Forefront Innovation Series

Forefront Innovation Series

Forefront Innovation Series

Filled with the latest insights and technical developments, our new web-based series from AMPP brings together subject matter experts from a wide variety of industries and professional backgrounds to discuss new and emerging topics focused on materials protection and performance. Utilizing best practices, case studies, and lessons learned, these engaging sessions will shed light on challenges faced by different industries. Forefront Innovation Series events also provide the chance to engage with expert speakers on technical topics to get your questions answered and earn PDHs (Professional Development Hours).

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Upcoming events

Assessment and Management of Corrosion Threats for Solar Energy Installations

Date: February 25, 2025

Time: 9 - 11 a.m. Malaysia Time - View local time

Register  |  2 PDH 

Speakers:

Christopher Taylor, The Ohio State University

Christopher Taylor
The Ohio State University

Jason Land, Cowboy Corrosion Control

Jason Land
Cowboy Corrosion Control

The solar energy sector is expected to expand significantly in the coming years, fueled by falling costs, technological improvements, and a rise in solar panel installations. Despite this growth, challenges remain in areas like system design, performance, and economic viability. Corrosion is a significant and often neglected problem in this sector but threatens both photovoltaic modules and buried structural components such as support piles.

This session will cover:

  • Overview of PV systems and buried structures.
  • Corrosion threats and failure mechanisms in buried structures like support piles.
  • Assessment techniques for identifying and addressing corrosion.
  • Mitigation strategies and future trends to enhance PV system durability and reliability.
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Past events

Energy Materials Properties of Thermal Diffusion

December 5, 2024

Speakers

  • Ian MacMoy, Intermetallic Group
Coatings Inspection Equipment: What, When, Why, and What’s New

November 19, 2024

Speakers

  • Tony Serdenes, GPI
  • Mike Beamish, DeFelsko Corporation
Metal Magnetic Memory: Stress Concentration Zones Pipeline Survey

October 17, 2024

Speakers

  • Samuel Abranques, RAM
  • Leonardo Fiorini, INSPEK
Recent Advances in Water-Based Coatings for Corrosion Control

September 17, 2024

Speaker

  • Brian Cheshire, Tnemec
Inspectors & Inspections: How to Choose the Person Correctly for Your Project?

December 5, 2023

Speaker

  • Andy Shingledecker, Keystone Energy Group
Protecting Water Infrastructures From Corrosion

November 14, 2023

Speakers

  • Brian Cheshire, Tnemec
  • Heather Steiner, Sherwin Williams
Hydrogen: It's Here To Stay!

October 24, 2023

Speakers

  • Saba Esmaeely, DNV GL USA, Inc.
  • Shane Finneran, DNV GL USA, Inc.
Concrete Fundamentals (Spanish)

September 26, 2023

Speakers

  • Juan Caballero, Naval & Industrial Solutions
  • Guillermo Loayza, Setmix
Carbon Capture & Storage Information - People's Choice Poll Topic Winner

September 12, 2023

Speakers

  • Bjorn Morland, IFE
  • Hans Sonke, Shell
Corrosion Impacts in Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Wind Energy

September 12, 2023

Speakers

  • Saba Esmaeely, DNV GL USA, Inc.
  • Shane Finneran, DNV GL USA, Inc.
  • Grant Wang, CPGoat Taiwan
Molten Salts and their Pathway to Corrosion

August 15, 2023

Speaker

  • Yang Yang, The Pennsylvania State University
Drone and Robotics Equipment: What Can This Technology Do?

August 1, 2023 

Speakers

  • Robert Dahlstrom, Apellix
  • David Price, GPI
  • John Diaz, GPI
Novel Technologies For Detection and Monitoring of MIC In Oil Field Operations   

July 11, 2023

Speaker

  • Sven Lahme, ExxonMobil
Breaking Down the Development of Coating Failure Analysis  

June 27, 2023

Speaker

  • Sarah Olthof, GPI
Non-Metallics: Understanding Today and What the Future Holds

June 21, 2023

Speakers

  • Bryan Hutton, Lubrizol
  • Michael Stevens, INEOS
Understanding the Technology and Advantages of Scanning Probes Used to Determine Coating Thickness

June 13, 2023

Speakers

  • Bill Corbett, KTA
  • Chris Znosko, Newport News Shipbuilding
Wastewater Corrosion: A Primer on Current Best Practices, Specifications, and Future State

April 25 & 26, 2023

Speakers

  • Kat Coronado, Akzonobel
  • Paul Acosta, Tucson Water
  • Jeremy Sukola, Carboline
  • Murray Heywood, CPI