User:GRALISTAIR

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Introduction

My first two names are Graham Alistair and my user name is a contraction of those names. I was born in Chester UK and lived in Preston Lancashire UK for 37 years. I have lived in the USA since January 2001. My son-in-law is from Scotland so my 3 grand children are half Scottish and half English though they were all born in Ireland.

Qualifications

I went to Kirkham Grammar School in the years 1968-1975 and then my first degree is in Chemistry from the University of Central Lancashire and I gained my Master of Science in The Corrosion of Engineering Materials from Imperial College London. I also hold the Diploma of Imperial College qualification. The main study textbook was Corrosion Engineering by Mars G Fontana. I have written a Wikipedia article about him. I also did multiple courses in Materials Science, mathematics, technology and engineering at The Open University. I have written papers that have been presented at conferences all over the world and that have been published including a chapter in a book published by The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Professional life

I have spoken at conferences all over the world and been published.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

I peer review other people's papers.^[10]

Userboxes

This user is a scientist.

This user attends or attended
Imperial College London

This user is a Chemist.

This user is an engineer.

This user has published peer-reviewed articles in academic journals.

This user is a member of WikiProject UK Railways.

This user is a railfan.

This user drinks alcohol.

This user has been on Wikipedia for 12 years, 10 months and 6 days.

This user does not smoke.

DL	This user's favorite airline is Delta Air Lines.

This user has been hot air ballooning.

This user is addicted to travel.

This user is a Boeing 747 fan.

This user lives in the U.S. State of Georgia.

UK

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US

This user uses American English.

This user has been on Wikipedia for 12 years, 10 months and 6 days.

This user is a citizen of the United Kingdom.

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Publication references

Masters ^[11]
PU Past Present and future^[12]
Waterborne PUDS Functional coatings ^[13]
Pigment and Resin WBE Epoxy anticorrosion primers ^[14]
WB Resins monograph ^[15]
RSC WB Maintenace systems ^[16]
WB Epoxy AC primers ^[17]

^[18]

Hobbies

My main hobby has always been travel. These days it is mainly planes - 2 million miles flown (and well over 1 million miles on Delta Air Lines alone!)^[19] but I have had a lifelong interest in railways. As I work in the construction industry and have studied engineering, my main love of railways these days is in electrification and construction related matters although I did clear my locomotives 3 times when I was a spotter in my youth. My last locomotive for my first time round was 08663^[20]^[21] spotted on number 1 target point Swansea east dock on July 25th 1976. I lived right by the West Coast Main Line north of Preston, Lancashire from 1965-1975 and so saw the end of steam, the introduction of diesels and the line's electrification. I still own a house that backs on to the WCML north of Preston. More recently, I took a photographic record with a friend of the North West England electrification schemes. Needless to say I am a member of a number of Railway enthusiasts societies in the United Kingdom. There are even pictures of my younger self on trainspotting trips on some of the website pages.^[22]^[23] I have well over 20000 photographs, color slides etc on the subjects.

Wikipedia

I do Wikipedia edits and was a supervisor on Answers.com. I love free knowledge and if history has taught us anything it is that knowledge does not like being caged up but wants to be set free. I try to never dispute with another editor and definitely not a reviewer but I do understand why people get upset sometimes. In the wiki article Corrosion Engineering one reviewer put "Needs attention from an expert'. I know the person who started the article and he has a Master of Science in Corrosion of Engineering Materials from Imperial College London - he is an expert! He was not a wiki expert and did not format or reference well. But if it had been me, I might have been upset and hurt. However, I try not to get upset but don't always succeed. In February 2021 I got really pissed off but hey ho life is too short. Recently got declined as an AfC reviewer too.

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Gallery

Arnside Viaduct -tide out
Arnside Viaduct -approaches with signal
Arnside Viaduct -from station platform with signal and signal box
Arnside Viaduct - memorial plaque to the project with construction dates
Arnside Viaduct -tide out
Arnside Viaduct -tide in
Asheville airport construction of new airport terminal and expansion
Asheville airport construction of new airport terminal and expansion
Asheville airport construction of new airport terminal and expansion
Asheville airport construction of new airport terminal and expansion
WYS airport
WYS airport 1
Box Spinning at Red Scar Works in its heyday
Coning machine at Red Scar Works coning bright rayon fibre onto a cone
CSPT machine at Red Scar Works
PET partially granulated and still in fiber form
Densified PET granules
Start of dormer conversion. Tiles and felt stripped off
Tiles, felt and wood battens stripped off from inside
Wood structure progress from inside
Dormer extension with tiles and felt stripped off and wood battens removed
Window frame structure complete
Dormer extension almost complete from outside
Dormer extension plastered from inside
Last Steam commemoration Preston station
Salwick Station rebuild for electrification
Salwick Station rebuild for electrification
Salwick Station rebuild for electrification
Salwick Station rebuild for electrification
Salwick Station rebuild for electrification
Salwick Station rebuild for electrification
Salwick Station rebuild for electrification
King Air E90 at VUJ
CHA airport
Up in the air
OTZ
CHA airport terminal expansion in progress
Chattanooga airport new terminal being built December 23rd 2022
Cleveland Burke Waterfront Airport from the cockpit of a Kingair E90
CRG Jacksonville FL Executive airport hangar
Jacksonville executive airport lobby area
Jacksonville Executive airport lounge from tarmac
Sandygate Lane AT ready
Ruby Falls
Entrance to Ruby Falls
2K Polyurethane paint progressively chalking
Hindley station with walls propped up
Hindley station pre electrification
Hindley station view of pipe and road overbridge from station footbridge
Hindley station view of two bridges and pipe from platform
Hindley station compound area
Hindley Railway station -class 769 pre electrification
Hindley station view of two bridges and pipe from platform at distance for perspective
Railway bridge over railway line by Westhoughton Golf Club 1
Railway bridge over railway line by Westhoughton Golf Club 2
Railway bridge over railway line by Westhoughton Golf Club 3
Railway bridge over railway line by Westhoughton Golf Club 4
Railway bridge over railway line by Westhoughton Golf Club 5
Railway bridge over railway line by Westhoughton Golf Club 6
Crow Nest Junction looking East taken from bridge
Crow Nest Junction bridge prior to rebuilding for electrification
Crow Nest Junction bridge view looking south
Crow Nest Junction line split view
Hand written bridge 18 post !
Lostock Junction to Wigan electrification scheme pre -wiring-railway lines
Lostock Junction to Wigan electrification scheme pre -wiring. Map and notice work taking place
Lostock Junction to Wigan electrification scheme pre -wiring. Bridge near M61 motorway worksite distance view
Lostock - Wigan bridges worksite
Lostock Junction to Wigan electrification scheme pre -wiring-railway lines
Route for Felixstowe to Nuneaton freight capacity scheme.
Calder Valley line
Birmingham–Peterborough line
Map of the Trans-Pennine Routes. The TRU relates to the northern line in blue via Huddersfield.
Woodhead
UK rail electrification by 2019
Midland Main Line Map original
West Coast Main Line Map
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Notice quite a few photographs from Salwick railway station

User:GRALISTAIR/sandbox/railways - Wikipedia

Chemistry

${\ce {6CO2 + 6H2O + UV radiation -> C6H12O6 (glucose) + O2}}$

This user is a book collector.

This user is interested in maps.

References

^ Howarth, Graham (1995-01-01). "The use of water‐based epoxies for anti‐corrosive primers". Pigment & Resin Technology. 24 (6): 3–6. doi:10.1108/eb043156. ISSN 0369-9420.
^ Howarth G.A "Synthesis of a legislation compliant corrosion protection coating system based on urethane, oxazolidine and waterborne epoxy technology" Master of Science Thesis April 1997 Imperial College London
^ Howarth, G A; Manock, H L (July 1997). "Water-borne polyurethane dispersions and their use in functional coatings". Surface Coatings International. 80 (7): 324–328. doi:10.1007/bf02692680. ISSN 1356-0751.
^ Howarth, GA (2003). "Polyurethanes, polyurethane dispersions and polyureas: Past, present and future". Surface Coatings International Part B: Coatings Transactions. 86 (2): 111–118. doi:10.1007/BF02699621.
^ Howarth G.A. “Waterborne epoxy resin systems for use in anti-corrosive primers” Pigment and Resin Technology Vol. 24 No 6 Nov./Dec. 1995 pp 3-6
^ Howarth, G.A. and Hayward, G.R., “Waterborne Resins,” OCCA Student Monograph No. 3, Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association, UK, 1996.
^ Howarth, G.A (1995). "5". In Karsa, D.R; Davies, W.D (eds.). Waterborne Maintenance Systems for Concrete and Metal Structures. Vol. 165. Cambridge, U.K: The Royal Society of Chemistry. ISBN 0-85404-740-9.
^ Howarth, Graham (1995-01-01). "The use of water‐based epoxies for anti‐corrosive primers". Pigment & Resin Technology. 24 (6): 3–6. doi:10.1108/eb043156. ISSN 0369-9420.
^ Polyurethanes: 6 hour seminar; Bogota Colombia, 12 March 2008 presented by Howarth, G.A.
^ "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
^ Howarth G.A "Synthesis of a legislation compliant corrosion protection coating system based on urethane, oxazolidine and waterborne epoxy technology" Master of Science Thesis April 1997 Imperial College London
^ Howarth, GA (2003). "Polyurethanes, polyurethane dispersions and polyureas: Past, present and future". Surface Coatings International Part B: Coatings Transactions. 86 (2): 111–118. doi:10.1007/BF02699621.
^ Howarth, G A; Manock, H L (July 1997). "Water-borne polyurethane dispersions and their use in functional coatings". Surface Coatings International. 80 (7): 324–328. doi:10.1007/bf02692680. ISSN 1356-0751.
^ Howarth G.A. “Waterborne epoxy resin systems for use in anti-corrosive primers” Pigment and Resin Technology Vol. 24 No 6 Nov./Dec. 1995 pp 3-6
^ Howarth, G.A. and Hayward, G.R., “Waterborne Resins,” OCCA Student Monograph No. 3, Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association, UK, 1996.
^ Howarth, G.A (1995). "5". In Karsa, D.R; Davies, W.D (eds.). Waterborne Maintenance Systems for Concrete and Metal Structures. Vol. 165. Cambridge, U.K: The Royal Society of Chemistry. ISBN 0-85404-740-9.
^ Howarth, Graham (1995-01-01). "The use of water‐based epoxies for anti‐corrosive primers". Pigment & Resin Technology. 24 (6): 3–6. doi:10.1108/eb043156. ISSN 0369-9420.
^ Polyurethanes: 6 hour seminar; Bogota Colombia, 12 March 2008 presented by Howarth, G.A.
^ "Youtube video of Graham Howarth interviewed about flying".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Rail UK Diesel/Electric Locomotive Information". railuk.info. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
^ "Avon Valley Railway buys locomotive for just £1!". RailAdvent. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
^ "Members Gallery". Northern Counties Tr. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
^ "Home | Northern Counties Transport Society". Northern Counties Tr. Retrieved 2021-02-18.

[1] Howarth, Graham (1995-01-01). "The use of water‐based epoxies for anti‐corrosive primers". Pigment & Resin Technology. 24 (6): 3–6. doi:10.1108/eb043156. ISSN 0369-9420.

[2] Howarth G.A "Synthesis of a legislation compliant corrosion protection coating system based on urethane, oxazolidine and waterborne epoxy technology" Master of Science Thesis April 1997 Imperial College London

[3] Howarth, G A; Manock, H L (July 1997). "Water-borne polyurethane dispersions and their use in functional coatings". Surface Coatings International. 80 (7): 324–328. doi:10.1007/bf02692680. ISSN 1356-0751.

[4] Howarth, GA (2003). "Polyurethanes, polyurethane dispersions and polyureas: Past, present and future". Surface Coatings International Part B: Coatings Transactions. 86 (2): 111–118. doi:10.1007/BF02699621.

[5] Howarth G.A. “Waterborne epoxy resin systems for use in anti-corrosive primers” Pigment and Resin Technology Vol. 24 No 6 Nov./Dec. 1995 pp 3-6

[6] Howarth, G.A. and Hayward, G.R., “Waterborne Resins,” OCCA Student Monograph No. 3, Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association, UK, 1996.

[7] Howarth, G.A (1995). "5". In Karsa, D.R; Davies, W.D (eds.). Waterborne Maintenance Systems for Concrete and Metal Structures. Vol. 165. Cambridge, U.K: The Royal Society of Chemistry. ISBN 0-85404-740-9.

[8] Howarth, Graham (1995-01-01). "The use of water‐based epoxies for anti‐corrosive primers". Pigment & Resin Technology. 24 (6): 3–6. doi:10.1108/eb043156. ISSN 0369-9420.

[9] Polyurethanes: 6 hour seminar; Bogota Colombia, 12 March 2008 presented by Howarth, G.A.

[10] "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2023-01-31.

[11] Howarth G.A "Synthesis of a legislation compliant corrosion protection coating system based on urethane, oxazolidine and waterborne epoxy technology" Master of Science Thesis April 1997 Imperial College London

[12] Howarth, GA (2003). "Polyurethanes, polyurethane dispersions and polyureas: Past, present and future". Surface Coatings International Part B: Coatings Transactions. 86 (2): 111–118. doi:10.1007/BF02699621.

[13] Howarth, G A; Manock, H L (July 1997). "Water-borne polyurethane dispersions and their use in functional coatings". Surface Coatings International. 80 (7): 324–328. doi:10.1007/bf02692680. ISSN 1356-0751.

[14] Howarth G.A. “Waterborne epoxy resin systems for use in anti-corrosive primers” Pigment and Resin Technology Vol. 24 No 6 Nov./Dec. 1995 pp 3-6

[15] Howarth, G.A. and Hayward, G.R., “Waterborne Resins,” OCCA Student Monograph No. 3, Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association, UK, 1996.

[16] Howarth, G.A (1995). "5". In Karsa, D.R; Davies, W.D (eds.). Waterborne Maintenance Systems for Concrete and Metal Structures. Vol. 165. Cambridge, U.K: The Royal Society of Chemistry. ISBN 0-85404-740-9.

[17] Howarth, Graham (1995-01-01). "The use of water‐based epoxies for anti‐corrosive primers". Pigment & Resin Technology. 24 (6): 3–6. doi:10.1108/eb043156. ISSN 0369-9420.

[18] Polyurethanes: 6 hour seminar; Bogota Colombia, 12 March 2008 presented by Howarth, G.A.

[19] "Youtube video of Graham Howarth interviewed about flying".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[20] "Rail UK Diesel/Electric Locomotive Information". railuk.info. Retrieved 2020-12-01.

[21] "Avon Valley Railway buys locomotive for just £1!". RailAdvent. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2020-12-01.

[22] "Members Gallery". Northern Counties Tr. Retrieved 2021-05-11.

[23] "Home | Northern Counties Transport Society". Northern Counties Tr. Retrieved 2021-02-18.

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