Conference Tentative Technical Program

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February 13, 2012
 
Time PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
8.00 - 8.45
Keynote Lecture:
Mohammed Al-Omair, VP saudi Aramco
AL DANA1
8.45 - 9.00
Coffee Break
Corrosion Management
Chair: Sami Al-Ghamdi
Co-Chair: Mansoor Al-Abdali
AL DANA 1
Microbial Corrosion
Chair: Dr. Tony Rizk
Co-Chair: Mohammed Hajjy
AL DANA 2
Protective Coating
Chair: Mana Al-Mansour
Co-Chair: Anthony Manuel
AL DANA 3
9.00 - 9.25 How to Make Your RBI Black Box Evolving Towards a Cristal Clear Integrity Management Tool:
Albert Veld
Wintech Global, France
MIC: Managing Risk and Uncertaintainties:
Gary Jenneman
ConocoPhillips Company, USA
Advanced Polymer Coatings Thick Film Coating Systems Technology:
Michael Osborne
Nukote Coating Systems International, Singapore
       
9.25 - 9.50 Integrity Operating Windo: A Tool for Safe and Reliable Functioning of Process Unit:
Faisal Refai
Kuwait National Petroleum Co., Kuwait
Novel MIC Mitigation Strategies and Improved Microbiological Monitoring Techniques:
Andy Price
Oil Plus Ltd., UK

New Specification for Internal Liquid Epoxy Coating Systems For Carbon Steel Pipes and Line Pipes:
Amal Al-Borno
       
9.50 - 10.15
PETRONAS Gas Berhad Piping Integrity Management System:
Khairul Ismail
Petronas, Malaysia
Effect of Oil Properties on The Corrosion Rate in Crude Oil Pipelines:
Abdullah Al-Otaibi
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Nanoscale Surface Modification for Enhancing the Corrosion Performance of Epoxy Organic Coatings:
Turki A. Al-Khaldi
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
 
10.15 - 10.35
COFFEE BREAK
10.35 - 11.00 Case Study: Risk-Based Inspection Study of LPG Compression and Deethanizer Plant:
Muhammed Al-Lutfallah
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Initial Studies Employing Pyrosequencing Analysis and Bacterial Phage Technology to Mitigate Microbial Influenced Corrosion:
Scott Campbell
Ecolyse, Inc., USA
Accelerated Aging of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coatings:
Fabio Aguirre
DOW Coating Materials, USA
       
11.00 - 11.25 Utilization of RBI Methodology for T&I Extension:
MunTher Al-Hammad
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Molecular Tools to Track Bacteria Responsible for Microbial Influenced Corrosion:
Joseph Sulfita
University of Oklahoma, USA
Glassflake Composite Linings For Protection Of New Pipework and Capital Equipment:
Graham Greenwood-Sole
Corrocoat Ltd., England
       
11.25 - 11.50 Corrosion Management in Reinforced Concrete Structures:
Osama Shawa
ENTECHS, Saudi Arabia
Application of Quantitative PCR in Monitoring MIC-Related Microorganisms in Oil and Gas Industry:
Xiangyang Zhu
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Rigid Polyurethanes For Advanced Pipe Coatings:
Andreas aus der Wieschen
Bayer Material Science AG, Germany
       
11.50 - 12.15
Loss of Strength of Reinforced Concrete Members from Corrosion Damage:
Abul Azad
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals,
Saudi Arabia
Effects of Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) on The Corrosion of Carbon Steel Pipeline:
Faisal Abbas
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Novel Solvent Free Tank Coating for Storage of Hot Crude Oil:
Mads Juhl
Hempel A/S, Denmark
 
12.15 - 13.25
PRAYER / LUNCH BREAK
Corrosion Management
Chair: Sami Al-Ghamdi
Co-Chair: Mansoor Al-Abdali
AL DANA 1
Microbial Corrosion
Chair: Dr. Tony Rizk
Co-Chair: Mohammed Hajjy
AL DANA 2
Protective Coating
Chair: Mana Al-Mansour
Co-Chair: Anthony Manuel
AL DANA 3
13.25 - 13.50 Liquid Petroleum - Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (LP-ICDA) of Three “Non-Piggable Gravity” Crude Oil Export Pipelines in Kuwait Oil Company using SP0208-2008:
Shabbir Safri
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
A Holistic Approach to Controlling Microbial Induced Corrosion Using a Novel THPS/Polymer Formulation:
Chris Jones
Rhodia UK Limited, UK
Selection Criteria of Internal Storage Tank Linings for Long-term Performance:
MatThew Fletcher
International Paint/Akzo Nobel, UK
       
13.50 - 14.15 Pipeline Performance Improvement using Special-Purpose Scrapers:
Eric Freeman
T.D. Williamson, Inc., USA
Development of A Green Biocide with A Superior HS&E Profile for Oilfield Applications:
Crystal Lee
Baker Hughes Incorporated, USA
Adhesion Testing For Protective Coatings:
John Fletcher & Graig Woolhouse
Elcometer Limited, UK
       
14.15 - 14.40
Reliability Improvement of Corroded Relief Lines:
Hamad Al-Alwani
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
ClO2 Treatment of Once Through and Recirculating Seawater Cooling Systems:
Alistair Cameron
Scotmas Group, Scotland
From Erosion Protection to Corrosion Prevention – Newly Discovered Properties of High Performance Elastomers:
GunTher Blitz
ROSEN Swiss AG, Switzerland
       
14.40 - 15.05
Non-Intrusive Corrosion-Erosion Monitoring for Subsea Applications:
Geir Instanes
ClampOn, Norway
Use of High Frequency Ultrasonic Waves to Mitigate Microbial Corrosion:
Hussain Almahamedh
Colorado School of Mines, USA
High Performance HDPE Top Coat System for Onshore Pipe Coating:
Khalfan Mohamed Al Muhairi
Borouge Pte Limited, UAE
 
15.05 - 15.20
COFFEE BREAK
Corrosion Management
Chair: Sami Al-Ghamdi
Co-Chair: Mansoor Al-Abdali
AL DANA 1
Microbial Corrosion
Chair: Dr. Tony Rizk
Co-Chair: Mohammed Hajjy
AL DANA 2
Protective Coating
Chair: Mana Al-Mansour
Co-Chair: Anthony Manuel
AL DANA 3
15.20 - 15.45 Saudi Aramco Practices for Mitigation of Sweet Gas Corrosion:
Mamdouh Al-Harbi
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
The Role of Acetic Acid in Microbially-Influenced Corrosion (MIC):
Gerrit Voordouw
University of Calgary, Canada
New Advancements in the Abrasion Resistance of Internal Plastic Coatings:
Robert Lauer
NOV Tuboscope, USA
       
15.45 - 16.10 Corrosion Under Insulation Management:
Yasser Mubarak
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Failure of Fin Fan Cooler Tubes due to MIC at Stabilizer Units, Criticality Assessment and Modeling:
Arthur Debbert
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Coating Personnel Qualification – A Key for Better Protection:
Hasan Sabri
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
       
16.10 - 16.35
Improvement of Amine Unit Operation by Utilizing Advanced Filtration System:
Salah Al-Luqman

Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Nitrate Injection to Prevent Reservoir Souring:
Jan Hilmers
Yara International ASA, Norway
Hot Corrosion of Air-Plasma Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings Used in Land-Based Gas Turbines:
Zuhair Gasem
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
       
16.35 - 17.00
Corrosion Mitigation and Monitoring in Oil Degassing, Spheroids & Stabilizers Units:
Mohammed Al-Barout
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Microbially Influenced Corrosion Assessment in Crude Oil Pipelines:
Mazen Saleh
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Evaluation of Zn Based Composite Coatings:
M. Pazderová
Výzkumný a zkušební letecký ústav, a.s., Czech Republic
       
Adjourn
 

February 14, 2012    
Time PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
8.00 - 8.45
Keynote Lecture
Dr. Chris Fowler, Director of Corrosion
Exova Group

8.45 - 9.00
Coffee Break
Non-Metallic
Chair: Gasem Fallatah & Vincenzo Savino
Co-Chair: Abdulaziz Asiri
DANA 1
Chemical and Water Treatment-I
Chair: Jamal Khamis
Co-Chair: Subhi Jeshi
DANA 2
Cathodic Protection
Chair: Abdulhameed Bukhamseeen
Co-Chair: Naim Dakwar
DANA 3
9.00 - 9.25 Large Scale Pipework Rehabilitation Projects Using Composite Repairs:
Simon Frost
Walker Technical Resources, UK
Novel Inhibitor Combinations for Corrosion Prevention:
Amir Hussain
Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia
Seawater Side Corrosion Management Strategies for Aging Offshore Oil and Gas Fixed assets Group:
Jim Britton
Deepwater, USA
       
9.25 - 9.50 Rehabilitation of Two 42-inch Water Cooling Pipelines with Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composite Wrap:
Yves Lenaerts
T.D. Williamson, Inc., Belgium
Effect of Acid Flowbacks on Corrosion Inhibition Effectiveness:
Mohsen Achour
ConocoPhillips Company, USA
Condition Monitoring of Concrete Structures by The Use of Multi-Depth, Multi-Element Corrosion Monitoring Probes:
Keith Gainey
BAC Corrosion Control Arabia Ltd., Saudi Arabia
       
9.50 - 10.15
Design and maintenance of fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) and dual laminate (Thermoplastic + FRP) equipment for hydrochloric acid service:
Adriano Ureña
OLLEARIS S.A., Spain
Next Generation Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitor Development & Corrosion Inhibitor Compatibility:
Andrew MacDonald
Clariant Oil Services UK Ltd., UK
Evaluation of Cathodic Protection System criteria On Constructed Tanks Over Bituminous Sand Mix Layer:
Hasan Sabri
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
 
10.15 - 10.35
COFFEE BREAK
10.35 - 11.00 Life Time prediction of GRP Piping systems:
Jan Steen
The Netherlands
Corrosion Inhibition Testing for High Pressure CO2 Corrosion:
Mohd Mohamed
Petronas, Malaysia
Innovative Design For Deep Well Anode Bed In High Resistivity Area:
Pankaj Panchal
Abdulla Fouad Impalloy Ltd. Co., Saudi Arabia
       
11.00 - 11.25 Successful application of reinforced Thermoset resin (RTR) pipe for Oil Production in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
Alwin Fahrer
Future Pipe Industries, Saudi Arabia
Chemical treatment through The use of Foamed Chemical Technology:
Greg Darby
Baker Hughes Incorporated, USA
The Properties of Buried Pipeline Coating Faults and Their Assessment by Different Coating Survey Techniques:
Sarah Leeds
DC Voltage Gradient Technology & Supply Ltd., UK
       
11.25 - 11.50 Polyolefin Materials for Large Diameter Cooling Systems:
Youssef Taha
Borouge Pte Ltd., UAE
Top of The Line Corrosion Control by Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (Lab Assessment):
Maslat Al-Waranbi
Baker Hughes Incorporated, USA
Improvements to The External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Process:
David Kroon
Corrpro Companies Inc., USA
       
11.50 - 12.15
FRP Piping Response To Dynamic Load Conditions:
N.E. Bos
Dynaflow Research Group bv, The Netherlands
The Effect of Chemical Inhibitors on Mitigating Hydrogen Environment Assisted Cracking of Ultra-High Strength Steel:
Sami Al-Ghamdi
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Applications and Innovations for Battery Powered Remote Monitoring:
Graig Held
FreeWave Technologies, Inc., USA
       
12.15 - 13.25
Prayer / LUNCH BREAK
Non-Metallic
Chair: Gasem Fallatah & Vincenzo Savino
Co-Chair: Abdulaziz Asiri
DANA 1
Material Selection-1
Chair: Abdelmounam Sherik
Co-Chair: Ehab Elsaadawy
DANA 2
Cathodic Protection
Chair: Abdulhameed Bukhamseeen
Co-Chair: Naim Dakwar
DANA 3
13.25 - 13.50 Successful Injection, Disposal, and Production Well Applications of Thermoplastic Lined Downhole Tubing: A Compilation of Case Histories Dating Back to 1996:
Robert Davis
Western Falcon, Inc., USA
Five Fatal Flaws in API 581:
Henk Helle
CorrosionControl. Nu BV, The Netherlands
Lessons Learned and Challenges in Offshore Cathodic Protection Systems – Arabian Gulf:
Antonio Martinez
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
       
13.50 - 14.15 Innovative, High Stress Crack Resistant HDPE
Pipe applications in oil Industry:
Mohana Murali
Borouge Pte Ltd., UAE
SOHIC as Secondary Cause of Failure:
Waleed Alotaibi
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Implication of NACE Practice SP 0502 - External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Methodology – Practical Guidelines:
Ateeq Rahman
Zakum Development Company(ZADCO)
UAE
       
14.15 - 14.40
FRP Stack for Industrial Application: Focus on Adopted Solutions:
Nicola Avanzini
Selip SpA, Italy
Advnaced HIC Resistant Materials Viewed from The Steel Maker Plate Maker:
Patrick Toussaint
ArcelorMittal, Belgium
CP Current Attenuation and Distribution Over Immersed Pipelines: Critical Review of International Standards and 3D Modeling:
Eric Agel
Total, France
       
14.40 - 15.05
Application of Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) Lining Barriers in Downhole Tubing for Gas Production under Sour Conditions:
Gokul Radhakrishnan
Intertek CAPCIS, UAE
Overview of Available Models of Hydrogen Induced Blisters Extension in Steel Pipes:
Abdulrazak Traida
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology,
Saudi Arabia
Cathodic Protection Effectiveness When Anodes Installed In Periphery Vs. Beneath The Tanks:
Hasan Sabri
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
       
15.05 - 15.20
COFFEE BREAK
Non-Metallic
Chair: Gasem Fallatah & Vincenzo Savino
Co-Chair: Abdulaziz Asiri
DANA 1
Material Selection-1
Chair: Abdelmounam Sherik
Co-Chair: Ehab Elsaadawy
DANA 2
Cathodic Protection
Chair: Abdulhameed Bukhamseeen
Co-Chair: Naim Dakwar
DANA 3
15.20 - 15.45 The Utilization of Nonmetallic Valves in Oil Producing Facilities:
Bader Al-Jarallah
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Factors that Affect Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) and Hydrogen-Induced Cracking (HIC):
Mimoun ElBoujdaini
CANMET, Canada
Cathodic Protection System Improvement for Qurayyah Sea Water Treatment Filters:
Saleh Al-Seunaian
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
       
15.45 - 16.10 Layered Silicate Nanocomposites:
Abdullah Al-Shahrani
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Use of Ultrasonic Creeping Waves for Detection and Sizing of Surfce-Breaking Cracks on Opposite Surface:
Michael Davidson
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Economic and Operational Benefits of CP Remote Monitoring – A Survey of Experienced Operators:
Mike Reed
Elecsys Corporation, USA
       
16.10 - 16.35
Importance of The Insulating Cable Management Systems in Corrosive Environments:
Albert Casas

UNEX Aparellaje Electrico, S.L., Spain
In-Situ Internal Repairs of Pipeline Flaws by Welding in Extereme Fluids Enviornments:
Hamad Al-Mostaneer
Colorado School of Mines, USA

Susceptibility to Hydrogen Embrittlement Under Cathodic Protection of High-Strength Pipeline Steels:
Mimoun Elboujdaini
CANMET, Canada
       
16.35 - 17.00
Composite Valves: Material, Standards and Quality Assurance:
Dave Bowen
Shipham Valves, UK
Advanced Technology for Permanent Field Repairs of Process Corrosion/Erosion Damage in major Mechanical Equipment:
Michael Welch
Aquilex Arabia Ltd., USA

The Correlation of External Corrosion Indirect Assessment with Inline Inspection for Pipelines:
Hasan Sabri
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
       
Adjourn
 

February 15, 2012    


Time PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
8.00 - 8.45
Keynote Lecture
Dale Mclntyre, Principle Engineer, ConocoPhilips
AL DANA 1
8.45 - 9.00
Coffee Break
Corrosion Research
Chair: Hameed Badairy
Co-Chair: Nayef Al-Anazi
DANA 1
Material Selection-II
Chair: Abdelmounam Sherik
Co-Chair: Ehab Elsaadawy
DANA 2
Chemical and Water Treatment-II
Chair: Yahya Al-Janabi
Co-Chair: Faiz Al-Musalami
DANA 3
9.00 - 9.25 A Sophisticated New Flow Loop For Studying The Multiphase Flow In Petroleum Pipeline:
Rihan Omar
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Saudi Arabia
Case Study: Characterization of Protective Coating using ESEM/EDS Techniques:
Hameed Al-Badairy
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
New Fast Acting Non-Nitrogen Containing Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenger for Oil Lines:
Sunder Ramachandran
Baker Hughes Incorporated, USA
       
9.25 - 9.50 Variation in Acoustic Monitor Threshold Limits for
Sand Detection in Multiphase Flow Systems Using
Experimental and Statistical Approach:
Michael Odigie
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Visbreaker Furnace Corrosion at SASREF:
Ashraf Al-Harbi
Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Co. (SASREF)
Saudi Arabia
Inhibition Performance of SynThesized Amine-Based Corrosion Inhibitors in Concentrated HCl Acid Solutions: Effect of Intensifier:
Ali Al-Taq
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
       
9.50 - 10.15
Corrosion Study For Processing Opportunity Crude:
Ahmad Abas
Petronas, Malaysia
Steel Plate Experience in selecting and Supplying Materials for Desalination Industry:
Didier Paul
ArcelorMittal, Belgium
Stydying Carbon Steel Inbition in Minagish Effluent Water by Electrochemical Noise Technique and LPR:
Hanaa Al-Mazeedi
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait
 
10.15 - 10.35
COFFEE BREAK
10.35 - 11.00 Problem Of Stress Corrosion Cracking and Its Prediction Based On Repassivation Kinetic Studies:
Ihsan-Ul-Haq Toor
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Saudi Arabia
Challenges in Selecting Stainless Steels for Long Term Performance in Architectural Applications in The Middle East:
Andreas Persson
Avesta Research Centre, Sweden
New Chemical Cleaning & De-Gassing Technologies:
Philip Dixon
Nalco Saudi Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia
       
11.00 - 11.25 Influence Of Temperature On The Pitting Corrosion Behavior Of AISI 316L In Chloride-CO2 (sat.):
Hosni Zubeir
University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Investigation of Galvanic Corrosion of Monel Fitting in SWRO Desalinatiion System:
Mohammed Abou-Zour
GE Water & Process Technologies, USA
Kinetic Study of A Mixture of Corrosion Inhibitors for 1018 Carbon Steel in Seawater Solution:
Nawaf Al-Bakr
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
       
11.25 - 11.50 Nano-Composite and Ternary-Alloy Protective Coatings for Steel:
Abdel-Salam Hamdy Makhlouf
Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany
Repairing of Super Heater Crown Plate:
Yasser Ali
Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia
Effects of Exposure Time and 5-(3-Aminophenyl)-Tetrazole on The Corrosion and Corrosion Inhibition of Magnesium/Manganese Alloy in Chloride Solutions:
El-Sayed Sherif
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
       
11.50 - 12.15
Atmospheric Corrosion of Aluminum Using Quartz Crystal Microbalance:
Sameerah Alsaeedi
Nora bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
Development of Low Transformation Temperature Welding Consumables:
Tariq Al-Ghamdi
Colorado School of Mines, USA
Oil Field Chemical Synergy in Oil and Gas Industry:
Enow Kima
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
       
12.15
PRAYER / LUNCH BREAK
Closing
 

POSTER SESSION Chair: Mansour Al-Zamil  
1 Rayed Bassam Erosion/Corrosion at The Sulfur Exporting Plant
2 Pascal COLLET TBA
3 M. A. Al- Mubayidh Under-Deposit Corrosion Failure of A Compressor after Stage Cooler at An NGL Plant - A Case Study
4 Muhammad Arsalan Khan Sherwani Costing & Pricing of Cathodic Protection System Projects
5 Bertolini, Maria Evaluation of Predicted and Observed Data on Biotransformation of 29 Trace Organic Compounds
6 SUSANA AMAYAHERNANDEZ The Effect of Initial Inoculum Source on The Microbial Community Structure and Dynamics in Laboratory-Scale Sequencing Batch Reactors
7 Mohammed Nusour Colilert Technique From Idexx For Enumeration of Coliform and Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) in Water
8 Tariq Al-Ghamdi Distortion Behavior of Steel Welds Using Low Transformation Temperature Welding Wires
9 Atef Al-Zahrani Influence of Methanol on Internal Organic Coatings for Production Gas Pipeline
     

* Above information is based on selected papers. This information may change near The conference dates as subjected to availability of speakers. Please visit regularly for latest updates.


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