Forefront Innovation Series

Forefront Innovation Series

Forefront Innovation Series

Filled with the latest insights and technical developments, our new web-based series from AMPP brings together subject matter experts from a wide variety of industries and professional backgrounds to discuss new and emerging topics focused on materials protection and performance. Utilizing best practices, case studies, and lessons learned, these engaging sessions will shed light on challenges faced by different industries. Forefront Innovation Series events also provide the chance to engage with expert speakers on technical topics to get your questions answered and earn PDHs (Professional Development Hours).

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Upcoming events

Concrete Fundamentals (Spanish)

Date: September 26, 2023

Time: 9 – 11 a.m. US CST - View local time

Cost: $100.00 USD

Speakers:

Juan Caballero

Juan Caballero, Naval & Industrial Solutions

Guillermo Loayza

Guillermo Loayza, Setmix

Forefront Innovation Series is proud to present our first offering entirely in the Spanish language. Learn the basics of working with concrete. Walk away with a strong understanding of how cathodic protection and concrete restoration partnered with tried-and-true maintenance practices ensures greater longevity of infrastructure. Our industry experts will share their insights, lessons learned, and best practices. Additionally, they will discuss and explain how to preserve concrete elements exhibiting spalling and cracking due to corrosion.

Register  |  2 PDH 

Hydrogen: It's Here To Stay!

Date: October 24, 2023

Time: 9 – 11 a.m. US CST - View local time

Cost: $100.00 USD

Speakers:

Saba Esmaeely, DNV GL USA, Inc.

Saba Esmaeely, DNV GL USA, Inc.

Shane Finneran, DNV GL USA, Inc.

Shane Finneran, DNV GL USA, Inc.

Transformation and decarbonization of existing energy systems are a key part of global energy transition efforts to meet targets set in the COP21 Paris Agreement. The feasibility of transitioning existing natural gas networks to hydrogen or hydrogen-natural gas (H2 – NG) blends, is being evaluated by many operators as part of their decarbonization strategy. It is recognized that the transportation of hydrogen or blended hydrogen and natural gas presents multiple potential challenges that should be considered and assessed before exposing an existing system to hydrogen transport.  One of the first steps in such assessment is conducting a high-level study of the existing network feasibility for the transitioning purpose. Such high-level studies include the material and equipment compatibility of the network with H2 to determine an acceptable range of H2 concentration (H2%) that could safely be added to the blend with modest levels of investment and system modifications. The network feasibility is investigated from different aspects including material integrity, equipment accuracy and functionality, chemical compatibility, as well as storage and handling. A thorough feasibility study assesses the entirety of the gas supply value chain, from injection to end-use compatibility and inclusive of blending, and provides a roadmap, which details the network capacity of handling hydrogen safely with detail of necessary modifications. This series provides an overview of the factors that should be considered throughout a hydrogen feasibility assessment and addresses additional aspects of the overall hydrogen journey that may be evaluated along the way.

Register  |  2 PDH 

Protecting Water Infrastructures From Corrosion

Date: November 14, 2023

Time: 9 – 11 a.m. US CST - View local time

Cost: $100.00 USD

Speakers:

Brian Cheshire, Tnemec

Brian Cheshire, Tnemec

Heather Steiner, Sherwin Williams

Heather Steiner, Sherwin Williams

This topic will dive into the definition of sustainable coatings, what they are and what to expect from them. With current regulations becoming more stringent by the day, reducing allowable extractables, VOCs, and forever chemicals such as PFASs, it is important to understand why the regulations are occurring, how they impact our day-to-day lives and how their effects protect water infrastructure from corrosion. We will discuss the best sustainable method for protecting infrastructure from corrosion without reducing life cycle expectancy. Additionally, we will look into utilizing the next generation high-performance ceramic epoxy coatings to provide increased protection throughout the wastewater collection system.

Register  |  2 PDH 

Inspectors & Inspections: How to Choose the Person Correctly for Your Project?

Date: December 5, 2023

Time: 9 – 10 a.m. US CST - View local time

Cost: Free

Speaker:

Andy Shingledecker, Campos EPC, LLC

Andy Shingledecker, Campos EPC, LLC

This free event intended for inspectors will cover the following key aspects: selecting the appropriate personnel for a project, verifying their credentials and capabilities, and once they are engaged in a project, fostering positive and purposeful interactions.

This is our first FREE Forefront event.  Don’t miss the opportunity to attend.

Register for Free  |  1 PDH 
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Past events

Carbon Capture & Storage Information - People's Choice Poll Topic Winner

September 12, 2023

Speakers

  • Bjorn Morland, IFE
  • Hans Sonke, Shell
Corrosion Impacts in Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Wind Energy

September 12, 2023

Speakers

  • Saba Esmaeely, DNV GL USA, Inc.
  • Shane Finneran, DNV GL USA, Inc.
  • Grant Wang, CPGoat Taiwan
Molten Salts and their Pathway to Corrosion

August 15, 2023

Speakers

  • Yang Yang, The Pennsylvania State University
Drone and Robotics Equipment: What Can This Technology Do?

August 1, 2023 

Speakers

  • Robert Dahlstrom, Apellix
  • David Price, GPI
  • John Diaz, GPI
Novel Technologies For Detection and Monitoring of MIC In Oil Field Operations   

July 11, 2023

Speakers

  • Sven Lahme, ExxonMobil
Breaking Down the Development of Coating Failure Analysis  

June 27, 2023

Speakers

  • Sarah Olthof, GPI
Non-Metallics: Understanding Today and What the Future Holds

June 21, 2023

Speakers

  • Bryan Hutton, Lubrizol
  • Michael Stevens, INEOS
Understanding the Technology and Advantages of Scanning Probes Used to Determine Coating Thickness

June 13, 2023

Speakers

  • Bill Corbett, KTA
  • Chris Znosko, Newport News Shipbuilding
Wastewater Corrosion: A Primer on Current Best Practices, Specifications, and Future State

April 25 & 26, 2023

Speakers

  • Kat Coronado, Akzonobel
  • Paul Acosta, Tucson Water
  • Jeremy Sukola, Carboline
  • Murray Heywood, CPI