Corrosion problems have always presented a severe challenge to oil and gas producing operations. Operators plan for long periods of continuous production with maintenance schedules for the prescribed shutdown periods. Unfortunately, corrosion does not always respect these schedules, resulting in severe economic penalties due to loss of production. In addition, the risk of pollution and hazards to safety are other important reasons for adequate corrosion engineering. The course considers external protection using corrosion resistant materials, coatings, and cathodic protection. The importance of internal corrosion and its prevention will be examined with emphasis on material selection, coatings and use of corrosion inhibitors. The contribution of inspection (non-destructive testing), and corrosion monitoring to the overall operation will be considered in detail. Corrosion problems concerning risers and subsea-lines will be considered together with methods for protection.
Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Corrosion in Oil and Gas Production & Economics of Corrosion Damage
Introduction to Corrosion and Corrosion Control
Basic Corrosion Principles
Forms of Corrosion
Corrosion Aspects: Oxygen
Corrosion Aspects: Sweet
Corrosion Aspects: Bacterial
Corrosion Prevention: Inhibitors
Corrosion Prevention: Design
Corrosion Prevention: Cathodic Protection
Corrosion Prevention: Materials and Selection
Corrosion Prevention: Coatings and Linings
Corrosion Monitoring
Water Chemistry
Manufacturers’ Demonstration
Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Failure Analysis
Pipelines and Risers
Oil Treatment Corrosion
Sweetening Processes: Corrosion
Subsea Systems: Corrosion
Oilfield and Oil Treating Facilities
Corrosion Control Engineers & Personnel, Process Engineers, Metallurgists, Inspection Personnel, Mechanical Engineers, Material Selection Personnel, Plant Contractors, Operations Engineers, Team Leaders & Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Senior Plant Supervisors, Mechanical Engineers, Corrosion Control & Monitoring Systems Personnel, Equipment Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and Planners, Team Leaders, Managers & Coordinators, Construction Coordinators, Technologists, Safety Officers, Maintenance Team Leaders & Engineers, Design Engineers, Service Company Representatives, Oil and Gas Production Facilities Personnel, Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Inspectors and Inspection Engineers & Supervisors, Technicians and Supervisors, Environmental Specialists, New Petroleum Engineers, Asset Management Personnel, Construction Engineers, Refinery Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Personnel who are / will be responsible for detecting, inspecting, monitoring, controlling corrosion in oil and gas piping, pipelines used in production operations and Personnel responsible for metallurgy, corrosion or the prevention of failures in plant and equipment.