“Those
dreams that on the silent night intrude, and with false flitting
shapes our minds delude ... are mere productions of the
brain. And fools consult
interpreters in vain.” Jonathan Swift
J.Edward Cantwell
Current Position
- Materials/Corrosion Consultant
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-1959
Professional Achievements
- Registered Professional Engineer, Texas #27291 since 1968
- Registered Corrosion Specialist, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE
International), member since 1960
- American Society for Metals, member since 1960
- Company Representative for American Petroleum Institute, refining division,
subcommittees: corrosion - materials and inspection since 1968, chairman
of Hydrogen Attack Task Group. Currently member of designers, contractors
group.
- Author of several published papers on refinery
- petrochemical industry material problems
Patents
- Active in the Materials Properties Council
- Awarded Resolution of Appreciation and Technical Achievement by both the American Petroleum Institute and National
Association of Corrosion Engineers for service to the petroleum industry
Experience
- 34 years with Texaco and Caltex, retired 8 years, consulting part time; providing expertise
in materials selection, metallurgy, fabrication,
corrosion control, inspection, and failure analysis
to worldwide refining - petrochemical systems.
Conducted inspection reviews including in-depth materials
evaluation of equipment with the focus on overall plant safety and reliability.
Conducted detailed inspection - materials training
courses for multinational inspection engineers. Extensive experience with materials
selection on grassroots and plant expansion projects
working with contractors, fabricators, and client organizations.