The principles of establishing, overseeing, and preserving an internal corrosion control program as a component of a comprehensive pipeline integrity management program are covered in the ICP - Basic Principles course. Internal corrosion of liquid and natural gas pipelines used for gathering, storing, and transmission systems is the main topic of this introductory level course. Lectures, group projects, case studies, and practical field testing utilizing various tools and methods for identifying and tracking internal corrosion comprise the classroom curriculum. This course has no prerequisites, although it is advised to have completed a basic corrosion course, four years of internal corrosion work, a high school diploma, or a GED.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, the participants should be able to:

Identify the types of corrosion, influencing key environmental variables, and methods to control corrosion.
Monitor corrosion through devices and tests, including analysis of gas, liquid and sludge/solid samples, coupons, and electrical probes ü Examine exposed surfaces and be able to determine the root cause of corrosion
Perform integrity assessment methods including internal corrosion direct assessment, in-line inspection, and hydrostatic testing
Proper selection of mitigation methods such as:
Chemical treatment by biocides and corrosion inhibitors
Facilities maintenance including the use of pigs, clearing drips, and clearing valves
Internal coatings
Cathodic protection only for internal protection of tanks
Facility design considerations

Who Should Attend?

Individuals responsible for the management of internal corrosion control program for pipeline systems including:

Implementation
Maintenance
Engineering

Course Outlines:

Identify the types of corrosion, influencing key environmental variables, and methods to control corrosion.
Monitor corrosion through devices and tests, including analysis of gas, liquid and sludge/solid samples, coupons, and electrical probes ü Examine exposed surfaces and be able to determine the root cause of corrosion
Perform integrity assessment methods including internal corrosion direct assessment, in-line inspection, and hydrostatic testing
Proper selection of mitigation methods such as:

Chemical treatment by biocides and corrosion inhibitors
Facilities maintenance including use of pigs, clearing drips, and clearing valves
Internal coatings
Cathodic protection only for internal protection of tanks
Facility design considerations

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