At the end of this course, the students; 1) Evaluates the definition and economic dimension of corrosion. 2) Understands corrosive environments and the electrochemical basis of corrosion. 3) Understands the basic concepts and methods in measuring corrosion rate and makes calculations on this subject. 4) Diagnoses types of corrosion and interprets ways to prevent corrosion types. 5) Understands the principles of protection against corrosion. 6) Understands cathodic and anodic protection methods. 7) Understands the principles of material selection in corrosion control. 8) Understands the environmental precautions and principles of material design in corrosion control.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
It includes topics such as Factors Affecting the Service Life of Metallic Materials, Electrochemical Corrosion, Effect of Acids, Alkalis and Water, Environmental Effects, Stress, Expansion and Effect of Structure, Passivity and Inhibition, Protective Coatings, Film Formation and Expansion Theories.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Definition and importance of corrosion, Economic losses due to corrosion
2nd Week
corrosive environments
3rd Week
Electrochemical fundamentals of corrosion, corrosion cell, corrosion formation
4th Week
Polarization and its types, hydrogen overpotential, effect of polarization on corrosion rate
5th Week
Passivity, corrosion rate calculation methods
6th Week
Classification and types of corrosion, Homogeneous corrosion, galvanic corrosion