Corrosion Management In Production & Process Operations

This course will cover the main causes of corrosion in upstream oil and gas operations, as well as monitoring and mitigation methods. The various corrosion mechanisms give rise to a number of different forms.

About this Course

This course will cover the main causes of corrosion in upstream oil and gas operations, as well as monitoring and mitigation methods. The various corrosion mechanisms give rise to a number of different forms of corrosion damage which will all be considered. Participants will estimate the corrosive of a given environment through analysis of the chemical and physical characteristics of the system. You will select materials and coatings for corrosion resistance for different conditions and applications, including the use of NACE MR0175. You will also conduct CP surveys, select the system type, estimate current requirements, and design simple cathodic protection systems. There will be an opportunity to select and utilize corrosion inhibitors for different systems and you will learn how to select and apply corrosion monitoring techniques to create an integrated monitoring program. This course provides an appropriate balance of necessary theory and practical applications to solve/mitigate corrosion related problems.

Course Objective

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

The basics of corrosion chemistry
The main corrosion mechanisms occurring in oil and gas production/processing systems
The different types of damage caused by corrosion
About materials selection for corrosion prevention
How to conduct cathodic protection (CP) surveys
Items to consider in corrosion inhibitor selection
Some advantages and disadvantages of the various corrosion monitoring methods
Where the main locations of corrosion concern occur within oil production systems, gas processing facilities (including amine units), and water injection systems.

Course Methods

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with
opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:

Lectures
Workshop & Work Presentation
Case Studies and Practical Exercise
Videos and General Discussions.

Course Outline

Fundamentals of corrosion theory
Major causes of corrosion (O2, CO2, H2S, microbiologically influenced corrosion)
Forms of corrosion damage
Materials selection
Protective coatings & linings
Cathodic protection
Corrosion inhibitors
Corrosion monitoring and inspection
Corrosion in gas processing facilities
Corrosion in water injection systems
Corrosion management strategy and life cycle costs.