TAI 200
Materials and Corrosion Engineering
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAI 200 | 9-10 July 2026 | Oslo | 4400 |
| TAI 200 | 23-25 September 2026 | Online | 3990 |
* Prices are subject to VAT and local terms. Ph.D. students, groups (≥ 3 persons) and early bird registrants (8 weeks in advance) are entitled to a DISCOUNT!
COURSE OVERVIEW
The oil and gas industry employs a vast and complex number of varying types of assets within the production, processing, transport and distribution portfolio. All assets are based on specific and exacting specifications in terms of design, constructability, durability, operability and maintainability in order to meet their operational performance parameters; and in many cases under harsh and aggressive environments. In this respect therefore, the fundamental consideration for any asset starts with the correct design and selection of materials. This forms the backbone of all oil and gas equipment; without which no assets can be designed, fabricated and operated to provide safe and secure operational performance over the asset life.
In designing and selecting the correct material ‘for the job’ due consideration must be given to the operating parameters in which the assets are to be employed, which include, but not limited to the environment, design and operating pressures and temperatures, process fluid characteristics, fluid flow rates and so on. Similarly, considerations must also be given to the reaction between materials and its operating environment where the potential for corrosion exists – the onset of corrosion causing a systematic material degradation until such time the asset cannot perform as originally intended.
This course will provide all delegates a detailed insight into the ‘world of materials and its importance in being able to select materials correctly – not only in terms of technical suitability, weldability, strength, and toughness but similarly materials costs and availability, and the associated risks where incorrect materials are selected. Further, the course will present the typical materials employed within the oil and gas industry – metallic, non-metallic and elastomers for the onshore, offshore and subsea environment, manufacturing, material characteristics and physical testing, corrosion types and mechanisms and industry recognised mitigation measures.
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1: Introduction to Materials Selection
o Materials classification for the oil and gas industry
o C-steels
o Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRAs)
o Non-metallics and composites
o Selection process – criteria for selection
o Deciding on the ‘optimum’ material
o Consideration of internal and external environments
o Flow conditions
o Materials and process fluids data
o Metallic materials – properties - Strength, corrosion resistance, ductility, weldability, toughness
o Carbon Equivalent (CE)
o Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN)
o Non-metallic materials
o Materials manufacture and testing
o Putting it all together – production, processing and transport assets
o Materials and Corrosion Codes & Standards
o Interactive Discussions, Videos
Day 2 : Corrosion Engineering Basics
o What is corrosion? – the impact and risks on oil and gas assets –
o Why manage corrosion?
o Corrosion in the oil and gas industry, and oil and gas operational assets
o Corrosion and the overall influence on oil and gas operations – corrosion and safety risks
o Dealing with corrosion in terms of asset design, fabrication, installation and operations
o Case Studies, Interactive Discussions
Day 3: Corrosion – Mechanisms, Types, Corrosion Evaluation, and Testing
- Understanding typical corrosion forms and corrosion mechanisms for oil and assets - pitting, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), microbial corrosion (MIC), H2S, CO2 hydrogen induced cracking (HIC), corrosion fatigue, erosion corrosion, CUI
- Corrosion Testing – codes, standards and typical test methodologies
- Corrosion models, corrosion rate evaluation, corrosion software
- Case Studies, Interactive Discussions, and Worked Examples
Day 4: Corrosion Management
o Corrosion monitoring – monitoring tools and techniques
o Cathodic Protection (CP) – theory and practical applications – ICCP, Sacrificial Anodes
o What are coatings? And Why Do We Need Them? - Coating types and uses
o Coatings application and testing
o International Codes & Standards
o Chemical treatment (inhibitors, biocides scavengers)
o Case Studies, Interactive Discussions
Day 5: An Introduction to Corrosion Integrity Management – Interaction with HSE Management
o What is integrity anyway?
o Corrosion hazards and corrosion risk assessment
o The RoadMap to Corrosion Integrity Management - corrosion as a threat to Asset Integrity - the importance of maintaining asset integrity for oil and gas assets – risk-based inspections
o Integration of Corrosion and Safety Management – key elements – policies, organisation, roles and responsibilities, planning, performance measurements, audit review, corrosion management information flows
o Health and Safety Management – key elements
o Providing integrity management solutions – controlling and managing the risk of corrosion threats and failure
o Criticality analyses/ FMECA
o Interactive Discussions
INSTRUCTOR
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
This course is designed for the following disciplines, but not necessarily limited to the following:
o Materials and Corrosion
o Integrity Management
o Welding
o Process
o Flow Assurance
o Operations & Maintenance
o Construction and Installation
o Health and Safety
o Facilities Engineering & Management
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The learning objectives of this course shall be to provide all delegates with -
o An introduction into oil and gas industry sectors – upstream and midstream processes and activities.
o Acquire fundamental knowledge of materials – metallics, non-metallics and elastomers – material characteristics, steel metallurgy.
o Learn how materials perform in different environment – onshore, offshore, subsea, low and high temperature, aggressive environments
o Understand how materials are manufactured and tested – materials international codes and standards.
o Understanding ‘asset failure’ – degradation types and mechanisms, root cause analyses, the consequences of asset failure.
o Special topic – detailed insight into materials behaviour within sour gas (hydrogen sulphide) environment, materials testing, knowledge and application of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
o Acquire knowledge of corrosion, electrochemical basis for corrosion, types and mechanisms and the effects on oil and gas equipment – upstream and midstream sector.
o Corrosion protection – mitigation measures, Cathodic Protection (CP) design, use and types of anti-corrosion coatings, corrosion related international codes and standards; and Corrosion monitoring – tools and techniques.
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