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Detail Engineering of                                                         Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
Piping Systems                                                                (MIC) in Engineering Terms

PD410                                                                         PD778 NEW!

Detail engineering in piping projects consists of the engineering,            Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) concerns the influence
design, detail and layout of process and utility equipment, piping and        of micro-organisms in the corrosion of metals. This three-day course
instrumentation. This three-day course provides participants with             explores how different systems become vulnerable to MIC, as well the
the background required to design, engineer and complete piping               facts and “myths” in the recognition and treatment of MIC.
assignments.
                                                                              The course begins with a review of electrochemical corrosion, continues
This course should be of interest to people employed in any area that         with a definition and characterization of MIC, and an assessment
piping is present (Refinery, Chemical, Power, Pulp and Paper, Utility, etc.)  of past and existing MIC theories. Participants discuss laboratory
The course introduces engineers, designers and construction personnel         and field methods employed to recognize MIC and their respective
to the various procedures involved in the development and engineering         treatment methods (physical-mechanical, chemical, electrical, magnetic
of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Equipment Plot Plans         and microbiological) for MIC. In addition, the course examines the
and Piping Arrangements. Additional material shall cover pipie sizing,        shortcomings of some techniques, such as smart pigging or cathodic
pump calculations and piping stress analysis.                                 protection, in the determination and mitigation of MIC.

Traditionally, there has been little formal training in this area and design  The course concludes with a review of industry myths about recognition,   DESIGN AND MATERIALS � PUBLIC COURSES
decisions often have to be made based on practical considerations             prevention, and mitigation of MIC. Students participate in five in-class
without formulae or code reinforcement. Completing piping drawings            exercises, which allow them to share their experience, while acquiring
take up the majority of man-hours in the design of a process plant.           more practical skills and knowledge about MIC.

Each participant will receive a copy of the book Detail Engineering and       You Will Learn To
Layout of Piping Systems, by Bob Wilson. It is recommended that you           • Explain the importance of routine recognition and treatment methods
bring a laptop with you to class.                                             • Describe mitigation methods for microbial corrosion
                                                                              • Estimate the required resources necessary to control MIC effectively
You Will Learn To                                                             • Discern MIC from other types of corrosion manifestations
• Produce pipe sizing calculations and complete pressure drop                 • Describe the methods for materials selection and biocide control
                                                                              • Explain MIC misconceptions and differentiate “myths” from “realities”
   calculations                                                               • Describe practices for the prevention and mitigation of MIC
• Select and size pumps and equipment
• Prepare equipment specifications and drawings                               Who Should Attend
• Interpret piping specifications, instrumentation and process control        This course is for engineers involved in corrosion, asset integrity,
• Specify piping components, valves and fittings, piping hangers and          maintenance, or material selection. It is also valuable for pipeline
                                                                              engineers, plant engineers, technical inspectors, principal and senior
   supports                                                                   asset managers, and plant engineers.
• Perform a static piping stress analysis
                                                                              Instructor Reza Javaherdashti
Who Should Attend                                                             3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Piping engineering and design personnel wishing to expand their               Member $1,990 / List Price $2,090
knowledge of piping and instrumentation; engineers, designers, CAD
operators and draftspersons in the piping fi eld; practicing engineers
and designers who may have experience in related disciplines and
wish to expand their knowledge of the piping area; piping fabricators,
contractors and suppliers wishing to understand the relationship of
manufacture and fabrication to the design, layout and construction of
piping systems

Special Requirements
The instructor requests that each participant brings his/her laptop to
class.

Instructor Bob Wilson
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member $1,990 / List Price $2,090

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