Corrosion

Corrosion occurs in all industries from automotive and aerospace to infrastructure, construction, petroleum,
power, paper making, food processing, bioengineering, and pharmaceuticals. Corrosion is costly,
dangerous, wasteful, and unsightly. It can be predicted, controlled, and even avoided. This class presents
an overview of the eight major corrosion processes and related corrosion monitoring, prediction and control
mechanisms. The principles discussed are applicable to all metals.

Emphasis is on practical applications of corrosion technology to industrial corrosion problems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 Engineers, particularly civil and mechanical engineers

 Managers
 Designers, Specifiers, QA Managers
 Marine engineers
 Technicians
 Metallurgists
 Chemical and petroleum industry specialists

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

 Identify the eight major forms of corrosion and which are of concern for your applications
 Relate the occurrence and severity of corrosion to the natural driving forces
 Describe common corrosion test methods for your applications
 Avoid many of the design traps that speed corrosive decay
 Recognize applicable corrosion control techniques and their limitations

COURSE OUTLINE

1: The Effects and Economic Impact of Corrosion

2: Basic Concepts Important to Corrosion
3: Principles of Aqueous Corrosion
4: Forms of Corrosion
5: Types of Corrosive Environments
6: Corrosion Characteristics of Structural Materials
7: Corrosion Control by Proper Design
8: Corrosion Control by Materials Selection
9: Corrosion Control by Protective Coatings and Inhibitors
10: Corrosion Control by Cathodic and Anodic Protection
11: Corrosion Testing and Monitoring
12: Techniques for Diagnosis of Corrosion Failures

Continuing Education Units: 3.0