Alan Kehr Contributor Bio - Corrosionpedia

Bio

Alan Kehr has more than 40 years’ experience in the pipeline and reinforcing steel coatings industries, specializing in research and development of coatings, marketing, and technical service. Starting his career in the lab and field at 3M for several decades, Alan has since become world-recognized expert in fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) and epoxy-coated rebar, now holding three patents for innovative FBE coating chemistries.

Since 1973, Alan has presented lectures and workshops on FBE, epoxy-coated rebar, and related topics across the globe—from Australia, Brazil, and China to Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia.

He has been highly influential in the development of standards for FBE, epoxy-coated rebar, and related topics for shop and field through his career-long involvement with industry associations, helping to develop or revise consensus specifications and standards.

In 2003, Alan wrote “Fusion-Bonded Epoxy (FBE): A Foundation for Pipeline Corrosion Protection,” an illustrated manual on FBE liquid and multilayer coatings, published by NACE.

Articles by Alan Kehr

How to Control Corrosion by Improving Design

The proper design to minimize corrosion is as important as the selection of materials. In many structures, a lack of design consideration given to corrosion co
Corrosion Electrochemistry: The 6 Electrochemical Reactions Involved in Corrosion

Corrosion electrochemistry is a crucial aspect of truly understanding and preventing corrosion. Learn more about it here.
High Pressure Fastener Coating Practices Under Fire: Ian MacMoy Speaks Out

Ian MacMoy, an expert on pressure bolt coatings for aggressive corrosion environments, speaks out against oversizing nut threads to accommodate thick bolt coatings, a common practice banned by the standards for bolts that secure high pressure and load.
Solving Multilayer Coating Delamination Issues During Pipeline Installation

During the installation of pipelines with multilayer coating systems, it is not uncommon for delamination to occur in the cutback area of the girth weld. We will take a look at preventive measures that can help in addressing this type of coating failure.
Q&A with Ron Bianchetti: Finding the Source of Costly Sewer Corrosion

Does this study actually present a new view on sewer pipe corrosion?Sulfuric acid sewer pipe corrosion is an ongoing problem throughout the world. The problem isn’t new, but this study takes an interesting view on the use of...
The Key Causes of System-Dependent Corrosion in Piping Systems

In any piping system, there is variety of factors operating alone or together that will have an effect on the rate of corrosion occurring in a pipe and thus its service lifetime. Every piping system, in fact, has specific...
Specifying FBE Coatings for High-Temp Pipelines

We spoke to fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) expert, Alan Kehr, about specifying this material. Kehr has 40 years’ experience in the pipeline coatings industry, including R&D and technical service. He is currently the managing...
Expert Q&A: How to Succeed in the Corrosion & Coatings Field

In his 60 years in the corrosion business, Louis D. Vincent has become an icon of integrity and leadership. He is the former president of NACE International, a well-known teacher and mentor, and the renowned author of...
Cathodic Protection Design Differences for FBE-Coated Pipelines

Alan Kehr provides some guidance and perspective on an article published in Pipeline and Gas Journal: “Fusion-bonded Epoxy’s Effects on Cathodic Disbondment.” Kehr focuses on the more pervasive role of incorrect cathodic protection design.
Elemental Strategies of Coatings Asset Management: Terry Greenfield Q&A

Elemental Strategies of Coatings Asset Management: Terry Greenfield Q&A
Why it’s a Mistake to Reuse Old Coating Specs: Lou Vincent Q&A

An exclusive interview with international coatings expert Lou Vincent about a common spec writing error that can result in premature coating failures.
Coatings Specifications, Good, Bad or Ugly: Lou Vincent Q&A

An exclusive interview with protective coatings expert Louis D. Vincent on coatings specification writing best practices, common mistakes and fundamental considerations.
Corrosion Coupons: Why Relying on One Test Method Isn’t Enough

Although simple and inexpensive, corrosion coupons often produce misleading results.
The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials

Polymeric materials have wide applications; therefore, there are many factors that can lead to corrosion in these materials.
Substrate Surface Preparation for Corrosion Prevention

A combination of surface treatment processes is necessary for a material's longevity and for corrosion prevention. Learn the basics here.
Identifying and Preventing Hydrogen Blistering and Embrittlement

The presence of atomic hydrogen is extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to materials. Learn more about hydrogen damage and how to prevent it here.
Coating Failure: Why a Preventive Strategy is the Best Way to Avoid it

Even a tiny area of coating failure can result in corrosion, weaken a structure, and eventually lead to catastrophic failure. Because coating failures—such corrosion, deterioration, and loosening adhesive coats—involve huge...
Q&A: David Shong on the New CUI Test Method ASTM C1617

An in-depth interview where David Shong explains the new CUI test method ASTM C1617.
OTC 2015 an Industry Power Show Despite Low Oil Prices

Nearly 95,000 attendees convened at the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), again heralding as the largest gathering for the oil and gas industry.