FACnet Information Page
FACnet provides you with access to the experience of hundreds of Flow-Accelerated Corrosion professionals. When an industry FAC event occurs, it puts you in touch—immediately. Apply now.
Introducing the information resource dedicated to Flow-Accelerated Corrosion issues...FACnet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FACnet?I already get too much email. Will FACnet make more clutter?
How do I change my contact information after I am a member?
What is FACnet?
FACnet is a communications tool used by FAC personnel to ask questions, share ideas, and exchange information. With FACnet, the information comes right to your email inbox; no action is necessary on your part.
You can also send and receive email attachments (for example, pictures of FAC damage, tables of information, etc.) over FACnet (note that a file size limit of 200K applies).
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How does it work?
FACnet uses your existing email account to communicate with other FAC program engineers around the world. Any member of FACnet can send information to the entire membership. To ask a question you simply send an email message to FACnet, which then forwards the message to the membership.
For example, if you want to know how others are responding to a certain industry event, you could pose that question to the membership. Or if you have had success with a new NDE technique, you could share that information.
To answer a question or send follow-up information, you simply read and respond to your email.
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What does FACnet do for me?
First, you have access to the experience of hundreds of FAC professionals. Whatever technical issue you are facing, it is likely that someone has seen it before and can offer you some insight.
Second, after an industry FAC event, FACnet provides you with up-to-date information. When an event occurs, you need to know what happened - immediately. As a member of FACnet, you will be on top of things and able to respond to your management.
Third, you can receive and contribute information on new FAC-related issues and techniques. For example, pulsed eddy current inspections and 3D digital radiography have been topics of recent interest.
For your convenience, all FACnet messages are archived. That way, you can access and search the information even if you delete your email messages.
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I already get too much email. Will FACnet make more clutter?
No. The amount of email traffic is small (usually one or two messages a week). Also, most email software will allow you to set up a separate inbox for FACnet messages only. Your email address will never be shared with anyone except other FACnet members and you may terminate your membership at any time.
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How much does it cost?
FACnet is free to all eligible members.
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Who is eligible?
Any utility or process plant employee with an interest in the field of FAC may join. EPRI personnel are also eligible.
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How do I apply?
To apply for membership, click here.
You may also apply by email at apply@csitechnologies.com (please include your name, address, and email address). If you have any questions, or prefer to apply by phone, please call us at 847/836-3000, extension 757.
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How do I change my contact information after I am a member?
If your postal address, email address, or company name changes, please click here to submit a revised application. We will revise our records and notify you within one business day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 847/836-3000, extension 757 or contact us by email.
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