FIFTY IMPORTANT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANT CORROSION/MATERIALS SPECIALIST

摘要

There are several key roles in any fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) group in a hydrocarbon processing facility. One of those roles is that of the corrosion/materials subject matter expert (C/M SME). API 510/570 defines the Corrosion Specialist (synonym for C/M SME) as: "A person acceptable to the owner/user who is knowledgeable and experienced in the specific process chemistries, degradation mechanisms, materials selection, corrosion mitigation methods, corrosion monitoring techniques, and their impact on equipment and piping systems." In this article, the roles and responsibilities (R&R) of the C/M SME will be outlined as I see them, fully recognizing that there is probably no one person out there with all the knowledge and skills suggested herein. Rather, the C/M SME, by consulting with other specialists, should be regarded as a composite of all entities necessary to properly address C/M requirements and issues within the operating facility. Those other specialists may be experts in various corrosion mechanisms, materials issues, or corrosion mitigation methods (e.g., HF acid C/M SMEs, cathodic protection (CP) specialists, coatings specialists, welding/fabrication SMEs, etc.).