Welcome to PractiCORR 2025 Conference

the international conference on practical aspects of corrosion protection and coating solutions!

 


The event will take place on June 10-13, 2025 in Warsaw, Poland

and will bring together experts, engineers and practitioners from around the world.

 

In the face of a rapidly changing world and increasing technological and environmental challenges, the need to integrate the efforts of scientists, engineers and industry representatives is more urgent than ever. The PractiCORR conference on corrosion and fire protection provides a unique space to exchange experiences, share innovative ideas and build lasting partnerships for a better future. The Polish Corrosion Association, together with the European Federation of Corrosion, invites you to the conference, among other things, where we will jointly consider:

 

EDUCATION AND CONSCIOUS DESIGN

During the conference, we will put special emphasis on the issue of the conscious design of structures taking into account the need of anti-corrosion and fire protection

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ECOLOGY AS A CHALLENGE OF TODAY

We must not forget about the impact of our activities on the environment. Modern protection technologies must be in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. The conference provides a platform to discuss the ecological aspects of structural protection and seek solutions that minimize the impact on the planet, such as solvent-free coatings, low-VOC technologies or renewable raw materials.

 

DIFFICULT CHALLENGES OF THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Petrochemicals remain one of the most challenging application areas for protective technologies. Aggressive corrosive environments, extreme temperatures and high risk of fires require innovative solutions. Invited experts will present the latest research and success stories in this challenging field.

 

NEW CHALLENGES IN STRUCTURAL PROTECTION

Nuclear power development, energy storage, wind farm construction and other critical infrastructure structures are fields that require adapted protection strategies. These problems present challenges, but also opportunities for the development of breakthrough technologies. Conference participants will have the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and innovations in these industries.

 

INTEGRATING SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY FOR INNOVATION

To meet these challenges, our goal is to bring the scientific and industrial communities together to design cutting-edge technologies for structural protection. Working hand in hand, we can create solutions that not only meet today's needs but also meet the challenges of the future. We want to inspire participants to discover new perspectives and jointly seek answers to the most difficult questions in the field of structural protection.

 

We believe that together we will create an event that will not only bring inspiration and new knowledge but also initiate cooperation that will change the face of structural protection in Europe and the world. I invite you to attend the conference and join the leaders of future-oriented protection technologies.
 

 

JOIN US AS A SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR AT PRACTICORR 2025 !

This is a unique opportunity to present your company to a wide audience of experts, inspectors, engineers, and people who are involved in corrosion problems.

 

We offer a variety of sponsorship packages that will allow you to tailor your conference participation to your company's needs. Each package includes unique promotional opportunities, including presence in conference materials, an exhibition zone and many other benefits.

 

To learn more - click here

 

 
 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025


17:00 - 19:00 - Registration

17:30 - 19:00 - Welcome Reception


Wednesday, June 11, 2025


09:00 - 09:15 - Opening of the PractiCORR 2025 Conference

09:15 – 09:55 - Plenary Lecture
Tomáš Prošek and Václav Šefl EFC
Surface preparation limits of pipeline steel and paint durability

09:55 – 10:35 - Plenary Lecture
Prof., DSc. Eng. Adam Wysokowski
University of Zielona Góra, Head of Polish Society of Bridge Engineers
Durability of Railway and Road Bridges from a Corrosion Perspective

10:35 – 11:05 - Coffee Break


Iwona Gajecka, PSK - chair
Gareth Hinds, EFC - co-chair


Session: Corrosion problems in practice session

Juliusz Winiarski, WUST - chair
Martin Beneke (online) - co-chair



11:05 – 11:30
Author / Authors: DSc. Eng. Juliusz Winiarski,
Company: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Title: The problem of corrosion in water treatment systems, water distribution systems and heating systems - a case study

11:30 – 11:55
Author / Authors: Turia Belashehr, Alsiddiek Alaboub, Ahmed Hawass
Company: Mellitah oil and gas company, Libya
Title: Root Cause Analysis of Cracking in MDEA Regenerator

11:55 – 12:20
Author / Authors: Patryk Ciężak1
Company: Air Force Institute of Aviation, Warsaw, Poland
Title: Corrosion Management in Aging Aircraft Fleets: Challenges and Advanced Detection Techniques

12:20 – 12:45
Author / Authors: Marek Kudláč, Mária Dománková, Katarína Bártová, Matúš Gavalec1, Dávid Slnek
Company: Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
Title: Assessment of Final Machining Effects on Stress Corrosion Cracking of Austenitic Stainless Steel AISI 316L and AISI 321

12:45 – 13:15
HEGGEL, Germany
Title: High-Tech Surface Protection Solutions by HEGGEL GmbH

13:15 – 14:15 - Lunch



Anti-corrosion protection session – infrastructure & offshore structures

Prof. Adam Wysokowski - chair

14:15 – 14:35 
Author / Authors: Ramay Patra1, M.M Krishna Cherla1, Gobi K. V.2, Subasri Raghavan1

Company: Istituto Italiano della Saldatura – IIS

1Centre for Sol-Gel Coatings, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Balapur, Hyderabad, 500 005, Telangana State, India
2Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Hanamkonda, 506 004, Telangana State, India

Title: Self -indicating coatings using fluorescent indicators for corrosion detection in mild steel

14:35 – 15:00 
Author / Authors: Tom Marquardt1, Linda Fröck2

Company: 1Muehlhan Holding GmbH
2Fraunhofer IGP

Title: Optimizing Coating Integrity Through Adhesive Bonding – A Viable Alternative to Welding in Corrosive Environments

15:00 – 15:25
Company: Novol Sp. z o.o., Poland
Title: Why small changes bring big results. The renovation of the viaduct in a new edition.

15:25 – 15:50
Author / Authors: Nabil Hamdy
Company: PETROJET, Egypt
Title: Integrated Coating System Challenges for NEOM's 80-Inch OD Water Pipeline – A Case Study


Session: Surface Preparation

Bartłomiej Guzik, Mankiewicz GmbH - ​chair


15:25 – 15:50
Author / Authors: Sascha Berger,  Sales Director Europe, 

Company: Ervin Germany GmbH, Germany

Title: Abrasive Selection | Influence on Cleaning and Coating Performance

15:50 – 16:15
Author / Authors: Lior Katan, 

Company: Coreteel, Israel

Title: Eliminating Abrasive Surface Preparation: The Next Generation of Sustainable Anti-Corrosion Protection

16:15 – 17:30 - Exhibition & Poster Party

20:00 – 01:00 - Gala Dinner



Thursday, June 12, 2025

09:00 – 09:40 - Plenary Lecture III

Prasanth Karunan

SigmaPaints, Saudi Arabia

Application challenges of Inorganic Zinc Silicate coatings


09:40 – 10:20 - Plenary Lecture IV

Łukasz Radosiński, PhD.

Novasell Sp. z o.o., Poland

Intumescent coating for hydrocarbon fire – testing and certification procedures, market introduction challenges



Łukasz Radosiński PhD., Novasell - chair
Prasanth Karunan, SigmaPaints - co-chair


Session: Oil & Gas

Mohamed Elmetwally, AMPLE Solution - chair
Ibrahim Mohammad Ali, PPG - co-chair

10:20 – 10:45
Author / Authors: Kelechi Osuoji, 

Company: Aramco 

Title: Evaluation of corrosion control measures for water injection facilities

10:45 – 11:10
Author / Authors: Marco De Marco1, Elisa Ferrari1, Eduardo Adile1, Fang Fang Wu1

Company: 1Istituto Italiano della Saldatura - IIS

Title: Internal corrosion damages close to monolithic isolations joints placed above ground in a pig traps

11:10 – 11:35
Author / Authors: Mohammad Al-Muwail
Company: Kuwait Oil Company
Title: THE EFFECT OF METHANOL ON THE INTERNAL COATING OF CARBON STEEL PROCESS PIPING USED FOR CONDENSATE TRANSFER

11:35 – 12:00
Author / Authors: Martin Durcik
Company: Monti - Werkzeuge GmbH, Hennef, Germany
Title: Bristle Blaster, an environmentally friendly technology for preparing the surface of steel structures


12:00 – 12:30 - Coffee Break



Session: Equipment Session

Mariusz Życki, Graco - chair


12:30 – 12:55
Author / Authors: Turia Belashehr1, Robert Lindsay2, Monika Walczak

Company: 1Mellitah oil and gas company

2The University of Manchester

Title: Corrosion Inhibitor in Acidic Solutions

12:55 – 13:20
Author / Authors: Artur Pilch, 

Company: Graco BVBA 

PC coatings application by electric airless equipment

13:20 – 13:45
Author / Authors: David Barnes, Alastair Kearton, 

Company: Elcometer 

Title: Why do we record the attributes of a coating failure as a result of an adhesion test?

13:45 – 14:45 - Lunch



Session: Coatings

Ewa Langer, Łukasiewicz - chair
Michael Hilt - co-chair


14:45 – 15:10
Author / Authors: Neil Wilds, Global Product Director, 

Company: Sherwin Williams 

Title: Elimination of CUI.

15:10 – 15:35
Author / Authors:  

Company: PPG Coatings

Partners in Progress: Enhancing Innovation and Sustainability Through Collaboration


15:35 – 16:00

Author / Authors: Katarzyna Suchoń1, Ewa Langer1, Małgorzata Zubielewicz1, Paweł Stępkowski1, Jerzy Kozakiewicz1

Company: 1Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Polymer Materials, Gliwice,

Title: Selected problems with painting chemical tanks and mining infrastructure

16:00 – 16:25
Author / Authors:  Łukasz Radosiński2, Iwona Gajecka1

Company: PPG Coatings BVBA, Novasell Sp. z o.o.

Title: IR reflective coating as a new method of protection against fires

16:25 – 16:45
Author / Authors: Peter Wissling
Company: Eckart
Title: Zinc flake versatile solution for galvanically active corrosion protection primer

16:45 – 17:15 - Coffee Break



Friday, June 13, 2025

09:40 – 10:05

Author / Authors:  Michał Pęziak, 
Company: Novol Sp. z o.o.
Title: Corrosion challenges in the military sector
 
10:05 – 10:30
Author / Authors: Dsc. Eng. Marcin Szczepaniak
Company: Military Institute of Engineering Technology, Poland
Title: Optimizing Engineering Eguipment for Military Applications
 
10:30 – 10:55
Author / Authors:  Pascal Collet, 
Company: Cefracor
Certification CFR by the CEFRACOR – Feedback after five years of certification for coating applicators.

10:55 – 11:20 - Coffee Break

12:15 - PractiCORR 2025 Conference Closing Ceremony



 


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