Corrosion Awareness

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an introduction to corrosion in the Oil and Gas Industry

Target Audience: All relevant personnel

Learning Objectives

LO1 Define what is meant by corrosion and explain why it poses a risk to the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2 Identify areas where corrosion is commonly found in oil and gas facilities

LO3 Identify the elements which are necessary for corrosion to occur

LO4 Identify the main corrodents found in oil and gas facilities and explain how these can cause corrosion

LO5 Identify different types of corrosion

LO6 Explain how corrosion can impact wells and flowlines

LO7 Explain how corrosion can impact plant and pipelines

LO8 Explain how corrosion can impact gas systems

LO9 Explain how corrosion can impact water systems

LO10 Explain how corrosion can impact deadleg areas

LO11 Identify areas where external corrosion is most prevalent

LO12 Describe corrosion control measures

LO13 Explain how to play your part in minimising corrosion