Topic: New Developments & Corrosion Science Generating Today’s Value Innovating towards the Future

Affiliation: AMPP Chair Board of Directors 
Director Corrosion Research Center 
Nano-Bio & Advanced Materials (SCE), Israel

Abstract: The presentation will focus on the significance of new developments and the need for corrosion science, corrosion management within the context of generating value. It will  
explore the challenges posed by corrosion in several fields and highlight the benefits of collaborative efforts among innovation. 
 
The presentation will delve into case studies,initiatives, and best practices that underscore the importance technological innovation, knowledge sharing. Additionally, it will address the economic and strategic advantages of effective future directions for enhancing corrosion-related collaboration among innovation towards the future.Technology plays a critical and transformative role in corrosion prevention and management, revolutionizing how organizations and industries approach the challenges posed by corrosion. Advanced technologies offer innovative solutions for early detection, monitoring, mitigation, and maintenance, ultimately enhancing operational readiness, safety, and cost-efficiency.  
 
The importance of research and innovation in this field cannot be overstated, as they lead to the development of materials that withstand corrosive environments, contribute to longer equipment lifespans, enhance safety, and drive economic and environmental sustainability. 
 
The presentation will focus on the global concept of advanced materials within the fields of medical, defense, sustainability, leadership, advanced technologies, and stimulations. By investing in corrosion prevention and control, companies can optimize asset performance, reduce operational expenses, and enhance their competitive advantage.

Biography : Prof. Amir Eliezer is the Chair of AMPP - Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Board of Directors. 
 
Has studied BSc, MSc, PhD in Materials Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) and an additional M.B.A. He has received several awards and recognitions including the H.H. Uhlig 2013 award. He has published more than 250 scientific publications and has presented over 160 invited seminars and lectures He has a vast range of experience and expertise in different technologies of medical implants and medical oriented surface manufacturing devices. He gained expertise within the Automotive  
Industrial Innovative products with leading companies such as Volkswagen, General Motors and Fiat on advanced materials, light structures, and nanomaterials. He is the former President of the WCO (World Corrosion Organization- U.N. NGO , and NACE International Director of European Area. He serves also as an elected deputy mayor and on several national and international committees.

Topic: Importance of Corrosion in process safety management

Affiliation: Ex BPCL & Adjunct professor, ICT

Abstract: Damage from corrosion often leads to failures in refinery equipment, which interrupt refinery operations and create safety hazards. It has received wide attention in recent times due to some of the process safety consequence of loss of containment triggered by corrosion resulted in loss of lives / injuries apart from asset damage and major business interruptions. Hence, corrosion finds an increasingly dominant place (rightfully so) in process safety risk assessments. 
My focus in this talk is to emphasize the importance of understanding corrosion phenomena and develop action plans to combat corrosion thereby preventing process safety incidences. All refineries aim at their ability to identify risks and manage risks such that the impact is minimum even if the risk materializes. Several actions are taken towards achieving this, but we need to do much more. 
Emphasis must be in having all engineering disciplines developing appreciation for a strong link that exist between corrosion and process safety. We must accomplish this thru team building wherein the culture of risk identification and management is thru collaborative working of all the domain specialists in the team. 
The challenge is to reach a level in reading the process along with robust monitoring that we can predict the next potential failure and act before it becomes a reality. This is possible today with the expertise that are available in all the fields and tools available for data analytics.

Biography : K V Seshadri is a Chemical engineer from UDCT ( now ICT) and has an overall experience of 47 years that includes being a site head of petroleum Refinery (BPCL Mumbai ), / large petrochemical complex of RIL mfg. division in Vadodara and 3 years as the head of safety and operational risk with RIL. 
He has varied experience in Hydrocarbon sector: to name a few: 
operations of Refinery in India and upstream units abroad, Process Safety and Risk Management, plant commissioning and operations, capital project management. He also has been the head of an R&D unit of BPCLalong with his refinery role. 
He is currently associated with ICT ( Institute of Chemical Technology) as an adjunct professor.

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Affiliation: Executive Director 
AMPP: Association for Materials Protection 
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