Corrosion (theory and engineering)

• describe electrochemical theory of corrosion and types of corrosion and mechanisms
• select optimal corrosion testing by electrochemical methods and estimate corrosion rates
• evaluate the relationship between a metals microstructure and its ability to resist corrosion
• identify and apply international standards in the area of corrosion
• plan and carry out a corrosion case-study taken from industry and produce a damage analysis report
• suggest solutions to corrosion problems including making changes in materials selection or the use of inhibitors
• evaluate new materials and new material applications involving metals and polymers for which corrosion is major issue
• describe the importance of corrosion for sustainable constructions and how to deal with it

The course will start with a consideration of corrosion related degradation of metallic materials, but will also consider degradation of polymers.
The course is divided into theoretical and practical parts, in which the practicals demonstrate and allow application of the theory learned.
The course will start by considering the thermodynamics of corrosion and will consider polarization phenomena, including principles for the estimation of corrosion rates. The course will consider various forms of corrosion, including combined corrosion and mechanical factors (wear, fatigue, etc) that can cause accelerated degradation of materials.
During the course, emphasis will be placed on the choice of solutions that can eliminate or reduce corrosion and material degradation, and importance in relation to sustainability. In connection with the practical part of the course, training in the application of software to make thermodynamic calculations, as well as literature searches and identification of relevant standards, will be given. In connection with the practical part of the course it will be possible to used advanced equipment to characterize the corrosion of materials in selected environments.

41661/41680/41684, Materials science e.g. 41650/41659/41681/41683/41657/41686

Lectures, tutorials and 5 reports.

Maximum: 32.

Please be aware that this course has a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.