Session #16: Corrosion and Prevention

Expires Wed Dec 18 2024.

Overview:

Corrosion in water infrastructure has been largely misunderstood by cites, designers and operators for decades. There are many ways to protect water infrastructure and those solutions can get jumbled and confusing. This presentation will get back to the science of what corrosion is and how it directly effects the most important resource. Many believe that the science of corrosion is simple. We put metal components in the ground, and they get broken down. This is a false and misleading narrative and can be confusing for professionals to fine the right solutions. Microbial and galvanic corrosion have different effects and properties. Moisture content, sulfides, redox, PH value, bi-metallic connections and stray currents all have an impact on how the metal components in water systems will be affected by corrosion. Corrosion in water systems can be stopped but first it must be understood. Prevention is also greatly misunderstood, there are several ways to stop corrosion but even more companies that provide them. This presentation will go through all the main corrosion prevention methods: bonded coatings, polyethylene encasement, cathodic protection and petrolatum tapes will all be discussed. Going through all the methods giving a background of science will shed light one a previously confusing subject. The waterworks industry will always use metal components this presentation will explain how to protect them for generations.

At the completion of this one-hour OJT session, participants will be able to demonstrate the following:

- - - - Fully understand the science behind corrosion in water infrastructure.
      - Be able to identify the different types of corrosion.
      - Understand the cost of corrosion and its effects on infrastructure.
      - Learn the different types of prevention methods.
      - Learn the pros and cons of each of the prevention methods.
      - Know and learn the newest products in corrosion prevention.

Facilitator: Brent Williamson

Our facilitator is Brent Williamson, Technical Sales at Integrity Pipeline Solutions. Brent Williamson has been working in account sales for fifteen years and in the waterworks industry for seven years specializing in education. Over these years Brent has done hundreds of presentations, to municipalities, engineers and operators. Corrosion and protection have been a major focus for his presentations. Brent is a dynamic presenter that engages his audience and can teach a topic that is relatable and fun.

Logistics:
These 1-hour virtual sessions are offered every alternate Thursday starting at 2:00 pm. Sessions are complimentary to all OMWA members and the fee for non-members is $30.00 CAD plus HST per person per session.

Questions:
If you have any specific questions regarding this OJT session, please feel free to submit them when you register and we will provide them to the workshop facilitator.

The OMWA will provide a certificate recognizing participation in these On the Job Training sessions. Attendance may also qualify as a Continuing Knowledge Activity for the PEO PEAK program