Olagoke Olabisi, Ph.D., FNSChE, FNSE, FNAEng.

Consulting in Corrosion, Materials & Chemicals
Certificate # 919
Infra-Tech Consulting
8130 Spring Bluebonnet Dr.
Sugar Land, TX 77479-7017
Phone #: +1-281-937-7739
Cell #: +1-682-252-5949
Website: http://www.infra-techconsulting.com
Infrastructure Protection: Oil & Gas Production and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

AWARDS

PUBLICATIONS

Books:

  1. Handbook of Thermoplastics, Second Edition, O. Olabisi & K. Adewale (Ed.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, U. S. A. 2016 (994 pages) ISBN: 13: 978-1-4665-7722 & 10: 1466577223
  2. Polymer-Polymer Miscibility, O. Olabis, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam 2012: ISBN: 0-12-5250501-0 (Original book: Polymer-Polymer Miscibility. Olabisi, L. M. Robeson, M. T. Shaw, Academic Press, 1979, (370 pages): ISBN # 0-12-525050-9)
  3. Handbook of Thermoplastics, O. Olabisi, (Ed.) Publisher: Marcel Dekker, New York, N.Y., Jan 1, 1997 (1053 pages): ISBN: 0-8247-9797-3, DOI: 13140/RG.2.1.2068.4881
  4. Thermoplastics Beyond the Year 2000: A Paradigm, O. Olabisi and A. G. Maadhah, (Ed.) KFUPM Press, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 1996 (170 pages): ISBN: 9960-07-064-6, DOI: 13140/2.1.2447.7120
  5. Polymer Engineering Reviews August 1982 Volume 2, Edition: J. L. White, Thomas Juska, I. R. Harrison, Olagoke Olabisi, B. A. Knutsson, T. Murayaka, (Ed.) Publisher: Elsevier Sequoia SA, 1982

Book Chapters:

  1. Olagoke Olabisi, “Polyolefins”, Chapter 1, (pp. 1-52) Handbook of Thermoplastics, Second Edition, Olagoke Olabisi & K. Adewale (Ed.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, U. S. A. 2016: DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2854.9207
  2. Olagoke Olabisi, “Conventional Polyolefins”, Chapter 1 (pp. 1-39), Handbook of Thermoplastics, O. Olabisi, (Ed.) Dekker, New York, 1997: DOI: 13140/2.1.3496.2887
  3. Olagoke Olabisi, “Stereoregular Polar Thermoplastics”, Chapter 3, (pp. 57-79) Handbook of Thermoplastics, Olagoke Olabisi, (Ed.) Dekker, New York, 1997: DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4807.0080
  4. Olagoke Olabisi, “Thermoplastics Beyond the Year 2000: A View from Polymer Science”, Chapter 2.1, (pp 29-43) Thermoplastics Beyond the Year 2000: A Paradigm, Olagoke Olabisi and A. G. Maadhah, (Ed.) KFUPM Press, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 1996: DOI: 13140/2.1.1923.4242
  5. Olagoke Olabisi, “Mechanisms of the Structural-Web Process”, in Polymer Engineering Reviews Volume 2, (pp 29-70) J. L. White, Thomas Juska, I. R. Harrison, Olagoke Olabisi, B. A. Knutsson, T. Murayaka, (Ed.) Publisher: Elsevier Sequoia SA, Jan 1, 1982
  6. Olagoke Olabisi, “Polyblends” Chapter: 18 (pp.443-478). Kirk-Othmer Encyclopaedia of Chemical Technology, Vol. 18, Edition: Third Edition, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Editors: Herman F. Mark et. al · Jan 1, 1982: DOI: 13140/2.1.2972.0007
  7. Olagoke Olabisi & A. G. Farnham, “Polymer Compatibilization: Blends of Polyarylethers with Styrenic Interpolymers”, Chapter: 29 (pp.559-585). Multiphase Polymers: Advances in Chemistry Series No. 176,574. Publisher: American Chemical Society Press, Washington, D. C. Editors: S. L. Cooper and G. M. Esters (Eds.) · Jan 1, 1979: DOI:13140/2.1.4741.4728

Journal Articles:

  1. Methodology for ranking internal corrosion-induced leakage susceptibility in oilfield pipelines, Olagoke Olabisi & Amer Jarragh, Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology: Published online: 17 Aug 2023: https://doi.org/10.1080/1478422X.2023.2244234
  2. Ranking Pipeline Leakage Susceptibility: 2. Crude Oil, Olabisi, A. Jarragh, Abeer M A J Rashed & S. Abraham, Materials Performance, Vol. 62, No. 8, (pp. 44-48) June 2023
  3. Ranking Asset Integrity of Oilfield-Water Systems in Two Production Lifecycles, Olabisi, A. Jarragh, and A. Mathew, Material Performance, Vol. 59, No. 2, (pp. 38-44) February 2020
  4. Ranking Pipeline Leakage Susceptibility, Olabisi, S. Al-Sulaiman, A. Jarragh, & S. Abraham, Materials Performance, Vol. 57, No. 6, (pp. 60-64) June 2018
  5. Ranking Asset Integrity Risk of Oilfield Water Handling Systems, Olabisi, A. R. Al-Shamari, S. Al-Sulaiman, A. Jarragh, & A. Mathew, Materials Performance, Vol. 56, No.12, (pp. 58-62) December 2017
  6. Black Powder in Export Gas Lines, O. Olabisi, S. Al-Sulaiman, A. Jarragh, Y. Khraibut, & A. Mathew, Materials Performance, Vol. 56, No. 4, (pp. 50-54) April 2017
  7. Corrosion Rate as Key Performance Indicator (KPI) in the North Slope, Olagoke Olabisi, Materials Performance, Vol. 52, No. 8, (pp. 50-54) August 2013
  8. Improvements to the External Corrosion Direct Assessment Process Part 2, David Kroon, Olagoke Olabisi, L. G. Rankin, J. T. Carroll, D. Lindemuth, and M. l. Miller, Materials Performance, Vol. 50, No. 4, (pp. 30-37) April 2011
  9. Improvements to the External Corrosion Direct Assessment Process Part 1, David Kroon, Olagoke Olabisi, L. G. Rankin, J. T. Carroll, D. Lindemuth, and M. l. Miller, Materials Performance, Vol. 50, No. 3, (pp. 30-34). March 2011
  10. Four-Point Fatigue Testing of Pressurized Composite Pipe, P. Gerrard, R. J. Scavuzzo, T. S. Srivatsan, T. S. Miner, & O. Olabisi Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Transactions of ASME, Vol 131(3), June 2009: DOI:10.1115/1.3008036
  11. Group 4 Metallocenes: Supported and Unsupported, Olagoke Olabisi, Mohammad Atiquillah, & Walter Kaminsky, Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part C Polymer Reviews, Volume 37, Issue 3, August, 1997, (Published online: (pp. 519-554). Sep 2006: https://doi.org/10.1080/15321799708018374)
  12. Reinforced thermoplastic pipe for oil and gas, Olabisi, G. M. Fallatah, A. O. Somali, & A. A. Badghaish, Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology, (pp. 20-26). September 2003
  13. SSL application in Saudi Aramco – First in the World, Olabisi, A. V. Rao, Mohammad. Al Multhem & R. E. Khoury, Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology, (pp. 57-63). September 2002
  14. Non-Metallic Piping for Onshore Crude Oil Service in Central Arabia, C. Rao, Olagoke Olabisi, & I. A. Mulhim, Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology, (pp. 66-70). July 2002
  15. Fatigue Crack Propagation in Weld Zone of CPVC Pipe Fittings at Different Temperatures, Metah, Z. A. Khan, K. Mezghani. M. Younas, & O. Olabisi, Journal of Polymer Engineering 21(3), (pp.521-542). Dec 2001: DOI:10.1515/POLYENG.2001.21.6.521
  16. Emerging Non-metallic Materials in the Exploration and Production Industry. Olagoke Olabisi, Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology, (pp. 2-10) March 2000
  17. A ‘Stick-Slip’ Problem Related to Melt Fracture in Polymer Processing Operations, Kolapo P. Adewale, Olagoke Olabisi, A. A. Oyediran, V. O. S. Olunloyo, International Polymer Processing 6(3):1176, 1991, (pp.195-198) : DOI:3139/217.910195.
  18. Structural-Web Molding, Olagoke Olabisi, Plastics Engineering- 38(10), (pp.24-28), October 1983
  19. Factors affecting metering accuracy in reaction injection moulding, Olagoke Olabisi & Y. Gau, Polymer Engineering and Science 22(3) (pp. 182-189) Feb 1982: DOI:1002/pen.760220308
  20. Interpretations of Polymer-Polymer Miscibility, Olagoke Olabisi, Journal of chemical education 58(11): (pp.944-950) · Nov 1, 1981: DOI:1021/ed058p944
  21. Survey of Miscible Polymer Systems: Part II, Olagoke Olabisi, L. M. Robeson, & M. T. Shaw, Plastics Additives and Compounding, (51-60) Mar 1, 1980
  22. Survey of Miscible Polymer Systems: Part I, Olagoke Olabisi, L. M. Robeson, & M. T. Shaw, Plastics Additives and Compounding (pp. 59-68)· Jan. 1, 1980: DOI: 1016/B978-0-12-525050-4.50009-3
  23. Volatility of Solvents from Polysulfone Melt, Olagoke Olabisi. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 22(4) :(pp.1021-1028), Apr 1, 1978: DOI:1002/app.1978.070220413
  24. A Semi-Empirical Equation of State for Polymer Melts, Olagoke Olabisi & Robert Simha. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 21(1): (pp.149 – 163): Jan 1, 1977: DOI:1002/app.1977.070210114
  25. Polymer Compatibility by Gas-Liquid Chromatography, Olagoke Olabisi. Macromolecules Vol. 8 No. 3 (pp. 316-322) May 1, 1975: DOI:1021/ma60045a014
  26. Configurational Thermodynamic Properties of Amorphous Polymers and Polymer Melts. II: Theoretical Considerations. Olagoke Olabisi & Robert Simha Macromolecules, Vol. 8, No. 2, (pp. 211-218) Mar 1, 1975: DOI:1021/ma60044a023.
  27. Pressure-Volume-Temperature Studies of Amorphous and Crystallizable Polymers. I. Experimental. Olagoke Olabisi & Robert Simha Macromolecules Vol. 8 No. 2 Mar 1, 1975: DOI:1021/ma60044a022
  28. Pressure-volume-temperature properties of amorphous polymers: empirical and theoretical predictions. Robert Simha, P. S. Wilson & Olagoke Olabisi. Colloid and Polymer Science 251(6): (pp. 402-408) Jun 1, 1973: DOI:1007/BF01498686
  29. Secondary and Primary Normal Stresses, Hole Error, and Reservoir Edge Effects in Cone-and-Plate Flow of Polymer Solutions. Olagoke Olabisi & Michael C. Williams. Transactions of the Society of Rheology, Vol 16, No. 4, (pp. 727-759) Jan 1, 1972: DOI:1122/1.549273
  30. Fugacity and Vapor Pressure of Nonpolar Liquids at Low Temperatures. K. C. Chao, R. A. Greenkorn, Olagoke Olabisi & B. H. Hensel. AIChE Journal, Vol. 17, No. 2, (pp. 353-356) Mar 1, 1971: DOI:1002/aic.690170222

Proceedings Papers:

1.     Ribosomal RNA Characterization of Bacteria: Linkage with Field Data Based on Culture Media. O. Olabisi, S. Al-Sulaiman, A. Jarragh, & Adel Al-Mutairi, Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion 2015, Dallas, Texas, Paper No. C2015-5591, Mar 18, 2015: DOI:10.13140/RG.2.1.3004.1126

2.     The Role of Bacteria Population Density in Wet and Dry Crude Asset Integrity. O. Olabisi, A. Al-Shamari, S. Al-Sulaiman, A. Jarragh, & A. Mathew, Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion 2015, Dallas, Texas, Paper No. C2015-5534 ·  Mar 18, 2015: DOI:10.13140/RG.2.1.5101.2648

3.     Identifying Key Performance Indicators in Oilfield Water Handling Systems. O. Olabisi, A. Jarragh, Y. Khraibut, & A. Mathew, Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion 2014, San Antonio, Texas, Paper No. C2014-4348   Mar 9, 2014: DOI:10.13140/2.1.1136.9926

4.     Developing a Metric for MIC in Oilfield Water Handling Systems. O. Olabisi, A. Al-Shamari, A. Al-Mithin, & A. Mathew, Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion 2013, Orlando, Florida, Paper No. C2013-00022991, Mar 17, 2013: DOI:10.13140/2.1.3234.1446

5.     Corrosion/Erosion Management Strategy in the North Slope: Use of Corrosion Rate as Key Performance Indicator (KPI). Olagoke Olabisi. Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion 2012, Salt Lake City, Utah, Paper No. C2012-0001180, Mar 14, 2012: DOI:10.13140/2.1.2185.5682

6.     PHMSA-Sponsored Research: Improvements to ECDA Process: Severity Ranking. J. Carroll, D. H. Kroon, D. Lindemuth, M. L. Miller, O. Olabisi, & L. G. Rankin, Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion2010: San Antonio · Mar 14, 2010

7.     PHMSA-Sponsored Research: Improvements to ECDA Process: Potential Measurement. V, J. Carroll, D. H. Kroon, O. Olabisi, L. G. Rankin, Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion2010: San Antonio, Mar 14, 2010: DOI:10.13140/2.1.1661.2803

8.     PHMSA-Sponsored Research: Improvements to ECDA Process: Cased Pipe ECDA Methodology: L. G. Rankin. V, J. Carroll, D. H. Kroon, & O. Olabisi, Proceedings of NACE International Conference, Corrosion2010: San Antonio, Mar 14, 2010: DOI:10.13140/2.1.2840.9284

9.     PHMSA-Sponsored Research: Improvements to ECDA Process. D. H. Kroon & O. Olabisi Proceedings of the 8th International Pipeline Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Volume: IPC2010-31181, Sep 1, 2010: DOI:10.13140/2.1.4282.7202

10.  An Understanding of Bending and Pressure Fatigue of Composite Pipes D. P. Gerrard, T. S. Srivatsan, R. J. Scavuzzo, M. T. Miner & O. Olabisi, Proceedings of, ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Division Conference, July , 2007: DOI:10.1115/PVP2007-26824

11.  Fracture Analysis of Crack Growth in CPVC Pipefittings at Different Temperatures, K. Mezghani, N. Metah, Z. A. Khan, M. O. Budair, M. Younas, & O. Olabisi, Proceedings of the Conference: Polymer Processing Society, Guimaroes, Portugal, 2001

12.  Developments in Polymer Blends and related Technologies: Prospects for Applications in the ESCWA Region, Conference: UNDP Expert-Group Meeting on Techno-Economic Aspects of the Commercial Applications of New Materials in the ESCWA Region, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates, October 1995

13.  Utilizing Non-Metallic Minerals in the Downstream Petrochemical Industry in Nigeria, Olagoke Olabisi, Proceedings of the International Conference on North-South Relationships, Development Policies, and the Role of International Organizations, Pavis, Italy ·Mar 1, 1990

14.  A Mixed Integer Model of the Development of Petrochemical Industry for Nigeria, Olagoke Olabisi & O. M. Akinlade. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, November 1989

15.  The Role and Importance of Research and Development on the Local Plastics, Rubber and Coatings Industries, Olagoke Olabisi, Proceedings of the First Anniversary and Technical Seminar on Raw Materials for The Domestic/Industrial Plastics, Rubber and Coatings, Volume:1, (pp. 11-34). Lagos, Nigeria, 10 February 1989

16.  Rural technology industries, Olagoke Olabisi, Proceedings of the Three-Day Seminar on Integrated Rural Development in Lagos State, Volume:1, Chapter VII, (pp. 89-96) Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria May 6-8, 1987

17.  The Structural Web Process: Concepts and Mechanisms, Olagoke Olabisi. Proceedings of the: National Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers. November Nov 18-20: 1979 (pp. 266-269): DOI:10.13140/2.1.4217.1840

18.  Interpretations of Polymer-Polymer Phase Behaviour, L. P. McMaster & Olagoke Olabisi. Proceedings of the American Chemical Society, (pp. 322-327) · Jan 1, 1975

Conference/Workshop Presentations:

1.     Asset Integrity Risk Ranking of Oilfield Water Handling Systems, Olagoke Olabisi, A. Al-Shamari, A. W. Al-Mithin, & A. Mathew First Corrosion Workshop, Kuwait · Apr 1, 2013: DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12361.39524

2.     Bacteria Population Density is a Key Performance Indicator for Oilfield Water Handling Systems. Olagoke Olabisi, A. Al-Shamari, S. Al-Sulaiman, & A. Mathew, Second Corrosion Workshop, Kuwait, · Nov 1, 2013: DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.34171.77600

3.     Ranking the Leakage Risk of Un-serviceable Online Corrosion Monitoring Locations, Olagoke Olabisi, Fourth Corrosion Workshop, Kuwait, Nov 1,2007: (DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.19072.28160

4.     Non-Metallic Composite Repairs for Metallic Piping, Olagoke Olabisi, 10th Middle East Corrosion Conference, Bahrain, March 2004

5.     Polymeric Anodes for Pipeline Rehabilitation, Metallic Piping, B. Q. Pham, Olagoke Olabisi, S. A. Al-Zubai, J. K. Boah, A. L. Lewis, A. H. Rasheed, A. A. Jabran, 9th Middle East Corrosion Conference, Bahrain, February 2001: DOI:10.13140/RG.2.1.1525.8727

6.     Application of Emerging Non-Metallic Materials in the Petroleum Industry, Olagoke Olabisi, 8th Middle East Corrosion Conference, Bahrain, May 1998

7.     Melt Fracture in Polymer Processing, Olagoke Olabisi, A. A. Oyediran, Kolapo P. Adewale, International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, October 1992

8.     Blending Technology in the Plastics Industry, Olagoke Olabisi, Workshop on Processing and Stabilization of Plastics at the Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, October 24-25, 1989

 

PATENTS

Patents:

 

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:

Materials selection:

Assist with vendor selection in:
Metallic Materials

Non-Metallic Materials
1) Thermoplastics Materials
2) Composite Materials
3) Elastomeric Materials

Internal corrosion:

Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC)
Chemical treatments

Corrosion & scale inhibitors
Vapor phase/Volatile corrosion inhibitors
Biocides

Corrosion monitoring:
Risk assessment

Root cause and failure analyses (RCFA)
Pipeline corrosion integrity management
Risk assessment

Corrosion science:
Accelerated corrosion mechanisms
Emerging corrosion technologies
Corrosion training

Ranking pipeline leakage susceptibility

Black powder in gas pipelines

CERTIFIED

2015: National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE): Certified Corrosion Specialist

2009: National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE): Certified Chemical Treatment Specialist.

 

CONSULTING CORROSION, MATERIALS, & CHEMICAL ENGINEER:

Dr. Olabisi is a NACE Certified Chemical Treatment Specialist and a NACE Certified Corrosion Specialist. He is experienced in: Materials selection; Internal corrosion; Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC); Corrosion monitoring; Root cause and failure analyses (RCFA); Ranking pipeline leakage susceptibility; Black Powder in Export Gas Lines; Pipeline corrosion integrity management; Risk assessment; Corrosion inhibitors; Vapor phase/volatile corrosion inhibitors; Treatment chemicals; Biocides; Corrosion science; Accelerated corrosion mechanisms; Emerging corrosion technologies; and Corrosion training. He is also experienced in designing, implementing and managing internal corrosion control systems for new projects and modifications to existing corrosion control systems. He was the Lead Developer, NACE Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) Course and he is an approved NACE Instructor.

He was the Director, Internal Corrosion Engineering, Corrpro Companies, Inc. (an Aegion Company); Consulting Engineering Specialist, Consulting Services Department, Saudi Aramco; Senior Engineer, Internal Corrosion Monitoring Services, Kuwait Oil Company; Senior Engineer & Group Leader, R&D Department, Union Carbide Corporation, Bound Brook, NJ; and Visiting Consultant, Metals & Ceramics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville, TN.

He was a Visiting Professor, Polymer Engineering, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio; Visiting Professor, Polytechnic Institute of New York, Brooklyn, NY (Now Polytechnic University of New York); Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos; Managing Director, University of Lagos Consultancy Services (UNILAG Consult); and Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Lagos State University.

He is now the Chief Consultant, Infra-Tech Consulting, Sugar Land, Texas.

Education:

Engineering:

1973: Ph.D., Macromolecular Science and Engineering  – Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

1971: M.S., Chemical Engineering – University of California (Berkeley) , California

1969: B.S., Chemical Engineering – Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Management:

1980: M.S., Management Engineering – New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey

1969: B.S., Industrial Management – Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana