The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is delighted to offer the Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) training course to meet the increasing demand from industry.
MIC is the least understood phenomenon of corrosion despite it has been identified as the prime cause of a number of high-profile failures around the world with devastating effect on health and safety, reliability and finance of operations, company reputation and the environment. It is estimated that 20% of all corrosion failures are primarily due to the metabolic activities of microorganisms in industrial systems. This amounts to an estimated annual cost of USD 2.5 billion to the oil and gas industry.
The state-of-the art course provides expert knowledge on MIC threat, identification, and mitigation technologies. The last over three decades of research and hand-on field experience, provided in depth understanding of industrial and oilfield microbiology. The introduction of molecular microbiology methods to industry enhanced microbial characterisation and the development of more effective monitoring and prevention techniques.
The course uses case studies to share best practices to control the spiraling MIC and associated microbial colonisation cases in different natural and industrial systems around the globe. Microbes colonise systems with traces of water leading to detrimental effect on most industries including oil and gas, water treatment and filtration/reverse osmosis, infrastructure including accelerate low water corrosion (ALWC), heat exchangers and cooling systems, paper industry, and nuclear energy. It also addresses future trends regarding the development of effective modelling to better predict MIC and to ensure targeted treatment.
The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of MIC and is offered in three formats to meet the demand of various industries at different levels of proficiency as follows:
| Proficiency level | Certified MIC Technologist |
A five-day course covering theoretical and practical sessions with a focus on providing detailed knowledge on handling and developing a MIC control program including setting sampling and monitoring strategies, data interpretation and presentation and identification of potential risks. This course includes a half day for taking a certification exam paper on the last day. An ICorr Certified MIC Technologist certificate is provided on passing the exam. |
| MIC Technologist |
A four-day course similar to the Certified MIC Technologist course but without the certification exam on the last day. A certificate of attendance is awarded.
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| Awareness Level |
A one-day course providing an overview of the MIC phenomenon with a focus on comprehending and managing MIC. It is designed for managers and stake holders wanting to understand the risks and mechanisms to ensure cost avoidance but are not MIC practitioners. A certificate of attendance is awarded
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| · Who should attend |
The course will be of considerable benefit to managers, consultants, project leaders, industrial biologists, corrosion technologists, engineers, scientists, students, contractors, field management and technical staff.
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| · Cost of the course |
The fee for the one-day course is GBP £800 +VAT and for the four-day course is GBP £2,000 +VAT. For those wishing to take the exam after the four-day course there is an additional cost of GBP £500 +VAT. (VAT is reclaimable by VAT registered companies). These costs are based on attending the course in the UK. |
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The Institute of Corrosion is happy to discuss your needs and to deliver the course either at;
- ICorr headquarter in the United Kingdom, or
- Your premises around the world.
The course is delivered by Dr. Tony Rizk, a world-renowned expert with many years of practical experience.
Currently, the course is available only in a classroom format, although an on-line format will be developed in the future.
To help us plan the initial availability of this long-awaited course we would appreciate feedback on your interest as follows:
I am interested:
- The ICorr Certified MIC Technologist course (including certification exam) in the UK
- The four-day course in the UK
- The one-day course in the UK.
- Discussing the option to bring the course to a location of your choosing.
- Other feedback
 Please send your feedback to: admin@icorr.org.
Download PDF – ICorr MIC Course Information Leaflet
