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"Liberty Bell Corrosion Course"
February 8th and 9th, 2017

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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 8, and 9, 2017
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 :

TIME Wednesday - February 8, 2017
7:30 - 8:00 AM Liberty Bell Corrosion Course Registration
   
TIME RECTIFIER TRAINING & TROUBLESHOOTING BASIC CORROSION CONTROL UNDERGROUND CORROSION CONTROL
  Room TBA Room TBA Room TBA
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 EXHIBIT HALL
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  
     
1:00 - 2:00 PM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Field Test Measurements - John Field, Sunoco CP Remote Monitoring - Jamie Hilleary, , Elecsys Corp.
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 EXHIBIT HALL
3:30 - 4:30 PM C M Nelson - J A Electronics Introduction to Pipeline Coatings -Shane Quackenbush, Liberty Sales and Distribution AC Corrosion - Jim Jameison, AECOM
     
5:00 6:30 PM LBCC RECEPTION 
       
TIME Thursday  -  February 9, 2017
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 - Paul Guy, Quest Integrity Group
10:00 - 10:30 AM BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL
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  
     
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 EXHIBIT HALL
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, 2016)

Registration

Online:

Registration


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.

Local Hotels

Hotel
Phone
Normandy Farm Hotel
1401 Morris Road
Blue Bell, PA  19422
 (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 2017 Meeting

Date: Friday, February 10, 2017 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: TBA Cost:
Place: TBA Menu: TBA
Board Meeting :  

TBA

September 2016 Meeting

Date:  Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Cost:  $25.00 for lunch only
Place:

Williamson’s Restaurant
500 Blair Mill Road, Horsham PA 19044
(Corner of Blair Mill Road and Rte 611, just north of exit 343/Willow Grove of PA TPK)

Menu:

 
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

    *         Technical Presentation: NACE 2016 IMPACT study to examine the current role of corrosion management in industry and
    government and establish best practices (Drew Pearson, LTK Engineering)

    *         12:00 PM: Lunch

    If you are staying for lunch please register via email tojack@gasutilitysupply.com
    No later than Monday, September 12th.  This is important for a head count.

December 2016 Meeting

Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 Cost: $40.00
Place:  Na' Brasa 680 N. Easton Road, Horsham, PA 19044

 

 Menu : Na'Brasa Six Brazilian Meats Lunch Served Tableside
Board Meeting: 11:00 A.M.

 

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.

 


Sponsor Payment
$150.00 Yearly Donation

 

Email:
Tom McGee

Website:
http://abriox.com

 

BGL

Email:
Tim Bechtel

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

 

Email:
ahaiko@ltk.com

Website:
http://ltk.com

 

UPSco

Email:
ltaylor@upscoinc.com

Website:
http://upsoinc.com

 

 

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

Trustee
Drew Haiko
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA  19002
Phone:  215-641-8828
ahaiko@ltk.com

Past Chairman
Laura Bauer
Farwest Corrosion Control
6 Pheasant Run
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 215 579 1732
lbauer@farwestcorrosion.com

 Chairman
Dan Joseph
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
550 Township Line Road
Suite 300
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Tel: 610-832-7310
djoseph@henkels.com

Vice Chairman
Mr. Steve Alberico
Stuart Steel Protection
P.O. Box 476
South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
Phone: 732-469-5544
smalber@aol.com

Secretary/Treasurer
Joe Saxton
Colonial Pipeline Company
1089 Kings Highway
West Deptford, NJ  08086 jsaxton@colpipe.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

Members at Large
Paul Rothman
Russell Corrosion Consultants
P.O. Box 1176 
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-1176
Phone: 215-671-0268
prothman@russellcorrosion.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 		  

 

 

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.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/Default.aspx 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 17 – 19, 2016
For more detailed information please visit their web site: www.aucsc.com

 

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