Basic Corrosion and Cathodic Protection 

WORKSHOP DETAILS
WHEN:	Tuesday Sept. 29, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
WHERE:	Sewall Center for Leadership, Robert Morris University 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA, 15108
COST:	$200
REGISTRATION:	Submit the attached form by mail, fax to 412-397-2593 or e-mail cares@rmu.edu. You can also register by phone at 412-397-3692 or online at www.rmu.edu/cares.

This course presents a very practical approach to identifying, assessing and controlling corrosion of below-grade structures. It is designed for technicians, engineers and those interested in understanding corrosion, mechanisms, and procedures that can be used to mitigate. This comprehensive course covers three principal areas of interest: Corrosion Fundamentals, Cathodic Protection Basics and Introduction to CP Design.Many case histories are highlighted throughout the course.

 

BASIC CORROSION & CATHODIC PROTECTION COURSE

1. Essential Background Review.
2. Control of Corrosion (Coatings, Cathodic Protection, Insulated Joints) Bonds.
3. Measurement of CP Circuits (Potential, Resistance, Current).
4. CP Potential Measurement and Criteria (Reference Cells, Survey Methods & Analysis, Criteria for CP).
5. Galvanic (Sacrificial) CP Systems (Materials & Types, Installation Procedures, Test Points).
6. Impressed Current CP Systems (Materials & Types, Rectifiers, Installation Procedures, Test Points).
7. Coatings Selection for Cathodic Protection Application
8. Stray Current (Dynamic Interference, Static Interference, Examples & Mitigation Measures).
9. Records, Maintenance and Troubleshooting (System Information, Inspection Records, Routine Maintenance Schedules, Troubleshooting Basics).
10. Introduction to CP Design and Materials (Basic concepts for CP system design).
11. Cathodic Protection Modeling in Different Soil Environments
12. Examples, Experiments and Practical Problem Solving.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe general concepts of corrosion and different forms of corrosion, corrosion mechanisms, and measurement techniques
• Identify methods to mitigate corrosion including coatings and cathodic protection
• Describe general concepts of cathodic protection, protection criteria, and trouble-shooting methods

BIOGRAPHIES
Dr. Zamanzadeh is a materials specialist with over 25 years of practical experience in the fields of failure analysis and materials characterization. Dr. Zamanzadeh’s degrees include a B.S. and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering as well as a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Pennsylvania State University.
He holds four certifications from NACE International that includes Materials Selection and Design Specialist, Corrosion Specialist, Cathodic Protection and Coating Specialist. In 1993 he began Matco Associates, where his research resulted in a series of patents and several new hot dipped alloy products. Dr. Zamanzadeh is the recipient for the 2007 NACE Fellow Honor as well as the ASM Fellow Award for his long term and
distinguished contributions to the field of materials science and engineering. Other awards include the NACE Outstanding Service Award (1996) and the ASM Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2004).

Geoff Rhodes, Technical Director and Corrosion Group Manager, has a diverse background involving production, research and development aspects of specialty steels with special emphasis on powder metals and high-performance corrosion resistant alloys. Since coming to Matco, he has conducted several projects involving corrosion investigations, failure analysis and materials characterization. In addition, he has spearheaded Matco’s expanding cathodic protection services, managing projects involving cathodic protection close interval surveys, trouble shooting, design and repair. Particular areas of expertise include metallographic, mechanical and physical property evaluations of materials including mechanical, corrosion and oxidation assisted failure analysis.

FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER

By Fax:	412-397-2593
By E-mail:	cares@rmu.edu
By Web:	www.rmu.edu/cares
By Mail:	Robert Morris University 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108