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Advanced Cathodic Protection Techniques (Specification, Design, Commissioning, Testing & Monitoring)
Course Description
Cathodic protection (CP) is a proven method for preventing corrosion in steel structures exposed to aggressive environments such as seawater, soil, and concrete. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of CP principles, design, implementation, commissioning, testing, and monitoring. Key applications include marine and offshore structures, buried pipelines, storage tanks, and reinforced concrete structures. Attendees will also gain insights into advanced CP monitoring systems, troubleshooting techniques, and compliance with industry standards.

The course will provide detailed information on cathodic protection specification, design, commissioning, testing and monitoring. The candidates will gain advanced knowledge and skills in cathodic protection of common types of steel structures immersed in waters, buried in soils and imbedded in concrete. They will learn the principles and applications of advanced sensors and monitoring systems for cathodic protection monitoring, condition survey, diagnosis and troubleshooting. Facility owners will benefit from the enhanced safety and reduced maintenance costs.

The course will provide detailed information on cathodic protection specification, design, commissioning, testing and monitoring. The candidates will gain advanced knowledge and skills in cathodic protection of common types of steel structures immersed in waters, buried in soils and imbedded in concrete. They will learn the principles and applications of advanced sensors and monitoring systems for cathodic protection monitoring, condition survey, diagnosis and troubleshooting. Facility owners will benefit from the enhanced safety and reduced maintenance costs.

This course is designed for professionals responsible for corrosion prevention, pipeline integrity, and asset protection, including:

    • Corrosion Control Engineers & Technicians
    • Process & Mechanical Engineers
    • Metallurgists & Material Selection Personnel
    • Inspection & Maintenance Supervisors
    • Operations & Asset Management Personnel
    • Oil & Gas Production Facility Personnel
    • Plant Contractors & Team Leaders

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

  • Lectures
  • Workshop & Work Presentation
  • Case Studies and Practical Exercise
  • Videos and General Discussions

Fundamentals of Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

    • Electrochemical principles of corrosion
    • Corrosion mechanisms in marine, soil, and concrete environments
    • Cathodic protection principles and polarization effects

Practical Aspects of Cathodic Protection

    • Structure potentials and CP criteria
    • Determining current density requirements
    • Effect of coatings on CP system performance
    • CP system optimization: Is 100 mV polarization shift enough?

Ground Bed & Electrode Resistance Calculations

    • Electrical resistivity and its impact on CP performance
    • Resistance of ground connections and non-uniform electrolytes
    • Ground bed design considerations for buried pipelines and offshore structures

Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP)

    • Operating principles and applications
    • Anode materials and their selection
    • Anode life estimation and performance calculations

Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP)

    • System design and key components
    • Selection of anodes: Consumable vs. permanent ICCP anodes
    • DC power sources for CP systems
    • Cable selection and connection best practices

CP System Design & Specification

    • Overview of international standards (NACE, ISO, DNV, ASTM)
    • CP system specification and design objectives
    • Determining current requirements and system capacity
    • Anode quantity calculations and placement strategy
    • Monitoring facility design for effective CP assessment

Cathodic Protection for Various Applications

    • Buried Pipelines & Storage Tanks
    • Marine & Offshore Structures (Ships, Jetties, Submarine Pipelines)
    • Concrete Structures (Bridges, Reinforced Concrete, Parking Garages)
    • Advanced CP solutions for unique structural conditions

CP System Interference & Stray Current Control

    • Identifying sources of CP interference
    • Mitigation techniques for AC/DC interference
    • Testing and monitoring interference effects

CP System Commissioning, Testing & Monitoring

    • Initial commissioning procedures for new CP systems
    • Field measurement techniques (e.g., 4-wire Wenner method)
    • Advanced CP monitoring using remote sensors & data loggers
    • Recordkeeping and compliance with industry standards

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
FAC100-02
2026-04-05
Manama
USD 5450
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FAC100-03
2026-07-05
Casablanca
USD 5950
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FAC100-05
2026-10-04
Dubai
USD 5450
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