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COATINGS NEWS FROM NACE INTERNATIONAL October Conference Focuses on "Hot" Corrosion Topics he NACE International Europe Area and the BHR Group, a U.K.-based company specializing in fluid engineering, are co-hosting "The Pipeline Protection, 'Hot' Topics, and Marine Corrosion Conference" this fall. Scheduled for October 15 to 18, 2012, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre in Edinburgh, U.K., the confer- ence will focus on effective corrosion control strategies and applications in the pipeline, marine, and protective coating industries. T Leading experts from the military, pipeline, offshore energy, commercial shipping, infrastructure, and facility industries will share the latest innovations in materials, technologies, and research through paper presentations, panels, and networking events. The conference will also feature an exhibition of indus- try products and services and full-scale product demonstrations. With CoatingsPro Magazine as a media partner, the conference will offer several technical tracks, including "Winning Corrosion Strategies in Major Commercial and Government Projects." The opening plenary session will feature general discussions on the importance of investing in corrosion control systems in the design/build process. Invited speakers will represent industries such as commer- cial shipping, oil and gas production, the military, and classification societies. Other sessions focus on military corro- sion issues, commercial shipping, energy production, infrastructure and public works, and regulations and standards. A pipeline protection track will feature such topics as cathodic protection and barrier coatings, field joint coatings, monitoring and mitigation, surface preparation, water pipeline insulation, and failure analysis. A track on marine 18 CoatingsPro J July 2012 The beautiful, historic city of Edinburgh is the location of a new conference featuring "hot" topics in the pipeline, marine, and protective coatings industries. The event is co-sponsored by NACE Europe Area and BHR Group. With CoatingsPro Magazine as a media partner, the conference will offer several technical tracks, including "Winning Corrosion Strategies in Major Commercial and Government Projects." coatings will have presentations on corrosion control of ships, structures, and equipment exposed to marine environ- ments; protection of offshore platforms, wind farms, and tidal energy installa- tions; environmental impacts; and the indirect costs of corrosion failure. The conference technical program will also include discussions on high-temperature coatings, passive fire protection of vessels, thermal spray aluminum applications offshore, and more. "The Pipeline Protection, 'Hot' Topics, and Marine Corrosion Conference" is chaired by NACE Past President Chris Fowler. Oliver Moghissi, NACE Past President, and Daniel J. Dunmire, U.S. DoD Corrosion Policy and Oversight Office Director, will present keynote addresses. The four-day event will also feature networking opportuni- ties, including a gala dinner with a cocktail reception, traditional three-course meal, and after-dinner entertainment. The dinner will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, which is situated in view of the historic Edinburgh Castle. For more information, please visit www.bhrconferences.com or contact Robin Frye at +1 314-704-6390 or robin.frye@ nace.org, or Ally Davies at +44 (0) 7785 621 651 or confx2@bhrgroup.co.uk. CP