This Energy training course offers an in-depth understanding of corrosion, emphasizing the identification and analysis of metallurgical issues that arise in process units, as well as methods to monitor and reduce damage.
In the petrochemical and water industries, equipment costs are a significant investment, and for long-distance, large-diameter pipelines, these costs can skyrocket if corrosive fluids require the use of corrosion-resistant alloys instead of carbon steel. Gaining a better understanding of carbon steel corrosion and improving control methods can expand its use, offering substantial economic benefits.
Corrosion control is crucial in oil and gas operations. It involves applying engineering principles and practices to minimize corrosion to a manageable level in the most cost-effective way. Although complete elimination of corrosion is rarely feasible or economical, several methods are commonly employed to mitigate its impact.
Corrosion monitoring plays a vital role by providing early warning signals of potentially damaging conditions that could lead to corrosion-related failures. It also helps correlate changes in process parameters with their impact on corrosion levels. Effective corrosion monitoring is essential for assessing the service life of pipelines and determining the timing for necessary replacements or shutdowns.
This training course on Corrosion Control in Gas, Oil & Water will cover:
- Metallurgical and material engineering properties
- The economic impact of corrosion damage in various industries
- Corrosion mechanisms specific to oil, gas, and water sectors
- Key corrosion control and mitigation strategies
- Advanced corrosion monitoring techniques
Upon completing this Corrosion Control in Gas, Oil & Water training course, participants will have gained knowledge in:
- Materials used in the construction of oil, gas, and water infrastructure
- Theories and mechanisms of corrosion
- Common types of corrosion encountered in the oil, gas, and water industries
- Methods for corrosion monitoring and inspection
- Practical approaches for controlling corrosion
This Energy training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes comprehensive hard and electronic course notes and copies of all presentation material. Relevant computer simulations and videos will be utilized to help with the understanding of the various topics.
This Energy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Petroleum Engineers
- Welding Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors
- Equipment Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers and Planners
- Design Engineers
- Service Company Representatives
Corrosion Control in Gas Oil & Water
- Metallurgy and Engineering material properties
- Materials testing (destructive testing)
- Material identification according to API 5L and ASME code
- Economic impacts of corrosion
- Theory of corrosion
- Corrosion rates and ways of measurements
Day Two: Types of Corrosion
- Galvanic corrosion
- Localized / pitting corrosion
- Corrosion exposed to stray currents
- Soil corrosion
- Crevice corrosion
- Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC)
Day Three: Types of Corrosion (Continued)
- Wet hydrogen sulfide H2S corrosion mechanisms
- Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
- Corrosion Under Supports (CUS)
- Flow assisted corrosion (Erosion Corrosion)
- Cl stress corrosion cracking
- Intergranular corrosion
Day Four: Corrosion Control in Oil, Gas & Water Fields
- Protection by changing design
- Active Cathodic protection (Sacrifice anode)
- Cathodic protection (Impressed Current)
- Passive Protection (Coating)
- Types of protection paints
- Inhibitors
Day Five: Corrosion Monitoring in Oil, Gas & Water Fields
- Thickness measurements using ultrasonic testing
- Radiographic examination
- Corrosion coupons
- Electrical probes
- Intelligent pigs
- Risk Based Inspection (RBI)