In The Refining Industry: Nace Corrosion Control

Completing the course is a primary requirement for professionals seeking to advance their careers in asset integrity and refinery management. Damage Mechanisms Affecting Catalytic Reformer Units

: Analyze raw data from corrosion probes and non-destructive testing (NDT) to make informed maintenance decisions.

: Learn to implement protection through material selection, chemical inhibitors, cathodic and anodic protection, and protective coatings. NACE Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry

The course, now administered by AMPP (the organization formed by the merger of NACE and SSPC), is an intensive technical program designed to mitigate the massive economic and safety risks posed by corrosion in refineries. With corrosion costs in the U.S. refining sector estimated at over $3.6 billion annually, this course serves as the foundational training for the Refining Corrosion Technologist certification. Core Curriculum & Learning Objectives

: Understand electrochemical processes and both high- and low-temperature corrosion principles. Completing the course is a primary requirement for

: Gain insights into how specific units—such as desalters, atmospheric distillation, and overhead systems—are susceptible to unique failure modes. Professional Impact & Certification

: Recognize specific refinery threats like high-temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA), naphthenic acid corrosion, and ammonium bisulfide (NH4HS) corrosion. The course, now administered by AMPP (the organization

The program focuses on identifying specific corrosion mechanisms across various refinery process units and applying proven mitigation strategies throughout an asset's lifecycle.