Course Overview
This advanced training program equips reliability engineers and asset integrity professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills to combat corrosion, extend asset lifespan, and optimize operational reliability. The course covers corrosion mechanisms, advanced mitigation techniques, inspection methodologies, and integrity management strategies aligned with international standards. Through a blend of theoretical learning, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will master predictive and preventive approaches to safeguard critical assets in demanding industrial environments.
Course Objectives
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Analyze various corrosion mechanisms and their impact on industrial assets
- Select and implement advanced corrosion control techniques
- Apply risk-based inspection (RBI) methodologies
- Develop comprehensive asset integrity management programs
- Interpret corrosion monitoring data and non-destructive testing (NDT) results
- Integrate reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies
- Comply with API, NACE, and ISO standards for corrosion management
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Reliability Engineers
- Corrosion Engineers
- Integrity Managers
- Maintenance Supervisors
- Inspection Technicians
- Process Engineers in oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and marine industries
Course Outlines
Module 1: Fundamentals of Corrosion Science
- Electrochemical principles of corrosion
- Eight forms of corrosion and their characteristics
- Material selection considerations
- Industry corrosion case studies
Module 2: Advanced Corrosion Control Techniques
- Cathodic protection systems design & troubleshooting
- Corrosion inhibitors selection & application
- Protective coatings specification & performance evaluation
- Corrosion under insulation (CUI) mitigation strategies
Module 3: Corrosion Monitoring & Inspection
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for corrosion detection
- Process corrosion monitoring techniques
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies
- Fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments
Module 4: Asset Integrity Management Framework
- API 580/581 RBI standards implementation
- Integrity operating windows (IOWs) establishment
- Mechanical integrity program development
- Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
Module 5: Reliability Optimization Strategies
- Corrosion management system development
- Integration of RCM with integrity programs
- Root cause analysis of corrosion failures
- Life extension strategies for aging assets
- Workshop: Developing corrosion control plan