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CHEMICAL PROCESSING
Managing Corrosion with Non-Metallics
May 23-24 · Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
SYMPOSIUM 2012
Join composites industry manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, engineers and end users in examining why
composites are particularly suitable for use in highly corrosive environments and how they can be key to
designing better, stronger and more reliable chemical processing systems.
Chemical Processing Symposium 2012 will deliver:
◆ In-depth Presentations on FRP Use
◆ Corrosive Chemical Case Studies
◆ Practical Design Insights
◆ Professional Development Hours
◆ A Dynamic Exhibit Hall
◆ Q&A Panel Discussions
◆ Networking Opportunities
◆ Full Value Chain
Expert Speakers from:
• Albemarle Corporation • Ashland Performance Materials • Bustillos & Associates, LLC
• Denali, Inc. • Dow Chemical Company • DuPont
• Ershigs, Inc. • KBR Engineering • Maverick Applied Science
• Owens Corning • Prado & Associates • PPG Industries, Inc.
• RL Industries, Inc. • RPS Composites • UTComp Inc.
In the Exhibit Hall (as of 4/10/2012): AOC Resins, Ashland Performance Materials; Composites One, LLC; Corrosion
Products of Texas; Enduro Composites, ErgonArmor; Fisher Company; LamCorr Division of Laminations, Inc;
Litek Composites Corp.; Maverick Applied Science; Owens Corning; Reichhold, Inc. and RPS Composites.
Take away the information and tools you need to make the best decisions about chemical corrosion
management and gain a competitive advantage to move your business forward.
Participating Organization

Symposium Program
Wednesday, May 23
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Welcome Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome and Introduction
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Case Study
Using Composites in Chlor-Alkali Plants
KBR will present material selections and
piping methods to best utilize FRP and duallaminate
FRP in the design and construction
of Chlor-Alkali plants. Composite materials
will be compared to exotic metallics
compatible with Chlor-Alkali industry
services, and an overview provided of the
economic advantages of composites.
Scott Cooper, Senior Project Manager
KBR Engineering
Justin Merritt, Chemical Process
Dept. Manager – KBR Engineering
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Case Study
Using Composites in Pulp and Paper
Applications
The processing of wood to paper requires
the use of highly corrosive chemicals such
as alkalies, bleaches and salt – and in
turn requires process equipment specially
designed to handle a variety of harsh chemical
environments throughout the mill. FRP
equipment has proven to be an exceptionally
cost-effective, corrosion-resistant alternative
for process fluid environments where
conventional metals quickly fail. It can be
employed as piping, ductwork, tanks, hoods,
scrubbers and stacks.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Refreshment Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Case Study
Hydrochloric Acid and FRP – Past, Present
and Future
This presentation offers a review of past
research and construction, information on
existing installations and recommendations.
It also offers inspection insights that will have
an effect on future use and applications.
Dale Keeler – Dow Chemical Company
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Case Study
Uses of FRP Construction for Corrosion
Resistance in Sulfuric and Phosphoric Acid
Applications
Many years ago it was traditional to
use various grades of stainless steels
and high nickel alloys in Sulfuric and
Phosphoric acid applications. However,
we have been specifying FPR composites
Photo: RPS Composites, Inc.
for vessels and piping with great success
and cost effectiveness for many years.
This presentation will explore these uses,
advantages and limitations.
Tino Prado, President
Prado & Associates
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Included in conference registration
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Case Study
PPG Lake Charles – Over 30 Years of FRP
PPG Lake Charles utilizes a variety of highly
corrosive chemical manufacturing processes
which place significant demands upon
materials of construction used in process
vessels, piping, and tanks. Over the last 30
years PPG has accumulated a wealth of
knowledge as to which materials work best
in which environments. This presentation
focuses on case studies highlighting which
FRP materials work best in these demanding
industrial environments.
Dr. Pu Gu – PPG Industries, Inc.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Gas-Tight FRP Flange Connections
Strict regulations on reliability and fugitive
emissions at flange connections lead DuPont
Engineering and several of its alliance
vendors to create and validate a gas-tight
FRP flange connection for critical FRP
service. This presentation will discuss the
results of a program that developed a robust
FRP flange system incorporating expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) based
gaskets and achieved a gas-tight T3 seal.
Deborah McCauley – DuPont
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Refreshment Break
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Case Study
Material Choices for Bromine Service
Chemical processes involving Bromine are
a special challenge. Albemarle has been
handling brine and elemental bromine for
decades. No one material is suitable for
all processes. This paper will share best
practices in bromine service for a variety of
environments.
Hardin Wells – Albemarle Corporation
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Hear your colleagues’ chemical processing
questions – and ask your own – while gaining
insights from industry experts during this
one and a half hour session featuring the
day’s case study presenters.
Moderator: Terry Cowley – DuPont
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Network with fellow symposium attendees
and the day’s speakers while exploring the
latest products and services. Included in
conference registration.
Thursday, May 24
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Composites in Chemical Processing
FRP tanks, piping, ducting and process
equipment have been used successfully in
chemical processing for more than half a
century. The combination of durability and
economy make composites a preferred
choice over specialty metals in a myriad
of chemical processing environments.
This presentation will highlight where and
why FRP equipment shines in chemical
processing.
Thom Johnson, Corrosion Industry Manager
Ashland Performance Materials
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Proper Design of FRP Equipment Using
Corrosion-Resistant Resins
Many resins are available for making FRP
equipment. Choosing the correct resin
and corrosion barrier is critical to having
a successful application. An overview
of the current resins will be given and
the procedures used to determine what
environments the resins are suitable. The
information needed to make resin and
corrosion barrier recommendation for an
application will also be discussed.
Michael G. Stevens, Service Staff Scientist
Ashland Performance Materials
Exhibit space and sponsor
opportunities available.
Contact Ryan Brown at
rbrown@acmanet.org.

Chemical Processing Symposium 2012
Photo: Fabricated Plastics Limited
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Proper Design of FRP Equipment Using
Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcements
The impact of resin corrosion resistance in
composite performance has been clearly
established for decades. ASTM C581 is the
standard that benchmarks these resins. No
less important is the corrosion resistance
performance of reinforcements. Glass fiber is
often thought of as impervious to chemicals,
but there is a broad range of chemicals
that attack glass fiber. Recognizing this and
designing with the correct reinforcements
can extend composite life and avoid
catastrophic failures.
Kevin Spoo, Research Associate
Owens Corning
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Refreshment Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
RTP-1, A Standard for FRP Storage Tanks
This presentation will explore the merits of
RTP-1 and its requirements for certification.
The realities of design in accordance with
RTP-1, but no stamp required will be
discussed. The session will also outline an
owner’s responsibilities and liabilities where
non-stamped FRP tanks are specified.
Jeff Eisenman, Engineering Manager
Maverick Applied Science
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Design of Dual Laminate Vessels and Tanks
This session provides an overview of
thermoplastic lined FRP vessel and tank
design. The discussion will focus on design
and construction elements that are critical to
successful use of dual laminate technology.
Topics include the benefits of dual laminate
construction, available thermoplastic lining
materials, liner bonding mechanisms,
applicable liner welding technologies,
applicable standards, important design
considerations and several case histories.
Brian Linnemann, Engineering Manager
RL Industries, Inc.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Included in conference registration
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
FRP Pipe and Fitting Design
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) pipe
systems are gaining market share in a wide
range of chemical process piping applications.
Inherent corrosion resistance to a
broad range of chemical environments,
ease of installation and lower installed and
life cycle cost are driving this expanded use.
While FRP is rapidly moving from being an
alternative material to the material of choice
for these applications it remains a material
unfamiliar to many end users. This presentation
will review key design considerations
required to ensure a successful application of
FRP pipe and fittings.
Kira Townsend, Sales and Marketing Manager
RPS Composites
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Field Fabrication
The presentation will discuss the history of
large diameter FRP composite tanks and
process vessels. Presentation also includes
evolution and improvements in equipment
and materials to produce equipment to 120
feet in diameter with quality standards to
meet ASME RTP-1. The audience should gain
confidence using large diameter FRP vessels
in corrosion service.
Ron Perry, Product Manager, Field Tanks
Denali, Inc. and Ershigs, Inc.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Afternoon Refreshment Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Key Factors for the Inspection of FRP
Equipment
Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) materials
require much more than just thickness
measurement when it comes to inspection.
It is important to understand the
composition of these materials in order
to perform the proper inspection. This
presentation will focus on key factors that
will help in the inspection of these FRP
materials. It will also cover some of the
most common flaws that an inspector can
find while performing inspections in FRP
equipment.
Juan Bustillos, President and FRP Consultant
Bustillos & Associates, LLC
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing Panel Discussion
Wrap up your Symposium experience with
this moderated discussion featuring the day’s
speakers plus Geoff Clarkson, president
and chief engineer of UTComp, Inc., as well
as your questions and the corrosion-related
issues that matter most to end users.
Moderator: Terry Cowley – DuPont
Earn Up to 12 Professional Development Hours by Attending Symposium Sessions!
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Early Bird Rate – On or Before May 9
(Manufacturers, Suppliers & Distributors)
ACMA Member: $499
Non-Member: $599
Research & Development Personnel
or Engineer: $149
(Chemical Processing Companies Only)
Higher Rates Apply Onsite
Regular Rate – May 9-22
(Manufactures, Suppliers & Distributors)
ACMA Member: $549
Non-Member: $649
Research & Development Personnel
or Engineer: $149
(Chemical Processing Companies Only)
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9100 Gulf Freeway • Houston, TX 77017
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CHEMICAL PROCESSING
Managing Corrosion with Non-Metallics
May 23-24, 2012 • Houston, TX SYMPOSIUM 2012
If your problem is chemical
corrosion – composites can be
your best solution.
Exhibit space and sponsor opportunities available