AmeriTAC

Monday Highlights:

• Monolithics Training (6 hours of content)
  • Monolithic Refractory basics: raw materials, binder systems, physical properties
  • Monolithic Refractory installation basics: types and methods
  • Monolithic Refractory failure mechanisms: quality control, inspection, and repair
• MTI Welcome Reception

AmeriTAC 148 Highlights:

• First-Time Attendee Eat & Greet
• Structured Forum:
  • Corrosion and Oxidation Issues of Rebar/Concrete - Amir Esmaeilpoursaee, Clemson
• Review of Reported CSB Incidents: Deep dive into selected incidents to understand underlying issues and failures
  • Overview and Observation of Failure Modes - David Cole, Marathon
  • Structural Integrity Tower Failure - Ben McCurry, BASF
• TAC Forum Review
• Learning From Failures Presentations
  • When CCDs Go Stale - Andrew Thigpen, Becht
  • Mistakes that I Have Made and What I Learned From Them - Gary Coates, Nickel Institute
  • Dead Legs in HF Service - David Cole, Marathon
• Project Team and Development Committee Meetings
• Annual Meeting
• Annual Awards Banquet
• Trivia Night