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Testimonials:
A
truly excellent seminar and a MUST for anyone looking for a detailed
overview of industry trends from the technical leaders in the area.
- Ken Carroll, Head of Dept. of Science, Institute of Technology Tallaght
- Dublin
An
excellent way to acquire a mixture of broad and detailed knowledge about
bioprocess equipment design factors.
- Val Peyton, Group Quality Manager, PM
Group, Ireland
Bioprocess
Equipment Design seminar provides a fast and efficient way of learning
a little bit of the whole chain from design to production.
- Josef Alenius, Quality Manager, Texor AB, Sweden
These
seminars should be integral to the biotech industry and help harmonise
important issues.
- Peter Kierans, Sales Director, Optima Pharma Group, UK
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OTHER TESTIMONIALS
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Materials for Bioprocessing Applications: Metallurgy, Welding, Surface
Characteristics and Corrosion Resistance |
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Date:
October 1-3, 2007 (Monday-Wednesday)
CEUs: 2.25
Description
This seminar will present a detailed review of the metallurgy, welding,
surface treatment, and corrosion resistance of metallic materials
commonly used in bioprocessing technology applications. Although the
focus will be on 316L stainless steel, a new surface-enhanced 316L
will also be discussed in addition to nickel-containing alloys. Additionally,
sessions focusing on corrosion modes, standard corrosion testing methods,
and corrosion mitigation in bioprocessing applications are offered.
What
You Will Learn
- The
basic metallurgical characteristics of 316L stainless steel that
make it ideal for the fabrication, inspection, and performance requirements
of the bioprocessing industry
- How
stainless steels are produced and the relationship between compositional
control, cost, product availability, and service performance
- How
to select and specify materials for bioprocessing applications,
based on their metallurgical characteristics
- The
use and limitations of positive material identification (PMI) techniques
in augmenting the traditional MTR for verification of material traceability
- A
revolutionary technique for modifying the surface of 316L stainless
steels to produce extremely high levels of hardness and corrosion
resistance without reducing the bulk ductility
- Good
manufacturing techniques for welding stainless steels and nickel
alloys for bioprocessing applications, with specific attention to
weld parameter selection and purging techniques
- How
standardized corrosion testing is conducted and how the results
are used to rank materials
- The
relationship between the heat-affected zone (HAZ) discoloration
seen on the internal surfaces of orbital GTA welds made on stainless
steel tubing and corrosion resistance; methods of mechanical treatment
of these discolored surfaces to improve corrosion resistance will
also be discussed
Who
Should Attend
This is a broad-scope program for both experienced designers and project
managers as well as for those new to the bioprocessing industry. Manufacturing
engineers, process engineers, and fabricators new to the bioprocessing
industry will learn fundamentals about the specification and use of
316L stainless steel, orbital GTAW techniques, and ASME Bioprocessing
Equipment (BPE) requirements. Experienced design engineers, project
managers, and technicians will learn how to ensure that materials
ordered for use in these systems have the necessary metallurgical
characteristics to perform adequately in service. This includes the
ability to understand standardized corrosion test data for material
ranking, how and when to use PMI to verify alloy content, and how
to weld stainless steels without degrading corrosion resistance.
SCHEDULE
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Sunday,
September 30, 2007
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| 3:00
pm - 7:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open (Avoid the lines on Monday) |
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Monday, October 1, 2007
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| 7:30
am - 8:30 am |
Registration
Desk Open; Continental Breakfast |
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8:30
am - 10:00 am
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The
Metallurgy of 316L Stainless Steel: Workhorse of the Bioprocessing
Industry
This session will provide a brief overview of stainless steels
and then focus on 316L and the characteristics that make it so
useful to the bioprocessing industry, including its austenitic
microstructure, ductility, low inclusion content, availability
in many different product forms, and its ability to be passivated
and electropolished. |
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10:00
am - 10:30 am
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Refreshment
Break |
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10:30
am - 12:00 noon
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Selecting
the Optimal Stainless Steel for Bioprocessing Applications
This
session will provide background information on how stainless
steels are produced, what modifications producers are willing
to make to meet the higher demands of the bioprocessing industry,
and how to select the optimal stainless steel without limiting
product availability.
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Dr. James D. Fritz
Senior Development Manager,
TMR Stainless
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12:00
noon - 1:00 pm
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LUNCH |
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1:00
pm - 2:30 pm
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Materials
Selection and Metallurgical Issues Related to Bioprocessing Equipment
This presentation will further address material selection protocols
and discuss the microstructure and electropolishing requirements
for corrosion resistant alloys. |
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2:30
pm - 3:00 pm
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Refreshment
Break |
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3:00
pm - 5:00 pm
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Material
Traceability and Positive Material Identification (PMI)
The Material Test Report (MTR) has long been the standard for
proving material traceability back to the original heat of steel
poured in the foundry. A recent innovation, positive material
identification or "PMI" is gaining approval as a supplement
to the MTR. Facts and fallacies of this technique are discussed. |
Paul
L. Sturgill
Consultant,
Sturgill
Welding & Code Consulting
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| 5:00
pm - 6:00 pm |
Networking
Hour |
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Tuesday,
October 2, 2007
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| 7:30
am - 8:30 am |
Registration Desk Open; Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30
am - 10:00 am |
Low
Temperature Colossal Supersaturation (LTCSS): Surface Enhancement
of 316L Surfaces For Use in Bioprocessing Applications
A new surface treatment technology that significantly improves
the durability (hardness, erosion resistance, wear resistance,
corrosion resistance, and fatigue life) of 316L parts will be
described. The features and benefits of this technology will be
described in the context of potential bio-tech |
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| 10:00
am - 11:00 am |
Welding
Metallurgy of Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloys for Bioprocessing
Applications
This session will discuss the welding of stainless steels and
nickel alloys for use bioprocessing applications, including process
selection, solidification rate issues, ferrite in stainless steels,
shielding gas selection, and avoidance of defects. |
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11:00
am - 11:15 am
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Refreshment
Break |
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11:15
am - 12:00 noon
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KEYNOTE |
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12:00
noon - 1:00 pm
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LUNCH |
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1:00
pm - 2:30 pm
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Orbital
Welding and Purging of Stainless Steels For Bioprocessing Applications
This session will provide detailed information about the weld
parameters, shielding and purging gases, flow rates, and purging
techniques necessary for the gas-tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of
stainless steel, particularly tubing, for high-purity applications. |
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2:30
pm - 3:00 pm
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Refreshment
Break |
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3:00
pm - 5:00 pm
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Surface
Finishing Techniques: Effects on Surface Chemistry and Corrosion
Resistance of 316L Stainless Steel
This presentation will discuss methods for finishing 316L stainless
steel surfaces, such as bright annealing, mechanical polishing,
electropolishing, and passivation techniques. Test methods and
results for corrosion response and surface composition will also
be described. |
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5:00
pm - 6:00 pm
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Opening
Reception with Exhibitors |
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Wednesday,
October, 3, 2007
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| 7:30
am - 8:30 am |
Registration Desk Open; Continental Breakfast w/ Exhibitors |
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8:30
am -10:00 am
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Corrosion
Basics
This session will discuss the various forms of corrosion and mitigation
methods that are relevant to the bioprocessing industry. |
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10:00
am - 10:30 am
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Refreshment
Break with Exhibitors |
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10:30
am - 12:00 noon
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Corrosion
Performance of the Stainless Steel Grades Commonly Used in Bioprocessing
Systems
This session will discuss the important factors that influence
the corrosion resistance of stainless steels used in bioprocessing
applications. Factors such as chemical composition, surface finish,
inclusion content, ferrite content, proper heat treatments, and
the presence of undesirable secondary phases will be discussed. |
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12:00
noon - 1:00 pm
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LUNCH
with Exhibitors |
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1:00
pm - 3:00 pm
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Weld Discoloration & Corrosion of 316L Stainless Steel
This session will describe the relationship between controlled
discoloration levels produced on the interior surfaces of autogenous
orbital tube welds on 316L stainless steel and relative corrosion
resistance as measured by ASTM G150 pitting and other standardized
corrosion tests. |
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3:00
pm - 3:30 pm
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Refreshment
Break w/ Exhibitors |
ASME
Travel Policy : ASME is not responsible
for the purchase of non-refundable airline tickets or the cancellation/change
fees associated with canceling a flight. Please call to confirm that
the course is running before purchasing airline tickets. ASME retains
the right to cancel a course up until 3 weeks of the scheduled presentation
date.
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