Oil Field Corrosion

This course will teach you the basics of the corrosion process, the methods used to monitor the rate of corrosion and the control techniques used to protect equipment. By successfully controlling corrosion, the destructive effects can be minimized, and the operation of the lease can be more profitable.

Target Audience

Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.

You Will Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Describe the chemical process of corrosion.
• Describe how substances move through the four parts of a corrosion cell.
• Describe the electrochemical process of corrosion and the three factors that affect corrosion rate.
• Identify the types of corrosion cells that can form under different conditions.
• Describe signs of damage that can result from corrosion.
• Describe the types and evidence of corrosion damage.
• Describe the different types of corrosion agents.
• Describe different ways to monitor corrosion.
• Describe how to properly monitor equipment to test for corrosion.
• Describe the types of equipment that measure corrosion.
• Describe the types of chemicals that can be used to treat corrosion.
• Identify how to properly apply chemicals.
• Describe how to prevent corrosion by controlling oxygen.
• Identify substances that can be used as a protective coating and which materials help prevent corrosion.
• Describe the different types of cathodic protection.
• Describe the types of corrosion protection used on downhole equipment.

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