Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas: Mitigating and Controlling Corrosion Damage Mechanisms in Oil, Gas and Water Course

Course Overview:

The subject of this training course involves materials of the oil and gas and water exploration and utilization industry and deals with theories on corrosion, its mechanism and control methods.

It is expected that the participants will get acquainted with various types of corrosion such as galvanic, pitting, microbiological induced corrosion, and others related to the sectors' industries. 

Further the course considers a number of different corrosion surveillances and inspections methods: ultrasonic testing, radiographic examination, intelligent pigs and etc. 

It encompasses techniques such as cathodic protection, passive protection by means of coatings, and the application of inhibitors. 

This training course is intended for petroleum engineers, process engineers, inspectors and maintenance engineers.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this training course, participants will have learned about:

• Materials of construction used in the oil, gas and water fields
• Corrosion theories and mechanisms
• Typical types of corrosion-related to oil, gas and water fields
• Corrosion Monitoring and inspection methods
• Practical Methods of controlling corrosion

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for 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

Course Outlines:

Construction Material Grades and Principles of Corrosion Engineering

• 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

Types of Corrosion

• Galvanic corrosion
• Localized / pitting corrosion
• Corrosion exposed to stray currents
• Soil corrosion
• Crevice corrosion
• Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC)

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

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

Corrosion Monitoring in Oil, Gas & Water Fields

• Thickness measurements using ultrasonic testing
• Radiographic examination
• Corrosion coupons
• Electrical probes
• Intelligent pigs
• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)