Cathodic protection plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity of various structures that are buried in the ground, made of concrete, or immersed in water. This is particularly crucial in industries such as civil engineering, maritime operations, and petrochemical facilities. Understanding the basic principles of cathodic protection is essential, as a lack of knowledge in this area can lead to several problems. Accidents or failures in cathodic protection systems can have significant impacts on health, safety, and the environment.

Course Objectives:

Understand corrosion mechanisms for various metals, especially carbon steel
Describe the characteristics of cathodic protection systems (sacrificial anode and impressed current)
Identify the limits of each technology and their applicability
Understand basic code requirements (API, CSA and NACE)
Supervise basic cathodic protection work and maintenance

Who Should Attend?

Mechanical & Civil Engineers
Technologists
Project Managers

Course Outlines:

Properties of metals & alloys
Corrosion mechanisms
Cathodic protection theory
Sacrificial anodes
Impressed current
Design basics
Applications & causes of failure
Case studies

Introduction

Properties of metals and alloys
Corrosion mechanisms and electromotive force
Electrolytic circuits and cathodic protection theory

Sacrificial anodes

Type of sacrificial anodes
Design basics
Advantages/disadvantages

Impressed current

Type of permanent anodes
Design basics
Advantages/disadvantages

Case studies and mistakes to avoid

Typical applications (tanks, pipelines, marine structure, rebar in concrete
Typical causes of failures (installation, maintenance, stray current)
Common code and standards (API, CSA et NACE)

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