CORROSION & COATINGS CONFERENCE
KEY TOPICS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
CORROSION
Corrosion Prevention & Mitigation
- Material Selection and Compatibility
- Corrosion Inhibitors (organic, inorganic, vapor-phase)
- Protective Coatings and Linings
- Use of Liners and Cladding
- Internal Corrosion Management Systems
- Water Treatment and Chemical Conditioning
- Scale and Deposit Control
Industry-Specific Corrosion
- Corrosion in Oil & Gas Wells and Pipelines
- Corrosion in Refineries and Petrochemical Plants
- Corrosion in Water and Power Utilities
- Corrosion in Transportation (Railcars, Highways, Ports)
- Corrosion in Marine & Subsea Environments
- Corrosion of Polymer & Composite Materials
- Corrosion in Steel-Reinforced Concrete
Corrosion Types & Mechanisms
- Uniform, Pitting, Crevice, and Galvanic Corrosion
- Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
- Corrosion under Insulation (CUI)
- Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
- High-Temperature & Hot Gas Corrosion
- Hydrogen Embrittlement & Hydrogen-Induced Cracking (HIC)
- Erosion-Corrosion
Corrosion Monitoring & Inspection
- Corrosion Coupons & Probes
- Online/Offline Monitoring Systems
- Remote Sensing & Ultrasonic Testing
- Smart Pigging & Robotic Inspection
- Predictive Modelling and Lifetime Estimation
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
COATINGS
Surface Preparation & Inspection
- Blasting Techniques (Abrasive, Waterjet, Sponge Jet)
- Surface Profiling & Pretreatment
- Coating Application Technologies (spray, dip, brush)
- Coating Inspection Tools & Protocols (DFT, holiday detection)
- Failure Analysis and Life Extension Strategies
- Repair & Maintenance of Aged Coatings
- Coating Interface Science & Adhesion Improvement
Coating Types & Formulations
- Metallic Coatings (e.g., galvanization, aluminizing)
- Organic Coatings (e.g., epoxy, acrylic, alkyd, phenolic)
- Inorganic Coatings (e.g., silicates, ceramic)
- Polymer Coatings (e.g., polyurea, polyurethane, fluoropolymers)
- Powder Coatings
- Fusion-Bonded Epoxy (FBE)
- Zinc-Rich Primers
- Thermal Spray Coatings
- Bituminous and Asphalt Coatings
- Silicone and Elastomeric Coatings
- Self-Healing and Smart Coatings
- Nano-Coating Technologies
- Phenolic and Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings
- Anti-fouling & Anti-microbial Coatings
- Sustainable and Bio-based Coatings
Application Areas
- Pipeline External/Internal Coatings
- Coatings for Storage Tanks and Terminals
- Coatings for Ship Hulls
- Transportation Infrastructure (rail, road, bridges)
- Utilities Infrastructure (water, power plants)
- Coatings for Renewable Energy (wind towers, solar)
- Concrete Structure Protection
- Coatings for Heavy Equipment & Machinery
High-Performance Coatings
- High-Temperature Resistant Coatings
- Abrasion & Chemical Resistant Coatings
- Coatings for Aggressive Media (acids, solvents, seawater)
- Coatings for Subsea and Offshore Structures
- Cryogenic Service Coatings
- Marine Coatings
CATHODIC PROTECTION (CP)
CP Methods
- Sacrificial Anode Systems
- Impressed Current Systems (ICCP)
- Hybrid Systems
CP System Design
- Design for Pipelines, Tanks, Offshore Structures
- Deep Well Anode Systems
- CP for Subsea Pipelines and Marine Structures
- CP in High-Temperature or Arctic Environments
CP Monitoring and Maintenance
- Remote Monitoring Technologies
- Smart CP Monitoring Platforms
- Troubleshooting and Failure Diagnostics
- Interference and Stray Current Mitigation
Advanced CP Technology
- Smart Anodes and Sensor Integration
- CP Modelling & Simulation Tools
- Advanced Materials for Anodes/Cathodes
- CP System Digital Twins
- CP in Electrified Infrastructure and Renewable Applications
DIGITALIZATION & SUSTAINABILITY IN CORROSION & COATINGS
Digital Technologies
- Digital Twin Platforms for Corrosion & CP
- Predictive Analytics using AI/ML
- IoT-Enabled Coating and CP Sensors
- Integrated CMS (Corrosion Management Systems)
- Automated Inspection via Drones and Robotics
Sustainability Focus
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Coating & CP Solutions
- Eco-Friendly Coatings and Green Inhibitors
- Materials Recycling and Resource Efficiency
- Circular Economy in Asset Integrity
- Corrosion Considerations in CCS (Carbon Capture & Storage)