Gaskets and Seals for the

Oil and Gas Industry

Dr. Gilberto Lunardi
Dupont Performance Polymers

SEMINAR LOCATION:

Kris Katryniuk and Chris Auld

IRISNDT

Alberta Innovates - Technology

Futures

Friday, March 20th, 2015

250 Karl Clark Road

Edmonton, Alberta

(Formally: Alberta Research Council)

COURSE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVE

The objective of this seminar is to provide an overview of gaskets and seals applied to piping systems
and equipment in the oil and gas industries.

COURSE OUTLINE
This seminar will cover:

Introduction to Elastomers
o Fundamentals, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Shelf Life
Major Industrial Elastomers
o Classification, Capabilities, and Performance Elastomers
Selecting and Specifying Elastomers and Seal Components
o Life Cycles, Case Studies, and Documentation Practices
Industry References and Resources for Elastomers
Rotating Equipment and Non-Metallic Wear Parts
Corrosion Monitoring and Inspection Program Development for Piping Systems
o NDT Inspection and Case Studies
Asset Integrity Decision Making from an Asset Lifecycle Perspective
o Data Trending, Analysis, and Key Performance Indicators

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Individuals who are interested in gaskets and seals in plant environments and piping

Individuals who perform work related to gaskets and seals in plant environments, and piping
systems

Individuals who manage the integrity of piping systems and equipment with seals

Distributors of sealing materials, integrity workers, failure analysts, maintenance engineers

and those involved in gaskets and seals in plant environments and piping systems

PREREQUISITES
No prerequisites are required; however, some prior knowledge of materials science is advantageous.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The seminar includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and coffee/tea.
Register now by sending this form to Connie Williams at CASTI.
Email: Connie.Williams@casti.ca

Gaskets and Seals for the

Oil and Gas Industry
Dr. Gilberto Lunardi
Dupont Performance Polymers

SEMINAR LOCATION:

Kris Katryniuk and Chris Auld

IRISNDT

Alberta Innovates - Technology

Futures

Friday, March 20th, 2015

250 Karl Clark Road

Edmonton, Alberta

(Formally: Alberta Research Council)

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Gilberto Lunardi
Dupont Performance Polymers
Gilberto Lunardi is a Technical Service Consultant in the Applications Engineering group of the parts
business (Kalrez and Vespel) of DuPont. A Materials Engineer with Ph.D. in Materials Science from
the University of Florida Gainesville, he has been with the Performance Polymers Division of DuPont
since 2008. In his current position, he is responsible for applications development and technical
support to Kalrez and Vespel DuPont Customers in Chemical Processing Industries and Oil & Gas in
the Americas. Before DuPont, he held different R&D and materials development positions at Pirelli,
Braskem, Nexans and Solvay Solexis, where his work included polymer-based materials formulation,
physical and chemical characterization, process and applications development
Kris Katryniuk
IRISNDT
Mr. Kris Katryniuk is the Operations team lead for IRISNDT inspections group. Kris has over 12 years
of experience in the oil & gas sector and a mechanical trade background. He holds numerous
American Petroleum Institution and Canadian General Standards Board inspection certifications. He is
also certified by Jurisdictional Regulatory Bodies and has a Red Seal Journeyman trade certification.
He has planned, reviewed, revised, and implemented strategies for many large oil and gas providers.
Kris has a practical and forward thinking approach for above ground piping systems and pressure
equipment. His NDT, mechanical, and operational background brings a broad practical approach to all
projects that present a distinct advantage to trending and monitoring of any pressure equipment,
while considering overall effectivity, usability, and financial considerations.
Chris Auld
IRISNDT
Mr. Chris Auld is a Senior Inspector, Quality Management System Liaison, and Lead Technical Advisor
for IRISNDT inspections group. Chris has over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas sector and a
strong mathematical background. Chris has advanced technical knowledge of inspection practices,
applications, and theories for above ground piping systems and pressure equipment. Chris is a holder
of numerous American Petroleum Institution, National Board, Jurisdictional Regulatory Bodies, and
Canadian General Standards Board inspection certifications. He has planned and implemented
strategies for many large oil and gas providers. His strong technical background brings an analytical
approach to all projects that present a distinct advantage to trending and monitoring of any pressure
equipment.
Register now by sending this form to Connie Williams at CASTI.
Email: Connie.Williams@casti.ca

Gaskets and Seals for

the Oil and Gas Industry
Dr. Gilberto Lunardi
Dupont Performance Polymers

SEMINAR LOCATION:

Alberta Innovates - Technology

Futures

Kris Katryniuk and Chris Auld

IRISNDT

(Formally: Alberta Research Council)

250 Karl Clark Road

Edmonton, Alberta

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Friday, March 20 , 2015

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NOTE: GST is included in the prices above. Receipts will be issued at the event.

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IRISNDT
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