The 71st annual Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course will take place May 12-14, 2026. The three-day Short Course provides high-quality presentations on the practical and theoretical aspects of the causes and prevention of corrosion on underground structures. Specific topics include instrumentation, corrosion surveys, cathodic protection, pipe coatings and various methods of corrosion control. The course is designed for personnel whose work requires a practical knowledge of underground metallic corrosion and covers both fundamental and advanced treatment of corrosion control subjects.

Topic: Locating and ACVG Demonstration - Jim Flint of Eastcom Time: Doors Open at 9 AM for Coffee and Donuts 10:00 AM AMPP Meeting 10:45 AM EPCC Meeting 11:00 AM Topic Discussion and Hands on Learning 12:00 PM Lunch The Philadelphia AMPP Chapter will sponsor refreshments and lunch.

The Liberty Bell Corrosion Course provides classes developing corrosion technology as well as "state-of-the-art" expertise. Classes are presented by recognized specialists from industry, government, and academia.Advanced Course students who complete the entire course will receive a certificateindicating they are a Qualified Isolation Flange Installer. Courses Include:• Basic Corrosion Control• Underground Corrosion Control• Advanced Corrosion Control• Corrosion Control with Protective Coatings• Rectifier Troubleshooting and Repair