Society for Corrosion Protection
| GfKORR Society for Corrosion Protection e. V. | |
|---|---|
| purpose | Scientific and technical society |
| Chair: | Ralf Feser |
| Establishment date: | November 8, 1995 |
| Number of members: | over 500 |
| Seat : | Frankfurt am Main |
| Website: | www.gfkorr.de |
The Society for Corrosion Protection e. V. ( spelling GfKORR ) is a non-profit, registered association based in Frankfurt am Main . Currently (as of 2/2019) it has more than 500 natural scientists, engineers, companies, organizations and institutes as members.
profile
GfKORR was founded in 1995 through the merger of the AGK-Arbeitsgemeinschaft Korrosion e. V. and the VDKORR Association of German Corrosion Experts. GfKORR has been a member of the working group of industrial research associations "Otto von Guericke" e. V. (AiF) and joined forces with twelve other members of the AiF to form the Corrosion Research Board of Trustees.
The Society for Corrosion Protection is a member of the AiF and the European Corrosion Federation. (EFC) and the WCO - The World Corrosion Organization
goals and tasks
In the area of corrosion and corrosion protection, GfKORR has set itself the following statutory goals and tasks:
- conveying information,
- Initial and continuing education,
- the exchange of experiences for practitioners,
- Promotion of young talent,
- promoting accreditation and certification,
- joint industrial research,
- the organization of specialist conferences and training courses,
- Participation in standardization,
- the promotion of cooperation between specialist technical-scientific societies,
- the competent professional opinion on current problems,
- Representation in national and international bodies
Advisory board and working groups
For operational and technical support in the implementation of its tasks, the company uses an advisory board of u. a. advises on research projects and coordinates the work of the specialist working groups. Within GfKORR there are specific working groups for all relevant areas of corrosion protection, which usually meet twice a year. The following topics are currently (as of 2/2019) being dealt with in working groups:
| Corrosion and corrosion protection of aluminum and magnesium | Corrosion protection through coatings |
| Corrosion protection in electronics and microsystem technology | Corrosion issues in chemical engineering |
| Corrosion and corrosion protection of iron and steel | Corrosion protection at elevated temperatures |
| Basics and simulation | Corrosion of ceramic materials |
| Corrosion investigation and monitoring | Corrosion and corrosion protection of copper materials |
| GfKORR / STG joint committee on maritime technology | Microbial material destruction and material protection |
| Corrosion of polymer materials (together with FGK) | Corrosion and Restoration |
| Damage investigation | Materials and corrosion in energy technology |
| Corrosion protection of wind turbines | Zinc and zinc coatings |
| Corrosion in construction | Entry into corrosion |
Awarded prizes and awards
Dr. Klaus Seppeler Foundation Prize
The Dr. The Klaus Seppeler Foundation Prize was awarded in 2005 on the initiative of Dr. Klaus Seppeler Foundation set up together with GfKORR to promote outstanding young professionals in the field of corrosion and corrosion protection. The prize, endowed with 2000 euros, is awarded annually to doctoral and master's students. Members of the GfKORR board act as the jury.
Rahmel-Schwenk Medal
The Rahmel-Schwenk-Medal of GfKORR has been awarded since 2000 to outstanding personalities from research and industry who have made a special contribution to the scientific promotion of research and dissemination of knowledge about corrosion and corrosion protection. The medal is named after Alfred Rahmel and Wilhelm Schwenk, who carried out pioneering research in the field of high-temperature corrosion and electrolytic corrosion.
Award winners
- Martin Stratmann (2016)
- Joachim Göllner (2010)
- Günter Schmitt, Iserlohn (2005)
- Ubbo Gramberg, Leverkusen (2002)
- Michael Schütze, Aschaffenburg (2000)
Honorary membership of GfKORR
Honorary membership is the highest award given by GfKORR and is given to personalities who have made a special contribution to both corrosion research and the development of GfKORR.
Poster price
On the occasion of the annual GfKORR conference, a poster exhibition of young scientists will take place. The best poster will be honored with the GfKORR poster prize.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ European Federation Corrosion. Accessed February 26, 2019 .
- ^ World Corrosion Organization. Accessed February 26, 2019 .
- ↑ GfKORR working groups. Retrieved February 19, 2019 .
- ↑ Dr. Klaus Seppeler Foundation. Seppeler Holding & Verwaltungs GmbH & Co. KG, accessed on February 26, 2019 .
- ↑ GfKORR awards the Rahmel-Schwenk medal to Martin Stratmann. idw Science Information Service, accessed on February 26, 2019 .