Microbiologically Induced Corrosion
PostgraduateCUR-ENR5502021
Course information for 2021 intake
Combine the basics of microbiology and concepts of corrosion to form your understanding of microbial influenced corrosion. Explore different materials and environments, from soil to oilfields. Discuss risk assessment, monitoring and controls.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- describe and explain fundamental principles involved in Microbial Influenced Corrosion, including concepts of corrosion and the basics of microbiology
- apply fundamental knowledge to explain Microbial Influenced Corrosion occurring in complex environments
- compare different approaches used in Microbial Influenced Corrosion assessment and monitoring, and interpret the data produced by these approaches
- evaluate a corrosion situation and select appropriate mitigation and control techniques.
- Microbiology Basics
- MIC causative microorganisms and Biofilms
- MIC Mechanisms and effect of materials/alloying elements
- Reservoir souring and MIC in Oilfields
- MIC in freshwater and seawater environments
- MIC in specific environments (soil, atmospheric, storage)
- Diagnosing MIC: Traditional and molecular microbiology methods
- MIC risk assessment models and Monitoring
- Advanced methods and research approaches to study MIC
- Biocides and Chemical treatments
- Coatings and Cathodic protection
- Novel approaches for fouling and MIC control
In this subject, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Microbial Influenced Corrosion (MIC), basics of microbiology, microorganisms that cause MIC and biofilm formation. MIC mechanisms on different materials and in different environments focusing on reservoir souring, MIC in oilfields, soil, storage tanks and atmospheric, will be explained. Different MIC behavior in seawater and freshwater will be discussed along with MIC monitoring and assessment techniques, such as traditional and molecular microbiology methods. Students will study various MIC controls including chemical treatments, coating, cathodic protection, and approaches preventing fouling.
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- Presentation (25%)
- Analysis and Review (25%)
- Final Invigilated Examination (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
CUR-ENR500-Principles of Corrosion (no longer available)
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
CUR-ENR550C-Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (no longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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