Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Corrosion and Integrity Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineers
• Pipeline and Plant Engineers
• Inspection and Asset Integrity Personnel
• Anyone involved in corrosion monitoring, control, or prevention programs

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand corrosion mechanisms, types, and contributing factors
• Identify and assess corrosion risks in industrial systems
• Apply corrosion prevention and mitigation techniques effectively
• Design, operate, and maintain cathodic protection systems
• Interpret corrosion monitoring and inspection data
• Develop and implement a comprehensive corrosion management plan

DAY 1

Introduction to Corrosion and Its Control

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Corrosion in Industrial Systems
• Economic and Safety Impact of Corrosion
• Fundamentals of Electrochemical Corrosion
• Types and Mechanisms of Corrosion (Uniform, Galvanic, Pitting, Crevice, etc.)
• Factors Affecting Corrosion Rate: Environment, Material, and Design
• Overview of Corrosion Control Methods

DAY 2

Corrosion Prevention and Management Strategies

• Material Selection and Design for Corrosion Resistance
• Protective Coatings and Linings
• Corrosion Inhibitors and Their Applications
• Environmental and Process Control Techniques
• Corrosion Monitoring and Inspection Methods
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for Corrosion Assessment
• Developing Corrosion Risk Assessment and Management Plans

DAY 3

Principles of Cathodic Protection (CP)

• Introduction to Cathodic Protection Concepts
• Electrochemical Principles of CP
• Types of CP Systems: Galvanic (Sacrificial Anode) and Impressed Current
• Criteria for CP Effectiveness
• Design Considerations for CP Systems
• Reference Electrodes and Potential Measurement Techniques
• Applications in Pipelines, Storage Tanks, and Marine Structures

DAY 4

Cathodic Protection Design, Operation, and Maintenance

• Design Calculations and Current Requirements
• Selection of Anode Materials and Configurations
• CP Installation Procedures and Commissioning
• Monitoring and Performance Evaluation of CP Systems
• Troubleshooting CP System Failures
• Integration of CP with Coating Systems
• Maintenance, Testing, and Recordkeeping Practices

DAY 5

Corrosion Control Program and Course Wrap-up

• Developing a Comprehensive Corrosion Management Strategy
• Integration of CP, Coatings, and Monitoring Systems
• Case Studies: Corrosion Failures and Lessons Learned
• Emerging Technologies in Corrosion Control
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony