Corrosion Under Insulation Specialist
Course overview
Asset integrity management is vital to reduce ongoing asset maintenance costs. Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is one of the leading causes of asset degradation and in turn leads to serious financial implications for asset owners.
- CUI is responsible for 40-60% of all piping maintenance costs
- Over 80% of piping leaks occur in diameters smaller than 4″
- CUI is associated with the most lengthy plant maintenance closures
Correct CUI management can significantly reduce asset and pipeline maintenance costs. This training course has been developed by industry experts and offers an insight into corrosion, corrosion under insulation and fireproofing, Inspection and management of assets.
Course content
- Introduction to CUI
- Why CUI Occurs
- Corrosion Fundamentals
- Forms of Corrosion
- Engineering Materials
- History of Insulation
- Introduction to Insulation
- Design Considerations to Minimise CUI
- Conducting Insulation Surveys
- Coatings for CUI
- Introduction to Thermal Metal Spray
- CUI Detection Methods
- Maintenance and Repair
- Standards and Industry Best Practices
Study time
16-24 hours over a 12 month period
Assessment centres
Online
Course fee
£595 + £65 examination fee + VAT
Certificate/Qualification
Certificate of Achievement in Corrosion Under Insulation Specialist accredited by Lloyd’s Register (valid for 5 years)
Career prospects
On completion of this course, students will have a detailed understanding of the CUI process to insulated and fireproofed structures. The course will provide students with industry knowledge on how to manage CUI with inspection and detection methods.
Following this course students should be considered for careers in insulation and coating systems used for the protection of structures and the specific testing of products.
Following this course students should be considered for careers in insulation and coating systems used for the protection of structures and the specific testing of products.
Entry criteria
There are no prerequisites to attend this course; however, personnel attending the course would benefit from:
• Painting Inspection qualification
• Insulation Inspector qualification
• Painting Inspection qualification
• Insulation Inspector qualification

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