| Course Name | API 651 Cathodic Protection for Tank Bottoms |
| Authorization | API (American Petroleum Institute) |
| Qualification Details | Preparation Course training + Exam |
| Preparation Course details | Done By ATC Trainer (8 days of training) |
| Official Course | N/A |
| Exam Details | Theory, Specific Done by done by ATC Trainer (Qualified API 653 Above Ground Tanks Inspection) |
| Authorized Trainers & ID | Abdullah Nassrullah, (API ID: 104842), Ammar A. Hashim, (API ID: 87467), Abdulazeez M. Saeed (API ID: 104843), and Yahya Khadim (API ID: 104845). |
Brief Details:
The Cathodic Protection Technician course provides intermediate-level training in both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques for testing and evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of both galvanic and impressed current CP systems and to gather design data. Classroom instruction is comprised of lectures and hands-on training, including using equipment and instruments for CP testing.
Course Objectives:
- Test and troubleshoot rectifier component parts
- Perform simulated CP-related field tests (including interrupted structure-to-electrolyte potentials, current requirement, continuity, shorted road/railroad casing and, layer soil resistivity tests) and evaluate the results.
- Perform tests to verify the presence of stray current interference (primarily related to underground pipelines) and recommend method(s) to mitigate the interference
- Conduct and interpret different current measurements
- Interpret voltage (IR) free readings, polarization formation and decay tests
- Maintain records, including data plotting and analysis
- Summarize induced AC voltage on pipelines and the methods of mitigation
- Purpose and uses of corrosion coupon test stations
- Depending on the jurisdiction review code CP criteria requirements related to CP
ATC take a mission to give the candidate training in Refining Corrosion, especially in the oil and gas and Manufacturing Sectors, as per NACE, AMMP and ATC written practice, to give the candidate a clear vision and basics about the theory of Corrosion and practical experience to be able to be proactive personnel at the site.
ATC keeps a Qualified and experienced trainer to take the mission of training and delive