Pipe Corrosion, Control, and Defects
Course Overview:
Pipeline corrosion is among the top challenges faced by the pipeline industry. Despite its significance, many individuals entering the field often lack a solid grasp of the technical aspects surrounding pipeline corrosion. Kiefner Technical Training presents a course tailor-made to bridge this gap, offering a comprehensive understanding of pipeline corrosion without delving into the advanced depths suited for corrosion professionals.
Core Learning Objectives:
- Electrochemistry and Pipelines: Understand the foundational electrochemistry principles relevant to pipeline corrosion.
- Corrosion Types & Their Impacts: Dive into the various types of pipeline corrosion and the damage they can cause.
- Cathodic Protection Systems: Discover the benefits and mechanisms behind cathodic protection systems and their crucial role in corrosion mitigation.
- Pipeline Corrosive Environments: Learn about different corrosive environments and how they influence pipelines.
- Monitoring & Measurements: Grasp the electrical measurements vital for tracking corrosion control and delve into terminologies such as IR Drop, ON, and Instant OFF pipe-to-soil measurements.
- Coating & Corrosion: Explore the dual role coatings play, acting as a preventive measure against corrosion while also potentially causing it.
- Above Ground Electrical Surveys: Uncover the relevance of these surveys and how they assist in managing pipeline corrosion.
- Regulations & Compliance: Familiarize yourself with the regulatory landscape governing corrosion control and the industry’s compliance requirements.
- Corrosion Defect Identification: Equip yourself with the skills to identify and categorize different corrosion defects.
Why This Course?
- Expertise Gain: Elevate your knowledge about one of the biggest challenges in the pipeline industry.
- Practical Skills: Equip yourself with tangible skills with real-world applications in pipeline management and maintenance.
- Risk Management: Equip yourself to proactively identify and address manufacturing defects, ensuring the longevity and safety of pipelines.
For further course details and enrollment options, please get in touch with Kiefner Technical Training.