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"Liberty Bell Corrosion Course"
February 7th and 8th, 2018

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NACE members write standards for their particular industry that are referenced by industry and by government agencies as the consensus standards for corrosion control. They develop education and training programs that teach the latest corrosion control technologies. They conduct ground breaking research into new and better ways to prevent the deterioration of materials. And they publish books and articles on state-of-the-art corrosion control technologies.

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February 7, and 8, 2018
Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center 1401 Morris Road Blue Bell, PA 19433

The Liberty Bell Corrosion Course (LBCC) provides systematic and progressive coverage in developing corrosion technology as well as “state of the art” expertise presented by recognized specialists from industry, government, and scholastic areas. The LBCC is actually several independent, concurrent courses that are presented over the scheduled conference period. Each course is a well-designed mix of fundamental and advanced information presented from a practical point of view.

Directions:

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Basic Corrosion Control
Drew Haiko, LTK, Engineering Services

This program is a two day course to teach basic corrosion control. Speakers will be representatives from the corrosion control industry.  Classes on basic corrosion theory, coatings, galvanic cathodic protection, impressed current cathodic protection, stray current corrosion, field testing techniques and record keeping. Attendee completion certificates indicate professional development hours of training afforded through this course.

Professional Development Hours:

Attendance at the Liberty Bell Corrosion Course will provide Professional Development Hours for technicians and engineers who need training classes to maintain their certification.

Exhibitors will be on site to show their products and services between and after classes. Students are encouraged to spend their free time before and after classes in the exhibit hall.

Advanced Underground Corrosion Control
Director: Walter Young, Corrpro Companies

This is an interactive course on corrosion control technology. Recognized experts from leading-edge companies will be presenting classes on a variety of topics. Instructors will emphasize basic theory, troubleshooting and testing, and advanced topics. Attendee completion certificates indicate professional development hours of training afforded through this course.

Contacts

JACK WINK
Gas Utility Supply
229 Tenby Chase Dr.
Delran, NJ 08075
856 461 6906
e-mail:
jack@gasutilitysupply.com

 

DAVID KRAUSE
4548 Greenfield Road
Bethlehem, PA  18032
Tel: 610-868-9352
corban598@outlook.com

Rectifier Troubleshooting & Repair
Director : George Krewson, Matcor Inc.
Instructor: C. M. Nelson, Vice President, JA Electronics Mfg. Co.

The two day rectifier troubleshooting and repair course will include in-depth classroom as well as “hands-on” training covering techniques and procedures required to analyze problems and perform the necessary repairs on rectifier units. Course topics will include some basic electrical and cathodic protection theory along with an explanation of the various types of rectifiers that are used in the corrosion control industry. Will be instructed by C.M. Nelson. Class limited to 25 students, first come first serve, register early.
Lunch and Coffee Breaks will be provided both days of the Course. There is plenty of free parking.

Class Schedules : Download Full Schedule

TIME Wednesday - February 7, 2018
7:30 - 8:00 AM Liberty Bell Corrosion Course Registration
   
TIME RECTIFIER TRAINING & TROUBLESHOOTING BASIC CORROSION CONTROL UNDERGROUND CORROSION CONTROL
  Rossevelt Room Coolidge Room Grant Room
8:00 - 9:30 AM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Basic Corrosion Theory - (Bob Correll UGI ) CP Troubleshooting - John Field, Sunoco Logistics
9:30 - 10:30 AM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Forms of Corrosion - Steve Alberico, Stuart Steel CP Troubleshooting - John Field, Sunoco Logistics
10:30 - 11:00 AM Break in Grand Ballroom
11:00 - 12:00 AM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Corrosion Evaluations for Existing Structures - Paul Rothman, Russell Corrosion Coupon Use in CP - Carl Allebach, Sunoco Logistics
       
12:00 - 1:00 PM

Luncheon in Grand Ballrom
SPEAKER - Kevin Garrity " Corrosion and Punishment"  
     
1:00 - 2:00 PM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Field Test Measurements - John Field, Sunoco CP Remote Monitoring - Earl Edwards, Sunoco Logistics
2:00 - 3:00 PM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Hands-on Field Test Measurements - John Field, Sunoco Induced AC - Jim Jameison, AECOM
3:00 - 3:30 PM

Break in Grand Ballroom
3:30 - 4:30 PM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Introduction to Pipeline Coatings - Lou Taylor, Liberty Sales & Dist. AC Corrosion - Jim Jameison, AECOM
     
5:00 6:30 PM LBCC RECEPTION - FRANKLINVILLE BAR
       
TIME Thursday  -  February 8, 2018
8:00 - 8:30 AM Liberty Bell Corrosion Course Registration
     
TIME RECTIFIER TRAINING & TROUBLESHOOTING BASIC CORROSION CONTROL UNDERGROUND CORROSION CONTROL
8:30 -10:00 AM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Galvanic Cathodic Protection - Dan Joseph, Henkels & McCoy In-line Inspection - Timothy Easton, TDW Services Inc.
10:00 - 10:30 AM Break in Grand Ballroom
10:30 - 12:00 AM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Impressed Current Cathodic Protection - Josh Stanley, Colonial Stray Currents - Ed Richey, Corrpro
     
12:00 - 1:00 PM Luncheon  in Grand Ballroom
     
1:00 - 2:00 PM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Stray Current Corrosion Control - Drew Haiko, LTK Pipeline Coatings - Steven Freed, Liberty Coatings
2:00 - 2:15 PM Break in Grand Ballroom
2:15 - 3:15 PM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Hands-on Cathodic Protection Demonstrations Atmospheric Corrosion and Remediation - Mike Choi, Russell Corrosion



 

Registration Fees

NACE Member
Non-Member
ALL Courses
Advance OnSite
$400.00 $420.00
Advance OnSite
$400.00 $420.00

Note - Advance Prices (before December 31, 2017)

Registration

Online:

Registration


Or: Download -PDF Version Or the Word Version of the the registration form, print it, fill it out, and mail it to
Jack Wink
229 Tenby Chase Drive, Delran NJ 080785
with payment.

The downloaded form is a PDF document so you will need the Free Adobe Reader which you may obtain from Adobe's download site. When the download is complete, you should install the Reader.

Local Hotels

Hotel
Phone

Normandy Farm Hotel
1401 Morris Road
Blue Bell, PA  19422

NOTE: Normandy has reduced rates of $129/night if you mention LBCC

 (215) 616-8500

Residence Inn
1110 Bethlehem Pike
North Wales, PA 19454


(267) 468-0111          

 

Registration

Online:

September Meeting Lunch


Or: Download the registration form, print it, fill it out, and mail it with payment.

The downloaded form is a PDF document so you will need the Free Adobe Reader which you may obtain from Adobe's download site. When the download is complete, you should install the Reader.

 

 

Feb 2018 Meeting

Date: TBA Cost:$0.00
Place:

Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center
1401 Morris Road
Blue Bell, PA 19433

 Menu: TBA
Board Meeting :  

Board Meeting: Joint Meeting with the Eastern PA Corrosion Control Committee and the New Jersey Corrosion Control Committee
  • *             9:30 AM: Danish and Coffee
    *             10:00 AM: Philadelphia NACE Section Board of Governor's Meeting and EPCC/NJCCC

    *         The exhibitors from the Liberty Bell Corrosion Course will have their booths up and running to discuss the latest technology available to the Corrosion Control Industry. 
  •  12:00 PM: Lunch

 

May 2017 Meeting

Date: TBD Cost:TBD
Place:

Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Company
5556 Warrensville Road
Montoursville, PA 17754

 Menu: TBA
Board Meeting :  Joint Meeting with the Eastern PA Corrosion Control Committee

September 2017 Meeting

Date:  Thursday, Sep 21, 2017

Cost:  $25.00 for lunch only
Place:

Joseph Ambler Inn
1005 Horsham Road
North Wales, PA 19454

Menu: TBD

 

Board Meeting : Joint Meeting with the Eastern PA Corrosion Control Committee
9:30 AM: Danish and Coffee
 10:00 AM: Philadelphia NACE Section Board of Governor's Meeting and EPCC

  • Speaker:

 

Lunch to follow presentation

December 2017 Meeting
Registration:

Date:  Dec 8, 2017 Cost:TBA
Place: TBD

 

 Menu : TBD
Board Meeting: TBD

 

Annual Awards & Christmas Party
Social Hour 12:00 (Cash Bar) Lunch 1:00
Please come and join us to honor our Award Recipients and celebrate the Holiday Season with door prizes for everyone.

 


Meeting Minutes

February 2017 (PDF)

May 2017 (PDF)

 

 

Sponsor Payment
$150.00 Yearly Donation

 

Email:
Tom McGee

Website:
http://abriox.com

 

BGL

Email:
Tim Bechtel

Website:
http://www.bglas.com/

 

Corrtrol

Email:
arayengineer@comcast.net

Website
TBA

 

Email:
ahaiko@ltk.com

Website:
http://ltk.com

 

 

Current Board 2016 - 2017
Information E-Mail : nacephila@gmail.com

Trustee

Dan Joseph
HMI Technical Solutions, LLC
Valley Square Three, Suite 200
Blue Bell, PA  19422
Phone:  610-832-7310
djoseph@hmiservices.com

Past Chairman
Steve Alberico
Stuart Steel Protection
9 Olney Circle
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
609-254-4300
smalber@aol.com

 

 Chairman
Joseph Saxton
Colonial Pipeline Company
1089  Kings Highway
West Deptford, NJ  08086
856-202-2202
jsaxton@colpipe.com 


Vice Chairman
Paul Fallis
Henkels & McCoy, Inc
550 Township Line Roas
Blue Bell, PA  19422
Cell: 215-872-5263
pfallis@hmiservices.com 

Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. John Xueyan Zhang
Gamry Instruments
734 Louis Drive
Warminister, PA 18974
(215) 682-9330
jzhang@gamry.com

Arrangements Chairman
Mr. George Krewson
Matcor
101 Liberty Lane
Chalfont, PA 18901
215-348-2974
gkrewson@matcor.com

Membership & Awards Chairman
Jack Wink
Sales/Field Support
Gas Utility Supply, LLC
Direct Tel/Fax: 856 461 6906 / Mobile: 215 880 9797
jack@gasutilitysupply.com

Members at Large
Emer C. Flounders, Jr.
Corrpro Companies, Inc
1800 Saint Georges Road
Dresher, PA 19025
Phone: 215 658 0238
eflounders@corrpro.com

Career Development Chairman
Mr. David Krause
4548 Greenfield Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
corban598@outlook.com
Tel: 610-868-9352


   

 

NACE-Philadelphia Section Past ChairPersons

William J Griest
1974
Charles H Lang
1975
Stuart Krissinger
1976
Len R Smith
1977 - 1978
Walter Young
1978 - 1979
Tom Fowler
1979 - 1980
Tom Fowler
1980 - 1981
B. G. Deiley
1981 - 1982
G. C. Wolf
1982 - 1983
Ken Chamberlain
1983 - 1984
T.M.Kazmierczak
1984 - 1985
Rodger Beatty
1985 - 1986
Paul S Rothman
1986 - 1987
John J Hendrix
1987 - 1988
Debra Simpson
1988 - 1989
Emer C Flounders
1989 - 1990
James F Burns
1990 - 1991
Jack Wink
1991 - 1992
Robert J Mehalick
1992 - 1993
Robert S Vail
1993 - 1994
Mark E Downes
1994 - 1995
Jeff Sparks
1995 - 1996
Jeff Sparks
1996 - 1997
George Rocchino
1997 - 1998
Eric Helt
1998 - 1999
George Krewson
1999 - 2000
Lee McCracken
2000 - 2001
Gary Rockafellow
2001 - 2002
Ken Pikus
2002 - 2003
Mark Nadzam
2003 - 2004
Don Barder
2004 - 2005
Edwin A Wetzel
2005 - 2006
Thomas McIntyre
2006 - 2007
Drew Haiko
2007 - 2008
Jeff Campolongo
2008 - 2009
Daniel Joseph
2009 - 2010
Don Sampson
2010 - 2011
Dave Krause 
2011 - 2012 

Chad Cuvo
2012 - 2013 
Richard Scott
2013 - 2014 		 Laura Bauer
2014 - 2015 		 Dan Joseph
2015 - 2016 

 

 

NACE Philadelphia Section Liberty Bell Academic Scholarship

This scholarship was created to recognize outstanding students in the NACE Philadelphia Section Area who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of science and/or engineering. Both the NACE Foundation and the Philadelphia Section are committed to encouraging and assisting the most qualified and brightest students as they reach for their career goals and ambitions.. Please go to https://nace.academicworks.com/opportunities/45 for details, requirements and application.

Liberty Bell Scholarship Recipients

2010          Christopher Kasian                Drexel University         $1000.00
2011          Rosemary Alberico                Notre Dame                  $1000.00
2012          Frank Zoborowski                  Penn State                    $1000.00
2013          Frank Zoborowski                  Penn State                    $2000.00
2014          Maria Totorelli                      Drexel University         $2000.00
                   Kate Legenski                         Penn State                    $2000.00

Nace Philadelphia Scholarship Winners

2011 Winner

2010 Winner

Rosemary Alberico

2012 & 2013 Winner

2012 winner

  Frank Zoborowski 

 

 2014 Winners

2014 winners

Maria Totorelli & Kate Legenski 


 

    

 

Current Events

Applachian Underground Corrosion Short Course
Morgantown WV, May 15 – 17, 2018
For more detailed information please visit their web site: www.aucsc.com

 

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