NACE; Direct Assessment Course
Direct Assessment
The Direct Assessment course will concentrate on internal, external and stress corrosion cracking
direct assessment along with pre and post assessment, quality assurance, data analysis and
integration, and remediation and mitigation activities.
The course will also cover the benefits and limitations of Direct Assessment, its relationship to an
overall integrity assessment program and industry standards, regulations and best practices.
The course is presented in a format of lecture, discussion, and group exercises.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals responsible for implementation and/or management of an integrity program for a pipeline
system with an emphasis on integrity verification and maintenance optimization.
Learning Objectives
Describe DA and the relationship to an overall pipeline corrosion integrity management
program
Recognize the benefits and limitations of DA
Recall standards related to DA
Differentiate DA from other pipeline integrity methods
Perform quality assurance
Establish corrosion rates
Explain responsibilities of the operator and/or service provider
Categorize the DA Phases:
Pre-assessment
Indirect inspections
Direct examinations
Post-assessment
Recognize the different types of DA:
External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)
Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA)
Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment (SCCDA)
Confirmatory Direct Assessment (DA)
Prerequisites
Required
There are no required prerequisites for this course.
End of course exam
Successful completion of the written exam is required to earn a certificate of completion.
Related NACE Institute Certifications
PCIM Technologist
Address: 35 Ebn Sandr Street, 1st Floor, Saraya El-Kobba, Cairo-Egypt
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Course Hours
Start Time End Time
Day 1 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Day 2 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Day 3 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Day 4 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Day 5 8:00 AM 12:00 PM
Hope that meets your requirements and satisfaction.
For more information or clarification, please go through website (www.nace.org), or feel free to
contact us at your convenience.
Best regards
Maged Shams
Trustee NACE Cairo Egypt Section
Address: 35 Ebn Sandr Street, 1st Floor, Saraya El-Kobba, Cairo-Egypt
Tel.Fax: (+202) 22569141 Mobile No: (+2) 01146035198
E-Mail:
[email protected] &
[email protected] Web: www.nace-egypt.org