Corrosion Control and Infrastructure Renewal in the Water/Wastewater Industry
March 12-14, 2024 | Online
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Corrosion is the primary aging mechanism for linear and vertical assets in water and wastewater systems. It has been estimated that the water/wastewater industry accounts for 25% of the annual total cost of corrosion (3% of US GDP, $765B). To reduce the cost of corrosion, active steps can be taken throughout the asset life cycle.
The Corrosion Control and Infrastructure Renewal in the Water/Wastewater Industry course will cover the principles of corrosion chemistry, mechanisms, and control with specific focus on materials and systems in water and wastewater pipe, facilities, and appurtenances throughout the asset life cycle.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the different types of water and wastewater systems
- Identify the materials of construction for water and wastewater assets
- Discuss the four parts of an electrochemical corrosion cell specific to water and wastewater systems
- Apply electrochemical understanding to internal and external corrosion in water and wastewater systems
- Identify localized vs. general corrosion cells in water and wastewater systems
- Identify the four methods of corrosion control
- Examine design considerations for new and existing water and wastewater systems
- Review renewal and rehabilitation options analysis
- Discuss methods for project delivery
Agenda
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Course Overview
Introduction to Corrosion
Water and Wastewater Assets
- Linear Assets
- Plant and Vertical Assets
- Storage Facilities
- Other
Fundamentals of Corrosion
- Basic Corrosion Theory
- Anode
- Cathode
- Electrolyte
- Electrical Path
- Corrosion of Different Materials
- 7 Forms of Corrosion
Investigation and Assessment of Corrosion Problems
- Linear Assets
- Plant and Vertical Assets
- Storage Facilities
Open Discussion
- Questions
- Special Topics from the Audience
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Recap of Course Materials
Design and Methods of Corrosion Control
- Design and Material Selection
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Coatings & Linings
- Cathodic Protection
Considerations During Construction for Problems
- Performance Requirements
- Extent of Distress
- Operational Constraints
- Schedule Constraints
- Access Constraints
- Community and Political Factors
- Case Studies
Design and Methods for Infrastructure Rehabilitation
- Linear Assets
- Plant and Vertical Assets
- Storage Facilities
- Other
Open Discussion
- Questions
- Special Topics from the Audience
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Recap of Course Materials
Corrosion Control and Infrastructure Renewal of Pipes
- New Pipe
- 4 Methods of Corrosion Control
- Existing Pipes in Ground
- Retro Fit with Cathodic Protection
- Water Industry Pipe Materials
- Maintaining Corrosion Control on Pipes
Corrosion Control and Infrastructure Renewal of Other Structures
- Tanks, Reservoirs, and Storage
- Pumps, Valves, and Appurtenances
- Buildings & Facilities
Procurement
- Funding
- Projects vs. Programs
- Contract Mechanisms
- Specification Development
- Project Delivery Selection
- Case Studies
Instructors
Dr. Graham E.C. Bell, Vice President of Technical Services, Structural Technologies
Dr. Graham E.C. Bell is a Research Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee and a Vice President of Technical Services for Structural Technologies. Dr. Bell has more than 42 years of experience in Water Infrastructure. Dr. Bell is nationally and internationally known as an expert on Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe. He is a 35+ year member of AMPP (nee NACE International). He has chaired technical committees and served on the Board of Directors for NACE International as well as AWWA and ASCE. In 2013, he received the NACE International Distinguished Service Award. In 2015, he was named a fellow of NACE International. Dr. Bell is a registered professional engineer in Tennessee, a registered Corrosion Engineer in California and certified by AMPP (nee NACE International) as a Corrosion and Cathodic Protection Specialist.
Dr. Anna Pridmore, Senior Vice President – Water/Wastewater Infrastructure, Structural Technologies
Dr. Anna Pridmore is Sr. Vice President- Water/Wastewater Infrastructure for Structural Technologies, leading teams implementing rehabilitation of pipelines and civil structures, with a focus on collaborative delivery. She has her PE in California and has over 20 years of interdisciplinary experience working with pipeline and civil infrastructure condition assessment and rehabilitation, with over 400 projects implemented to date. Dr. Pridmore is actively involved in technical committee activities including ASCE, AWWA, ASME, ASTM and DBIA. She assists clients with options analysis, technical support, engineering, specifications, and projects related to pipeline and civil infrastructure inspection and rehabilitation.