🎯 Course Description:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of Cathodic Protection (CP) systems, focusing on the design, installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of both sacrificial anode and impressed current systems. It is designed for engineers and technicians involved in protecting metallic structures such as pipelines, tanks, marine structures, and industrial assets from corrosion.
Participants will gain practical knowledge aligned with international standards (NACE, ISO, API), with hands-on exercises, case studies, and troubleshooting sessions to ensure real-world application.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Corrosion engineers and technicians
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CP design and maintenance professionals
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Pipeline and storage tank engineers
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Asset integrity and maintenance managers
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Anyone involved in corrosion protection of metallic infrastructure
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to Cathodic Protection
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Principles of Corrosion and Electrochemical Reactions |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Introduction to Cathodic Protection Systems |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | CP System Types: Galvanic (Sacrificial) vs Impressed Current (ICCP) |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Applications of CP in Industry: Pipelines, Tanks, Marine, etc. |
🗓️ Day 2: Design and Components of CP Systems
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Design Criteria and Current Requirements (Based on NACE/ISO) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Selection of Anodes, Coatings, and Power Sources |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | CP System Layouts and Schematics |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Basic CP system design calculations |
🗓️ Day 3: Installation and Commissioning
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Site Preparation and Installation Best Practices |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Installing CP Components: Anodes, Cables, Test Stations |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | CP Commissioning and Baseline Testing |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Tank CP system installation overview |
🗓️ Day 4: Monitoring, Inspection & Troubleshooting
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | CP Monitoring Methods: Potential Surveys, CIPS, DCVG, etc. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Analyzing CP Data and Diagnosing Problems |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Maintenance Practices and Failure Prevention |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Troubleshooting a CP system with test data |
🗓️ Day 5: Advanced Applications and Compliance
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | CP for Offshore, Marine, and High-Voltage Interference Areas |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Standards and Compliance (NACE SP0169, ISO 15589, API RP 651) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Final Project: Design review and audit of a CP system |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Course Wrap-Up & Certification |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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CP system design and field manual
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Templates for surveys and inspection reports
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NACE and ISO standard reference extracts
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Field installation and troubleshooting checklists
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Certificate of Completion
