Cathodic Protection System in the Oil & Gas Exploration Industry
Course Overview
Corrosion remains one of the most significant challenges in the oil and gas industry, especially for buried or submerged structures such as pipelines, tanks, offshore platforms, and marine assets. Cathodic Protection (CP) is one of the most effective methods for mitigating corrosion and ensuring long-term structural integrity of critical infrastructure.
This 5-day training course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of corrosion mechanisms and cathodic protection principles. It combines theoretical foundations with practical design exercises, real-world case studies, and hands-on demonstrations of monitoring and troubleshooting techniques.
Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, operate, and maintain both sacrificial and impressed current CP systems in line with international standards such as NACE, ISO, and DNV.
Why Attend?
- Comprehensive coverage of CP design, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Focus on practical application, including real case studies and field data interpretation.
- Delivered by experienced corrosion and integrity engineers.
- Integrates CP into broader structural integrity and asset life management frameworks.
- Offered online (live instructor-led) or on-site to suit client requirements.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of corrosion science and electrochemical reactions.
- Differentiate between galvanic (sacrificial) and impressed current (ICCP) systems and their applications.
- Design CP systems, including anode sizing, rectifier specification, and potential control.
- Conduct soil resistivity surveys and interpret data for CP design.
- Identify the influence of coatings, disbondment, and stray current interference on CP performance.
- Apply CP monitoring and survey methods such as CIPS, DCVG, and Pearson surveys.
- Troubleshoot CP system faults, rectifier failures, and anode degradation.
- Integrate CP monitoring data into an overall corrosion management plan.
- Understand health, safety, and environmental considerations in CP installation and maintenance.
- Hand-on/practical use of CP design tools such as ELTECH or CorrCAD software
Daily Course Content
Day 1 – Fundamentals of Corrosion and Protection
- Introduction to corrosion science and electrochemical theory.
- Economic and operational impact of corrosion in oil & gas assets.
- Types and mechanisms of corrosion (uniform, pitting, galvanic, stress corrosion cracking).
- Overview of corrosion control methods – coatings, inhibitors, and cathodic protection.
- Introduction to cathodic protection principles and standards (NACE, ISO, DNV).
Day 2 – Cathodic Protection Principles and System Types
- Understanding electrolytes, potential, and current flow in metals.
- Galvanic (sacrificial) CP systems – materials, configuration, and limitations.
- Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) – rectifiers, control, and performance.
- CP design criteria and protective potential ranges.
- Environmental and material factors influencing CP performance.
Day 3 – CP System Design and Integration with Coatings
- Site data collection and soil resistivity measurement methods.
- Current requirement calculations and anode sizing.
- Design of sacrificial and impressed current systems for pipelines, tanks, and offshore structures.
- Coating selection, disbondment effects, and compatibility with CP.
- Earthing and bonding considerations.
- Practical module on CP design using ELTECH or CorrCAD software
Day 4 – Installation, Monitoring, and Maintenance
- CP installation best practices for buried and submerged assets.
- Test stations, reference electrodes, and potential measurement techniques.
- Monitoring and survey methods: CIPS, DCVG, Pearson, and ON/OFF potential.
- Common operational issues – rectifier faults, anode depletion, stray currents.
- CP maintenance schedules, performance assessment, and fault diagnosis.
- Virtual field simulation for remote participants demonstrating CP survey techniques
Day 5 – Safety, Standards, and Corrosion Management
- Safety procedures in CP testing and maintenance.
- Troubleshooting field problems and case studies from the oil & gas industry.
- Integration of CP data with corrosion risk-based inspection (RBI) programmes.
- Overview of relevant codes and standards: NACE SP0169, ISO 15589, and DNV-RP-B401.
- Long-term asset integrity management and CP system optimization.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in corrosion prevention, pipeline integrity, and asset management, including:
- Corrosion and Integrity Engineers
- Maintenance and Inspection Engineers
- Pipeline and Static Equipment Engineers
- Project Engineers and Design Consultants
- Technical Supervisors and Field Technicians
- Asset Integrity Managers and Reliability Specialists
A basic understanding of corrosion principles and oil and gas operations is helpful, but not essential. Fundamental concepts will be covered during the course.
Included Materials
- Comprehensive course manual covering corrosion science, CP design principles, and field monitoring techniques.
- Design calculation templates and sample worksheets for sacrificial and impressed current systems.
- Access to ELTECH and CorrCAD software demonstrations for CP design and simulation.
- Case study compendium featuring real-world CP projects and troubleshooting examples.
- Field data sheets and examples of CIPS, DCVG, and Pearson survey reports.
- Digital copies of key international standards and reference guidelines (NACE, ISO, DNV excerpts).
- Assessment and answer pack for end-of-course quizzes and exercises.
Delivered by Specialists
This course is delivered by a team of corrosion and integrity engineering professionals with extensive field and design experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy industries. Our instructors are certified specialists with backgrounds in NACE, ICorr, and API standards, bringing a strong blend of academic insight and practical industry application. They have managed and commissioned CP systems for pipelines, offshore platforms, storage tanks, and marine assets across diverse environments. Through their expertise, participants benefit from real-world case discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and best-practice guidance aligned with international corrosion control frameworks.
Key Benefits
- Gain Practical Expertise: Develop hands-on competence in designing, operating, and maintaining both sacrificial and impressed current cathodic protection systems.
- Industry-Relevant Knowledge: Learn in accordance with international standards such as NACE SP0169, ISO 15589, and DNV-RP-B401, ensuring global professional applicability.
- Comprehensive Learning Experience: Combine theoretical foundations with real-world case studies, software-based design modules (ELTECH, CorrCAD), and virtual field simulations.
- Enhance Professional Credibility: Earn a Certificate of Completion recognized for career advancement in corrosion control and integrity management.
- Expert-Led Instruction: Benefit from training delivered by experienced corrosion and integrity engineers with extensive industry backgrounds.
- Flexible Delivery Options: Participate through live online sessions or on-site training, adaptable to organizational and individual learning needs.
- Integrative Approach: Understand how cathodic protection supports broader corrosion management and asset integrity strategies, ensuring long-term operational reliability.
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