Liberty Bell Corrosion Course
February 9 and 10, 2011
Sponsored by : Philadelphia Section - NACE International


Location of School:
Williamson's Restaurant
500 Blair Mill Road & PA Rte 611 (Easton Road)
Horsham, PA 19044

The Liberty Bell Corrosion Course (LBCC) provides systematic and progressive coverage in developing corrosion technology as well as “state of the art” expertise presented by recognized specialists from industry, government, and scholastic areas. The LBCC is actually several independent, concurrent courses that are presented over the scheduled conference period. Each course is a well-designed mix of fundamental and advanced information presented from a practical point of view.

Professional Development Hours:

Attendance at the Liberty Bell Corrosion Course will provide Professional Development Hours for technicians and engineers who need training classes to maintain their certification.

COURSE 1: Underground Corrosion Control

DIRECTOR: Walter Young, Corrpro Companies

This is an interactive course on corrosion control technology. Recognized experts from leading-edge companies will be presenting classes on a variety of topics. Instructors will emphasize basic theory, troubleshooting and testing, and advanced topics. Attendees can receive continuing education credits.

COURSE 2: Rectifier Troubleshooting and Repair

DIRECTOR: George Krewson, Matcor, Inc.
Instructor: C. M. Nelson, Vice President, JA Electronics Mfg. Co.

The two day rectifier troubleshooting and repair course will include in-depth classroom as well as “hands-on” training covering techniques and procedures required to analyze problems and perform the necessary repairs on rectifier units. Course topics will include some basic electrical and cathodic protection theory along with an explanation of the various types of rectifiers that are used in the corrosion control industry. Will be instructed by C.M. Nelson.

COURSE 3: Infrastructure CP Evaluation

DIRECTOR: David Kraus, Corrpro Companies, Inc.

This is an educational program to inform and instruct personnel who deal with infrastructure corrosion during the performance of their jobs.  Experts from Operating Companies and Government Agencies will present classes discussing methods for evaluating cathodic protection levels on buried and submerged structures.

Lunch and Coffee Breaks will be provided both days of the Course.
There is plenty of free parking.

Exhibitors will be on site to show their products and services between and after classes. Students are encouraged to spend their free time before and after classes in the exhibit hall.