Training Seminar: Advanced Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

Course: Advanced Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

Who Should Attend:

• Technicians
• Materials Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• QA Managers

Prerequisites: Basic Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

Course Outline:

Introduction to Corrosion & Cathodic Protection: Theory and Practical Applications

1. Background Review – Corrosion as an Electrochemical Process
2. Corrosion Control Methods – Materials Selection, Coatings and Cathodic Protection
3. Measurement of CP Circuits – Potential, Resistance, Current
4. CP Potential Measurements – Reference Cells, Survey Methods, Criteria for CP
5. Galvanic (Sacrificial Anode) CP Systems
6. Impressed Current CP Systems
7. Coating Selection for Cathodic Protection Application
8. Installation Procedures and CP Evaluations using Test Points
9. Stray Current Interference – Examples & Mitigation Measures
10. Records, Maintenance and Troubleshooting – System Information, Inspection Records, Routine Maintenance Schedules, Troubleshooting Basics
11. Basic Concepts for CP Design and Materials Selection
12. Cathodic Protection Modeling in Different Soil Environments
13. Examples, Experiments and Practical Problem Solving.