2022 Gordon Research Conference and Seminar on Aqueous Corrosion
Abstract
The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and Seminar (GRS) on Aqueous Corrosion is a unique pair of fora for graduate students, post-doc,toral fellows, professors, researchers, and other scientists to present and exchange new data and cutting-edge ideas on scientific t,hemes and approaches at the frontiers of our scientific understanding of phenomena associated with the corrosion and degradation of,materials exposed to aqueous environments, especially, but not limited to, metals and alloys. The 2022 GRC and GRS on Aqueous Corro,sion will be held in close conjunction and will focus on the corrosion of advanced materials (high entropy alloys, additively manufa,ctured alloys, etc.), the development of innovative and sustainable corrosion protection strategies and new approaches/methodologies, to understand corrosion mechanisms, and recent advances in the use of modern prediction tools (e.g., artificial intelligence and th,ermodynamic modelling) to predict the corrosion susceptibility of complex alloy systems. Presentations will be invited from experien,ced and emerging scientists with expertise in the areas described above. These presentations will be supplemented by posters on more, specific topics related to similar themes. Ample time will be provided for programmed discussions as well as informal exchanges of,information. These interactions will stimulate ideas and deepen the collective knowledge of promising new directions for corrosion s,cience and engineering and associated materials development and protection strategies. All funding received from US ONR will be used, to support GRC and GRS attendance by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.Research by NACE International has indicated that t,he impact of corrosion, which scales similarly in all industrialized nations, is about 3.4% of GDP. This highlights corrosion as a,general and widespread problem of our metals-based society that must be dealt with in a strategic fashion as part of the overall mat,erials science and engineering strategy of any national government. Moreover, these costs do not include the safety or environmenta,l impacts of corrosion, which can cause high financial, regulatory, and legal consequences to an organization. Shockingly, NACE Int,ernational also reported that 15-35% of these corrosion losses could be avoided by implementing currently available corrosion contro,l practices. Further research and development in this field could generate even greater improvements, cost savings, and other benef,its.Likewise, the US Navy spends on the order of $3B annually to maintain and protect its ships and aircraft against corrosion. Mor,eover, these assets suffer from trade-offs between needed inspection and maintenance (which require substantial commitments of time,and personnel) and demands for an elevated operations tempo and a high level of readiness for deployment. Some relief to this press,ure could be achieved through the development of improved corrosion prediction, detection, and prevention methods as well as, in the, longer term, more corrosion resistant materials. Thus, the need is great for qualified and knowledgeable personnel to implement ex,isting anti-corrosion strategies more broadly and to develop new ones. The GRS and GRC on Aqueous Corrosion are intended specifical,ly to educate corrosion scientists and engineers, to keep them abreast of the latest advances in the field, and to provide an opport,unity for intense, detailed discussion of the current and future needs of the subject area between the people that know it best.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 08, 2022
- Source ID
- N000142212662
Entities
People
- James Nol
Organizations
- Gordon Research Conferences
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy