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September 11, 2014
2015 - 2016 Executive Wanda Griesheimer, Chair [email protected]
Dustin Meunier, Past-Chair [email protected]
Connie Williams, 1st Vice-Chair [email protected]
Darryl Fischer, 2nd Vice-Chair [email protected]
Dale Lesik, Treasurer [email protected]
Rick Witzke, Secretary [email protected]
Thomas Bachand, Program Chair [email protected]
Kimberley Meszaros, Special Events Chair [email protected]
Scott Hynes, Sponsorship Chair [email protected]
Matthew Yarmuch, Scholarships Chair [email protected]
Kioumars Poorhaydari, Awards Chair [email protected]
Patricio Mendez, U of A Education Chair [email protected]
Cory McIntosh, U of A AWS Student Chapter Rep [email protected]
Adam Ostashek, U of A Student Rep [email protected]
Gordon Krug, NAIT Education Chair [email protected]
Taha Abbas, NAIT Student Rep [email protected]
Jim Mitchell, Calgary Co-Rep [email protected]
Shawn Wylie, Calgary Co-Rep [email protected]
Chris Vrolyk, Member-at-Large [email protected]
Veera Abbayi, Member-at-Large [email protected]
WHEN: Friday, February 5, 2016
WHERE: Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures, 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, Alberta (for location, see AITF Map Link)
TIMES: 7:30 am Registration & Breakfast 8:30 am Morning Presentations
11:30 am Buffet Lunch 12:30 pm Keynote Speaker and Afternoon Presentations 3:45 pm Networking and One-on-One Discussions
COST: Before Feb 1, 2016: $250 for Members ”Early Bird Rate” $300 for Non-Members
$55 for Student Members
After Feb 1, 2016: $300 for Members $350 for Non-Members or Walk-Ups
$55 for Student Members
Member rates apply to AWS, CWA, ASM, ASME and similar technical societies.
The AWS Alberta Section is proud to host its tenth annual one-day educational seminar. This year, the emphasis is on weld failures. Our speakers will review various weld failure mechanisms and discuss design, manufacturing and service considerations to explain how such failures can be avoided. In addition, the speakers will present real-life examples to better illustrate the weld failure issues. This event will be of value for anyone involved in welding, including: shop foremen, superintendents, welders, welding inspectors, quality control personnel, professional engineers, and students of metals-related disciplines.
Learning from Weld Failures 10th Annual Educational Seminar
Edmonton, Alberta - February 5, 2016
Register online at https://aw
s-seminar.eventbrite.ca $50 service charge for cancellations. Reserve your seat today.
Walk-up space limited.
Registration questions: [email protected] ttp://sections.aws.org/alberta/
http://sections.aws.org/alberta/
Keynote Speaker
Industry Response to Pipeline Constructions Quality Issues Identified by Federal Regulators William A. Bruce, P.E., IWE, CWEng Senior Principal Engineer & Group Leader, Welding Technology DNV GL, Dublin, OH Many changes in the pipeline industry have occurred over the past few decades, although many of the construction practices that were used prior to these changes are still used today. Significant changes include the development of higher-strength line pipe materials and the development of high-productivity mechanized welding equipment. In spite of these developments, many pipelines are still constructed using lower-strength material and conventional “stove-pipe” welding methods (i.e., using cellulosic-coated electrodes). While many new long-distance transmission pipelines are constructed today using modern methods, tie-in and repair welds for these pipelines are also made using conventional methods. A number of girth weld failures have occurred in the US and Canada recently, some in newly-constructed pipelines during pre-service hydrostatic proof testing. An Advisory Bulletin was recently issued by the US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration that highlights pipeline construction quality issues. The existence of modern welding methods should not obviate the need to follow well-established practices that are required to successfully use cellulosic-coated electrodes for pipeline girth welds. Guidance pertaining to commonly overlooked or misunderstood practices required for successful application of conventional welding methods for pipeline construction will be highlighted.
William A. (Bill) Bruce is Senior Principal Engineer and Group Leader, Welding Technology, at Det Norske Veritas (U.S.A.), Inc. (now DNV GL) in Dublin, Ohio. Prior to joining DNV GL, he was a Technology Leader at Edison Welding Institute and a Senior Engineer at Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company. He has been involved in pipeline welding research and development continuously since his graduation from The Ohio State University in 1981. He is Secretary of the API 1104 Committee and is the Chairman of the Maintenance Welding Subcommittee. He holds a B.S. degree in Welding Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer, an IIW International Welding Engineer, and an AWS Certified Welding Engineer.
Morning Presentations - Speakers & Abstracts
Weld Failure Analysis and Case Studies Kioumars Poorhaydari, Ph.D., M.Sc., P.Eng. Acuren Group Inc., Edmonton, Alberta Weld failures can have various sources, i.e. design, manufacture, or service (due to loading, temperature, or environmental species). A major group of weld cracking mechanisms consists of those that occur upon welding and are divided into two groups, i.e. hot cracking and cold cracking. In this presentation, the main damage mechanisms that result in weld failures are reviewed and a few case studies are discussed. Kioumars Poorhaydari is a failure analyst and an Engineering Technical Advisor at Acuren Group Inc. (Edmonton Office). He received his PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta in 2005 and joined Acuren in 2006. In the past 10 years, he has investigated numerous failure cases that involved welds.
Weld Failures: Small Errors … Big Problems Matthew Bell, B.Sc., P. Eng. IRISNDT, Edmonton, Alberta Welding can be a routine activity in many workplaces. However, small errors made early in the process can lead to big problems in service. Sometimes solving one problem can introduce other problems. Design considerations, service considerations, weld preparation, and operation in service are all key factors. The presentation will include a few examples which illustrate how overlooking small details can result in unreliable welds. Matthew Bell, P.Eng. has a Bachelor’s of Science in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta (2007). He has been registered as a professional engineer in Alberta since 2011. His experience through the U of A Co-Op program exposed him to various industries including testing fibreglass materials (ZCL Chemicals), researching bitumen hydrotransport (University of Alberta), and his first job after graduation providing materials engineering plant support (Suncor Energy, Upgrading). Since 2010 he has been employed with IRISNDT providing services in failure analysis of a wide range of materials and industries. He serves as Treasurer for the local ASM Edmonton Chapter and recently gave the introductory lesson for ASM Edmonton’s course on “Principals of Failure Analysis” to local industry personnel. He is currently enrolled in an M.Sc. at the University of Alberta with the Canadian Centre for Welding and Joining under the supervision of Dr. Patricio Mendez and Dr. Leijun Li focusing on welding low alloy steel affected by high temperature service.
Afternoon Presentations – Speakers & Abstracts Mitigation of Potential Weld-Related Failures by Structural Weld Overlays Darren Barborak, Ph.D. AZZ \ WSI, Norcross, Georgia The U.S. nuclear power generation industry has experienced widespread stress-corrosion cracking issues in austenitic stainless steel piping and alloy 600 dissimilar metal welds in nozzles and piping. The code accepted approach of Structural Weld Overlays have been the preferred repair method due to its “belt and suspender” approach whereas it both inhibits the initiation and growth of SCC by imposing compressive residual stresses, and offers the assurance of a crack resistant secondary pressure boundary should any existing cracking propagate. Examples of the application of structural weld overlays to non-nuclear applications will also be provided. Dr. Darren Barborak is Director of Materials & Welding Technology, and manages the Materials & Welding Technology Group at AZZ|WSI. Dr. Barborak holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., & Ph.D. in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University, where is presently an adjunct professor. He has over twenty five years’ experience managing welding related research and development projects, with expertise in arc welding processes and experience in many industrial segments. Dr. Barborak holds one patent, co-authored the American Welding Society handbook chapter on “Monitoring and Control of Welding and Joining Processes”, is a peer reviewer for the AWS Welding Journal, and has authored numerous publications and technical reports. In addition, he actively participates in welding standards committees including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the American Petroleum Institute (API).
