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Course in Hydrogen Embrittlement

The Swerim Hydrogen Week will be held in Luleå on May 21–23, 2024. 

Swerim – National Hydrogen Research Centre for Metallic Materials invites you to a Course in Hydrogen Embrittlement.

Hydrogen embrittlement may deteriorate important mechanical properties (ductility and fracture toughness) of metallic materials leading to sudden catastrophic failures even at stresses way below the yield strength.

Nowadays hydrogen gas is seen as attractive solution for fossil-free society but the threat to hydrogen embrittlement remains. Since hydrogen is of great importance for the future, the metal research institute Swerim is providing a course in hydrogen embrittlement. The course is meant for engineers/researchers that would like to obtain fundamental knowledge for hydrogen embrittlement of metallic materials. 
 

Program

08.30–09.00 Registration and coffee

09.00–12.00 

  • Welcome and introduction
  • LECTURE 1: Interaction of hydrogen with metal
  • LECTURE 2: Analysis and detection of hydrogen
  • LECTURE 3: Mechanical degradation testing

12.00–13.00 Lunch

13.00–17.00   

  • LECTURE 4: Hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms 
  • LECTURE 5: Hydrogen embrittlement of different metals
  • LECTURE 6: Hydrogen gas – metal interaction and testing

19.00 Course Dinner at Clarion Hotel Sense, Luleå
 

Meeting Details

  • Link to registration >>
  • Date: Tuesday 21st of May
  • Time (CET): 09:00–17:00 
  • Location: Swerim, Arontorpsvägen 1, Luleå
  • RSVP: Please register no later than Wednesday May 15. 
  • Cost: For non-members SEK 8,900 exclusive VAT.
    Cost: Members in the Arena for hydrogen in process and materials SEK 7,120, exclusive VAT (20% discount).  
  • Dinner: Included in the course.
  • Maximum: 40 participants.
  • Member companies in the Arena: 
    ABB Metallurgy - Alleima EMEA - Björneborg Steel - Boliden Mineral - Celsa Armeringsstål - Elkem ASA Technology - Eramet Norway - Fagersta Stainless - Gestamp HardTech - Hybrit - Höganäs - Jernkontoret - Kanthal - Linde Sverige - LKAB - Outokumpu - Ovako Bar - Ovako Sweden - Paroc Group - Prevas - RHI Magnesita -Sibelco Nordic - SMA Mineral - SSAB EMEA Borlänge - SSAB EMEA Luleå - SSAB EMEA Oxelösund - SSAB Europe  - SSAB Technology - Terrabarrier - Uddeholms - Valmet - Vargön Alloy. Specially invited: Svenska Kraftnät, Region Norrbotten and Tillväxtverket.
  • Link to pre-booked hotel rooms at Clarion Hotel Sense.