Speaker’s name: Jacko Aerts
Presentation title: Internal Corrosion: Mechanisms and Basics
Presentation abstract/summary: This session introduces the fundamental mechanisms driving internal corrosion in process systems, including key influencing factors such as fluid composition, temperature, and flow. It will provide a clear foundation for understanding degradation processes and how they impact asset integrity and performance.
Biography: Jacko Aerts is Global expert for life extension, Materials & Corrosion at DSM Firmenich. He specialises in the practical application of materials and corrosion expertise to chemical and process plants, supporting asset life extension and integrity management. Jacko brings extensive experience in translating corrosion and materials knowledge into effective, real-world solutions to enhance reliability, safety, and operational performance.
Organization: DSM Firmenich
Job title: Global expert life extension; Materials & Corrosion