2006 Fall Conference Presentations
Insulate From Corrosion:
Insulate From Corrosion: Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a well understood problem and mitigation methods are well established, however it is pervasive and continues to cost the process industry many millions of dollars annually. In 2002 a large chemical company spent over $5 million dollars replacing 304 stainless steel equipment because of chloride stress corrosion cracking (CSCC) under insulation. The cost of the downtime due to the loss of production was even more significant. Similar case histories are commonplace within the process industries. An effective CUI prevention strategy based on life cycle costs can significantly reduce costs due to downtime, maintenance repair and inspection. This presentation will discuss corrosion of metals, mitigation methods and the important role the insulation industry can play in preventing CUI. Dr. Hira Ahluwalia is President of Material Selection Resources Inc. Material Selection Resources (MSR) is a materials engineering and corrosion consulting organization based in New Jersey, serving the chemical, pharmaceutical, fabrication & metal industries.
Contact Dr. Hira Ahluwalia:
609-737-8226
hira@doctormetals.com
Applications & Innovations in Technology:
Troy Farst of Armacell, LLC will present a look at the current and future potential and risks of commonly available devices to the industry. He will take you through the cost/ value relationship of the many technology options out there from cutting edge cellular technologies to portable memory devices and even radio frequency identification. As the IT manager for Armacell's North America operations, Troy Farst has responsibility for all computer systems, networks, telecommunications, and security for Armacell in the United States, Canada and Mexico. He oversees the identification, evaluation and application of technologies that best meet the company's business objectives in the most costefficient manner. Under his guidance over the past six years, Armacell has deployed broadband, VPN, VoIP, Blackberry, and Cellular technologies, employing low-cost, reliable solutions to satisfy business requirements.
Avoid the pitfalls of employing new Technology in your business with this great real-world tech-primer!
Contact Troy Farst:
troy.t.farst@armacell.com
Mold & Mildew:
Dr. Wayne R. Thomann, Director of Occupational and Environmental Safety at Duke University/ Medical Center has been researching the identification and control of bioaerosols for more than 20 years and lectures extensively about indoor air quality. He will offer his perspectives on the mold & mildew issue and answer your questions on the subject.
You will need Microsoft PowerPoint to view this presentation.
Contact Dr. Wayne Thomann:
thoma010@mc.duke.edu