By attending this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of corrosion and the role of Cathodic Protection (CP) systems in mitigating its effects.
- Identify the different types of corrosion and factors influencing corrosion rates in oil and gas exploration environments.
- Compare sacrificial and impressed current CP systems and evaluate their applications.
- Apply design principles and standards for CP systems, including considerations for pipelines and soil resistivity.
- Analyze field measurement techniques, interpret data trends, and identify potential system issues.
- Develop skills for troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing CP systems to ensure operational efficiency and longevity.
DAY 1
Fundamentals of Corrosion and Introduction to Cathodic Protection (CP)
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- Overview and definitions of corrosion and CP
- Electrochemical principles of corrosion
- Types of corrosion and factors influencing corrosion rates
- Comparison with other corrosion control methods
- Protective coatings and their role in corrosion prevention
- History, development, and basic principles of CP
DAY 2
Types of Cathodic Protection Systems
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- Criteria for CP system effectiveness
- Sacrificial CP systems and types of sacrificial anodes
- Impressed current CP systems and types of anodes
- Key design considerations for CP systems
- Comparison and selection criteria for galvanic vs. impressed current systems
DAY 3
Design Considerations for CP Systems
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- Principles, objectives, and standards for CP system design
- Factors affecting CP design, including soil resistivity and current density
- Design approaches for pipelines, anode placement, and spacing
DAY 4
CP System Components and Field Measurement Techniques
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- Components: anodes, reference electrodes, power sources, and rectifiers
- Techniques for installing and maintaining CP components
- Methods for voltage, current, and potential measurements
- Analyzing measurement data and identifying system issues
DAY 5
Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Practical Applications
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- Techniques: Close Interval Potential Surveys (CIPS) and Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG)
- Managing and controlling stray current corrosion
- Preventive and corrective maintenance practices for CP systems
- Troubleshooting common CP system issues and ensuring system optimization
