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SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS 2023 PDF FILES
FUNDAMENTALS
- Fundamental of Corrosion Mathematics and Electricity
- Pipeline Locating
- Fundamentals of Corrosion
- Introduction to Cathodic Protection
- Review of the day
- Pipeline Electrical Isolation Methods
- Fundamental Introduction to Pipeline Coatings
- Fundamentals of Rectifier Monitoring
- Introduction to Pipe-to-Soil Potential Measurements
BASICS
- Basic Electricity
- Corrosion Fundamentals
- Corrosion Control Methods
- Introduction to Pipeline Coatings
- Potential Measurement
- Resistance and Current Measurements
- Rectifier Basics
- Regulatory Compliance
INTERMEDIATE
- Corrosion Cells in Action
- Installation of Galvanic Anodes
- Installation of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems
- Criteria for Cathodic Protection
- Corrosion Control for Pipelines
- Static Stray Current Interference Testing
- Troubleshooting Cathodic Protection Systems
- Rectifier Maintenance
ADVANCED
- Pipe-to-Soil Potential Surveys and Analysis
- AC Interference Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
- Materials for Cathodic Protection
- Eval of Underground Coatings Using Aboveground Techniques
- Dynamic Stray Current Analysis
- Design of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems
- Design of Galvanic Cathodic Protection Systems
- MIC Inspection and Testing
COATINGS
- Fundamentals of Pipeline Coatings
- Coating Failures & Case Histories
- Field Coatings with Shrinkable Sleeves
- Fusion Bonded Epoxy Pipeline Coatings & Mill Inspection Techniques
- Critical Application Steps for Two-Part Epoxies
- Coating Selection for Underground Service
- Evaluation and Selection of Directional Drill Pipe Coatings
- Quality Control Instrumentation for Paint and Coating Installations
- Above Ground Coatings for New Construction & Maintenance Painting
PIPELINE INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
- Pipeline Integrity and Standards
- Data Integration
- ECDA Indirect Inspection Tools - CIS
- ECDA Indirect Inspection Tools-DCVG-ACVG Current Attenuation
- In-Line Inspection Standards Methods Tools
- AC Mitigation
- Atmospheric Corrosion Integrity Management
- Difficult To Pig Pipelines
- SCC Direct Inspections
- Supplemental Inspection Techniques
- Corrosion Regulations DOT/PHMSA Perspective
TECHNOLOGY TODAY
- In-Line Inspection Data Interpretation
- DC Coupons AC Coupons
- Remote Data Acquisition for CP Compliance and Pipeline Integrity Management
- Pipeline Integrity-Lessons Learned From PHMSA Closed Cases
- Today's ILI
- AC Corrosion Issues
- Lightning and Over Voltage Protection for Pipelines
- Decoupler Interaction with CP Systems
- Common Anomalies Detected with In-Line Inspection
- Pipelines and Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor
- ECDA 4-Step Process Overview
- Conducting Close Interval Potential Surveys
INTERNAL CORROSION
- Introduction to Internal Corrosion
- Developing an Internal Corrosion Program
- RNG Gas Quality
- Monitoring Techniques and Selection
- Dead Leg IC Investigation Analysis
- Field Sampling and Testing
- Introduction to Mic
- NDT Methods
- IC Mega Rule Changes
SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS
- Troubleshooting Cathodic Protection Rectifiers
- Understanding the Reference Electrode
- Field Techniques Tips, Tricks, & Techniques Lessons Learned
- Well Pad Considerations
- Troubleshooting Isolation
- Metal IR Mapping