular Materials in Sea and Formation Waters
(A. Al-Hashem, et.al.)
Corrosion of CDU Overhead Heat Exchangers at Panipat Refinery - The Need for a Comprehensive Corrosion Control Management Programme
(Ms. S. Mistry)
Corrosion Prevention, Protection & Control in CDU Overhead system
(M.V. Bhanumurthy)
       
Adjourn
 

February 06, 2008


Time PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
7:30-8:30
Plenary Lecture (Iain Le May, Metallurgical Consultant, Canada): High Temperature Damage Mechanism and Failures in Refineries
DANA 1
Chemical Treatment
DANA 1
Water Treatment
DANA 2
Plant Integrity
DANA 3
8:30-9:00 Investigations into Compatible Corrosion and Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitors for Wet Sour Gas Pipelines
(J. J. Moloney, et.al.)
Reducing Cooling Tower Operation Costs by Utilizing High Salinity Water
(M. F. Al-Barout &
M.A. Moore)
Countering Corrosion at a Gas Oil Separation Plant
(I.A. Al-Garawi)
 
9:00-9:30 New Approach for Corrosion Inhibitor Qualification in PDO
(A. Al-Harthy &
N. Al-Behlani)
Predicting Corrosion and Scaling Tendencies in Industrial Boilers Using Novel Software Program
(J. Rasimas, et.al.)
Corrosion in Refining Amine Circuits - A Case Study
(F.O. Dawoud)
 
9:30-10:00
COFFEE BREAK
10:00-10:30 MIC Control in Saudi Arabian Water Injection Systems - A Case Study
(A. Al-Humam, et.al.)
Care of High Pressure Boilers – a study of Chemical Cleaning of Boilers Tubes
(A.H. Hodhan &
M.N. Al-Dahlawi)
Corrosion Mitigation Advances at Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company: Lessons Learned in 45 Years
(A.M. Niembro, et.al.)
 
10:30-11:00 Case Studies and Best Practices of Refinery Caustic Injection Systems
(A.S. Al-Omari, et.al.)
Studies on Boiler Tubes in Power Plants for Assessing Chemical Cleaning
(I.N. Andijani, et.al.)
NDT Utilization in Failure Investigation of a Refinery Stripper Receiver
(S. Ahmad &
A.A. Al-Sinani)
 
11:00-11:30 The Impact on Hydrocracker Reactor from Processing of High Sulphur and High Acid Crude
(N.A. Mohamed, et.al.)
Experience of Pickling/Passivation and Chemical Cleaning in Thermal Desalination Plant (Multi Effect Desalination Thermal Vapor Compression)
(A.A. Fares, et.al.)
Estimating Corrosion Growth Rates Using In-Line inspection
(S. Polasik, et.al.)
 
11:30-12:00
Comprehensive Laboratory Screening of Corrosion Inhibitors -A Key First Step in a Successful Corrosion Inhibition Treatment
(M. Achour, et.al.)
Crevice Corrosion Properties of Various Stainless Steels for Seawater Pumps in Middle Eastern Seas
(H. Yakuwa, et.al.)
Practical Field Applications and Guidelines for Using Overhead Simulation Models
(S.A. Lordo)
       
12:00-1:00
PRAYER / LUNCH BREAK
Closing
 
February 04, 2008 

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Review Issued to Authors:
November 15, 2007
Final Version Due:
December 20, 2007
Power Point Presentation Due:
January 10, 2008