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Materials Technology Institute (MTI)
The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) and its member companies around the world provide global leadership in materials technology research and solutions. MTI has compiled over four decades of not-for-profit research, resources and collaborative efforts, and continues to foster lasting partnerships with its member companies. This article explains the history, mission and board of directors of the organization along with highlighting the completed projects, engineering knowledge, training, resources and meetings the organization develops and supports.

 History 

In 1977, The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) was founded to provide like-minded Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) engineers with crucial research and resources, collaborative opportunities and trusted answers to industry challenges.

The founding engineers met at the 1976 NACE Conference in Toronto, Ontario and realized that if they pooled their collected resources and brainpower, they could significantly increase their abilities to leverage funding for research. Founders Bob Puyear and Bert Krisher of Monsanto, Paul Dillon and George Elder of Union Carbide and Warren Pollock of DuPont shared the vision of a collaborative network of industry experts and major companies working to solve major CPI issues.

The first Membership Meeting was held on February 23, 1977. Organization structures such as the Board of Directors (BOD) were then developed with intent of bringing together representatives from member companies to approve funding for research projects, technical programs and technology development. The projects, in particular, became a key value for MTI members, allowing them to achieve high return on investments by finding new answers to challenges they could not solve on their own.

MTI’s original 16 members included:


 * Air Products and Chemicals
 * Cabot Corporation
 * Dow Chemical Company
 * Allied Chemical
 * Cities Service Company
 * DuPont
 * El Paso Products Company
 * Halcon International
 * ICI United States
 * Monsanto Company
 * Philadelphia Quartz Company
 * Exxon
 * Hertzog-Hart Corporation
 * Jessop Steel Company
 * Olin Chemicals Company
 * The Pace Companies

Today, MTI includes more than 60 member companies worldwide. This industrial network has over four decades of not-for-profit research, resources and collaborative efforts, and continues to foster lasting partnerships with its member companies.

 MTI Mission and Vision 

MTI was created as a dependable resource, developed by engineers for engineers, who have developed the following guidelines for the organization.

Vision: A global network recognized as the preferred source of material technology solutions for industrial process companies.

Mission: MTI maximizes member asset performance by providing global leadership in materials technology for industrial processing companies to improve safety, sustainability, reliability and profitability.

The mission serves as a guiding force to meet the needs of members in the following ways:

Research and Development: Nonproprietary research and projects are conducted on selection, design, fabrication, testing, inspection and performance of materials used in the process industries. This research is focused on developing valuable new technologies and on transferring both new and existing knowledge to day-to-day practices.

Education: MTI provides numerous opportunities for members to continue professional development through in-person and online training sessions, MTI books and reports, webinars and seminars.

Some of the resources mentioning MTI's training courses and publications include:

MTI Ceramics Training

MTI FRP Training 2013

MTI Atlas of Microstructures

High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA)

Networking: Members have the ability to speak with other industry professionals 24/7 on the TAC Forum to capitalize on the expertise of member company representatives. MTI also offers several in-person networking opportunities such as TAC (Technical Advisory Council) Meetings, bi-annual Global Symposiums, topic specific Roundtable Meetings, Facility Tours, and Training Sessions. Members exchange information, leverage resources, develop new projects and find answers to crucial industry challenges.

Influence: The power of MTI’s expert network and years of research is used to influence the development and appropriate use of pertinent codes, standards and regulations.

 Projects 

MTI has consistently developed and completed critical projects for the industry. Vital information discovered through past MTI Projects repeatedly assists members in their day-to-day management of plants and in their continued efforts to find trusted solutions to CPI problems.

The nonproprietary, member-driven research and projects are a key benefit of becoming an MTI member.

MTI regularly monitors and reports on trends that affect its members, addressing topics such as changing regulations, new developments in inspection and technology, and corrosion.

The research conducted by MTI and its members is a collaborative process that allows for constant generation of new solutions and resources. Many projects begin their journey within other MTI resources such as the Technical Forum, MTI-hosted Roundtables and TAC meetings, which are then funneled through the Project Development Committees (PDCs). Any MTI member can choose to join a PDC, project and even take on a leadership role as a Project Champion to guide the projects.

Completed projects ultimately replenish and further improve the MTI Technical Resource Library, Technical Forum, future online training programs and other tools.

A sampling of MTI’s project publications includes:


 * Corrosion Testing of Iron and Nickel-Based Alloys
 * Second International Symposium on the Mechanical Integrity of Process Piping
 * Inspection Guidelines for Pressure Vessels and Piping - Volume 2
 * Carburization
 * Unusual Corrosion Problems in the Chemical Industry
 * Materials Selector for Hazardous Chemicals MS-5 Nitric Acid
 * Materials Selection for the Chemical Process Industries
 * Materials Selector for Hazardous Chemicals - MS-6
 * Materials Selector for Hazardous Chemicals - MS-7
 * Fabrication of 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel REACs in Refinery Hydroprocessing Units
 * User's Guide to ASME Standards for Fiberglass Tanks and Vessels
 * Cleaning of Process Equipment and Piping
 * Performance of NDT, Simulations and Destructive Testing on Carbon Steel Samples Damaged by HTHA

 Materials Engineering Knowledge and Education 

Online Forum: The MTI website is equipped with the Technical Forum, a searchable MTI directory and allows for rapid communication among project teams, giving members access to a global network of knowledgeable materials technologists. MTI is a community of more than 1,700 industry experts who contribute value and shareable information through active participation. Among our ranks are some of the world’s foremost leaders in the realm of materials science as it applies to the process industries. Forum discussions are also archived and available for all members, allowing access to years of posts.

Technical Resource Library: MTI’s e-library includes reliable, cutting-edge knowledge in the form of books, technical bulletins, reports and presentations. The e-library has comprehensive search capabilities, providing access to topics covering items such as materials selection and stability, aging plant maintenance, corrosion and exciting new inspection methodologies.

 Technical Advisory Council (TAC) Meetings 

MTI holds seven Technical Advisory Council (TAC) Meetings a year at varying locations around the world. There are three TAC Groups: AmeriTAC, AsiaTAC and EuroTAC.


 * AmeriTAC was formed 40 years ago and meets three times a year in locations across North America.
 * AsiaTAC was started in 2008 and served as a sign of MTI’s growth in global leadership in materials technology. Meetings are held twice a year in locations throughout Asia.
 * EuroTAC was established in 2008 and showcased MTI efforts in global leadership. Meetings are held twice a year across Europe.

 Board of Directors 

Members of MTI’s Board of Directors (BOD) function as the keepers of MTI’s strategic objectives. They provide consistent, valuable input, while maintaining the MTI mission. BOD Members serve as non-biased leaders to help make decisions that balance the needs of member companies and representatives with those of the overall organization. Members of the Board of Directors represent the interest of all people serviced by MTI.