Expert Details
Corrosion, Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Pipelines, Oil and Gas
ID: 729513
Missouri, USA
Expert is an active member in the following organizations: American Standard Testing Methods {ASTM} voting member on two commitees; American Chemical Society; Society of Petroleum Engineers National Fire Protection Association; American Petroleum Institute and National Association of Corrosion Engineers.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1972 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry, Biology | Institution: Colorado State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Cheif Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for all corrosion consultation and laboratory functions. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Corrosion Product Manager | Department: Potter Corrosion Solutions |
Responsibilities:Organization of corrosion department products, Laboratory analysis, Corrosion inhibitor formulation for fire sprinkler industry. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 2007 | Employer: WHI USA, Inc. | Title: President | Department: Corrosion Department |
Responsibilities:Started company in 1982 to service corrosion problems in the pipeline and oil and gas industry. Developed patented corrosion inhibitors for biological corrosion, performed laboratory services and consultation. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| SPE, API, NACE, ASTM and ACS |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has many publications in corrosion, 2 issued patents and 2 patents pending. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Developed training program for the recognition, mitigation and monitoring of MIC (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion). Several other training programs for corrosion. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Knowledgeable in locating national and international sources for laboratories, chemicals, transportation and logistical solutions. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He has written many articles on microbiologically influenced corrosion for trade and scientific journals in the corrosion field. He has obtained product approval in various regulatory and industrial agencies. Have been involved in the chemical industry for over 25-years. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Expert is a down to earth corrosion consultant. He is comfortable in the laboratory as well as the field. |
Fields of Expertise
aqueous corrosion, biological corrosion, brass corrosion inhibitor, bronze corrosion inhibitor, carbon dioxide corrosion, carbon steel corrosion, chemical process equipment corrosion failure, coated steel corrosion, copper pipe corrosion, corrosion control, corrosion failure analysis, corrosion prevention, corrosion test facility, downhole corrosion, ferrous metal corrosion, ferrous metal corrosion chemistry, ferrous metal corrosion inhibitor, freshwater corrosion, iron corrosion, marine corrosion, metal corrosion-resistant design, metal water pipe corrosion, oil tank corrosion, steel corrosion, steel corrosion inhibitor, sulfur corrosion, tank bottom corrosion, underfilm corrosion, water pipeline corrosion, welding effect on steel corrosion resistance, zinc corrosion, sulfur analyzer, petroleum processing, sulfur chemistry