Corrosion (MSK520)

Basic theory and how to defeat corrosion attacks by means of theory, cathodic protection and proper material selection are main topics. Also environmental - sensitive fractures in metals are dealt with, including various methods of corrosion resistance testing.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

MSK520

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Content: Electrochemistry and assessment of corrosion rates. Various corrosion types as general, crevice, pitting, stress and corrosion fatigue included H2S and CO2 corrosion are discussed and explained. Use of inhibitors, and selection of alloys to avoid corrosion is discussed. Different ways of corrosion testing of alloys are explained.

Learning outcome

By attending the course, the candidate shall obtain knowledge within:

- Various forms of corrosion.

- How the various forms of corrosion can be retarded or terminated.

- How material selection can reduce the problem of corrosion.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 3 Hours Letter grades Basic calculator

Written exam with pen and paper.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Torfinn Havn

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Method of work

4 hours lectures and tutorials pr week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Corrosion (MOA160_1) 5
Offshore Materials Technology, Corrosion and materials technology ( MSK500_1 MSK525_1 ) 5

Open for

Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

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