🎯 Course Description:
This intensive 5-day program is designed for professionals responsible for designing, managing, and auditing corrosion control programs across various industries including oil & gas, marine, power generation, infrastructure, and water treatment.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms, prevention strategies, mitigation technologies, and integrated corrosion management systems. The course emphasizes practical applications through real-world case studies, simulations, and troubleshooting exercises. It is ideal for professionals seeking to elevate their corrosion expertise to a specialist level.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Corrosion engineers and specialists
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Integrity management professionals
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Inspection and QA/QC personnel
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Maintenance and reliability engineers
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CP and coating inspectors seeking broader corrosion knowledge
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Managers overseeing asset integrity or corrosion programs
🗓️ Day 1: Fundamentals of Corrosion and Materials
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Objectives, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Basics of Corrosion – Electrochemistry, oxidation/reduction |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Forms of Corrosion – Uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting, SCC |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Material Selection – Corrosion-resistant alloys, coatings, linings |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Environmental Influences on Corrosion – Soil, marine, process fluid |
🗓️ Day 2: Corrosion Control Methods – Part 1
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Protective Coatings – Types, functions, surface prep, inspection |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Cathodic Protection Basics – Galvanic vs impressed current systems |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | CP Design Considerations – Anode selection, current requirements |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Selecting CP and coating systems for buried pipelines |
🗓️ Day 3: Corrosion Control Methods – Part 2
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Corrosion Inhibitors – Mechanisms, applications in pipelines and tanks |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Designing Corrosion Monitoring Programs – Coupons, probes, sensors |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | AC/DC Interference and Stray Current Control – Risks and mitigation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Field Exercise: Corrosion risk assessment in mixed-method environments |
🗓️ Day 4: Integrity, Inspection, and Failure Analysis
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – UT, RT, MPI, Eddy current, and limitations |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Inspection Planning and Data Analysis – Interpreting inspection results |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Failure Analysis Techniques – Root cause investigation, reporting |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Reviewing real failure case studies and drawing lessons learned |
🗓️ Day 5: Corrosion Management Systems and Final Assessment
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Corrosion Management Frameworks – ISO 55000, API RP 580/581 |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Developing a Corrosion Control Strategy – Integration with asset integrity |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Mock Exam / Final Assessment – Theory and practical scenarios |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Review, Action Plans, Certificate Distribution, and Wrap-Up |
📂 Materials Provided:
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Comprehensive corrosion control reference manual
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Coating & CP selection guide
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Corrosion monitoring planning template
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Case study booklet with real-world failures and solutions
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Risk-based inspection (RBI) quick reference
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Mock exam with answer key
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Certificate of Completion
