MATERIALS & CORROSION ENGINEERING FOR THE ONSHORE, OFFSHORE & SUBSEA ENVIRONMENT
Protecting Critical Infrastructure through Advanced Materials and Corrosion Control Strategies
Course Schedule
| Venue (InHouse) | Fees |
|---|---|
| At Your Organization Premises | Ask For The Quotation |
Course Introduction
This comprehensive course explores the selection of engineering materials and the management of corrosion challenges across onshore, offshore, and subsea oil & gas environments. Participants will develop a deep understanding of how materials behave in harsh environments, the mechanisms of corrosion, and how to select appropriate protection and monitoring methods. Through real-world case studies and industry practices, the course emphasizes design, integrity assurance, and lifecycle management in energy operations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key corrosion mechanisms in different environments
- Select and evaluate materials for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance
- Apply appropriate corrosion protection systems (coatings, CP, inhibitors)
- Design with corrosion in mind for subsea, offshore, and onshore facilities
- Interpret corrosion monitoring data and inspection results
Key Benefits of Attending
- Gain technical expertise essential for infrastructure reliability
- Minimize downtime and failure due to corrosion-related issues
- Enhance asset lifecycle performance with correct material selection
- Stay aligned with industry standards such as NACE, ISO, and API
Intended Audience
- Corrosion and materials engineers
- Mechanical and pipeline engineers
- Asset integrity professionals
- Offshore & subsea operations engineers
- Project engineers and maintenance planners
- HSE and quality assurance specialists
Individual Benefits
- Improve technical decision-making on material and design selection
- Enhance understanding of failure mechanisms and how to mitigate them
- Increase value as a multidisciplinary contributor in asset integrity projects
- Acquire practical skills applicable across project lifecycles
Organization Benefits
- Reduce costly equipment failures and maintenance overheads
- Extend asset service life through proper materials and corrosion strategies
- Comply with international codes and standards for safety and performance
- Strengthen project design, operations, and inspection teams
Instructional Methdology
- Expert-led lectures with visual examples
- Real case studies from global oil & gas assets
- Interactive problem-solving and design exercises
- Corrosion testing interpretation and field report analysis
- Group discussions and peer learning
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (Customizable)
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1 – Introduction to Materials & Corrosion in Harsh Environments
- Module 1 (07:30 – 09:30): Basics of Materials Engineering & Environmental Exposure
- Module 2 (09:45 – 11:15): Corrosion Science: Mechanisms and Forms (General, Pitting, Crevice, etc.)
- Module 3 (11:30 – 01:00): Onshore vs Offshore vs Subsea: Environmental Challenges and Design Impacts
Day 2 – Material Selection and Compatibility
- Module 4 (07:30 – 09:30): Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys for Oil & Gas Applications
- Module 5 (09:45 – 11:15): Material Compatibility, Degradation, and Failure Modes
- Module 6 (11:30 – 01:00): Subsea and Sour Service Considerations in Material Selection (H2S, CO2, Chlorides)
Day 3 – Corrosion Protection Systems
- Module 7 (07:30 – 09:30): Cathodic Protection (Galvanic & Impressed Current)
- Module 8 (09:45 – 11:15): Coatings: Types, Selection Criteria, and Failures
- Module 9 (11:30 – 01:00): Corrosion Inhibitors and Their Application Methods
Day 4 – Inspection, Monitoring, and Risk Assessment
- Module 10 (07:30 – 09:30): Corrosion Monitoring Technologies (ER, LPR, UT, etc.)
- Module 11 (09:45 – 11:15): Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Fitness-for-Service Approaches
- Module 12 (11:30 – 01:00): Failure Analysis and Reporting for Corrosion Cases
Day 5 – Design Integration and Case Studies
- Module 13 (07:30 – 09:30): Designing for Corrosion Resistance in Pipelines, FPSOs, and Topsides
- Module 14 (09:45 – 11:15): Integrated Corrosion Management Programs (ICMPs)
- Module 15 (11:30 – 01:00): Real Industry Case Studies and Final Wrap-Up Session
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Materials & Corrosion Engineering, demonstrating their applied knowledge of corrosion control and engineering materials across energy infrastructures.