ADVANCED MATERIALS PRESERVATION
“Extending Asset Life and Performance through Proactive Materials Protection Strategies”
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Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 06 – 08 Jan 2025 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 05 – 07 Mar 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Materials degradation is one of the costliest and safety-critical issues faced in industries such as oil & gas, power, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. Corrosion, contamination, and environmental exposure can lead to equipment failure, production downtime, and health and safety risks.
This intensive three-day training course focuses on advanced materials preservation techniques for extending the service life of industrial assets. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of protective coatings, cathodic protection, inspection strategies, and preservation practices during commissioning, shutdown, and storage periods.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand common mechanisms of material degradation and failure.
- Select and apply appropriate preservation methods for different materials and environments.
- Evaluate protective coating systems and cathodic protection techniques.
- Implement preservation strategies during lay-up, storage, or shutdown.
- Integrate inspection, monitoring, and documentation practices into preservation programs.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and reduce lifecycle maintenance costs.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Improve the longevity and reliability of critical equipment and structures.
- Minimize costs and risks associated with corrosion and deterioration.
- Apply the latest industry best practices and international preservation standards.
- Reduce rework, delays, and failures during commissioning and startup.
- Ensure asset readiness during planned or extended shutdowns.
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Maintenance engineers and planners
- Mechanical and materials engineers
- Integrity, reliability, and asset management professionals
- QA/QC inspectors and corrosion specialists
- Operations personnel responsible for asset preservation
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Corrosion control and preservation techniques
- Coating system evaluation and specification
- Preservation planning and execution during shutdown
- Inspection and verification of materials condition
- Risk-based decision-making in asset protection
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Reduced material failure and asset degradation
- Fewer preservation-related delays during project handover or commissioning
- Better protection of spare parts, piping, and rotating equipment in storage
- Improved compliance with asset integrity and safety standards
- Enhanced lifecycle performance of critical materials and components
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Technical Briefings – Mechanisms, standards, and application principles
- Case Studies – Failures due to poor preservation and lessons learned
- Templates – Preservation checklists, inspection forms, and coating logs
- Workshops – Surface prep, protective system selection, preservation planning
- Group Exercises – Risk-based preservation strategy design
- Instructor Feedback – Real-world applications and guidance
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Fundamentals of Material Degradation and Preservation Needs
Module 1: Understanding Material Deterioration (07:30 – 09:30)
- Common degradation mechanisms: corrosion, oxidation, contamination
- Effects of temperature, humidity, and chemical exposure
- Vulnerable asset categories: piping, tanks, rotating equipment
Module 2: Introduction to Preservation Planning (09:45 – 11:15)
- Preservation lifecycle and timing: pre-commissioning, storage, shutdown
- Asset criticality and preservation risk assessment
- Key international standards: NACE, ISO, ASTM
Module 3: Preservation Program Components (11:30 – 01:00)
- Documentation, tagging, and inspection routines
- Responsibilities and interfaces across departments
- Material-specific needs and preservation windows
Module 4: Workshop – Preservation Audit Planning (02:00 – 03:30)
- Participants plan a basic audit for shutdown-phase equipment
Day 2: Coating Systems, Cathodic Protection & Storage Strategy
Module 5: Protective Coating Systems (07:30 – 09:30)
- Paint types, surface prep, and coating selection
- Dry film thickness (DFT) checks and holiday testing
- Common coating failures and prevention
Module 6: Cathodic Protection and Passive Systems (09:45 – 11:15)
- Galvanic and impressed current systems
- CP for underground piping, tanks, and marine assets
- Monitoring and testing effectiveness
Module 7: Preservation for Storage and Shutdown (11:30 – 01:00)
- Temporary preservation vs. long-term lay-up
- Inserting, sealing, oil misting, and desiccants
- Rotating equipment and turbine preservation techniques
Module 8: Simulation – Developing a Storage Preservation Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
- Group designs a preservation plan for multiple asset types in storage
Day 3: Monitoring, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Module 9: Inspection and Verification Methods (07:30 – 09:30)
- Visual inspection, NDT methods, corrosion coupons
- Documenting compliance with preservation specs
- Checklists and record-keeping for handover and audits
Module 10: Failure Analysis and Lessons Learned (09:45 – 11:15)
- Root cause analysis of preservation failures
- Identifying gaps in process, training, or planning
- Learning from cross-industry case studies
Module 11: Optimizing and Sustaining Preservation Programs (11:30 – 01:00)
- Building a preservation culture in operations and maintenance
- Roles of contractors, OEMs, and suppliers in preservation
- Continual improvement using KPIs and audit results
Module 12: Final Workshop – Preservation Strategy Review (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams review and present their facility-wide preservation strategy
Certification
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Materials Preservation, recognizing their ability to develop and implement effective preservation strategies for industrial assets and infrastructure.