Description & Outline

A Comprehensive Program

Course Description

Corrosion College provides an understanding of the process of corrosion through 15 hours of intensive instruction conducted by professionals in the field of corrosion protection.

Learning retention is enhanced through a comprehensive curriculum including case studies,  interactive virtual presentations, and instruction detailing the proper installation and use of anti-corrosion products.

Corrosion College grants 15 PDH to participants for successful course completion. Credits are available from Texas A&M, Kilgore College, American Institute of Architects, or PDH Engineer.

 

Course Outline

Corrosion Loss & Damage

  • Cost of Corrosion
  • Risk Management
  • Safety
  • Profitability Impact

Theory of Corrosion

  • Basic Corrosion Cell
  • Corrosive Environmental Conditions
  • Types of Corrosive Attack
  • Corrosion Performance of Common Metals
  • Corrosion By-Products
  • Protective Films

Corrosion Prevention

  • Material Selection
  • Alteration of Environment
  • Design Issues
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Coatings 

Applications

  • Destructive, Non-Destructive, & Accelerated Testing
  • Safety & Performance Testing
  • Labels & Listings
  • Specifications
  • Application Case Studies

Installation

  • Proper Installation Practices
  • Proper Installation Tools
  • Installation Certification