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Cathodic Protection System in Oil & Gas Exploration Industry



Introduction:


Maintaining the ageing infrastructure such as underground pipelines is a challenge to the oil and gas industry worldwide. Corrosion is one of the major causes of ageing the industrial infrastructures. Understanding its mechanism and how to control it can lead to a remarkable reeducation in the operation cost of piping and static equipment.

 

Cathodic Protection (CP) is one of the most widely used methods to control corrosion control in industry. The Cathodic Protection is a method of that eliminates the corrosion of metals by the use of sacrificial anodes or the application of an electric current. It is a technique that has been known for 160 years, and is extensively applied to pipelines and tank farms, etc. with great success. However, despite this long history and broad applicability, it is a technique that is all too often inadequately or even improperly applied; with the result that structures are poorly protected or, worse, adversely interfered with. This course provides you with fundamental principles, evaluation and applications of Cathodic Protection, helping participants recognize them, select Cathodic Protection control methods and apply them to protect the assets of the organization.

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course, delegates will be able to learn about:

 

  • Understanding of the field equipment used to monitor CP systems and how they work
  • Understanding of the various factors that impact the performance of these systems
  • Essential CP monitoring techniques to ensure effective operation
  • The theoretical basis and the practical ability necessary operate and maintain Cathodic Protection (CP) systems in the oil and gas surface production facilities
  • Understanding of the basic principles of corrosion and applications of galvanic and impressed current CP systems
  • Understanding of increase productivity by avoiding costly shutdowns thus reducing the cost of the overall corrosion control program

Who Should Attend?


Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Engineers & Planners, Reliability and Maintenance Engineers, Facilities and Utilities Managers, Design Engineers, Top Level Maintenance Technicians, OE Champions, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance, Technicians & Supervisors, Planners, Maintenance Supervisors, Crafts and Tradesmen, Operations Supervisors, Process Engineers, Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors, Equipment Engineers Team Leaders and Professionals in Maintenance, Engineering and Production, Maintenance managers, reliability and maintenance Engineers, Production Managers, Plant Engineers, Design Engineers, Reliability Engineers and Technicians, Operators, Safety Engineers, Risk Engineers, Safety Engineers and anyone who is involved in Reliability Engineering strategies or methodologies to include design engineers for capital projects engineers, Foreman and Technicians, Mechanical, Electrical and Operational Personnel, Personnel designated as Planners, Key leaders from each maintenance craft, Key operations personnel, Technical professionals responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment, Professionals involved in inspection and maintenance and repair, professionals involved in asset & maintenance management auditing, Quality & Compliance Managers, Lead Auditors & Audit Team Members, Process Controllers, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, Predictive Maintenance Technicians & Supervisors, Materials Management Managers and Supervisors, Service Company Representatives, Asset owners & Asset Managers

Course Outline:


Principles and Types of Corrosion and Corrosion Control: Significance of Corrosion Control

  • Corrosion, Largest Single Cause of Plant Failure
  • Economic Effects
  • Environmental Effects
  • Safety Effects
  • Corrosion Management Preventive Strategies
  • Cost of Corrosion
  • Case Study: Catastrophic Corrosion Accidents

 

Corrosion & its Control

  • Requirements for Corrosion to Occur
  • Metallurgical Factors
  • Forms of Corrosion
  • Corrosion Control Methods
  • Environmental Modification
  • Protective Coatings
  • Introduction to Cathodic Protection

 

Corrosive Environments & Construction of Materials 

  • Atmospheric Environments
  • Marine atmospheres
  • Industrial Atmospheres
  • Underground Environments
  • Material Selection
  • Corrosion Properties of  Steels
  • Concrete Structure Environment

 

Fundamentals of Cathodic Protection Systems

  • Galvanic Series
  • General Application of Cathodic Protection
  • Industry Standard & Codes
  • Principle of CPS
  • The Cathodic Protection Cell
  • Methods of Applying Cathodic Protection
  • Sacrificial Cathodic Protection System
  • Impressed-Current Cathodic Protection System
  • Advantages of SCPS
  • Disadvantages SCPS
  • Advantages ICCP
  • Disadvantages ICCP
  • CPS Selection
  • Basic Requirements for Cathodic Protection
  • Cathodic Protection Criteria
  • Current Rectifiers/DC Power Source
  • High Impedance Voltmeter
  • Reference Cells (Half Cells) Reference Cells
  • Applicable NACE Standard for Cathodic Protection Systems

 

Cathodic Protection System Design

  • Design Factors
  • Electrolyte resistivity survey
  • Electrolyte pH survey
  • Structure versus electrolyte potential survey
  • Current requirement
  • Coating resistance
  • Protective current required
  • Sacrificial anode (galvanic) Cathodic protection design
  • Impressed current Cathodic protection system design
  • Soil resistivity
  • Current requirement test
  • Typical CPS Design Parameters

 

Cathodic Protection Systems and Coatings

  • Role of Protective Coating in CPS
  • Selection Factors
  • Coating Defects
  • Coating Efficiency
  • Overvoltage
  • Cathodic Disbondment
  • Commonly used Coating in Conjunction with CPS

 

Cathodic Protection Anodes and Construction: Anodes & Rectifiers

  • Anode Selection
  • Anode material types, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, etc.
  • Current output
  • Driving Potential
  • Anode life
  • Anode Shape & Dimension
  • Anode Efficiency
  • Galvanic Anode Types
  • Current Requirements for ICCP System
  • Anode Materials for ICCP
  • Anode Backfilling
  • Installation of Sacrificial Anodes
  • Impressed Current Anode Beds
  • Impressed Current Rectifiers/DC Power Source
  • CP Equations
  • Solved CP calculation examples

 

Practicing & Construction of Cathodic Protection System

  • Components of Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Essential Components
  • Isolating joints
  • Junction Boxes
  • Test stations, measuring points and coupons
  • Thermite Weld
  • Earthing Systems
  • Line current measurement
  • Pipe Sleeves/Casings
  • Cathodic Protection Vessels & Tank Internals Vessels & Tank
  • Tanks for Storage of Chemicals
  • Water Circulating Systems
  • Heat exchangers (tube and shell)

 

Inspection of Pipeline and Coating defects

  • Pearson Surveys
  • Close Interval Potential Survey (CIPS) technique
  • Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG) technique
  • Signal Attenuation Coating (SAC) Survey
  • Common Impressed Current Rectifier Problems
  • Over the Trench Pipe Holiday Inspection

 

Instrumentation & Safety Aspects

  • Alkalinity
  • Hydrogen Evolution
  • Chloride Evolution
  • Installation Adjacent to Telecommunication Services
  • Installation Adjacent to Railway Signal & Protection Circuits
  • Interaction at Discontinuities in Cathodically Protected Structures
  • Installation at Jetties & Ships
  • Danger of Electric Shock
  • Installations on Immersed Structures
  • Installations for the Internal Protection of Plant
  • Fault Conditions in Electricity Power Systems
  • Stray Current Corrosion

 

Corrosion Management Systems

  • Economic Considerations
  • Corrosion Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Asset Integrity and Corrosion Management
  • Corrosion Data Management

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
RM38 03 Feb 2020 07 Feb 2020 Bali US$ 5500 Book
RM38 27 Apr 2020 01 May 2020 Istanbul US$ 4500 Book
RM38 08 Jun 2020 12 Jun 2020 Barcelona US$ 5500 Book
RM38 10 Aug 2020 14 Aug 2020 Jakarta US$ 5500 Book
RM38 19 Oct 2020 23 Oct 2020 Amsterdam US$ 6000 Book
RM38 14 Dec 2020 18 Dec 2020 Tokyo US$ 6000 Book


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USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

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Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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