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CHE
327
Corrosion Engineering
Theories and principles of corrosion and prevention, localized corrosion, pitting, crevice corrosion, cavitation, metallurgical factors, welding problems, material selection, stress corrosion, cracking corrosion, fatigue, inspection, nondestructive testing, water treatment for boilers and condensers, chemical cleaning flue gas attack, corrosion testing evaluation and simulation, corrosion monitoring and cathode protection.
Prerequisites:
Completion of 90 Credit hours
0640327
(3-0-3)

Prerequisites by Topic:

  • General Chemistry.
  • Kinetics.
  • Thermodynamics.
  • Mass and Energy Balance.
  • Organic Chemistry.

Textbook(s):

  • Corrosion Engineering. Mars G. Fontana, Mc Graw-Hill, 2005.

Reference(s):

  • Principles and prevention of Corrosion, Denny A.Jones, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ., 1996.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction (3 hours).
  • Corrosion Principle (6 hours).
  • The Electrochemical concept and corrosion (9 hours).
  • Different types of Corrosion (12 hours).
  • Corrosion Testing and Monitoring (6 hours).
  • Corrosion control (9 hours).

Assessment Criteria:

  1. Homework
  2. Quizzes
  3. Mid-Term Exams
  4. Final Exam
  5. Term Project

Course Objectives:

  1. Review different types of corrosion, causes and mechanism [1, 2]
  2. Learn measuring techniques and prevention methods [1, 2]
  3. Understand importance of the corrosion engineering to the industry to Kuwait and its impact on the industry, environment, and natural resources. [3]

Performance Criteria:

Objective 1:

Students will be able to:

1. Apply chemistry and thermodynamics knowledge to know corrosion. (1)

2. Distinguish one form of corrosion from other. (1, 4)

3. Familiarize with different measuring techniques. (6)

Objective 2:

Students will be able to:

1. Understand all possible prevention methods applied in corrosion control. (1, 4)

2. Take up a real practical example and identify the type of corrosion and prepare a full detailed report including mechanism, measuring techniques, prevention methods. (3, 4, 7)

3. Give an oral presentation of his/her project to show confidence and knowledge (3, 4, 7)

ABET Category Content:

Engineering Science: 2 Credits or 67%

Engineering Design: 1 Credit or 33%

Course Classification

Student Outcomes Level (L, M, H) Relevant Activities
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. H Students lean to identify types of corrosion and apply engineering and design methods to combat and reduce their effect on public health and safety, as well as reduce global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic impact.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. M The students are assigned a term project that require searching for and acquiring new knowledge related to the field of corrosion, write a report, and present the findings orally in a professional manner.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. M A video case studies on corrosion is presented and discussed in class with emphasis on ethical and professional responsibilities in such situations and making informed judgments, that must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. L The students are taught methods for corrosion monitoring and testing, to analyze and interpret the test data using engineering judgement to draw conclusions on how to best combat corrosion. This knowledge is then tested in both a group project and exams.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. L The students are assigned a term project that require searching for and acquiring new knowledge related to the field of petroleum refining, write and report, and present the findings orally in a professional manner.