Course

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.

Facts

Course code

MSK520

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Time table

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Literature

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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

HSE-course for master students (TN501)

Exam

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


Written exam with pen and paper.

Coursework requirements

Lab work, 4 hours.

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Torfinn Havn

Method of work

4 hours lectures and tutorials pr week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Corrosion (MOA160_1) , Corrosion (MSK520_1) 5
Offshore Materials Technology (MSK500_1) , Corrosion (MSK520_1) , Corrosion and materials technology (MSK525_1) 5

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Contact

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Torfinn Havn

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1