Corrosion Engineering – The Theory and Practice of Corrosion Control - A University of Surrey Short Course

Introduction
Course Delivery, Dates and Location
Course Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Course Content
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Recommended Background Reading
Short Courses as Part of a Masters MSc Degree

Introduction

The theory of corrosion and the practice of corrosion control are covered in the Corrosion Engineering course. The emphasis is on the basic theory of electrochemistry and oxidation as this is essential in the understanding of metal corrosion. The thermodynamic and kinetic aspects are discussed together with metallurgical considerations. Using this foundation, methods for reducing, controlling or preventing corrosion are described.

Course Delivery, Dates and Location

The Corrosion Engineering course is delivered in an intensive 1-week programme, from May 17 to May 21, 2010 at the University of Surrey, Guildford

Course Aims and Objectives

The Corrosion Engineering course aims to:

Cover the basic theory of electrochemistry and oxidation as this is essential in the understanding of metallic corrosion.
Discuss the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects together with metallurgical considerations.
Describe, using this foundation, the methods which can be used to reduce, control or even prevent corrosion

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Corrosion Engineering course and associated assessment package, students will be able to:

Describe various forms of corrosion together with their causes.
Understand the different methods of corrosion prevention and be able to specify a suitable technique for a given application.

Course Content

The Corrosion Engineering course covers the following topics:

Fundamentals of Electrochemistry: Pourbaix and Polarisation Diagrams
Fundamentals of High Temperature Oxidation
Uniform and Galvanic Corrosion
Passivation
Environmentally Assisted Corrosion
Pitting Corrosion
Marine Corrosion
Biological Corrosion
High Temperature Corrosion in Industrial Environments
Coatings for Protection against High Temperature Corrosion
Cathodic and Anodic Protection
Corrosion Inhibitors
Formulation of Paints
Corrosion Protection of Paints
Test Methods in Corrosion
Polarisation and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
Scanning Probe Techniques
Surface Analysis and Microscopy
Corrosion in Light Metals in Aircraft
Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete

Methods of Teaching/Learning

The Corrosion Engineering course is taught over an intensive five day teaching period including lectures, tutorials, problem solving and laboratory sessions, followed by assessment package of a nominal 120 hours work, to be submitted within six months (part-time) or six weeks (full-time) of the end of the course week.

Total student learning time 150 hours.

Short Courses as Part of a Masters MSc Degree

Short courses are carefully constructed to form modular components of the MSc degree programmes. Each course is complete in itself and can also be undertaken by delegates seeking experience in specific subjects for professional development. Comments from past students demonstrate the value of these intensive learning experiences.

All short courses have been recognised for CPD by the Institute of Materials.

Posted November 2009

For more information please contact Lesley Watts
URL: http://portal.surrey.ac.uk/portal/page?_pageid=822,1938857&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Tel.: +44 (0)1483 689378

Date Added: Nov 11, 2009