AMPP Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist Exam Syllabus

A. Corrosion Theory
1. Understand the composition of a basic corrosion cell and the electrochemical reactions.
2. Understand and identify forms of corrosion, corrosion mechanisms, and corrosive species.
3. Understand and identify the various operating conditions, environments, and facilities and how they impact the internal corrosion process.

A. Assessment Methods
1. Identify the characteristics of indirect and direct methods used for detecting and evaluating
internal corrosion severities.
2. Describe the conditions used to determine between indirect versus direct methods.
B. Indirect Methods
1. Identify the components in a gas, liquid, or solid analysis used to assess the environment for
internal corrosion.
2. Understand the components typical of physical tests, chemical tests (dissolved gases), cations,
and anions that characterize liquid and solids analysis.
3. Identify the methods of analysis that can be used determine levels of constituents.
4. Understand and apply the various models used to predict internal corrosion.
5. Understand and utilize proper collection and preservation techniques of liquids and solid
samples on internal surface of piping/components for field and laboratory testing.
6. Understand the criteria for selecting an indirect assessment method/technique.
C. Direct Methods
1. Understand the factors for selecting the appropriate device for evaluating corrosion severity.
2. Be familiar with the parameters used in designing monitoring systems.
3. Identify tools and methods required to perform a comprehensive corrosion investigation and
the criteria for selecting a direct assessment method/technique.
4. Understand and utilize the proper appropriate techniques used to preserve
corroded/damaged piping components when conducting an investigation.
5. Understand the limitations of corrosion detection devices commonly used.
6. Be familiar with the types and purposes of corrosion coupons.
7. Be familiar with the types and purposes of electronic probes.
D. Locating Internal Corrosion Damage
1. Identify parameters involved in hydrostatic testing.
2. Understand the limitations of hydrostatic testing.
3. Understand the criteria for selecting an inspection tool.
4. Identify ILI compatibility assessment factors.
5. Understand ILI design factors considered for new construction.
6. Understand the components of an ILI data analysis and be able to interpret ILI data.
7. Be familiar with the four-step process of ICDA.
8. Understand ICDA pre-assessment objectives.
9. Identify the factors considered in ICDA feasibility assessment.
10. Understand ICDA indirect inspection objectives.
11. Understand the application of flow models for system analysis and ICDA.
12. Understand the ICDA detailed examination process.
13. Understand ICDA post-assessment factors used in determining reassessment intervals.
14. Identify other methods used in locating internal corrosion damage and utilize these methods
when appropriate.
E. System Evaluation Strategy and Techniques
1. Understand the importance and role of each strategy and technique considered when
designing an internal corrosion control program.
2. Understand the parameters used to weight and validate data integrity.
3. Utilize assessment data to implement a new or modify an internal corrosion control program.
4. Recognize when additional information is required and be able to recommend the method or
technique that should be utilized to acquire the information.
F. Monitoring Strategy and Techniques
1. Have knowledge of and understand the various methods and techniques used for monitoring
a pipeline environment for internal corrosion.
2. Understand the criteria for selection of a monitoring method/technique.
3. Identify operating parameters that may contribute to internal corrosion and utilize this
information in the selection process.
4. Understand operating parameters that influence monitoring plans.
5. Be able to interpret data collected and recommend if corrective action is needed.
6. Implement an appropriate monitoring strategy for a given pipeline environment.

A. Mitigation Methods
1. Identify when design and operational parameters can be used to mitigate corrosion,
including proper materials selection.
2. Recognize maintenance pigging as a form to control internal corrosion.
3. Have knowledge of the types of corrosion inhibitors commonly used.
4. Understand the conditions that influence the selection of chemicals and utilize this
information when selecting a mitigation method.
5. Have knowledge of the type of biocides commonly used.
6. Recognize other factors that influence chemical change.
B. Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Methods
1. Understand the different of types of corrosion mitigation, including the criteria for selecting
the most appropriate method for a given internal pipeline environment.
2. Identify the various operating regimes for proper application of mitigation strategies.
3. Identify the various operating conditions that influence the selection of types of pigs used.
C. Implementing Mitigation Methods
1. Understand the various operating conditions that influence when implementation should
occur.
2. Understand the importance of training in implementation of mitigation and monitoring
methods.
D. Determining Effectiveness
1. Understand the various operating conditions that influence an effective program strategy.
2. Identify available technologies used to evaluate program effectiveness.

A. Data Integration
1. Understand the significance of key data and data relationships.
2. Recognize the various operating conditions that influence data results.
3. Understand individual components of data interpretation.
4. Be able to implement an internal corrosion integrity plan as directed.

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