Course Overview
This 5-day expert-led program provides corrosion engineers, integrity managers, and inspection professionals with advanced knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, monitoring technologies, and inhibition strategies for oil & gas, chemical processing, and marine industries. Participants will master both theoretical principles and practical applications of corrosion control aligned with NACE, API, and ISO standards.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify corrosion mechanisms (MIC, CO₂, H₂S, erosion-corrosion)
- Select appropriate monitoring techniques (LPR, ER, FSM, ultrasonic)
- Design cathodic protection systems (impressed current, sacrificial anode)
- Apply chemical inhibition programs (batch, continuous, squeeze treatments)
- Interpret corrosion rate data and predict remaining life
- Implement integrity management strategies (API 580, API 571)
- Troubleshoot field corrosion problems
- Apply digital tools for corrosion prediction and management
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- Corrosion Engineers
- Integrity Management Specialists
- Inspection Engineers
- Materials Selection Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Pipeline Engineers
- Asset Reliability Engineers
Course Modules
Module 1: Corrosion Fundamentals
- Electrochemical corrosion theory
- Types of corrosion (uniform, pitting, crevice, SCC)
- Industry standards overview (NACE, API, ISO)
- Corrosion economics and cost of failure
Module 2: Corrosion Monitoring Techniques
- Weight loss coupons
- Electrical Resistance (ER) probes
- Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR)
- Field Signature Method (FSM)
- Ultrasonic thickness monitoring
- Corrosion logging tools
Module 3: Cathodic Protection Systems
- Sacrificial anode design (offshore, onshore)
- Impressed current system components
- Close interval potential surveys (CIPS)
- DCVG and AC interference mitigation
Module 4: Chemical Inhibition
- Corrosion inhibitor chemistry
- Application methods (continuous, batch, squeeze)
- Performance monitoring techniques
- Environmental regulations and compliance
Module 5: Materials Selection
- Carbon steel vs. corrosion-resistant alloys
- Coatings and linings selection
- Non-metallic materials applications
- Welding and fabrication considerations
Module 6: Integrity Management
- Risk-Based Inspection (API 580)
- Fitness-for-Service assessments (API 579)
- Corrosion under insulation (CUI) management
- Management of Change (MOC) processes
Module 7: Digital Corrosion Management
- Predictive corrosion modeling
- IoT-based monitoring systems
- Corrosion data integration with CMMS
- AI applications in corrosion prediction