COURSE OVERVIEW:

Integrated degradation mechanisms and corrosion control represent the cornerstone of asset integrity management in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. This course provides an exhaustive analysis of the chemical, physical, and mechanical processes that lead to the deterioration of industrial materials over time. By moving beyond isolated corrosion studies, this program examines how multiple degradation factors—such as stress, temperature, and fluid chemistry—interact to compromise the structural integrity of pressure vessels, piping, and infrastructure. Participants will gain a holistic understanding of how to predict, identify, and mitigate these complex threats within a unified integrity framework.

The scope of this training encompasses the full spectrum of damage mechanisms outlined in international standards, including API RP 571. It covers uniform and localized corrosion, environmentally assisted cracking, high-temperature degradation, and mechanical thinning. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between materials science and operational reality, focusing on the "corrosion circuit" concept to manage assets more effectively. Attendees will explore the latest advancements in metallurgy, chemical inhibition, and protective coatings, learning how to select the most appropriate control strategies based on specific process environments and life cycle requirements.

Detailed coverage is provided on the development and implementation of Corrosion Management Folders (CMF) and Integrity Operating Windows (IOW). The course emphasizes the importance of proactive monitoring and the integration of real-time data into corrosion control loops. By analyzing real-world failure case studies, participants will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot complex corrosion issues and implement sustainable solutions. The program concludes with a focus on the economic and safety benefits of an integrated approach, ensuring that participants can justify corrosion control investments to stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of environmental and operational safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify and classify the primary degradation mechanisms affecting industrial metallic and non-metallic materials.
2. Analyze the synergistic effects of multiple damage mechanisms acting simultaneously on a single asset.
3. Establish Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) to maintain process parameters within safe metallurgical limits.
4. Design and implement comprehensive corrosion monitoring programs using intrusive and non-intrusive technologies.
5. Evaluate the performance and compatibility of various chemical corrosion inhibitors in complex process streams.
6. Select appropriate materials and alloys for specific corrosive environments based on life cycle cost analysis.
7. Interpret the results of advanced electrochemical testing and metallurgical laboratory reports.
8. Develop a Corrosion Management Plan (CMP) that integrates inspection findings with mitigation strategies.
9. Assess the impact of feedstock changes and "opportunity crudes" on plant degradation rates.
10. Apply cathodic protection principles to prevent external corrosion of buried or submerged structures.
11. Recognize the symptoms of environmentally assisted cracking, including SCC, HIC, and SOHIC.
12. Lead failure investigation teams to determine root causes of corrosion-related equipment failures.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Corrosion Engineers, Materials Specialists, Asset Integrity Managers, Inspection Engineers, and Metallurgists. It is also highly beneficial for Process Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Reliability Professionals who need to understand the impact of process variables on equipment longevity and seek to implement integrated corrosion control solutions in their facilities.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.