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Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

University of Manchester

If you've encountered rusty car bodies, leaking pipes, or tarnished silverware, you've witnessed corrosion. This comprehensive course from the University of Manchester covers the principles of corrosion, cathodic protection, surface engineering, and oilfield corrosion and control.

  • Understand the environmental consequences and economic impact of corrosion.
  • Learn about the principles of corrosion and its types, including galvanic and passivity.
  • Explore cathodic protection techniques and the design of protection systems.
  • Gain insights into surface engineering techniques and coating performance.
  • Delve into oilfield corrosion, including its impact on materials in the oil and gas industry, corrosion control, and management.

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Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering
Course Modules

This course consists of four modules covering Principles of Corrosion, Cathodic Protection, Surface Engineering, and Oilfield Corrosion and Control, providing comprehensive insights into the science and engineering of corrosion.

Week 1: Principles of Corrosion

This module introduces the principles of corrosion, covering the rusting of steel, types of corrosion, galvanic cells, passivity, and the corrosion of zinc. It also explores the measurement of corrosion and the thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion processes.

Week 2: Cathodic Protection

Explore the principles and practical aspects of cathodic protection, including potential decay tests, design of protection systems, and protection of reinforced concrete structures. Gain insights into the application of cathodic protection in various contexts.

Week 3: Surface Engineering

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of surface engineering techniques for corrosion protection, including coating performance, industrial challenges, and the various methods used in surface engineering. Learn about the practical applications of these techniques across industries.

Week 4: Oilfield Corrosion and Control

Delve into the complexities of oilfield corrosion and control, covering the impact of fluid flow, scales and deposits, sweet and sour corrosion, corrosion inhibitors, and corrosion management, monitoring, and inspection in the oil and gas industry.

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