Industrial Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion

By: Tesfa Haile
Instructor-Led

Industrial Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion

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About the course

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC), also known as bio-corrosion, is the corrosion of metals and degradation of non-metallic materials because of the metabolic activity of microorganisms. Many industries are known to be affected by MIC, including oil and gas, water and wastewater, and nuclear power plants, among others.

This 3-day MIC course aims to provide engineers with a thorough understanding of the causes of microbiologically influenced corrosion, its recognition, treatment, mitigation, testing and monitoring, and prevention. Upon completion of this training course, the participants will be able to identify the different forms of corrosion damage caused by different types of bacteria, the mechanisms of MIC in different industries and apply appropriate strategies and methods to mitigate systems affected by MIC. Guidelines for MIC field sampling and testing to assess the susceptibility of systems to MIC also form part of the syllabus.

The course consists of 21 hour of online live sessions with the instructor. All training content is provided through your EngineeringTrainer account.

Instructor-Led
21hr
21 PDH Credit
English
INCO4001

Meet your instructor

Instructor

Tesfa Haile

Microbiologically Initiated Corrosion, Project Management

Managing Director of Genesis Data Solutions

Learning Outcomes

After this course, you...
• will have learned about different types of microorganisms and their corrosion mechanisms applicable to various industries including the oil and gas, and water and wastewater industries, and understand the specific conditions that promote MIC,
• understand the various field and laboratory MIC Monitoring Techniques such as culture methods, direct methods, and molecular microbiological methods (MMM) and how these can be used in practice,
• know how MIC can be prevented or mitigated through mechanical cleaning, chemical application, and cathodic protection,
• have seen several detailed MIC case studies; to understand the causes of corrosion incidents, their consequences, and the lessons learned,
• have the skills to play a proactive role in managing MIC risks in your facility,
• have enhanced your professional competence in microbiology, materials science, and engineering.

Who should attend this course

Those looking to learn about MIC and how to manage it in industrial situations:
• Engineers and Technicians; Asset and Facility Managers
• Inspection and Maintenance Personnel
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals
• Project Managers and Consultants
• Regulatory and Compliance Personnel