🎯 Course Description:
This practical course provides a thorough understanding of Cathodic Protection (CP) principles and applications for the protection of pipelines and storage tanks. Participants will learn about corrosion mechanisms, CP design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance. The program covers both sacrificial anode and impressed current systems, with a focus on field applications, standards, and compliance.
By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to design, evaluate, and troubleshoot CP systems to extend asset life and reduce corrosion-related failures.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Corrosion and CP engineers
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Maintenance and operations personnel
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Pipeline and tank facility engineers
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Inspectors and technicians
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Anyone involved in corrosion prevention and pipeline/tank integrity
🗓️ Day 1: Fundamentals of Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Corrosion Principles and Mechanisms in Pipelines & Tanks |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Introduction to Cathodic Protection (CP) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Types of CP Systems: Sacrificial vs Impressed Current |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Identifying corrosion and CP opportunities in field |
🗓️ Day 2: CP System Design and Components
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Design Criteria (NACE, ISO, and Industry Standards) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | CP Design for Buried Pipelines |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | CP Design for Aboveground and Underground Tanks |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | System Components: Anodes, Rectifiers, Cables, and Test Points |
🗓️ Day 3: Installation and Commissioning
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Field Procedures for Installing CP Systems |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Safety Considerations and Installation Best Practices |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | CP Commissioning and Initial Testing |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Demonstration/Case Study: CP commissioning for a tank farm |
🗓️ Day 4: Monitoring, Testing, and Troubleshooting
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | CP Monitoring Techniques (CIPS, DCVG, Instant-Off, etc.) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Data Interpretation and System Adjustments |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Common CP System Failures and Troubleshooting Methods |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Analyze and resolve field CP data anomalies |
🗓️ Day 5: Advanced Applications, Auditing & Documentation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | CP for Complex Facilities and Coated Pipelines |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Auditing, Reporting, and CP System Maintenance Documentation |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Regulatory Compliance & Best Practice Standards (NACE, API, etc.) |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Group Exercise, Feedback, Wrap-Up, and Certification |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Cathodic Protection for Pipelines & Tanks training manual
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CP system design worksheets and templates
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Field inspection and testing checklists
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CP standards reference guide (NACE, ISO, API)
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Certificate of Completion
