Join industry professionals for the 38th Annual Corrosion Control Seminar, a trusted forum for learning, networking, and sharing best practices in corrosion prevention and control. This three-day event offers expert-led sessions focused on current challenges, emerging technologies, and proven solutions.
38th Annual Wheat State Corrosion Conference
Tuesday, March 10 - Thursday, March 12
Participant Registration
Vendor Registration
Our exhibit area is designed for all companies and/or individuals interested in displaying new materials, equipment, techniques, and services in the field of cathodic protection. The deadline for reserving exhibitor space is Monday, March 2.
- Excellent exhibit location
- Participant lunches held in the exhibit hall
- Staggered participant breaks scheduled for optimum exhibitor time
Set Up Times
Tuesday, March 10 – 4-6 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, March 11 – beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Exhibit area will open at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.
Fees
- $225 per space with 6-foot table
- $100 per each additional 6-foot table
- $75 per additional exhibitor attending
Payment taken upon arrival via credit card or check. Please make checks out to: Wheat State Corrosion. (Please do not mail checks!)
Tear Down
Exhibitors may tear down Thursday, March 12 after the conference. Exhibitors do not pay additional registration or conference fees. Exhibitor fees include exhibit area, refreshments, lunches, and funding of the Exhibitor Social.
Prize Giveaway
We invite you to donate an item to be given away in the prize drawing at the Exhibitor Social on Wednesday, March 11.
Schedule of Events
See daily schedules below for class times and locations.
Tuesday, March 10 - Field Applied Coatings Track
Tuesday, March 10 - Field Applied Coatings Track
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. - Ag & Industry Education Foyer
Techniques for Field Applied Coatings
Location: CNH Building
Instructors: Coatings Vendors - Jacob Anderson, R.J. Labrador, Tim Monkres, John Glass, Heidi Brooks
Morning Session
8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Types of Coatings
- Correct Selection and Uses
- Techniques of Application
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
1-4 p.m.
- Hands-on Participant Applications
- Coating Discussions
*Students are encouraged to dress accordingly.
Tuesday, March 10 - Basic Cathodic Track
Tuesday, March 10 - Basic Cathodic Track
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. - Ag & Industry Education Foyer
Basic Cathodic Protection Rectifier Training
Location: MUPTC Building Classroom
Instructors: Don Olson
Morning Session
8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Rectifiers and Their Applications
- Basic Rectifier Theory
- Installation and Routine Maintenance
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
1-4 p.m.
- Troubleshooting Standard Units
- Hands-on Troubleshoot Standard Units
- General Discussion and Review QA Session
*Students are encouraged to bring and use their own multimeters for the hands-on troubleshooting portion of the class.
Tuesday, March 10 - Internal Corrosion Control Track
Tuesday, March 10 - Internal Corrosion Control Track
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. - Ag & Industry Education Foyer
Internal Corrosion Control
Location: Science and Math Building, S-118
Instructors: Tom Pickthal
Morning Session
8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Basics of Internal Corrosion
- Monitoring Equipment
- What Tests Should I Be Doing
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
12:45-3:30 p.m.
- Tanks and Vessels
- The Chemical Dilemma: to Treat or Not to Treat
Question and Answer
Wednesday, March 11 - Track I Agenda
Wednesday, March 11 - Track I Agenda
Opening Session - All Levels
Location: CNH Building
7:30-8 a.m. - Registration
8-8:30 a.m. - Welcome Message
8:30 a.m. - Adjourn to Meeting Room Assignments
Basic Cathodic Protection Instruction and Testing
Location: Fine Arts Seminar Room, F-30
Morning Session
- 9-10:15 a.m. - Fundamentals of Cathodic Protection - Dale Hayes, Hayes Management
- 10:15-10:45 a.m. - Break/Vendor Exhibits
- 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. - IR Drop and Cathodic Protection Criteria - Dale Hayes, Hayes Management
- 12-1 p.m. - Lunch, Union Cafeteria
Afternoon Session
- 1-2:15 p.m. - Line Locator Theory and Principles - Jeff, Subsurface Solutions
- 2:15-2:45 p.m. - Break / Vendor Exhibits
- 2:45-4 p.m. - Basic Electricity-Day 1 Review and Test Preparation - Darren Hayse, Hayse Management
Special Session
- 6-9 p.m. - Vendor Social - Courtyard, Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th, Great Bend
Wednesday, March 11 - Track II Agenda
Wednesday, March 11 - Track II Agenda
Opening Session - All Levels
Location: CNH Building
7:30-8 a.m. - Registration
8-8:30 a.m. - Welcome Message
8:30 a.m. - Adjourn to Meeting Room Assignments
Location: Fine Arts Auditorium
Morning Session Topics and Presenters
- 8:30-9:15 a.m. - Electrical Safety and Facility Integrity: Evaluation of AC Power and Grounding System Issues - Cal Chapman, Chapman Engineering
- 9:15-10 a.m. - Linear Cathodic Protection: What, Why, & How? - Wesley Avey, Bass Engineering
- 10-10:30 a.m. - Break/Vendor Exhibits
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. - A Tale of Two Metals - Cal Chapman, Chapman Engineering
- 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. - Corrosion Coupons: A One Year Case Study - Jon Michael Brand, Brand Corrosion Services
- 12-1:15 p.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
- 1:15-2 p.m. - How to Prepare for an AC Mitigation Installation Project - Josh Johnston, THE HR GROUP
- 2-2:45 p.m. - How NOT to Do Close Interval Survey - Cal Chapman, Chapman Engineering
- 2:42-3:15 p.m. - Break / Vendor Exhibits
- 3:15-4 p.m. - Decoupling Cathodically-Protected Stations From Power Utility Grounding - Kyle Myers, Dairyland
Special Session
- 6-9 p.m. - Vendor Social - Courtyard, Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th, Great Bend
Thursday, March 12 - Track I Agenda
Thursday, March 12 - Track I Agenda
Location: Sessions located in the MUPTC Building (Located by Cougar Fields)
Morning Session
- 8:45-11:45 a.m. - Cathodic Protection Instruments and Operating Demonstrations - Panel of Field Instructors
- 12-1 p.m. - Lunch, CNH Lab
Afternoon Session
- 1-4:30 p.m. - Hands-on Instrument Testing and Written CP Exam - Students and Field Instructors
This will end the seminar for the Track I participants.
Thursday, March 12 - Track II Agenda
Thursday, March 12 - Track II Agenda
Location: Fine Arts Auditorium
Morning Session Topics and Presenters
- 8:30-9:15 a.m. - Well Casing Cathodic Protection Evaluation - Wesley Avey, Bass Engineering
- 9:15-10 a.m. - NDE Method Selection: Theory, Practice, and Field Considerations - Grant Helber, Lake Superior Consulting
- 10-10:30 a.m. - Break/Vendor Exhibits
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Above Ground Storage Tank CP Solutions - Wesley Avey, Bass Engineering
- 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. - CIS Analysis - Matt Archer, THE HR GROUP
- 12-1:15 p.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
- 1:15-2 p.m. - AC Mitigation: How to Maximize Your Potential - Ben Jacobs, Dairyland
- 2-2:45 p.m. - CP System Design: Fundamentals, Tools and Best Practices - Austin Tesser, Lake Superior Consulting
- 3-3:15 p.m. - Certificate Distribution
This will end the seminar for the Track II participants.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
All course schedules and registration fees are subject to change.
Cancellations and Refunds
- A full refund will be made if Agriculture & Industry Education exercises its right to cancel a course or if the enrollment limits is met at the time your registration is received
- A full refund will be made if your cancellation is received by Friday, March 6 via phone. Refunds will not be extended to customers who do not call and cancel.
- Exceptions to these guidelines may be authorized by Agriculture & Industry Education.
- Cancellations due to bad weather will be announced on KVGB-AM radio 1590, KVGB-FM radio 104.3, KZRS-FM radio 107.9, Eagle radio 100.7 or KSNC-TV.
Session Accommodations
Barton Community College will try to accommodate individuals with a disability and provide access to College sponsored programs and services. If you need special accommodations to attend a seminar or workshop, contact us two weeks in advance at:
Barton Community College
245 NE 30RD
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
(620) 792-9255 or (800) 813-2462
Hotel Accommodations
Best Western Angus Inn
2920 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-3541
When making a reservation, be sure to ask for the blook of rooms for “Wheat State Corrosion Seminar." This is also where the Exhibitor Social will be held the evening of Wednesday, March 11th
Baltzell Motel
705 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-4395
Days Inn by Wyndham
4701 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-8235
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3821 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 603-6565
Quality Inn
3500 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-8486
Super 8 by Wyndham
911 Grant Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-9000
Travelers Budget Inn
4200 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-5448
Travelodge
3200 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-7219
Park View Inn & Suites
57 West Highway 4
Hoisington, Kan.
(620) 292-6022
Questions?
Contact Sondra Robinson at (620) 792-9255 or robinsons@bartonccc.edu with any additional questions.