Corrosion Management for Petrochemical Professionals

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program offers an extensive exploration of corrosion management tailored for professionals in the petrochemical industry. 

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• 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 the environment, protective coatings, and cathodic and anodic protection.

• Give examples of control corrosion by a selection of design and engineering materials, modification of the 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.

Targeted Audience:

• Design engineers, Process engineers, Procurement agents.

• Maintenance planners.

• Service company representatives who support refineries.

• Corrosion and equipment engineers.

• Metallurgists.

• Inspectors and inspection supervisors.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Surface Production Operations Management:

• Overview of surface production operations.

• Importance of effective management in enhancing productivity.

• Introduction to key concepts and terminology.

• Overview of common challenges and their solutions.

• Case studies highlighting successful management strategies.

Unit 2:

Safety Protocols and Regulatory Compliance:

• Understanding safety regulations and standards.

• Implementation of safety protocols in surface production operations.

• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Emergency response procedures.

• Compliance with environmental regulations.

Unit 3:

Equipment Maintenance and Optimization:

• Importance of equipment maintenance in production operations.

• Preventive maintenance strategies.

• Troubleshooting common equipment issues.

• Techniques for optimizing equipment performance.

• Utilization of technology for predictive maintenance.

Unit 4:

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Overview of production planning processes.

• Factors influencing production scheduling.

• Techniques for effective production scheduling.

• Balancing production demands with resource availability.

• Strategies for adapting to changing production requirements.

Unit 5:

Quality Control and Continuous Improvement:

• Importance of quality control in surface production operations.

• Implementing quality assurance processes.

• Monitoring and analyzing production data for quality control.

• Root cause analysis for addressing quality issues.

• Continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.