BIOS and ABSTRACTS – JANUARY 6-7, 2010
January 6
BEN BOGNER – AOC
BIO: Ben R. Bogner is a Market Specialist for AOC where he focuses on composites used in infrastructure and chemical resistant applications. He has 30 years of experience developing composite materials with special emphasis in structural composites, composite processing and applications development. He is a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the Illinois and a Certified Composite Technician (CCT-C).
ABSTRACT: FRP Composites for the Power Industry
The recent growth in flue gas desulfurization (FGD) projects at power plants around the world has spurred the use of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) composites to contain and handle the corrosive liquids and gases. Air quality regulations in most countries require that sulfur dioxide from coal fired power plants be removed before the combustion products are vented to the atmosphere. FRP has been selected for use in numerous sections of the FGD portion of coal fired power plants; this paper will discuss the parts of the power plant that benefit most from the use of FRP. The thermal resistance, chemical resistance, cost and durability issues associated with FRP will be discussed and along with three case histories of applications in the power industry.
DR. DEBA MAITRA – SPECIAL METALS CORPORATION
BIO: Dr. Deba Maitra earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in metallurgical engineering from Bengal Engineering College and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in India. He received his Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007. He has been employed by Special Metals Corporation since November of 2008 as Product and Application Development Engineer for the Research and Technology Group. His areas of expertise include aqueous corrosion, alloy development and applications, process control and root cause failure analysis.
ABSTRACT: Recent Experience with Stainless Steels in FGD Air Pollution Control Service
Over the years, many materials have been used in the construction of components of wet limestone flue gas desulfurization (FGD) air pollution control systems ranging from duplex and austenitic stainless steels to highly alloyed grades of nickel-base corrosion-resistant alloys. Some recently constructed systems have experienced severe corrosion problems after short term operation, in some cases in less than one year. To better understand the corrosive attack and the conditions under which various materials may be used, operating systems were examined and both laboratory and field tests were conducted. While the duplex steel was severely attacked by the environment, super-austenitic stainless steel and nickel-base alloy specimens were much more resistant.
January 7
DON KELLEY – ASHLAND COMPOSITE POLYMERS
BIO: Don Kelley is Senior Staff Scientist, having joined Ashland, Inc. in 2004 after 34 years with The Dow Chemical Company. Since 1985, he’s worked on developing and promoting the use of corrosion resistant fiber-reinforced plastic for industrial applications such as chemical process and air pollution control. Don earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in chemistry from Abilene Christian University. He is a member of NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).
ABSTRACT: Update on FRP (Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic) Reliability in Wet FGD Applications
The purpose of this presentation is to give a brief overview of the use of FRP in power plant wet FGD applications. Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) made from Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resin will be compared to acid brick-lined carbon steel, stainless steel and high alloy clad carbon steel. Factors such as cost, maintenance, and the avoidance of issues with FRP will be discussed.
JOE VANDIVER – CERA-CORR SYSTEMS
BIO: Joe Vandiver, President of Cera-Corr Systems, BSME with 30 years of executive industrial management experience and for the last 5 years leading the capitalization and development of industrial services resources focused on vastly improving corrosion control solutions delivery to the US power industry for FGD systems under the banner of Industrial Services Group aka Universal Blastco. Universal Blastco is the largest specialized contractor for high performance FGD corrosion control solutions.
ABSTRACT: Cera-Corr Systems presents a new option for improved performance with proven materials science technology by offering the industry's first real choice in designers and constructors of monolithic, ceramic tile lined, reinforced concrete scrubber vessels (aka Stebbins Type). In addition, Cera-Corr deploys its ceramic tile lining technology in concert with proven flake glass reinforced laminate resin lining systems for cost/performance optimization. Cera-Corr Systems combines the resources of leading engineering, technology and construction resources to take the risk out of corrosion control decisions for FGD scrubbers by delivering total customer driven solutions with well documented materials performance.
DAVID McKISSOCK - HADEK
BIO: David McKissock is Business Development Manager of Hadek Protective Systems, a leading supplier of internal lining systems for power plant flue gas ducts and chimneys. David McKissock has been involved in the design and application of lining systems for new and existing power station chimneys, with emphasis on borosilicate glass block lining systems. In addition to his work on specific projects, David has been closely involved in technical studies and test programs in this field. Before joining Hadek Protective Systems, David studied Law and Business and gained experience in the HVAC and process engineering industries.