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Postgraduate CUR-ENR500-2021

Principles of Corrosion

Break down the chemical and electrochemical reactions that drive corrosive processes. Analyse the corrosive behaviour of various types of metals. Uncover the different forms corrosion can take, such as stress cracking and localised corrosion.

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 19 Jul 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. describe fundamental chemical and electrochemical reactions involved in corrosion processes
  2. explain fundamental corrosion concepts, theory and principles
  3. apply corrosion theory to explain corrosion failures and prevention strategies from a global perspective
  4. critically evaluate data to determine the cause of corrosion and solutions for corrosion control
  5. communicate scientific information professionally and demonstrate academic integrity using appropriate writing and referencing conventions.
Topics covered
    • Introduction to corrosion, cost of corrosion, industries affected by corrosion
    • Corrosion cells and basic definitions
    • Corrosion thermodynamics (Nernst equation, Pourbaix diagram)
    • Forms of corrosion (uniform, galvanic)
    • Forms of corrosion (crevice, pitting corrosion)
    • Forms of corrosion (erosion corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement)
    • Electrochemical kinetics (Butler-Volmer equation, Stern-Geary)
    • Electrochemical kinetics (Tafel plot, Evan's diagram)
    • Corrosion monitoring techniques (Laboratory and field devices)
    • Corrosion prevention by impeding corrosion cell (Coating)
    • Corrosion prevention by changing thermodynamic (CP)
    • Corrosion prevention by influencing electrochemical kinetics (inhibitor)
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-ENR500C-Principles of Corrosion

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Description

In this subject, students will learn reduction and oxidation reactions (electrochemical process) which forms the fundamental of corrosion. Knowledge on electrochemistry will extend to corrosion cells, corrosion potentials, thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion. The focus will be on the application of Nernst equation (thermodynamics) to determine the likelihood of corrosion and the application of Butler-Volmer equations (kinetics) to determine corrosion rate. Different corrosion behaviour of various metals including passivity of passive alloys will be discussed. Various forms of corrosion such as localised corrosion, uniform corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, etc., will be investigated. The subject also covers corrosion testing, monitoring techniques, and prevention plans.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Report (20%)
  • Case Study (30%)
  • Final Invigilated Examination (50%)
Textbooks

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