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Stainless steel may be just over a century old, but in the past 50 years it has largely replaced cast iron, ductile iron and carbon steel as the default material in water and wastewater treatment plant pipe infrastructure as well as other key components in the water Industry.

It is also the key material in saltwater desalination plants (SWDPs), and plays an equally important—though less widely recognised—role in advanced plumbing connections within reticulation systems.

This webinar explores the evolution of stainless steel in the water industry, with a focus on practical considerations to maximise performance and longevity. Its adoption has driven a significant step change in how water infrastructure is designed, built and maintained.

Key topics include:
  • The historical and technological development of stainless steel
  • Common grades used in water and wastewater applications
  • Benefits of stainless steel in contact with water and wastewater
  • Real-world examples of stainless pipework in treatment plants
  • The impact of water composition (chloride, chlorine, temperature)
  • Commissioning considerations for WTP and WWTP pipework
  • Managing and addressing corrosion issues
  • Use in water reticulation and internal plumbing systems
  • Applications in main-to-meter connections

A valuable session for anyone involved in water infrastructure, asset management or materials selection.

Attendees are encouraged to submit specific cases in advance or bring them up during the Q&A session (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Presenter: David Nicholas, ASSDA Technical Consultant

David Nicholas is Principal Consultant at Nicholas Corrosion, bringing over four decades of experience in materials and corrosion engineering, including a long career with Hunter Water.

He specialises in corrosion in water and wastewater systems, with particular expertise in copper alloys, stainless steel, cathodic protection and pipeline condition assessment. His work spans research, consulting and expert witness services, with his consultancy operating successfully for over 17 years.

David has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers, supervised postgraduate research, and is widely recognised in the industry. He is a Life Member of the ACA, a recipient of the Corrosion Medal, and has received multiple best paper awards.

Qualifications:
BSc (Metallurgy) (Hons), Sheffield, UK

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This webinar will be hosted by Zoom.