Corrosion Control in the Oil and Gas Industry

This course provides a good foundation in the identification of corrosion problems in plant, the causes and potential consequences, corrosion control measures and engineering solutions.

Who Should Attend?

Design engineers, maintenance and plant supervisors and inspection staff. Participants should have an understanding of basic chemistry and metallurgy

Prerequisite

Participants should have an understanding of basic chemistry and metallurgy

Course Outcomes

At the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Identify industrial corrosion problems
Select appropriate materials to minimize corrosion problems
Monitor and test for corrosion
Identify and select corrosion control methods
Analyze failures and recommend solutions
Identify corrosion standards and specifications

Program Focus

Underlying theory and concepts to support above outcomes
Basic electrochemistry and corrosion
Basic of materials and metallurgy
Corrosion problems associated with oil and gas production (salinity, brine, CO2, H2S, deposits, microbial)
Corrosion inspection and failure analysis
Corrosion testing and monitoring methods
Corrosion control methods
Case studies of corrosion problems and control
NACE, ISO, ASME, API corrosion reference standards

Duration: 4 days
Time: 7.30 - 14.30