TUESDAY, MAY 6 to THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008
WESTERN STATES CORROSION SEMINAR is proud to offer this 3-day course once again. It presents corrosion and cathodic protection (CP) fundamentals, basic test equipment, monitoring and conducting CP tests, rectifier maintenance, safety considerations, and record keeping. In addition to classroom instruction and discussion, students participate in hands-on training.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Corrosion Fundamental - Basic Chemistry, Electrochemical Corrosion, Corrosion Rate
- Basic Electricity - Electrical Terms, Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law, Electrical Circuits
- Cathodic Protection - Theory, Galvanic Anode Systems,Impressed Current Systems
- Basic Instrumentation and Measurements - Voltmeter, Reference Cells, Ammeter, Current Shunt, Amp-Clamp, Ohmmeter, Diode Bias, Resistivity Meter, Multimeters, Rectifier Measurements
- Supplementary Instrumentation and Measurement Equipment - Data Loggers, Pipe Locators, Resistivity Meters, Isolation Testers, Current Interrupters, Test Current Sources, Test Leads, Shunts
- Monitoring Cathodic Protection - Polarization, Criteria for CP, Reasons for Monitoring, Monitoring CP
- Rectifier Maintenance - Routine Maintenance, Basic Troubleshooting
- Safety - Electrical Safety, Explosions or Ignitions, Gases
- NACE Standards and Glossary - RP0169 and RP0285
- Practice Quiz and Field Lab Sheets
PRE-REQUISITES - An understanding of basic electricity and a minimum 240 hours of actual CP testing related work experience are seriously recommended.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - Cathodic protection field personnel, technicians, and those desiring recognition as a "CP Tester" should attend this course.
REGISTRATION FEE - The fee for the CP Tester Course is $640 and includes course manual, 3 lunches, continuous refreshments, and 2 evening social hours.
Tuesday and Wednesday night single-occupancy lodging with complimentary breakfast and dinner is available for the convenience of the attendee commuting from out of the area for $110 per person per night. Monday and Thursday night lodging with complimentary breakfast is available for $95 per person per night. Room check-in is available after 3 pm. Monday and Thursday night dinners may be purchased separately in the dining room. Please call Kellogg West at 909-869-2222 to verify the dining room hours and cost. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
EXAM - A CP Tester in Training exam that includes a written and practical test will be given. Those who successfully complete the written and hands-on portion of the exam and have documented work experience within the last year are qualified to become recognized as a "CP Tester" as defined in Code 40 CFR 280.12 of the Code of the Federal Regulations. A certificate of completion will be included upon passing the written exam and the hands-on practical test.
Contact us if you have any questions about our seminar and courses.
Sylvia Hall
Ameron International
8627 S. Atlantic Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone Number: 323 564 6626
Fax Number: 323 563 8208
info@westernstatescorrosion.org
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