Materials Science Training | Swagelok Malaysia

Build Confidence in Material Selection for Critical Fluid Systems

Material selection plays a critical role in fluid system safety, reliability, and service life. This Swagelok® Materials Science Training Course equips engineers and technicians with practical knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, alloy properties, and material selection principles for demanding industrial environments.

The course combines fundamental materials science concepts with real-world applications to help you make informed engineering decisions.

Taught by Swagelok-certified trainers at locations and times convenient to you, these courses provide the foundational knowledge and techniques needed to build and operate high-performing fluid systems.

Topics Covered

Materials Science Fundamentals: Understand the principles of materials science, corrosion, and other factors that affect material properties.
Corrosion Mechanisms and Resistant Alloys: Learn about different types of corrosion and how specific alloys resist corrosion.
Material Selection for Demanding Applications: Learn how to select optimal materials of construction based on pressure and temperature ratings, corrosive threats, and compliance requirements.
Sour Gas Corrosion and NACE Standards: Understand how to select appropriate components for sour gas applications and meet NACE standards.
Material Structure and Behavior: Explore the nature and behavior of materials, including an atom-level view of metals, as well as their microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties.

Target Audience

Engineers, managers, supervisors, buyers or purchasing agents, technical associates, and anyone involved in the material selection process
Newer team members seeking basic training or experienced professionals who want a refresher

Course Length

Available as a full-day course or in two-hour sessions spread across multiple days. Attendees can also choose to attend two-hour sessions on an à la carte basis to learn about specific topics of interest, such as alloys/corrosion/material selection, NACE, working with hydrogen, elastomer seals, and additive manufacturing.

Your Instructors

Dr. Gerhard Schiroky, Principal Scientist

Gerhard joined Swagelok in 2000 and has been helping customers find solutions to meet their materials requirements ever since. Gerhard has an in-depth knowledge of materials-related industry standards and standard specifications, and he has authored a variety of technical publications on topics such as 316L stainless steel corrosion, the effects of alloy composition, fluid dynamics, and materials science.

He routinely provides customers with a better understanding of the NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 international standard for the selection of materials for sour gas applications, and he has developed roadmaps for improved and new alloys from which future fluid system components have been constructed.

Gerhard received his doctorate in materials science and engineering from the University of Utah and he has been named on over 20 patents.

Dr. Robert Bianco, Senior Materials Scientist

Bob joined Swagelok in 2017 as a materials expert and technical lead for Swagelok’s additive manufacturing program. Having worked for nearly 30 years in applied R&D organizations, Bob helps customers develop materials for unique applications and protect materials from degradation in their environments.

Prior to joining Swagelok, Bob helped develop protective coatings for the prevention of oxidation and material systems for advanced energy conservation applications. He also taught courses on materials science, additive manufacturing, high-temperature oxidation prevention, and stainless steels.

Bob received his doctorate in metallurgical engineering from The Ohio State University and he has authored or coauthored 12 patents, more than 50 technical articles, and two book chapters on novel materials or coatings compositions and related performance test results.