Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry
Introduction
The Refining Corrosion Technologist certification is targeted at individuals who are responsible for identifying, locating, and controlling corrosion in refinery environments. Those applying for this certification should possess an understanding of refinery process unit-specific corrosion mechanisms.
From the proximity of assets to saltwater, to the production and storage of hazardous chemicals, refineries pose unique challenges that require specialized training to combat corrosion. The coursework covers the effects of corrosion on the production environment and addresses methods to implement corrosion control throughout the full lifecycle, from material selection and design to maintenance.
Learning objectives
- Identify the various forms of corrosion and the specific mechanisms that result in each form.
- Define electrochemical processes and concepts.
- Recognize the different types of corrosive environments that affect corrosion.
- Give examples as to how and when to use control corrosion methods of design, materials selection, modification of environment, protective coatings, and cathodic and anodic protection.
- Give examples of control corrosion by selection of design and engineering materials, modification of environment, cathodic and anodic protection, and protective coatings.
- Discuss corrosion monitoring techniques using testing, inspection, specimen exposure, electrochemical methods, water chemistry, and analysis of deposits.
Who should pursue and apply?
The following certification is targeted at individuals who are responsible for identifying, locating and controlling corrosion in refinery environments. This includes:
- Design engineers
- Process engineers
- Procurement agents
- Maintenance planners
- Service company representatives who support refineries
- Corrosion and equipment engineers
- Metallurgists
- Inspectors and inspection supervisors