What is MIC?
Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is corrosion affected by the presence or activity of microorganisms in biofilms on the surface of the corroding material – a problem that threatens assets in many industries, including oil and gas, water and wastewater, and maritime.
Course highlights
- Oil and gas/industrial operations that introduce the threat of MIC
- Consequences of MIC in oil and gas/industrial operations
- MIC management in oil and gas/industrial operations
- Roles of qPCR and DNA sequencing in threat assessment and MIC mitigation
- Recognizing the limitations of culture-based methods
- Understanding how microbes live, grow, and influence corrosion
- Incorporating MMM into a multiple line of evidence approach for corrosion assessment
- Interpreting MMM and monitoring results using case study examples
- Review best practices: sampling strategies and procedure
Featured lecturers
- Bradley Stevenson, University of Oklahoma
- Daniel Betancourt, Intertek
- Renato De Paula, Nalco Champion
- Juan Sanz, Tuboscope/NOV Wellbore Technologies
Learning objectives
- Identify common types of assets affected by MIC and why they are susceptible
- Discuss the causes of MIC
- Recall the strategies for mitigating MIC (chemical solutions versus physical methods)
- Recognize how mitigation strategies are used to protect susceptible assets
- Describe how data from field and laboratory testing helps diagnose and mitigate MIC
Who should attend
Professionals from the following company types:
- Manufacturers of coatings systems designed to protect fuel systems
- Fuel end users
- Fuel storage custodians
- Depot managers of hydrocarbon powered vehicles
- Engineers and scientists
- Project managers for industrial facilities
- Oil and gas operators
- Wastewater management personnel
Course Completion
Successful completion of the course is required to earn a certificate of course completion. Requirements are specific to each course and may include a combination of attendance, daily assessments, activities, quizzes, or knowledge checks.
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