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4 Dissemination of the Outcomes of Corrosion Research
4 Dissemination of the Outcomes of Corrosion Research
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Rather than attempt to trace all of these interconnected dissemination paths for each element of the corrosion pyramid, this chapter is organized by dissemination methodology. Each dissemination operation is identified and discussed as it pertains to the corrosion research discussed elsewhere in this report.
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has an active corrosion division that holds biannual research symposia devoted to both aqueous and elevated temperature corrosion processes. However, few corrosion mitigation practitioners attend the ECS meetings.
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on tackling hard corrosion problems. Large scale collaboration has occurred in only a few nationally significant projects, such as nuclear reactor design and permanent storage of radioactive materials, in which concern about corrosion motivated a portion of the research but was not the domi nant driver for the program.
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DISSEMINATION STRATEgIES FOR CORROSION ENgINEERINg The technical community would benefit from improved dissemination of corrosion research. Studies that focus on corrosion mitigation, such as those on new environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors and protective coating systems and the behavior of new corrosion-resistant alloys, can often be applied directly to solving current problems.
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• Enable the setting and periodic updating of learning outcomes for corrosion courses by publishing and publicizing skills sets for corrosion technologists and engineers. • Fund the development of educational modules for corrosion courses.
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Corrosion research programs in universities also train graduate students who will develop into corrosion experts, staffing companies needing or providing corro sion expertise. Formal corrosion education, supported by viable research activities, is critical for limiting or mitigating corrosion damage.
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The main purpose of UNENE is to ensure a sustainable supply of qualified nuclear engineers and scientists to meet the current and future needs of the Canadian nuclear industry through university education, university based training and by encouraging young people to choose nuclear careers.5 In addition to this effort, the Canadian Nuclear Association focuses on high school curricula and public outreach. NACE International has expressed some of the same goals, but with less emphasis on public information.
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An open consortium of institutions and companies interested in corrosion engineering could be set up to collect corrosion data in a data warehouse, make 6 The 1987 NRC report Agenda for Adancing Electrochemical Corrosion Science and Technology focused on the development of expert systems to provide solutions to organizations with corrosion problems. The presumption was that improvements in computer technology would allow the cap ture of knowledge in a way that would make it easily accessible to users (National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., 1987)
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New Products The development of new corrosion-resistant materials, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion protection coatings, and corrosion mitigation technologies is important to reducing the costs of corrosion. However, the transition of research into products requires that the gap between researchers and practitioners be bridged.
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involving pipeline standards writing organizations such as the American Petroleum Institute, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the International Organization for Standardization in forums, workshops, meetings, and selective projects to gain insight and provide direction for existing and new standards; (2) developing research ideas and disseminating the results through pipeline R&D forums and workshops; and (3)
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Two examples of a proactive approach that supports corrosion research and assists in the transfer of technology from research to practice are the Strategic Environmental Research & Development Program (SERDP) 10 and the related Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)
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industrial base by bridging the productivity gap for manufacturers, identifying opportunities for growth, and encouraging technology deployment.12 MEP currently facilitates advanced technology adoption for businesses of any size and helps to disseminate technology from universities and federal laboratories to companies. It also attempts to identify small company technology needs and bring those needs to the research community.
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