AMPP Omaha Chapter

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Texas Engineers Developing New Protective Coating for Spacecraft | Materials Performance | Association for Materials Protection and Performance Dr. Rafik Addou (left), assistant professor of materials science and engineering, and Joslin Prasanna, a graduate student in the program, use an ultra-high vacuum surface science system—which includes sealed chambers—to process and study materials. Photo courtesy of UT Dallas.

When it comes to impressed current anodes, we deliver solutions built for reliable CP system performance. Our commitment to excellence is strengthened through partnerships with industry leaders like Anotec, American Carbon Company, De Nora, and Loresco.

Electrical isolation is essential for controlling CP current—but when applied without full evaluation, it can introduce serious safety and corrosion risks.

In the February 2026 issue of Materials Performance, Ahmed E. Abdelbagi and Usman Shahzad of Saudi Aramco examine the real-world challenges associated with isolation flanges and joints, including:

⚡ Induced AC voltage and touch potential hazards
🔌 Stray current interference near high-voltage lines
🛢️ Internal corrosion in pipelines carrying conductive fluids
🛠️ Premature failures from improper device selection or installation

The article provides practical mitigation strategies to help engineers design safer, more reliable systems.

🔗https://content.ampp.org/materials-performance/article/65/02/20/107175/Safety-and-Corrosion-Issues-Related-to-Electrical

In cathodic protection, a connection isn’t “good” because it’s tight — it’s good because it has low contact resistance.

Key reminders from the field:
• Mechanical connections need clean, bright metal + solid contact pressure
• Dirt/oxide/loose hardware = resistance + heat
• Poor connections can lead to system failures and expensive troubleshooting

For more details, check out pp 90-92 from our Beneath the Surface eBook.

FarwestCorrosionControl

Corrosion doesn’t take the winter off, so your protection plan shouldn’t either.

In cold environments, materials face unique challenges that can accelerate degradation if they’re not properly addressed in design, coating selection, and maintenance planning.

Key factors influencing corrosion in cold climates include:

💧 Moisture retention from snow, ice, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles.
🧊 Reduced coating flexibility and increased brittleness at low temperatures.
❄️ Delayed curing or improper film formation when coatings are applied in cold conditions.
🌡️ Thermal contraction stresses that can cause cracking at joints or in coated surfaces.
🔎 Hidden corrosion beneath insulation, ice, or protective coverings.

Cold-weather corrosion damage often develops quietly, appearing later as cracking, delamination, or premature coating failure.

That’s why corrosion protection in cold climates demands cold-weather-compatible materials, rigorous surface preparation, and application methods tailored for low temperatures.

Thank you for another successful year at our Omaha Short Course!! We look forward to seeing you again in Jan 19 & 20, 2027

Thank you Kevin with Nebraska State Fire Marshal for joining us at the AMPP Omaha Short Course! Always valuable information shared 🪏

Reminders about the importance of 811 and Call Before You Dig on day 2️⃣ of AMPP Omaha Short Course. Thank you Kim with Northern Natural Gas for the presentation!

Thank you to our vendors joining us for the 55th AMPP Omaha Short Course!!

Advance Registration closes February 2—now is the time to save.

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 returns to Houston for the first time since 2011, March 15–19. Join thousands of materials protection and performance professionals for a week of learning, connection, and momentum.

What to expect:
• A technical program tailored to AMPP’s core industry verticals, with new and exciting sessions this year
• Keynote by John “Gucci” Foley, former Lead Solo Pilot, U.S. Navy Blue Angels
• Dynamic networking events you won’t want to miss

Lock in the best pricing before February 2.
🔗 https://ace.ampp.org/home

In 2024, during a site visit at the City of Omaha's Papillion Creek Interceptor, the team discovered something shocking: an entire manhole structure was missing.

What followed was an extraordinary effort from field-design repairs to coordinating with multiple agencies to keep the community safe while being cognizant of the cost of repairs.

This emergency repair project is a true testament to collaboration and commitment to protecting essential services for the local communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qkRBqS

We are ready to kick off the 55th Annual Corrosion Control Short Course in Omaha!