Training Courses

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In-Person Training

The in-person cathodic protection course combines theoretical instruction with practical laboratory work. The principal tests available in Pahvaz's educational and research laboratory include:

  1. Natural potential test of different structures in different electrolytes
  2. Mixed-potential measurement of steel and copper
  3. Soil resistivity, pH, and electrolyte temperature measurement
  4. Open-circuit potential test of sacrificial anodes
  5. Observation of galvanic corrosion between an anode and cathode
  6. Closed-circuit potential test of sacrificial anodes
  7. Internal tank protection with sacrificial anodes
  8. Cathodic protection of a steel structure in water
  9. Pipe ON and instant-OFF potential test for an impressed-current system
  10. Protective-potential measurement of a tank-bottom plate with an MMO titanium ribbon anode
  11. 100 mV potential-shift test for a tank
  12. Protective potential of a tank-bottom plate with an MMO titanium perimeter anode
  13. Internal tank protective-potential test with a tubular MMO titanium anode
  14. Cathodic protection of a tank with a geomembrane liner
  15. Cathodic protection of a tank with a bituminous floor coating, compared with an uncoated tank
  16. Grounding and cathodic-protection interference test
  17. Potential test with and without an isolating joint
  18. Protective-current distribution test along a pipeline
  19. Comparison of sacrificial-anode and impressed-current systems for a pipeline
  20. Assessment of the effect of anode-to-pipeline distance
  21. Interaction test between two energized cathodic protection systems using two transformer rectifiers
  22. Steel pipeline casing test
  23. Reference-electrode calibration
  24. Connection and contact-resistance test
  25. ...

Online Training

Pahvaz Academy offers cathodic protection training for engineers, inspectors, and industry specialists. The courses are practical and project-focused, covering corrosion fundamentals through CP design, inspection, and troubleshooting.

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NACE Certification

Pahvaz personnel hold valid international certification from NACE, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. This technical background, combined with hands-on project experience, supports the company's training, consulting, and engineering decisions in cathodic protection.

NACE certificate

Cathodic Protection Design Calculation Software

Pahvaz Academy online calculators are built for the moments when you need to check design decisions quickly and clearly before moving forward. Enter the main project inputs and turn assumptions into defensible numbers.

  • Free ribbon anode length calculation for cathodic protection of tank bottoms
  • Magnesium and zinc sacrificial anode calculations for pipelines based on surface area, temperature, coating type, and selected anode
  • Zinc and aluminum sacrificial anode calculations for internal tank bottoms
  • Current requirement, selected anode weight, and anode quantity checks in an online workflow

Start with the free ribbon anode calculator, then use the specialized pipeline and tank tools when the design needs more detail.

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Cathodic Protection Training

Leveraging its expert specialists, Pahvaz offers training courses in the following areas:

  • Fundamentals of Electrochemical Corrosion
  • Introductory Course on Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Advanced Course on Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Introduction to Equipment Used in Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Cathodic Protection References and Standards
  • Design of Cathodic Protection Systems for Pipelines
  • Design of Cathodic Protection Systems for Aboveground Storage Tanks (External and Internal)
  • Design of Cathodic Protection Systems for Underground Tanks (Buried Drums/Vessels)
  • Design of Cathodic Protection Systems for Complex Plants
  • Design of Cathodic Protection for Concrete
  • Design of Cathodic Protection for Marine Structures
  • Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Assessment and Troubleshooting of Existing Cathodic Protection Systems

Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) Training

Expert-led VCI courses include:

  • Introduction to VCI technology
  • Standards-based requirements
  • VCI system design
  • Required equipment
  • Installation and execution requirements

Specialized Consulting

With up-to-date technical knowledge, extensive practical experience, and seasoned specialists, Pahvaz Company provides technical and engineering consulting services in corrosion protection. These services are designed to enhance safety, improve equipment performance, extend service life, and reduce maintenance and repair costs. Pahvaz Company's main consulting areas include:

Pahvaz works alongside clients and contractors with an independent engineering approach, offering practical recommendations suited to each project's conditions.