Topic: 

“Why do infrastructure assets fail – spotlight on corrosion”

Join us at the University of Manchester, where we’ll hear a number of case studies on how corrosion can impact our infrastructure assets, and what different approaches we can use to address this.

This in-person event will take place at the University of Manchester and is co-hosted with the Institute of Corrosion. We’ll hear case studies from asset owners, Engineering consultants and Research projects

Our panel of speakers will draw out examples from around the north-west including the Water Sector,  

Places are limited, and allocated on a first come first served basis, so sign-up now.

Speakers:

David Champness: Faculty of Science and Engineering - Manchester University
Paul Russell: Product Manager Concrete Repair and Composites - Mapei
Darren Henson: Pump Refurbishment Workshop Manager  - United Utilities
Peter Ormrod: Regional Supplies Strategy Manager - United Utilities
Carlos Sanchez: Senior Materials Scientist - Health & Safety Executive
Greg Brown: NW Branch Chair - Institute of Corrosion
Simon Cain: NW Branch Chair - Institute of Asset Management

Agenda:

• Registration and Pizza
• Welcome and introduction
• Concepts of Asset Management and how corrosion features
• Re-lifing structures to extend service
• Service Reservoirs and trunk main Asset Health
• Corrosion in Pumps – Risks impacts and solutions of cavitation
• How corrosion can result in catastrophic asset failure
• Wrap up and thanks
• Networking

Please note that this is an in person event only and spaces are limited.  We look forward to seeing you.