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Market Vertical: Energy: Oil & Gas

Track: Cathodic Protection
Symposia Session

AC Interference

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central
Location: 372 EF
CE: 4

This symposium will share AC Interference case studies, findings, or other topics for oil & gas, electric, railroad, or other industries.

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Central
    AI and Machine Learning Framework Development for Future AC Interference Induced Corrosion Monitoring and Prediction

    Presenting Author: Craig Botha – Reignite

  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Central
    Case Study – Optimizing AC Mitigation for Existing Assets

    Presenting Author: Daniel Fingas – Corrosion Service Co Inc

  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Central
    Phasing Optimization as a Mitigation Strategy for AC Interference on Collocated Pipelines

    Presenting Author: Hycem Bahgat – Corrosion Service Co Inc

  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Central
    Calibration of Coating Area Resistance Assumptions in AC Interference Studies Using Real-Time Field Data

    Presenting Author: Bradley O'Hagan – Lake Superior Consulting

  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Central
    Practical Strategies to Develop Fit-for-Purpose AC mitigation using Iterative Assessment

    Presenting Author: WOLFGANG FIELTSCH – Stantec Inc

  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Central
    Optimizing AC Fault Mitigation at Pipeline Facilities by Applying Probabilistic Risk Assessment

    Presenting Author: Hycem Bahgat – Corrosion Service Co Inc

  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Central
    Pipeline Coating Conductance Measurement Through CP Rectifier Influence: Validation And Improvements

    Presenting Author: Scott McKelvey – Corrosion Service Co Inc

  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Central
    The Unseen Threat: Steady State AC Interference from Wind‑Energy Buried HVAC Cables

    Presenting Author: Casey Heinrich – Corrpro Companies